Commander's Guide to Anticipating Environmental Side Effects from Renewable Energy Development

Abstract

This special report presents the results of Task SEG-001, "Commander's Guide Anticipating Environmental Side Effects from Renewable Energy Development." The report was produced by the Sustainability and Environmental Group (SEG) of the Range Commanders Council (RCC). Discussed herein is a series of questions designed to address the potential environmental side effects from development of renewable energy (RE) projects in each ranges area of influence. This guide does not address operational mission impacts of RE, which is documented in the RCC document "Commander's Guide to Renewable Energy." (footnote 1) Additionally, this guide does not address the primary environmental impacts of RE development, which should be addressed by the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project. This guide will assist commanders in identifying the side effects of RE development on their environmental footprint. It provides a playbook to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1038197

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