Exhibit A: Narrative, Site Plan and Renderings

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2022-03-24)

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2375 E Camelback Rd. Suite 400 
Phoenix, AZ 85016 
P: 480.499.9200 
ameresco.com 
Project Description: 2575 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85224 
Ameresco is proposing the installation of three wind turbines on the central parking garage at 
the Bank of America Chandler campus. Over the past few years, Bank of America has been 
integrating renewable energy and sustainability programs across the country on their Admin 
Centers, Data Centers, Financial Branches, and stand-alone ATMs. These projects include 
advanced renewable technologies such as various solar applications, EV charging, battery 
energy storage, and wind energy. This proposed wind project is a small portion of the 8.1 MW 
across 17 sites Ameresco has been awarded in the West and will couple with the recently 
installed 3.78 MW of solar and EV charging stations at the Bank of America Chandler campus. 
The location of these turbines in this submittal has been altered to prevent visibility of the units 
from Chandler Blvd by relocating to the parking garage in the center of the campus. This new 
location allows Bank of America to showcase their dedication to renewable energy for the 
employees and clients that visit the facility. These turbines will be minimally visible from Ellis 
Street and will be painted to match the exterior building color with the intent of blending into the 
existing parking garage design (see attached Updated Renderings and Color & Material Board 
for reference). The selected cream color also aligns with some of the new solar carports 
installed in the parking lots of the campus. Additionally, the number of units have been reduced 
from four to three turbines from the original submittal to evenly distribute the turbines along the 
East edge of the garage and minimize visual obstruction. 
The components of the proposed wind system consist of general electrical equipment like other 
renewable energy systems – wind turbines, inverters, disconnects, and monitoring hardware – 
and will be interconnected to the parking garage electrical panel behind the meter. This 
electrical interconnection will be designed as a load side, or breaker connection and does not 
require any busbar modifications. The electrical conduit will be routed from the top deck, 
through the interior of the garage and interconnected in the electrical room on the first floor.  
The wind turbines proposed in this project were selected for their compact, minimalistic design. 
Most of today’s commercial wind turbines are designed with a horizontal axis of rotation with 
extreme heights and long, exposed blades. Although efficient, these turbines tend to be an eye-
soar in developed municipalities. The selected turbine for this project features a vertical axis of 
rotation, sleek double-blade design for additional production, and front deflector for protection, 
wind optimization and creates the cohesive-look of the unit.  
For wind turbines to function however, these units must be mounted above the parapet of the 
parking garage. As wind enters the turbines and rotates the blades, a generator is spun to 
create electricity. This electricity can be used to offset the existing building’s load and generate 
savings for the customer. Although these units as designed will not be performing at maximum 
potential due to the location, the inclusion of the turbines are a top priority for Bank of America 
as it pertains to their renewable energy and sustainability goals. Installing wind turbines below 
EXHIBIT A: PLH21-0052 Bank of America - Wind Project

Delaney Van Winkle 
November 5, 2021 
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the parapet would result in minimal renewable energy generation or electrical savings as well as 
a lack of visibility for the Bank’s employees and visitors. 
As it relates to the City of Chandler’s Municipal Code, the wind energy systems should be 
categorized similarly to that of a free-standing solar energy system installed on a rooftop 
(defined in Section 35-2210 (1) as “a ground mounted solar energy system containing a support 
structure that is designed solely for the purpose of supporting the system's equipment”). The 
proposed system is designed to be mounted on an existing structure for the purpose of 
generating renewable electricity, with no additional functionality. Therefore, this system could be 
correlated to Section 35-2210 (3)(d)(1) that states “Free-standing ancillary solar energy systems 
shall not be required to be concealed and/or screened from street view or from a non-residential 
zone property”. These wind turbines should be analyzed separate from typical mechanical 
equipment that must be screened, as shielding a turbine unit with a cover or parapet would 
prevent functionality of the system, as described previously. 
Should you have any questions pertaining to this project, please reach out to me at 
dvanwinkle@ameresco.com or 480-499-9144. 
Thank you, 
Delaney Van Winkle 
Project Development Manager 
dvanwinkle@ameresco.com 
480-499-9144
EXHIBIT A: PLH21-0052 Bank of America - Wind Project

BofA Chandler Wind – Updated Renderings & Color and Materials Board – 11.05.21 
Wind Turbine 
All brackets and supports/poles will be a 
composite material 
Two fiber blades on each unit 
Mounting attachment to each column is 
to be determined 
Dunn-Edwards Paint 
ACRI-HUES Exterior Flat Paint 
Turbines will be painted to match the cream 
color of the exterior buildings and new solar 
carports 
EXHIBIT A: 
PLH21-0052 Bank of America
Wind Project

Renderings of wind turbines on 
parking garage from Ellis St. 
EXHIBIT A: 
PLH21-0052 Bank of America
Wind Project

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PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION
NOTICE: THE DESIGNS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HERE INCLUDING ALL TECHNICAL DRAWINGS, GRAPHICS AND MODELS ARE PROPRIETARY AND CANNOT BE COPIED, DUPLICATED OR COMMERCIALLY EXPLOITED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF AMERESCO
2505 W CHANDLER BLVD
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
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2375 EAST CAMELBACK ROAD,
SUITE 400
PHOENIX, AZ, 85016
480.499.9200
www.ameresco.com
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BANK OF AMERICA WIND TURBINES
718 WEST ARBOR DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
619.632.2883
www.mmpvdesign.com
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