NC0024406_Tax Certification_20211122

/ra' DUKE Duke Energy
526 South Church Street
ENERGY Charlotte, NC 28202
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1006
Charlotte, NC 28201-1006
November 16, 2021
Mr. John Hennessy RECEIVED
NC Division of Water Resources
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 ��� `
NCDEQ/DVRINZ021PDCS
Subject: Application for Certification of Pollution Control Facility
Belews Creek Steam Station
Belews Creek,North Carolina; Stokes County
NPDES Permit No.NC0024406
Dear Mr. Hennessy,
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §105-275(8),Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC is
requesting tax exemption certification for qualifying water pollution control equipment currently
installed at the referenced plant. The qualifying water pollution control equipment and
appurtenances, operating in accordance with the terms and conditions of the referenced NPDES
permit, are detailed in the attached North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division
of Water Resources Application for Tax Certification and Exemption Form TC-WQ.
In accordance with NCGS §105-275(8), form TC-WQ details the facility's water cleaning devices
and appurtenances, which are"[Meal and personal property that is used...exclusively for water
cleaning or waste disposal or to abate, reduce or prevent the pollution of water..."
Submission of this application is required as a process step in the State of North Carolina
Department of Revenue's pollution control certification process for real and personal property tax
exemption of certain assets used in pollution control capacities within the facility. The equipment's
primary function is the waste disposal,reduction, or prevention of water pollution.
Please send one copy of the completed tax exemption certification to the following address:
Ms. Erin Wallace
Lead Environmental Professional
Duke Energy
410 S. Wilmington Street, NCRH 15
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

If you have any questions regarding this request for tax exemption certification, please contact Erin
Wallace at [phone].
Sincerely,
Michael F. Lanning
General Manager III
Enclosure
cc: Ms. Erin Wallace, Duke Energy
Ms. Cynthia Winston,Duke Energy

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES For.DWR Use: TCN:
APPLICATION FOR TAX CERTIFICATION
& EXEMPTION FORM TC WQ This application is to be used only for waste treatment systems and equipment Rev.
under the authority of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR) 01/29/2016
DIRECTIONS:Complete and mail signed copies of the application form and all supporting information to both: 1)the County Tax Administrator for the County in which the facility is located(one copy)
AND 2)to the NC Division of Water Resources,Surface Water Protection Section, 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1617(two copies). Type or print in blue or black ink. A separate
application package is required for each facility where property proposed for tax certification is located.
THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION. If you have any questions regarding this application,please call the local tax office or the
NC Division of Water Resources at 919/807-6300 or their web site at https://ox.deq.prod.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/wastewater-branch/npdes-wastewater/tax-
certification for more specific contact information.
Please Note:
a)Tax Certifications will only be processed for facilities under the authority of the DWR and only if the DWR has found that the described property:
1.Has been or will be constructed or installed;
2.Complies with or that plans therefore which have been submitted to the DWR indicate that it will comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management Commission;
3. Is being effectively operated or will,when completed,be required to operate in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit,certificate of approval,or other document of approval
issued by the DWR;and
4. Has or,when completed,will have as its PRIMARY rather than incidental purpose the reduction of water pollution;
5.Is being used exclusively(100%)for waste treatment.
b)If approved,the Tax Certification issued will incorporate all requested assets at the facility that meet the criteria for Tax Certification by DWR. Therefore this application must include any new assets
for which Tax Certification is being requested,as well as any assets previously receiving Tax Certification from DWR for which Tax Certification is still needed.
A.Applicant(Applicant is the owner of,and taxpayer for,the property described in this aiplication for tax certification.)
Name of Applicant: Name of Facility:
Duke Energy Carolinas,LLC Belews Creek Steam Station
Address of Applicant,if different from facility where property located: Physical Address of Facility where property located(no P.O.Box):
3195 Pine Hall Rd Belews Creek 27009 3195 Pine Hall Rd Belews Creek 27009
(address) (city) (zip) (street address) (city) (zip)
Business Relationship of Applicant to facility where property located: Duke Energy
Carolinas,LLC operates this facility. County where property located: Stokes
Name of Contact Person at Facility where property located:
Brenda Johnson
Does the Applicant hold any NC Division of Water Resources Permits? 336-445-0634
®Yes / ❑ No Title: Sr.Environmental Professional Phone Number:
Permit No. NC0024406
If yes,please list
Permit No(s):
If approved,will this be the first Tax Certification issued for this Facility? If no,attach any previously issued
❑ Yes / ® No tax certifications
B.Complete this Section only if the Operator/User of the facility and equipment is different from the Owner of the facility.
Name of Operator/User:
Operator/User Address:
(address) (city) (zip)
Operator/User Contact Name:
Relationship between Operator/User of facility and equipment and applicant:
***ATTACH A PROCESS SCHEMATIC TO YOUR APPLICATION The number of each item for which Tax Certification is being requested must be shown on the schematic*** Application continues on
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES TAX CERTIFICATION & EXEMPTION APPLICATION PAGE 2
Waste Treatment Systems &Equipment: Waste treatment systems&equipment must be used exclusively for the abatement of water pollution Rev.09/01/2013
For DWRUee Was asset listed in Asset Number, %of time item is Is this asset
For County Only'A' How is this equipment used for pollution Year of Original Historical
Use only Approved•D' Description of Waste Treatment Systems or Equipment the permit(Yes/No) Vehicle Identification used for pollution replacing a prior
Disapproved Number(VIN) abatement? abatement Acquisition Cost" asset?
This is the computer control system used to operate the FGD and
1 FGD&WWT Evergreen controls upgrade No N/A Wastewater Treatment equipment and processes. 100 2019 1,249,884.68 Yes
sends water collected from the landfill to the treatment system for
2 FGD Landfill Leachate discharge pipe replacement Yes N/A processing. 100 2019 2,008,238.47 Yes
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Attach additional pages if necessary
•If the asset is listed in the DWO permit,the description must be identical as listed on the current permit.If the asset is not specifically listed in the DWO permit,the applicant must attach detailed information as to why the asset should qualify for Tax Certification.
••When certifying systems or equipment,DENR is not certifying the cost of the equipment or the year of acquisition.
Facilities: To qualify for tax certification,the building or section of building being applied for,must be used exclusively for water pollution prevention. A sketch of the building,square footage along
with details as to how the building is used for water pollution prevention,is required.
Land: To qualify for tax certification,the land must be used exclusively for water pollution prevention. A schematic diagram of the facility detailing the land being applied for is required. The amount
of land(acreage)is required and how this land is being used to prevent water pollution. For wastewater treatment and irrigation system list separately the acreage used for actual treatment from the
acreage required by the facility's water quality permit for buffers and setbacks.
SIGNATURE:
I hereby certify that the above equipment,facilities and/or land are used for the purpose stated,and that the information presented in this application is accurate. Furthermore,I certify that any portable
or mobile equipment listed on this application will be used exclusively in the state of North Carolina.
Applicant `� � //(d.
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(print name also)
NOTICE: The penalty for false statement,representation or certification Of: Dice Energy Carolinas,LLC
herein includes imprisonment and/or the assessment of civil penalties. (Name of Applicant Business Entity) TC-WO

EMERSON.
Process Management Emerson ProcWater
Management
Power&Water Solutions,Inc.
6135 Lakeview Road Suite 500
Charlotte,NC 28269
April 12, 2019 Tel [phone]
Duke Energy Carolinas
Belews Creek Station
3195 Pine Hail Road
Belews Creek, NC 27009
Subject:
Duke Energy Carolinas—Belews Creek FDG&Water Treatment 3.5.1 to 3.7 Ovation
Evergreen Program
Emerson Process Management Power&Water Solutions, Inc.
Offer No. SE1 9021 1 342 Rev. 1 — Firm Offer
Dear Mr. Joette Covington:
Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc. (Emerson) is pleased to submit this offer
to Duke Energy Carolinas for the Belews Creek - FDG & Water Treatment 3.5.1 to 3.7 Evergreen
Program. In accordance with your request for proposal, we have submitted one electronic copy of our
offer for your review. This offer is based upon the attached commercial description and the contents
within this submittal.
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system obsolescence, by ensuring key elements of the control system are regularly updated with the
latest validated software, workstations, networks, 10, security, and optimization technology. This upgrade
will effectively protect your initial system investment, therefore prolonging and sustaining the system's life.
Features of the Ovation Evergreen Program:
• Extends the life of your investment by sustaining current or incorporating new technology in the
system
• Includes security features to comply with newly instituted regulations
• Avoids emerging maintenance issues caused by aging technology
• Addresses the changing needs of system security requirements
• Adopts new I/O or digital bus technology and takes advantage of the associated asset
maintenance and management tools
The following Ovation Evergreen Program provides an overview of your system and the necessary
planning needed for you to keep pace with advancements without budget overruns. Emerson looks
forward to working with Duke Energy Carolinas to achieve the highest levels of success for the Belews
Creek - FDG &Water Treatment 3.5.1 to 3.7 Evergreen Program
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this offer. If you should have any questions or require additional
information, please feel free to contact me at any time by phone (980) 322-4074 or Email
(Adam.Bailey(a?emerson.com).
Very truly yours,
Adam Bailey
Account Executive
Power and Water Solutions
Emerson Process Management

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Previous Submittals

DocuSign Envelope ID:2E7A57B0-BECE-4986-A735-6466AD1A8B16
/<7,,,,,,,44z*46ROY COOPER IGovernorMICHAEL S.REGAN
Secretary
S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
5/28/2020
Mr. Paul Draovitch
Duke Energy
526 S Church St.,EC3XP
Charlotte,NC 28202
Subject: Tax Certification for Pollution Abatement
Equipment
Real and Personal Property
Tax Certification Number TCS-WS-146
Duke Energy- Belews Creek Steam Station
Stokes County
Dear Mr. Draovitch:
The Division of Water Resources have completed our review of the Tax Certification
Request for real and personal property that we received from your office on July 20,
2018.
Please find attached a copy of Tax Certification Number TCS-WS-146 that has been issued
by this office to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. for the Belews Creek Steam Station facility
located in Stokes County.
Please note that as part of this Tax Certification process the DEQ staff did not make any
efforts to confirm either the cost of the item(s) certified or the year of acquisition.
If there is a need for any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to
contact Emily DelDuco at [e-mail] or 919-707-9125.
Sincerely,
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John Hennessy, Supervisor
Compliance &Expedited Permitting Unit
Ec: Winston Salem Regional Office
Stokes County Tax Administrator
NPDES Files
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
D E 512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617
Depa Department tii as\ /'"v 919.707.9000

DocuSign Envelope ID:2E7A57B0-BECE-4986-A735-6466AD1A8B16
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NORTH CAROLINA
tnviranmcntof Quality
North Carolina Division of Water Resources
TAX CERTIFICATION NUMBER TCS-WS-146
In accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina General Statutes G.S. 105-275.(8)this is to certify
that the Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC. Belews Creek Steam Station facility located at:
Pine Hall Road
Walnut Cove,NC 27052
filed a request for tax certification for real and personal property covered under the Division of Water
Resources Permit Number NC0024406.
Staff of the Division of Water Resources determined based on the information supplied by the applicant
that the facilities and/or equipment listed on the attached application meet the following requirements for
Tax Certification:
1. The property has been, or will be, constructed or installed;
2. The property complies with, or if still under construction will comply with, the requirements of the
EMC;
3. The property is being effectively operated,or will when completed be required to operate,in accordance
with the terms and conditions of approvals issued by the EMC; and
4. The property has, or when completed will have, as its primary rather than incidental purpose the
reduction of water pollution resulting from the discharge of sewage or waste.
Please note that as part of this Tax Certification process the DEQ staff did not make any efforts to
confirm either the cost of the items certified or the year of their acquisition.
DATE TAX CERTIFICATION ISSUED: 5/28/2020
—DocuSigned by:
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John E. Hennessy, Supervisor
Compliance &Expedited Permitting Unit
ec: Tax Administrator, Stokes County
NPDES electronic files
Winston Salem Regional Office