Proposer Name (Company Name)

Barbers Point Solar, LLC

Parent Company/ Owner/ Sponsor/ Business Affiliation/etc.

Innergex Renewable Development USA LLC

Project Name

Barbers Point Solar Project

Net AC Capacity of the Facility (MW)

15 MWac

Proposed Facility Location in/ near what City/ Area

Kapolei, Oahu

TMK(s) of Facility Location

(1) 9-1-013:038, (1) 9-1-013:040

Point of Interconnection’s Circuit or Substation Name

CEIP 46 - 46kV circuit

Project Description

Barbers Point Solar Project (“the Project”) is a proposed 15 MWAC solar photovoltaic (PV) system coupled with a 4-hour 15 MW, (60MWh) DC-coupled battery energy storage system (DC-ESS). The Project is to be located on two non-contiguous lots (Parcels 38 & 40) owned by Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) in Kapolei on the island of Oahu. The solar array and associated infrastructure would utilize approximately 100-acres. A 46-kilovolt (kV) generator-tie line would extend approximately 0.25-miles northeast from the solar array to connect into the Hawaiian Electric grid at the existing CEIP 46 46 kV Circuit.

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Project Site Map Site Layout Plan Interconnection Route

The following is a conceptual project site map and layout that will be updated once detailed studies and analyses have been conducted

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, IMPACTS AND PERMITTING PLAN

Overall land use and environmental permits and approvals strategy

Innergex has conducted extensive environmental and regulatory due diligence for the construction and operation of the proposed Project. A preliminary assessment of the Project has been conducted, which looks at the existing environmental and cultural/archaeological resources at the Project area and identifies regulatory requirements, issues, constraints, and limitations as they relate to the Project. Innergex has used this preliminary information to site the Project in a location that minimizes environmental impacts and identify permit requirements. Based on the preliminary desktop data obtained for the Project area, there does not appear to be any known environmentally significant resources that would preclude the proposed Project; however, additional biological and site-specific resource surveys and studies are required to assess potential Project impacts, required avoidance and minimization measures and/or mitigation, design limitations, and to refine required permitting criteria. These detailed studies will include general and detailed plant and wildlife surveys, wetland and waterways assessments, archaeological and cultural impact assessments, visual impact and glare analyses, and traffic and noise studies. Initial coordination meetings with key agencies will provide an opportunity to fully understand how federal, state, or local agency rules and policies could affect the Project, to confirm permits required and how permitting issues may differ for various Project components, and to confirm a schedule for approvals. Innergex plans to conduct meetings with key regulatory agencies, including Hawaii Community Development Agency (HCDA), Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the U.S. Navy, State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH), and the City and County of Honolulu.

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Gantt format schedule which identifies the sequencing of permit applications and approval activities and critical path.

City Zoning and Land Use Classification

Land within the Project area lies entirely within the City and County of Honolulu (County) Military and Federal Preservation District (F-1) Zone, is located within the Kalaeloa Master Plan, and is subject to the Kalaeloa Community Development District (CDD) rules, which are enforced by the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA).

As the Project is located within the F-1 zone, is located on DHHL lands and potentially on U.S. Navy owned land, the Project is not subject to County zoning (DHHL 2018). As specified in the Kalaeloa CDD, Parcels 38B and 40 of the Project Area are located within Transect Zone T2: Rural/Open Space Zone and Parcel 38A is located with Transect Zone T3: General Urban Zone.

Because the Project constitutes a man-made change on a lot greater than 40,000 square feet (0.92 acres) within the Kalaeloa CDD, the Project will require a Development Permit within any zone, per §15-215-78 of the CDD Rules (HCDA 2012). Per §15-215-79 of the CDD Rules, within Zone T2, solar facilities are “permitted by right” such that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is not required. Within Zone T3, solar facilities are an allowed use with an approved CUP (HCDA 2012).

The following development standards apply to the T2 and T3 Transect Zones.

• Front Yard Setback: 5’15” in both T2 and T3 • Side and Rear Yard Setback: 0’ in both T2 and T3

DHHL lands in Kalaeloa, O`ahu were deemed not suitable for homesteading due to their proximity to a nearby airport as well as their remote locations, physical characteristics, and lack of infrastructure for residential development. While all DHHL lands in Kalaeloa are zoned for Industrial use, several parcels were designated for renewable energy production in 2014 through the Department’s beneficiary consultation process and in accordance with DHHL’s 2009 Ho`omaluō energy policy.

It was also determined that the highest and best use of these available lands would be in the renewable energy category as a result of limiting issues including land tenure, presence of historical structures, and topography. The area’s terrain is considered karst which is characterized by porous and permeable coralline limestone reef deposit, making much of DHHL’s Kalaeloa land susceptible to sink holes and therefore more appropriate for low-intensity industrial use. Revenues developed from industrial leasing of these available lands are used by DHHL to develop new homesteads in suitable residential areas throughout the state.

The State Urban District generally includes areas that are currently in urban use, as well as vacant areas for future development. There are no restrictions on solar energy development within the State Urban District. Therefore, the Project is anticipated to be compliant with the current state land use designation.

Discretionary and non-discretionary Land use, environmental and construction permits and approvals Listing of Permits and Approvals

Based on preliminary analysis, of the below identifies all land use, environmental and construction permits, and approvals anticipated to be required for development, financing, construction and operation of the proposed Project. Through engagement with government agencies and officials and various studies and analyses, the list will be refined as needed.

• National Environmental Policy Act environmental review (if Navy lands are used for access or transmission);

o Including Section 106 Compliance and Coastal Management Zone federal consistency concurrence

• Hawaii Environmental Policy Act environmental review under HRS Chapter 343;

• CDD/HCDA Development Permit (Parcels 38A, 38B, and 40);

• CDD/HCDA Conditional Use Permit (Parcel 38A);

• Hawaii Revised Statute Chapter 6 E compliance, including SHPD review and approval of Archaeological Inventory Survey;

• Clean Water Act §402 National Pollution Discharge and Elimination System General Stormwater Permit from HDOH;

• Federal Aviation Administration Determination of No Hazard;

• Construction Noise Permit from HDOH;

• Easement for Use of Coral Sea Road Right-of-Way;

• Grading, grubbing, building, and electrical permits from Honolulu County

Preliminary environmental assessment of the site (including ant pre-existing environmental conditions)

A Preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) was conducted in late 2019, which provides a high-level review of pre-existing environmental conditions, and potential short- and long-term impacts associated with the proposed Project in a variety of environmental areas, including: air quality, wildlife, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, natural hazards, noise, traffic, socio-economic characteristics, visual impacts, hazardous waste, water quality, public safety, and recreation. No long-term direct or indirect impacts are anticipated from construction or operation of the proposed Project with the implementation of appropriate best management practices and avoidance and minimization measures. However, the Preliminary EA identifies areas in which further study is required and will form the basis of our environmental program going forward.

The Preliminary Environmental Assessment can be found on the project website barberspointsolar.com.

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CULTURAL RESOURCE IMPACTS

Proposer's updated Community Outreach Plan must include a plan that (1) identifies cultural, historic or natural resources that will be impacted by the project (2) describes the potential impacts on these resources and (3) identifies measures to mitigate such impacts.

Previous archaeological investigations have been undertaken in the Project Study Area beginning in 1991 as part of larger studies associated with former U.S. Navy actions. Previous studies identified five known archaeological sites within the Project Area parcels. These sites include habitation and agricultural complexes that include rock walls, modified and unmodified sinkholes, stone enclosures, a homestead, and military-associated features. No known burials have been previously found within the Project Area. Once the Project area boundary is finalized (which will include all Project activities that may require ground disturbance), an archaeological consultant, authorized by the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), will initiate consultation with Oahu’s SHPD and will complete a supplemental archaeological investigation survey (AIS) of the Project area. The AIS will include a comprehensive field study documenting all of the extant archaeological features within the Project Area and reassess the significance of such resources, as well as new treatment recommendations for all of the documented sites.

As part of the archaeological resource support, the archaeological consultant will also determine the presence or absence of cultural practices or traditionally significant cultural places with the Project area and vicinity. Background research and (if appropriate) ethnographic interviews with knowledgeable native Hawaiians will be conducted to determine if there are any known significant sites in or near the Project Area. If cultural practices or traditionally significant cultural places are identified within the Project Area or within the vicinity of the Project, Innergex will work with the archaeological consultant to assess potential Project impact to these sites and associated avoidance and minimization or mitigation measures. This will be detailed in a Cultural Impact Assessment.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Detailed Community Outreach Plan

Obtaining community support is critical to a project’s viability and success. That support is the ultimate result of building a relationship between the project team, individuals and groups in the community. It is built on a spirit of listening to the values and priorities of residents as the project looks for win-win opportunities. This relationship, based on mutual respect, is a process carefully nurtured and protected. Innergex’s Community Outreach & Engagement Plan is based on these fundamentals.

Every community that hosts one of Innergex’s projects is unique, and Innergex always tries to adapt to each location’s individual needs. Creating lasting bonds of trust between people is at the core of our development strategy and we’re proud of the numerous and long-term relationships we have built with indigenous and rural communities across Canada.

The Community Outreach & Engagement Plan is designed to build trust in the community for Innergex and the proposed Project. The plan proposes to meet a series of community and communication objectives centered on creating opportunities for the community to obtain information on the proposed project, which will empower them to provide critical input and provide their perspectives. These exchanges will enable the project to balance socio-cultural considerations with environmental and technical parameters as it evolves.

Throughout the development process, Innergex will build on its initial conversations with the local community, including community associations; state and county government administrators and elected officials; environmental and conservation groups; native Hawaiian and other cultural interests; and local businesses. Dialogue with organizations will also be initiated through this plan with the intent of understanding how their interests may be impacted and/or improved by the proposed project.

As importantly, outreach and communications will go beyond already established groups and will incorporate one-on-one engagement sessions that enables the project team to hear from residents whose views are not captured by meetings with established groups. Prior experiences have underscored that these more individualized exchanges provide an avenue for input to those who may be intimidated by large gatherings. These also foster rich, unfettered input from the residents as well as an opportunity to answer specific questions about the project.

Initial materials such as a Fact Sheet and FAQ will be developed to support Innergex’s community engagement efforts. As planning evolves, these will be updated and reissued to keep the community informed and to invite continuous feedback. A Community Feedback document will be developed that details how community input has influenced the development and siting of the project. The plan will incorporate traditional news media, new communication channels, and other community resources to augment information sharing, accuracy, and accessibility about and to the project. As the project moves through the regulatory processes, project update notices will be developed and published to keep readers informed on the project’s progress.

Innergex will regularly assess its outreach strategies with the assistance of local partners and residents and adjust them for greatest effectiveness and relevance with stakeholders.

Comprehensive details are included in the Project Community Outreach & Engagement Plan which can be found on the project website.

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Local Community Support or Opposition

It is important to Innergex that we hear the views of all relevant parties so that we can address concerns and clear up any misconceptions, as well as receive input that can lead to a better-designed project which provides benefits to as many people as possible.

Attached to the Community Outreach & Engagement Plan is a letter from the President of Kapolei Community Development Corporation (KCDC), Scott Abrigo, in support of the Project wherein it states, “KCDC supports the solar project at Kalaeloa, because it aligns with DHHL’s guiding documents but more importantly because this project provides DHHL, its beneficiaries, KCDC and the Kapolei homesteads with the resources for a sustainable future.”

At the July 2019 DHHL Commission meeting, the DHHL voted on approving a Right of Entry and lease terms for Innergex to lease this site. Members of the statewide Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCCHA) protested the lease under the premise that it violated requirements to lease first to homesteaders.

DHHL and the Deputy Attorney General disagreed with this interpretation and cited its 2014 Oahu Development Plan and the process it went through, including extensive community engagement, to designate lands for renewable energy that would generate revenue for DHHL to fund the development of residential lands for beneficiary homesteads. Following public hearings and two contested cases on the matter, DHHL Commissioners concluded that staff had complied with the law in soliciting and granting this lease to Innergex for the Project area.

Community Outreach Efforts

Multiple audiences across a large geographic area that represent diverse interests and concerns call for an array of outreach strategies and tools to meet the objectives of the Community Outreach & Engagement Plan.

Innergex wants the community to know that the project team is accessible and welcomes interactions. The team will draw from a mix of tools (e.g. Fast Facts, FAQ, Community Feedback handouts, website, presentation slides/poster boards, mailers, and project update notices) and activities (e.g. introductory and update meetings, community presentations, public meetings, information sessions, local media editorial boards, and testimonials) to achieve its objectives for engaging groups and residents in the community. Strategies will be evaluated after each action and event and adjust as necessary as the project unfolds. Innergex will also prepare a Community Engagement Report, summarizing activities.

In accordance with the DHHL RFP requirements, a community information meeting was held in March 2019. DHHL also held public hearings on July 9 and July 10, 2019, for the approval of the ROE and lease terms. Additional community outreach efforts have occurred in 2019 and are detailed in the Community Outreach & Engagement Plan.

Innergex will build upon its existing relationships with community members in the engagement efforts going forward. A public meeting is planned for July 8, 2020. Given the current situation with COVID-19, this meeting will be held virtually (online). Project information will be presented, and the opportunity to ask questions will be offered, with project team members available to respond in real time.

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Community Benefits

Innergex’s philosophy has always been to develop and operate reliable, high-quality projects while respecting the environment and balancing the best interests of communities and partners. Innergex is committed to applying its expertise, resources, and dedication to the good of the planet in actively addressing Oahu’s unique challenges.

The Community Contribution is intended to share project benefits with the community over the long term and to recognize the value of the support from the local community for the Project.

Dedicated Funding to Kapolei Community Heritage Center (KCHC) Innergex has committed dedicated funds (1% of the actual gross project revenues of the project) for the Kapolei Community Heritage Center. The Innergex team will also work with the KCHC Board to provide in-kind services to implement this financial support for the expansion plans for the center. The benefit of working with the KCHC is that its membership includes the homesteader associations in the Kapolei/Kalaeloa area, including Malu’ohai, Kaupe’a, Kanehili and Kauluokaha’i homestead communities, but also provides a place for all of Oahu and neighbor island Hawaiians to meet on Oahu for various purposes.

Support Training Program for the Center for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) One of CNHA’s priorities is to train its constituents so that they can become employable in new and expanding fields and further career advancement in areas requiring skilled trades. Innergex is pleased to work with CHNA to achieve this goal of developing a solar project installation skills training course for its members and beneficiaries looking to participate in this industry, with a particular focus on utility-scale projects, where it is expected the most jobs will be available in the next couple of years.

On October 3, 2019, Innergex connected the CNHA Training Program Manager with the President of Makaha Learning Center (MLC), which teaches apprenticeship and certificate programs primarily to native Hawaiians in the Makaha-Waianae communities to enhance the existing labor force in this field, particularly with the number of anticipated projects requiring skilled labour.

Innergex will provide support for this program and will sponsor a job fair for solar contractors and the graduating students at the conclusion of the programs. The first training program is currently in planning and will be scheduled once the restrictions due to Covid-19 allow classroom training.

• Local Employment & Contracting Construction and operation phases will create benefits in terms of new employment opportunities, as well as the use of local suppliers. Preference would be given to retaining local persons, consultants, businesses and contractors throughout the development of the project.

• Sponsorships Opportunities abound within Oahu’s robust non-profit sector and its year-round schedule of festivals, events, conferences, fundraisers, etc. Innergex is committed to evaluating sponsorships annually and providing support to a variety of events and causes.

• Memberships Through membership in various community organizations, Innergex will participate in specific programs that support the mission of the organizations and help advance mutually held values and goals. Project Benefits & Community Benefits are further details in the Project’s Community Outreach & Engagement Plan.