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Application Forms and Instructions
This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form for
Round 14 of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). A separate application form is available for
projects with a primary purpose of producing heat (see Request for Applications (RFA) Section
1.5). This is the standard form for all other projects, including projects that will produce heat and
electricity. An electronic version of the RFA and both application forms is available online at:
https://www.akenergyauthority.org/What-We-Do/Grants-Loans/Renewable-Energy-Fund/2021-
REF-Application.
What follows are some basic information and instructions for this application:
• The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) expects this application to be used as part of a two-year
solicitation cycle with an opt-out provision in the second year of the cycle.
• If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application forms for
each project.
• Multiple phases (e.g. final design, construction) for the same project may be submitted as one
application.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide milestones
and grant budget for each phase of the project (see Sections 3.1 and 3.2.2).
• In order to ensure that grants provide sufficient benefit to the public, AEA may limit
recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3 Alaska
Administrative Code (ACC) 107.605(1).
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are
completed and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. Supporting documentation may
include, but is not limited to, reports, conceptual or final designs, models, photos, maps, proof
of site control, utility agreements, business and operation plans, power sale agreements,
relevant data sets, and other materials. Please provide a list of supporting documents in
Section 11 of this application and attach the documents to your application.
• If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with your
submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed. Please provide a
list of additional information; including any web links, in Section 12 of this application and attach
the documents to your application. For guidance on application best practices please refer to
the resource-specific Best Practices Checklists; links to the checklists can be found in the
appendices list at the end of the accompanying REF Round 14 RFA.
• In the Sections below, please enter responses in the spaces provided. You may add additional
rows or space to the form to provide sufficient space for the information, or attach additional
sheets if needed.
• If you need assistance with your application, please contact AEA’s Grants Coordinator by email
at grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at (907) 771-3081.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please specify the legal grantee that will own, operate, and maintain the project upon completion.
Name (Name of utility, IPP, local government, or other government entity)
Atmautluak Tribal Utilities
Tax ID # 92-0089224
Date of last financial statement audit:
Mailing Address:Physical Address:
PO BOX 6564
Atmautluak, AK 99559
Telephone:Fax:Email:
907-553-5429 907-553-5429 attutilities@gmail.com
1.1 Applicant Point of Contact / Grants Coordinator
Name:Title:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:Fax:Email:
1.1.1 Applicant Signatory Authority Contact Information
Name:Moses Pavilla, Jr.Title: Utility Manager/Bookkeeper
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 6564
Atmautluak, AK 99559
Telephone:Fax:Email:
907-553-5429 907-553-5429 attutilities@gmail.com
1.1.2 Applicant Alternate Points of Contact
Name Telephone:Fax:Email:
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Moses Pavilla, Jr. (same as below)
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REMINDER:
• AEA is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials submitted to AEA may be
subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no statutory exemptions apply.
• All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final recommendations
are made to the legislature. Please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the applicant would
like those excluded from the web posting of this application.
• In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or proprietary
company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by AEA. If you want
information to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept confidential. If
the Authority determines it is not confidential, it will be treated as a public record in
accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon request.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please specify the legal grantee that will own, operate, and maintain the project upon completion.
Name (Name of utility, IPP, local government, or other government entity)
Tax ID #
Date of last financial statement audit:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
Telephone: Fax: Email:
1.1 Applicant Point of Contact / Grants Coordinator
Name: Title:
Mailing Address:
Telephone: Fax: Email:
1.1.1 Applicant Signatory Authority Contact Information
Name: Title:
Mailing Address:
Telephone: Fax: Email:
1.1.2 Applicant Alternate Points of Contact
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
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1.2 Applicant Minimum Requirements
Please check as appropriate. If applicants do not meet the minimum requirements, the application
will be rejected.
1.2.1 Applicant Type
☐ An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05
CPCN #______, or
☐ An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1)
CPCN #______, or
☐ A local government, or
☒ A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities)
Additional minimum requirements
☒ 1.2.2 Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for the project by the
applicant’s board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the
applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s governing
authority is necessary. (Indicate yes by checking the box)
☒ 1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and follow
procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant agreement
(Section 3 of the RFA). (Indicate yes by checking the box)
☒ 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the award as
identified in the Standard Grant Agreement template at
https://www.akenergyauthority.org/What-We-Do/Grants-Loans/Renewable-Energy-
Fund/2021-REF-Application (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.) (Indicate yes by checking the box)
☒ 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant funds for
the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the project and who will
be the primary beneficiaries. (Indicate yes by checking the box)
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
2.1 Project Title
Provide a 4 to 7 word title for your project. Type in the space below.
Atmautluak Light Plant Battery, Thermal Stove, and Metering Installation
2.2 Project Location
2.2.1 Location of Project – Latitude and longitude (preferred), street address, or
community name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google Maps by finding you project’s
location on the map and then right clicking with the mouse and selecting “What is here? The
coordinates will be displayed in the Google search window above the map in a format as follows:
61.195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining this information, please contact
AEA’s Grants Coordinator by email at grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at (907) 771-
3081.
Latitude Longitude
[Other description of location]
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Atmautluak, AK
2.3 Project Type
Please check as appropriate.
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
☐ Wind ☐ Biomass or Biofuels (excluding heat-only)
☐ Hydro, Including Run of River ☐ Hydrokinetic
☐ Geothermal, Excluding Heat Pumps ☐ Transmission of Renewable Energy
☐ Solar Photovoltaic ☐ Storage of Renewable
☐ Other (Describe) ☐ Small Natural Gas
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Construction Construction
☐ Reconnaissance ☐ Final Design and Permitting
☐ Feasibility and Conceptual Design ☒ Construction
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2.4 Project Description
Provide a brief, one-paragraph description of the proposed project.
Atmautluak Light Plant (ALP) is a standalone diesel generating and electrical distribution utility
which provides electricity to the Village of Atmautluak. In 2019, ALP received a grant of
$2,900,000 from the USDA High Energy Cost Program to construct a 200 kW wind heat system
and integrate the energy into their power system. This system is currently under construction and
the funds have been used to install 2, Frontier 24-100 kW wind turbines on 40 meter tilt-up towers;
upgrade .5 miles of electrical distribution to interconnect the wind farm; and install a wind diesel
supervisory control system, a 200 kW load balancing boiler, and 20 electric thermal storage devices
to capture surplus wind energy to displace heating fuel. Construction began in Fall 2021. The wind
turbines and powerline have been constructed. The project was subjected to a number of
unpredictable cost increases, mostly due to supply chain uncertainties. ALP is requesting $375,000
to complete the installation and integration of the 250kW/377kWh battery energy storage system
and 20 electric thermal stoves to enable upwards of 3,200 hours of diesel off operation annually.
This AEA funding will also provide ALP with two years of ongoing technical assistance and an
advanced monitoring system to ensure overall power productivity, improve system reliability, grid
stability, increase renewable availability and optimize overall power system operations. In sum, the
award will enable ALP to produce 40,000 surplus kWh of wind energy annually, displace 30,000
gallons of diesel fuel used for power generation (equivalent to a savings of $105,000 at $3.50/gal),
and generate deferred diesel operational savings of $28,800 annually (at $9 per operating hour).
This is an annual benefit of $133,800. Additionally, the wind system has the potential to produce an
additional 66,000 kWh of surplus electricity, which is available to displace 2,200 gallons of home
heating fuel. It will also improve safety and resiliency in the community while eliminating
requirements to invest in the expansion of bulk fuel storage.
2.5 Scope of Work
Provide a short narrative for the scope of work detailing the tasks to be performed under this
funding request. This should include work paid for by grant funds and matching funds or performed
as in-kind match.
Funds are being requested to complete the installation of the BESS along with 20 Electric Thermal
Storage units and improve operational support. Funds will be used for the following purposes:
1. Complete installation of BESS and ETS
2. Two years of ongoing site services and support
3. Advanced metering and monitoring including 4 calendar years of ongoing monitoring and
commissioning
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A more detailed scope of work is as follows:
1. Complete BESS and ETS installations. The BESS components have been delivered but not
installed. Work remaining includes: completion of BESS shelter, interconnection with diesel
plant switchgear, completion of wiring of the BESS, population of BESS with batteries,
BESS commissioning, and the installation of the ElectricThermal Storage devices in 20
homes. Each ETS device requires the wiring and metering of a separate service and metering
panel. The BESS is housed in a 12 x 20 foot metal insulated building sitting on a separate
foundation adjacent to the diesel powerplant. $175,000 is required to complete the
installation and commissioning of the BESS and ETS systems.
2. Site Services: Funds are being requested to contract with iES to provide a 2-year service and
support level contract to provide engineering and technical support to ensure the wind diesel
battery system is operating properly.
This portion of the funding will be used to provide 24 months of technical assistanc,
including one annual, multi-day site visit to assist the community along with the continued
training of operators and assistance with yearly maintenance on the turbines and other
system components. This element of work is estimated to require one week of on-site
assistance at least once per year for the first two years. Site support services also include
remote system component diagnostics and call support. System component support is
provided on an on-call basis through during normal business hours from 8 am to 5pm Alaska
standard time, 5 days per week excluding US holidays. The support package includes remote
monitoring package as well as the facility support program. The program provides 24 hours
of annual remote assistance for each of first two years of operation. This assistance involves
a monthly call to evaluate performance and answer operational questions. The site services
support also include an additional 80 hours per year of on-call support.
Remote assistance support will involve, at a minimum, regular monthly support calls to
evaluate operations. Based on previous experience, local operators and managers require a
higher level of remote support during the first two years of operation. This level of service
requires a secure and reliable internet connection. This extended maintenance contract for 2
years is $72,000 and includes yearly on-site technical visits each year for up to 5 days each
time. The on-site visits include travel, with the utility to provide local housing and
transportation.
3. Funds are also being requested to furnish and install an advanced cloud-based energy
monitoring and performance evaluation system from Hatachi. This system is designed to
automatically, manage and analyze battery and overall wind diesel system performance, by
constantly collecting, aggregating, and analyzing data each energy assets including meters
and sensors, engine controllers, the battery management system, the wind turns, the ETS etc
to automatically track performance in order to create a holistic operator and plant
management interface. The advanced monitoring system will ensure overall power
productivity, improve system reliability, grid stability, increase renewable availability and
optimize overall power system operations.
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iES will install and configure on e-mesh site gateways to the onsite system requirements.
The onsite hardware consists of advanced metering, weather station, signals and registers
from various system components, including diesel generator controllers, weather sensors,
the battery management system, wind turbine controllers, electric metering and relays as
well as fuel and BTU meters. The system can be scaled to include other distributed energy
assets such as solar or EV chargers and remote boilers. The e-mesh platform is intended to
provide a convenient, powerful and easy-to-access single source of operational and business
insights. The e-mesh will be fully integrated with the BESS, facilitating better performance,
increased productivity, reduced downtime and improved business decisions. Funding will be
used to furnish install and implement the e-mesh Monitor and provide 4 years of access and
reporting services at $128,000.
2.6 Previous REF Applications for the Project
See Section 1.15 of the RFA for the maximum per project cumulative grant award amount
Round
Submitted
Title of application Application
#, if known
Did you
receive a
grant? Y/N
Amount of REF
grant awarded
($)
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SECTION 3 – Project Management, Development, and Operation
3.1 Schedule and Milestones
Please fill out the schedule below (or attach a similar sheet) for the work covered by this funding
request. Be sure to identify key tasks and decision points, including go/no go decisions, in your
project along with estimated start and end dates for each of the milestones and tasks. Please
clearly identify the beginning and ending of all phases (I. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and
Conceptual Design, III. Final Design and Permitting, and IV. Construction) of your proposed
project. See the RFA, Sections 2.3-2.6 for the recommended milestones for each phase. Add
additional rows as needed.
Task
# Milestones Tasks
Start
Date
End
Date Deliverables
1 Project agreements Procurement Notice
of
Award
30
Days
Finalize agreements and
schedule of work, Notice
to Proceed
2 Work Plan Finalize installation
plan,
Restart
in 10
days
from
NTP
30 days Approve workplan with
BESS site selection,
4 Procurement of final
materials,
The BESS has been
shipped, breakers,
conductors, service
panels and metering
need to be shipped and
procured
30 days
from
NTP
60 days
of NTP
Order and ship installation
materials
5 Procurement e-Mesh
hardware, metering,
weather station
Procurement e-Mesh
hardware, metering,
weather station
1 month
of NTP
4
months
of NTP
Order hardware, weather
station gateway, additional
metering (SEL735)
6 Installation of e-
mesh monitor
Install at as BESS is
completed
3
months
of NTP
6
months
of NTP
C ompleted once the BESS
is installed and operational.
7 Construction The BESS and ETS
units are on-site
August – September
2022 construction
4
months
from
NTP
6
months
of NTP
Work will begin as soon
as materials arrive
.
8 Commissioning Commissioning of
BESS, Wind diesel
system and emesh
4
months
of NTP
6
months
from
NTP
System operation begins,
with as-built
documentation, and
monitoring startup
9 O&M Support
Agreement begins
Operational support
for 24 months
operational support
6 -9
months
of NTP
Thru
2024
System support scheduled,
monthly check in, and on-
line technical assistance
begins. Onsite visits, 2023,
2024,
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10 E-Mesh monitor 4 years monitoring
and reporting begins
6 -9
months
of NTP
Jan
2023
thru
Dec
2026
Duration 4 calendar
years beginning January
2023- 2026, online
access to semi-realtime
status and automated
dashboards and monthly
performance reports
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3.2 Budget
3.2.1 Funding Sources
Indicate the funding sources for the phase(s) of the project applied for in this funding request.
Grant funds requested in this application $ 375,000
Cash match to be provideda $ 40,000
In-kind match to be provideda $
Energy efficiency match providedb $
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of
above)
$ 415,000 (overall
project budget
$3,331,500)
Describe your financial commitment to the project and the source(s) of match. Indicate whether
these matching funds are secured or pending future approvals. Describe the impact, if any, that
the timing of additional funds would have on the ability to proceed with the grant.
Utility to provide $40,000 in matching funds through the purchase of meters and related equipment
and will also provide local housing and transportation during site support visits.
a Attach documentation for proof (see Section 1.18 of the Request for Applications)
b See Section 8.2 of this application and Section 1.18 of the RFA for requirements for Energy Efficiency
Match.
3.2.2 Cost Overruns
Describe the plan to cover potential cost increases or shortfalls in funding.
No shortfalls expected but contractor has pledged to provide all necessary support to ensure system
is operational and functioning.
3.2.3 Total Project Costs
Indicate the anticipated total cost by phase of the project (including all funding sources). Use actual
costs for completed phases. Indicate if the costs were actual or estimated.
Reconnaissance [Actual/Estimated] $
Feasibility and Conceptual Design [Actual/Estimated] $
Final Design and Permitting [Actual/Estimated] $
Construction [Actual/Estimated] $
Total Project Costs (sum of above) Estimated $
Metering/Tracking Equipment [not included in project
cost]
Estimated $
See budget table below.
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Phase 4 — Construction
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant
Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based
on phase and type of
project. See Sections
2.3 thru 2.6 of the RFA
)
$375,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $3,315,000
NOTE: The wind
system is installed but
not operational, BESS
materials and ETS on
site, power line
completed, funds are
being requested to
complete and support
the project
Funds from REF on a
reimbursable basis
Notice to Proceed
July –
December
2022
Shipping \Construction Aug – Sept
2022 $ 175,000 $40,000 $ 215,000
Advanced Monitoring
System
Sept 22 -Dec
26 $ 128,000 $ 128,000
Operation, monitoring,
support
24 months
Oct-2022-24 $ 72,000 $ $ 72,000
TOTALS $ 375,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $
$3,315,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ 190,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $
3,130,000
Contractual Services $ 185,000 $ 185,000
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ 375,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $
3,331,500
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3.2.4 Funding Subsequent Phases
If subsequent phases are required beyond the phases being applied for in this application,
describe the anticipated sources of funding and the likelihood of receipt of those funds.
• State and/or federal grants
• Loans, bonds, or other financing options
• Additional incentives (i.e. tax credits)
• Additional revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or
programs that might be available)
N/A
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3.2.3 Budget Forms
Applications MUST include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
Section 2.3.2 of this application — I. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design, III.
Final Design and Permitting, and IV. Construction. Please use the tables provided below to detail
your proposed project’s total budget. Be sure to use one table for each phase of your project, and
delete any unnecessary tables. The milestones and tasks should match those listed in 3.1 above.
If you have any question regarding how to prepare these tables or if you need assistance preparing
the application please feel free to contact AEA’s Grants Coordinator by email at
grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at (907) 771-3081.
Phase 1 — Reconnaissance
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project. See
Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of the
RFA )
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
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Phase 2 — Feasibility and Conceptual Design
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of
the RFA )
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
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Phase 3 — Final Design and Permitting
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of
the RFA )
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
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Phase 4 — Construction
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of
the RFA )
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Phase 4 — Construction
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant
Funds
Grantee
Matchin
g
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Feder
al
Grants/Ot
her State
Grants/Ot
her
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of
project. See Sections
2.3 thru 2.6 of the RFA )
$375,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $3,315,000
NOTE: The wind system
is installed but not
operational, BESS
materials and ETS on
site, power line
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completed, funds are
being requested to
complete and support the
project
Funds from REF on a
reimbursable basis
Notice to Proceed
July –
December
2022
Shipping \Construction Aug – Sept
2022 $ 175,000 $40,000 $ 215,000
Advanced Monitoring
System
Sept 22 -Dec
26 $ 128,000 $ 128,000
Operation, monitoring,
support
24 months
Oct-2022-24 $ 72,000 $ $ 72,000
TOTALS $ 375,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $
$3,315,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ 190,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $ 3,130,000
Contractual Services $ 185,000 $ 185,000
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ 375,000 $ 40,000 $2,900,000 $ 3,331,500
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5.4.2 Existing Energy Generation Infrastructure and Production
In the following tables, only fill in areas below applicable to your project. You can remove extra
tables. If you have the data below in other formats, you can attach them to the application (see
Section 11).
5.4.2.1 Existing Power Generation Units
Include for each unit include: resource/fuel, make/model, design capacity (kW), minimum
operational load (kW), RPM, electronic/mechanical fuel injection, make/model of genset
controllers, hours on genset
Unit 1: Diesel, John deere 6090, 210kw, 10321.7 hrs
Unit 2: Diesel, John deere 6090, 210kw, 10532.1 hrs
Unit 3: Diesel, John deere 6081, 210kw, 18995.8 hrs
Unit 4: Diesel, John deere 6081, 210kw, 18748 hrs
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
Is there operational heat recovery? (Y/N) If yes estimated
annual displaced heating fuel (gallons)
5.4.2.2 Existing Distribution System
Describe the basic elements of the distribution system. Include the capacity of the step-up
transformer at the powerhouse, the distribution voltage(s) across the community, any transmission
voltages, and other elements that will be affected by the proposed project.
5.4.2.3 Existing Thermal Generation Units (if applicable to your project)
Generatio
n unit
Resourc
e/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(MMBtu/h
r)
Make Model Average
annual
efficienc
y
Year
Installe
d
Hours
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5.4.2.4 O&M and replacement costs for
existing units
Power Generation Thermal Generation
i.Annual O&M cost for labor
ii.Annual O&M cost for non-labor
iii. Replacement schedule and cost for
existing units
5.4.2.5 Annual Electricity Production and Fuel Consumption (Existing System)
Use most recent year. Replace the section (Type 1), (Type 2), and (Type 3) with generation
sources
Month Generati
on
(Type 1)
(kWh)
Generati
on (Type
2)
(kWh)
Generati
on (Type
3)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumpti
on
(Diesel-Gal
lons)
Fuel
Consumpti
on
[Other]
Pea
k
Loa
d
Minimu
m Load
January 106463 7872 249
February 99762 7249 215
March 100118 7322 188
April 93511 7020 165
May 81904 6177 151
June 73893 5601 151
July 77845 5723 139
August 79733 5623 154
Septembe
r
85281 6433 209
October 98985 7328 209
November 111718 8351 246
December 103372 7748 195
Total 1112585 82447
5.4.2.6 Annual Heating Fuel Consumption (Existing System)
Use most recent year.Include only if your project affects the recovered heat off the diesel
genset or will include electric heat loads. Only include heat loads affected by the project.
Month Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
(Cords,
green tons,
dry tons)
Other
January
February
March
April
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The following are the senior team members for this project. Each person listed is considered an expert in
their respective specialties. Responsibilities span all milestones and tasks for both proposed projects.
Key Personnel
Lead local contact and organizer for this project is Moses Pavilla, Jr., Tribal Administrator. Mr. Pavilla has
extensive experience coordinating projects of this type and is familiar with all required capacities for our Tribe
administration, including managing dozens of employees and overseeing all financial aspects for the
organization.
The following contracted individuals and organizations will be the primary technical support for this project.
Intelligent Energy Systems, LLC
Dennis Meiners (Lead Project Manager), Principal and Founder of Intelligent Energy Systems, LLC (IES).
Mr. Meiners will draw on his many years of experience, to manage the overall project and the project support
team, which includes wind technology specialists. IES will be responsible for the installation and operation
of the resource evaluation and equipment deployment. Mr. Meiners will draw upon many years of Alaskan
operating experience with similar projects. Through Mr. Meiners, IES has demonstrated an on-going
commitment to improving the energy independence of rural Alaskan communities.
Pati Crofut (Grants Manager), Highly experienced rural utility accounting consultant and trainer. She has
been solely responsible for the grant accounting and financial management on numerous USDA High Energy
Cost grants awarded to villages in Western Alaska and administered through IES.
Dale Letourneau (Electrical Engineer), Specializing in remote, independent energy generation and both off-
grid and grid connected power systems. Mr. Letourneau, has more than 40 years of experience in design,
construction and operation of energy systems. Mr. Letourneau’s practical engineering approaches originate
from his formative years before and during university working with his family’s electrical supply and
contracting business.
Jean-Paul Pinard, PhD, P.Eng. (Consulting Engineer), 27 years of experience in the energy sector as an
engineer, scientist, lecturer, and advocate on renewable energy. Specializes in wind resource assessments in
Arctic and complex terrain. Jean-Paul is the leading wind resource expert in Northern Canada. His PhD is in
cold weather modeling of wind resources. Mr. Pinard has conducted over 50 detailed wind resource
assessments in nearly every community in Yukon and Northwest Territories. He will be the principal
investigator responsible to installation, set-up and maintenance of the instrumentation. conducting energy
modelling and data analysis. Extensive work with Indigenous communities to empower their renewable
energy economies. Mr. Pinard will be responsible for tower placement, equipment installation and
calibration, as well as data analysis, data quality, and site evaluation.
Carl Brothers, P.E., (Power Integration and Wind Energy Specialist) President of Frontier Power
Systems. Mr. Brothers is the former director of the Atlantic Wind Test Site, Canada’s premier wind energy
test facility. He has been responsible for the development of over 100 MW of large-scale grid connected
wind systems and is familiar with the full range of wind technologies. Mr. Brothers has evaluated the
performance of over 20 wind turbines and is responsible for some of the most successful community scale
and off grid wind diesel systems in Eastern Canada. Mr. Brothers has been responsible for design
improvements to mid-sized wind turbines, and is familiar with cost, deployment, installation, and integration
issues. He is involved with the growth of high penetration wind diesel systems across the Arctic. Mr.
Brothers will assist with equipment and site selection, evaluation of data and comparison with similar
projects in other parts of the Arctic and Alaska. Mr. Brothers will assist with program design and site
selection.
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Ian Knapp Research Technical Specialist, Graduate in statistics with a focus on technical analysis with a
strong desire to contribute to the future of Alaska while becoming a more skilled and knowledgeable
statistician to support rural energy projects.
4.2 Local Workforce
Describe how the project will use local labor or train a local labor workforce.
Local work forces will be used to the greatest extent possible for all field and utility work required for
construction, installation, and support.
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SECTION 5 – TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
5.1 Resource Availability
5.1.1 Assessment of Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available, including average
resource availability on an annual basis. For pre-construction applications, describe the resource to
the extent known. For design and permitting or construction projects, please provide feasibility
documents, design documents, and permitting documents (if applicable) as attachments to this
application (See Section 11). Likelihood of the resource being available over the life of the project.
See the “Resource Assessment” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional
guidance.
N/A
5.1.2 Alternatives to Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project.
N/A
5.1.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues. See the “Environmental and Permitting Risks” section of the appropriate
Best Practice Checklist for additional guidance.
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identify and describe potential barriers including potential permit timing issues, public
opposition that may result in difficulty obtaining permits, and other permitting barriers
Project has been funded by USDA and undergone all permitting requirements through that process.
5.2 Project Site
Describe the availability of the site and its suitability for the proposed energy system. Identify
potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the project or how
you intend to approach land ownership and access issues. See the “Site control” section of the
appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional guidance.
Applicant owns land and equipment to be included in project. Access won’t be a problem.
5.3 Project Technical & Environmental Risk
5.3.1 Technical Risk
Describe potential technical risks and how you would address them.
• Which tasks are expected to be most challenging?
• How will the project team reduce the risk of these tasks?
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• What internal controls will be put in place to limit and deal with technical risks?
See the “Common Planning Risks” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional
guidance.
5.3.2 Environmental Risk
Explain whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so which project
team members will be involved and how the issues will be addressed. See the “Environmental and
Permitting Risks” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional guidance.
• Threatened or endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and describe other potential barriers
N/A
5.4 Technical Feasibility of Proposed Energy System
In this section you will describe and give details of the existing and proposed systems. The
information for existing system will be used as the baseline the proposal is compared to and also
used to make sure that proposed system can be integrated.
Only complete sections applicable to your proposal. If your proposal only generates electricity, you
can remove the sections for thermal (heat) generation.
5.4.1 Basic Operation of Existing Energy System
Describe the basic operation of the existing energy system including: description of control system;
spinning reserve needs and variability in generation (any high loads brought on quickly); and
current voltage, frequency, and outage issues across system. See the “Understanding the Existing
System” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional guidance.
5.4.2 Existing Energy Generation Infrastructure and Production
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5.4.2.1 Existing Power Generation Units
Include for each unit include: resource/fuel, make/model, design capacity (kW), minimum
operational load (kW), RPM, electronic/mechanical fuel injection, make/model of genset
controllers, hours on genset
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
5.4.2.2 Existing Distribution System
Describe the basic elements of the distribution system. Include the capacity of the step-up
transformer at the powerhouse, the distribution voltage(s) across the community, any transmission
voltages, and other elements that will be affected by the proposed project.
5.4.2.3 Existing Thermal Generation Units (if applicable to your project)
Generation
unit
Resource/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(MMBtu/hr)
Make Model Average
annual
efficiency
Year
Installed
Hours
5.4.2.5 Annual Electricity Production and Fuel Consumption (Existing System)
Use most recent year. Replace the section (Type 1), (Type 2), and (Type 3) with generation
sources
In the following tables, only fill in areas below applicable to your project. You can remove extra
tables. If you have the data below in other formats, you can attach them to the application (see
Section 11).
Is there operational heat recovery? (Y/N) If yes estimated
annual displaced heating fuel (gallons)
5.4.2.4 O&M and replacement costs for
existing units
Power Generation Thermal Generation
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
iii. Replacement schedule and cost for
existing units
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Month Generati
on (Type
1)
(kWh)
Generatio
n (Type 2)
(kWh)
Generatio
n (Type 3)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumptio
n
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Fuel
Consumptio
n
[Other]
Pea
k
Loa
d
Minimu
m Load
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
Septembe
r
October
November
December
Total
5.4.2.6 Annual Heating Fuel Consumption (Existing System)
Use most recent year. Include only if your project affects the recovered heat off the diesel
genset or will include electric heat loads. Only include heat loads affected by the project.
Month Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
(Cords,
green tons,
dry tons)
Other
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
5.4.3 Future Trends
Describe the anticipated energy demand in the community, or whatever will be affected by the
project, over the life of the project. Explain how the forecast was developed and provide year by
year forecasts. As appropriate, include expected changes to energy demand, peak load, seasonal
variations, etc. that will affect the project.
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5.4.4 Proposed System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
• A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
• The total proposed capacity and a description of how the capacity was determined
• Integration plan, including upgrades needed to existing system(s) to integrate renewable
energy system: Include a description of the controls, storage, secondary loads, distribution
upgrades that will be included in the project
• Civil infrastructure that will be completed as part of the project—buildings, roads, etc.
• Include what backup and/or supplemental system will be in place
See the “Proposed System Design” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional
guidance.
5.4.4.1 Proposed Power Generation Units
Unit # Resource/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(kW)
Make Model Expected
capacity
factor
Expected
life
(years)
Expected
Availability
5.4.4.2 Proposed Thermal Generation Units (if applicable)
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Generation
unit
Resource/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(MMBtu/hr)
Make Model Expected
Average
annual
efficiency
Expected
life
5.4.5 Basic Operation of Proposed Energy System
• To the best extent possible, describe how the proposed energy system will operate: When will
the system operate, how will the system integrate with the existing system, how will the
control systems be used, etc.
• When and how will the backup system(s) be expected to be used
See the “Proposed System Design” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional
guidance.
5.4.3.1 Expected Capacity Factor %
5.4.5.2 Annual Electricity Production and Fuel Consumption (Proposed System)
Month Generation
(Proposed
System)
(kWh)
Generation
(Type 2)
(kWh)
Generation
(Type 3)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumption
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Fuel
Consumption
[Other]
Secondary
load
(kWh)
Storage
(kWh)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
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5.4.5.3 Annual Heating Fuel Consumption (Proposed System)
Month Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
(Cords,
green tons,
dry tons)
Other
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
5.4.6 Proposed System Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Costs
O&M costs can be estimated in two ways for the standard application. Most proposed renewable
energy projects will fall under Option 1 because the new resource will not allow for diesel
generation to be turned off. Some projects may allow for diesel generation to be turned off for
periods of time; these projects should choose Option 2 for estimating O&M.
Option 1: Diesel generation ON
For projects that do not result in shutting down
diesel generation there is assumed to be no
impact on the base case O&M. Please indicate
the estimated annual O&M cost associated with
the proposed renewable project.
$
Option 2: Diesel generation OFF
For projects that will result in shutting down
diesel generation please estimate:
1. Annual non-fuel savings of shutting off
diesel generation
2. Estimated hours that diesel generation
will be off per year.
3. Annual O&M costs associated with the
proposed renewable project.
1. $
2. Hours diesel OFF/year:
3. $
5.4.7 Fuel Costs
Estimate annual cost for all applicable fuel(s) needed to run the proposed system (Year 1 of
operation)
Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
Other
Unit cost
($)
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Annual
Units
Total
Annual
cost ($)
5.5 Performance and O&M Reporting
For construction projects only
5.5.1 Metering Equipment
Please provide a short narrative, and cost estimate, identifying the metering equipment that will be
used to comply with the operations reporting requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request
for Applications.
5.5.2 O&M reporting
Please provide a short narrative about the methods that will be used to gather and store reliable
operations and maintenance data, including costs, to comply with the operations reporting
requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request for Applications
SECTION 6 – ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS
6.1 Economic Feasibility
6.1.1 Economic Benefit
Annual Lifetime
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for Power
Generation (gallons)
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat
(gallons)
Total Fuel displaced (gallons)
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for Power
Generation ($)
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat ($)
Anticipated Power Generation O&M Cost
Savings
Anticipated Thermal Generation O&M Cost
Savings
Total Other costs savings (taxes, insurance,
etc.)
Total Fuel, O&M, and Other Cost Savings
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6.1.2 Economic Benefit
Explain the economic benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings and other economic
benefits, and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project. Note that additional revenue
sources (such as tax credits or green tags) to pay for operations and/or financing, will not be
included as economic benefits of the project.
Where appropriate, describe the anticipated energy cost in the community, or whatever will be
affected by the project, over the life of the project. Explain how the forecast was developed and
provide year-by-year forecasts
The economic model used by AEA is available at https://www.akenergyauthority.org/What-We-
Do/Grants-Loans/Renewable-Energy-Fund/2021-REF-Application. This economic model may be
used by applicants but is not required. The final benefit/cost ratio used will be derived from the
AEA model to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. If used, please submit the model with
the application.
6.1.3 Economic Risks
Discuss potential issues that could make the project uneconomic to operate and how the project
team will address the issues. Factors may include:
• Low prices for diesel and/or heating oil
• Other projects developed in community
• Reductions in expected energy demand: Is there a risk of an insufficient market for energy
produced over the life of the project.
• Deferred and/or inadequate facility maintenance
• Other factors
None – risks were addressed in original USDA grant application procedures; this phase will only
increase support and reduce risk.
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6.1.4 Public Benefit for Projects with Direct Private Sector Sales
For projects that include direct sales of power to private sector businesses (sawmills, cruise ships,
mines, etc.), please provide a brief description of the direct and indirect public benefits derived from
the project as well as the private sector benefits and complete the table below. See Section 1.6 in
the Request for Applications for more information.
Community-based program, no private utility services included or benefiting from project.
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month)
Estimated direct sales to private sector businesses (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at private sector businesses ($)
Estimated sales for use by the Alaskan public (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan public ($)
6.2 Other Public Benefit
Describe the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project. For the
purpose of evaluating this criterion, public benefits are those benefits that would be considered
unique to a given project and not generic to any renewable resource. For example, decreased
greenhouse gas emission, stable pricing of fuel source, won’t be considered under this category.
Some examples of other public benefits include:
• The project will result in developing infrastructure (roads, trails, pipes, power lines, etc.) that can
be used for other purposes
• The project will result in a direct long-term increase in jobs (operating, supplying fuel, etc.)
• The project will solve other problems for the community (waste disposal, food security, etc.)
• The project will generate useful information that could be used by the public in other parts of the
state
• The project will promote or sustain long-term commercial economic development for the
community
Project benefits:
Atmautluak Power Company is undertaking this project to reduce our community’s dependency on
imported diesel fuel for power generation and heating, and increase community energy security and
resiliency.
Modeling studies indicate the BESS wind system can enable 3200+ hours of diesel off operations
and produce in excess of 40000 surplus kWhs of wind energy. The diesel off operations has the
potential to displace in excess of 30,000 gallons of diesel fuel used for power generation. On an
annual basis at $3.50/gallon this is equivalent to a saving of $105,000 and generate deferred diesel
operational savings @ $9/ operating hour, of $28,800 annually. This is an annual benefit of
$133,800.
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Additionally, the wind system has the potential to produce an additional 66,000 kWhs of surplus
electricity which is available to displace 2200 gallons of home heating fuel.
Our community has outgrown our current bulk fuel storage capacity and have had to ratio diesel
fuel beginning each March through June for the past 5 years. Due to a lack of fuel storage capacity
the utility and the Corporation have been required to take special and expensive measures to make it
through the winter. This includes hiring a contractor to plow 60 mile ice road to Bethel to deliver
fuel by truck. The unpredictability of the cold weather has made this method of fuel supply
unreliable because of the chance of breaking through the ice.
The installation and integration of the BESS with the wind system will improve fuel and energy
security while eliminating requirements to invest in the expansion of bulk fuel storage. future
investments.
Improving monitoring and support of the overall energy system will improve the operational
security and productivity of overall Wind Diesel Battery energy.
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SECTION 13 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name:
Atmautluak Tribal Utilities
Regular Election is held:
November
Date:
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Carl Gamechuk Utility Board Chairman 1 yr
Henry Tikiun, Jr.Vice-Chairman 2 yrs
Eliza Nicholai Sec./Treasurer 2 yr
Billy Gilman, Jr.Member 1 yr
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Must be authorized by the highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Carl Gamechuk Board Chairman
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address:PO BOX 6564
Atmautluak, AK 99559
Phone Number:
907-553-5429
Fax Number:
907-553-5429
Email Address:attutilities@gmail.com
Federal Tax ID #:
92-0089224
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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SECTION 14 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A.Contact information and resumes of Applicant’s Project Manager, Project Accountant(s),
key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1, 3.4 and
3.6.
Applicants are asked to provide resumes submitted with applications in separate electronic
documents if the individuals do not want their resumes posted to the project web site.
B.Letters or resolutions demonstrating local support per application form Section 9.
C.For projects involving heat: Most recent invoice demonstrating the cost of heating fuel
for the building(s) impacted by the project.
D.Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s governing
body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
●Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the match
amounts indicated in the application.
●Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to commit the
organization to the obligations under the grant.
●Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
●Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, laws
including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
E.An electronic version of the entire application on CD or other electronic media, per RFA
Section 1.7.
F.CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name Moses Pavilla, Jr.
Signature
Title Utility Manager/bookkeeper
Date
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SECTION 7 – SUSTAINABILITY
Describe your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable throughout its
economic life.
At a minimum for construction projects, a business and operations plan should be attached and the
applicant should describe how it will be implemented. See Section 11.
7.1.1 Operation and Maintenance
Demonstrate the capacity to provide for the long-term operation and maintenance of the proposed
project for its expected life
• Provide examples of success with similar or related long-term operations
• Describe the key personnel that will be available for operating and maintaining the
infrastructure.
• Describe the training plan for existing and future employees to become proficient at operating
and maintaining the proposed system.
• Describe the systems that will be used to track necessary supplies
• Describe the system will be used to ensure that scheduled maintenance is performed
Full operational support and training will be provided by installer and contractor.
The system consists of onsite hardware and cloud based software platform, designed to
automatically monitor system operation and constantly analyze and compare system
performance. Continuous real-time monitoring when combined with machine learning
algorithms proves a method of forecasting performance and continuous system
commissioning. energy production needs. The constant monitoring, historical profiling and
alarm processing will ensure consistent performance, improved generation efficiency and
effectiveness operations and maintenance planning. The proposed system will be supplied
by Hatachi as their e-Mesh monitor, and installed and maintained by IES. The e-mesh is
provided as an add-on to the PowerStore, as a scalable energy data collection platform
which is interfaced with cloud-enabled digital storage and analysis tools. The e-mesh
combines information technology and operational technology.
7.1.2 Financial Sustainability
• Describe the process used (or propose to use) to account for operational and capital costs.
• Describe how rates are determined (or will be determined). What process is required to set
rates?
• Describe how you ensure that revenue is collected.
• If you will not be selling energy, explain how you will ensure that the completed project will be
financially sustainable for its useful life.
N/A
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7.1.2.1 Revenue Sources
Briefly explain what if any effect your project will have on electrical rates in the proposed benefit
area over the life of the project. If there is expected to be multiple rates for electricity, such as a
separate rate for intermittent heat, explain what the rates will be and how they will be determined
Collect sufficient revenue to cover operational and capital costs
• What is the expected cost-based rate (as consistent with RFA requirements)
• If you expect to have multiple rate classes, such as excess electricity for heat, explain what
those rates are expected to be and how those rates account for the costs of delivering the
energy (see AEA’s white paper on excess electricity for heat)..
• Annual customer revenue sufficient to cover costs
• Additional incentives (i.e. tax credits)
• Additional revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or
programs that might be available)
N/A
7.1.2.2 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range (consistent with the
Section 3.16 of the RFA)
Identify the potential power buyer(s)/customer(s) and anticipated power purchase/sales price
range. Indicate the proposed rate of return from the grant-funded project. Include letters of support
or power purchase agreement from identified customers.
N/A – community project
SECTION 8 – PROJECT READINESS
8.1 Project Preparation
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Describe what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed with
work once your grant is approved.
Specifically address your progress towards or readiness to begin, at a minimum, the following:
• The phase(s) that must be completed prior to beginning the phase(s) proposed in this application
• The phase(s) proposed in this application
• Obtaining all necessary permits
• Securing land access and use for the project
• Procuring all necessary equipment and materials
Refer to the RFA and/or the pre-requisite checklists for the required activities and deliverables for
each project phase. Please describe below and attach any required documentation.
8.2 Demand- or Supply-Side Efficiency Upgrades
If you have invested in energy efficiency projects that will have a positive impact on the proposed
project, and have chosen to not include them in the economic analysis, applicants should provide
as much documentation as possible including:
1. Explain how it will improve the success of the RE project
2. Energy efficiency pre and post audit reports, or other appropriate analysis,
3. Invoices for work completed,
4. Photos of the work performed, and/or
5. Any other available verification such as scopes of work, technical drawings, and payroll for
work completed internally.
SECTION 9 – LOCAL SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION
Describe local support and opposition, known or anticipated, for the project. Include letters,
resolutions, or other documentation of local support from the community that would benefit from
this project. Provide letters of support, memorandum of understandings, cooperative agreements
between the applicant, the utility, local government and project partners. The documentation of
support must be dated within one year of the RFA date of November 16, 2021. Please note that
letters of support from legislators will not count toward this criterion.
SECTION 10 – COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER AWARDS
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Identify other grants that may have been previously awarded to the Applicant by AEA for this or
any other project. Describe the degree you have been able to meet the requirements of previous
grants including project deadlines, reporting, and information requests.
SECTION 11 – LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR PRIOR PHASES
In the space below, please provide a list of additional documents attached to support completion of
prior phases.
SECTION 12 – LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
In the space below, please provide a list of additional information submitted for consideration.
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SECTION 13 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name:
Regular Election is held:
Date:
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Must be authorized by the highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email Address:
Federal Tax ID #:
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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SECTION 14 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. Contact information and resumes of Applicant’s Project Manager, Project Accountant(s),
key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1, 3.4 and
3.6.
Applicants are asked to provide resumes submitted with applications in separate electronic
documents if the individuals do not want their resumes posted to the project web site.
B. Letters or resolutions demonstrating local support per application form Section 9.
C. For projects involving heat: Most recent invoice demonstrating the cost of heating fuel
for the building(s) impacted by the project.
D. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s governing
body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
• Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the match
amounts indicated in the application.
• Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to commit the
organization to the obligations under the grant.
• Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
• Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, laws
including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD or other electronic media, per RFA
Section 1.7.
F. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name
Signature
Title
Date
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Intelligent Energy Systems, LLC
110 W. 15th Avenue, Suite B
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907)770 - 6367
January 12, 2022
RE: Atmo Battery Storage Project
Dear Moses,
Atmautluak Tribal Utilities is constructing a high penetration wind diesel battery system.
ATU has requested IES’ assistance to complete and improve the battery
installation and optimize its performance.
Intelligent Energy Systems (iES) has teamed with Hatachi Energy Grid Edge
Solutions to furnish, install and integrate a 500kW/713 kWh battery energy storage
system into the community of Atmo’s electrical grid.
ATU has contracted with Intelligent Energy Systems (iES) of Anchorage, which has
in turn teamed with Hatachi Energy Grid Edge Solutions to furnish, install and
integrate a 500kW/713 kWh battery energy storage system into the community of
Atmo’s electrical grid.
Combined iES and Hatachi Energy represent the most experienced team in Alaska
to successfully deliver this project successfully.
IES Scope of Work and Tasks are included as well as our cost quote.
Thank you for continuing to entrust us to work with you and Atmautluak,
Dennis Meiners
Intelligent Energy Systems, LLC
1 Project
agreements
Procurement Notice
of
Award
30
Days
Finalize agreements and schedule
of work , Notice to Proceed
2 Work Plan Finalize installation
plan, note site
control and
permitting in place
30 days
of
award
notice
60
days
of
Award
Approve workplan with
BESS site selection,
3 Final design Foundation and
boardwalk and
battery interconnect
design
30 days
of NTP
90
days
of
NTP
Design documents, interconnection
plan
4 Procurement Procurement and
shipping of Battery
foundation materials
and decking
30 days
NTP
120
days
of
NTP
Order and ship foundation materials
5 Procurement e-
Mesh hardware,
metering, weather
station
Procurement e-
Mesh hardware,
metering, weather
station
1
month
of NTP
4
month
s of
NTP
Order hardware, weather station
gateway, additional metering
(SEL735)
6 Installation e-
mesh monitor
Two phased
installation, Phase
1 base lines, Phase
2 final integration
3
months
of NTP
6-10
month
s of
NTP
A quick deployment of this system
is proposed to characterize
baseline operation. The second
phase of on -site/remote system
deployment will be completed
once the BESS is installed and
operational.
7 Construction The BESS has
been ordered,
with arrival
scheduled for
August –
September 2022.
Construction will
begin as soon as
materials arrive in
August
4
months
from
NTP
6
month
s of
NTP
Foundations and boardwalks,
will be installed using local
heavy equipment during the
Fall and is required as part of
the BESS installation, training
begins
.
8 Commissioning Integration of
emesh with wind
diesel and battery
system
9
months
of NTP
12
month
s from
NTP
System operation begins, with as -
built documentation
9 O&M Support
Agreement begins
Operational support
for 24 months
operational support
6 -9
months
of NTP
Thru
2024
System support scheduled, monthly
check in, and on-line technical
assistance begins. Onsite visits,
2023, 2024,
10 E-Mesh monitor 4 monitoring and
reporting begines
6 -9
months
of NTP
Jan
2023
thru
Dec
2026
Duration 4 calendar years
beginning January 2023- 2026, on
line access to semi-realtime status
and automated dashboards and
monthly performance reports
Project Cost $352,000