EAST POINT ENERGY AN EQUINOR COMPANY  Charlotte County Board of Supervisors 250 LeGrande Ave Charlotte Couse House, VA23923 County Supervisors,  East Point Energy ("East Point") is currently developing a batterye energy storage project- - "Camelot Energy Center" - at: 252 Camelot Ln,i int the Southeast portion of Charlotte County. The project will connect to existing transmission linest thati intersect thep parcel, is expected to bet the size of only 20 acres, and will be: set offf from ther road, screened behind existing vegetation. These and other mitigation measures will bet taken to ensure our project aligns witht the county's comprehensive plan and to ensure minimal to: zero viewshed impacts to surrounding properties. Additionally, our project will deliver many benefits tot the Charlotte County, including tens of millions of dollars of taxable infrastructure, transmission line ande electricitys grid deferrals, electricity grid resilience during extreme weather events, East Point is a Charlottesville- based energy storage project developer, owner, and operator. Wef focus on standalone, ront-of-the-meter. energy storage systems. Wel have ane extensive track record developing projects across the state of Virginia, includingt thet first stand-alone project in the state, as East Point's development process begins with community engagement and ends with partnership. Our goali is to meet local needs while addressingr resident concerns. Wel lookf forward1 tol bringing our experience andr resources to Charlotte County; through working witht the supervisors, residents, and county staff, we are confident we can bring a project to lifet that benefitst the county and aligns with our Wel kindly request ar meeting, presentation, and/or discussion witht thel Board of Supervisors to propose an ordinance adjustment to allowf for Battery Energy Storage usei in Charlotte County.  and potentially lower electricityrates for residents.  well as thel largest - Dry Bridge Energy Center - located in Chesterfield.  shared energy future.  Best Regards,  Hadlock Benjamin Project Developer bnadlock@eastpointenergy.com 434)326-0042  B  310 4th Street NE, 3rd Floor I Charlottesville, VA22902 (434) 465-6210 li mloeeatpolntenetgy.com leastpointenergy.com    HGINI  Charlotte County, Virginia  APPLICATION FOR. ZONING' TEXT AMENDMENT  PO Box 608  Phone: 434-542-5117 Fax: 434-542-5248  Charlotte Court House, VA 23923  Application Date: 4/16/2024  Applicant Name: East Point Energy  Phone: 434-326-0042  Mailing Address: 310 4th st NE, 3rd Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22902  Email Address: Dnadlock@eastpointenergy.com  Application. must be made by the Charlotte County. Planning Commission, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors, ora Charlotte County Landowner, contract, purchaser with the owner's written consent, or the Landowner Name: Garnett Gregory Neal & Carolyn Kennedy Neal Phone: 434-210-0936  owner's agent.  Mailing Address: 252 Camelot Ln, Chase City, VA, 23924  Property Location: 168 Kennedy Rd, Chase City, VA, 23924 Tax Map #:  91-A-12  Zoning Ordinance Section Proposed to be Amended (Sec. # and Title): We ask that Battery Energy Storage is an allowable use, permitted by-right in General Industrial and Intensive Agricultural District zoning, and permitted with a conditional use permit in General Agricutulral District zoning. Reasonable development requirements and Battery Energy Storage definitions  are attached to this application. Existing Text (ifa applicable): N/A  Proposed Revisions/Additions: (attach additional pages as necessary): Please see attached PDF    APPLICANT SIGNATURES  As the Applicant, Ihereby certify that this application is complete and accurate to the best ofmy knowledge, and I freely consent to its filing. Iauthorize Charlotte County officials and other authorized government agents on official business to enter thej property as necessary to process  this application. Signature: Printed Name: Signature: Printed Name:  B  Benjamin Hadlock Date:  4/16/2024 Date:  LANDOWNER SIGNATURES As the Owner  or Owner's Power of Attorney.  Ihereby certify that this application  is.complete and accurate to the best ofr my knowledge, and I freely consent to its filing. I authorize Charlotte County officials and other authorized government agents on official business  to enter thej property as necessary to process this application.  Signature: Cardlyn Kennedy Neak Printed Name: Carolyn Kennedy Neal Signature: SacmatgegNmk Printed Name: Garnett Gregory Neal  Date: 24/04/17 Date: 24/04/18 Date:  Signature: Printed Name:  *Iftl there are: more than three owners, please contact the County to request an additional  signature page. All owners must sign the application.    DRAFT-Charlotte County Battery Energy Storage Facility Ordinance  Section 10-24 Battery Energy Storage Facility  Energy Storage Facility: Energy storage equipment or technology that is capable of absorbing energy, storing such energy for a period oft time, and redelivering energy afteri it  has been stored.  (A) Energy Storage, Utility Scale: One or more devices, assembled together, capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at at future time, greater than (B) Energy Storage, Site-Specific: One or more devices, assembled together, capable of storing energy in order to supply electrical energy at at future time, less than or equal to 600kWh in nameplate capacity. Storage devices are an accessory use located ont the property providing the energy, generation source. This does not include energy storage facilities or devices associated with Solar Facility, Utility (C)S Setbacks: AI Battery Energy Storage facility's battery enclosure shall be setback a minimum of 501 ft. from all property lines and 1001 ft. from all neighboring and (D) Size Constraints: Thet total disturbed area (fenced area) of a project shall be no (E) Configuration: AIL Battery Energy Storage Facilities shall be configured so that battery cells will bei interconnected to form modules, and modules into units that are placed in a non-enterable enclosure with al Battery Management System ("BMS"). The BMS shall manage the cooling, ventilation, andi fire alarm andi fire (F)Operation: Battery Energy Storage Facilities shall be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to applicable fire, electrical, and building codes adopted by the County; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855, Standard for thel Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, 2023 Edition and subsequent additions; Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 9540A Ed. 4-2019, Standard for Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runwayl Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems and (G)S Screening and/or landscaping shall be utilized to minimize the visual impact of (1)Allscreening and landscaping should utilize species native to region. Dark-sky compatible lighting shall be utilized byt the facility.  600kWh in nameplate capacity.  Scale.  existing inhabited residential structures.  larger than 30 acres.  monitoring systems.  subsequent editions. the facilities:    Iffencingi is to bei installed (instead of a wall), black powder coated fencing (1) Buffer thet facility from the surrounding areas by sitingt toward the interior (2) Take advantage of existing topography, structures, and vegetation to ()Emergency Access: Access to the property forf fire, rescue, and emergency  should be considered.  (H) Location: The siting of Battery Energy Storage Facilities should:  oft the lot.  provide extra screening.  services shall meet International Fire Code Chapter 5.  (J)S Safety Operation Standards: detection builti in.  (1)Each Batteryl Management System shall have 24/7 automated fire (2) The Battery Management System shall monitor battery operations to keep them within manufacturer prescribed operating conditions. (3) Batteries shall be tested utilizing UL9540A before beingi installed in the (4)E Batteryinstallations shall follow the guidelines and standards of NFPA (5)1 There shall be a 201 ft. mowed or gravel buffer between vegetative screening and security fencing, constituting a non-combustible zone." (6) Projects shall meet all DEQ stormwater contamination requirements. (KWarning Signage: NFPA 855 signage requirements shall be utilized along signage with emergency contact information placed at thet facility entrance. (L) Security Fencing: The facilities shall be enclosed by securityfencing including: (1)Alls security fencing shall be a minimum of6ft. in height, and; o (2) All security fencing shall be constructed sO as to substantially lessen the (M) Decommissioning Plan: Site plan applications for Battery Energy Storage Facilities shall include a generic Decommissioning Plani to bei implemented upon abandonment and/ori in conjunction with removal of thei facility. All full Decommissioning Plans shall be reviewed by a County 3rd party paid for byt the developer prior tot thei issuance of a Building Permit and shalli include thet following:  Battery Energy Storage Facility.  855.  likelihood of entry! by unauthorized individuals.  (1)The anticipated life of the project;  (2)Anarrative description of the activities to be accomplished, including who will perform that activity and at what point in time, for complete physical removal of all components oft thel battery energy storage facility; (3)Ap plan for emergemsycerommisoning int the case of al batteryfailure;  (4) An estimated deconstruction schedule;    (5)Adescription of mediation procedures for the release of hazardous materials or other emergency events during the decommissioning: process; (6)Areview of any soil contamination found on site as part of the project's due diligence, for example results from an Environmental Site Assessment (7) The estimated decommissioning cost in current dollars; and (8) The estimated cost of decommissioning shall be guaranteed by bond, letter of credit, company guarantee, or other security approved byt the  survey;  County, and:  (i)Ther necessary decommissioning agreement shall be actualized before any building permit isi issued to allow construction of the (ii) Ifb bonded, the agreement shall prohibit the release of the bond without the written consent of the County. The County shall consent tot the release of thel bond upon the owner's compliance with the approved Decommission Plan. The County may approve the partial release of the bond as portions of the approved Decommission Plan (ii) The dollar amount of the bond shall be the full amount of the (iv) Starting at year 10, the owner or occupant shall recalculate the estimated cost of decommissioning every 5y years and update the agreement. If the recalculated estimated cost of decommissioning exceeds the original estimated cost of decommissioning by 10% and is bonded, then the owner or occupant shall deposit additional funds into the bond to meet the new cost estimate. Ift the recalculated estimated cost of decommissioning is less than 90% of the original estimated cost of decommissioning, then the County may approve reducing the amount of the bond to the recalculated estimate of (9)D Decommissioning: shalli include removal of all battery energy storage system components, structures, equipment, security barriers, and transmission lines from the site. With the approval of the AHJ, structures and improvements such as roads and concrete pads can be repurposed after (N)E Emergency Plan: Site plan applications for battery energy storage facilities shall include a generic Emergency Plan that, at minimum, contains the points below. A full Emergency Plan will be required prior tot the issuance of al Building Permit.  battery energy storage facility.  are performed.  estimated decommissioning cost.  decommissioning cost.  decommissioning.    (1)P Procedures for safe shutdown, de-energizing, ori isolation of equipment and systems under emergency conditions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, release of hazardous materials, and personal injuries, andi for safe (2) Procedures fori inspection and testing of associated alarms, interlocks, (3) Procedures to be followed in response to notifications from the Battery Energy Storage Management System, when provided, that could signify potentially dangerous conditions, including shutting down equipment, summoning service and repair personnel, and providing agreed upon notification to fire department personnel for potentially hazardous (4)E Emergency procedures to bei followed in case of fire, release of liquids or vapors, damage to critical moving parts, or other potentially dangerous conditions. Procedures can include sounding the alarm, notifying thet fire department, evacuating personnel, de-energuangequpment, and controlling (5) Procedures and schedules for conducting drills of these procedures and for training local first responders on the contents of the plan and appropriate response procedures. This should include ay yearly retraining of the  start-up following cessation of emergency conditions.  and controls.  conditions in the event of a system failure.  and extinguishing thet fire.  Emergency Plan.