Summary of Initial Evaluation Criteria (10/15/07)

Developed by the City and County

1. Fiscal Viability
   Total Net Cost (capital + operating cost - projected revenues)
   
   
2. Demonstrated Ability
   Demonstrated ability to perform in similar conditions (size, climate, feedstock, etc.) with minimal intervention and downtime
   
   
3. Market Issues
   The existence of a market for the produced materials of the CT (energy, ethanol, compost, nitrogenous earth, etc.), and product marketing experience for such materials.
   
   
4. Health, Safety and Environmental Standards
   Consideration of environmental impacts (air, water, odor, visual, etc.), impacts on the workers, and overall permitability of the proposed CT.
   
   
5. Operational Characteristics, Technical and Mechanical Support
   The ability to produce a minimal amount of residual and/or hazardous waste, the ability to demonstrate flexibility/adaptability (i.e., shifting market demand, change in feedstock, change in legislation, etc.), and a limited risk of process upset.
   
   
6. Intrinsic Elements
   Electricity requirements, water usage, and air emissions profile.