1. Stakeholder Engagement and Education: Involve students, faculty, staff, and the local community in the planning process through workshops, surveys or focus groups. 2. Long-Term Operational and Maintenance Planning: Include a plan for the long-term operations, maintenance, and potential upgrades of renewable energy systems. 3. Policy and Regulatory Alignment: Access the impact of the current and future policies or regulations on the college's renewable energy strategy 4. Financial and Funding Strategy: Provide a detailed financial model, including potential revenue streams (e.g., selling excess energy), cost projections, and funding options. 5. Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Investigate emerging renewable energy technology and innovative solutions that may complement conventional systems. 6. Metrics for Success and Monitoring: Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitoring plan to track progress toward carbon reduction goals. 7. Integration with Campus Master Plan: Ensure the renewable energy plan aligns with Normandale's broader campus development and infrastructure goals. 8. Waste Management and Decommissioning: Address end-of-life considerations for renewable energy systems such as solar panel recycling or geothermal equipment disposal.
