Duane Arnold Solar II LLC

The webpage shows the current construction status, application documents, and review process for the Duane Arnold Solar I LLC utility-scale solar project. 

Construction Checklist

The items listed in the table below must be completed before construction can start on the Duane Arnold Solar I LLC utility-scale solar project. A completed item indicates proof of a condition being met. Each document notes the condition it satisfies at the beginning of the document.

Required DocumentResponsible DepartmentLink to Final DocumentReview Status
Entrance PermitSecondary Road
Entrance Permit
Completed
Road AgreementSecondary Road
Road Agreement
Completed
E-911 PermitSecondary Road
E-911 Permit
Completed
Drainage and Site Grading PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Drainage and Site Grading Plan
Completed
NPDES Permit and Stormwater Pollution Prevention PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
NPDES Permit & Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Completed
Subsurface Drain Tile Mitigation PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Subsurface Drain Tile Mitigation Plan
Completed
Vegetation Management PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Vegetation Management Plan
Completed
Screening PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Screening Plan
Completed
Stormwater Field InventoryNatural Resource Conservation Service
Stormwater Field Inventory
Completed
Natural Area InventoryNatural Resource Conservation Service
Natural Area Inventory
Completed
Agricultural Impact Mitigation PlanNatural Resource Conservation Service
Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan
Completed
Acceptance of ConditionsPlanning and Development
Acceptance of Conditions
Completed
Emergency Management PlanPlanning and Development
Emergency Action Plan
Completed
Construction RoutesPlanning and Development
Construction Routes
Completed
Construction HoursPlanning and Development
Construction Hours
Completed
Cultural Resource Accidental Discovery PlanPlanning and Development
Cultural Resource Accidental Discovery Plan
Completed
Tree Removal SurveyPlanning and Development
Tree Removal Survey
Completed
Substation Lighting PlanPlanning and DevelopmentSubstation Lighting Plan
Completed
Fence DetailsPlanning and Development
Fence Details
Completed
Decommissioning BondPlanning and Development
Decommissioning Bond
Completed
Setback ExhibitPlanning and Development
Setback Exhibit
Completed
Building Permit Planning and Development
Building Permit
Completed
Electrical Permit Planning and Development
Electrical Permit
Completed

Application Documents

  1. Adjoining Properties List
  2. Adjoining Properties Map
  3. Agency Correspondence
  4. Agricultural Impact Mitigation Plan
  5. Application for Rezoning Project Narrative
  6. Biological Habitat Assessment
  7. Community Access Plan
  8. Cultural Resources Review
  9. Cultural Resources Review
  10. Decommissioning Plan and Letter of Guaranty Template
  11. Economic Impact and Land Use Analysis
  12. Emergency Action Plan
  13. Emissions Analysis
  14. EPC Safety Plan
  15. Example Maintenance Schedule
  16. FAA Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation
  17. Glare Study
  18. Grading Plan
  19. Interconnection Agreement
  1. Landowner Communication Log
  2. Leasing Landowner List
  3. Market Impact Analysis
  4. Next Era Energy Duane Arnold Solar I_II BOS Presentation 8-29-22
  5. P&D Duane Arnold Solar Phase I and II BOS Presentation 8-29-22
  6. Permit Plans
  7. Permit Plans 11x17
  8. Phase I and II Detail Map
  9. Project Study Area CSR Map
  10. Representative Specifications and Photos
  11. Rezoning Application Forms
  12. Road Use Agreement Template and Proposed Haul Route
  13. Screening Plans
  14. Setback Analysis
  15. Sound Study
  16. Storm Water Report
  17. Vegetative Management Plan
  18. View Shed and Photo Simulation Assessment
  19. Zoning Classification Map

Technical Review Committee Application Review

The Technical Review Committee (TRC) held a special meeting to review the Duane Arnold Solar I and II project applications on May 19, 2022. Following this meeting, comments were submitted to Duane Arnold Solar for response. A response to the initial comments was received on June 13, 2022. Additional comments were submitted to Duane Arnold Solar on June 6, 2022 prior to receiving a response to their initial comments. A second response to the additional comments was received on July 21, 2022.

All Technical Review Committee comment documents and Duane Arnold Solar response documents are listed below.

Technical Review Committee Comments

Duane Arnold Solar I and II

  1. Duane Arnold Solar I and II TRC Comments Submitted 5/19/22
  2. Duane Arnold Solar I and II TRC Comments Submitted 6/6/22