HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.11.09 REF Round 14 Heat Application Form (Final)-1-2Renewable Energy Fund Round 14
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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 Heat Projects only. If your application is for energy
projects that will not primarily produce heat, please use the standard application form (see Request
for Applications (RFA) section 1.5). An electronic version of the RFA and both application forms are
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 (AAC) 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 AEA 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 Grants Coordinator by email
at grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at (907) 771-3081.
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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 AEA’s website 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 AEA that the information will be kept confidential. If AEA
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)
City of Nenana
Tax ID # 92-6001390
Date of last financial statement audit: 01/2021
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
P.O. Box 70 723 A Street
Nenana, AK 99760 Nenana, AK 99760
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-888-5036 nenanaclerk@gmail.com
1.1 Applicant Point of Contact / Grants Coordinator
Name: Forest Shreeve Title: Director of Finance
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 70
Nenana, AK 99760
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-978-3266 nenanadirector@gmail.com
1.1.1 Applicant Signatory Authority Contact Information
Name: Josh Verhagen Title: Mayor
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 70
Nenana, AK 99760
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-888-5037 nenanamayor@gmail.com
1.1.2 Applicant Alternate Points of Contact
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
Josh Verhagen 907-888-5037 nenanamayor@gmail.com
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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.
Nenana Biomass District Heat System
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 your 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 at (907) 771-3081.
Latitude 64.33’ 42.37” Longitude 149.05’ 26.52”
The biomass facility will be located on the North West corner of C street and 2nd street in the City of
Nenana townsite.
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
City of Nenana
Nenana Native Association
2.3 Project Type
Please check as appropriate.
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
☐ Wind to Heat ☒ Biomass or Biofuels
☐ Hydro to Heat ☐ Solar Thermal
☐ Heat Recovery from Existing Sources ☐ Heat Pumps
☐ Other (Describe)
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 heat project.
The Nenana Biomass District Heat System will provide heat to the water treatment plant, fire
department, K-12 school, and the biomass facility itself. Each of these buildings provide services to
the residents of the City of Nenana and the members of the Nenana Native Association. The boiler,
a building frame, and structural insulated panels (SIP) have already been purchased for the project.
The demolition, sitework, foundation work, installation of district heat piping, and engineering for the
building have all been completed. Floor slabs have begun to be poured and work has commenced
on erecting the building frame.
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.
Construction for the biomass plant is well underway. Once awarded, this grant will complete the
biomass plant to the point of being operable.
This grant will include:
Any final engineering and design work necessary to meet all required regulations
Install the water and sewer to city mainlines
Finish pouring concrete slab floors
Concrete Aprons and sidewalks
Interior framing, walls, stairs, mezzanine, and conveyance system
Doors and windows
Painting walls, floors, and trim
Purchase and install fixtures for the bathrooms throughout the building
Purchase and install fire extinguishers and cabinets
Install eyewash station
Purchase secondary conveyance system, boiler firebox, and biochar auger
Shipping the biomass boiler, conveyors, and associated parts
Installation of the biomass boiler, conveyors, and associated parts
Complete installation of the in-floor radiant heat system
Purchase of mass storage tanks, pumps, controls, and all associated piping
Install floor drainage system and trap primers
Install domestic hot and cold water
Repair asphalt and concrete sidewalk from district heat piping installation
Purchase and install equipment needed for heat injection at the school, fire station, and water
treatment plant
Install electricity throughout the building
Purchase and install all electrical fixtures throughout the building
Purchase and install backup generator
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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13 Nenana Biomass and Washeteria N $0
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
PHASE
IV
Construction
Division 6
Rough Carpentry
- Install interior wall,
conveyance system,
mezzanine, and stair
framing.
- Install interior wall
sheathing and
mezzanine subfloor
April
2022
Oct
2022
Building structure completed.
Go, upon reception of the
award.
PHASE
IV
Construction
Division 9
Finishes
- GWB, float, Prime and
Paint interior surfaces
- Epoxy paint boiler
room and garage floors
- Install window and
door jambs and trim,
prime and paint
Feb
2023
March
2023
No more building construction,
only fixtures left to put in.
Go, upon reception of the
award.
PHASE
IV
Construction
Division 10
Specialties
- Install OSHA eyewash
station
- Install 4 ea. Fire
extinguisher cabinets
and extinguishers
- Install bathroom
accessories
Feb
2023
March
2023
Biomass building completed!
Go, upon reception of the
award.
PHASE
IV
Construction
Division 14
Conveying
Equipment
- Procure secondary
conveyance system,
ship and store
- Install primary and
secondary conveyance
systems and
associated controls
June
2022
Sept
2022
Biomass fuel feeding system
completely installed and ready
for operation.
Go, upon reception of the
award.
PHASE
IV
Construction
Division 15
Mechanical
- Procure boiler and
combustion system,
ship and store
- Install in-floor radiant
heat system
- Install biomass boiler
system and all
associated piping,
pumps, controls, mass
storage system
June
2022
Jan
2023
Biomass boiler system installed.
Go, upon reception of the
award.
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- Install R.I. DWV
system, floor drainage
system and trap
primers
- Install R.I. domestic
water system, domestic
hot water
- Install toilet, lavatory,
hand wash station
- Insulate, seal, backfill
and compact
excavation, repair
asphalt as needed
- Install all interior
piping and controls for
heat injection at school,
water plant and fire
dept.
PHASE
IV
Construction
Division 16
Electrical
- Install meter main and
hook up to utility
- Install distribution
system to sub-panels
- R.I. electrical and
equipment wiring and
controls
- Install finish electrical,
fixtures, lamping,
exterior lighting
July
2022
Feb
2023
Operational biomass building.
Go, upon reception of the
award.
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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 $ 676,121
Cash match to be provideda $ 417,468
In-kind match to be provideda $ 40,000
Energy efficiency match providedb $ 0
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of above) $ 1,133,589
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.
The City of Nenana has committed $417,468 in cash match to the biomass project up to this point.
There are no specific funds that will be committed to the completion of the project from this point
forward. We can commit to in-kind match with the use of our equipment, fuel, some labor on the
construction, labor for grant management, and other ways.
The City of Nenana is requesting to have the pre-award costs that the city has paid for over the
past 3 years, count as match. We will do whatever it takes to complete this project. Receiving this
award will be key to the success of this project, as was the previous $100,000 AEA design grant
that was awarded to the City of Nenana.
If awarded, being allowed to use past expenses as a match, the City of Nenana will finally have an
operational biomass district heat system. The costs for the school, fire department, and water
treatment plant will all be lowered. This will free up funds to be used in more meaningful ways in
each organization.
The timing of receiving funding is critical, we did not receive the funding that we were hoping for
last year which caused our foundation and some piping to be exposed to the elements all winter.
The sooner that we receive final funding for this project, the sooner that the community will benefit
from it and the more likely that the project will be done for a lower cost and be higher quality.
a Attach documentation for proof (see Section 1.18 of the RFA)
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.
The City of Nenana will continue to seek grant funding to finish the biomass facility. The City has
funded this project with funds from:
$40,000 Nenana Native Association
$100,000 AEA
$167,745 USFS
$418,978 Denali Commission
$417,468 Out of pocket
3.2.3 Total Project Costs
Indicate the anticipated total cost by phase of the project (including all funding sources). Indicate if
the costs were actual or estimated. Use actual costs for completed phases.
Reconnaissance Actual $0
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Feasibility and Conceptual Design Actual $2,100
Final Design and Permitting Actual $118,200
Construction Estimated $1,700,012
Total Project Costs (sum of above) Estimated $1,820,312
Metering/Tracking Equipment [not included in project
cost]
Estimated $
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)
If this award is granted to the City of Nenana, there will be no need for further funding for additional
phases of the project. The City of Nenana may seek a small amount of funding from the
Rasmussen Foundation for landscaping and the purchase of furnishings.
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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 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 )
$ $ $
Project scoping and contractor
solicitation 12/2019 $ $2,100 Out of Pocket $2,100
Detailed resource assessment $ $ $
Identification of land and
regulatory issues $ $ $
Permitting and environmental
analysis $ $ $
Detailed analysis of current
cost of energy and future
market
$ $ $
Assessment of alternatives $ $ $
Conceptual design and cost
estimate $ $ $
Detailed economic and
financial analysis $ $ $
Conceptual business and
operations plan $ $ $
Final report and
recommendations $ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $2,100 $2,100
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $2,100 $2,100
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $2,100 $2,100
Phase 3 — Final Design and Permitting
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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 )
$ $ $
Project scoping and contractor
solicitation $ $ $
Permit applications 9/2021 $ $3,200 Out of pocket $3,200
Final environmental
assessment and mitigation
plans
$ $
Resolution of land use, right of
way issues $ $
Permitting, rights-of-way, site
control $ $
Final system design 9/2022 $5,000 $110,000
AEA Design
Grant $100k
Out of pocket
$10k
$115,000
Final cost estimate and
financing plan $ $ $
Updated economic and
financial analysis $ $ $
Power or heat sale
agreements in place $ $ $
Final business and operational
plan $ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $5,000 $113,200 $118,200
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $5,000 $113,200 $118,200
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $5,000 $113,200 $118,200
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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 )
$
Design and feasibility
requirements x $ $ $
Bid documents x $ $ $
Vendor selection and award x $ $ $
Construction x $676,121 $1,023,891
- Out of
pocket
$402,168
- Nenana
Native
Association
$40k
- USFS
$167,745
Denali
Commission
$413,978
$1,700,012
Integration and testing x $ $ $
Decommissioning of old
system $ $ $
Final acceptance,
commissioning and start-up x $ $ $
Post-construction certification
and report $ $
Operations reporting x $ $
$ $
$ $
TOTALS $676,121 $1,023,891 $1,700,012
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $200,000 $200,000
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $300,000 $700,000 $1,000,000
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $376,121 $123,891 $500,012
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $676,121 $1,023,891 $1,700,012
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3.2.4 Cost Justification
Indicate the source(s) of the cost estimates used for the project budget, including costs for future
phases not included in this application.
The cost estimates are provided by Rex Goolsby, our project manager, who has helped build
multiple biomass facilities in Alaska prior to this one. Rex owns LARS Construction who is hired to
manage the project.
3.3 Project Communications
3.3.1 Project Progress Reporting
Describe how you plan to monitor the progress of the project and keep AEA informed of the status.
Who will be responsible for tracking the progress? What tools and methods will be used to track
progress?
Forest Shreeve will be the grant manager. Forest was the grant manager on the design grant that
AEA awarded to the City for this project. It was the first grant that Forest had managed. Since then,
Forest has been a grant manager on 6 different grants, and is more prepared to manage this grant.
There is an excel file that has been created and will be updated on a daily basis keeping track of all
in-kind hours. All receipts for supply purchases and for contractors paid will be scanned into the
computer and kept in a folder for cost reimbursement requests. Regular meetings with the project
manager will be held to make sure that the project and budget are on track for each milestone.
3.3.2 Financial Reporting
Describe the controls that will be utilized to ensure that only costs that are reasonable, ordinary
and necessary will be allocated to this project. Also discuss the controls in place that will ensure
that no expenses for overhead, or any other unallowable costs will be requested for reimbursement
from the REF Grant Program.
All expenses will be preauthorized by Forest, the grant manager, before being purchased. Rex has
a list of suppliers that he compares with before making a decision on where to buy parts and
equipment. Regularly scheduled meetings will be held to report on the progress of the project. This
will keep all parties involved, up to date on expenses incurred and expected. Reporting
requirements from AEA will be strictly followed so that AEA will have eyes on the purchases with
minimal amount of time passing between purchase and reimbursement review by AEA.
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SECTION 4 – QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
4.1 Project Team
Include resumes for known key personnel and contractors, including all functions below, as an
attachment to your application. In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate
PDFs if the applicant would like those excluded from the web posting of this application.
4.1.1 Project Manager
Indicate who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information. If the
applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to solicit project management
support. If the applicant expects project management assistance from AEA or another government
entity, state that in this section.
Rex Goolsby with LARS Construction Management Co. will be the project manager.
Phone#: 907-505-8218
Email: larscmc@gmail.com
Address:1224 Pleasant Valley Road, Mansfield, MO 65704
4.1.2 Project Accountant
Indicate who will be performing the accounting of this project for the grantee. If the applicant does
not have a project accountant indicate how you intend to solicit financial accounting support.
Forest Shreeve and Midnightsun Bookkeeping. Midnightsun bookkeeping have been the
bookkeepers for the City of Nenana for the last three years.
4.1.3 Expertise and Resources
Describe the project team including the applicant, partners, and contractors.
For each member of the project team, indicate:
● the milestones/tasks in 3.1 they will be responsible for;
● the knowledge, skills, and experience that will be used to successfully deliver the tasks;
● how time and other resource conflicts will be managed to successfully complete the task.
If contractors have not been selected to complete the work, provide reviewers with sufficient detail
to understand the applicant’s capacity to successfully select contractors and manage complex
contracts.
Josh Verhagen - Mayor and concept designer
Rex Goolsby – General contractor – 30 years construction management experience
Judd Rutledge – Construction Superintendent - 20 years construction experience
Jaret Laurence – Public Works Director – Grant manager – 10 years administrative experience
Mike Hurt, Alaska BTU – Mechanical and Plumbing specialist. – 30 years plumbing systems
experience
There are several other experienced of Biomass specialists throughout the state of Alaska from
many different organizations who provide their experience and expertise to the project.
Some of the team members include:
Karen Peterson – AEA biomass coordinator for the SE conference
Devany Plentovich – Plenergy Solutions
Forest Shreeve – City of Nenana Maintenance Director and Future Biomass Boiler Operator
Mike Hurt – Alaska BTU
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Joel Toth – Biomass Energy Techniques
Priscilla Morris – Wood Biomass and Forestry Stewardship Coordinator
Taylor Asher – AEA Biomass Efficiency Program Lead
This is not a comprehensive list of team members. The city has had additional support from
members of ANTHC and TCC.
Regarding time and other resource conflicts. Rex Goolsby with LARS construction has 30 years of
construction management experience. The city will rely on his experience to manage time and
resource conflicts to do with construction. Forest Shreeve will manage and authorize use of funds
for construction.
4.2 Local Workforce
Describe how the project will use local labor or train a local labor workforce.
The only person that will be paid from grant funds that does not live within the City of Nenana is
Rex. He is Alaskan, but does not live in the area. All other labor will be from local hired help. As the
project has progressed we have hired three to four locals at a time.
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.
Attached will be the feasibility study that was done for a biomass facility in the City of Nenana.
In research for biomass grants we have been in very close contact with the state forestry team and
they helped us locate numbers for woody biomass in the area. Within a 30 mile radius there are
188,659,800 board feet of wood. The saw mill that the city will be leasing out to a local business
will produce about 4,450 tons of waste per year with the contract that they are seeking. That is
about 5 times what is needed to feed the biomass system for a year.
5.1.2 Alternatives to Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource versus other alternatives that may
be available for the market to be served by your project.
Pros of Biomass
Use of Renewable fuel source
Biomass facility will provide local employment
Provide a needed resource of green brush disposal
Revitalize local logging and milling within the great Nenana area
Lower heating costs for the public school, Water Treatment Plant, and Fire Department
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Bio-char production to support local agricultural activity
Cons of Biomass
More labor required
More equipment required
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
Foundation permit – This permit was received in September 2020. The permit is included with this
application.
Structural permit – The city of Nenana was awarded a $100,000 grant for AEA for design and
engineering of the facility. All engineering work has been completed for this permit.
Occupation permit – The city will pay out of pocket for this permit at the completion of the project.
This permit is anticipated to be received in the spring of 2023.
Community feedback has been mostly positive. The city does not expect much public opposition
that would hinder construction progress. The Mayor continues to speak at city council meetings on
the project’s benefits and progress. A unanimous vote by city council members supported the
construction of the biomass facility.
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.
The city owns the lots that the building is being constructed on. The suitability for the location is
perfect. The biomass building is on the block in between and across the street from the school and
the water treatment plant and fire station. The block directly between the school and the water
treatment plant and fire station, also belongs to the city, and may one day have a project that will
be heated by the biomass facility as well.
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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?
● 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.
Our biggest issue has proven to be the availability of materials with shipping delays and product
shortages worldwide. We have had to purchase long lead items and then do everything that we
can to prepare for when those items arrive. We have adapted well to these problems. We continue
to have regular planning meetings so that everyone is on the same page on what needs to be done
first in order to keep the project from stopping because of a shipping delay.
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
We do have aviation considerations with our airport less than a mile away. We are purchasing and
installing a unique condenser that captures moisture that would normally go out the stack. This will
cause less visibility issues and it will recover some of the heat that would normally be lost out of the
stack.
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We have considered the aesthetics of the building and we have designed the building to have a
stylish commercial look to it. We also plan to do landscaping that will allow for trees and grass to
thrive in small sections of the property.
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 do sections applicable to your proposal. If your proposal does not include or affect the heat
recovered from the diesel gensets or include the additional electric heat loads, you can remove the
sections for power (electricity) generation.
5.4.2.1 Existing Thermal Generation Units
Generation
unit
Resourc
e/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(MMBtu/h
r)
Make Mode
l
Average
annual
efficienc
y
Year
Installe
d
Hours
Public
School
Heating
Oil
1,125,000
BTU/hr
Burnham PF-
506
Fire
Departmen
t
Heating
Oil
Water
Treatment
Plant
Heating
Oil
Riello/Buder
us
F15
Bude
rus
G315
/5
264 T
5.4.2.2 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and replacement costs for existing heating units
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 Average Annual Heating Fuel Consumption (Existing System)
Month Heating
oil
(Gallons)
Electricity
(kWh)
Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
(Cords,
green tons,
dry tons)
Other
January 8,257.3
February 5,868.2
March 5,362
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April 2,833.3
May 4,034.43
June 2,833.3
July 2,833.3
August 6,862.3
Septembe
r
2,833.3
October 3,946.1
November 5,271.8
December 5,117.5
Total 55,871.9
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.
The energy demand affected by the project is not expected to change. We know that peak loads
occur during the winter when building and the water supplied to the city needs more heat. We will
slow down the operation of the boiler to its minimum capacity in the summer months and will likely
be at full capacity during the coldest winter months.
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.
Boiler system
The proposed boiler system is a BET Conifer 24-S Biomass boiler produced by
Biomass Energy Techniques, LLC of Versailles, MO. The claimed capacity of the boiler is 1.4 million
BTU’s per Hour. The total capacity of the boiler is determined in observations taken by
BiomassEnergy Techniques LLC and reported in publications made for the boiler. Additional details
are indicated in the included screen shot of the
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boiler information publication. Additionally, the important facts not included in the brochure are that
the expected solid fuel consumption will be as low as 75 lbs/hr. Primary Fuel source is wood based
products. It is not limited to dry timber; secondary sources of fuel may include chipped green brush
and processed cardboard. A fuel wood chip hopper will be added as an upgrade for
continuity of wood chip supply and to reduce the need to frequently restock the system.
Unlike heating oil boilers, Biomass boilers cannot be shut down.
Biomass facility
The building will be a multi-use structure. One side will be used to house the boiler and to
store equipment. The other side of the building will be the community washeteria facility with
hydronic dryers using heat from the biomass boiler. The center of the building footprint will store the
burnable fuel and will be accessible to dump trucks and other equipment. A unique byproduct from
boiler operation will be biochar material. This product will also be stored on site.
Infrastructure - District Heat System - Water heated by the boiler will be distributed
underground to the School, Fire department and Water plant. Other than the added piping for the
district heat system, there will not be any other infrastructure. There are 3 locations where road
pavement was removed to make way for inground piping. However, installation of the district heat
system is minimal to roads and water supply.
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5.4.4.1 Proposed Thermal Generation Units
Generation
unit
Resourc
e/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(MMBtu/h
r)
Make Model Expected
Average
annual
efficiency
Expected
life
Biomass
Boiler
2” minus
wood
chips
1,400,000
BTU/hr
BET
Conifer
BET 24-
S
65%-80%
fuel oil
replacement
30 years
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.
Heating System Operation - The new boiler system will be integrated with the existing systems of
the fire department, water treatment plant and the public school. As the biomass fuel is
superheated beyond 575 degrees Fahrenheit, the bio fuel will begin to emit combustible gasses
which are the primary source of BTU energy for the boiler. Water in the boiler will then be heated
and plumbed to each designated building where it will then enter heat exchangers connected to the
legacy systems located at each building. As the thermal energy is discharged in the heat
exchangers the water will be circulated back to the biomass boiler to be reheated to complete the
heating cycle.
Biomass Facility - The biomass boiler room will be located on one side of the biomass building.
The middle section of the biomass facility will be reserved for wood chip storage and equipment.
Biomass fuel will be fed into a hopper which will be located
between the two areas. The hopper and conveyance system
will provide a constant feed of bio fuel for the boiler.
Backup System - As is the case with most biomass boiler
systems, they work optimally with a constant feed of oxygen
and fuel. The firing and shutting off of a biomass system takes
considerable time. Thus, biomass boilers work best as an
ancillary function to other heating systems, which we already
have in place.
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5.4.5.1 Annual Heating Fuel Consumption (Proposed System)
Month Heating
oil
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
(Cords,
green tons,
dry tons)
Other
January 110 green
tons
February 100 green
tons
March 90 green
tons
April 70 green
tons
May 50 green
tons
June 30 green
tons
July 30 green
tons
August 50 green
tons
Septembe
r
70 green
tons
October 90 green
tons
November 100 green
tons
December 110 green
tons
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Total 900 green
tons
5.4.6 O&M, Replacement, and Other Costs for Proposed System
i. Annual O&M cost for labor 3 hr/day, 7 days/week, @ $25/hr =$27,375
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
iii. Replacement schedule and cost for
proposed units
Replacement in 30 years
iv. Other new costs (insurance, taxes, etc.)
5.4.7 Fuel Costs
Estimate annual cost for all applicable fuel(s) needed to run the proposed system (Year 1 of
operation)
Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
Other
Unit cost
($)
$10/ton
Annual
Units
900 tons
Total
Annual
cost ($)
$9,000
5.5 Performance and O&M Reporting
For construction projects only
5.5.1 Metering Equipment
Please provide a short narrative, and cost estimate, identifying the metering equipment that will be
used to comply with the operations reporting requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the RFA.
Metering equipment will include multiple temperature gauges, pressure gauges, and fuel level
gauges. Reports will be recorded and will be provided to AEA as required.
5.5.2 O&M reporting
Please provide a short narrative about the methods that will be used to gather and store reliable
operations and maintenance data, including costs, to comply with the operations reporting
requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the RFA
The City of Nenana will have daily inspections and maintenance on the boiler and heat system.
These inspections will be recorded on electronic sheets that can be provided to AEA as requested.
The inspections will include checking the temperature of the boiler, boiler room, and outside
temperatures. Pressure in the system, amount of fuel added to the hopper, and gallons of fuel used
by each of the buildings supplied will also be tracked and recorded.
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SECTION 6 – ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS
6.1 Economic Feasibility
6.1.1 Direct Economic Benefits
Annual Lifetime
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for
Power Generation (gallons)
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat
(gallons)
44,697.52 1,340,925.6
Total Fuel displaced (gallons) 44,697.52 1,340,925.6
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for
Power Generation ($)
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat ($) $134,092.56 $4,022,776.80
Anticipated Power Generation O&M Cost
Savings (Increases)
Anticipated Thermal Generation O&M Cost
Savings (Increases)
($36,375) ($36,375)
Total Other costs savings (taxes,
insurance, etc.)
Total Fuel, O&M, and Other Cost Savings $3,986,401.80
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.
Economic benefits
1. Job creation - The biomass facility provides a number of employment opportunities for the
community. The facility itself will provide 1 full time employee to operate the facility.
2. Bio-char - A byproduct of the B-24 boiler is biochar. This biomass boiler will be the only
known Alaskan producer of biochar and is a soil amendment that helps to increase soil fertility for
agriculture. To leverage the usefulness of the boiler, the city will seek leasing opportunities to sell
its supply of biochar for agricultural operations. This will add another way for the city to strengthen
its local economy.
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3. Revitalize Milling – This will benefit local millers. The City is actively seeking a business
relationship with Toghotthele and Rob Bennett to accept its milling waste. Rob Bennett construction,
runs a modest milling operation in Nenana and has committed to be a supplier of sawdust and wood
chips.
Also, the Toghotthele Corporation owns a significant amount of land near Nenana, which it uses for
lumber harvests. The City will also seek to provide valuable warehouse space at very reasonable
rates to encourage millers to operate near the town while providing milling waste to the biomass
facility. This will potentially bring more local business.
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
The following are a number of risks identified which could
negatively affect the operation of the Biomass Facility.
1 High Maintenance Cost to Revenue - High Maintenance and or operational expense could
exceed revenues if the Biomass encounters a catastrophic mechanical failure. This might
especially effect future operations if a mechanical failure happened outside the warranty period.
Fire or natural disaster could terminate operation.
2. Changes in Cost of Fuel - However unlikely, Fuel prices could be so low that supplementing
energy with biomass heat is no longer economical for the school. The Public school will pay the
City of Nenana at a reduced rate for the BTU’s the Biomass Facility provides to the school. Thus,
lowering the cost of energy for the school and creating a modest revenue source for the City.
3. Long Term Maintenance - Long term maintenance is a potential concern due to the cost and
man power to maintain the new project. However, the City believes the accountability created by
AEA reporting will encourage future city administrations to maintain the operations and running of
the facility.
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 RFA for more information.
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N/A
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
The public benefits are outlined in section 6.1.2 Economic Benefit
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 Sustainability
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
The City of Nenana has had a number of Administrations over the years. There have been many
challenges, especially for the latest Mayor, Joshua Verhagen. He took on a momentous task when
he took office in 2018. Many City owned Buildings were in disrepair, most machinery was down for
repair, and the city was in financial distress. Josh has been committed to not only revitalizing and
helping the City of Nenana, but he is committed to it’s long-term success. He is planning on
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another term as Mayor so that he can solidify the success of the projects he is working on but also
maintain the upward trend and success the town has been seeing since benefitting from his
leadership. He is committed to creating local jobs, finding and hiring the right personnel to
contribute to the city’s success and creating a sustainable working local economy. Josh is training
local workers to understand the ins and outs of maintaining the success of the city.
To provide examples of long-term operational success would be difficult due to the fact Mayor
Verhagen has been in office for only two years. However, the city can speak to the tremendous
Job Mayor Verhagen and his team have done to improve the overall wellbeing of the city. For
example, Mayor Verhagen was able to coordinated the payoff of over 1 million dollars in debt the
city carried when he was elected. Additionally, most of the broken-down equipment has been
repaired, including front end loaders, a dump truck, two bulldozers, an excavator and an antique
dragline that has not run for over 12 years. The city’s progressive and upward track record under
the new Mayor’s leadership in the last two years is perfect evidence that the city will complete the
biomass project on time and within budget.
To ensure that the life and productivity of the biomass facility is sustained, an employee will be
hired and trained specifically to operate and maintain the new biomass building and boiler. The
individual will conduct regular maintenance of the building and track progress on a recurring
maintenance schedule. A preliminary pilot test of tracking software, Task Aid and Asana, are being
used by city employees to track other projects. These software tools will also be used to track and
set up regular maintenance and accountability for this project.
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.
The objective is to sell heat to the City of Nenana School District, to heat their K-12 facility. We
have not worked out a rate, but have discussed reducing their overall heating costs by near 25%.
The amount that we receive from selling heat to the school is estimated to cover the heating
expense for our other two buildings (Water Treatment Plant, Fire Department). This will allow us to
eliminate the heating cost for these two facilities and additionally the B.E.T biomass greenwood
boiler produces a byproduct called biochar which could be an additional source of revenue on top
of the savings. Lastly we will be leasing out the space/business opportunity for a washeteria
(laundry, showers and water filling station) to be run by an independent caretaker. The lease
revenue from that will again be on top of or in addition to our savings.
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)
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●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)
The purpose of this project is to primarily capture substantial energy savings. Its intent is not to
generate significant revenue from the project. However, the sale of heat to the school will almost
completely offset the cost to operate the biomass district heat system. The washeteria will provide
a small revenue stream in business lease agreements and sales tax.
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
SECTION 8 – PROJECT READINESS
8.1 Project Preparation
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.
We have been making progress on the biomass facility even when there is no outside funding. We
have everything prepared and ready for this award to come through and start as soon as we are
allowed to.
Phases 1-3 are complete and phase 4 has begun, it is at a stand still because of finances. We are
ready to finish this project with the help of AEA.
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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 renewable energy 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 do not count toward this criterion
Attached is Resolution 2019-08 from the City Council supporting this project.
We have many community members and biomass representatives throughout the state supporting
our project. Some of their letters of support for the biomass project will be attached.
There has been no vocal opposition.
SECTION 10 – COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER AWARDS
Identify other grants that may have been previously awarded to the Applicant by the Authority 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.
We received an AEA design grant. We struggled to meet the reporting deadlines. Our grant
administrator had never worked on grants prior to that grant, since then he has overseen 6
separate grants and has grant reporting under control.
SECTION 11 – LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR PRIOR PHASES
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In the space below, please provide a list of additional documents attached to support completion of
prior phases.
Structural Calculations
Feasibility
Approval and Endorsement from Executive Management
BET 24-S Owners Manual
Picture of Foundation and piping
Electrical Engineering
Fire Marshal Foundation Permit
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Structural Calculations
Resolution of support for project by City Council
SECTION 12 – LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
In the space below, please provide a list of additional information submitted for consideration.
Pictures
Here is a link to progress pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BWbSo69FLYS83Si8A
SECTION 13 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name: City of Nenana
Regular Election is held:
1st Tuesday of October
Date: 10/05/2021
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Rob Bennett City Council Member 3 Years
Karen Harvey City Council Member 3 Years
Kat McElroy City Council Member 3 Years
Forest Shreeve Director of Finance N/A
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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
Josh Verhagen Mayor 3 Years
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: City of Nenana
P.O. Box 70
Nenana, AK 99760
Phone Number: 907-888-5036
Email Address: nenanadirector@gmail.com
Federal Tax ID #: 92-6001390
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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 website.
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.
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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 Forest Shreeve
Signature
Title Director of Finance
Date 1/12/2022
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Attachments
All one-page items are attached here. Longer items are attached to the submission email. I have
included a few pictures for convenience to look at and am including a link to the folder containing
pictures throughout the life of the project. https://photos.app.goo.gl/BWbSo69FLYS83Si8A
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