HomeMy WebLinkAboutAWEDTG Statement of Interest Low Emission Wood Fired Systems KarenPetersen UAA 08-14-2013-WOOD
August 14, 2013
Dear Community Leader:
The Alaska Wood Energy Development Task Group (AWEDTG)* is seeking a Statement of Interest for
a PRE-feasibility assessment from eligible organizations that would like to explore the feasibility of
heating eligible facilities with high-efficiency, low-emission, wood-fired systems. The goal of this
request is to identify cost-effective heating projects that will displace fossil fuels with sustainable wood
and/or wood residues. The information from the Statements of Interest will be used to rank projects and
determine which ones may receive further consideration.
Organizations eligible to apply are local governments, Tribal governments, State of Alaska agencies,
public housing authorities, boroughs and other governmental subdivisions, not-for-profit organizations,
private entities that can show a public benefit, federal agencies including U.S military installations, and
certificated electrical utilities. The AWEDTG will fund as many of the high ranking projects as funding
allows, and may not fund all buildings included in a request.
At this time, the AWEDTG is accepting Statements of Interest for projects that will displace fossil fuels
through direct combustion of wood (logs, chunks, chips, bark, sawdust, pellets, etc.) for heating
applications in schools, other public facilities/buildings, and buildings owned and operated by not-for-
profit organizations. The AWEDTG will evaluate the Statements of Interest and select projects to be
considered for a pre-feasibility assessment. Applicants may be contacted directly and asked to provide
additional project information prior to final selection.
It is preferred that organizations submit their application electronically, although paper copies will be
accepted. Electronic copies of the form can be downloaded from the Alaska Energy Authority web site at
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/biomasswoodenergygrants.html . Electronic applications can be
e-mailed to Karen Petersen at khpetersen@alaska.edu. If you have any questions, please contact Karen
Petersen at (907) 828-3339. Paper applications should be sent to:
Karen Petersen
University of Alaska
Cooperative Extension Service
P.O. Box 19190
Thorne Bay, AK 99919
(907) 821-2681
Statements of Interest must be postmarked or e-mailed by close of business on:
MONDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2013
*The Alaska Wood Energy Development Task Group consists of a coalition of federal and state agencies and other not‐for‐profit
organizations that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to increase the utilization of wood for energy and
biofuels production in Alaska. These organizations include: the Alaska Energy Authority; Alaska Village Initiatives; Denali Commission;
National Renewable Energy Lab; State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, State of Alaska Department of
Commerce, Community and Economic Division, Division of Economic Development; USDOC Economic Development Administration: USDA
Forest Service, Alaska Region & Pacific Northwest Research Station; The Nature Conservancy; Tanana Chiefs Conference; USDA Farm Service
Agency, Alaska;; USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; USDA Rural Development, Alaska; USDI Bureau of Indian Affairs, Alaska;
USDI Bureau of Land Management, Alaska; Southeast Conference, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service.