1. The Keene Energy and Agriculture Pre-Development Progress Report
A strategy to sustainably meet food and energy demands locally through a more intelligent cycling of resources
Don McCormick

2. The Keene Energy and Agriculture Project

3. SustainabilityScience_Kapuscinski
6/28/11
Kapuscinski team is beginning research on questions regarding two-way linkages between microalgae culture and aquaponics (integrates fish and vegetable crops).
Startup of Brattleboro facility has already attracted more links: wastes from local cheese and yoghurt companies.
Economy of Linkages: Creating new linkages (new cycles) leads to new outcomes (products, services) that would be un-available if you kept energy production and food production separate.

4. KEAP Project Components
Landfill gas collection and control system
Combined Heat and Power Plant
Distributed Heat System
Water and Nutrient Recycling Systems
1 Acre Greenhouse with Sustainable Food Production for Local Market
60,000 Gallon Recirculating Aquaculture
Algae culture research and development
Education, Training, & Research Partnerships

5. Outputs
500,000 pounds of herbs and salad mixes annually to the local market
Local and Sustainable brand development
66,000 pounds of fresh tilapia
25 high-quality local jobs with benefits and career training
Algae and sustainable local food system development research
Research and Education Partnerships: Dartmouth, Keene State College, Antioch University, and others
Greenhouse gas reduction and near zero waste
Replicable business model, technical knowledge and training
Public-Private Partnership in Sustainable Development of Local Food Systems and Education

6. Phase II - A Regional Stakeholder Development:
Institutional and Educational Partners
Key Government, Regulatory, and Related
Regional Growers and Market Development
Key Technical Contractor Partner Development
Prospective Developer/Operator Development and Vetting
City Issues Request for Proposals

7. Phase II – B
Assess Developer/Operator Technical and Financial Capacity
Financing Pre-Development
Create a network of financing opportunities and develop list of prospects
Present and defend KEAP financial and business plan to potential institutions and investors to secure interest and feedback.
Secure statements of interest
Provide Business Development Information to Selected Developer/Operator

8. Timeline Milestones
Done: Pre-development planning and materials 1/24/14 City issues RFP for KEAP Developer/Operator 2/10/14: Phase II completion: Stakeholder development 3-4/14: City evaluation of Proposals 4/25/14 Selection of KEAP Developer 5/30/14 Agreement/Contract with KEAP Developer 5-9/14 Construction planning, Permitting 9/15/14 Construction Kick-off and Groundbreaking 9/14-1/15 Agricultural Facilities Construction 1-4/15 Systems and Facility Fit-up 4/15/15 Operations Start-up

10. Contact for more information
Don McCormick P.O. Box 771 Walpole, NH