HomeMy WebLinkAboutRural Energy Project Completion Report 2000
Project Completion Report
Rural Energy Programs
Alaska Energy Authority
State of Alaska
April 15, 2000
Alaska Energy Authority e Rural Energy Programs
Post Office Box 102880, Anchorage, Alaska 99510-2880
Telephone: (907) 269-4640 e Fax: (907) 269-4645
Project Completion Report
April 15, 2000
The Project Completion Report is published by the Rural Energy Program Group.
of the Alaska Energy Authority, Department of Community and Economic
Development, State of Alaska. The Authority, at the time of this report, had 141
active projects, an increase from an average during the previous five years of
between 90-115 active project. The Authority conducts its activities in four overall
categories: Bulk Fuel Upgrades, Rural Power System Upgrades, Alternative
Energy, and Training. The Authority also manages the Power Cost Equalization
(PCE) program and two loan programs geared to rural energy.
Cover Photo:
This recently completed bulk fuel tank farm is located in Akiak, on the Kuskokwim
River northeast of Bethel. The new consolidated tank farm meets all applicable
State and Federal regulations and codes. It was completed at a cost of
$1,336,600 in partnership with Rural Energy Programs/AEA, Akiak Native
Community (IRA), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The Project Completion Report was printed at a cost of $7.00 per copy by the Alaska Energy Authority.
Physical address: 333 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 220, Anchorage, Alaska. Mailing address: P.O. Box
102880, Anchorage, AK 99510-2880. For more information, contact (907) 269-4640; fax (907) 269-4645.
The State of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY
Project Completion Reports “.
As of April 15, 2000
Table of Contents
Project Page
Alternative Energy Development
1999
NREL Wind Technology Intern 1
Lime Village Electrification 2
Haines-Skagway Intertie 3
Statewide Energy Conservation =
Statewide Wind Assessments 5
Rural Wood Energy Studies 6
Thorne Bay City Intertie a
Throne Bay AP&T Intertie 8
1998
Gustavus Energy Conservation 9
Kodiak Borough Hospital Energy Conservation 10
Mount Edgecumbe High School Technical Assistance Study 11
Sand Point School Energy Conservation Measures 12
Statewide Rural Hydro Assessment & Development 13
1997
Bethel Magnetic Survey 14
Bethel/NYAC Independent Cost Estimate 15
Copper Valley Intertie Study 16
Goat Lake Stream Gauging 17
Statewide Economic Analysis of Small Gas Deposits 18
Statewide Federal Energy Management Program 19
Statewide Rural Intertie Database 20
Tok Coal-Powered Power Plant 21
Upper Chilkoot Lake Stream Gauging 22,
Wolf Lake Stream Gauging 23
1996
Bethel-Napakiak Intertie Survey 24
Bethel NYAC Intertie Design Study 25
Kake-Petersburg Intertie Study 26
Kotzebue Absorption Refrigeration 27
Metlakatla Intertie Cost Estimate 28
Old Harbor AVEC Hydroelectric Potential 29
Sitka Hospital Lighting Retrofit 30
Statewide Rural Heat Conservation/Fuel Substitution 31
Thorne Bay Biomass Feasibility 32
State of Alaska, Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs, 333 West 4th Avenue, Suite 220, Anchorage, AK 99501-2341; Telephone (907) 269-4640, Fax (907) 269-4645
Upper Southeast Load Forecast
1995
Goat Lake Stream Gauging
Kenai Natural Gas Study
Little Tonzona Coal Feasibility
Upper Chilkoot Lake Stream Gauging
1994
Fairbanks Waste-to-Energy Planning
Goat Lake Stream Gauging
Juneau Heat Recovery and Distribution
Seward Wood Waste
South Tongass Wood Waste
Low Rank Coal Water Fuel Study
Statewide METC-CRADA Workshop
Thorne Bay Intertie/(Wood/Diesel Comparison
Upper Chilkoot Lake Stream Gauging
NYAC Hydroelectric Stream Gauging
Bulk Fuel Emergency
1999
Huslia Bulk Fuel Emergency Response
1997
Alatna Flood Emergency Repairs
Allakaket Flood Emergency Repairs
Bulk Fuel Repairs
1999
Chevak KSD Bulk Fuel Repair
Chevak AVEC Bulk Fuel Repair
1998
Kongiganak Piping Construction
Noatak IRA Tank Farm Piping Repairs
Noatak AVEC Bulk Fuel Repairs
Quinhagak AVEC Piping Repair
Saint George Bulk Fuel Tank
Statewide U.S. Coast Guard Citation Response
Tuluksak Bulk Fuel Repair
1997
Russian Mission AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
1996
Alatna Fuel Tank Purchase
Allakaket/Hughes YKSD Bulk Fuel Repairs
Kiana AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping Repair
Lower Kalskag AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Shaktoolik City Bulk Fuel Piping
33
“34
35
36
37
38 39 40 4l 42 43 44 45 46 47
48
49 50
51
52
33
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
Shaktoolik AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Tununak Piping Replacement
1995
Grayling AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Grayling IASD Bulk Fuel Piping
Grayling City Bulk Fuel Piping
Kaltag YKSD Bulk Fuel Piping
Kaltag AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Kipnuk Lower Kuskokwim School District Piping
Nulato AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Nulato City Bulk Fuel Piping
1994
Kiana Bulk Fuel Piping
New Stuyahok AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
1993
Selawik NWABSD Tank Farm Upgrade
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
2000
Akiak Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
1999
Anvik EPA Tank Farm Construction
Chignik Lake EPA Tank Farm Construction
Elim Tank Farm Upgrade/Consolidation
Grayling EPA Tank Farm Construction
Kake Bulk Fuel Containment Upgrade
Kaltag EPA Tank Farm Consolidation
KSD Bulk Fuel Upgrades
Kwigillingok Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Marshall Bulk Fuel Consolidation
Sheldon Point Fuel Tank Farm
Rural Compliance Assistance
Tanana Bulk Fuel Facility Design
1998
Anchorage UAA Technical Assistance
Atmautluak Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Kobuk Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Quinhagak Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
1997
Akiak Bulk Fuel Assessment
Deering Double Wall Fuel Tank
Egegik Bulk Fuel Tank Purchase
Emmonak Bulk Fuel Tank Farm Pad Construction
Igiugig New Fuel Tanks
Nelson Lagoon Bulk Fuel and Electrical Upgrade
66
67
68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75
76
77
78
719
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93:
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
Statewide Bulk Fuel Assessments, Phase I
UtilityMaster Evaluation
1996
Chenega Bay Bulk Fuel and Electrical Upgrade
Chignik Lagoon Tank Farm
Kivalina Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Selawik Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Statewide Bulk Fuel Program Support
1995
Angoon Tank Farm Construction
McGrath Fuel Tank Relocation
Mountain Village NUCI Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Pilot Station NUCI Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Statewide Bulk Fuel Facilities Database
1994
Gambell Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Savoonga IRA Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Savoonga AVEC Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Wales Bulk Fuel Tank Farm/Piping
1993
Bulk Fuel Report
Chignik Lake Bulk Fuel Tank Farm Upgrade
Electrical Emergency
1999
Akhiok Electrical Emergency Response
1997
Birch Creek Generator Emergency
Kobuk Flood Emergency Review
1996
Birch Creek Generator Failure Response
Rampart Emergency Generator Replacement
1995
Chalkyitsik Powerhouse Emergency
1994
Napaskiak Emergency Generator Replacement
Operator Training
1999
Utility Clerk Training
1998
Powerplant Operator/Utility Clerk Training
1996
Statewide AVTEC Training Program
102
103
104 105 106 107 108
109
110
111
112
103
114
1S
116
117
118
119
120
121
122)
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
1995
Kongiganak Utility Management Assistance & Training 130
Statewide AVTEC Training Program 131
Rural Power System Electrical Emergencies
1999
Electrical Emergency Response 132
Rural Power System Upgrade
1999
Chenega Generation System Acquisition 133
Chevak AVEC Diesel Engine 134
Naukati/AP&T Power Plant 135
Sleetmute MKEC Distribution Upgrade 136
Circuit Rider Maintenance Program 137
1998
Ambler AVEC Diesel Engine 138
Angoon THREA Power System Upgrade 139
Diomede New Generator 140
Diomede New Powerhouse 141
Elim AVEC Efficiency Improvements 142
Galena Electric Distribution Upgrade 143
Iliamna INNEC Metering, Heating 144
Naukati Power Systems Upgrade 145
Nikolai New Powerhouse 146
Nikolski UIG Diesel Generator Unit 147
Noatak AVEC New Diesel Generator 148
Noorvik AVEC New Diesel Generator 149
Ouzinkie New Diesel Generator 150
Selawik AVEC Diesel Engine 151
Shungnak AVEC Oil Blending System 152
Shungnak AVEC Diesel Engine 153
Teller Powerhouse/Distribution Upgrade 154
1997
Akhiok Bulk Fuel and Electrical Upgrade 155
Ambler AVEC Oil Blending System 156
Buckland Generator and Powerplant Upgrade 157
Crooked Creek MKEC Distribution Upgrade 158
Healy Lake Electrification 159
Kobuk-Shungnak Intertie Maintenance 160
Kotlik Diesel Generator Upgrade 161
Kwethluk Generator Upgrade 162
Kwethluk Distribution Upgrade 163
McKinley Village GVEA Electric Line Extension 164
Nikolski Powerhouse Upgrade 165
Noatak AVEC Oil Blending System
Pelican Utility Evaluation
Saint George Engineering Services
Statewide Alaska Electric Power Statistics Program
Thorne Bay Transmission Line/Power Purchase
Thorne Bay Power House Upgrade
Tok AP&T Electric Line Extension
1996
Allakaket River Crossing
Atka Distribution System Upgrade
AVEC Efficiency Improvements
Chalkyitsik New Powerhouse
Chignik Lagoon Electric Distribution Upgrade
Cordova Power Supply RFP
Delta Junction Port Project
Golovin Generator Purchase
Kivalina AVEC Diesel Generator
Kwigillingok Distribution Upgrade
Manley Hot Springs Electric Line Extension
Napaskiak Powerhouse Upgrade
Newtok Distribution Upgrade
Tatitlek Generator Module
Venetie Powerhouse
1995
Arctic Village Powerhouse Upgrade
Chitina Distribution Upgrade
Chuathbaluk Distribution Upgrade
Division of Emergency Services Generator Module
Igiugig Generator Upgrade
Kipnuk New Powerhouse
Kipnuk Distribution Upgrade
Koliganek Airport Powerline Extension
Kotzebue Electric Powerline Rebuild
Kwigillingok Load Management
Multiple Electrical Metering Projects
Stevens Village Utility Maintenance Assistance
1994
Allakaket Powerhouse Upgrade
Tuntutuliak Engine Replacement
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
NREL Wind Technology Intern
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Kotzebue Electric Association
Total Cost:
$6,240.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $6,240.00 Budget Code 15275
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/19/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175009
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Project developed a grant agreement with Kotzebue Electric Association to provide cost-
shared financial support for a summer student to work at the U.S. Department of Energy
National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo., on projects related to the use of
wind energy in Alaska. The student assisted with the development and testing of a power
controller for a small wind/diesel hybrid power system and other tasks related to the design,
evaluation and use of wind energy.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 1
The Alaska Energy Authority, Kotzebue Electric Association,
and the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable
Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo., supported work to develop
and test a power controller for use in conjunction with wind
machines such as the above located at Kotzebue.
The power controller is design for use with small wind/diesel hybrid power
Systems. Work included design, evaluation and use. Above are other views of
the Kotzebue wind farm.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Lime Village Electrification
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Lime Village Traditional Council
Total Cost:
$246,557.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $189,977.00 Budget Code 15354
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/9/99
Local: $6,580.00 Agreement Number: 2165076
Other: $50,000.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Install powerhouse and centralized electric distribution system for Lime Village. Primary power
supply system includes diesel generators with photovoltaic cells, battery storage and an
AC/DC converter to assist in reducing the peak load. The battery storage and inverters
convert direct current to 7200 volts alternating current for distribution. The community
assigned a consultant as project leader and another to provide additional technical assistance.
The community also appointed a project manager and named the Division as agent for
disbursement of all funds, assistance and review of technical plans.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was from the Lime Village Traditional Council. Other funding was from a Rural
Development Assistance (RDA) grant to the community.
Page 2
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Haines-Skagway Intertie
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Alaska Power and Telephone
Total Cost:
$5,449,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15695
Federal: $1,000,000.00 Completion Date: 12/16/99
Local: $4,449,500.00 Agreement Number: 2185053
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Construct an electrical intertie between the communities of Haines and Skagway in Southeast
Alaska. Project was constructed in 1998. Formal project closeout came in 1999. Part of the
project involved laying submarine cable under Lynn Canal.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding was from the U.S. Department of Energy which was granted to the Division of
Energy. Local funding was from Alaska Power and Telephone.
Page 3
s ~
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide Energy Conservation
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$698,118.76
Funding Sources:
Division: $152,490.91 Budget Code 15609a
Federal: $503,190.88 Completion Date: 10/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: Various
Other: $314,427.33 Election District: 50
Project Description:
This ongoing program supports statewide energy efficiency and conservation efforts.
1. Rebuild America provides rural communities with energy efficiency audits of the school and
other community buildings. Energy conservation training and information are provided to
maintenance workers, school children and teachers, and interested residents.
2. Another project within the Rebuild America developed a partnership with Oregon State
University, Corvallis. The project performed energy audits on five Alaska coastal seafood
processors to support energy efficiency as a means to cut costs and increase employment
opportunities in rural Alaska.
3. Institutional Energy Efficiency Grants provide financial incentives for demonstrations of high
efficiency lighting and equipment.
4. Technical support is provided as on-going support on high efficiency lighting and equipment.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from the Rebuild America Program (U.S. Department of Energy) and the
State Energy Program (SEP). Other funding is from Alaska Housing Finance Corp. Energy
efficiency training has been provided to AmeriCorps and VISTA volunteers to enhance the
Rebuild America Program efforts.
Page 4
4
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide Wind Assessments
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$14,909.98
Funding Sources:
Division: $14,909.98 Budget Code 15021
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 1/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
This project measured wind resources in rural communities to identify those areas that would
most likely benefit from supplemental wind generation of electrical power. Wind monitoring
equipment was installed and wind direction and wind speed data were collected for one year.
The data was to be analyzed to determine if installation of wind generation equipment would
be justified. The scope of work included the following: 1. purchase, deliver and install 4-6
anemometers, electronic measuring and recording devices and analysis software; 2. collect
and evaluate data; and, 3. hold a workshop to disseminate information and training on wind
monitoring.
Target sites were identified on the basis of encouraging wind resource information, potential
fuel savings or as representative resource sites. Potential locations included: Alakanuk,
Bethel, Chevak, Cold Bay, Emmonak, Hooper Bay, Kipnuk, Kivalina, Mountain Village,
Naknek, Nome, Saint Michael, Sand Point, Shishmaref, Togiak, Unalakleet, Unalaska, and
Yakutat.
Suppiemental Information:
A station was erected at Yakutat. Several communities were contacted and abandoned wind
turbine towers were identified.
Page 5
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Rural Wood Energy Studies
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$50,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $50,000.00 Budget Code 15730
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/22/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Project was originally designed to develop information on rural wood energy sources, amounts
and quality for possible use in biomass energy systems. Project was closed and funds were
redirected to other Bioenergy projects
Supplemental Information:
Funding is provided under federal Biomass program.
Page 6
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Thorne Bay AP&T Intertie
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Alaska Power & Telephone
Total Cost:
$200,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: | $200,000.00 Budget Code 15687
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185067
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5)
Project Description:
Construct an electric intertie from the Alaska Power and Telephone’s Black Bear Lake
Hydroelectric/Kasaan electric system to a connection point with the City of Thorne Bay. This
project was combined with Budget Code 15675: Prince of Wales Island Electrical Intertie.
Supplemental Information:
See also Budget Code 15688 Thorne Bay City Intertie.
Page 7
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Thorne Bay City Intertie os
Project Program: ay \
Alternative Energy
Recipient: o 2 Ms ;
City of Thorne Bay ., . ; g Total Cost: «
$200,000.00 Mae oe
Funding Sources:
Division: $200,000.00 Budget Code 15688
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185066
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Construct a six-mile line extension from the City of Thorne Bay to connect to the Black Bear
Lake Hydroelectric/Kasaan electric system. Intertie would enhance economic development
such as wood products, mining and fishing by providing access to hydroelectric resources.
Supplemental Information:
See also Budget Code 15687 Thorne Bay AP&T Intertie and Budget Code 15675 Prince of
Wales Island Electrical Intertie.
Page 8
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Gustavus School Energy
Conservation
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Chatham School District
Total Cost:
$46,074.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $27,416.00 Budget Code 15198
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/25/98
Local: $18,658.00 Agreement Number: 2165010
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
The existing lighting system in the Chatham School District school in Gustavus was replaced
with high efficiency lights. New roof insulation and a new water heater were installed. High
efficiency lighting and advanced ventilation equipment were also installed in Angoon Chatham
School District buildings. It is anticipated that the investment cost will be recovered quickly
based on energy savings accrued by the new systems.
Supplemental Information:
The Division administered the federal Institutional Conservation Program (ICP) which was
funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program focused on schools and hospitals.
The Division recommended the Chatham School District project for funding and administered
the grant once it was approved. The federal funding for this program has since been
eliminated.
Page 9
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kodiak Borough Hospital
Energy Conservation
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Kodiak Island Borough Hospital
Total Cost:
$205,430.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $36,079.00 Budget Code 15197
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/23/98
Local: $169,351.00 Agreement Number: 2165008
Other: $0.00 Election District: 6
Project Description:
Install energy conservation retrofit equipment at the Kodiak Island Borough hospital based on
a technical assistance study. This project was one of five funded under a federal Institutional
Conservation Program (ICP) grant to the Division.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding is from the Kodiak Island Borough. Division funding is from the Institutional
Conservation Program (ICP). The ICP program has since been discontinued.
Page 10
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Mt. Edgecumbe Technical
Assistance Study
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Mount Edgecumbe High School
Total Cost:
$4,464.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $2,232.00 Budget Code 15263
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/25/98
Local: $2,232.00 Agreement Number: 2165012
Other: $0.00 Election District: 2
Project Description:
This project was to perform a detailed energy audit and write a technical assistance study on
Mount Edgecumbe High School Building 290 under a Division of Energy grant funded by the
federal Institutional Conservation Program. The grant was awarded based on an application
submitted by the school. The project was not carried out. Grantee chose to decline funds and
cancel the project.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was to come from Mount Edgecumbe High School and represented a 50%
match. This project was one of five funded under a federal Institutional Conservation Program
(ICP) grant to the Division. This program has since been discontinued.
Page 11
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Sand Point School Energy
Conservation Measures
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Aleutians East Borough School District
Total Cost: \ see. a
$116,514.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $59,202.00 Budget Code 15648
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/28/98
Local: $57,312.00 Agreement Number: 2185005
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
Provide five Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) under the U.S. Department of Energy's
Institutional Conservation Program (ICP) at the Aleutians East Borough School District Sand
Point school building including: 1. Retrofit high efficiency lamps and ballasts; 2. Retrofit
gymnasium room controls; 3. Retrofit primary wing controls; 4. Retrofit secondary wing
controls; and 5. Retrofit pool heating and ventilation system.
Supplemental Information:
Division project share came from the U.S. Department of Energy's Institutional Conservation
Program. Local share was from the Aleutians East Borough School District.
Page 12
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide Rural Hydro
Assessment & Development
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
State of Alaska
Total Cost:
$200,000.00
\
Funding Sources:
Division: $200,000.00 Budget Code 15139
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/30/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165075
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Compile and update significant information on existing and proposed hydroelectric projects in
rural Alaska; re-evaluate a limited number with the potential to reduce power costs in the
future. A contractor was retained to summarize data on existing hydro projects in rural Alaska,
update information on potential projects and generally assess on a consistent basis the
potential of each project to reduce power costs and Power Cost Equalization (PCE)
requirements. Phase | tasks included: compile project information and data base; establish
costing assumptions and adjust cost data; evaluate projects and characterize their economic
potential; and develop a short list of projects that may warrant closer analysis in Phase II.
Upon completion of Phase |, two projects were selected for closer analysis under Phase II:
Pyramid Creek in Unalaska and Old Harbor on Kodiak Island. The projects were found to
warrant project development.
Supplemental Information:
The Division entered into a professional services agreement with Locher Interests Ltd. to
perform the scope of work. Phase | - compilation of data base of existing and proposed rural
hydro projects - was completed in August 1997. Phase II - preliminary assessment of the
Pyramid and Old Harbor projects - was completed in March 1998.
Page 13
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Bethel Magnetic Survey i
Project Program: &
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Calista Corporation .
Total Cost: «
$175,000.00 3 Nate. on PO
| “,
\ gill i
Funding Sources:
Division: $175,000.00 Budget Code 15013
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 1/2/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2140061
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Perform airborne magnetic survey of Bethel Basin. Project intended to shed light on the
potential for natural gas deposits that might be developed near communities in the region. A
report on findings was delivered.
Supplemental Information:
Project was completed under a Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA) with the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources.
Page 14
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Bethel/NYAC Independent
Cost Estimate
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$10,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $10,000.00 Budget Code 15353
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/8/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155220
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Perform a review of the cost estimate generated as part of a feasibility study of the proposed
Bethel-NYAC electric transmission intertie project. The proposed power line would have linked
the NYAC mining district with Bethel as well as the communities between. The cost estimate
was developed by FPE Roen Engineers Inc. The review was performed under contract by
Dryden & LaRue Inc.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 15
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Copper Valley Intertie Study
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Copper Valley Electric Association
Total Cost:
$50,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: | $50,000.00 Budget Code 15062
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/5/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2800631
Other: $0.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
Professional Services Contract with R.W. Beck to assess potential for expansion of the Petro
Star Valdez refinery electrical load should a Copper Valley electric intertie be constructed.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 16
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Goat Lake Stream Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Alaska Power & Telephone
Total Cost:
$90,900.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15606
Federal: $45,450.00 Completion Date: 6/1/97
Local: $45,450.00 Agreement Number: 2175902
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
This project conducted stream gauging at the outlet of Goat Lake in Southeast Alaska near
Skagway for use in possible small-scale hydroelectric power development. The project
covered three years through June 1, 1997. The Division worked in cooperation with Alaska
Power & Telephone and the U.S. Geological Survey to administer the project. The USGS
collected site data, analyzed and published it once it had been reviewed. All data -- preliminary
and final -- was made available to the public.
AP&T subsequently developed the hydro project which (as of April 1998) provided for 100% of
Skagway’s electricity needs.
Supplemental Information:
Alaska Power & Telephone contributed 50% of the project cost and the U.S. Geological
Survey contributed 50%. No State contribution was necessary. Separate budget codes (15244
and 15109) were used for FY 1995 and FY 1994, respectively, as were separate grant
agreements, 2165900 and 2154901, respectively. Funding covered all three years.
Page 17
Pictured above is part of Goat Lake, a 3-square-mile glacier-fed lake in Southeast Alaska near Skagway.
Stream gauging equipment was placed on the lake outlet which can be seen at the left end of the lake.
The gauge used was a Leupold & Stevens electronic data logger with 15 minute update interval and
L&S A-71 continuous graphic recorder driven by a Stacom gas-purge manometer housed in a 4-foot by
4-foot aluminum sided wood building on a 4-foot by 6-foot raised wooden platform on the left bank of
the outlet. Elevation of the gauge was about 2,930 feet. Power was provided by 12-volt gel-cell
batteries which were trickle-charged by an Arco Solar 24-watt self-regulating solar panel.
The picture above shows the Goat Lake gauge
house shortly after it was completed. The house
was 4” x 4” and rested on a 4”x6” raided
platform.
There were no roads to the outlet area of Goat
Lake, therefore the gauge house had to be sling
loaded by helicopter to its final destination. The
work was performed under an agreement with the
U.S. Geological Survey and Alaska Power &
Telephone.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide Economic Analysis
of Small Gas Deposits
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
State of Alaska
Total Cost:
$80,152.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $80,152.00 Budget Code 14518
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 2/26/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155203
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The goal of the analysis was to estimate the costs and conditions necessary for the
development of natural gas and coal bed methane to provide savings for rural energy
consumers. The main issues are the distance of the gas field from the point of use, gas
exploration costs, the quality of the gas, and the cost of energy alternatives. The analysis
concluded that overall economic prospects for natural gas use in rural Alaska are poor. The
Division issued contracts for the performance of services and managed the contract.
Supplemental Information:
The professional services contract with the original consultant, Polarconsult, was terminated
as unsatisfactory. A subsequent contract was entered into with Mark A. Foster & Associates.
Page 18
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide Federal Energy
Management Program
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$19,670.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15268
Federal: $19,670.00 Compietion Date: 10/14/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) is a federal initiative to reduce energy
consumption in all federal buildings. This project provided support for energy and water
conservation efforts in federal buildings in Alaska.
Supplemental Information:
No State funds were required; this was a pass through to the Division.
Page 19
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide Rural Intertie
Database
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
State of Alaska
Total Cost:
$87,540.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $87,540.00 Budget Code 15137
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/30/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165028
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The purpose of this study was to develop a comprehensive data base on existing and
proposed electrical interties in rural Alaska. The contractor researched the available literature
and conducted interviews with rural utility managers. Basic information is now available in one
location on interties that have been proposed over the years to reduce rural utility and Power
Cost Equalization (PCE) costs.
Supplemental Information:
The Division awarded the contract and provided project oversight.
Page 20
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Tok Coal-Powered Power Plant
Project Program: gy eS
Alternative Energy ‘
Recipient: yy 2 a
Alaska Power & Telephone ., . ; g
Total Cost: “. oS
$50,000.00 PMA A”
Funding Sources:
Division: $25,000.00 Budget Code 15363
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/15/97
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175012
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A preliminary design and cost estimate were completed for a 2 megawatt coal-fired power
plant with district heating at Tok. The Division solicited proposals for a turnkey technology
provider for the power plant. Alaska Power & Telephone reviewed the 13 proposals received,
five of which proposed to deliver power for about 20 cents/kilowatt hour. This was not
competitive with a five-year fuel purchase agreement AP&T had in place at the time. AP&T
indicated it will revisit the proposal when the fuel purchase agreement expires.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was from AP&T. The Division also hired a consultant to review the results and
evaluate them and a similar project for McGrath. This was used to construct a feasibility
model for coal power plants of varying sizes in rural Alaska.
Page 21
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Upper Chilkoot Lake Stream
Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Haines Light & Power
Total Cost:
$126,550.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15602
Federal: $63,275.00 Completion Date: 6/30/97
Local: $63,275.00 Agreement Number: 2175013
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
The project conducted stream gauging at the outlet of Upper Chilkoot Lake in Southeast
Alaska near Haines. The project covered three years through June 1, 1997 and gathered data
for later use in possible small hydroelectric power development. The Division worked in
cooperation with Haines Light & Power and the U.S. Geological survey to administer the
project. The USGS installed the equipment, collected and analyzed data and published it once
it had been reviewed. All stream flow data -- preliminary and final -- was made available to the
public.
Supplemental Information:
Haines Light & Power contributed 50% of the funding and the U.S. Geological survey
contributed 50%. No State contribution was necessary. Separate budget codes (15232 and
15101) were used for FY 1995 and FY 1994 respectively, as were separate grant agreements,
2165000 and 2143185, respectively.
Page 22
The above photograph was taken
shortly after construction of the
Upper Chilkoot Lake outlet
stream gauge house in July 1993.
The gauge was used to gather
information for the possible later
development of a small-scale
hydroelectric project. Upper
Chilkoot Lake is near Skagway in
Southeast Alaska. The project
was completed under an
agreement between the U.S.
Geological Survey, Alaska Power
and Telephone and the Division of
_| Energy.
At left is a photo of the orifice
i} pipe and outside staff gauge at
Upper Chilkoot Lake.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Wolf Lake Stream Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Alaska Power & Telephone
Total Cost:
$90,320.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15241
Federal: $51,500.00 Completion Date: 10/1/97
Local: $38,820.00 Agreement Number: 2165001
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Conduct stream gauging at the outlet of Wolf Lake in southeast Alaska on Prince of Wales
Island northeast of Craig. The project was conducted through Oct. 31, 1997 to gather data for
later use by Alaska Power & Telephone in determining whether to pursue small-scale
hydroelectric development. AP&T and the U.S. Geological Survey contributed the funding. No
State contribution was necessary. The overall dollar amount indicated above is for multiple
years which were confirmed on an annual basis.
Supplemental Information:
The Division administered the project, working in cooperation with AP&T and the USGS. The
USGS erected the monitoring equipment, collected the data. analyzed it and published the
results once it had been reviewed. All data -- preliminary and final -- was made available to
the public.
Page 23
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Bethel-Napakiak Intertie Survey
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Division of Energy
Total Cost:
$25,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $25,000.00 Budget Code 15192
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/15/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155276
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
An as-built survey of the Bethel-Napakiak single wire ground return (SWGR) transmission line
was performed. Production of a map drawing of the survey results was part of the project. A
subcontract provided for an appraisal of the value of land where the line traverses a Native
allotment. The Division contracted with USKH Inc. to perform the work.
Supplemental Information:
This project was done as part of an effort by the Division to transfer certain State-owned
assets to local entities.
Page 24
Above: a view of the Single Wire Ground Return (SWGR) transmission intertie
between Bethel and Napakiak. This view is southwesterly of the transmission line
easement across a Native allotment. Below is a northeasterly view of the line.
The “A-frame” poles are supported, for the most part, not by guy wires but by the
transmission line itself. The line runs approximately 8.5 miles.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Bethel-NYAC Intertie Design
Study
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Calista Corporation
Total Cost:
$95,773.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $95,773.00 Budget Code 15017
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/31/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155220
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
A design and cost estimate were developed for a proposed electrical intertie linking Bethel and
the proposed NYAC hydroelectric project and villages along the way. NYAC is an acronym for
New York Alaska Corporation. A professional services contract was awarded to FPE/ROEN
Engineers to complete the work.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 25
wa Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kake-Petersburg Intertie Study
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Division of Energy
Total Cost:
$50,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $50,000.00 Budget Code 15146
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/31/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165016
Other: $0.00 Election District: 2
Project Description:
A study was performed by R.W. Beck of the economic and financial feasibility of constructing
an electrical intertie to connect Kake and Petersburg in Southeast Alaska. The study also
produced cost estimates of two alternatives: a 138 kW intertie which could serve as part of a
Southeast energy grid and a line constructed to a minimum voltage sufficient to serve only
Kake. A load update and load forecast for Kake was completed through a Reimbursable
Services Agreement (RSA) with the Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) of the
University of Alaska Anchorage.
Supplemental Information:
The studies reaffirmed conclusions reached in previous studies that the proposed intertie was
not economic.
Page 26
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kotzebue Absorption
Refrigeration
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Kotzebue Electric Association
Total Cost:
$250,541.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $250,541.00 Budget Code 83398
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/14/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2154903
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Energy Concepts received an ASTF (Alaska Science and Technology Foundation) grant to
develop and advanced absorption refrigeration unit that operates off of diesel generator waste
heat. The Division (then the Alaska Energy Authority) entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with ASTF and Energy Concepts t provide matching funds. The parties
partnered with Kotzebue Electric Association for the project. Construction and testing was
completed in June 1993; a unit was shipped to KEA in July and successfully operated.
Supplemental Information:
The system was functional but did not perform as well as originally hoped for. System
ownership was transferred to Kotzebue Electric Association.
Page 27
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Metlakatla Intertie Cost
Estimate
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Department of Transportation & Public
Facilities
Total Cost:
$15,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $15,000.00 Budget Code 15264
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/31/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2160043
Other: $0.00 Election District: 1
Project Description:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities contracted for a study of the
Metlakatla/Ketchikan transportation corridor. One component of the study was to produce a
cost estimate for an electrical transmission line linking Metlakatla to Ketchikan via this
corridor. The estimate was based in part on a 1987 report by Harza Engineering entitled
“Southeast Alaska Transportation Intertie Study." The DOT&PF contractor concluded that a
34.5 kV line could be constructed for approximately $6.5 million.
Supplemental Information:
The Division provided funds to DOT&PF through a Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA).
Page 28
é Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Old Harbor AVEC
Hydroelectric Potential
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$70,350.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $44,020.00 Budget Code 14604
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/30/96
Local: $26,330.00 Agreement Number: 2150015
Other: $0.00 Election District: 6
Project Description:
The Division, at the request of the City of Old Harbor and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Inc., provided stream-gauging of an unnamed creek in the vicinity of Old Harbor to collect
stream flow data for use in assessing the viability of the stream as a hydropower source.
Results of the work were provided to AVEC and the City of Old Harbor.
Supplemental Information:
The Division entered into a Reimbursable Services Agreement with the Alaska Department of
Natural Resources, Division of Water, Alaska Hydrologic Survey, to perform the work. The
gauging equipment was originally installed in 1993.
Page 29
_
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Sitka Hospital Lighting Retrofit \
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Sitka Community Hospital h.
Total Cost: ae.
$176,011.00 one
Funding Sources:
Division: $88,011.00 Budget Code 15267
Federal: $88,000.00 Completion Date: 10/31/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165009
Other: $0.00 Election District: 2
Project Description:
The existing lighting system at Sitka Community Hospital was replaced with new high
efficiency lights, and new electronic controls were installed for lighting, heating and cooling
systems. It was anticipated that the investment cost would be recovered quickly based on
energy savings accrued by the new system. The Division administered the Institutional
Conservation Program (ICP) in Alaska which was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
The program focused on schools and hospitals. The Division recommended Sitka Community
Hospital project for funding.
Supplemental Information:
The federal funding for this program has since been eliminated.
Page 30
Compact fluorescent bulbs such as those shown above are making significant reductions
in electric lighting costs for the Sitka Community Hospital. The lights are more
expensive than incandescent lights, however they accrue savings because they last far
longer and use much less energy. The energy savings are maximized by the
computerized control system (below).
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Rural Heat Conservation/Fuel
Substitution
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$184,023.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $184,023.00 Budget Code 15138
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155299
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Identify site-specific, cost-effective measures that will reduce the amount of fuel oil used for
space heating in major buildings in selected rural communities, focusing on wood fuel
substitution and conservation measures as alternatives for minimizing fuel use. A Division
contractor, USKH, completed a literature survey and a report on existing publications on
energy systems, thermal energy consumption, energy cost and fuel wood availability and cost.
A database was prepared for major building heat use and a report was provided which
summarized the database, analyzed fuel wood cost and availability and recommended
priorities for onsite analysis.
Supplemental Information:
Rural Alaska communities use more than twice as much energy for space heating as they use
for electrical generation. Schools and other public buildings use about one-half of the space
heating energy in a typical rural community, while private residences consume the rest. Fuel
oil is the major source of energy in larger buildings. Waste heat produced by diesel power
generation has been effectively used in a number of communities for heating larger buildings;
however, in other villages substantial quantities of oil must be imported and stored for space
heating. purchase of fuel oil can present a significant financial drain for cash-poor
communities.
Page 31
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Thorne Bay Biomass
Feasibility
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
City of Thorne Bay
Total Cost:
$72,024.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15133
Federal: $11,012.00 Completion Date: 6/30/96
Local: $36,012.00 Agreement Number: 2155228
Other: $25,000.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
A feasibility analysis was made of using wood waste generated at a log sort yard to generate
electric power and process heat for the City of Thorne Bay and of a proposed secondary wood
processing facility. The Division provided funding for the project as part of the Alaska
Bioenergy Program and assisted Thorne Bay in defining the project, choosing an engineering
contractor and reviewing work products. The Thorne Bay City Council halted the study at 84%
completion after a draft report indicated high capital costs for the wood-fired power plant and
wood processing facility. Thorne Bay remains interested in wood product industry
development and possible use of wood residues for lumber drying and power.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is for the Alaska Bioenergy Program; local funding was from the City of
Thorne Bay; other funding was from a Rural Development Assistance (RDA) grant to the City
of Thorne Bay.
Page 32
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Upper Southeast Alaska Load
Forecast
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Southeast
Total Cost:
$30,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $30,000.00 Budget Code 15136
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 2/28/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Project funds were transferred from the Division via a Reimbursable Services Agreement
(RSA) to the University of Alaska Anchorage Institute for Social and Economic Research
(ISER) for preparation of electric energy and peak demand forecasts for selected communities
in Southeast Alaska. Two components corresponded to two separate project proposals: Upper
Chilkoot Hydroelectric Project and Kake-Petersburg Intertie. This also included load
information for the City of Klukwan. A review of existing load data and recent load forecasts
was made of the following load centers: Sitka, Juneau, Greens Creek Mine, Angoon, Tenakee
Springs and Hoonah.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 33
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Goat Lake Stream Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Alaska Power & Telephone
Total Cost:
$90,900.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15244
Federal: $45,450.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $45,450.00 Agreement Number: 2165900
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
This project conducted stream gauging at the outlet of Goat Lake in Southeast Alaska near
Skagway for use in possible small-scale hydroelectric power development. The project
covered three years through June 1, 1997. The Division worked in cooperation with Alaska
Power & Telephone and the U.S. Geological Survey to administer the project. The USGS
collected site data, analyzed and published it once it had been reviewed. All data -- preliminary
and final -- was made available to the public. AP&T subsequently developed the hydro project
which (as of April 1998) provided for 100% of Skagway’s electricity needs.
Supplemental Information:
Alaska Power & Telephone contributed 50% of the project cost and the U.S. Geological
Survey contributed 50%. No State contribution was necessary. Separate budget codes (15606
and 15109) were used for FY 1996 and FY 1994, respectively, as were separate grant
agreements, 2175902 and 2154901, respectively. Funding covered all three years.
Page 34
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kenai Natural Gas Study
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Total Cost:
$20,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $10,000.00 Budget Code 15104
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/25/95
Local: $10,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155201
Other: $0.00 Election District: 78
Project Description:
Provide grant funding to Kenai Peninsula Borough Economic Development District to conduct
a study on extending natural gas service to areas not then served by gas on the Kenai
Peninsula. The two largest communities that fell into this category were Homer and Seward.
The Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) of the University of Alaska Anchorage
performed the work and wrote a report under contract to the Kenai Peninsula Borough EDD.
The report identified natural gas supply alternatives, costs of supplying natural gas to target
population, cost comparisons with then current energy sources and the economics of
extending service. The Division of Energy provided contractor oversight and analysis
comments.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Economic Development District.
Page 35
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Little Tonzona Coal Feasibility
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Doyon Ltd.
Total Cost:
$50,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $50,000.00 Budget Code 15026
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143115
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Support Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between Doyon Ltd.
and the former Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC) of the U.S. Department of
Energy for rural energy production. This project focused on development of coal-fired
generation systems using coal from the Little Tonzona River area southeast of Nikolai.
Division funding was used to mine and transport Little Tonzona coal to a METC lab in Virginia
for coal characteristics tests.
Supplemental Information:
Doyon Ltd. contributed about $100,000 to the overall Little Tonzona project. The proposed
system proved to be uneconomic at the time.
Page 36
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Upper Chilkoot Lake Stream
Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Haines Light & Power
Total Cost:
$126,550.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15232
Federal: $63,275.00 Completion Date: 6/30/95
Local: $63,275.00 Agreement Number: 2165000
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
The project conducted stream gauging at the outlet of Upper Chilkoot Lake in Southeast
Alaska near Haines. The project covered three years through June 1, 1997 and gathered data
for later use in possible small hydroelectric power development. The Division worked in
cooperation with Haines Light & Power and the U.S. Geological survey to administer the
project. The USGS installed the equipment, collected and analyzed data and published it once
it had been reviewed. All stream flow data -- preliminary and final -- was made available to the
public.
Supplemental Information:
Haines Light & Power contributed 50% of the funding and the U.S. Geological survey
contributed 50%. No State contribution was necessary. Separate budget codes (15602 and
15101) were used for FY 1996 and FY 1994 respectively, as were separate grant agreements,
2175013 and 2143185, respectively.
Page 37
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
1 Fairbanks Waste-to-Energy —~
Planning \ .
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Total Cost:
$200,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $25,000.00 Budget Code 15022
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/94
Local: $175,000.00 Agreement Number: 2800559
Other: $0.00 Election District: 30
Project Description:
This project assisted in the development by the Fairbanks North Star Borough of its overall
solid waste management plan by evaluating Waste-to-Energy as a solid waste alternative.
The project developed three waste-to-energy options. The borough has solid waste
management responsibilities for the City of Fairbanks and outlying areas. The Division
selected the contractor for the waste-to-energy portion of the work and submitted a review of
written products to the borough. The borough solid waste management plan incorporated
waste-to-energy options as well as land filling, composting and recycling technologies.
Supplemental Information:
Division funding was from the U.S. Department of Energy. Local funding was from the
Fairbanks North Star Borough. This budget code covered work performed in FY1994. This
project was initiated under Budget Code 83412A.
Page 38
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Goat Lake Stream Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Alaska Power & Telephone
Total Cost:
$90,900.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15109
Federal: $45,450.00 Completion Date: 9/30/94
Local: $45,450.00 Agreement Number: 2154901
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
This project conducted stream gauging at the outlet of Goat Lake in Southeast Alaska near
Skagway for use in possible small-scale hydroelectric power development. The project
covered three years through June 1, 1997. The Division worked in cooperation with Alaska
Power & Telephone and the U.S. Geological Survey to administer the project. The USGS
collected site data, analyzed and published it once it had been reviewed. All data -- preliminary
and final -- was made available to the public. AP&T subsequently developed the hydro project
which (as of April 1998) provided for 100% of Skagway’s electricity needs.
Supplemental Information:
Alaska Power & Telephone contributed 50% of the project cost and the U.S. Geological
Survey contributed 50%. No State contribution was necessary. Separate budget codes (15244
and 15606) were used for FY 1995 and FY 1996, respectively, as were separate grant
agreements, 2165900 and 2175902, respectively. Funding covered all three years.
Page 39
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Juneau Heat Recovery and
Distribution
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Channel Corporation
Total Cost:
$10,495.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $10,495.00 Budget Code 83412B
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/31/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 3
Project Description:
This project provided an assessment of the feasibility of recovering heat from the municipal
solid waste (MSW) incinerators at Channel Corporation’s Juneau land fill as well as
constructing a district heating system to distribute heat to the nearby Lemon Creek
Correctional Center and other facilities in the vicinity. This included:
1. Conduct a prefeasibility analysis to estimate available incinerator energy, capital costs of
heat recovery and distribution, and perform simple financial analysis of costs and benefits of
alternatives including the status quo.
2. Identify possible sources of financing and conduct an initial financial analysis.
3. Conduct a full feasibility analysis and conceptual design of the facility.
A report was prepared which is on file with the Division. Heat recovery was not pursued
because of uncertain municipal solid waste flows and tipping fees.
Supplemental Information:
The Division hired a contractor, J.C. Bradford Co., and managed the project.
Page 40
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Seward Wood Waste
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$10,188.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $10,188.00 Budget Code 83412
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/31/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 8
Project Description:
Develop and initial assessment of the feasibility of various options for using wood waste from
a Seward saw mill owned by Chugach Alaska Corp. to produce heat only, or heat and
electricity for the mill, the nearby Spring Creek Correctional Center and other facilities in the
vicinity. This included:
1. An estimate of current heating and electrical requirements.
2. An estimate of quantities and costs of available mill residue, waste paper and waste wood,
coal and other potential fuels.
3. An estimate of capital costs for energy conservation and distribution; and,
4. Perform a simple financial analysis of the costs and benefits of various alternatives
including the status quo.
Results and recommendations were presented in a report. The Division designed and
conducted the analysis with assistance from a consultant, Energy Pacific Corp., the saw mill
and the City of Seward.
Supplemental Information:
A wood waste project did not move forward because the mill was shut down due to high costs.
The Division funding was from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Page 41
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
South Tongass Wood Waste
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Thorne Bay
Total Cost:
$76,367.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $22,950.00 Budget Code 83456
Federal: $53,417.00 Completion Date: 6/30/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Produce a feasibility study for a wood waste-fired electrical generation facility located in a
South Tongass community. The study was tailored to seek alternate energy markets for wood
waste on a regional basis, providing for a regional wood waste disposal facility and utility
power in a location offering highest feasibility and public benefit. This included a resource
assessment to obtain information on the quantity, quality, cost and long-term availability of
wood waste to supply the facility with fuel. The feasibility study was conducted and the final
report was written by the contractor, America North/Emcon Inc., under Division supervision.
Potential project sites were Thorne Bay and Ketchikan.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding was in grants to the Division from the U.S. Department of Energy Biomass
($9,617) and Bioenergy ($43,800) programs.
Page 42
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Low Rank Coal Water Fuel
Study
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$50,798.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $50,798.00 Budget Code 15020
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143150
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
This was a joint project between the Division of Energy and the Energy and Environmental
Research Center/U.S. Department of Energy to perform marketing tests of potential users of
low-rank coal-water fuel. The LRCWF is made from pulverized Alaska sub-bituminous coal
and water using a heat/pressurization process.
Supplemental Information:
The U.S. Department of Energy contributed $50,000 through the Energy and Environmental
Research Center (EERC) as its share of the project.
Page 43
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
METC - CRADA Workshop
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$10,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $10,000.00 Budget Code 15071
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The Division entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)
with the U.S. Department of Energy Morgantown Energy Technology Center (METC) on
March 9, 1994. Part of the CRADA was hosting a workshop for the application of advanced
power generating technologies which could be matched to the needs of rural Alaska. The
Division hosted the workshop May 17-18, 1994 in Anchorage. A workshop report was
completed.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 44
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Thorne Bay
Intertie/Wood/Diesel
Comparison
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
City of Thorne Bay
Total Cost:
$15,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $15,000.00 Budget Code 15029
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/31/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2140225
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Compare total economic benefits of three alternatives of providing power to Thorne Bay:
1. An electrical intertie between Craig/Klawock and Thorne Bay/Kasaan;
2. No intertie and diesel-generated power at Thorne Bay; and,
3. No intertie and woodwaste-fired power at Thorne Bay.
The Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) of the University of Alaska Anchorage
performed the study under a Reimbursable Services Agreement with the Division. The
Division reviewed the work and prepared a finding on which alternative would result in the
greatest long-term benefit to the residents of Prince of Wales Island.
Supplemental Information:
This project was to help determine whether to fund a study of the feasibility of a woodwaste-
fired facility in Thorne Bay.
Page 45
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Upper Chilkoot Lake Stream
Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Haines Light & Power
Total Cost:
$126,550.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15101
Federal: $63,275.00 Completion Date: 6/30/94
Local: $63,275.00 Agreement Number: 2143185
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
The project conducted stream gauging at the outlet of Upper Chilkoot Lake in Southeast
Alaska near Haines. The project covered three years through June 1, 1997 and gathered data
for later use in possible small hydroelectric power development. The Division worked in
cooperation with Haines Light & Power and the U.S. Geological survey to administer the
project. The USGS installed the equipment, collected and analyzed data and published it once
it had been reviewed. All stream flow data -- preliminary and final -- was made available to the
public.
Supplemental Information:
Haines Light & Power contributed 50% of the funding and the U.S. Geological Survey
contributed 50%. No State contribution was necessary. Separate budget codes (15232 and
15602) were used for FY 1995 and FY 1996 respectively, as were separate grant agreements,
2165000 and 2175013, respectively.
Page 46
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
NYAC Hydroelectric Stream
Gauging
Project Program:
Alternative Energy
Recipient:
Calista Corporation
Total Cost:
$2,406.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $2,406.00 Budget Code 15596
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/30/93
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Perform stream gauging on Tuluksak River, Bear Creek and State Creek for NYAC
hydroelectric planning on behalf of Calista Corporation. Federal funds from Sandia National
Laboratory/Department of Energy covered costs through August 1993. This budget paid for
stream gauge close out costs incurred in September 1993. Close-out costs included recovery
of data for the last several months of gauging.
Supplemental Information:
NYAC is an acronym for New York Alaska Company which mined in the area many years ago.
Project contractor was HDR Alaska Inc.
Page 47
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Huslia Bulk Fuel Emergency
Response
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Emergency
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
City of Huslia
Total Cost:
$675,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $425,000.00 Budget Code 15703
Federal: $0.00 Compietion Date: 6/30/99
Local: $50,000.00 Agreement Number: 2195001
Other: $200,000.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Complete emergency relocation of the bulk fuel tank farms of the City of Huslia and Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) which were too close the Koyukuk River and which were
under an immediate threat due to erosion. Major work components included project design,
relocation of equipment and facilities, install all required steel piping, prepare as-built drawings
and prepare required regulatory and response plans including the training of local personnel in
the day-to-day operations of the tank farm and for receiving fuel on an annual basis.
Supplemental Information:
The Division contribution was made from the Division of Emergency Services. The local
contribution was from the City of Huslia. Other funding was from a Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG). Denali Commission demonstration project was initiated to complete
painting and fencing. Project is complete with the exception of final inspection and completion
of punch list items.
Page 48
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Alatna Flood Emergency
Repairs
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Emergency
Recipient:
Alatna Village Council
Total Cost:
$37,576.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $37,576.00 Budget Code 15149
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/1/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Repair damage to Alatna’s electrical distribution system caused by the Koyukuk River flood in
1994. The region subsequently was declared a disaster area by Gov. Tony Knowles.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 49
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Allakaket Flood Emergency
Repair
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Emergency
Recipient:
City of Allakaket
Total Cost:
$220,143.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $220,143.00 Budget Code 15067
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/10/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165022
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Rebuild bulk fuel tank farm and electrical distribution system both of which were damaged
during a flood on the Koyukuk River in 1994. The region was subsequently declared a disaster
area by Gov. Tony Knowles.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 50
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chevak KSD Bulk Fuel Repairs
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Kashunamiut School District
Total Cost:
$0.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15317
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/27/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
This project was originally intended to replace the piping system for the Kashunamiut School
District tank farm facility in Chevak. The project was cancelled and the funds redirected to a
bulk fuel upgrade project. See also Budget Code # 15165, Chevak Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative Bulk Fuel Repair.
Supplemental Information:
Page 51
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chevak AVEC Bulk Fuel Repair
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$0.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15165
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/23/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
This project was originally intended to replace the piping system for the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative (AVEC) tank farm facility in Chevak. The project was cancelled and the funds
redirected to a bulk fuel upgrade project. See also Budget Code # 15317, Chevak
Kashunamiut School District Bulk Fuel Repair.
Supplemental Information:
Page 52
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kongiganak Piping
Construction
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Native Village of Kongiganak
Total Cost:
$35,684.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $35,684.00 Budget Code 15670
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/28/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185031
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Replace victaulic fittings with welded steel pipe between the Kongiganak Village tank farm and
the powerhouse with a tee to the washeteria; install new welded and flanged steel manifolds
with pressure relieving devices and stainless steel flexes.
Supplemental Information:
This project was in response to a U.S. Coast Guard citation.
Page 53
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Noatak IRA Bulk Fuel Repairs
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Native Village of Noatak (IRA)
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $100,000.00 Budget Code 15308
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185020
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Repair fill line piping and manifold piping for the Native Village of Noatak (IRA) bulk fuel tanks.
The scope of work provided a fill line from the airstrip to the tank farm and allowed clean up of
valving manifolding.
Supplemental Information:
The existing marine fill facilities cannot be used because the Noatak River is no longer of
adequate depth to permit barge service. Fuel must be delivered by air.
Page 54
r. Sa BEF Z fe ees as ‘is y ee
Leaking pipes, such as the one picture above, were a major problem for bulk fuel tank
farms in Noatak, a community on the Noatak River north of Kotzebue. The Division
instituted a piping repair project to alleviate such problems. The repair project did not,
nor was it intended to, bring all tank farms completely up to code. Pictured above is the fill point for the Noatak IRA, Northwest Arctic Borough school and
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative tank farms. Construction of a new fill point was part
of the piping project. The fill pipelines are protected by a metal bollard. A catch basin
for spilled fuel is directly under the fill valves.
The photograph at left shows detail
on the stainless steel flex hose
which connects tanks in the
Northwest Arctic Borough school
tank farm in Noatak to the
manifold piping. The small pipe
which takes off from the manifold
pipe and proceeds up the tank is
part of a pressure relief system. If
pressure in the manifold piping
exceeds 75 psi, the relief system
opens and allows fuel and vapor to
be shunted into the tank and not
into the environment.
The photo below shows the
entirety of the school tank farm
and its new manifold piping. The
piping-only project was not
intended to bring the tank farm into
total regulatory compliance but to
assure that the tank farm could
continue to receive fuel.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Noatak AVEC Tank Farm
Piping Repairs
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$85,250.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $64,000.00 Budget Code 15306
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/98
Local: $21,250.00 Agreement Number: 2185018
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Existing marine fill facilities could no longer be used by barges because the Noatak River level
has permanently dropped. This project provided a new fill line from the airport and repaired fill
piping and manifold piping for Alaska Village
Electric Cooperative (AVEC), Northwest Arctic Borough School District and the Native Village
of Noatak (IRA) bulk fuel storage tanks. This project was completed under two budget codes
(15306 and 15308) and two agreements (2185018 and 2185020 respectively).
Supplemental Information:
Local funding came from AVEC. The Division provided grant funds and project oversight.
Page 55
Pictured above is the piping used to transfer fuel from the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative (AVEC) tank farm in Noatak to its powerhouse. The piping was installed as
part of a project to repair faulting fill and manifold piping in several Noatak tank farms.
The pipes and valves are steel.
Several improvements were added to the Noatak IRA Council self-diking tanks including
“T” vents (forefront and back), two 10-inch emergency vents (behind “T” vent in front
and attached to “T” vent in rear ) and a new manhole and cover. This photo was taken
after vent installation but before clean-up.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Quinhagak AVEC Piping Repair a
Project Program: yy Bulk Fuel Repair gee
Recipient: = Z
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative ..
Total Cost: “y,
$60,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $60,000.00 Budget Code 15311
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/15/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165050
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
The existing fuel line from the Kanektok River to the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
(AVEC) tank farm in Quinhagak was replaced with welded steel pipe and associated
equipment. The manifold piping within the tank farm also was replaced. The work enabled the
tank farm to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The work did not -- nor was
it intended to -- make the tank farm entirely code-compliant.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 56
The photograph above shows
piping within the Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative
(AVEC) tank farm at
Quinhagak. The piping was old
and leaking, as evidenced by the
catch bucket under the tank
feeder line. The photo below
shows the new manifold piping
with welded connections and
steel valves. The piping meets
U.S. Coast Guard regulations
for fuel delivery pipe systems.
The piping project did not, nor
was it intended to, make the
tank farm totally code-
compliant.
-™ Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Saint George Bulk Fuel Tank
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
City of Saint George
Total Cost:
$20,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $20,000.00 Budget Code 15620
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/20/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175043
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
Purchase, transport and install one 4,000-gallon bulk fuel tank for the City of Saint George
electric utility.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 57
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
U.S. Coast Guard Citation ihe
Response
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient: | > ‘ilillilin,
Communities named in project description |" J ; ‘ ge
Total Cost: yi Oa. 1 PO
$103,057.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $103,057.00 Budget Code 15274
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/22/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155276
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
This project developed Operations Manuals for bulk fuel tank farms in Napaskiak, Kipnuk,
Kwethluk and Akiak in response to above ground storage tank (AST) citations issued by the
U.S. Coast Guard. As long as the citations were in place, the respective communities could
not receive diesel fuel for heating and power generation purposes. Cost for this part of the
project was $81,057. This project also developed a Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures (SPCC) plan and a conceptual design for a bulk fuel tank farm in Elfin Cove
in Southeast in response to a citation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Cost
for this part of the project was $22,000.
Supplemental Information:
The Division used one of its contracted multi-discipline engineering services firms (USKH),
Work Order #9) to perform the work and provided project oversight.
Page 58
The Division contracted to develop a Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures (SPCC) plan for a bulk fuel tank farm at Elfin Cove in response
to a citation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Pictured above is a
view of the tank farm as it is seen from Cross Sound. The photo below provides
more detail on the tank farm.
At left are the marine fill pipelines
which are used to transfer diesel and
gasoline from the marine fill point at
the end of the dock to the bulk fuel
tank farm on shore.
In the photo below, inspectors
review the condition of the tank
farm prior to writing the Spill
=| Prevention Control and
=| Countermeasures (SPCC) plan. The
plan was written under contract to
| the Division of Energy in response
to an Environmental Protection
Agency citation.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Tuluksak Bulk Fuel Repair
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Tulkisarmute IRA Council
Total Cost:
$10,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $10,000.00 Budget Code 15356
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/20/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165071
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Repair bulk fuel pipeline serving Tulkisarmute IRA Council bulk fuel tank farm. The work
consisted of installing welded/flanged steel piping manifold between the tanks and the power
plant using stainless steel flex connectors, steel body valves and pressure relieving devices.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 59
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Russian Mission AVEC Bulk
Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative [
Total Cost: ca
$150,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15118
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/2/97
Local: $75,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155298
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Fill and manifold piping was installed at the relocated Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
(AVEC) bulk fuel tank farm in Russian Mission. Work included installation of new piping
manifold within the tank farm, a new distribution pipeline from the tank farm to the AVEC
powerhouse, a new fill pipeline between the river and the Lower Yukon School District tank
farm and a new fill pipeline form the school district to the AVEC tank farm. As part of the work,
a dike with liner was constructed and approximately 50,000 gallons of fuel capacity was
installed.
Supplemental Information:
The local contribution was from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.
Page 60
The new bulk fuel fill pipeline enters the AVEC tank farm in Russian Mission without
piercing the wall of the tank farm containment dike. The pipeline is welded steel with
steel valves and stainless steel flex connectors. The pipeline and manifold piping meet
U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The photo below shows the new dike
which was constructed around the relocated tank farm.
This photograph shows the new marine fill point for the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative tank farm in Russian Mission. The site is protected by piping and has
required signage. The photo below shows the location of the fill point in relation to the
Yukon River. The pipeline, which is supported by wooden blocks, follows a four-
wheeler/snowmachine trail from the river to the village.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Alatna Fuel Tank Purchase
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alatna Village Council
Total Cost:
$23,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $23,000.00 Budget Code 15234
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/17/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155303
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A 10,000-gallon, double-wall, skid-mounted bulk fuel tank was purchased and installed in
Alatna to store residential heating fuel. The tank replaced storage capacity lost as a result of
flooding by the Koyukuk River.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 61
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Allakaket YKSD Bulk Fuel
Repairs
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Total Cost:
$83,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: | $80,000.00 Budget Code 15242
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/1/96
Local: $3,000.00 Agreement Number: 2156022
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Allakaket: One, 3,000-gallon double-wall tank and one 6,000-gallon double-wall tank were
installed near Yukon-Koyukuk School District facilities. Piping was installed, along with
associated equipment, to connect the tank to the school and to the old school powerhouse
building.
Hughes: Two, above-ground, 500-gallon double-wall storage tanks were installed at the
school an teachers’ quarters. Piping and associated equipment were installed between the
tank and the school boiler rooms and teachers’ quarters.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was from the Yukon-Koyukuk School District.
Page 62
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kiana AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Repair
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost: Fae PO =
$36,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $36,000.00 Budget Code 15085
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/15/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143184
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Correct serious deficiencies in Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) bulk fuel storage
facility in Kiana; replace leaking pipeline system; install a new welded steel fill pipeline from
the beach to the tank farm. The pipeline will also serve the elementary school and the City of
Kiana tank farm.
Supplemental Information:
Project was constructed simultaneously with Budget Code 15087 City of Kiana Bulk Fuel
Piping Repairs.
Page 63
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Lower Kalskag AVEC Bulk
Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$30,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $20,000.00 Budget Code 15211
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/17/96
Local: $10,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165015
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
The existing piping manifold and fill pipeline were replaced at the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative (AVEC) bulk fuel tank farm in Lower Kalskag. A three-inch welded steel piping
manifold, stainless steel flex connectors and associated equipment were installed within the
tank farm. A three-inch welded steel fill pipeline was installed from the Kuskokwim River fuel
barge header to the tank farm. The new piping meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements for fuel
delivery systems. The work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the rest of the tank farm
entirely code compliant.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.
Page 64
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Shaktoolik City Bulk Fuel
Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
City of Shaktoolik
Total Cost:
$170,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $170,000.00 Budget Code 15099
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165003
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
The original fill and manifold piping were replaced at the Shaktoolik City/Alaska Village
Electric Cooperative (AVEC) tank farm. Work items included designing the pipeline and
manifold piping; installing piping with associated equipment and preparing as-built drawings.
This work enabled the tank farm to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The
work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tank farm entirely code-compliant.
Supplemental Information:
See also Budget Code 15210 - Shaktoolik AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping. The two projects were
constructed jointly.
Page 65
Shaktoolik before: The pipe entering the photo (above) from the bottom and zigzagging
to middle center is the fill system for the Shaktoolik tank farm. In many instances, the
pipe lies directly on the ground. Fittings are threaded. The photo below is a close-up of
the tank farm manifold piping showing significant fuel leaks (darkened soil). This pipe
also is threaded, not welded. Pipe supports are in poor condition or non-existent.
Fill and manifold piping at the Shaktoolik tank farm has been replaced with
Schedule 40 welded steel pipe (above). Brass valves and fittings also have been
replaced with steel valves and fittings. Flex hose is used where needed and
appropriate wood supports are used for the length of the line. The system enables
Shaktoolik to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for fuel deliveries. It was not
designed to make the entire tank farm code-compliant. The valve to the lower
right of the gentleman (below) connects to a new separate fill line for School
District tanks. This allows for more accurate tracking of fuel.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Shaktoolik AVEC Bulk Fuel
Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$190,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $170,000.00 Budget Code 15210
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/96
Local: $20,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165004
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
The existing fill and manifold piping were replaced at the Shaktoolik bulk fuel tank farm which
serves both the City of Shaktoolik and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). Scope of
work included designing the fill and manifold piping; installing piping with associated
equipment and preparing as-built drawings. This work enabled the tank farm to meet U.S.
Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make
the tank farm entirely code-compliant.
Supplemental Information:
This project was completed in conjunction with Budget Code 15099 - City of Shaktoolik Bulk
Fuel Piping. Local funding was from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.
Page 66
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Tununak Piping Replacement
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$68,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $68,000.00 Budget Code 14609
Federal: $0.00 Compietion Date: 8/14/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2803185
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
Existing fill and distribution pipelines in Tununak which serve the Lower Kuskokwim School
District and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative were replaced. Work included installing
welded steel pipeline to the tank farms and replacing piping manifolds and existing distribution
piping.
Supplemental Information:
The Lower Kuskokwim School District received a letter from the U.S. Coast Guard citing it for
violation of regulations regarding fuel deliveries.
Page 67
a
Shown is a properly constructed bulk fuel fill point. This is the point where the
hose from the fuel barge connects to the fill pipeline to the tank farm. The fill
system meets code, has a properly sized containment trap and is surrounded by
protective metal stakes. The fill point also has appropriate signage.
The Tununak tank farm also received a new manifold piping system of Schedule
40 welded steel pipe with steel valves. The piping project was not intended to
make the tank farm entirely code complaint.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Grayling AVEC Bulk Fuel
Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$145,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $145,000.00 Budget Code 15128
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165005
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Above ground welded steel pipe was installed from the Yukon River marine fill point to serve
tank farms within the City of Grayling including Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Iditarod
Area School District and the City of Grayling. New welded and flanged steel manifold piping
with pressure relief devices and stainless steel flex hoses were installed as was emergency
venting on all tanks. The new piping meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements for fuel delivery
systems. The work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tank farms entirely code-
compliant.
Supplemental Information:
This project was completed in conjunction with Budget Code 15129 Iditarod Area School
District Bulk Fuel Piping, and Budget Code 15130 City of Grayling Bulk Fuel Piping. Division
funding covered all three projects.
Page 68
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Grayling [ASD Bulk Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Iditarod Area School District
Total Cost:
$145,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $145,000.00 Budget Code 15129
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165006
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Above ground welded steel pipe was installed from the Yukon River marine fill point to serve
tank farms within the City of Grayling including Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Iditarod
Area School District and the City of Grayling. New welded and flanged steel manifold piping
with pressure relief devices and stainless steel flex hoses were installed as was emergency
venting on all tanks. The new piping meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements for fuel delivery
systems. The work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tank farms entirely code-
compliant.
Supplemental Information:
This project was constructed in conjunction with Budget Code 15128 Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative Bulk Fuel Piping, and Budget Code 15130 City of Grayling Bulk Fuel Piping.
Division funding covered all three projects.
Page 69
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
r—- Grayling City Bulk Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
City of Grayling
Total Cost:
$145,000.00
iain
Ala fy
Funding Sources:
Division: $145,000.00 Budget Code 15130
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165007
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Above ground welded steel pipe was installed from the Yukon River marine fill point to serve
tank farms within the City of Grayling including Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Iditarod
Area School District and the City of Grayling. New welded and flanged steel manifold piping
with pressure relief devices and stainless steel flex hoses were installed as was emergency
venting on all tanks. The new piping meets U.S. Coast Guard requirements for fuel delivery
systems. The work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tank farms entirely code-
compliant.
Supplemental Information:
This project was constructed in conjunction with Budget Code 15128 Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative Bulk Fuel Piping, and Budget Code 15129 Iditarod Area School District Bulk Fuel
Piping. Division funding covered all three projects.
Page 70
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kaltag YKSD Bulk Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Yukon/Koyukuk School District
Total Cost:
$75,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15209
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/31/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165021
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Above ground welded steel pipe was installed from the Yukon River marine fill point to bulk
fuel tank farms in Kaltag owned by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) and the
Yukon/Koyukuk School District. Manifold piping within the tank farms also was installed. The
work enabled the tanks farms to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The
work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tank farms entirely code-compliant.
Supplemental Information:
This project was constructed in conjunction with Budget Code 15208, Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative Bulk Fuel Piping.
Page 71
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kaltag AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$87,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15208
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/31/95
Local: $12,500.00 Agreement Number: 2155289
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Above ground welded steel pipe was installed from the Yukon River marine fill point to bulk
fuel tank farms in Kaltag owned by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative and the
Yukon/Koyukuk School District. Manifold piping within the tank farms also was installed. The
work enabled the tanks farms to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The
work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tank farms entirely code-compliant.
Supplemental Information:
The project was constructed in conjunction with Budget Code 15209, Yukon/Koyukuk School
District Bulk Fuel Piping. Local funding was from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.
Page 72
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kipnuk Lower Kuskokwim
School District Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Lower Kuskokwim School District
Total Cost:
$73,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $73,000.00 Budget Code 14608
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 1/15/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2803184
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Approximately 2,000 feet of bulk fuel fill piping from the beach to the Lower Kuskokwim
School District (LKSD) tank farm was replaced as was the manifold piping within the tank farm
and the distribution piping. The work enabled the tank farm to meet U.S. Coast Guard
Regulations for receiving fuel. The work did not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tank farm
entirely code compliant.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 73
Kipnuk piping project, before: The manifold piping (above) within the tank farm
was constructed with victaulic joints which do not meet current codes. The pipe
also typically rested on the ground with no supports. Below can be seen the
hodge podge nature of the manifold piping. The support timbers were darkened
by fuel leaks.
Kipnuk piping project after: Manifold piping has been replaced with stainless
steel, welded pipe with steel valves and flex hose connectors. The piping project
enabled the tank farm to receive fuel. The project did not make the tank farm
entirely code-compliant, i.e. the inadequate security fencing, at right in photo
above. Below is detail on the fill piping portion of the project.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Nulato AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$67,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $52,500.00 Budget Code 15121
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/95
Local: $15,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155234
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
The existing fuel line and piping manifold for the City of Nulato bulk fuel tank farm was replaced from the Yukon River marine header to the tank farm and new manifold piping was
installed within the tank farm. Also installed was a fuel line from the City pipeline to the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) tank farm along with associated components. This work
enabled both tank farms to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The work did
not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tanks farms entirely code-compliant.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution is from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). This project was
constructed in conjunction with Budget Code 15122 City of Nulato Bulk Fuei Piping.
Page 74
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Nulato City Bulk Fuel Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
City of Nulato
Total Cost:
$67,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $52,500.00 Budget Code 15122
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/95
Local: $15,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155233
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
The existing fuel line and piping manifold for the City of Nulato bulk fuel tank farm was
replaced from the Yukon River marine header to the tank farm and new manifold piping was
installed within the tank farm. Also installed was a fuel line from the City pipeline to the Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) tank farm along with associated components. This work
enabled both tank farms to meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel. The work did
not -- nor was it intended to -- make the tanks farms entirely code-compliant.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution is from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. This project was constructed in
conjunction with Budget Code 15121 AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping.
Page 75
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kiana Bulk Fuel Piping Repair
Project Program: yy
Bulk Fuel Repair iM
Recipient:
City of Kiana k.
Total Cost: the ‘
$45,000.00 Maen oO *
Funding Sources:
Division: $45,000.00 Budget Code 15087
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/15/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143183
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Construct welded steel manifold piping and distribution piping to the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative fill pipeline to correct serious deficiencies and code violations as well as to fix
leaking pipeline system.
Supplemental Information:
Project was constructed simultaneously with Budget Code 15085 AVEC Bulk Fuel Piping
Repair.
Page 76
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
New Stuyahok AVEC Bulk Fuel
Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$54,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $54,000.00 Budget Code 15075
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143172
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Install above ground, welded steel pipe from Nushagak River to Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative (AVEC) bulk fuel tank farm; install new welded and flanged manifold piping as
well as pressure relief devices and stainless steel flex hose within the tank farm; provide
emergency venting.
Supplemental Information:
Project was managed by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC).
Page 77
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Selawik NWABSD Tank Farm
Upgrade
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Repair
Recipient:
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
Total Cost:
$185,608.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $185,608.00 Budget Code 83507
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/93
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2803183
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Piping system and tank farm were in a serious state of disrepair. Project re-leveled school
tank on new foundations; replaced fill pipeline serving both the Northwest Arctic Borough
School District in Selawik as well as Alaska Village Electric Cooperative tank farm; and,
replaced distribution piping serving both the school and city facilities. New valves and manifold
piping was installed within the school tank farm.
Supplemental Information:
The project was managed by the Northwest Arctic Borough School District.
Page 78
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Akiak Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Akiak Native Community
Total Cost:
$1,336,600.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $814,600.00 Budget Code 15645
Federal: $500,000.00 Completion Date: 2/29/00
Local: $22,000.00 Agreement Number: 2185022
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Design and construct a new, consolidated bulk fuel tank farm in Akiak. The tank farm includes
the City of Akiak, Akiak Native Community (IRA) and Kokarmuit Corporation. The scope of
work included preparing the design and cost estimate; constructing the facility including a
retail sale fuel facility and truck rack, installing manifold, fill and distribution piping, preparing
as-built drawings; and preparing required spill prevention, response and operations manuals
and plans.
Supplemental Information:
Federal contribution is HUD Indian Community Development Block Grant. Local funding is
from the Akiak Native Community (IRA). Project is complete with the exception of final
inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 79
Above and below are before photos of the City of Akiak bulk fuel tank farm which
provided fuel to the powerhouse. The photos illustrate lack of security fencing, rusting
tanks, inadequate secondary containment, no warning signs and leaking pipes.
Construction has been completed on a code-compliant, consolidated bulk fuel tank farm
in Akiak, on the Kuskokwim River northeast of Bethel. Pictured above is an overall view
of the tank farm with a dispensing site at the left and a tanker truck-fill enclosure at the
right. Below is a view of tops of the tanks with their access ladders, venting systems and
overfill protection systems.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Anvik EPA Tank Farm \
Construction \ ia
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Anvik Bulk Fuel Company
Total Cost: ya Mame.
$976,077.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $650,000.00 Budget Code 15641
Federal: $326,077.00 Completion Date: 12/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185060
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Design and construct a consolidated. code-compliant tank farm including a new retail sale fuel
facility for the City of Anvik/Washeteria and for the Iditarod Area School District. The scope of
work includes design by consultant and preparation of a cost estimate; project management
by the Division; and construction by force account labor. Specific tasks include: 1. Obtain
required permits including Corps of Engineers Wetlands Permit, State Fire Marshall approval,
rights-of-way and site control; 2. Construct tank farm and retail sale fuel facility with secondary
containment dike and chain link fence, install sufficient tank capacity to meet communhity’s
yearly heating fuel and gasoline needs; 3. Install weided/flanged steel piping manifold using
stainless steel flex connectors, steel valves and pressure relieving devices; 4. Install welded
steel pipelines to tank farm facilities and end users; 5. Install welded steel pipelines from the
marine receiving point to the tank farm facilities; 6. Install welded steel pipelines from the retail
sale tank farm to the dispenser, with solenoid valves or other means of isolating the pipelines
from the tanks; 7. Prepare as-built drawings of completed project; 8. Prepare Spill Prevention
control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan, U.S. Coast Guard Operations Manual and an
Environmental Protection Agency Spill Response Plan in accordance with regulatory
requirements.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA#1 for $321,955 and
EPA#2 for $4,122). Project is complete with the exception of final inspection and completion of
punch list items.
Page 80
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chignik Lake EPA Tank Farm
Construction
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Chignik Lake Village Council
Total Cost:
$715,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $105,000.00 Budget Code 15655
Federal: $610,000.00 Completion Date: 12/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185070
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
Design and construct a consolidated, code-compliant tank farm including a new retail sale fuel
facility for the Chignik Lake Village Council and the Lake and Peninsula School District. The
scope of work includes design by consultant and preparation of a cost estimate; project
management by the Division; and construction by force account labor. Specific tasks include:
1. Obtain required permits including Corps of Engineers Wetlands Permit, State Fire Marshall
approval, rights-of-way and site control; 2. Construct tank farm and retail sale fuel facility with
secondary containment dike and chain link fence, install sufficient tank capacity to meet
community's yearly heating fuel and gasoline needs; 3. Install welded/flanged steel piping
manifold using stainless steel flex connectors, steel valves and pressure relieving devices; 4.
Prepare as-built drawings of completed project; 5. Prepare Spill Prevention contro! and
Countermeasure (SPCC) plan, U.S. Coast Guard Operations Manual and an Environmental
Protection Agency Spill Response Plan in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. See also Project 15635.
Project is complete with the exception of final inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 81
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Elim Tank Farm
Upgrade/Consolidation 3
S
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Native Village of Elim
Total Cost: A Mate
$740,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $20,000.00 Budget Code 15649
Federal: $400,000.00 Completion Date: 9/1/99
Local: $120,000.00 Agreement Number: 2185045
Other: $200,000.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
Design and construct a consolidated, code-compliant bulk fuel tank farm including a new retail
sale fuel facility for the City of Elim, Native Village of Elim (Tribal Council) and Alaska Native
Industries Cooperative Association Inc. (ANICA). Upgraded facility will have storage capacity
of about 142,230 gallons of fuel. The scope of work includes obtaining required permits,
constructing the facilities including secondary containment and fencing; installing welded steel
manifold piping; preparing as-built drawings and preparing required spill control, operations
and response plans and manuals.
Supplemental Information:
Federal contribution is from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Indian
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG). Local contribution is from ANICA and the Elim
IRA Council. Other is a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant to the City of Elim.
Project is complete with the exception of final inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 82
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Grayling EPA Tank Farm
Construction
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Grayling Bulk Fuel Corporation
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Iditarod Area School District
Total Cost:
$966,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $250,000.00 Budget Code 15642
Federal: $716,000.00 Completion Date: 6/30/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175064
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Design and construct a consolidated, code-compliant tank farm including a new retail sale fuel
facility for the City of Grayling/Washeteria, the Iditarod Area School District, and Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). The scope of work includes design by consultant and
preparation of a cost estimate; project management by the Division; and construction by force
account labor. Specific tasks include:
1. Obtain required permits including Corps of Engineers Wetlands Permit, State Fire Marshall
approval, rights-of-way and site control; 2. Construct tank farm and retail sale fuel facility with
secondary containment dike and chain link fence, install sufficient tank capacity to meet
community's yearly heating fuel and gasoline needs; 3. Install welded/flanged steel piping
manifold using stainless steel flex connectors, steel valves and pressure relieving devices; 4.
Install welded steel pipelines from the marine receiving point to the tank farm facilities; 5.
Install welded steel pipelines from the retail sale tank farm to the dispenser, with solenoid
valves or other means of isolating the pipelines from the tanks; 6. Prepare as-built drawings of
completed project; 7. Prepare Spill Prevention control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan, U.S.
Coast Guard Operations Manual and an Environmental Protection Agency Spill Response Plan in accordance with regulatory requirements; 8. Prepare an Owners Manual for each
facility.
Supplemental Information:
Federal Funding is from the Environmental Protection Agency. Project is complete with the
exception of final inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 83
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kake Bulk Fuel Containment
Upgrade
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Tlingit-Haida Regional Electrical Authority
Total Cost:
$144,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $82,000.00 Budget Code 15639
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/16/99
Local: $62,000.00 Agreement Number: 2185008
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
This project designed and constructed a fuel storage facility with secondary containment and
a chainlink fence. The fuel tanks involved were double wall, self-diked tanks which did not
require containment structures. The project was needed because regulations were recently
changed to require containment structures if any of the tanks in the tank farm exceeded
12,000 gallons. All tanks in the Kake tank farm exceeded 20,000 gallons.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding is from Tlingit-Haida Regional Electrical Authority.
Page 84
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kaltag EPA Tank Farm
Consolidation
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Kaltag
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
Total Cost:
$856,900.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $250,000.00 Budget Code 15643
Federal: $606,900.00 Completion Date: 12/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185051
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Design and construct a consolidated, code-compliant tank farm including a new retail sale fuel
facility for the City of Kaltag/Washeteria and the Yukon-Koyukuk Schooi District. The scope of
work includes design by consultant and preparation of a cost estimate; project management
by the Division; and construction by force account labor. Specific tasks include:
1. Obtain required permits including Corps of Engineers Wetlands Permit, State Fire Marshall
approval, rights-of-way and site control; 2. Construct tank farm and retail sale fuel facility with
secondary containment dike and chain link fence, install sufficient tank capacity to meet
community’s yearly heating fuel and gasoline needs; 3. Install welded/flanged steel piping
manifold using stainless steel flex connectors, steel valves and pressure relieving devices; 4.
Install welded steel pipelines from the marine receiving point to the tank farm facilities; 5.
Install welded steel pipelines from the retail sale tank farm to the dispenser, with solenoid
valves or other means of isolating the pipelines from the tanks; 6. Prepare as-built drawings of
completed project; 7. Prepare Spill Prevention control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan, U.S.
Coast Guard Operations Manual and an Environmental Protection Agency Spill Response
Plan in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from the Environmental Protection Agency. Project is complete with the
exception of final inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 85
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
KSD Bulk Fuel Upgrades
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Kuspuk School District
Total Cost:
$25,185.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $25,185.00 Budget Code 15660
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/16/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2195003
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Bulk fuel projects in the Kuspuk School District communities of Crooked Creek and
Chuathbaluk were developed in cooperation with the Department of Education and the
Department of Environmental Conservation. The projects were identified by a joint selection
committee comprised of the departments of Education and Environmental Conservation and
the Division. The scope of work for each community was:
1. Crooked Creek - a contractor provided a preliminary design report for school facilities.
2. Chuathbaluk - a contractor provided a preliminary design report for school facilities.
Supplemental Information:
Department of Education funding was transferred from the Department of Environmental
Conservation to the Division through a Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA).
Page 86
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kwigillingok Bulk Fuel Tank
Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Native Village of Kwigillingok (IRA)
Total Cost:
$1,305,448.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $805,448.00 Budget Code 15124
Federal: $500,000.00 Completion Date: 12/16/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165042
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Design and construct new bulk fuel storage tank farm for the Native Village of Kwigillingok
(IRA) including a new retail sale fuel facility. The scope for work included: completing the
design and construction estimate; obtaining permits; constructing tank farm facilities; installing
welded steel fill, manifold and distribution piping; preparing as-built drawings, and writing
required spill prevention, operations and spill response plans and manuals.
Supplemental Information:
Federal contribution is from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Indian
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) awarded to the IRA Council.
Page 87
Above and below are photographs of one of the Kwigillingok tank farms replaced by a
new, consolidated facility. Code violations include but are not limited to: severely rusted
tanks, now secondary containment, no security fencing/lighting/signage, failing
foundations and inadequate valves.
Above is a photograph of the new bulk fuel tank farm in Kwigillingok. Below is a
photograph of the tank farm control panel. The completed tank farm meets all Federal and
State codes and regulations for bulk fuel storage.
ao 0920 2099 eS £6 [fez oe 2 @0
i Ma
The two pipes on the right are 3-inch gasoline and diesel fill pipelines going to the tank
farm from the marine fill point. The two, 2-inch pipelines on the left are gasoline and
diesel distribution lines going from the Kwigillingok tank farm to the new dispensing
facility which is pictured below.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Marshall Bulk Fuel
Consolidation
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Maserculiq Corporation
Total Cost:
$635,540.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $256,834.00 Budget Code 15621
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/1/99
Local: $178,706.00 Agreement Number: 2175044
Other: $200,000.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Construction a consolidated, code-compliant bulk fuel tank farm with a retail fuel facility for the
City of Marshall and Maserculiq Corporation on corporation land. The scope of work includes
tank farm design, obtaining permits, constructing the facility, installing welded steel manifold
piping and valves, prepare the as-built; and prepare required spill prevention, spill response
and operations manuals and plans.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution is from Maserculiq Corp. Other funding is from a Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) awarded to the City of Marshall. Project is complete with the exception of
final inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 88
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Sheldon Point Fuel Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Swan Lake Corporation
Total Cost:
$840,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: | $610,000.00 Budget Code 15162
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/99
Local: $230,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155263
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
Relocate bulk fuel tanks that serve Swan Lake Corporation, the power plant and the future
washeteria into a code-compliant facility and construct a new code-compliant dike. The scope
of work included new tank farm design and construction; obtaining appropriate permits;
installing welded steel manifold, fill and distribution pipelines; and preparing as-built drawings.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is a $75,000 Rural
Development Assistance (RDA) grant; $25,000 Capital Matching Grant and $130,000 from
Swan Lake Corporation. Project is complete with the exception of final inspection and
completion of punch list items.
Page 89
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Rural Compliance Assistance
\
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Rural electric utilities
Total Cost:
$25,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15704
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/31/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2190011
Other: $25,000.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Develop compliance assistance services in conjunction with the Department of Environmental
Conservation for rural electric generation facilities and associated bulk fuel storage
operations. Work included developing compliance assistance check lists and manuals of
major state and federal environmental laws and developing pre- and post-inspection
questionnaires. The check lists, manuals and questionnaires are for distribution to rural
electric utilities and tank farm owners and operators to help maintain and improve compliance
with regulations. Communities involved in developing the products were Akiak, Atmautluak,
Chefornak, Kasigluk, Kwigillingok, Napaskiak, Tuluksak and Tuntutuliak. Project also included
work on developing a tank farm operator training course to provide technical training and
develop tank farm expertise.
Supplemental Information:
Other funding was money transferred from the Department of Environmental Conservation to
the Division of Energy through a Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA).
Page 90
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Tanana Bulk Fuel Facility
Design
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Tanana School District
Total Cost:
$8,205.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $8,205.00 Budget Code 15661
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185048
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A bulk fuel tank farm evaluation and preliminary design for the Tanana School District was
developed in cooperation with the Department of Education and the Department of
Environmental Conservation. The project was identified by a joint selection committee of the
departments of Education and Environmental Conservation and the Division. The school was
concerned that one or both of its underground tanks are leaking and wants to plan for the
installation of new facilities.
Supplemental Information:
Department of Education funding was transferred from the Department of Environmental
Conservation to the Division through a Reimbursable Services Agreements (RSA). Results of
this project have been included in the Tanana Denali Commission Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
project (Budget Code 15728).
Page 91
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Anchorage UAA Technical
Assistance
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
University of Alaska Anchorage
Total Cost:
$70,021.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $33,724.00 Budget Code 15199
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/4/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165011
Other: $36,297.00 Election District: 21
Project Description:
The project performed detailed energy audits and wrote technical assistance studies on the
University of Alaska Anchorage College of Arts and Sciences, Student Center, Sports Center
and Library. The Division provided and administered grant funds under the federal Institutional
Conservation Program (ICP) of about 50% of the cost of technical assistance studies.
Supplemental Information:
Other funding was from the University of Alaska Anchorage. The project produced a technical
assistance report for UAA for use in future energy retrofits. The ICP has since been
discontinued.
Page 92
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Atmautluak Bulk Fuel Tank
Farm Upgrade
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Village of Atmautluak
Total Cost:
$1,416,202.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $887,202.00 Budget Code 15178
Federal: $500,000.00 Completion Date: 10/31/98
Local: $29,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165043
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Design and construct a new bulk fuel tank farm with retail fuel sale facility for Atmautluak Ltd.,
Lower Kuskokwim School District and the Village of Atmautluak (Traditional Council). Each
participant will separately operate its portion of the consolidated facility. The scope of work
included design and cost estimate, obtaining permits, constructing the facility, constructing
manifold, distribution and fill and piping systems, and preparing as-builts and required plans
and manuals.
Supplemental Information:
The federal contribution was from a U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Indian
Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG). The local contribution was from the Lower
Kuskokwim School District. The departments of Education and Environmental Conservation
added the school district to the project through a Reimbursable Services Agreement with the
Division of Energy.
Page 93
The Joann A. Alexie Memorial School bulk fuel tank farm before consolidation
into a new code-compliant facility. The tank farm has no adequate dike or liner,
no security fence or lighting and the timbers supporting the tanks are in poor
condition.
violations: no dike or liner, no security fence or lighting, badly rusted tanks and
inadequate timber supports.
As with the other tank farms that were consolidated into a single, code-compliant
facility, the Atmautluak Limited tank farm has no dike or liner, no security fence
or lighting and inadequate manifold piping.
The Atmautluak school, village corporation and utility tank farms were consolidated into
the single, code-compliant facility above. The project also included a new fill piping
system to the Pitmiktakik River.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kobuk Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Kobuk
Total Cost:
$446,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $40,000.00 Budget Code 15322
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/15/98
Local: $150,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165074
Other: $256,000.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
The existing bulk fuel tank storage facility was upgraded to meet applicable State and Federal
codes and regulations including construction of a dike, liner, lighting and fencing, new
manifold piping system, new fill and distribution pipelines, installation of a dual product
dispensing system with electronic controls, tank refurbishment, and completion of regulatory
plans (Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Coast Guard).
Supplemental Information:
The local contribution was from the City of Kobuk in gravel, equipment and administration.
Other funding was from the Alaska Department of Administration ($56,000) and a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $200,000. Construction was by force account labor.
Page 94
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Quinhagak Bulk Fuel Tank
Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Quinhagak
Total Cost: A Nate BO
$280,357.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $80,357.00 Budget Code 15207
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/21/98
Local: $200,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165048
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
A new bulk fuel tank farm was constructed in Quinhagak which consolidated two city-owned
tank farms. Major work components included installing 29,000 gallons he heating oil capacity
and 5,000 gallons of gasoline capacity. All four tanks in the tank farm are double wall. Also
installed were fill piping and piping manifold. The tank farm meets State and Federal codes
and regulations.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding is from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the City of
Quinhagak.
Page 95
M7 at B77
Prior to construction, suitable land for the new City of Quinhagak bulk fuel tank
farm was selected (above). The location is adjacent to a freight staging area near
the coast. Below: after clearing the location of debris, geotextile was laid down
over the tundra with fill material placed on top. The fill material will provide a
stable foundation for the tank farm.
Fill material for the City of Quinhagak bulk fuel tank farm pad is laid down using
a dump truck. In the rear to the left is a portion of the Qanirtuuq Inc. (village
corporation) bulk fuel tank farm. Once the fill has been compacted, foam boards
are placed to further insulate the underlying permafrost (below). Additional fill
covers the boards and serves as a foundation for the tanks and support timbers.
ANCHORAGE
TANK
The new City of Quinhagak bulk fuel tank farm has storage capacity for 24,000 gallons of
diesel fuel (above) and 10,000 gallons of gasoline. The tanks are double-wall and skid-
mounted. Some work remained to be completed at the time these photographs were taken
(November 1996), including installing security fencing. The tank farm meets State and
Federal regulations.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Akiak Bulk Fuel Assessment
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Akiak Native Community
Total Cost:
$5,809.03
Funding Sources:
Division: $5,809.03 Budget Code 15355
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 2/12/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: Work Order
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Perform assessment of existing bulk fuel tank farm facilities and generate a preliminary
design for a bulk fuel tank farm consolidation project.
Supplemental Information:
Design work was used in support of a successful application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development Indian community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) in the
amount of $500,000 for a consolidated tank farm.
Page 96
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Deering Double Wall Fuel Tank
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Ipnatchiag Electric Company
Total Cost:
$17,521.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $13,140.00 Budget Code 15332
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/15/97
Local: $4,381.00 Agreement Number: 2165058
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
A 5,000-gallon double-wall fuel tank with return line was purchased and installed to provide
fuel to lpnatchiaq Electric Company generator units and to provide safe storage and transfer
of fuel. The Division administered the grant which included procuring, transporting to Deering
and installing the fuel tank, including associated pipes, controls and related equipment.
Supplemental Information:
Division funds came from a Utility Improvement Grant. Local funds came from Ipnatchiaq
Electric Company on a 25% match of total project cost.
Page 97
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Egegik Bulk Fuel Tank
Purchase
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Egegik
Total Cost:
$14,427.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $14,427.00 Budget Code 15634
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/15/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175060
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
Construct a code-compliant bulk fuel tank farm (total capacity 87,300 gallons) in Egegik. The
Division contributed grant funding to purchase a new tank for the tank farm. The City received
a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $90,000 and provided an additional
$135,547 in cash ($45,000) and in-kind contributions ($90,547).
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 98
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Emmonak Tank Farm Pad
Construction
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Emmonak Corporation
Total Cost:
$84,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $84,000.00 Budget Code 15618
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/15/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175041
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
Approximately 7,000 cubic yards of gravel and sand were transported and used to construct a
pad for a future, consolidated and code-compliant bulk fuel tank farm in Emmonak. The
Division provided grant funding to purchase services to transport the sand and gravel.
Supplemental Information:
Emmonak Corporation contributed one acre of land and the worth of the sand and gravel to
the project.
Page 99
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Igiugig New Fuel Tanks
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Igiugig Electric Company
Total Cost:
$150,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $110,000.00 Budget Code 15336
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/31/97
Local: $40,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165063
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
Five, 5,000-gallon, double-wall, skid-mounded fuel tanks were purchased and installed in the
existing bulk fuel storage site. This enabled the utility to store both No. 1 and No. 2 diesel
fuels. This enabled Igiugig electric Company to reduce fuel costs.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) program project. Local funding was from Igiugig Electric
Company and represents required local match of at least 25% of total project cost.
Page 100
The bulk fuel tank farm project in Igiugig replaced the above 25,000-gallon tank,
which was removed. The tank was in poor condition and deteriorating rapidly.
Below is one of three, 8,000-gallon tanks installed in the existing tank farm,
which is diked and lined. The tanks are double-wall and skid-mounted.
The photo above shows three, new 8,000 gallon tanks in the Igiugig Electric
Utility tank farm. Security fencing and other miscellaneous items are to be
completed in Spring 1997. The tank farm allows the utility to store both #1 and
#2 diesel, thereby reducing fuel costs. The photo below provides detail on the
tank farm piping system. All valves are stainless steel.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Nelson Lagoon Bulk Fuel &
Electrical Upgrade
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Nelson Lagoon Electric Cooperative Inc. Total Cost:
aM xs
$248,179.44
Funding Sources:
Division: $248,179.44
Federal: $0.00
Local: $0.00
Other: $0.00
Project Description:
Budget Code 15195
Completion Date: 2/7/97
Agreement Number: 2165017
Election District: 40
The Community of Nelson Lagoon installed an Alaska Power Systems UtilityMaster which
included a new bulk fuel tank farm and a new power plant with waste heat recovery and a
Power Stat pre-pay electric metering system. The project also included an upgrade and repair
of Nelson Lagoon’s electric distribution system.
Supplemental Information:
The Division’s support was to upgrade the distribution system and for shipping of components
to Nelson Lagoon. The community of Nelson Lagoon secured other funding for the rest of the
project.
Page 101
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Bulk Fuel Assessments, Phase
I
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
State of Alaska
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $100,000.00 Budget Code 15321
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/31/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175008
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
This project collected data on bulk fuel tank farm facilities in 55 rural Alaska communities. The
data was entered into the Division of Energy’s Bulk Fuel Database. Field sketches were
prepared indicating tanks, pumps, piping, dikes and fencing and proximity to roads, buildings
and water resources. field notes describe tank size and capacity, foundations, pipe sizes,
types of joints and supports, dikes, electrical systems, etc. Each tank farm’s condition was
summarized using a point system. Pictures of existing facilities and conditions were taken and
added to the data base as appropriate.
Supplemental Information:
The Division used contractors to gather the data. Bulk Fuel Assessment Phase II was
conducted during 1997 and 1998 and developed data on an additional 100+ communities.
Page 102
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
UtilityMaster Evaluation
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$49,357.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $49,357.00 Budget Code 15313
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/28/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155274
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Perform an evaluation of "UtilityMaster" electric generation/tank farm facilities installed by
Alaska Power Systems Inc. in several rural Alaska communities. The UtilityMaster systems
included a modular powerhouse equipped with diesel generator units and control systems as
well as an associated bulk fuel tank farm. The systems were designed for remote computer
monitoring. Shortly after installing the systems, Alaska Power Systems went out of business
and the ownership of the facilities reverted to the original private lender. This project evaluated
the systems to determine their status. The Division contracted with HDR Alaska Inc. to
perform the work.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 103
“J
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chenega Bulk Fuel & Electrical
Upgrade
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Chenega Bay IRA Council
Total Cost:
$587,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $172,000.00 Budget Code 15233
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/14/96
Local: $415,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155301
Other: $0.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
The Chenega Bay IRA Council installed an Alaska Power Systems UtilityMaster which
included a new bulk fuel tank farm and a new powerplant with waste heat recovery and a
Power Stat pre-pay electric metering system. The project also included an upgrade and repair
of Chenega Bay's electric distribution system.
Supplemental Information:
Other funding was from the Chenega Bay IRA Council. The Division’s support was to upgrade
the electric distribution system and for shipping of components to Chenega Bay.
Page 104
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chignik Lagoon New Tank
Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Lake and Peninsula School District
Total Cost:
$115,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $115,000.00 Budget Code 15120
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/30/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165002
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
A dike, liner and fence were constructed and three existing tanks and one new tank were
installed within a new tank farm in Chignik Lagoon . The existing school district tank farm
piping manifold and the fill pipeline between the tank farm and the powerhouse were replaced
with welded steel pipe including stainless steel flex hoses. This work enabled the tank farm to
meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations for receiving fuel.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 105
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kivalina Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Kivalina IRA Council
Total Cost:
$691,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $241,000.00 Budget Code 15144
Federal: $450,000.00 Completion Date: 7/31/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155225
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
A new bulk fuel tank farm was constructed in Kivalina for the IRA Council. Scope of work
included obtaining permits, rights-of-way and site control; designing and constructing the
facility; installing 80,000 gallons of heating oil capacity and 40,000 gallons of gasoline
capacity; and preparing as-built drawings. The completed facility meets applicable State and
Federal codes and regulations.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from an Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) awarded to
the community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Page 106
Kivalina before: The photo above
shows some of the code violations
of bulk fuel tanks, including
sandbag diking but with no liner.
Manifold piping is partly rubber
hose and the valves are brass
instead of steel. The tanks also
need to be tested for integrity and
then sandblasted and repainted if
they are still usable.
Code violations shown in the
photo at left include, again, the
use of rubber hose instead of
stainless steel pipe; use of small
dimension timbers for tank
supports, the rusting condition of
the tanks, brass valves and
inadequate diking and security
fencing.
The photograph above provides detail on the diking system used for the Kivalina tank
farm. The dike is constructed of timbers with a yellow liner. The liner is covered with
aluminum flashing. At the base of the metal flashing is the top of the tank farm liner
(white). At bottom is detail on the fill point within the tank farm. The pipe goes over the
dike and does not pierce it; the catch basin is of appropriate size.
A NG
The new bulk fuel tank farm at Kivalina (above) is diked, lined and fenced. The tanks are
skid-mounted. The tank farm meets State and Federal codes and regulations. The new
dispensing system (bottom) is located an appropriate distance from the tank farm and is
well secured. The dispensing system handles both gasoline and heating fuel.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Selawik Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Native Village of Selawik (IRA)
Total Cost:
$1,175,255.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $399,000.00 Budget Code 15123
Federal: $776,255.00 Completion Date: 6/30/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165020
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
A bulk fuel tank farm including new and refurbished tanks and associated piping was
constructed in Selawik for the Native Village of Selawik to replace existing facilities. Major
work components included installing 146,500 gallons of heating oil capacity and 103,500
gallons of gasoline capacity within a metal containment dike and floor with security fencing.
Also installed were fill piping and piping manifold within the tank farm. This included writing the
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan. The completed tank farm meets
State and Federal codes and regulations.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding was from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
Page 107
Selawik tank farm before: Code
violations shown in the photo
above include brass valves,
improper pipe fittings and joints
(victaulic) and the poor condition
of tanks. The containment wall
has buckled and is not capable of
containing a spill. The cut-away
50-gallon drum beneath valves
indicated consistent leaks.
The dispensing facility in the
photo at left is not secure and
internal components are open to
weather extremes. Code
violations are numerous.
The reconstructed and repaired Selawik tank farm (above) is on pilings because of
permafrost conditions. Containment is secure and large enough to contain a fuel
spill. The entire complex has been cleaned and repainted. The tank farm meets
State and Federal codes. The new dispensing facility (below) is secure and
designed to meet weather challenges. Pipe fittings are welded; a fire suppression
system is at hand.
The Selawik tank farm containment well, floor, steel valves and security fencing
have been repaired and are up to code (above). The photo below shows
enhancements made to piping, venting and control systems. Tanks are mounted
on skids capable of supporting the weight. The tanks have been cleaned, painted
and labeled with the product they contain.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide Bulk Fuel Program
Support
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$59,943.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $59,943.00 Budget Code 14420
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/7/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Provide overall program support for the Bulk Fuel Emergency Repair and Upgrades
appropriations. This included public and agency coordination, program management,
purchase of materials which can be used on multiple projects, etc.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 108
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Angoon Tank Farm
Construction
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Tlingit-Haida Regional Electrical Authority
Total Cost:
$158,972.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $100,000.00 Budget Code 15119
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/15/95
Local: $58,972.00 Agreement Number: 2155260
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Upgrade Tlingit-Haida Regional Electrical Authority (THREA) bulk fuel tank farm in Angoon to
meet applicable codes and regulations. This included removing existing pipe and tanks,
installing 60,000 gallons of capacity for diesel fuel in a lined dike; installing piping manifold
between tanks with stainless steel flex connectors, steel valves and pressure relieving
devices, installing controls and preparing required spill control/response and operational
manuals.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was provided by THREA.
Page 109
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
McGrath Fuel Tank Relocation
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
McGrath Light and Power
Total Cost:
$205,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $175,000.00 Budget Code 15092
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/95
Local: $30,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155277
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
McGrath Light and Power bulk fuel storage tanks were rehabilitated and relocated to a new,
code-compliant facility. A new piping manifold also was installed. The facility is designed to
meet applicable State and Federal codes and regulations. Division staff designed the project,
procured equipment and materials and provided construction oversight.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from McGrath Light and Power, which is owned by MTNT Limited.
MTNT was created by the merger of the ANCSA village corporations of McGrath, Takotna,
Nikolai and Telida.
Page 110
At left is a photograph of the
recently constructed marine fill
point and transfer pipelines for the
McGrath Light and Power bulk
fuel tank farm. The fill point is
across the street from the banks of
the Kuskokwim River. The fill
point and associated piping were
part of a tank farm relocation
project.
At bottom is an overall view of the
tank farm after it was completed
but prior to tank rehabilitation and
painting and the installation of
security fencing and lighting.
Workers relocate a tank into a
partially completed new tank farm
facility for McGrath Light and
Power. The facility was designed
to meet all applicable State and
Federal codes and regulations. At
left, a crane moves the tank. It’s
size can be judged by the worker in
the left center of the photograph.
Below, a worker hooks cables to
the tank.
McGrath Light and Power is
owned by MTNT Limited, the
Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act (ANCSA) consolidated village
corporation for the communities of
McGrath, Takotna, Nikolai and
Telida.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Mountain Village NUCI Bulk
Fuel Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Nunat Uquutiit Cooperative Inc.
Total Cost:
$606,377.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $384,000.00 Budget Code 15084M
Federal: $85,438.00 Completion Date: 10/15/95
Local: $32,304.00 Agreement Number: 2143169
Other: $104,638.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
With Nunat Uquutiit Cooperative Inc. (NUCI), construct a consolidated, code-compliant bulk
fuel tank farm in Mountain Village. The tank farm stores heating fuel for the City of Mountain
Village and both heating fuel and gasoline for Azachorak Inc., the ANCSA Native village
corporation. The new tank farm has storage capacity of 263,500 gallons with expansion
capability for an additional 24,000 gallons. Fuel is transferred to the tank farm from a marine
header near the Yukon river through an 800-foot fill pipeline. The tank farm and associated
piping meet State and Federal codes and regulations. The Division reviewed and approved
the design and work plan for replacement and consolidation of bulk fuel storage facilities,
monitored NUCI's progress and inspected the completed project.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Local funding is from the City of Mountain
Village. Other funding is from a loan by Nunat Uquutiit Cooperative Inc. (NUCI). NUCI was
originally formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calista Corporation to work on bulk fuel
purchase and storage issues within the Calista region. It has since been made a separate
entity.
Page 111
Mountain Village - before. The tank farm is not diked, lined or properly fenced
and represents a hazard to the health and safety of village residents. The LPG
tanks also are not being stored in a code-compliant manner.
— 4 ~
Many of the bulk fuel tanks in Mountain Village rested directly on the ground
which promotes deterioration of the metal which is in contact with the ground.
The tanks also are located too close to a community street.
Weeping pipes and connections were a typical occurrence in Mountain Village
tank farms. These tanks were supported by timbers too small to meet code.
Threaded connections and brass valves also were commonplace.
These Mountain Village bulk fuel tanks are rusting and not properly supported.
The rubber hose which serves as manifold piping needed to be replaced with steel
Schedule 40 pipe.
Fuel transfer operations used rubber hoses which do not meet code. The pump
system also does not meet appropriate standards. Ground stains indicate a number
of previous fuel spills.
Regulations require that bulk fuel tanks and tank farms be located a minimum
distance from streams and water sources. The photo of the a Mountain Village
tank farm also indicates the use of rubber hoses, which is a violation of code.
> ee : ~ . =
Mountain Village - after. The new bulk fuel tank farm was constructed with Division of
Energy funding. It was completed in early fall, 1995. The tank farm is diked, lined,
fenced and lighted according to State and Federal codes and regulations.
; 4 (fee wed
This photo of the Mountain Village bulk fuel tank farm provides detail of the security
fencing, lighting, dike, and signage. The project was a cooperative effort of the State of
Alaska, Division of Energy, and Nunat Uquutiit Cooperative Inc. (NUCI).
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Pilot Station NUCI Bulk Fuel
Upgrade
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Nunat Uquutiit Cooperative Inc.
Total Cost:
$658,825.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $416,000.00 Budget Code 15084P
Federal: $129,467.00 Completion Date: 10/15/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143169
Other: $113,358.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
In conjunction with Nunat Uquutiit Cooperative Inc. (NUCI), construct a consolidated, code-
compliant bulk fuel tank farm in Pilot Station. The tank farm stores heating fuel for the City of
Pilot Station and both heating fuel and gasoline for the Pilot Station Native Corporation. The
tank farm has a total storage capacity of about 102,000 gallons of petroleum products with
expansion capability for an additional 32,000 gallons. Fuel is transferred to the tank farm from
the marine header near the Yukon River through an 1,800-foot fill pipeline. The tank farm and
associated piping meet applicable State and Federal coded and regulations.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Other funding is from a loan by Nunat
Uquutiit Cooperative Inc. (NUCI). NUCI was originally formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Calista Corporation to work on bulk fuel purchase and storage issues within the Calista region.
It has since been made a separate entity.
Page 112
Pilot Station before. This (above)
is one of the tank farms in Pilot
Station that were consolidated into
a single, code-compliant facility.
The tank farm has improper
diking, no security fence and no
lighting. Tanks need to be
repaired, refurbished or replaced.
In the photo to the left,
undergrowth is evident within the
tank farm. The manifold piping
has threaded fittings and in many
instances rests directly upon the
ground. The fuel tanks are not
supported by timbers of
appropriate size.
ag eS ells ) " Es
Manifold piping from the tank farm to the dispensing shack mentioned in the
preceding photo is helter skelter and not up to code. Although not clearly visible,
there are numerous weeps at pipe connections.
Pilot Station bulk fuel tank farm manifold piping code violations include victaulic
fittings, brass valves, weeping pipe joints and valve closure systems that are not
secure. A fuel sheen is evident on the standing water in the tank farm.
V hth ve =
Pilot Station - after. This is an overall view of the Pilot Station bulk fuel tank farm
shortly after its completion in the fall of 1995. The tank farm is diked, lined and fenced.
It meets all applicable codes and regulations.
All tanks in the new Pilot Station bulk fual tank farm are either new or completely
repaired. They meet regulations and are placed on large dimension timbers which are
code compliant. Product contained in the tanks is clearly labeled.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Bulk Fuel Facilities Database
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$19,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: | $19,000.00 Budget Code 15261
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/31/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Develop a statewide bulk fuel tank farm data base that can be used to identify and track the
conditions of bulk fuel tank farms in rural Alaska. The data base will be updated ona
continuing basis from bulk fuel assessments and work performed by the Division and/or its
contractors.
Supplemental Information:
The data base contains information on tank farm facilities in about 170 communities.
Page 113
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Gambell Bulk Fuel Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Gambell IRA Council
Total Cost:
$670,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $170,000.00 Budget Code 14541
Federal: $500,000.00 Completion Date: 10/31/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143152
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
A new bulk fuel tank farm was constructed in Gambell for the Native store. The store is owned
by the Native Village of Gambell IRA Council and managed by Alaska Native Industries
Cooperative Association (ANICA). The new facility, which replaced an existing tank farm,
includes new and refurbished tanks. The work included installing approximately 200,000
gallons of heating fuel capacity and approximately 100,000 gallons of gasoline capacity, as
well as a dike with liner and chain link security fence. Manifold piping was installed as were
new fuel dispensers; as-built drawings were completed. The finished facility meets State and
Federal codes and regulations.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding was in the form of an Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG)
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Page 114
The photo above provides a
representative view of the rusted
tanks in Gambell before
construction of the new bulk fuel
tank farm. Evident by their
absence are proper venting
systems on the tanks.
The photo at left provides a
typical example of the manifold
piping system in use at the tank
farm at the time of construction.
Code violations include the use of
rubber hose, threaded pipe, brass
valves and a dike that could not
have contained a significant fuel
spill. The bottoms of the tanks
appear to have deep rust pitting.
The integrity of the lining also
was in question.
Gambell after: The photo above provides an overall view of the Gambell IRA
Council’s new tank farm. The tanks have been sandblasted and re-painted and a
new liquid-proof dike and liner have been constructed. The tanks have proper
venting and the tank farm has appropriate security fencing. The photo below
shows the new manifold piping system within the tank farm.
The above photo provides additional detail of the manifold piping system in the
new bulk fuel tank farm at Gambell. The piping is welded stainless steel with
stainless steel flex connectors and steel valves. The photo below provides detail
on the control system for part of the tank farm. The entire facility meets current
State and Federal codes and regulations.
VS
vst 50 GA!
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Savoonga AVEC Bulk Fuel
Tank Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$259,900.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $151,400.00 Budget Code 15082
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/94
Local: $108,500.00 Agreement Number: 2113166
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
A new bulk fuel tank farm with increased fuel capacity was constructed in Savoonga. The new
facility meets State and Federal codes and regulations. Work included design, installing
200,000 gallons of heating fuel capacity and 100,000 gallons of gasoline capacity;
constructing a dike with liner and chain link security fence; installing piping manifold and
associated equipment between tanks; installing new fuel dispensers; and preparing as-built
drawings. With respect to Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, tanks were repaired and
painted, a new dike was constructed and new piping was installed.
Supplemental Information:
This project was constructed in conjunction with Budget Code 15028 IRA Bulk Fuel Tank
Farm. It included federal funding was from an Indian Community Development Block Grant
(ICDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of
$500,000 with a match from the Division. This project was constructed in conjunction with
Budget Code 15082 Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) Bulk Fuel Upgrade. Total
project cost was $1,009,900.
Page 115
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Savoonga IRA Bulk Fuel Tank
Farm
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Savoonga IRA Council
Total Cost:
$750,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $250,000.00 Budget Code 15028
Federal: $500,000.00 Completion Date: 9/30/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143154
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
A new bulk fuel tank farm with increased fuel capacity was constructed in Savoonga for the
Savoonga IRA Council and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. The new facility meets State
and Federal codes and regulations. Work included design, installing 200,000 gallons of
heating fuel capacity and 100,000 gallons of gasoline capacity; constructing a dike with liner
and chain link security fence; installing piping manifold and associated equipment between
tanks; installing new fuel dispensers; and preparing as-built drawings.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding was from an Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This project was constructed in
conjunction with Budget Code 15082 Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) Bulk Fuel
Upgrade. Total project cost was $1,009,900.
Page 116
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Wales Bulk Fuel Tank
Farm/Piping
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Wales
Total Cost:
$355,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $186,500.00 Budget Code 83546
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/94
Local: $24,000.00 Agreement Number: 2803162
Other: $145,000.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
A new bulk fuel tank farm with associated piping was constructed at the community of Wales
which replaced pre-existing facilities and which provided storage capacity for the grantees.
Major work components included installing 80,000 gallons of heating oil capacity and 20,000
gallons of gasoline capacity; and constructing a dike with liner and a chain link security fence.
Also included was installation of fill piping from the Bering Sea shore to the tank farm;
installing welded steel manifold piping with associated equipment between tanks; and
preparing as-built drawings. The completed project meets State and Federal codes and
regulations.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution of $24,000 was from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). Other
contribution of $145,000 was from the Alaska Department of Administration. This project
consisted of three budget codes. The others and their respective agreement numbers are:
Budget code 83547 (Agreement 2803166) and Budged code 83453 (Agreement 2800630).
Page 117
The photo above provides a typical view of tanks in Wales before construction of
a new bulk fuel tank farm. Code violations include rubber hose instead of welded
steel pipe, threaded fittings, brass instead of steel valves, inadequate supports for
the tanks, no dike and no liner, among others. The tanks below include the same
violations. Both sets of tanks are severely rusted.
Construction of Wales bulk fuel tank farm: The sand pad and dike are under
construction (above). A geotextile webbing is used to provide stability to the
sand. Large dimension timbers also have been placed. Below, a front-end loader
positions a new tank on the treated timber supports within the tank farm. Local
labor was used to construct the facility.
Workers (above) attach security fencing poles to the containment dike for the
consolidated bulk fuel tank farm in Wales. The fill and distribution piping is
schedule 40 welded pipe with steel flex connectors and steel valves. The tanks in
the front have yet to be sandblasted and painted. Below is a photo of the manifold
piping under construction within the tank farm.
The photo above provides additional detail on piping within the new Wales bulk
fuel tank farm. Stainless steel flex connectors are used throughout. The bottom
photo shows what the tank farm will look like when it is completed. The tank
farm met State and Federal codes and regulations upon completion.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Bulk Fuel Report
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Total Cost:
$120,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: | $120,000.00 Budget Code 83335
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/30/93
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Prepare and distribute detailed engineering studies and cost estimates for 32 communities
and brief reports for 12 communities assessing the condition of rural fuel storage and handling
facilities. The project included coordination with other agencies including the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the
Alaska departments of Environmental Conservation and Community and Regional Affairs.
Supplemental Information:
Project resulted in a report entitled "Rural Alaska Bulk Fuel Assessment Program Summary
Report and Recommendations," published March 1992.
Page 118
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chignik Lake Bulk Fuel Tank
Farm Upgrade
Project Program:
Bulk Fuel Upgrade
Recipient:
Land and Peninsula School District
Total Cost:
$615,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $105,000.00 Budget Code 15635
Federal: $510,000.00 Completion Date:
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175040
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
Design and construct a consolidated, code-compliant bulk fuel tank farm including a new retail
sale fuel facility for the Chignik Lake Village Council and the Lake & Peninsula School District.
The scope of work includes preparation of a design and construction cost estimate; obtain
permits, construct a retail sale fuel facility in addition to the tank farm; install welded steel
manifold piping; prepare as-built drawings and prepare spill prevention, response and
operations manuals and plans.
Supplemental Information:
Federal funding is from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). See also Project 15655.
Project is complete with the exception of final inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 119
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Akhiok Electrical Emergency
Response
Project Program:
Electrical Emergency
Recipient:
City of Akhiok
Total Cost:
$192,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $192,000.00 Budget Code 15762
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/15/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2195043
Other: $0.00 Election District: 6
Project Description:
Make emergency repairs to equipment and control systems in the former UtilityMaster power
generation module and associated bulk fuel tank farm located in Akhiok.
Supplemental Information:
Project is complete with the exception of final inspection and completion of punch list items.
Page 120
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Birch Creek Generator
Emergency
Project Program:
Electrical Emergency
Recipient:
Birch Creek Village Council
Total Cost:
$35,580.31
Funding Sources:
Division: $35,580.31 Budget Code 15315
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/7/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: NA
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
An engine failure on the community's sole generator caused a power outage. Emergency
work included installation of equipment previously purchased through the Birch Creek
Improvement Project Budget, a project which was in the works before the engine failure.
Supplemental Information:
See also Budget code 15154 Birch Creek Generator Response.
Page 121
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kobuk Flood Emergency
Review
Project Program:
Electrical Emergency
Recipient:
Community of Kobuk
Total Cost:
$2,023.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $2,023.00 Budget Code 15069
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/7/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: NA
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Perform an initial review of electrical system and bulk fuel storage damage from flooding in
the area in 1994.
Supplemental Information:
All costs were reimbursed through a Reimbursable Services Agreement with the Division of
Emergency Services, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Page 122
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Birch Creek Generator Failure
Response
Project Program:
Electrical Emergency
Recipient:
Birch Creek Village Electric Utility
Total Cost:
$358,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $358,500.00 Budget Code 15154
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/15/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165051
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
The community's only functioning generator unit failed in early 1996. Emergency response by
the Division replaced existing generators with equipment that had already been purchased
preparatory to the upgrade project, which was scheduled for that summer. The distribution
system was rebuilt as part of the upgrade project. This included installing two new 65 kilowatt
diesel generator units and associated switchgear in the existing powerhouse for winter loads
and one new 35 kW unit for summer loads in a new building. A new 1,500-gallon, double-wall,
self-contained fuel tank for the summer load generator also was installed. The new systems
are in compliance with federal Rurai Utilities Service (RUS) and National Electrical Safety
Code requirements.
Supplemental Information:
Division staff designed the project and procured the generators, fuel storage tank and
materials for the new overhead distribution system prior to responding to the emergency. Staff
also constructed the upgrade project, including supervision and local force account labor.
Page 123
The photograph above shows the new powerhouse module for the 35 kilowatt
(kW) summer load generator unit in Birch Creek. The project also included
providing two new 65 kW generator units for winter loads as well as
consolidating the distribution into a 7,200 volt system. The photograph below is a
rear view of the above powerhouse module which shows the new 1,500-gallon
double-wall, self-contained fuel tank.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Rampart Emergency
Generator Replacement
Project Program:
Electrical Emergency
Recipient:
Rampart Village Council
Total Cost:
$80,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $80,000.00 Budget Code 1522x
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/4/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175017
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Three diesel generator units and two radiators were replaced in the Rampart electric utility,
owned by the Rampart Village Council. The Division was informed Oct. 1, 1996 by the utility
that it had suffered a power failure on Sept. 27, 1996 due to a cooling system failure. The
scope of work included replacing all three generator engines, cleaning and painting the inside
of the powerhouse, flushing the cooling system, replacing radiator cores and recharging the
system with antifreeze, testing all units and training the operator in powerhouse operation and
maintenance. The project was completed within 72 hours of initial notification.
Supplemental Information:
If the power outage had been allowed to continue, the school would have been forced to close.
Page 124
Bottom
Rampart: The photograph above presents a graphic view of the condition of the Rampart
powerhouse after two of three diesel generator units failed and, in so doing, also
splattered the walls, ceiling and floor with oil-contaminated engine coolant. The
photograph below presents the same view after the generator engines and radiators were
replaced and the inside of the building was cleaned and painted. Bottom
The Rampart emergency response project replaced the engines on three diesel generator
units and cleaned up and painted the inside of the powerhouse. This photo shows the
diesel generator unit before repair and cleanup (above) and after the new engine was
installed, cleanup was completed and the inside of the building was painted (below).
Rampart: This photograph shows work in progress on one of the diesel
generator units in the Rampart powerhouse. In this instance, the engine has
been separated from the generator and the generator core is being hoisted out
of its housing. In addition to replacing the engine and making other repairs, a
considerable amount of cleaning was required.
This photograph shows a view from roughly the same angle as the preceding photo. In
this photo, engines have been replaced and cleanup and painting is complete.
A considerable amount of debris was removed from the Rampart powerhouse in the
process of changing out engines and paining the inside of the building. The photo above
shows the situation as work was being initiated. The bottom photo shows the inside of
the powerhouse as it is after work was completed.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chalkyitsik Powerhouse
Emergency
Project Program:
Electrical Emergency
Recipient:
Chalkyitsik Village Council
Total Cost:
$55,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $55,000.00 Budget Code 15220
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/31/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165038
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A 150 kilowatt emergency generator was installed after the powerhouse in Chalkyitsik was
severely damaged by fire in October 1995. The emergency generator provided power for one
year until it was replaced by the Division with a new powerhouse and related equipment in
October 1996. This replacement had been planned before the fire occurred. Division staff
procured and installed the emergency generator equipment and restored power to the
community.
Supplemental Information:
The subsequent powerhouse project was Budget Code 15155 Chalkyitsik New Powerhouse.
Page 125
The Division of Energy had planned to replace the Chalkyitsik powerhouse; however this
scheduled project became an emergency response when a disastrous fire destroyed the
building and its contents. The above photograph shows the fire in progress. The
photograph below shows a rear view of the gutted building. An emergency project
restored power to the community while a new powerhouse was being constructed.
The new powerhouse in Chalkyitsik (above) houses a 125 kilowatt (kW) diesel
generator unit, a 100 kW unit for winter loads and a 65 kW summer load unit.
The old 480 volt electric distribution system also was replaced with a 7.2/12.47
kilovolt (kV) system. In the photo below Chalkyitsik powerhouse operator Brian
Joseph stands before the new switch gear in the powerhouse.
Ie HIGH VOLTAGE,
The above photo shows two of the
three new diesel generator units in
the Chalkyitsik powerhouse. The
new powerhouse and the
equipment therein meet National
Electric Code and National
Electric Safety Code standards.
The photograph at left shows one
of two heat exchangers installed
as part of a waste heat recovery
system that transfers heat from the
powerhouse to Yukon Flats
School District facilities. Waste
heat recovery systems have
proved highly successful in rural
Alaska applications.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Napaskiak Emergency
Generator Replacement
Project Program:
Electrical Emergency
Recipient:
Napaskiak Electric Utility
Total Cost:
$13,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $13,500.00 Budget Code 15023
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 1/31/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: NA
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
On or about November 11, 1993 Napaskiak’s #1 generator suffered a rear main seal failure
which caused a fire on the generator end of the diesel generator unit. A circuit rider inspection
trip evaluated the condition of powerhouse equipment. A new generator end, new radiator and
miscellaneous parts were purchased and installed.
Supplemental Information:
The electric utility is owned by the City of Napaskiak.
Page 126
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Utility Clerk Training jiNainas
Project Program: * pe Statewide |
Operator Training il
Recipient: < Z
O'Connor and Company h. ;
Total Cost: Z is
$1,084.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $1,084.00 Budget Code 15647
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/1/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2185021
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Contractor, O’Connor & Company, was hired to develop and present -- in conjunction with the
Division of Energy -- a pilot training program for rural electric utility and/or community clerks.
Training covered management and bookkeeping for rural electric utilities as well as reporting
requirements of the Power Cost Equalization program. As part of the project, a class was
conducted in Anchorage.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 127
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Powerplant Operator/Utility
Clerk Training FY97
Project Program:
Operator Training
Recipient:
Participating communities
Total Cost:
$57,060.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $57,060.00 Budget Code 15671
Federal: $0.00 Compietion Date: 12/31/98
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The Division has established an 8-week residential training program at the Alaska Vocational
Technical Center (AVTEC) in Seward for rural powerhouse operators at no cost to the utility or
the operator. No comparable training opportunity is available elsewhere. A training program in
Anchorage has been added for utility clerks and the Division plans to establish a training
program for rural bulk fuel tank farm operators.
For the past several years, the Division has successfully applied for funding in support of
these efforts from the State Training Employment Program (STEP). STEP is administered by
another division (Community and Rural Development) of the former Department of Community
and Regional Affairs and is funded from a percentage of the Unemployment Insurance Trust
Fund.
Supplemental Information:
A cornerstone of State policy, with respect to rural Alaska, is to increase self-reliance and
reduce dependency on outside resources. Proper maintenance and operation of electric
utilities and bulk fuel storage facilities requires specialized knowledge that is not presently
available in many rural villages. This program serves two goals: 1. provide village residents
with the knowledge and skills needed to properly maintain remote utility systems; and, 2.
enhance employment opportunities of rurai residents.
Page 128
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide AVTEC Training aS —
so a
Program FY96
Project Program:
Operator Training = £
Recipient:
Alaska Vocational Technical Center ie
Total Cost:
$70,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $70,500.00 Budget Code 15243
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The Division established an 8-week residential training course at the Alaska Vocational
Technical Center (AVTEC) in Seward for rural powerhouse operators at not cost to the utility
or the operator. A training program in Anchorage also was added for utility clerks. It is the
intent of the Division to also establish a training program for bulk fuel tank farm operators. The
Division solicits and reviews applications, selects trainees, monitors progress and performs
associated administrative and financial functions.
Supplemental Information:
The program serves two goals: provide village residents with knowledge and skills needed to
properly maintain remote electric utility systems; and, enhance the employment opportunities
of rural residents.
Page 129
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kongiganak Utility
Management Assistance,
Training
Project Program:
Operator Training
Recipient:
Puvurnaq Power Company
Total Cost:
$6,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $6,000.00
Federal: $0.00
Local: $0.00
Other: $0.00
Project Description:
Budget Code 15227
Completion Date: 6/30/95
Agreement Number: 2155261
Election District: 39
Update bookkeeping and records of electric utility; evaluate system and recommend changes
and new budget; set up monthly reporting system; train utility staff in records maintenance.
Supplemental Information:
Funds granted to Puvurnaq Power Company to hire a contractor to perform the work.
Puvurnag is owned by the Kongiganak Traditional Council
Page 130
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Statewide AVTEC Training
Program FY95
Project Program:
Operator Training
Recipient:
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
Total Cost:
$52,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $52,500.00 Budget Code 15150
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The Division established an 8-week residential training course at the Alaska Vocational
Technical Center (AVTEC) in Seward for rural powerhouse operators at not cost to the utility
or the operator. A training program in Anchorage also was added for utility clerks. It is the
intent of the Division to also establish a training program for bulk fuel tank farm operators. The
Division solicits and reviews applications, selects trainees, monitors progress and performs
associated administrative and financial functions.
Supplemental Information:
The program serves two goals: provide village residents with knowledge and skills needed to
properly maintain remote electric utility systems; and, enhance the employment opportunities
of rural residents.
Page 131
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Electrical Emergency
Response
\ “e \
Statewide |
Ss
Project Program:
RPSU Emergency
Recipient:
Affected communities
Total Cost:
$999,999.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $999,999.00 Budget Code 15221
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/26/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: NA
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Of the 99 electric utilities that qualify for the Power Cost Equalization (PCE) program, 88 serve
only one community each. While multi-village utilities are typically large enough to handle their
own power system emergencies, many of the 88 single-village utilities are not. This program
makes funds available to provide an effective response to power system emergencies in rural
villages when the local utility does not have adequate resources or expertise. The Division
also provides assistance when rural communities face winter fuel shortages. This budget was.
closed effective August 1999. Any emergency projects still active at the time were given
individual budget codes. Remaining funds also were transferred.
Supplemental Information:
Emergencies responded to under this budget code included: Chignik Lake ($5,000),
Kokhanok ($120,000), Kobuk/Shungnak intertie ($3,276.49), Tuluksak ($15,000), Stevens
Village (63,328.23), Napakiak Electrical Intertie ($85,425) and Chefornak ($50,000).
Page 132
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chenega Generation System
Acquisition
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
North Pacific Rim Housing Authority
Total Cost:
$348,260.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15711
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/16/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2195005
Other: $348,260.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
Grant funding to North Pacific Rim Housing Authority to acquire UtilityMaster electric
generation system in Chenega from National Bank of Alaska.
Supplemental Information:
Funding granted to the Division by Legislative appropriation from income earned on the
Alyeska Settlement Fund during FY 1999 in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
Page 133
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chevak AVEC Diesel Engine
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15629
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/7/99
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175048
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
Install electronic diesel generation set in Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) power
house in Chevak. A side benefit of electronically-controlled engines, in addition to decreased
fuel requirements, is reduced emissions to the environment and the release of little or no
exhaust smoke from start-up to full load.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative’s 25% share of total project cost.
Page 134
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Naukati/AP&T Power Plant
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Power & Telephone
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $40,000.00 Budget Code 15637
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/18/99
Local: $60,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175068
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Purchase and install a 150 kW diesel generator unit to provide centralized electric power
service to the community of Naukati in Southeast Alaska. See also Budget Code 15653,
Naukati Power Systems Upgrade. This portion of the co-projects covered the gen set only.
Supplemental Information:
Alaska Power & Telephone provided local funding for this project. Those funds are accounted
for in Budget Code 15653.
Page 135
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Sleetmute MKEC Distribution
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$292,268.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $252,268.00 Budget Code 14564
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/23/99
Local: $40,000.00 Agreement Number: 2803170
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Convert existing Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative (MKEC) 480 volt electric system in
Sleetmute to standard Rural Utility Services (RUS) 7.2/12.47 kV construction to correct life,
health and safety problems and to make distribution system more efficient.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative and includes poles and
labor. River crossing phase of project was not completed because easements were not
secured.
Page 136
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Circuit Rider Maintenance ea
Program Q \ ii
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient: [
Participating electric utilities ie
Total Cost: obs aa .
$300,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $300,000.00 Budget Code 15741
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/99
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
Of the 99 electric utilities that qualify for the Power Cost Equalization (PCE) program, 88 serve
only one community each. While multi-village utilities typically are large enough to employ
their own experts in operation, maintenance and repair of diesel-powered electrical systems,
most of the 88 single-village utilities do not have such resources. This program makes such
expertise available to single-village utilities that otherwise could not afford it. Rural electric
utilities have asked repeatedly for this kind of assistance. It has been the policy of the State to
provide the help.
Scope of work: When technical assistance is requested, qualified staff travel to the community
to oversee and conduct non-routine maintenance tasks, troubleshoot problems and make
repairs on generator equipment and distribution systems. An objective of CRM technical
assistance is to train local operators in the routine operation and maintenance of their
electrical systems. Both division personnel and independent contractors are used to provide
the service.
Supplemental Information:
Circuit Rider Maintenance Services for Fiscal Year 1999. Other CRM budget codes were:
15674 for FY98; 15219 for FY96; 14593 for FY94 and FY93.
Page 137
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Ambler AVEC Diesel Engine
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15627
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/98
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175047
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
This project installed a new diesel electric generating set with electronically-controlled,
variable injection timing within the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) power house in
Ambler to increase generating efficiency. In the course of installation, AVEC provided the
Division with product information and engineering, a cost estimate breakdown and information
on environmental impact.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative’s 25% share of total project cost.
Page 138
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Angoon THREA Power System
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Tlingit-Haida Regional Electrical Authority
Total Cost:
$280,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $140,000.00 Budget Code 15633
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/98
Local: $140,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175066
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Purchase and install a new 560 kilowatt diesel generator set. The new gen set replaced an
existing, less efficient 400 kW unit. The new gen set will be more efficient, averaging 14 kWh
per gallon, as well as being less sensitive to load variations. The scope of work included
preparing a cost estimate, project schedule and project design; ordering materials and
constructing the project; and, preparing as-built drawings.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution is from THREA.
Page 139
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Diomede New Generator
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Diomede Joint Utilities
Total Cost:
$50,105.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $37,579.00 Budget Code 15636
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/28/98
Local: $12,526.00 Agreement Number: 2175057
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Purchase and install a new 180 kilowatt generator set to replace and upgrade one of Diomede
Joint Utilities’ existing generator sets.
Supplemental Information:
Project identified through the Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program process.
Page 140
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Diomede New Power House
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Diomede
Total Cost:
$155,695.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $116,771.00 Budget Code 15333
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/24/98
Local: $38,924.00 Agreement Number: 2165059
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Design and construct one 20-foot by 34-foot panelized utility power house complete with
foundation to replace existing Diomede facility. Purchase and install one 205 kW diesel
generator set with related equipment; install two generator sets and related equipment from
existing facility into new power house.
Supplemental Information:
The Division provided matching funds through the competitive Utility Improvement Grant (UIG)
program. City of Diomede provided local funding -- 25% of total project cost.
Page 141
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Elim AVEC Efficiency
Improvements
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$54,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $27,250.00 Budget Code 15255
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/15/98
Local: $27,250.00 Agreement Number: 2165049
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
A three-phase transformer bank with associated hardware and wiring was installed to connect
the Public Health Service (PHS) washeteria to the City of Elim’s electric system. The project
replaced a single-phase system which did not meet code and was both unsafe and
uneconomical. The new system meets National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety
Code standards.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 142
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Galena Electric Distribution
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Galena
Total Cost:
$111,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $83,250.00 Budget Code 15189
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/28/98
Local: $27,750.00 Agreement Number: 2155281
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A 1:1 transformer was installed and a city feeder was removed to provide generator
protection. Phase III of an electric distribution project was completed. The Division granted
funds from the Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) program and administered the grant.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was from the City of Galena which also provided all management, design,
procurement and construction of the improvements.
Page 143
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
lliamna INNEC Metering,
Heating
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient: iq
lliamna-Newhalen-Nondalton Electric iv .
Cooperative Sor a
Total Cost:
$152,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $114,000.00 Budget Code 15624
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/98
Local: $38,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175052
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
This project had two components: 1. Agreement 2175052 - purchase and install new time-of-
day metering equipment for Iliamna-Newhalen-Nondalton Electric Cooperative (INNEC) which
can distinguish at which time during the day power is being used. This will shift some demand
to off-peak hours at lower rates and stimuiate new electrical demand that was, for the most
part, previously served by fuel oil and propane. The Tazimina Hydroelectric Project will supply
the new power requirements.
2. Agreement 2175051 - install new electric boilers in the Newhalen and Nondalton schools in
series with the existing oil-fired boilers. The project will use surplus power from the Tazimina
Hydroelectric Project.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is from Iliamna-Newhalen-
Nondalton Electric Cooperative (INNEC) and represents required recipient contribution of 25%
of total project cost.
Page 144
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Naukati Power Systems
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Power and Telephone
Total Cost:
$130,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $40,000.00 Budget Code 15653
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 10/23/98
Local: $90,000.00 Agreement Number: 2185019
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Purchase and install a new 150 kilowatt diesel generator unit and install 30 new meter boxes
for customers. The community of Naukati West has recently installed a centralized diesel
electric generation system with assistance from Alaska Power & Telephone.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding is from Alaska Power and Telephone. The original project was for installation of
the new diesel gen set only (Budget Code 15637, Agreement No. 2175068). When the
metering section was added, a new budget code and agreement number were applied.
Page 145
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Nikolai New Powerhouse
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Nikolai Light and Power Utility
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15625
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/98
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175053
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Install a new powerhouse on a new gravel pad in Nikolai; relocate four diesel generator sets
into the new building, re-pipe the day tank and relocate the waste heat system. Prepare as-
built drawings of the completed project that are stamped and approved by an Alaska-
registered engineer.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution from Nikolai Light and
Power Utility which is owned by the City of Nikolai. It represents the required local grantee
match of at least 25% of total project cost.
Page 146
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Nikolski UIG Diesel Generator
Unit
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Umnak Power Company
Total Cost:
$118,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $83,000.00 Budget Code 15630
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/98
Local: $35,500.00 Agreement Number: 2175054
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
Purchase and install a new 60 kilowatt diesel generator unit with programmable switchgear to
allow paralleling with existing 85 kW and 40 kW generator units.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is from Umnak Power
Company.
Page 147
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Noatak AVEC New Diesel
Generator
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost: Me
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15200
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/23/98
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155283
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Install electronic diesel electric generator unit in the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
(AVEC) powerhouse in Noatak. A side benefit of electronically-controlled engines includes
reduced emissions to the environment and minimized release of exhaust smoke from start-up
to full load.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant Program project. Local contribution is from Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative and is the required 25% of total project cost.
Page 148
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Noorvik AVEC New Diesel
Generator Unit
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15329
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/23/98
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165055
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Purchase and install electronically-controlled, variable injection timing diesel generator unit in
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) powerhouse in Noorvik to increase generating
efficiency.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project; local contribution was from Alaska Village
Electric Cooperative and represented the required match of 25% of total project cost.
Page 149
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Ouzinkie New Diesel Generator
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Ouzinkie
Total Cost:
$95,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $71,250.00 Budget Code 15623
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/15/98
Local: $23,750.00 Agreement Number: 2175049
Other: $0.00 Election District: 6
Project Description:
Purchase and install a 245 kilowatt diese! generator set and related equipment to be installed
in the new Ouzinkie utility powerhouse to meet peak load requirements. The generator unit will
provide back-up power when the hydroelectric plant is not in operation (low water or for
maintenance). Prepare as-built drawings of the completed project.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is from the City of
Ouzinkie, owner of the electric utility, and represents the required 25% match of total project
cost.
Page 150
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Selawik AVEC Diesel Engine
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$133,333.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $100,000.00 Budget Code 15330
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/98
Local: $33,333.00 Agreement Number: 2165056
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Project installed a diesel electric generating set with electronically-controlled, variable injection
timing within Alaska Village Electric Cooperative’s Selawik power house to increase
generating efficiency. AVEC provided design and engineering specifications for Division
review.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative’s 25% share of total project cost.
Page 151
Project Compietion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Shungnak AVEC Oil Blending
System
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$22,840.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $17,130.00 Budget Code 15327
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/98
Local: $5,710.00 Agreement Number: 2165057
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Install an oil blending system within the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)
powerhouse in Shungnak to blend used lubricating oil into the diesel engine’s fuel supply. This
will increase generating efficiency and reduce environmental hazards associated with long-
term storage of used lubricating oil. AVEC also provided information and specifications on the
equipment, a cost estimate breakdown and information on environmental impact.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative’s 25% share of total project cost.
Page 152
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Shungnak AVEC Diesel Engine
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15628
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/98
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2175046
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Project installed an electronic diesel electric gen set within the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative (AVEC) powerhouse in Shungnak to increase generating efficiency. A side
benefit of electronically-controlled engines is reduced emissions to the environment and
minimized release of exhaust smoke from start-up to full load.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative’s 25% share of total project cost.
Page 153
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Teller ee
Powerhouse/Distribution \ “.
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Teller Power Company va
Total Cost:
$294,900.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $147,450.00 Budget Code 15186
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/22/98
Local: $147,450.00 Agreement Number: 2155278
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Install new switchgear and replace existing panels in powerhouse; upgrade existing 120/208
volt and 480 volt primary distribution system with a new 2.4/4.16 kV three-phase system;
replace existing 3-25kVa, 120/208c-2.4/4.16 kV with a new 3-100 kVa transformer bank and
install heat exchanger for improved efficiency and reliability.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local funding is from Teller Power Co. UIG
program requires a matching contribution from the grantee of at least 25% of total project cost.
Page 154
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Akhiok Bulk Fuel & Electrical
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Akhiok
Total Cost:
$652,341.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $237,341.00 Budget Code 15213
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/19/97
Local: $415,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165041
Other: $0.00 Election District: 6
Project Description:
The City of Akhiok installed an Alaska Power Systems UtilityMaster which included a new bulk
fuel tank farm and a new power plant with waste heat recovery and a Power Stat pre-pay
electric metering system. The project also included an upgrade and repair of Akhiok’s electric
distribution system.
Supplemental Information:
The Division’s support was to upgrade the distribution system and for shipping of components
to Akhiok. Local funding -- City of Akhiok -- was used for the rest of the project.
Page 155
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Ambler AVEC Oil Blending
System
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$22,840.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $17,130.00 Budget Code 15326
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/15/97
Local: $5,710.00 Agreement Number: 2165053
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Installation of oil blending system to increase overall generator efficiency and reduce
environmental danger associated with long-term storage of used lubricating oil. The Division
provided grant funds and reviewed design.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local funding -- 25% of total project cost --
was provided by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc. (AVEC).
Page 156
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Buckland
Generator/Powerplant Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Buckland
Total Cost:
$275,530.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,530.00 Budget Code 15228
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 2/28/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155300
Other: $200,000.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
An emergency response diesel generator set was installed under Budget Code 15060, to
replace the main generator, which had failed, and the backup generator, which needed repair,
until a permanent solution could be completed. Under a separate Budget Code, 15228, the
existing power plant was then renovated and the main plant transformer bank upgraded. New
generators and a three-phase system were installed. Upgrades to the distribution system also
were completed. The community provided use of equipment.
Supplemental Information:
Other funding was from a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Local labor was
used to do the work.
Page 157
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Crooked Creek MKEC
Distribution Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$118,636.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $103,636.00 Budget Code 83565
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/11/97
Local: $15,000.00 Agreement Number: 2803171
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Correct life, health and safety problems with existing 2400 volt electrical distribution system in
Crook Creek which is owned and operated by Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative (MKEC)
and convert the system to standard 7.2/12.47 kilovolt construction. The new system
conformed to Rural Electrification Administration (now Rural Utility Service) and National
Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative (MKEC).
Page 158
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Healy Lake Electrification
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Power and Telephone
Total Cost:
$261,340.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $161,340.00 Budget Code 15032
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 1/3/97
Local: $100,000.00 Agreement Number: 2143140
Other: $0.00 Election District: 34
Project Description:
Install overhead electric distribution system to serve residents of Healy Lake with central
electrification from Alaska Power and Telephone, which provided a generation facility and bulk
fuel tank farm separate from this project.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Alaska Power and Telephone.
Page 159
Project Compietion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kobuk-Shungnak Intertie
Maintenance
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Kobuk Valley Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$44,479.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $44,479.00 Budget Code 14458
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/8/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: None
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Inspect state-owned Kobuk/Shungnak Intertie which is a 7.2/12.47 kilovolt, three-phase
overhead electrical connection between the communities. The line provides power to Kobuk
from the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative-operated system in Shungnak. Project provides
for on-going maintenance of the line.
Supplemental Information:
This tie line was originally constructed as a single wire ground return (SWGR) demonstration
project; which was replaced in 1992 with the current system.
Page 160
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kotlik Diesel Generator
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Kotlik Electric Service
Total Cost:
$75,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15181
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/14/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165039
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
Install a new diesel generator unit with accessories and associated equipment to supplement
existing power generation system. Project also included a data acquisition system (metering).
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 161
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kwethluk Generator Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Kwethluk Inc.
Total Cost:
$70,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $40,000.00 Budget Code 15157
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/10/97
Local: $30,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155273
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Upgrade power house generator units with purchase and installation of a new 250 kilowatt gen
set to replace existing gen set.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding contributed by Kwethluk Inc. which owns the electric utility, Kuiggluum Kallugvia.
Page 162
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kwethluk Distribution Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Kwethluk Inc.
Total Cost:
$40,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $30,000.00 Budget Code 15188
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/20/97
Locai: $10,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155280
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Repairs were made to the electric distribution system in Kwethluk to deal with safety hazards,
to make the system compliant with the National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety
code and to reduce line loss.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local funding was from Kwethluk Inc.,
owner of the electric utility, and constituted the matching requirement of 25 percent of total
project cost.
Page 163
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
McKinley Village GVEA
Electric Line Extension
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Golden Valley Electric Association
Total Cost:
$1,500,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $1,100,000.00 Budget Code 83455
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 2/10/97
Local: $400,000.00 Agreement Number: 2800577
Other: $0.00 Election District: 34
Project Description:
Extend Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) electrical service to customers in McKinley
Village.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Golden Valley Electric Association.
Page 164
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Nikolski Power House Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Umnak Power Company
Total Cost:
$75,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15202
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 4/27/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155285
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
A new diesel generator unit with accessories and associated equipment was installed to
replace an older unit. The project also assessed a data acquisition system (metering). The
Division prepared the project design, schedule, work plan and procurement and bid the project.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 165
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Noatak AVEC Oil Blending
System
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$22,840.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $17,130.00 Budget Code 15328
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/3/97
Local: $5,170.00 Agreement Number: 2165054
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
An oil blending system was installed in the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) power
house to blend used lubricating oil into the engine’s fuel supply. This will increase generating
efficiency and reduce the environmental damage potential associated with the long-term
storage of used lubricating oil.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. The local contribution was from AVEC and
represented the required 25% match of total project cost.
Page 166
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Pelican Utility Evaluation
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Pelican
Total Cost:
$25,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $25,000.00 Budget Code 15357
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/15/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155274
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
Assist the City of Pelican and other interested parties to determine the feasibility of purchasing
the local water and electrical utilities, bulk fuel storage system as well as the fuel distribution
and delivery systems from Pelican Seafoods following closure of the company’s seafood
processing plant.
Supplemental Information:
Funding was transferred from the Division of Community and Regional Development to the
Division of Energy through a Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA).
Page 167
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Saint George Engineering
Services
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Saint George
Total Cost:
$7,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $7,000.00 Budget Code 15204
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/5/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155276
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
This data acquisition project collected powerhouse electrical information and analyzed the
electric power system to develop on-site load profiles, an industrial/commercial loan
assessment and a power quality evaluation for the City of Saint George. The Division provided
for the installation and monitoring of the data acquisition equipment.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 168
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Alaska Electric Power \
Statistics Program
> S statovice \
Project Program: \
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
State of Alaska
Total Cost:
$70,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $35,000.00 Budget Code 15271
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/97
Local: $35,000.00 Agreement Number: 2890070
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
This program prepared and published the annual "Alaska Electric Power Statistics" and
"Selected Alaskan Electric Utilities at a Glance" books. The first Alaska Electric Power
Statistics book was published in 1960. The most recent edition, published September 1996,
contained data through 1995. Power Statistics provides information on the installed capacity of
electric generators, fuel use, number of kWh produced, typical monthly residential electric bills
and electric service interruptions in Alaska. Selected Utilities was an annual electric utility
directory. The program also published a 10-year forecast for the Railbelt electric system.
Supplemental Information:
This program was jointly funded and administered by the Division of Energy and the Alaska
Systems Coordinating Council, a consortium of the state’s major electric utilities and
associated entities (local funding above). This program has been transferred to the Alaska
Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ARECA), Anchorage. Program funding was on an
annual basis.
Page 169
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Thorne Bay Transmission
Line/Power Purchase
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
State of Alaska
Total Cost:
$19,626.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $19,626.00 Budget Code 15615
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/97
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: Work Order
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
This project evaluated the cost of a six-mile transmission line and an offer by Alaska Power &
Telephone (AP&T) to sell power generated by the Black Bear Hydroelectric Project to the City
of Thorne Bay. The Division, under a work order, used one of its multi-discipline engineering
services contractors to evaluate and assess the respective positions of AP&T and the City of
Thorne Bay concerning the purchase of power. The contractor also evaluated the land status
of the line, design parameters, cost of power and financial viability.
Supplemental Information:
Draft and final reports were submitted to the City of Thorne Bay and AP&T for review and
future decisions on whether to proceed.
Page 170
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Thorne Bay Power House
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Thorne Bay
Total Cost:
$112,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $90,000.00 Budget Code 15187
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 5/15/97
Local: $22,500.00 Agreement Number: 2155279
Other: $0.00 Election District: 5
Project Description:
A 500 amp circuit breaker, two 500 kVa pad-mounted transformers and diked fuel storage
tanks were installed at the Thorne Bay powerplant. Included in the project was repair of the
generator room and addition of a fire suppression system. The completed project meets
National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code regulations. The Division granted
funds under the Utility Improvement (UIG) program and inspected the project upon
completion. The City of Thorne Bay provided project design, management, procurement and
construction.
Supplemental Information:
The local contribution was from the City of Thorne Bay.
Page 171
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Tok AP&T Electric Line
Extension
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Power and Telephone
Total Cost:
$269,415.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $125,000.00 Budget Code 15049
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 1/8/97
Local: $144,415.00 Agreement Number: 2800604
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Construct a three-phase, 7.2/12.47KV overhead line extension to run south of Alaska Power &
Telephone’s present system in Tok to the Three-Mile and Seven-Mile subdivisions. Line will
meet Rural Electrification Administration (REA)/Rural Utilities System (RUS) and National
Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards. Construction was managed by AP&T.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Alaska Power & Telephone.
Page 172
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Allakaket River Crossing | mn
y
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Power and Telephone
Total Cost: 1 «
$245,493.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $195,493.00 Budget Code 15091
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/1/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143180
Other: $50,000.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A single-phase, 7,200 volt overhead electrical line was constructed across the Koyukuk River
to connect the Alatna electrical system to Allakaket. The electric utility which serves Allakaket
also serves the residents of Alatna. The Division designed the river crossing, and installed the
line and equipment including supervision of local force account labor.
Supplemental Information:
Both communities agreed to join Alaska Power and Telephone. Upon completion of the
project, AP&T accepted ownership and operation of the line.
Page 173
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Atka Distribution System
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Andreanof Electric Corporation
Total Cost:
$110,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $110,000.00 Budget Code 15205
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/15/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165014
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
This Life Health Safety (LHS) project installed a new 15 kilovolt sectionalizing cabinet to
replace an unsafe cabinet as well as three 25 kVa transformers. A new underground
distribution system was installed in a new subdivision to replace an existing one that posed a
threat and affected the power quality of the overall electrical system. The completed project
conforms to National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code standards. The
Division designed the project, procured materials, assisted with installation and inspected the
project upon completion.
Supplemental Information:
Andreanof Electric Corporation is owned by Atxam Corporation, the ANCSA village
corporation for Atka.
Page 174
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
AVEC Efficiency Improvements
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$320,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $240,000.00 Budget Code 15057
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/3/96
Local: $80,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155222
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Old and failing diesel engines were replaced with new engines in Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative (AVEC) powerhouses in Lower Kalskag, Nulato, Saint Michael, and Tununak.
Side benefits of the new engines include reduced emissions into the environment.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.
Page 175
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chalkyitsik New Powerhouse
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Chalkyitsik Village Council
Total Cost:
$499,357.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $499,357.00 Budget Code 15155
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/31/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155292
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A new powerhouse was installed including new 100 kilowatt and 125 kilowatt diesel generator
units for winter loads. One 65 kW unit also was installed for summer loads. A waste heat
system was installed for heat distribution to the school building. The previous 480 volt
electrical distribution system was replaced with a 7.2/12.47 kilovolt overhead distribution
system. The completed system meets federal Rural Utility Service and National Electrical
Safety Code standards. Division staff designed the powerhouse and distribution system, and
procured materials and equipment. Staff also constructed the powerhouse and distribution
system, including supervision and local force account labor.
Supplemental Information:
See also Budget Code 15220 for a related project.
Page 176
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chignik Lagoon Electric
Distribution Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Lake and Peninsula Borough
Total Cost:
$410,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $90,000.00 Budget Code 15203
Federal: $100,000.00 Completion Date: 12/31/96
Local: $150,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155292
Other: $70,000.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
A new electrical distribution system was installed from the powerhouse to consumers including
installation of new generator equipment in the powerhouse. The completed project conforms
to national electrical codes.
Supplemental Information:
The powerhouse is owned by the Lake and Peninsula District; the distribution system is owned
by the community.
Federal funding was from the U.S. Department of Energy; local funding is from the Lake and
Peninsula Borough; and other funding was from a Rural Development Assistance grant.
Page 177
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Cordova Power Supply RFP
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Cordova Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$50,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $45,000.00 Budget Code 15131
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/22/96
Local: $5,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155202
Other: $0.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
Grant funds to Cordova Electric Cooperative to retain a consultant in preparing a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for utility power supply and in evaluating proposals received.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Cordova Electric Cooperative. R.W. Beck was selected as the
consultant.
Page 178
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Delta Junction Pork Project
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Interior Alaska Economic Development
Council
Total Cost:
$20,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $20,000.00 Budget Code 14511
Federal: $0.00 Compietion Date: 10/3/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2160029
Other: $0.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
Project performed under a Reimbursable Service Agreement from the Division of Energy to
the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Division of Economic
Development, and its contractor, Interior Alaska Economic Development Council. Project
assessed the energy needs of a potential pork production facility in Interior Alaska, tentatively
Delta Junction. Under the proposal, more than 600,000 animals would be raised annually and
the slaughter house would directly employ 600 people. The work scope included: 1). identify
electricity source and distance as well as needed system upgrades; 2). identify electrical loads
and annual cost of service including total kilowatt hour sales; 3). identify fuel requirements and
estimated costs and type of fuel storage; 4). assess use of methane gas generated by the
animals as a potential energy feed stock. Draft feasibility study was completed.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 179
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Golovin Generator Purchase
¥
Project Program: x oe
Rural Power System Upgrade f
Recipient:
City of Golovin
Total Cost: «
$50,000.00 ee Se
Funding Sources:
Division: $33,000.00 Budget Code 15252
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 2/28/96
Local: $17,000.00 Agreement Number: 2165027
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
A 176 kilowatt diesel generator set was purchased and installed within the Golovin Power
Utilities powerhouse. The utility is owned by the City of Golovin.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was from the City of Golovin.
Page 180
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kivalina AVEC Diesel
Generator Unit
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$100,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15201
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/96
Local: $25,000.00 Agreement Number: 2155284
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
An electronically controlled diesel generator set was installed in the Kivalina powerhouse to
increase generating efficiency. A side benefit of the new diesel engine is reduced emissions to
the environment as well as a reduction in exhaust smoke from the time the engine is started
until it reaches full load.
Supplemental Information:
Utility Improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. Local contribution is Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative’s required 25% share of total project cost.
Page 181
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kwigillingok Distribution
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Kwig Power Company
Total Cost:
$19,571.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $16,071.00 Budget Code 15041
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/15/96
Local: $3,500.00 Agreement Number: 2143143
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
The Kwigillingok distribution system was upgraded from single phase, 7.2 kilovolts to three
phase in the northwest section of town in order to better serve the airport, water treatment
facility, public safety building and several residences as well as to allow better generator load
balancing. Kwig Power Co. utility switchgear was also upgraded.
Supplemental Information:
Local funding was from Kwig Power Co., which is owned by Kwik Inc., the ANCSA village
corporation.
Page 182
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Manley Electric Line Extension
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Manley Utility Company
Total Cost:
$38,667.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $29,000.00 Budget Code 15190
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 3/31/96
Local: $9,667.00 Agreement Number: 2155282
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Three-tenths of a mile of single-phase powerline extension was constructed to supply power
to three homes. An additional 500 feet of three-phase line extension was constructed to
supply power to Manley Hot Springs Resort.
Supplemental Information:
Utility improvement Grant (UIG) Program project. The local contribution was from Manley
Utility Company and represented the required 25% match of total project cost.
Page 183
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Napaskiak Powerhouse
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Napaskiak Utility
Total Cost:
$392,400.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $392,400.00 Budget Code 15055
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155217
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
The existing Napaskiak Utility diesel generator module was replaced with a new powerhouse.
The new module included three diesel generation units (one 170 kilowatt gen set, one 100
kW), new switchgear, auxiliaries and miscellaneous electrical equipment. The Division
designed the project and procured the module complete with units and accessories installed.
Supplemental Information:
The Napaskiak Utility is owned by the City of Napaskiak.
Page 184
Napaskiak before. Prior to
construction of the new
powerhouse, the Napaskiak
electric utility functioned out of
two container vans in poor
condition (above), each containing
a generator set.
The photo at left shows a view of
the two container vans from
above. The two generator sets in
the vans were inadequate to meet
community energy needs.
Napaskiak after. The Division of ‘Energy installed this new prefabricated powerhouse to
house the Napaskiak Electric Utility generator sets and associated equipment. The
powerhouse building meets applicable State and Federal codes and regulations.
Two the three generator sets in the new Napaskiak Electric Utility powerhouse are visible
in this photograph. Also included in the project were new switchgear and associated
hardware.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Newtok Distribution Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Ungusraq Power Company
Total Cost:
$35,451.53
Funding Sources:
Division: $35,451.53 Budget Code 15182
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/3/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155255
Other: $0.00 Election District: 38
Project Description:
Upgrade existing 480 Volt electric distribution system of Ungusraq Power Company to a three-
phase, 7.2/12.47 kilovolt, 60 Hz system. Ungusraq Power is owned by the Newtok Village
Traditional Council.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 185
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Tatitlek Generator Module
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Native Village of Tatitlek (IRA)
Total Cost:
$379,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15226
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/31/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155297
Other: $379,000.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) constructed a new
dock and reconstructed the airport runway and an airport building at Tatitlek. As part of the
project, a new generator powerhouse was installed in Tatitlek for the Tatitlek IRA Council and
electric power was extended to the new dock and to the airport and airport building. A
Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA) was executed between the Division and DOTPF
under which the Division designed and developed specifications for the powerhouse and
distribution system and installed equipment, including bulk fuel facilities for the powerhouse.
Supplemental Information:
Other funding was from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Page 186
This interior view of the Tatitlek powerhouse module shows the cramped conditions. It
was very difficult to make repairs within the building. The floor is dark due to spilled
fuel, solvents and battery leakage.
vt io 4 : 7 pers i i i a , (ait os a , a
The bulk fuel storage tanks which served the Tatitlek Electric Utility were not diked or
secured by a fence. Many fuel spills were evident within the vicinity of the tanks. The
support system was decaying and in need of replacement.
Tatitlek before: The Tatitlek Electric Utility powerhouse was a tiny module with two
generator sets in very cramped conditions. The generator sets were inadequate to meet
new and existing electric loads. This is a view of the former Tatitlek Electric Utility powerhouse from another angle.
Numerous fuel spills are located around the powerhouse whose floor and walls were
saturated with diesel fuel.
Tatitlek after. The new Tatitlek Electric Utility meets the power needs of the community
in addition to providing power to a new dock facility and a new airport building and
lighting system.
New switchgear and three new generator sets replace the original system in Tatitlek
which was cramped and which posed a significant safety hazard. Construction was
completed during late summer, 1996.
Instead of one operating generator set and one gen set to be used for parts, the Tatitlek
Electric Utility has three generator sets which can closely follow the electric load of the
community, new dock and airport lighting system.
JN 73 e¢ JV I0H ( x a Electric Utility. It replaces the former tank system which was a hazard to public safety
and which was surrounded by numerous small fuel spills.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Venetie Powerhouse Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Venetie Village Electric
Total Cost:
$534,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $534,000.00 Budget Code 15058
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/96
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155252
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
A prefabricated wood powerhouse for Venetie Village Electric was constructed on site. The
module houses three diesel generator units, including a 200 kilowatt and 150 kW units for
winter loads and a 100 kW unit for summer loads, with accessories, switchgear, auxiliaries
and miscellaneous electrical and mechanical systems. A waste heat recovery system was
constructed to serve the nearby washeteria. The existing distribution system was upgraded to
meet National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and other standards. The work also included
extending service to new customers and replacing or repairing meter bases and service
entrances as needed.
Supplemental Information:
Venetie Village Electric is owned by the Native Village of Venetie (IRA).
Page 187
Many of the electric line poles (above) in Venetie are made of native logs which are
typically too small and too short to meet electric distribution codes. This particular pole
also is improperly braced. New poles (below) have been installed and are ready for line
to be strung between them. Upon completion the distribution system met National
Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code standards.
Treated electric line poles (above) that were airlifted in to Venetie are transported to their
final location by a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle. The road/trail system in Venetie is
designed to accommodate such ATVs. A number of electric line poles such as the one
below were in obvious need of repair or replacement. This pole is between the
powerhouse and the school (red-roofed building at left).
The new Venetie powerhouse includes three diesel generator units. This photo (above)
was taken just before the electrical work within the powerhouse was completed. The
photo below shows a tracked vehicle being unloaded from a Hercules aircraft. The
tracked vehicle was used to construct and repair the distribution system in Venetie. The
Hercules is about as large an aircraft as can land on the Venetie airstrip.
The previous Venetie powerhouse (above) was an old container van with numerous code
violations. The new powerhouse (below) is prefabricated steel. It is built on piles so as
to not disturb the permafrost. A waste heat recovery system runs from the powerhouse to
the washeteria to the immediate right of the powerhouse. The orange washeteria day tank
is visible in this photo.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Arctic Village Powerhouse
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Arctic Village Electric Company
Total Cost:
$50,560.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $50,560.00 Budget Code 15153
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2175019
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
This project replaced a hazardous fuel and wiring system and purchased and installed a new
diesel generation unit. The existing transformer bank also was upgraded to meet National
Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements. The project was identified through the Circuit
Rider Maintenance (CRM) program.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 188
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chitina Distribution Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Chitina Electric Inc.
Total Cost:
$91,460.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $82,660.00 Budget Code 15034
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 8/31/95
Local: $8,800.00 Agreement Number: 2143142
Other: $0.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
The Chitina Electric Inc. electrical distribution system was upgraded from an overhead, 2400
volt delta system to a 7.2/12.47 kV three-phase system. Existing transformers that contained
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) were removed and replaced with low-loss, amorphous core
type transformers. The Division granted funds, performed initial and final inspections and
assisted in system design. The utility performed all construction.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Chitina Electric Inc.
Page 189
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Chuathbaluk Distribution
Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative
Total Cost:
$153,755.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $153,755.00 Budget Code 15031
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143141
Other: $0.00 Election District: 35
Project Description:
Install a 7.2/12.47 kilovolt electrical distribution system in Chuathbaluk to replace an existing
480 volt system which had numerous life, health and safety problems. The Division granted
funds and provided one lineman to assist and train Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative
(MKEC) employees. MKEC provided project administration and two people to work with
Division lineman; MKEC also provided all poles required for project.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 190
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
DES Generator Module
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs
Total Cost:
$280,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $0.00 Budget Code 15039
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155200
Other: $280,000.00 Election District: 14
Project Description:
The Division of Energy provided technical assistance to the Division of Emergency Services
(DES), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, for a movable, emergency 500 kilowatt
generator to be located at the National Guard Armory Emergency Response Center on Fort
Richardson. The stand-by generator serves as back-up for the Governor's Strategic
Command Post. The work was performed through a Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA)
between the Division of Energy and DES. The Division of Energy prepared specifications and
drawings, procured equipment, bid the installation of equipment and provided inspection
services during construction.
Supplemental Information:
Other funding is from the Division of Emergency Services through a Reimbursable Services
Agreement (RSA).
Page 191
This a photograph of the new 500 kilowatt (kW) movable, emergency generator
located at Fort Richardson near Anchorage. The generator also serves as back-up
for the Governor’s Strategic Command Post. The system starts automatically
after a power outage of eight seconds. The Division of Energy provided all labor
and staff to oversee the purchase of materials and for installation of the generator
module. The work was performed through a Reimbursable Services Agreement
with the Division of Emergency Services of the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Igiugig Generator Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Igiugig Electric Company
Total Cost:
$7,500.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $75,000.00 Budget Code 15251
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2165021
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
A new generator was purchased and installed to replace a failed unit. Design was in
accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code
(NESC). Igiugig Electric Company provided project management; the Division inspected the
project upon completion.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 192
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kipnuk New Powerhouse
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Native Village of Kipnuk
Total Cost:
$537,930.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $537,930.00 Budget Code 15030
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143137
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
A new powerhouse was constructed for Kipnuk Light Plant. The powerhouse included three
new diesel generator units and associated switchgear. The former powerhouse was
refurbished and used to house new waste heat capture equipment which distributes heat to
the nearby community building. This is a fully automated system with the capability to evaluate
load requirements and match them with appropriate generator capacity. The new powerhouse
conforms to the latest Rural Utility Services (RUS, formerly the Rural Electrification
Administration) and National Electrical Safety Code standards. Division staff designed the
powerhouse and procured equipment and materials. As part of the project, a rate study was
performed for the utility.
Supplemental Information:
This project was constructed in conjunction with Budget Code 83562, Kipnuk Distribution
Upgrade.
Page 193
The photograph at left shows the
switchgear in the new Kipnuk
powerhouse. The switchgear and
control panel in the previous
powerhouse did not meet National
Electric Code requirements. This
is a fully automated system. Load
requirements are evaluated and
generator capacities are matched
to the loads automatically.
This photograph shows one of the
three diesel generator units in the
new Kipnuk powerhouse. Also
visible is part of the waste heat
capture equipment that was
installed as part of the project.
The salvaged heat is used save on
heating fuel costs in a nearby
community building.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kipnuk Distribution Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Native Village of Kipnuk
Total Cost:
$189,738.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $189,738.00 Budget Code 14562
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 12/31/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2803174
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
A new overhead electric distribution system was constructed for Kipnuk Light Plant. The new
overhead system conforms to the latest Rural Utility Services (RUS, formerly Rural
Electrification Administration) and National Electrical Safety Code standards. The existing
distribution system was retired.
Supplemental Information:
This project was constructed in conjunction with Budget Code, 15030 Kipnuk New
Powerhouse.
Page 194
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Koliganek Airport Power Line
Extension
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Koliganek Village Council
Total Cost:
$84,576.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $84,576.00 Budget Code 15035
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2143145
Other: $0.00 Election District: 40
Project Description:
A 12.47/7.2 kV power line extension was constructed to the new airport at Koliganek which
was completed by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. The project
included demolishing portions of overhead line and replacing it with underground line.
Supplemental Information:
The Division designed, bid and managed the construction of the project under a Reimbursable
Services Agreement (RSA) with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Page 195
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kotzebue Electric Powerline
Rebuild
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Kotzebue Electric Association
Total Cost:
$160,426.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $96,256.00 Budget Code 15229
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/95
Local: $64,170.00 Agreement Number: 2155262
Other: $0.00 Election District: 37
Project Description:
Approximately 1.5 miles of electric distribution line were rebuilt including design, installing 42
new federal Rural Utilities Service (RUS) code structures, replacing transformers to accept
three-phase voltage (12.47 kV) and re-installing conductors. The line serves a residential
section, two city water pumping stations and two airport navigation sites. The Division
provided plan review and conducted a final inspection after construction. Kotzebue Electric
Association managed the project including design.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Kotzebue Electric Association.
Page 196
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Kwigillingok Load Management
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Kwig Power Company
Total Cost:
$8,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $8,000.00 Budget Code 15151
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 1/15/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155230
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Existing powerplant switchgear in Kwigillingok was upgraded by adding electrical load share
modules to all three diesel generator units. The project allowed Kwig Power Company to
provide power to Lower Kuskokwim School District facilities and thereby generate additional
revenue for the utility. Division staff designed the project and provided construction oversight.
Supplemental Information:
Kwig Power Co. is owned by Kwik Inc., the ANCSA village corporation.
Page 197
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Multiple Electrical Metering
Projects
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Participating utilities
Total Cost:
$95,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $95,000.00 Budget Code 15061
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 9/30/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2800390
Other: $0.00 Election District: 50
Project Description:
The Division’s Power Cost Equalization (PCE) section identified a number of communities
throughout rural Alaska with deficient station service or totalized kilowatt hour readings. This
project installed new, solid-state kilowatt hour meters. The project also installed load
monitoring equipment in community power plants to record the electrical load profile for a
period of at least one year. The recorded data can be used to help in the selection of proper
generator units in future rural power upgrades. Communities identified by the PCE section
were: Akhiok, Allakaket, Aniak, Atka, Atmautluak, Tatitlek, Chignik, Ekwok, Elfin Cove,
Hughes, Kotlik, Telida, Larsen Bay, Manokotak, Nelson Lagoon, Nikolai and Perryville. The
Division designed the system in-house and performed site work. The local operators were
involved during installation and received on-the-job training. Loan monitoring equipment was
removed after accumulation of data.
Supplemental Information:
None
Page 198
Proiect Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Stevens Village Utility
Maintenance Assistance
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Stevens Village Electric System
Total Cost:
$6,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $6,000.00 Budget Code 15140
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 11/13/95
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155259
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
Update bookkeeping records of Stevens Village Energy System; evaluate system and
recommend changes and a new budget; set up monthly reporting system; train utility staff in
records management and maintenance. Grant went to Stevens Village Energy System to hire
a contractor for the work.
Supplemental Information:
The utility is owned by the Stevens Village Traditional Council.
Page 199
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Allakaket Powerhouse Upgrade
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
City of Allakaket
Total Cost:
$299,260.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $299,260.00 Budget Code 14429
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 7/31/94
Local: $0.00 Agreement Number: 2155207
Other: $0.00 Election District: 36
Project Description:
The existing power plant was upgraded because it had deteriorated beyond safe usage. The
upgrade enabled the city to sell power to the Yukon/Koyukuk School District facilities, thereby
placing the school generation system on standby. The Division provided grant funding,
technical support, project management and a field foreman. Force account labor was used.
Supplemental Information:
The City of Allakaket provided in-kind contributions valued at about $18,250.
Page 200
Above is the former powerhouse in the community of Allakaket on the Koyukuk
River northwest of Fairbanks. The powerhouse, in addition to being cramped, had
numerous code violations. Below is the new powerhouse shortly after it was
constructed. Upgrading the facility increased capacity so that the school was able
to purchase power and place its generation system on stand-by.
Project Completion Report
Alaska Energy Authority, Rural Energy Programs
Tuntutuliak Engine
Replacement
Project Program:
Rural Power System Upgrade
Recipient:
Tuntutuliak Community Service
Association
Total Cost:
$25,000.00
Funding Sources:
Division: $15,000.00 Budget Code 15063
Federal: $0.00 Completion Date: 6/30/94
Local: $10,000.00 Agreement Number: 2143147
Other: $0.00 Election District: 39
Project Description:
Purchase and ship a new John Deere diesel engine to upgrade an existing generator set by
replacing a deteriorating engine with more than 25,000 hours of service.
Supplemental Information:
Local contribution was from Tuntutuliak Community Service Association which is owned by the
Native Village of Tuntutuliak.
Page 201