OFBF Self-Help Energy Programs
Utility Infrastructure
Briefing
Crude Oil
Natural Gas
Electric Generation
Energy Market Trends
Strategies to Control Energy Costs
Diversified Energy Portfolio – A teamwork approach utilizing several different fuel
sources.
Movement from a centralized to a decentralized electric generation, transmission and distribution system.
Energy Market Trends
Infrastructure Development
Pipelines: Determine type and purpose of the pipeline system proposed for the area.
Infrastructure Development
Interstate Service Lines
Pipelines: Determine type and purpose of the pipeline system proposed for the area.
Infrastructure Development
SB 315 – Intrastate NG Service Lines
14-2322-EL-BGN: Clean Energy Future-Lordstown 14-1717-GA-BLN: NRG Ohio Avon Lake Gas Project 14-1754-GA-BLN: North Coast Lateral Pipeline 14-0534-EL-BGN: Middletown Energy Center 13-1752-EL-BGN: Carroll County Energy Generation 12-1669-EL-BGA: Rolling Hills Generating Conversion
Pipelines: Determine type and purpose of the pipeline system proposed for the area.
Infrastructure Development
Intrastate Liquids Lines
Pipelines: Determine type and purpose of the pipeline system proposed for the area.
Infrastructure Development
Ohio Utility IRP - Main Replacement Programs
Company Duke Energy Columbia Gas Dominion East
Ohio Vectren
Program Term 15 years 25 years 25 years 20 years
Current Year 13 6 6 6
Total Mileage 1,200 4,153 5,572 708
Miles Replaced
to Date 1,061 910 805 157
Utility Service Lines
Infrastructure Development
Material, Distance, Diameter and Pressure
Interstate – Governed by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Intrastate – Governed by PUCO and OPSB.
Collection Lines – Governed by ODNR – Oil and Gas.
Were Does Eminent Domain Apply?
Pipelines: Determine type and purpose of the pipeline system proposed for the area.
General Concepts
Make adjustments to fit the farm…
Financial Settlement – Think beyond the “snapshot” offer.
Full Work Order - Specific construction specifications and logistics for your property.
Remediation Process
OPSB Rules provide standards for repair and remediation after construction. Additional resources are available.
ODNR – Division of Soil & Water Conservation Pipeline Standard & Construction Specifications
• Planning Phases
• Construction Specs
• Monitoring and Remediation
Establishing Payment
Factors to Consider
• Length – Pipeline running across property; price per linear foot or rod (16.5 foot surveying measurement.)
• Width – Total acreage taken temporarily (or permanently) out of production; coupled by impact on all future use.
Establishing Payment
Factors to Consider
• Fair market value/loss of value.
• Current land rental rates in area.
• Loss of marketable timber/nursery stock.
• Loss of crop production/compaction.
• Value of guardianship
• Cost for personal attorney fees, consultants, survey work, filing fees, etc.
OFBF Self-Help Energy Programs
Dale Arnold, Director, Energy Services Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
280 North High Street Columbus, OH 43218
Phone: 614.246.8294
E-Mail: [email protected]