HomeMy WebLinkAboutFAQ Guidelines for Completing the Solicitation for Statements of Interest AWEDTG 01-01-2017-AFrequently Asked Questions
Guidelines for completing the Solicitation for Statements of Interest from the
AWEDTG
Please complete the applications to the best of your ability. Scoring will be based on
completeness of answers, and understanding of local resources.
Do I need to know the exact age of my building? No, an approximate age will do.
Our cost of fuel changes from month to month, what should I use for my cost? The cost
information is to provide the monthly bills/usage for fuel. I f you do not have information at
that detail level, put in an average cost (i.e. cost each year divided by 12) or use the high
and low range.
Our area does not have High Hazard fuels or forest fires, what do I use for this question?
Just let us know that you live in a region that does not experience forest fires
Our area does not have any wood processors or processing residues. How do we answer
that question?
Just let us know there are no known wood processors in your area
Our community lives in a region of the State that does not have any forested areas (i.e.
North Slope), how do I answer question number 4? Please explain where your community
is located, and even if there are no forests, discuss any available biomass resources or
options for obtaining them.
What is a Land Management Plan? The US Forest Service, the State of Alaska, and other
agencies such as BIA and DNR all have plans; in addition, many native corporations also
have management plans. These plans are public documents, and include sections such as a
timber harvest schedule, hazardous fuel mitigation, and wildlife habitat programs.
We don’t know what kind of woody biomass system we want – do we have to decide
now? No – this application can help you decide which system is right for you. Some people
already know what they are interested in.
Can a community champion be a committee? Yes, several communities have formed
committees to look at the issue of wood energy.
What do you mean by Public Benefit? Anything that benefits the community. For
example, cost savings for the community, jobs created, educational opportunities, utilizing a
renewable resource, community sustainability and decreased dependency on fossil fuels are
a few.
Who can I contact for more information? Please e-mail Karen Petersen at
biomass@seconference.org