Case Study T H E F E D E R

These factors may be useful for assessing the quality of a DOE demon- Considerations for successful stration project proposals, which include: stakeholder engagement • The extent to which key government and devel- • Successful stakeholder engagement results in the opment team members are aligned in terms of goals and objectives of both the project developer support for, and coordination, of the pr. [...] Timelines for stakeholder • Identification of local project benefits and perceived engagement activities project risks based on engagement efforts conduct- • Extensive stakeholder engagement took place ed prior to the submission of a proposal, as well as throughout Illinois prior to a carbon storage site mitigation strategies to build trust with the local being chosen for the project. [...] project teams need to be flexible and adapt planning and A good stakeholder engagement plan should answer the management throughout a project to be responsive to following questions: both project and stakeholder needs. [...] • Does the plan demonstrate a thorough understanding Lastly, it is also worth noting that it is impossible to pre- of local, regional, and state stakeholders? dict at the outset of a project or at the project application • Does the plan account for changes in stakeholder stage what a complete stakeholder engagement strategy engagement processes over time? will be. [...] Stakeholders identified as relevant to the carbon the team collectively represent a variety of views, storage project were varied and widespread, and in- expertise, and sectors? cluded: state and local government officials, economic • Does the plan demonstrate a thorough understanding development officers, policymakers, representatives of social risk associated with a project and have pro- from in.