Resilience Valuation and Planning for Solar and Storage on Critical Infrastructure

Summary

The City of Reno participated in the NREL Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) to develop a methodology for valuing resilience benefits of solar and storage on critical infrastructure, specifically focusing on its new Public Safety Center. While a precise monetary value for resilience was not deemed critical for decision-making, the project facilitated robust cross-departmental dialogue and refined parameters for resilient energy investment. The Public Safety Center, with critical loads like evidence storage accounting for 33% of its total, will integrate solar and storage alongside existing 670 kW and 650 kW diesel generators. The City successfully secured FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding in January 2021, a program that awarded $500 million in FY2020 and $1 billion in FY2021. This initiative supports Reno's climate goals, including a 28% CO2e reduction by 2025 from 2008 levels and 100% renewable electricity for city facilities by 2025.

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