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September 2015 IA 14-14979 1.3 Overview of the Project The OCEC Unit 1 will be a net 1600 MW nominal 3-on-1 combined cycle electrical generating unit that will consist of three new advanced-technology combustion turbine/electric generators (CTs), three new heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), and one steam turbine/electric generator, along with on-Site supporting facilities. The CTs are similar to, but much larger and more efficient than, traditional aircraftjet engines. The CTs produce electrical energy by direct connection to an electric generator. The exhaust heat from the CTs, which would otherwise be wasted energy released to the atmosphere, will be routed through the HRSGs, which act as boilers to produce steam for the new steam turbine generator to produce additional electricity. Off-Site associated facilities include a minimal transmission line interconnection to existing 500-kV transmission lines and improvements to an existing access roadway. Natural gas will be the primary fuel for OCEC Unit 1. Ultra low-sulfur distillate (ULSD) "light oil" will be used as a backup fuel for the CTs. The natural gas will be provided,and the associated off-Site pipeline will be owned and separately permitted,by a third party supplier. The cooling water source for the Project will be groundwater from the Upper Floridan Aquifer. The surficial aquifer will be used for service and potable water. The annual average withdrawal from the UFA will be 9 MGD(3,287 MGY) and the maximum daily withdrawal will be 11 MGD. The annual average withdrawal from the surficial aquifer will be 0.046 MGD(16.8 MGY) and the maximum daily withdrawal will be 0.0806 MGD. The Project also includes an area for potential future solar PV generation of up to 200 MW. Future solar generation on the Site would be the subject of a supplemental application for certification under section 403.517,F.S. In addition to providing clean, safe, and reliable power for FPL's customers,the Project will result in significant environmental and economic benefits. By using natural gas as the primary fuel for OCEC Unit 1 and technology that is recognized by FDEP as the Best Available Control Technology(BACT) for minimizing air emissions, OCEC Unit 1 will be among the cleanest and most efficient fossil fuel electric-power generating units in Florida. In addition, OCEC Unit 1 is estimated to generate approximately$238.8 million in tax revenue from 2019/2020 to 2048/2049. 1.4 Summary of Public Outreach Program FPL has involved the community early in the Project licensing to ensure that local interests and community-specific information are taken into account. Representatives of FPL have been involved with Okeechobee and Indian River County communities for many years. FPL uses several communication channels to engage neighbors in constructive and collaborative dialogue, providing project information and gaining input from local stakeholders. Attachment 1 b Pr's- 182