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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 Ouzinkie
Tax ID # 92-0035750
Date of last financial statement audit: 2019
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
PO Box 109 3rd and C Street
Ouzinkie, AK 99644 Ouzinkie, AK 99644
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-680-2209 907-680-2223 cityofouzinkie@ouzinkie.org
1.1 Applicant Point of Contact / Grants Coordinator
Name: Title:
Darren Muller Sr. Ouzinkie Native Corporation
Lands and Special Projects Manager
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 89
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907.561.2452 907.561.2453 dmuller@ouzinkie.com
1.1.1 Applicant Signatory Authority Contact Information
Name: Title:
Elijah Jackson City of Ouzinkie Mayor
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 109
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-680-2209 907-680-2223 cityofouzinkie@ouzinkie.org
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.
Ouzinkie Wind Feasibility Study Project
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 57.9225 Longitude -152.5071
Ouzinkie is located on the west coast of Spruce Island, adjacent to Kodiak Island. It lies northwest
of the City of Kodiak and 247 air miles southwest of Anchorage.
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
The entire community of Ouzinkie will benefit from the completion of this project.
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.
The City of Ouzinkie is requesting $172,600 to conduct a wind power feasibility and conceptual
design project for the community of Ouzinkie. The City proposes to assess the feasibility of wind
resources suited to provide power to the community and to prepare a conceptual design of a wind
facility. The City would provide an in-kind match of $14,400 and Ouzinkie Tribe will provide
$50,000 cash match for the project. Ouzinkie Native Corporation (ONC) would provide contracting
and project management assistance at no cost.
2.5 Scope of Work
Provide a short narrative for the scope of work detailing the tasks to be performed under this
funding request. This should include work paid for by grant funds and matching funds or performed
as in-kind match.
The City of Ouzinkie, as the power utility owner, with support from the Ouzinkie Tribe and ONC
would install and operate a meteorological (met) tower, collect and analyze wind data, and
determine the feasibility, location, turbine type, and conceptual design of a wind project. The effort
would culminate in a Concept Design Report (CDR), including the results of the wind study, an
alternatives evaluation, and conceptual design, that could be used to seek future construction
funding.
2.6 Previous REF Applications for the Project
See Section 1.15 of the RFA for the maximum per project cumulative grant award amount
Round
Submitted
Title of application Application
#, if known
Did you
receive a
grant? Y/N
Amount of REF
grant awarded
($)
N/A
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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
scoping and
contractor
solicitation
The City would select
contractor(s) for the wind
feasibility study, CDR, and
permitting immediately following
AEA’s authorization to proceed.
Aug 1,
2022
Aug 15,
2022
Contracts/task
Orders
2 Resource
identification
and detailed
resource
analysis
The City would purchase, ship,
and install a met tower to bring
online promptly in fall 2022. The
City will identify a met tower site
before the grant is awarded to
expedite the start of data
collection. The City would
operate and monitor the met
tower for one year, after which it
would be dismantled. A wind
resource report would be drafted
immediately following
completion of data collection.
Sep 15,
2022
Oct 31,
2023
Wind
Resource
Analysis
Report
3 Identification
of land and
regulatory
issues
The City would obtain a letter of
non-objection for the placement
of the met tower, if needed.
If the outcome of the wind study
and meteorological data
analysis is favorable, the City
would identify a site for
constructing wind infrastructure
and document any needed site
control needed in the CDR.
Sep 1,
2022
Jun 1,
2023
Site Control
Agreement for
Met Tower
Section in the
CDR
4 Permitting and
environmental
analysis
The City would research and
conduct consultations with
agencies to determine needed
environmental permits for
construction the project.
Sep 15,
2023
Dec 15,
2023
Section in the
CDR
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5 Detailed
analysis of
current cost of
energy and
future market
The City would analyze the
existing and future energy costs
and markets in Ouzinkie. The
information would be based on
utility records and community
plans. A community meeting
would help determine future
energy markets. Information
regarding energy markets would
be incorporated into the CDR.
Feb 1,
2023
Mar 30,
2023
Section in the
CDR
6 Assessment of
alternatives
The City would review turbine
types and turbine locations to
determine a recommended
location and turbine system best
suited for local conditions and
community preferences.
May 1,
2022
Sep 30,
2024
Section in the
CDR
7 Conceptual
design report
and costs
estimate
The City would examine various
wind turbines to determine the
best suited system to fit the wind
regime, community demand and
existing energy generation
system, including the
hydropower generation, in
Ouzinkie. Assessment of project
site, including geotechnical
characteristics as necessary,
and cost estimates will be
included in the CDR.
An assessment and conditions
survey the current electric grid
would be conducted to
determine repairs and
improvements needed to be
able to integrate wind into the
power system.
Sep 1,
2023
Nov 1,
2023
CDR and
Preliminary
Cost Estimate
8 Detailed
economic and
financial
analyses
The City would conduct an
economic and financial analysis
by examining potential final
design and construction,
operating and maintenance
costs, user rates, and other
fiscal components. This analysis
will included be in the CDR.
Jun 1,
2023
Aug 30,
2023
Section in the
CDR
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9 Conceptual
business and
operations
plan
The City will develop an
operating and business plan to
include wind energy.
Aug 1,
2023
Dec 15,
2023
Section in
CDR
10 Final report
and
recommendati
ons
The City would combine all of
the memoranda and reports
written for the project in a final
report for submission to AEA.
The Final CDR will include the
following information:
- Wind Resource Analysis
- Existing power and distribution
infrastructure assessment
- Site control needs
- Environmental and permitting
needs
- Existing and Future Energy
Costs and Markets Analysis
- Economic and Financial
Analysis
- CDR and Cost Estimate,
including turbine evaluation
Sep 15,
2023
Dec 31,
2023
Final CDR
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 $172,600
Cash match to be provideda $50,000
In-kind match to be provideda $14,400
Energy efficiency match providedb $0
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of
above)
$237,000
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 Ouzinkie will provide a match of $14,400 towards the wind study (Milestone 2) through
the in-kind support they are currently receiving through the Department of Energy’s Office of
Indian Energy.
The Ouzinkie Tribe has committed to match $50,000 toward the electric grid survey and
assessment, which will be incorporated into the CDR (Milestone 7).
ONC would provide contracting and project management assistance at no cost.
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.
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3.2.2 Cost Overruns
Describe the plan to cover potential cost increases or shortfalls in funding.
ONC has committed to supporting the project if it goes over budget. Please see their attached
letter of support.
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 Estimated $0
Feasibility and Conceptual Design Actual $237,000
Final Design and Permitting Estimated $350,000
Construction Estimated $2,500,000
Total Project Costs (sum of above) Estimated $3,087,000
Metering/Tracking Equipment [not included in project
cost]
Estimated $400-1000
(dependent on
results of feasibility
study)
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)
Assuming wind energy proves to be a viable local energy resource and following successful
completion of the Ouzinkie Wind Feasibility Study, the City will proceed with the Tribe and
Corporation in seeking funding for final design and construction for the project. Although the
proposed feasibility study and CDR will be used to determine type, size, and number of turbines
needed and subsequent costs, it is anticipated that final design and construction of a wind energy
system in Ouzinkie will cost $350,000 and $2.5 million, respectively, for a total capital cost of
approximately $3,087,000. If wind energy is feasible, federal grants and grant/loan funds for the
construction would be sought phase of this project. It is possible that the funding could come from
the new infrastructure bill via a grant program like USDA Rural Utilities Service or Department of
Energy, or another state or federal grant program.
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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
1. Project scoping and
contractor solicitation Aug 15, 2022 $0 $0 - $0
2. Resource identification
and detailed resource
analysis
Oct 31, 2022 $18,600 $14,400 In-kind $33,000
3. Identification of land
and regulatory issues Jun 1, 2023 $8,000 $0 Cash $8,000
4. Permitting and
environmental analysis Dec 15, 2023 $10,000 $0 Cash $10,000
5. Detailed analysis of
current cost of energy
and future market
Mar 30, 2023 $8,000 $0 Cash $8,000
6. Assessment of
alternatives Sep 30, 2024 $8,000 $0 Cash $8,000
7. Conceptual design
report and costs estimate Nov 1, 2023 $90,000 $50,000 Cash $140,000
8. Detailed economic and
financial analyses Aug 30, 2023 $17,000 $0 Cash $17,000
9. Conceptual business
and operations plan Dec 15, 2023 $3,000 $0 Cash $3,000
10. Final report and
recommendations Dec 31, 2023 $10,000 $0 Cash $10,000
TOTALS $172,600 $64,400 $237,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $8,600 $0 Cash $8,600
Travel & Per Diem $0 $0 Cash $0
Equipment $0 $0 Cash $0
Materials & Supplies 0 0 -- $0
Contractual Services $154,000 $64,400 $14,400 in-kind;
$50,000 cash $218,400
Construction Services 0 0 -- $0
Other 0 0 -- $0
TOTALS $172,600 $64,400 $237,000
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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 proposed project budget for the wind feasibility/CDR project and estimates for subsequent
phases come from the City of Ouzinkie’s 2017 Strategic Energy Plan which outlined some of the
potential costs for adding renewable energy infrastructure and from budgets of similar feasibility
and conceptual design wind energy infrastructure projects in rural Alaska.
ONC will provide project scoping and contractor solicitation services (Milestone 1) at no cost. Their
support is also included as part of their role in project management (all other milestones, in some
capacity) at no cost to the project.
Additionally, the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy – Alaska representative,
Alan Verbitsky PE, provided a cost estimate ($14,400) for completing a wind study. His work for the
City on the wind study will be the City’s match toward the project.
Rob Benson, Senior Research Engineer with Alaska Center for Energy and Power, assisted with
determining the total cost of the wind study.
Mr. Verbitsky also estimated the cost for an assessment and conditions survey of the current
electric grid ($50,000), which will be completed by a contractor and incorporated into the CDR. The
Ouzinkie Tribe will provide the funds for this portion of the work, which would be counted as match
for the grant.
Costs for final design and construction are based on information gathered from other similar wind
energy infrastructure projects. All costs are estimates and the feasibility study will give a more
accurate picture of the costs for future phases, including construction and maintenance.
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?
ONC will provide administrative support to the City for project reporting. This support includes
tracking the progress of the feasibility study and developing the CDR. Progress will be tracked by
monitoring the expense of funds, completing the scope of work, and helping the City stay on
schedule and within budget. These narrative reports will require the review and signature from the
Mayor of Ouzinkie.
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.
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ONC’s accounting system consists of software, procedures, and controls driven by the daily inputs
and other actions of competent employees throughout the organization. ONC uses Deltek
Costpoint software to manage projects and finances, maintain compliance, and improve
operational efficiency for contracts and grants.
ONC has years of experience and knowledge of managing project costs and reimbursements; they
have a system in place for ensuring that only costs that are reasonable, ordinary, and necessary
are charged to a project, and that only costs that are eligible are submitted for reimbursement.
Upon project initiation, a work order number will be created to track all project labor and expenses
where staff and contractors will reference this number on all timesheets and invoices when working
on the project, ensuring that project costs are known. Purchase orders will be used to establish
spending limits for purchases of materials.
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.
Darren Muller Sr., Land and Special Projects Manager with ONC, will be the Project Manager. Mr.
Muller was born and raised in Ouzinkie and has extensive experience managing projects and
grants for the community. He was instrumental in the success of local infrastructure projects such
as the: 2002 Ouzinkie Boat Harbor construction, 2007 Ouzinkie Airport runway construction, 2012
Ouzinkie Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS, ferry)-Multi-Use Dock project construction, 2018
Ouzinkie Office building construction, 2018 double fuel truck storage facility construction, 2019
Community Multi-use Storage facility construction, and 2020 AMHS-Multi Use dock upgrades
construction. Mr. Muller’s resume is attached.
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.
Matthew Puckett, CPA, will be the Project Accountant. He has more than 20 years of experience in
accounting. He joined ONC as controller in 2011. He directs and oversees accounting operations,
maintains bank accounts, and manages funds. Mr. Puckett’s resume is attached.
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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.
The partnership between the City, Tribe, and ONC and support through the Department of Energy
and a hired consultant will ensure that this project will be successful. Project milestones will be
completed as follows:
Milestone 1. Project scoping and contractor solicitation
The City of Ouzinkie has partnered with ONC to provide project administration, which includes
developing the Request for Proposals for the wind feasibility study and CDR and assisting with the
selection process. ONC will provide these services as part of project management support.
Milestone 2. Resource identification and detailed resource analysis
A contractor will be selected to assist with the deployment and later dismantling of a wind
meteorological tower. City utility staff will be responsible for downloading monthly data and
transmitting it to Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy – Alaska representative,
Alan Verbitsky PE. Mr. Verbitsky would be responsible for analyzing the data and providing a
report detailing the findings to incorporate into the CDR.
Milestone 3. Identification of land and regulatory issues; Milestone 4. Permitting and
environmental analysis; Milestone 5. Detailed analysis of current cost of energy and future
market; Milestone 6. Assessment of alternatives; Milestone 7. Conceptual design report and
costs estimate; Milestone 8. Detailed economic and financial analyses; Milestone 9.
Conceptual business and operations plan; Milestone 10. Final report and recommendations
The tasks above will be conducted by a contractor(s) selected through a competitive process. It is
expected that an engineering firm would provide this support, possibly assisted by subcontractors
with specialties in wind energy, environmental, and business planning.
The City began a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Transitions
Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) in 2021 to identify improvements to the Ouzinkie power
system. ETIPP provides technical consulting from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
Sandia National Laboratory, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory. It is possible that the City
will be assisted in selecting a contractor with support from the ETIPP specialist.
Key project staff include:
Darren Muller Sr.: Land and Special Projects Manager – ONC
Mr. Muller will act as Project Manager, leading all key staff and partners to complete each
milestone. He will ensure that all milestones and tasks are completed and schedule and within
budget. He will also be responsible for grant reporting.
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Elijah Jackson: Mayor and Utility Manager – City of Ouzinkie
Mayor Jackson will be involved in each milestone of the project. As both mayor and utility
manager, he will support the wind study and CDR by providing guidance and review of products.
Linda Getz: City Clerk – City of Ouzinkie and Katherine Panamarioff: Utility Clerk – City of
Ouzinkie
Ms. Getz and Ms. Panamarioff will support administrative efforts between the City of Ouzinkie, the
utility, and the ONC. They will also assist with providing needed utility data to the contractor.
Matthew Puckett: Project Accountant – ONC
Mr. Puckett will direct and oversee accounting operations and grant funds management. He will
support also with grant reporting.
Resumes for key staff are attached in Tab A.
4.2 Local Workforce
Describe how the project will use local labor or train a local labor workforce.
The existing Ouzinkie-based project staff will support the wind study portion of the project. Local
labor will assist the contractor with putting up and taking down the met tower and gathering and
transmitting met tower data. If the project proves to be feasible, and a wind project is constructed in
the future, local labor will be trained to operate and maintain a turbine(s).
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.
According to existing knowledge and wind feasibility studies conducted for comparable
communities near Kodiak, it is assumed that Ouzinkie would be rated as a class 6 wind regime.
The purpose of the feasibility study is to collect local wind data and conduct a thorough analysis to
determine the wind energy potential in the community.
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.
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The City owns and operates a hydroelectric facility, but it has been inoperable for the past year and
is currently under repair. Further, as shown in the figure below, when the hydro facility was
operational, it provided less than one half of the community’s annual energy demand. The rest of
the demand was made up by diesel power generation, and more recently diesel has been primary
local power source in recent years since the hydro facility has not been operating.
Source: ETIPP, see additional attachments in Tab G.
Ouzinkie’s hydro-generation is seasonally limited by water availability. The community could
upgrade their hydro facility to produce more power; however, this would mean using more water.
The water source that feeds the hydro facility is also the drinking water for the community. If
additional water is used to create power, the community drinking water source would be at risk.
Maintaining and improving their drinking water resource was one of the top priorities identified
during Ouzinkie’s energy planning workshop in 2017.
Rather than rely on one source for two vital needs (power and drinking water), the community
wants to follow the Kodiak Electric Association model. They would like to develop a wind project
and then use the existing hydro facility as backup power for the wind turbines. It is expected that a
wind resource assessment would confirm a class 6 wind regime in Ouzinkie, which would supply
enough power to meet the community’s needs. Under this scenario, when wind availability is low,
Ouzinkie would use its hydro facility with the goal of moving completely away from diesel-
generated power.
The 2017 Ouzinkie Strategic Energy Plan highlights that the Koniag Region (Kodiak archipelago)
has potential for renewable energy generation from many resources. There is high technical
potential to develop wind projects and moderate technical potential to develop rural utility-scale PV
projects. Geothermal was not anticipated to cost effective or available.
As wind appears to be the most effective and viable, and has been successful nearby, the City of
Ouzinkie is interested in studying wind feasibility for power generation.
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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
FAA Air Navigation Hazard Permitting: The met tower placement would be selected based on
airspace availability and limitations to meet the FAA’s Notice Criteria. An FAA approval would be
sought if needed.
Endangered Species Act/Migratory Bird Treaty Act Consultation: Consultation with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Migratory
Bird Treaty Act would be required to install the met tower. It is expected that the contractor would
obtain this approval prior to installing met tower.
Clean Water Act (Section 401) Permit: Because there are wetlands in Ouzinkie, it is possible that
a wetlands permit would be needed from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for to install
the met tower. Based on an expected limited footprint, a “Nationwide Permit” would be sought
before the met tower is installed
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 is currently working with the U.S. DOE ETIPP laboratories to identify potential locations
for met tower placement. With ETIPP, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has identified six
potential wind locations in Ouzinkie (see additional attachments in Tab G). The City is working with
the lab to finalize the exact location of the met tower and will have the site control secured prior to
grant award. Because all the major landowners are project partners and supporters, obtaining site
control will be seamless.
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.
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Based on a review of AEA’s Wind Power Best Practices, here are the ways that AEA’s common
planning risks have been or will be addressed:
Not having a plan should costs exceed estimates
The City has ONC’s support for this feasibility phase of work. The Corporation has stated that they
will support the City’s effort and cover cost small overruns and will make sure that large cost
overruns do not occur.
Not engaging agency stakeholders early-on and throughout project development/
Making major changes without consulting agency stakeholders
The City, Ouzinkie Tribe, and Corporation have regularly scheduled tri-council where they discuss
community priorities. In fact, tri-council meetings were held three times during planning for this
grant application. Because all community entities meet and work together often, important
stakeholders have and will continue to be involved throughout the location selection, wind study,
and conceptual design and any project changes, should they occur.
Not receiving support and authorization from land owners prior to project development
The City, Tribe, and Corporation are currently working to determine the met tower/future wind
turbine(s) location. Discussions facilitated by the Department of Energy have occurred with a large
group of residents. These meetings will continue to ensure that the future wind site is supported by
the community.
Not including all infrastructure required during economic analysis
The City understand that the improvements are needed to their electric distribution system, power
plant, and existing hydropower facility in order for the wind project to be successful. This grant
application would include a survey of need improvements to the electric grid and power plant. The
City is working to restore their hydro power facility and it should be on line soon.
Placing all focus of the design at the wind turbine site - Much of the needed design
activity deals with integrating wind power with the existing power plant, distribution
system and community heat loads.
While this project will involve a wind study, much of the work will involve how the wind would work
with the existing hydropower facility. The goal of this project is to determine how to incorporate
wind to mirror the successful wind and hydro (diesels off) system in Kodiak.
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
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Threatened or endangered species: The hired consultant would consult with U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service to ensure that installation of a met tower would have no effect on threatened or
endangered species. If clearing is required for the installation of the met tower, it would be timed to
avoid impacts to migratory birds in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Habitat issues: The met tower would not be placed in any State refuges, sanctuaries or critical
habitat areas, federal refuges or wilderness areas, or national parks.
Wetlands and other protected areas: If the met tower and wind project location could be withina
designated wetlands area. If so, the consultant would obtain a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
wetlands permit.
Archaeological and historical resources: The consultant would make sure that compliance
under the National Historic Preservation Act and consultation with the State Historic Preservation
Officer is conducted prior to installation of the met tower.
Land development constraints: No land development constraints exist since all major owners
support and are project partners
Telecommunications interference: The consultant would make sure that the met tower would be
placed in a location that would not interfere with the telecommunications service.
Aviation considerations: Met tower placement would be selected based on airspace availability
and limitations to meet the FAA’s Notice Criteria. The wind project location would be selected
based on airspace availability and limitations to meet the FAA’s Notice Criteria.
Visual, aesthetics impacts: If final data supports placement of wind turbines, the City will conduct
community meetings to discuss visual impacts.
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.
The diesel power plant is housed in a shop building. The power plant portion consists of one room
for the generators and one room for the controls (switchgear). There are a total of 3 engine-
generator sets in the generation room.
Power is generated at 277/480V three phase. Automatic paralleling switchgear located in the
control room provides control and monitoring of all power generation functions. An individual
section is provided for each generator. The upper portion of each generator section contains all of
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the low voltage control equipment while the lower portion contains the 480V circuit breaker and
contactor. A master section provides overall system control and monitoring. The master section
contains the programmable logic controller (PLC), the operator interface unit (OIU), the power
meters, the annunciation panel, and other master control devices. A separate section is provided
for the community feeder. The lower portion contains the 480V circuit breaker for the main feeder
to the community.
A 160 gallon day tank provides diesel fuel to all of the engines through a piping manifold. The day
tank is supplied from the adjacent 1,000 gallon intermediate tank. The day tank fills automatically
and is equipped with several redundant protective systems to prevent overfill or running the plant out
of fuel. Diesel fuel is trucked to the main fuel storage tanks from the barge landing.
All of the engines are connected to a common cooling piping system that runs to a pair of remote
radiators. The radiators are controlled by variable frequency drive panels that modulate the fan speed
to match the cooling load.
Ouzinkie currently relies on diesel power generation supplemented, when it is operating, by a small
hydro turbine. The City is fixing the current hydro turbine issue, with plans to finish repairs by
summer 2022. Ouzinkie’s hydro-generation is seasonally limited by water availability.
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: Hydro generator, 125 kW, hydro system has been mostly inoperable since 2016, currently
under construction to replace penstock (expected completion by Summer 2022)
Unit 2: Diesel generator, John Deere 4045TFM75, 67 kW, 50kW minimum operational load,
electronic fuel injection, Marathon 361PSL1602, installed 2007
Unit 3: Diesel generator, John Deere 6068TFM76, 100 kW, 50 kW minimum operational load,
electronic fuel injection, Marathon 363PSL1607, installed 2007
Unit 4: Diesel generator, John Deere 6081AF001, 180 kW, 50 kW minimum operational load,
electronic fuel injection, Marathon MagnaPlus 432PSL6210, installed 2007
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
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).
Is there operational heat recovery? (Y/N) If yes estimated
annual displaced heating fuel (gallons)
No
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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.
All AC power for the plant is provided from the main bus through the station service circuit breaker.
A dry-type transformer converts the 277/480V power to 120/208V where it is distributed through
circuit breakers in the three-phase station service panelboard SS.
Much is unknown about the three-phase distribution system. ETIPP has been helping the City to
determine the locations of the main transformers identified based on the as-built diagram and are
working to determine parse transformer phase connections and maximum power. They are also
working to determine the conductor characteristics. A report completed in 2014 stated that the
distribution system was in fair to good condition; however, there were documented issues which
have become worst over time.
As a part of the wind feasibility effort, a grid survey and assessment would be completed to determine
the improvements needed to the system before wind energy can be added.
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
n/a
5.4.2.4 O&M and replacement costs for
existing units
Power Generation Thermal Generation
i. Annual O&M cost for labor Labor: $88,659
General and Admin: $14,900
Non labor: $38,929
Total: $142,488
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
iii. Replacement schedule and cost for
existing units
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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
(July 2020 –
June 2021)
Generation
(Diesel)
(kWh)
Generation
(Hydro)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumption
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Fuel
Consumption
[Other]
Peak
Load
Minimum
Load
July 48,100 105 61
August 49,700 95 79
September 42,806 11,400 113 77
October 56,500 Hydro
inoperable
and under
repair
127 82
November 62,200 125 87
December 62,708 126 79
January 65,203 127 79
February 61,604 74 66
March 44,837 93 64
April 55,221 81 71
May 50,202 98 64
June 45,506 102 63
Total 644,587 11,400 Average 106 73
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 n/a
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
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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.
Ouzinkie’s electricity consumption is at its peak during the winter when heating and lighting needs
are high. Ouzinkie has already taken some steps to improve its energy efficiency, such as retrofitting
buildings and some of the street lights with LEDs, but energy demand is still increasing each year.
Ouzinkie has been working toward a local seafood processing facility with freezing and holding
capacity. The City also hopes to improve food security by constructing a large refrigeration unit to
support the local farming efforts. The current electrical system is inadequate to support additional
community growth and expansion of electrical consumption needed for these projects.
Despite the hydro infrastructure, the cost of power is still high in Ouzinkie. Specifically, diesel energy
costs in Ouzinkie are high and require a subsidy through Alaska’s Power Cost Equalization program.
Since energy demand could moderately increase in the foreseeable future, wind energy
development could be used to reduce the cost of energy and offset energy production from diesel
fuel and improve the hydro facility’s ability to serve the community.
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.
Renewable energy technology: The City plans to conduct a feasibility analysis, resource
assessment, and conceptual design to assess the possibility of using wind power in Ouzinkie. In
every deployment the integration of intermittent generation to the energy grid is a key component to
a successful project. This feasibility study is intended to determine how a wind energy project could
be properly integrated in to the existing power system and have a meaningful impact on diesel
consumption or if a larger project including necessary system upgrades would be recommended. If
the wind resource proves suitable and funding is obtained, wind turbines would be installed to serve
the community. Currently, it is anticipated that a 225-kW capacity system could be installed; however,
this study will assist in determining the best wind energy generation alternative.
Proposed capacity/capacity determination: The purpose of this work is to gather background
information to plan a future alternative energy facility. Anticipated capacity and generation would be
examined to determine the best turbine option and number, secondary load options, and control
schemes for the community.
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Integration plan: The wind turbines would need to interconnect with the existing hydro plant and a
new battery storage system and, if necessary, diesel power plant. Secondary load control would
charge an energy storage system and could power dispatch boilers if required to use excess wind
energy. Conceptual design, to be completed as a part of this project, would detail how power from a
wind turbine would be integrated and delivered into the existing system in Ouzinkie
Civil infrastructure: Civil infrastructure access to a met tower to be included in implementation of
the proposed feasibility study. Assuming wind energy proves a viable resource in Ouzinkie, access
roads to and pad foundation support for wind turbines will be included in the concept design and
subsequent final design and construction phases of the project.
Backup/supplemental system: The existing hydro facility, once back on line, would provide back
up and supplement the wind system, as needed. A battery system could be put in place to
supplement the system. The existing power plant with diesel fuel generators a could also be
maintained to provide for the full power needs of the community.
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
1 Wind 225 kW TBD TBD 33% 20 TBD
5.4.4.2 Proposed Thermal Generation Units (if applicable)
Generation
unit
Resource/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(MMBtu/hr)
Make Model Expected
Average
annual
efficiency
Expected
life
N/A
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.
As envisioned, a wind energy system in Ouzinkie will be the primary energy source and contribute
most of the power, but the hydro facility and a new battery storage system would remain online to
ensure consistent energy during wind fluctuations and as a backup should wind energy go offline at
any point.
The proposed system will not alter the heating system or transportation needs. Ouzinkie will be
dependent on heating oil for home heating, and diesel and gasoline fuel for transportation needs.
The anticipated effect of the proposed system is a decrease use of fuel for electrical power
generation. Power generator use in Ouzinkie could lessen and decrease overall generator
operations and maintenance costs, enabling the hydro facility and diesel generators to last longer
and need fewer overhauls
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5.4.3.1 Expected Capacity Factor 33%
5.4.5.2 Annual Electricity Production and Fuel Consumption (Proposed System)
Month Generation
(Proposed
System,
Wind)
(kWh)
Generation
(Type 2,
Hydro)
(kWh)
Generation
(Type 3,
Diesel)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumption
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Fuel
Consumption
[Other]
Secondary
load
(kWh)
Storage
(kWh)
January 65,203 0 0
February 61,604 0 0
March 44,837 0 0
April 55,221 0 0
May 50,202 0 0
June 45,506 0 0
July 48,100 0 0
August 49,700 0 0
September 54,206 0 0
October 56,500 0 0
November 62,200 0 0
December 62,708 0 0
Total 655,987 0 0
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 N/A
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
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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.
N/A
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. $56,077
2. Hours diesel OFF/year: 8,000
3. $62,000
5.4.7 Fuel Costs
Estimate annual cost for all applicable fuel(s) needed to run the proposed system (Year 1 of
operation - 2025)
Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
Other
Unit cost
($)
$3.08
Annual
Units
N/A
Total
Annual
cost ($)
N/A
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.
N/A
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
N/A
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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)
51,158 1,023,160
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat
(gallons)
Total Fuel displaced (gallons) 51,158 1,023,160
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for Power
Generation ($)
$166,094 (First year) $3,691,815
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat ($)
Anticipated Power Generation O&M Cost
Savings
N/A
Anticipated Thermal Generation O&M Cost
Savings
Total Other costs savings (taxes, insurance,
etc.)
Total Fuel, O&M, and Other Cost Savings $166,094 (First year) $3,691,815
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.
The purpose of the feasibility study is to determine technical and economic viability of wind
infrastructure in Ouzinkie. It is expected that, if feasible, adding wind power to the City of Ouzinkie
will result in reduced power costs to the community, substantially reduced fossil fuel use, and
promote community economic development.
The installation of a 225-kilowatt (kW) capacity system in Ouzinkie is estimated to produce 655,987
kilowatt hours (kWh) annually. Based on this assumption, the possible displacement of diesel fuel
used for electricity generation would cover the approximately 51,158 gallons used by Ouzinkie per
year. Using AEA’s community fuel oil price projections, this project could save $104,354 during the
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first year of operation. Over the life of the project, the estimated savings would be $3,691,815. Please
see the attached economic evaluation model in Tab G.
Diesel electric generators were first introduced in the community to support the energy demand of
fish canneries. In the 1970s, the transmission and distribution system was extended to accommodate
new housing. Few updates to transmission and distribution have occurred since, and many power
poles, lines, transformers and insulators are currently in need of repair. To encourage economic
development, the Ouzinkie Tribal Council, City, and Corporation have been working to develop a
local seafood processing facility with freezing and holding capacity. The current electric costs and
dated system would not be able to support such infrastructure.
In 2017 the City, Corporation, and Tribe developed an “energy vision” to, “work together to provide
reliable and sustainable energy to the community and create economic opportunities by utilizing
available diverse energy resources and improving existing infrastructure to lower utility cost with a
goal of 100% self-sufficiency.” Many community-use buildings are old and inefficient. The high cost
of electricity is a constraint to fulfilling the needs of maintenance, repair and development within the
community. Stabilizing the rising costs of energy production would ease the burden felt by the
residents and allow for progress in achievement of community goals.
Reliable electricity is expected to encourage individuals to remain in Ouzinkie and reduced electrical
costs may encourage new families to move to the community.
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
Economic risks from this project are primarily from the high startup costs, and economic viability is
dependent on successful implementation and operation of wind energy infrastructure over a 20-year
lifetime. Wind energy combined with hydro power has proven an economically viable option for the
nearby City of Kodiak, and the City hopes to study the feasibility of creating a similar system on
Spruce Island.
Success of this project is dependent on maintenance of the existing energy infrastructure and the
distribution system. The City has successfully maintained and implemented other energy
infrastructure projects and is currently making improvements to the hydro facility.
Improvements are needed to the distribution grid. If not upgraded, wind power will not be able to
incorporate into the system. After the survey/conditions assessment of the distribution grid is
completed, grant funds will be sought to improve the system.
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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.
Not applicable to this 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
Mahoona Lake, which only exists due to the presence of the dam, is the sole source of drinking
water for Ouzinkie. Maintaining and improving this vital drinking water resource was one of the top
priorities identified during the 2017 energy planning workshop. Previous failure of the hydroelectric
dam resulted in a complete drainage of Mahoona Lake and threatened the community’s drinking
water supply. The loss of use of the Mahoona Lake water resource resulting from failures in the
system has a substantial economic, health, and social impact on Ouzinkie. Developing wind
energy will enable the City to have less reliance of the hydro facility, which will keep more water in
the lake and available as a drinking source. A wind system will also will help improve the longevity
of the dam and increase the hydro system’s potential, efficiency, and reliability in the future.
Wind energy together with hydro energy will also support economic development and opportunities
for the community to build a cold storage facility and a fish processing plant. Affordable energy to
operate cold storage will help the community achieve a higher level of food security, without having
to rely on off-island barges to provide perishables throughout the winter.
This project could lead to lower airport and harbor operating costs. Additionally, implementing wind
infrastructure together with hydro power could potentially remove the dependency on diesel-
powered electricity which would reduce the potential for fuel spills or contamination, improve air
quality, and help mitigate climate change.
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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
A business plan will be developed if the wind project proves feasible. The business plan will
include a provision for the city of Ouzinkie to support power plant operator training for the updated
system. A provision will also be included to develop a power plant operator transition plan to
support the long-term sustainability and maximum lifespan of the newly installed equipment.
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 capital costs of the proposed wind turbine(s) in Ouzinkie would be determined through the
feasibility study and associated CDR. Wind experts and engineers would prepare a cost estimate
for installation of a suitable system.
A business plan will also be developed as a part of this project, which would include the costs of
operations and maintenance of the proposed project and how they would be funded through
ongoing energy sales.
The City of Ouzinkie has a system in place to account for setting rates, ensuring revenue is
collected, and maintaining financial sustainability of infrastructure over their operational lives. The
City ensures that bills are collected through monthly billing.
Rates are inclusive of a kWh charge, a fuel charge, a demand charge. Many residential and
community facilities receive a PCE deduction for up to 500kWh per month. The City’s rates, like all
electricity providers’ rates, are regulated by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. If renewable
energy is added to an existing diesel generation system, the City will determine the cost of
electricity based on lower fuel use for generation and the cost of operating the new renewable
energy system.
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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)
Given that this project is in the concept design stage, revenue and incentives are unknown.
Federal tax credits and state incentives will be examined during the feasibility study.
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.
Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s): The City is the existing electric utility
serving residents of Ouzinkie. The City owns and maintains the generation, fuel storage, and
distribution facilities in Ouzinkie. No power purchase or sales agreements would be needed for this
project.
Ouzinkie has approximately 100 households and a health clinic, school, and water treatment
plant/washeteria, who purchase power from the City.
Potential power purchase/sales price: At this point in project development, the potential power
price and rate of return on the project is unknown. Work done under this grant would determine this
information.
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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.
The City is working with the DOE’s ETIPP to transform their energy system and increase energy
resilience through strategic energy planning and the implementation of solutions that address their
specific challenges. ETIPP is providing a techno-economic analysis to identify optimal
improvements to the Ouzinkie power system. Results from this partnership have helped the
community prioritize investments in distributed energy resources and provide the documentation
required for future grant or loan applications. The technical consulting provided by the City’s
partnership with ETIPP has addressed the reconnaissance level phase needs for this project.
The City will take steps to prepare a met tower for delivery and identify a location for its installation
before the AEA REF Grant is awarded to ensure project readiness. The City will begin drafting
RFPs for engineering and wind consultant to begin work on the wind analysis and CDR. FAA
permitting process is to be completed by the time this grant is awarded. The City would seek
contractors to install the met tower and complete the geotechnical work once the grant agreement
is in place.
Met tower installation would occur before winter. Work that can be completed before the wind
study is completed would occur over the winter, including analysis of current cost of energy and
future market, and the economic and financial analyses. Once the wind study is completed, the
conceptual design and permitting would occur.
Ouzinkie residents are energized by the idea of a wind project in their community and are prepared
to work with the City to develop the project. With the wind analysis done, completion of the CDR
would be completed quickly. No other grants have been secured for this work in the past.
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.
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Ouzinkie has already taken some steps to improve its energy efficiency. With support from
ANTHC, investigative energy audits were performed for the Ouzinkie Medical Clinic (2017) and
Ouzinkie School (2012). The energy audit assessments are attached in Tab G.
The City also retrofitted over 65 lights in the community with LEDs with support from AEA, see
Section 10.
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.
The community is very committed to moving this project forward and fully supports evaluating wind
energy as a viable option for sustainable energy infrastructure in the community. A resolution
showing support from the Tribal Council of Ouzinkie and a letter of support for this project from
ONC are included in this application. Letters of support can be found under Tab B.
SECTION 10 – COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER AWARDS
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.
In 2008, the Denali Commission and AEA (project 350262) purchased new hydro switch gear and
controls for the existing turbine, installed water level sensors at the existing dam, and installed
communication links between the dam, turbine, and powerhouse. The project closed in September
2010.
The City completed an AEA energy improvement grant to upgrade 65 streetlights to LEDs. AEA
provided $15,000 in grant funding, and the City provided in-kind labor support.
The City, with support from ANTHC, completed and submitted a feasibility study to Alaska Energy
Authority’s Renewable Energy Fund Round 8 to upgrade the hydro turbine.
The City is currently working with AEA to upgrade existing switch gear of the hydro system so that
it may communicate effectively with the rest of the grid. AEA has provided $85,000 in grant funds.
The project is ongoing and should be completed in October 2022.
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.
Not applicable to this project.
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SECTION 12 – LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
In the space below, please provide a list of additional information submitted for consideration.
Tab A – Resumes
Tab B – Letters of Support
Tab C – Heat
Tab D – Authority
Tab E – Election Application
Tab F – Certification
Tab G – Additional Materials (REF Round 14 Economic Evaluation Model, SOA Grants, ETIPP
Project Site Locations, 2017 Strategic Energy Plan, Economic Development Strategy, ANTHC
Energy Audit, Operations and Maintenance Manual)
Tab A
Resumes
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Tab B
Letters of Support
‐ Letter of Support
‐ Tribal Council Resolution
‐ ETIPP Scope of Work
‐ DOE In Kind Support
Ouzinkie Native Corporation
11001 O’Malley Centre Drive, Ste 105
Anchorage, AK 99515
January 12, 2022
Elijah Jackson
Mayor, City of Ouzinkie
P.O. Box 109
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
Regarding: Ouzinkie Wind Power Feasibility Project
Dear Mr. Jackson:
Ouzinkie Native Corporation (ONC), by direction of its board, wholly supports the City of Ouzinkie efforts
toward making wind power in Ouzinkie a reality. As a path toward successful wind energy in the
community, we support the City’s grant application to the Alaska Energy Authority’s Renewable Energy
Fund. The grant will fund a study to monitor wind in the community for a year and a concept design report
which will include preliminary design of a wind project. Wind power, in addition to Ouzinkie’s
hydropower facility, is a solution to high and unstable power cost.
In addition to assisting with the grant application effort, we commit Darren Muller Sr., ONC’s Land and
Special Projects Manager, to be Project Manager for this project. Mr. Muller will lead all key staff and
partners to complete each milestone and communicate with AEA on project status.
Further, if the grant is awarded, ONC will provide administrative support to the City. This support includes
tracking the progress of the feasibility study and developing the final project report by monitoring the
expense of funds, completing the feasibility study, and helping the City stay on track with the proposed
schedule. ONC has extensive project administrative support experience and will help the City to develop
requests for proposals and contract execution for consultants.
Please include this letter in the grant application’s package.
Sincerely,
Dave Stephens, CEO
in the amount of $50,000.
value of system cost, estimated retail power price (accounting for the Alaska Power
Cost Equalization program, where appropriate), and power reliability metrics by
location in distribution system.
o 2.4: Document analysis and results -The study team will prepare a final report
documenting the analysis methods, model inputs, and results. The draft results will
be shared with the Ouzinkie stakeholder group for review, and the models will be
updated and final results produced based on their feedback.
•Task 3: Community Discussion
o This task involves discussion between the Ouzinkie community, the national lab study
team, and other partners. The discussion will proceed in phases, beginning with data
compilation and collection, then the development and prioritization of the analysis
scenarios, then review and feedback on the study results. Depending on the
situation, these discussions may be one-on-one (e.g., with the power system
operator), small group sessions for providing routine guidance to the study team, or
an open forum where the study team presents the results and responds to questions.
Deliverables:
ID# Description Lab(s) responsible Date Format
1.1 Ouzinkie energy data summary LBNL/PNNL 12/15/21 Memo
2.1 Ouzinkie energy scenarios LBNL/PNNL 3/30/22 Memo
2.4 Ouzinkie energy analysis final report LBNL/PNNL/SNL 9/30/22 Report
Signatures:
Lead Lab Signature Sub Lab Signature
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From: Verbitsky, Alan <alan.verbitsky@hq.doe.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 8:38 AM
To: Robin Reich <robin@solsticeak.com>
Subject: RE: Gen Data
Robin
Sorry for the delay.
My hourly overhead burden to the federal government is $120 per hour. (that includes salary and
benefits)
This project would take about 120 hours to complete.
That would make the in kind value to the city $14,400.
Alan Verbitsky PE
Electrical Engineer
Office of Indian Energy – Alaska
US Department of Energy
Anchorage, AK 99513
1-202-597-0473
From: Robin Reich <robin@solsticeak.com>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2022 2:51 PM
To: Verbitsky, Alan <alan.verbitsky@hq.doe.gov>
Cc: Olivia Pfeifer <opfeifer@solsticeak.com>; Elijah Jackson <mayor.jackson@ouzinkie.city>; Teresa
Derrickson <tderrickson@katmaicorp.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Gen Data
Importance: High
Hi Alan-
Have you been able to put together a budget for doing the wind study for Ouzinkie? We want to finalize
the budget and put together the resolution for the City to get passed and need your info.
Thanks!
Robin Reich
Solstice Alaska Consulting, Inc.
907.929.5960
Cell: 907.903.0597
Tab C
Heat Project Information
No information provided in this section.
Not applicable to this project.
Tab D
Authority
Tab E
Electronic Application
Application was submitted electronically.
Not applicable to this project.
Tab F
Certification
Tab G
Additional Materials
‐ Evaluation Model
‐ SOA Grants
‐ ETIPP Potential Site Locations
‐ Strategic Energy Plan
‐ Economic Development Strategy
‐ Energy Audit
‐ Operations and Maintenance Manual
Renewable Energy Fund Economic Benefit-Cost Analysis Model
Project Description
Community
Nearest Fuel Community
Region
RE Technology
Project ID
Applicant Name
Project Title
Results
NPV Benefits $1,603,830.28
NPV Capital Costs $3,492,318
B/C Ratio 0.46
NPV Net Benefit ($1,688,014)
Performance Unit Value
Displaced Electricity kWh per year 644,587
Displaced Electricity total lifetime kWh 12,891,740
Displaced Petroleum Fuel gallons per year 51,158
Displaced Petroleum Fuel total lifetime gallons 1,023,154
Displaced Natural Gas MCF per year -
Displaced Natural Gas total lifetime MCF -
Avoided CO2 tonnes per year 519
Avoided CO2 total lifetime tonnes 10,385
Proposed System Unit Value
Capital Costs $3,687,000$
Project Start year 2026
Project Life years 20
Displaced Electric kWh per year 644,587
Displaced Heat gallons displaced per year
Renewable Generation O&M (Electric)$ per year 61,740
Renewable Generation O&M (Heat)$ per year
Diesels OFF time Hours per year
Electric Capacity kW 225
Electric Capacity Factor %33%
Heating Capacity Btu/hr
Heating Capacity Factor %#DIV/0!
Total Other Public Benefit 2021$ (Total over the life of the project)0
Base System
Size of impacted engines (select from list)$/hr
Diesel Generator O&M 60-150kW 7.01$
Applicant's Diesel Generator Efficiency kWh per gallon 12.6
Total current annual diesel generation kWh/gallon
644,587 12.60
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Ouzinkie
Ouzinkie
Rural
Wind
Ouzinkie Native Corporation
Ouzinkie Wind Turbine
Diesel Generation Efficiency
Annual Cost Savings Units
Entered Value Project Capital Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Electric Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Heating Cost Savings $ per year
Entered Value Other Public Benefits $ per year
CALCULATION Total Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Net Benefit $ per year
Cumulative Cost
Electric Units
Enter Value if generation changes Renewable Generation kWh per year
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s) (Electric) $ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D34 Renewable O&M (Electric)$ per year
Entered Value Renewable Electric Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Biomass)green tons
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost $ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Electric)$ per year
Proposed Generation Cost (Electric)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D32 Displaced Fossil Fuel Generation kWh per year
REFERENCE: Worksheet 'Diesel Fuel
Prices'Displaced Fuel Price $ per gallon
Enter Value if Diesels are OFF Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Use gallons per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Generation Displaced Cost $ per year
Heating Units
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D35 Renewable Heat O&M $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Heat Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Heat)green tons/kWh/etc.
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per year
CALCULATION Proposed Generation Cost (Heat)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D33 Displaced Fossil Fuel Use gallons per year
Entered Value Displaced Fossil Fuel Price $ per gallon
Entered Value Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
Entered Value Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Heating Displaced Cost $ per year
Base
Proposed
Base
Proposed
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
3,087,000$
-$ 104,354$ 107,159$ 109,815$ 112,322$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ 104,354$ 107,159$ 109,815$ 112,322$
(3,087,000)$ 104,354$ 107,159$ 109,815$ 112,322$
3,087,000 2,982,646 2,875,487 2,765,673 2,653,350
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
-644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587
-$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$
-644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587
3.17$ 3.25$ 3.30$ 3.35$ 3.40$
-$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-51,158 51,158 51,158 51,158
-$ 166,094$ 168,899$ 171,555$ 174,062$
-$ 166,094$ 168,899$ 171,555$ 174,062$
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Annual Cost Savings Units
Entered Value Project Capital Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Electric Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Heating Cost Savings $ per year
Entered Value Other Public Benefits $ per year
CALCULATION Total Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Net Benefit $ per year
Cumulative Cost
Electric Units
Enter Value if generation changes Renewable Generation kWh per year
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s) (Electric) $ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D34 Renewable O&M (Electric)$ per year
Entered Value Renewable Electric Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Biomass)green tons
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost $ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Electric)$ per year
Proposed Generation Cost (Electric)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D32 Displaced Fossil Fuel Generation kWh per year
REFERENCE: Worksheet 'Diesel Fuel
Prices'Displaced Fuel Price $ per gallon
Enter Value if Diesels are OFF Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Use gallons per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Generation Displaced Cost $ per year
Heating Units
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D35 Renewable Heat O&M $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Heat Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Heat)green tons/kWh/etc.
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per year
CALCULATION Proposed Generation Cost (Heat)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D33 Displaced Fossil Fuel Use gallons per year
Entered Value Displaced Fossil Fuel Price $ per gallon
Entered Value Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
Entered Value Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Heating Displaced Cost $ per year
Base
Proposed
Base
Proposed
2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
114,684$ 116,902$ 118,978$ 120,913$ 122,709$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
114,684$ 116,902$ 118,978$ 120,913$ 122,709$
114,684$ 116,902$ 118,978$ 120,913$ 122,709$
2,538,666 2,421,764 2,302,785 2,181,872 2,059,163
2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587
61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$
644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587
3.45$ 3.49$ 3.53$ 3.57$ 3.61$
-$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
51,158 51,158 51,158 51,158 51,158
176,424$ 178,642$ 180,718$ 182,653$ 184,449$
176,424$ 178,642$ 180,718$ 182,653$ 184,449$
2030 2031 2032 2033 2034
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Annual Cost Savings Units
Entered Value Project Capital Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Electric Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Heating Cost Savings $ per year
Entered Value Other Public Benefits $ per year
CALCULATION Total Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Net Benefit $ per year
Cumulative Cost
Electric Units
Enter Value if generation changes Renewable Generation kWh per year
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s) (Electric) $ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D34 Renewable O&M (Electric)$ per year
Entered Value Renewable Electric Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Biomass)green tons
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost $ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Electric)$ per year
Proposed Generation Cost (Electric)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D32 Displaced Fossil Fuel Generation kWh per year
REFERENCE: Worksheet 'Diesel Fuel
Prices'Displaced Fuel Price $ per gallon
Enter Value if Diesels are OFF Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Use gallons per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Generation Displaced Cost $ per year
Heating Units
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D35 Renewable Heat O&M $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Heat Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Heat)green tons/kWh/etc.
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per year
CALCULATION Proposed Generation Cost (Heat)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D33 Displaced Fossil Fuel Use gallons per year
Entered Value Displaced Fossil Fuel Price $ per gallon
Entered Value Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
Entered Value Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Heating Displaced Cost $ per year
Base
Proposed
Base
Proposed
2035 2036 2037 2038 2039
124,367$ 125,888$ 127,272$ 128,522$ 129,638$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
124,367$ 125,888$ 127,272$ 128,522$ 129,638$
124,367$ 125,888$ 127,272$ 128,522$ 129,638$
1,934,796 1,808,908 1,681,635 1,553,113 1,423,475
2035 2036 2037 2038 2039
644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587
61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$ 61,740$
644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587 644,587
3.64$ 3.67$ 3.69$ 3.72$ 3.74$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
51,158 51,158 51,158 51,158 51,158
186,107$ 187,628$ 189,012$ 190,262$ 191,378$
186,107$ 187,628$ 189,012$ 190,262$ 191,378$
2035 2036 2037 2038 2039
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
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-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Annual Cost Savings Units
Entered Value Project Capital Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Electric Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Heating Cost Savings $ per year
Entered Value Other Public Benefits $ per year
CALCULATION Total Cost Savings $ per year
CALCULATION Net Benefit $ per year
Cumulative Cost
Electric Units
Enter Value if generation changes Renewable Generation kWh per year
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s) (Electric) $ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D34 Renewable O&M (Electric)$ per year
Entered Value Renewable Electric Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Biomass)green tons
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost $ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Electric)$ per year
Proposed Generation Cost (Electric)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D32 Displaced Fossil Fuel Generation kWh per year
REFERENCE: Worksheet 'Diesel Fuel
Prices'Displaced Fuel Price $ per gallon
Enter Value if Diesels are OFF Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Use gallons per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Generation Displaced Cost $ per year
Heating Units
Entered Value Renewable scheduled replacement(s)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D35 Renewable Heat O&M $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Heat Other costs $ per year
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Heat)green tons/kWh/etc.
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per unit
CALCULATION Total Renewable Fuel Cost (Heat)$ per year
CALCULATION Proposed Generation Cost (Heat)$ per year
REFERENCE: Cell D33 Displaced Fossil Fuel Use gallons per year
Entered Value Displaced Fossil Fuel Price $ per gallon
Entered Value Displaced Scheduled component replacement(s) $ per year
Entered Value Displaced O&M $ per year
CALCULATION Displaced Fuel Cost $ per year
CALCULATION Base Heating Displaced Cost $ per year
Base
Proposed
Base
Proposed
2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045
130,620$ 131,469$ 132,185$ 132,770$ 133,223$ 133,223$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
130,620$ 131,469$ 132,185$ 132,770$ 133,223$ 133,223$
130,620$ 131,469$ 132,185$ 132,770$ 133,223$ 133,223$
1,292,856 1,161,387 1,029,201 896,431 763,208 629,985
2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045
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192,360$ 193,209$ 193,925$ 194,510$ 194,963$ 194,963$
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Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Dump Truck
Purchase
00/640-9-
001
Capital
Matching
Closed $25,000.00 $0.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 Hall-Brown
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Dump Truck
Purchase
01-MG-124 Capital
Matching
Closed $25,000.00 $0.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 Hall-Brown
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Sewer and
Water Repair
and Extension
02-DC-033 Legislative Closed $150,000.00 $0.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 Hall-Brown
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
CP&I/Purchase
Electric
Maintenance
Bucket Truck
02-MG-185 Capital
Matching
Closed $25,000.00 $0.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 Hall-Brown
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Generation
Improvements
03-DC-082 Legislative Closed $75,000.00 $0.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $0.00 Hall-Brown
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Electrical
Bucket Truck
Purchase
03-MG-047 Capital
Matching
Closed $25,000.00 $0.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 Hall-Brown
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Community
Facilities &
Equipment
05-DC-089 Legislative Closed $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Robin Park
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Office
Equipment
Upgrades
06-DC-147 Legislative Closed $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Jolene Julian
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Dock
Replacement
09-DC-511 Legislative Closed $1,150,000.00 $0.00 $1,150,000.00 $1,150,000.00 $0.00 Katie Cruthers
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
New Tractor
with Backhoe
for Landfill
09-DC-512 Legislative Closed $50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 Jolene Julian
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Dock
Replacement
09-DC-569 Legislative Closed $2,850,000.00 $0.00 $2,850,000.00 $2,850,000.00 $0.00 Robin Park
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Alternative
Wind Energy
Generation -
Phase I Data
Collection
11-DC-326 Legislative Closed $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Nancy Pierce
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Replacement
Dock/Economic
Development
Project and
11-DC-327 Legislative Closed $5,100,000.00 $0.00 $5,100,000.00 $5,100,000.00 $0.00 Katie Cruthers
Community
Name
Grant
Recipient
Project
Name
Grant
Number
Grant
Type
Grant
Status
Award
Amount
Amended
Amount
Grant
Amount
Approved
Reimbursements
Remaining
Amount
Grant
Administrator
Report Filter:
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Community Name
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Water Main
Replacement
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Electrical
Bucket Truck
Purchase
12-DM-133 Legislative Closed $50,000.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $0.00 Nancy Pierce
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Replacement
of Log Bridge
& Upgrades to
Access Road
13-RR-003 Legislative Closed $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Nancy Pierce
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Mahoona Lake
Dam Repair
and
Replacement
14-DC-122 Legislative Closed $1,800,000.00 $0.00 $1,800,000.00 $1,800,000.00 $0.00 Katie Cruthers
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Ouzinkie Dock
Completion
14-DC-123 Legislative Closed $2,500,000.00 $0.00 $2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00 $0.00 Kimberly Phillips
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Emergency
Repairs for
Mahoona Dam
15-DC-001 Legislative Closed $300,000.00 $0.00 $300,000.00 $300,000.00 $0.00 Katie Cruthers
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Water
Transmission
Line
Replacement
Project
17-CDBG-
01
CDBG Closed $677,117.00 $0.00 $677,117.00 $677,117.00 $0.00 Judy Haymaker
Ouzinkie City of
Ouzinkie
Community
Assistance
Program
18-CAP-
115
CAP Closed $78,939.00 $0.00 $78,939.00 $78,939.00 $0.00 Jean Mason
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE
Potential Wind
Turbine
Locations for
Ouzinkie
December 2021
Partnership Project
2OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE
ENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
Hydropower System
•Is more recent information about hydropower generation available?
•What is the status of the…
o Penstock upgrades? Completed in 2020?
o Turbine replacement? 150kW dual-speed Ossberger?
3OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE
ENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
Distribution Grid
•Main transformers identified based
on the as-built diagram - completed;
•Parse transformer phase connections
and max power –in progress;
•Still missing…
o location of the powerhouse (diesel gens)
o location of the powerhouse (hydro)
o conductor characteristics. We can assume
one, but it would be helpful to get the exact
reference of the conductors.
o loads per customer. This is not critical.
Alternatively, we can assume it based on the
size of the transformers.Single line diagram: see map here
4OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE
ENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
Potential Wind Turbine Locations
#Location
1 Ouzinkie Point
2 North Old Runway
3 Central Old Runway
4 South Old Runway
5 Black Point
6 Water Plant
7 Residential Clearing
8 Airport Road Clearing
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ENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
FAA Notice Criteria
•You must file with the FAA at least 45 days prior to construction if:
o the structure will exceed 200 ft above ground level [77.9 (a)]
o the structure will be in proximity to an airport and will exceed the slope ratio
[77.9 (b)]
o the structure activates other filing requirements
•Sites can be screened with the FAA Notice Criteria Tool
o https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/gisTools/gisAction.jsp?action=showNoNotice
RequiredToolForm
o Per tool results, filing a notice of construction for the 900-kW (253 feet tip
height) is required at all of the potential sites.
•A requirement to file does not mean the project will not be able to go
forward. The FAA could require the structure to have lights or other
mitigation options.
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ENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
FAA Notice Criteria Example Results
100-kW (138 feet tip height)225-kW (148 feet tip height) 900-kW (253 feet tip height)
7OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PROGRAMS | SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE | WATER POWER TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE
ENERGY TRANSITIONS INITIATIVE
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT
Location Characteristics
#Location Wind Resource
(Annual Average Wind
Speed @ 50 m)*
FAA Notice Criteria Tool Results**Land Availability***
1 Ouzinkie Point 7.46 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options do not exceed
notice criteria.
Yes, for all options.
2 North Old Runway 7.04 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope
criteria.
Yes, for all options.
3 Central Old Runway 6.82 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope
criteria.
Yes, for all options.
4 South Old Runway 6.67 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope
criteria.
Yes, for all options.
5 Black Point 6.93 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope
criteria.
Yes, for all options.
6 Water Plant 6.64 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope
criteria.
Potential tree disturbance
with 900-kW option.
7 Residential Clearing 7.77 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options do not exceed
notice criteria.
Potential tree disturbance
with 900-kW option.
8 Airport Road Clearing 6.81 m/s The 100-kW and 225-kW options exceed slope
criteria.
Yes, for all options.
* Source: Global Wind Atlas Version 3.0 https://globalwindatlas.info/.
Interannual variability in the wind resource can cause annual average
wind speeds to vary by ±0.4 m/s per the Global Wind Atlas data.
** The 900-kW option exceeds
height and slope criteria at all sites.
*** Assuming a 253 feet radius around
the turbine (1 x tip height radius).
Ouzinkie
Strategic Energy Plan
The City, Native Corporation, and Native Village of Ouzinkie will work together
to provide reliable and sustainable energy to the community and create
economic opportunities by utilizing available diverse energy resources and
improving existing infrastructure to lower utility cost with a goal of 100% self-
sufficiency.
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NOTICE
This Strategic Energy Plan is made possible by support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy
and Programs (DOE Office of Indian Energy). This document was developed as part of the On-Request Technical Assistance
Program supported by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC (Alliance), the operator of the National Renewable Energy
Laboratory (NREL) for DOE.
Neither Alliance, DOE, the Government nor any other agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express
or implied, or assumes any liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus,
product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe any privately owned rights. Reference herein to any
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its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Alliance or the Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of
the authors and/or presenters expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Alliance, the DOE, the Government or
any agency thereof.
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Content
Background ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Utility Provider, Costs, and Baseline Data..................................................................................................... 4
Energy Vision ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Energy Goals and Projects ............................................................................................................................ 8
Energy Goals ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Technical Potential ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Resource Assessment ................................................................................................................................. 12
Resources and Incentives ............................................................................................................................ 13
Federal Incentives ................................................................................................................................... 15
Alaska State Policies and Incentives ....................................................................................................... 15
Appendix A: Ouzinkie PV Watts Solar Analysis ............................................................................................. 1
Appendix B: Glossary of Energy Terms ......................................................................................................... 2
Appendix C. Strategic Energy Planning Workshop Participants and Energy Stakeholders .......................... 4
Reference List ................................................................................................................................................ 5
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Village of Ouzinkie Energy Projects Timeline
0 to 2 Years 2 to 5 Years 5 to 10 Years
Penstock replacement Research alternative
hydroelectric load bank
options
Research potential tidal
project partners
Water drainage valve
replacement
Solar PV project
(possibly on the water
treatment facility)
Research dual output
hydro turbines
Biomass utilizing
sawmill waste
Install a larger hydro
turbine
Complete the street
light retrofits
Install a camera at the
dam to monitor the
water level
Expand waste heat
recovery to the new
transportation
warehouse
Replace the water level
sensor
Tribal and City buildings
energy efficiency
retrofits
Wind anemometer Extend transmission
Install residential pre-
paid meters
Intertie with Kodiak
Electric Association
Transmission/Distribution
improvements
Harbor Electrical
Upgrades
Complete maintenance
on generator #3
Evaluate alternative
payment structures for
water and energy
Complete phase 3 of
water line replacements
Evaluate potential
alternative drinking
water sources
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Background
Ouzinkie was founded as a retirement community of the Russian American Company circa 1840 at the
head of what is now called Ouzinkie Harbor. A school and a store were constructed around 1900 which
began to attract other settlers. In 1921 the Katmai Cannery opened to support the local fishing industry
and provided steady employment, which led to home and infrastructure expansion. The Grimes Cannery
was founded in 1927 on the harbor’s west shore, and provided additional job opportunities for
community. In 1933 the Kenai Cannery ceased operations but the Grimes Cannery continued production
until 1956. The 1964 Good Friday Earthquake generated a tidal wave that destroyed both cannery
structures and neither cannery was ever reopened.
The current Village of Ouzinkie, accessible only by air or water, maintains a population of approximately
150 and is located near the west end of Spruce Island, 10 miles NNW of Kodiak City and 247 air miles
southwest of Anchorage. Spruce Island is separated from Kodiak Island by Narrow Strait, and
encompasses approximately 6.0 square miles of land and 1.7 square miles of water. The center of
Ouzinkie Village faces southeast onto Ouzinkie Harbor. The community of Ouzinkie has three main
entities. 1) The City of Ouzinkie was incorporated as a second class city in 1967 and is in the Kodiak
Island Borough. The City of Ouzinkie is governed by the city council consisting of 7 elected community
members whom internally elect the city mayor. The municipality operates all the utilities within the
community, to include electric, water and solid waste. 2) The Ouzinkie Native Corporation (ONC) is a for-
profit corporation established by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Public Law 92-203 of
December 18, 1971. 3) The Ouzinkie Tribal Council, Native Village of Ouzinkie is a federally recognized
tribe. The Native Village of Ouzinkie was formally established on June 1, 1978, and OTC serves as its
governing body. OTC is comprised of 7 elected local Tribal members, whom internally elect a President
to preside over Tribal Council meetings. OTC is the largest employer in the community, and contracts
extensively with the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended in October and November 1994. Spruce Island
Development Corporation (SIDCO) was established in May 2005 to seek self-sustaining economic
development in the community of Ouzinkie. The board of directors is appointed by the Ouzinkie City
Council, Ouzinkie Native Corporation board of directors, and Ouzinkie Tribal Council.
Utility Provider, Costs, and Baseline Data
There are a number of utilities throughout the Koniag Region servicing Native Villages. The Native
Village of Ouzinkie’s utility provider is the City of Ouzinkie. Due to the remoteness and lack of access to
electrical infrastructure, the average cost of electricity is significantly higher in Ouzinkie as compared to
the more urban areas of Alaska. The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) established the Power Cost
Equalization (PCE) program which provides economic support in rural areas where the kWh charge for
electricity can be three to five times higher than more urban areas
(http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/PCE). In Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, the effective residential
rate (Net PCE Benefit) was $0.22 per kWh, an increase from the previous two years.
Table 1 provides a summary of the energy costs and usage for Ouzinkie from 2014 to 2016.
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Table 1. PCE and Electricity-Use Statistics for the Native Village of Ouzinkie, FY 2014-FY 2016
Ouzinkie PCE Statistics FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016
Village Population 178 185 171
Last Reported Residential Rate Charged
(based on 500kWh) $0.49 $0.36 $0.38
Effective Residential Rate (per kWh) $0.20 $0.17 $0.22
Residential kWh Sold 298,498 284,067 279,970
Community Facility kWh Sold 143,259 138,615 161,064
Other kWh Sold (non-PCE) 247,210 245,288 210,598
Powerhouse (PH) Consumption kWh 46,825 59,879 36,162
Total kWh Sold & PH Consumption 735,792 727,849 687,794
Source: Alaska Energy Authority, 2016
The Ouzinkie power system consists of a hydroelectric turbine, diesel powered generators and the
associated distribution system. Table 2 details the nameplate capacity of turbine and generators at the
time of this report.
Table 2. Current Generation Source and Nameplate Capacity
Generation Source Nameplate Capacity
Hydroelectric Turbine 125 kW
Diesel electric Generator #1 60 kW
Diesel electric Generator # 2 80 kW
Diesel electric Generator # 3 190 kW
Diesel electric generators were first introduced in the community to support the energy demand of fish
canneries. In the 1970s, the transmission and distribution system was extended to accommodate new
housing. Few updates to transmission and distribution have occurred since, and many power poles,
lines, transformers and insulators are currently in need of repair. AEA has maintained a partnership with
the utility to assist with the rebuilding and replacement of the diesel electric generators. AEA worked
with the utility in 2005 to add switchgear and computers to the powerhouse for modernization and
improved integration of hydroelectricity into the distribution system. The most recent AEA financial
assistance for generator refurbishment occurred in 2012.
Fuel deliveries for the community occur two times per year by barge. Net diesel consumption for the
generators is presented in Figure 1, for a total of 59,634 gallons over a two year period.
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Figure 1. Powerhouse Generator Diesel Consumption
Hydroelectricity was first established in the early 1980s with a demonstration project consisting of a
wood crib dam structure, PVC penstock and small turbine. The dam formed Mahoona Lake, which is also
the source of drinking water for Ouzinkie. In approximately 1997, the Mahoon Lake dam was raised to
increase storage capacity. In 2014, due to initial signs of failure in the wood dam structure, ANTHC
worked with the utility to construct a new concrete dam. The hatch gate at the base of the new dam
was damaged in the winter of 2016 due to forces exerted from lake ice, however, the utility is currently
working with ANTHC to replace the valve system and damaged gate. Repairs are expected to be
completed by the end of 2017. The original PVC penstock, which is still in use, extends to the turbine
powerhouse over an approximate distance of 300 vertical feet and 4600 horizontal feet. PVC is degraded
by ultraviolet light, and as a result, any areas of exposure in the original penstock are brittle and subject
to failure. One such failure occurred in the fall of 2015 which drained the entire lake and resulted in
total diesel electric generation for a period of two months. This section of penstock has currently been
repaired, but the entire PVC penstock needs to be replaced with HPDE penstock in the near future to
prevent similar failures. The current hydro turbine is aging, and the most recent refurbishment
maintenance to the turbine occurred approximately late 1990s.
Figure 2 demonstrates diesel and hydro electricity production over a two year period. Aside from
residential customers, primary electricity demand comes from the school, health clinic, community and
tribal halls. A significant decrease in demand is noted in the summer months when school is out of
session. The utility reads power meters on the 26th of each month, keeps records in QuickBooks and
currently qualifies for PCE from the state of Alaska. A load bank of 40kW heating elements is utilized for
voltage regulation, responding to immediate increases/decreases of customer demand. The Tribal
Cultural Center installed 20 solar photovoltaic panels, roof mounted, in 20XX.
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Figure 2. Electric Utility Data, Note: Hydro Dam construction in summer 2014 and Hydro Penstock
failure in fall 2015
Energy Vision
The energy vision was developed through a collaborative effort during the two day energy planning
workshop in May of 2017. During the energy planning process the participants identified the following
energy values:
Hydroelectric upgrades
Renewable energy
Energy efficiency
Electric infrastructure improvements
Power plant and generator upgrades
Water infrastructure improvements
These energy values were than used to create a final energy vision. The following statement is the
Ouzinkie energy vision that was developed and agreed upon by the planning team:
The City, Native Corporation, and Native Village of Ouzinkie will work together to provide reliable and
sustainable energy to the community and create economic opportunities by utilizing available diverse
energy resources and improving existing infrastructure to lower utility cost with a goal of 100% self-
sufficiency.
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Energy Goals and Projects
The energy planning team identified the projects listed below for sustainable energy development.
These projects are aligned with the energy values identified by the energy planning participants. The
projects are also prioritized by time frame as shown in Table 3Error! Reference source not found.
below.
Hydroelectric Upgrades
Penstock replacement
Dam gate valve replacement
Research dual output hydro turbines
Install a larger hydro turbine
Install a camera at the dam to monitor the water level
Replace the water level sensor
Research alternative hydroelectric load bank options
A significant portion of the electricity consumed in Ouzinkie is provided by the Mahoona Lake Dam.
Additionally, Mahoona Lake, which only exists due to the presence of the dam, is the sole source of
drinking water for Ouzinkie. Maintaining and improving this vital resource was one of the top priorities
identified during the energy planning workshop. The highest priority projects include replacing the
penstock and the gate valve. Previous failure of the gate valve resulted in a complete drainage of
Mahoona Lake and the current valve is a temporary fix until the new valve arrives in Ouzinkie. The
current penstock is composed of PVC and is exposed in several areas, making it susceptible to damage
from sunlight and other falling/crushing hazards which may compromise the integrity of the penstock.
The loss of use of the Mahoona Lake water resource resulting from any failures in the penstock or the
gate valve has a substantial economic, health, and social impact on Ouzinkie. Implementing the projects
listed above will help increase the reliability of the dam and will also increase its potential, efficiency,
and reliability in the future.
Renewable Energy
Solar PV project (possibly on the water treatment facility)
Wind anemometer
Biomass utilizing sawmill waste
Research potential tidal project partners
Diversifying and securing the energy supply, as well as creating energy sovereignty, was identified as a
value to the City and Village of Ouzinkie. To help advance those values the Tribe will evaluate several
renewable energy options, including solar, wind, and biomass. Recently, solar PV was installed on the
community center and the data from that project should be analyzed to determine its cost to benefit
ratio. Due diligence, including resource assessments and feasibility studies, will be completed prior to
the implementation of any renewable energy project.
Energy Efficiency
Complete the street light retrofits
Expand waste heat recovery to the new transportation warehouse
Tribal and City buildings energy efficiency retrofits
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Ouzinkie’s electricity consumption is at its peak during the winter when heating and lighting use is high.
Ouzinkie has already taken some steps to improve its energy efficiency, such as retrofitting some of the
street lights with LEDs and utilizing waste heat from the generators to heat the firetruck garage.
Ouzinkie will continue to support energy efficiency and reduce it energy consumption by completing the
street light LED retrofits and expanding the waste heat to the planned transportation warehouse.
Additionally, improving the separation between the interior and exterior of a building, also known as the
building “envelope,” can help reduce heating needs, and adding additional or new windows can help
increase natural lighting. Energy efficiency retrofits should be prioritized for high energy consuming
buildings to help increase the cost effectiveness of the projects.
Electric Infrastructure Improvements
Install residential pre-paid meters
Transmission/Distribution improvements
Extend transmission
o Dump
o Sawmill
o Sunny Cove
o Pleasant Harbor
Intertie with Kodiak Electric Association
Harbor Electrical Upgrades
Ouzinkie has had a several issues with their transmission and distribution system, including fires and
arcing. Addressing those issues and improving the transmission system can help improve public safety,
energy reliability, and reduce line loss. Ouzinkie will also evaluate the feasibility and cost of
interconnecting with Kodiak Electric Association (KEA). The costs and impacts of an intertie with KEA
should be thoroughly evaluated prior to implementation of that project. Ouzinkie has also considered
installing pre-paid meters for all residential consumers to help ensure payment and also to encourage
conservative energy consumption.
Power Plant and Generator Upgrades
Complete maintenance on generator #3
The existing power plant is currently undergoing maintenance on several issues. Future upgrades will be
considered to help ensure that the power source is reliable and operating at its maximum efficiency.
Water Infrastructure Improvements
Complete phase 3 of water line replacements
Evaluate alternative payment structures for water and energy
Evaluate potential alternative drinking water sources
During the energy planning workshop it was noted that the current payment structure for water use
does not fully cover the costs for the water treatment and supply. To make up for the shortfall, the City
may rely on income from its energy sales, reducing the amount of energy revenue that could be used to
maintain and improve the energy systems. Various payments structures will be evaluated to determine
if this problem could be addressed in a way that would allow for affordable water supply while reducing
the need to utilize energy revenue.
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Completing the water line replacements that were previously started in Ouzinkie was identified as a high
priority project for the City and Village. Completing the upgrades will reduce losses to leakage, improve
water quality, and help reduce overall costs. Because of past issues with the dam at Mahoona Lake and
the temporary loss of drinking water, the City and Village will also investigate other potential drinking
water sources.
Table 3. Village of Ouzinkie Energy Projects Timeline
0 to 2 Years 2 to 5 Years 5 to 10 Years
Penstock replacement Research alternative
hydroelectric load bank
options
Research potential tidal project
partners
Water drainage valve
replacement
Solar PV project (possibly on
the water treatment facility)
Research dual output hydro
turbines
Biomass utilizing sawmill waste
Install a larger hydro turbine Complete the street light
retrofits
Install a camera at the dam to
monitor the water level
Expand waste heat recovery to
the new transportation
warehouse
Replace the water level sensor Tribal and City buildings energy
efficiency retrofits
Wind anemometer Extend transmission
Install residential pre-paid
meters
Intertie with Kodiak Electric
Association
Transmission/Distribution
improvements
Harbor Electrical Upgrades
Complete maintenance on
generator #3
Evaluate alternative payment
structures for water and
energy
Complete phase 3 of water line
replacements
Evaluate potential alternative
drinking water sources
Energy Goals
To help meet the energy vision and values identified by the Tribe the Ouzinkie strategic energy planning
participants identified goals that will be used to set milestones and track progress. The following goals
were identified during the workshop:
Goal 1: Hydroelectric Penstock Replaced by 2019
Replacing the penstock for the hydroelectric system was identified as the highest priority project and
goal for the Village and City of Ouzinkie. As seen in the fall of 2015, penstock failure can result in loss of
both the drinking water and energy supply. A previous study was done to determine the best material
for the new penstock and provide an estimate for the total cost of replacement. Currently, Ouzinkie is
working to find funding for replacement of the penstock.
Goal 2: Put up an Anemometer within 1 Year
Ouzinkie is interested in pursuing wind energy as an alternative energy supply. They will work to locate
and install a wind anemometer to gather wind speed data for one year to help determine the level of
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wind resource. Ouzinkie will reach out to other cities and villages that have previously installed
anemometers to see if any are available at a reduced cost to the City and Village.
Goal 3: Identify Funding for Energy Related Infrastructure Improvements within 2 Years
Both the City and Village of Ouzinkie will research and pursue funding opportunities for the much
needed infrastructure improvements. Loans, grant opportunities, and other local, state, and federal
funding opportunities may be available to help support the much needed transmission, hydro, water
distribution, and generator improvements.
Goal 4: Establish a Village Store by 2020
The City and Village of Ouzinkie identified the need for a store during the energy workshop. It was also
proposed that there may be potential to partner with businesses or a potential food cooperative in
Kodiak to help reduce the cost of shipping food and goods to Ouzinkie, making items in the store more
affordable for residents. A future store may also be able to sell the produce produced at the farm in
Ouzinkie.
Goal 5: Implement a Solar Project by 2021
Ouzinkie would like to implement a second solar PV project by 2021 to take advantage of the summer
solar resource. The water treatment facility was identified as a potential location for a solar PV system
and would also help reduce the costs of water treatment. Data has been collected on the existing solar
system on the community center and should be analyzed to determine its cost-effectiveness.
Goal 6: Increase Hydroelectric Efficiency by 5% by 2022
Ouzinkie will work to improve the efficiency of the hydroelectric system. Although all options will be
evaluated, potential methods for doing so may include an alternative load bank options, installing a dual
speed generator, or utilizing a larger sized generator.
Technical Potential
A technical potential analysis estimates the resources that can be used for large, commercial-scale
renewable energy generation based on commercially available technologies, developable land, and
system performance. It may not reflect the developable potential because it does not incorporate
technology costs, competing land uses, transmission and infrastructure availability, policy, investor, or
energy competitiveness environments. As technical potential considers commercial- scale projects only,
a site-specific assessment for distributed applications, such as residential solar photovoltaics (PV) and
micro wind, is needed to adequately evaluate the potential for small-scale renewable energy
development on tribal land. Table 4 provides a summary of the Koniag Region’s technical potential for
renewable energy. More detailed information on the methodology used to calculate technical potential
is available at www.nrel.gov/docs/fy13osti/56641.pdf.
Table 4. Technical Potential of Various Renewable Energy Resources in the Bristol Bay Native Region
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Resource Availability
Biopower from Solid Residues (MW) 0 MW
Rural Utility PV Potential Installed Capacity (MW) 14,187 MW
Rural Utility PV Available Land (km2) 296 km2
Wind Potential Installed Capacity at 80m and GCF>=30% (MW) 21,453 MW
Wind Available Land at 80m and GCF>=30% (km2) 18,805 km2
Hydropower Capacity Potential (MW) 21 MW
Geothermal Hydrothermal Potential Installed Capacity (MW) 3 MW
Resource Assessment
The Koniag Region has potential for renewable energy generation from many resources. There is high
technical potential to develop wind projects and moderate technical potential to develop rural utility-
scale PV projects. Figure 3 illustrates the technical potential of renewable energy resources throughout
the Koniag Region. For more information on the basics of renewable energy technology and links to
further resources, see https://energy.gov/indianenergy/resources/education-and-training.
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Figure 3. Resource Potential in the Koniag Region
Resources and Incentives
Several programs offer financial programs, technical assistance, and procurement support to help tribal
communities achieve their energy goals. The programs below represent various assistance programs
that may be leveraged to complete the Village’s energy related projects.
The Energy Development Assistance Tool
o Provides information for Tribes about federal grant, loan, and technical assistance
programs available from more than 10 federal agencies to support energy development
and deployment in Indian Country and Alaska Native villages.
https://energy.gov/indianenergy/energy-development-assistance-tool
Grants
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o Programs that offer grants relevant to the above listed energy programs and projects
include:
US Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/office-indian-energy-policy-and-
programs
US Department of Agriculture
Energy Efficiency and Community Upgrades
Rural Utility Service (electrical and communications)
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=otr
Housing and Urban Development
Energy Efficiency and Housing Weatherization
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/grants
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Renewable Energy and Energy Offices
http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/IEED/DEMD/TT/TF/index.htm
Loan Programs
o Programs that offer loans relevant to the above listed energy programs and projects
include:
US Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/all-programs/electric-
programs
Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development
https://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/IEED/index.htm
Technical Assistance
o Programs that offer technical assistance relevant to the above listed energy programs
and projects include:
US Department of Energy:
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (all technologies)
Strategic planning
Financing
http://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/office-indian-energy-policy-and-
programs
Housing and Urban Development
Energy Efficiency, Weatherization
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/grants
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Renewable Energy
http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/IEED/DEMD/TT/TF/index.htm
Procurement
o The following entities offer procurement assistance:
GSA
Comprehensive
https://www.gsaglobalsupply.gsa.gov/
Alaska Programs and Incentives
o Additional programs and incentives specific to Alaska are also available:
http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program?fromSir=0&state=AK
Alternative Energy Conservation Loan Fund
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https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/ded/FIN/LoanPrograms/Altern
ativeEnergyLoanProgram.aspx
AIDEA Loan Program
http://www.aidea.org/Programs/LoanParticipation.aspx
Federal Incentives
Federal incentives play an important role in the commercialization and adoption of renewable energy
technologies by providing consistent financial support for growth, including the construction of
manufacturing plants and the extended project development and construction time typically required
for renewable energy projects. For the commercial, industrial, utility, and agricultural sectors, the U.S.
government currently supports renewable energy deployment through the Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
and New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), which encourage private investment by reducing taxes owed by a
project owner. While the NMTC is available beginning the year in which the investment is made, the ITC
is available to the taxpayer in the year the energy project is put into service. In addition to these tax
credits, the government provides depreciation benefits through the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery
System (MACRS), which enables certain investments in wind, geothermal, and solar technologies to be
recovered over a 5-year schedule in lieu of the standard life of the asset. MACRS improves the economic
viability of a project by reducing tax liability in the initial years of production.
Investment Tax Credit – Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code provides an ITC for certain types of
energy projects, which reduces a company’s tax liability by a percentage of qualified capital
expenditures. The credit is allotted in the year in which the project begins commercial operations and
vests linearly over a 5-year period (e.g., 20% of the 10% geothermal credit vests each year over a 5-year
period). If the project owner sells the project before the end of the 5-year period, the unvested portion
of the credit will be recaptured by the Internal Revenue Service. Technologies eligible for the ITC include
solar, fuel cell, small wind, geothermal, microturbine, and combined heat and power (CHP). The ITC for
geothermal and CHP projects is 10%, while the ITC for solar, fuel cell, and small wind projects is 30%
until the program expires on Dec. 31, 2016. More information on the ITC is available at
http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/658.
New Markets Tax Credit – The NMTC was enacted by Congress as part of the Community Renewal Tax
Relief Act of 2000 to create jobs and improve the lives of residents in low-income communities and
target populations. It allows individual and corporate taxpayers to receive a federal income tax credit for
making Qualified Equity Investments (QEIs) in qualified Community Development Entities (CDEs). CDEs
must be designated by the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, which is a
division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The NMTC equals 39% of the investment and is claimed
over a 7-year period. Through 2011, the CDFI Fund made 664 awards worth a total of $33 billion. For
more information on the NMTC, see https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/Programs/new-
markets-tax-credit/Pages/default.aspx.
Alaska State Policies and Incentives
Alaska employs a suite of regulatory policies and financial incentives related to renewable energy and
energy efficiency; although, the state does not have a renewable portfolio standard or goal.
Furthermore, all utilities with annual retail sales of 5,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) or more must offer
net metering for renewable energy systems, however, the overall enrollment is limited to 1.5% of a
utility’s retail sales from the previous year and a system capacity limit of 25 kilowatts (kW). Customers
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are compensated monthly for net excess generation (NEG) at a “non-firm rate” or essentially the
avoided-cost rate which is carried over indefinitely to the following billing periods. The state has also
promulgated interconnection guidelines, although not the preferred IREC standards, to facilitate the
interconnection process.
There are a variety of financial incentives available to those interested in developing renewable energy
and energy efficiency projects in Alaska. Among these incentives are property tax incentives, loan
programs, rebates, and renewable energy grant programs. More detailed information on financial
incentives is available on the Alaska Energy Authority website (http://www.akenergyauthority.org/) as
well as within the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Energy Efficiency (www.dsireusa.org).
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Appendix A: Ouzinkie PV Watts Solar Analysis1
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Appendix B: Glossary of Energy Terms
Base Load
The minimum amount of energy that must be generated constantly by a utility in order to meet
minimum customer demand.
Commercial-Scale Project
A stand-alone project with a primary purpose of generating revenue resulting in financial self-
sufficiency.
Community Development Entity (CDE)
Required participant in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) transactions.
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund
Created for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization and community development through
investment in and assistance to CDFIs. The CDFI Fund was established by the Riegle Community
Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994.
Cooperative Utility (Co-op)
A government-regulated not-for-profit utility that is owned by its customers. Net revenue is either
reinvested in the utility or distributed to its shareholders (customers).
Distributed Generation
A term used to describe an energy system in which electricity generation occurs in dispersed
geographical locations that are in close proximity to energy demand. It is an alternative to a traditional
grid system, in which electricity is produced at a centrally located plant and then transmitted to
customers over long distances.
Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
Reduces federal income taxes for qualified tax-paying owners based on capital investment in renewable
energy projects and is earned when equipment is placed in service.
Investor Owned Utility (IOU)
A government-regulated private-sector firm seeking profit by providing a utility service, such as water or
electricity.
Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)
A mechanism for computing tax depreciation on property placed in service after 1986 using accelerated
methods of cost recovery over statutory recovery periods. An MACRS deduction is determined by
applying a declining-balance percentage for a statutory recovery to the cost of the property. The cost of
eligible property is recovered over 3-year, 5-year, 10-year, 15-year, or 20-year periods, depending on
the type of property. For renewables, most expenditures are on a 5-year schedule.
New Market Tax Credit (NMTC)
1 http://pvwatts.nrel.gov/
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The NMTC was enacted by Congress as part of the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 to create
jobs and improve the lives of residents in low-income communities and target populations.
Net Metering
Billing system that provides customers with credit for electricity generated from distributed resources
(such as PV energy); host often receives the full retail value for the excess electricity generated by the
system that is fed back to the utility grid.
Off-taker
Purchaser of the electricity from a renewable energy system. For a facility-scale project, it is often the
building location where the system is located. For a community-scale project, it is often the community
supporting the development. For a commercial-scale project, it can be any party purchasing the
electricity, typically a utility.
Public Regulatory Commission
A governing body that regulates the rates and services of a public utility provider.
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Appendix C. Strategic Energy Planning Workshop Participants and Energy
Stakeholders
Ouzinkie Strategic Energy Planning Workshop Participants:
Melodi Chichenoff, Ouzinkie City Council
Robert Baskofsky, Ouzinkie Tribal Council
Matthew Jones, Ouzinkie City Council
Daniel Rich, Ouzinkie City Council
Clare Anderson, Power Operator
Linda Getz, City of Ouzinkie
Katherine Panamarioff, City of Ouzinkie
Alex Ambrosia, City of Ouzinkie
Ouzinkie Energy Stakeholders:
City of Ouzinkie
Ouzinkie Tribal Council
AEA
ANTHC
KANA
SWAMC
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Reference List
Alaska Energy Authority. 2017. Power Cost Equalization Statistical Reports by Community, FY 2013-FY
2015. http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/PCE
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency. 2017. Programs, Alaska.
http://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program?state=AK
U.S. Energy Information Administration. 2017. Average Retail Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers
by End-Use Sector, by State October 2016 (Cents per Kilowatt Hour). www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly
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CITY OF OUZINKIE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST
FY 2019-2024
1. Water Main Replacement, Phase 3
Design, Engineering, Permitting $200,000 - Construction $1,800,000
A. Water Main Replacement
The majority of Ouzinkies residential and Business water service lines, including the
School, Mission, Native Corporation Offices and US Post Office are connected to
ductile iron pipe constructed between the 1960s and 1970s. Due to electrolysis the
lines began to corrode through and leak in the mid 1980s and as time passes the
structural integrity of the line has continued to degrade, resulting in increasing
annual line loss of millions of gallons of treated water, and rapidly increasing repair
costs. The degradation has reached the point that even minor vibrations such as
traffic or low level seismic events can and have caused new blowouts in the lines. In
addition to losing nearly 50 percent of our municipal potable water annually,
pressure loss in the lines during repair shutdowns results in negative pressure, which
causes siphoning of contaminated ground water into the system that has the
potential to carry giardia and other toxic bacteria. This project is now in critical need
of funding and complete failure is eminent.
It is desired that this project be managed by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
2. Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade
A. Electric Distribution System $1,000,000
Age and exposure to salt-water atmosphere have revealed that all of the transformers
on Ouzinkie’s electric distribution system have rusted out. When the lids rust thru,
water gets into the transformer causing extreme loads, short circuits and the
potential, (due to build up of gas pressure), of explosion with consequences to
individuals and property in the vicinity. It is expected that this preventive
renovation will reveal other situations such as individual poles that need
replacement and rerouting of transmission lines. A highly critical and significant
section of Ouzinkie’s power is connected to the hydroelectric plant. This connection
is by direct burial concentric neutral 7,200 volt power lines. This quality of cable as it
was installed has been estimated by Jim Develin, KEA’s Electrical Engineer to have
exceeded its normal expected life, and is subject to failure any day. The western
section of town is serviced by the same type cable and there is no possibility of
delivering power to these residents, temporary or otherwise when this failure occurs.
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It is desired that this project be engineered and project managed thru The Alaska Energy
Authority.
3. Renewable Energy Projects
A. Alternative Energy Wind Generation $250,000
Ouzinkie has utilized alternative energy with the use of hydro power for 20 years.
This has worked well for the community, and has resulted in a large saving of fuel
vs. diesel generation. The community wishes to enhance this component of our
generation facilities with the addition of wind power. Spruce Island is located in an
area with high potential for wind generation. The project is expected to take four
phases to be incorporated into the present grid.
Construction Phases
Phase One: Analyze the two years of wind data collected in the process of site
investigation for the new airport. Expected expenses $1,000
Phase Two: Construct a site-specific data collection wind tower for sizing of wind
generation tower and generator. An engineering feasibility study to the applicable
aspects of connecting solar to the present system. Running in tandem with diesel
and hydro-electric. Expected expense $10,000
Phase Three: Construct and install generator and tower of estimated size of 200 KW.
Expected expense $1,000,000
Phase Four: Install power control equipment to integrate equipment into the
present
grid utilizing the hydro/diesel combination of generation.
Expected expense $25,000
Phase Five: Design and engineering, installation of SCADA computer controls
and
programmable logic controllers. Expected expense $105,000
The creation of green alternative energy is an increasingly promising solution to
multiple challenges. Sustainable business and energy independence are keys to our
economic revitalization. Solar could be part of the answer to affordable power for
housing and business that will help offset the cost of electricity by diesel powered
generators.
B. Alternative Energy Solar Panels $500,000
Ouzinkie has an ideal area at the old Ouzinkie Airport for development of a solar
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farm that would power much of the energy needs of the community. With the need to
cut our dependence on diesel fuel the community is looking at various alternative
energy projects. Having a hydro electric system has helped with the consumption of
diesel, additional alternative energy working in tandem with the hydro would make
Ouzinkie completely independent of diesel.
The tremendous growth in the U.S. solar industry is helping to pave the way to a
cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Over the past few years, the cost of a solar
energy system has dropped significantly -- helping to give more families and
businesses access to affordable, clean energy.
When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to heat water for use in
homes and buildings; to heat spaces inside homes, greenhouses, and other buildings.
Solar energy can be converted to electricity by Photovoltaic (PV devices or solar cells).
Solar cells change sunlight directly into electricity. Individual PV cells are grouped
into panels and arrays of panels that can be used in a wide variety of systems that
power single homes, to power plants.
4. Burn Box Unit 35,000
This project will purchase a burn box to significantly reduce the volume of waste being
burned and buried at the Municipal Landfill, thereby greatly improving the longevity
of the facility and restricting the food supply for vermin.
The size #2 is a small and will process 10 cubic yards of trash; our preferred size is a
medium #4 and will process 20 cubic yards trash or more at a time. These units are
$70,000 plus transport.
5. Equipment Upgrades
A. Fork Lift Replacement $125,000
The current forklift in the village is a large tire, with four wheel drive, crab steering
or close quarters steering, all terrain, capable of lifting 15,000 pounds in the boom
retracted position, telescoping boom features. This provides needs of moving set
netter skiffs, fishing gear, nets, pots, construction items such as concrete manholes,
pipe, generators, logs and other items. This was built sometime in the 1970’s and was
purchased as surplus equipment from a contractor in the 1990’s. Most of its
operational capabilities are dysfunctional due to age. This will also be of assistance
with the operations off the new dock facility with the removal of boats for repair and
maintenance.
B. Landfill Maintenance Equipment $100,000
In order to process the large pieces of metal and tires at the dump a hydraulically
operated shears is available as an accessory to the presently owned Linkbelt
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Excavator. This devise would replace on a temporary basis the present bucket and
thumb, and allow cutting up of large metal pieces. This would allow reduction of the
mass of metal at the present pile. In turn this would contribute to the ease of
shipping these metals back to the regional center for recycling and processing as
outlined in the Kodiak Regional Waste Management Plan.
6. Agricultural Development $500,000.00
Food security is a major concern in almost all rural Alaskan communities. The high cost
of shipping and the often inclement weather results in a constant shortage of affordable
fresh produce. The development of agriculture is a major part of our local and regional
economic development strategy, providing healthy, affordable nutrition and local job
opportunities.
In late 2014 the old Ouzinkie Airport reverted back to the City of Ouzinkie where there
are plans to develop acreage for field crops and construct and manage green or hoop
houses. The land being in a southern exposure means that the potential area receives
more than adequate sunshine.
On a commercial scale hoop and/or greenhouses as well as field crops would fill an
important economic development opportunity for the community of Ouzinkie;
allowing for the sale of fresh fruit and vegetables in Ouzinkie and Kodiak.
Greenhouses allow for greater control over the growing environment of plants.
Depending upon the technical specification of a greenhouse, key factors which can be
controlled include temperature, levels of light and shade application, and atmospheric
humidity. Greenhouses may be used to overcome shortcomings in the growing qualities
of a piece of land, such as a short growing season or poor light levels, and they can
thereby improve food production in marginal environments such as you find in Alaska.
As they may enable certain crops to be grown throughout the year, greenhouses are
increasingly important in the food supply of colder areas with short growing seasons.
The relatively closed environment of a greenhouse has its own unique management
requirements, compared with outdoor production. Pests and diseases, and extremes of
heat and humidity, have to be controlled, and irrigation is necessary to provide water.
Most greenhouses use sprinklers or drip lines. Significant inputs of heat and light may
be required, particularly with winter production of warm-weather vegetables.
Heating or electricity is one of the most considerable costs in the operation of
greenhouses across the globe, especially in colder climates. Passive heating methods
exist which create heat using low energy input. Solar energy can be captured from
periods of relative abundance (day time/summer), and released to boost the
temperature during cooler periods (night time/winter).
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7. Heavy Equipment Storage/Firehall Building $750’000
Ouzinkie has had a volunteer fire department for many years. Several years ago the
City of Ouzinkie was gifted a firetruck from the Anchorage Fire Department. The
existing fire hall which was built in approximately 1986 is too small for this new
firetruck. The present location for the storage of the truck is not in a central location for
the village. A new firehall in the ‘downtown’ area is a definite need for the village
Construct a building to store and work on the City’s heavy equipment is needed to save
the City expenses due to weather deterioration. The location of Ouzinkie on a peninsula
by the ocean leads to heavy exposure of salt spray. Consequently, the City equipment
suffers unnecessary deterioration due to rust. At risk due to improper storage and
ocean salt deterioration is:
1. $50,000 Bucket Truck
2. $50,000 Dump Truck
3. $100,000 Linkbelt Crawler Excavator
4. $200,000 Sewage Pumping Truck
5. $50,000 Backhoe/Loader
6. $20,000 Welding and Cutting Equipment
There is other miscellaneous equipment that is presently suffering deterioration due to
improper storage in a marine environment. The construction of a Storage Building ties
well to the purchase of the needed landfill equipment stated in priority four.
8. Anton Larsen Bay Road Extension $8,000,000
Year around boat access to the Anton Larsen Bay road has public safety and emergency
preparedness components as well as recreational and economic efficiency/development
elements. The prevailing Kodiak weather pattern, especially in the winter, is from the
North East. This pattern often brings fog, rain, wind and large seas. During N.E.
“blows” vessels often cannot travel to Kodiak via Spruce Cape and frequently smaller
bush airplanes, and sometimes the U.S. Coast Guard, cannot fly to small communities
like Ouzinkie, Port Lions, Afognak Island Russian Village, Danger Bay Logging
settlement, and numerous, hunting, sport fishing, and commercial fishing camps and
recreation and cultural development sites. However, access to Kodiak is possible by
boat via Anton Larsen Bay as the route lies in the lea of the N.E. winds. Nevertheless,
access to Anton Larsen Bay is stopped during most of January, February, March and
sometimes April due to Anton Larsen Bay freezing over. Year-around Anton Larsen
Bay road salt water access would give residents of Ouzinkie, Port Lions as well as the
whole west side of Kodiak Island access to Kodiak for emergencies during bad N.E.
weather and give Kodiak residents access to the west side of Kodiak Island. In
addition, the route is closer to these communities and Kodiak residents would use the
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extended “year around” road access to increase economic and recreational
opportunities during the winter.
9. Alaska Marine Highway - Tustumena Replacement
Replacing the troubled Tustumena ferry, which was out of commission for nearly a
year, is the top priority of both the Marine Transportation Advisory Board, and the
coastal communities that the M/V Tustumena serves.
The M/V Tustumena provides year-round service to Kodiak area, and journeys to the
Aleutian chain ten times each year, providing a critical transportation and tourism link
that affects the economies of each community served by this vessel. The ferry is also a
critical piece of infrastructure necessary for the viability of economic development in
rural coastal communities in the Gulf of Alaska. Recent vessel aging problems and
repair delays are well documented and have created significant, recurring service
disruptions and outages in the region. The M/V Tustumena is at the top of the queue
in the AMHS Vessel Replacement Fund, and the legislature appropriated $10 million
from this fund in 2013 for the design of a new ocean-going vessel to replace the M/V
Tustumena.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has begun the design
process and estimates that it will take 18 months to complete with construction of the
new vessel costing as much as $210 million; since it will take another two to three years
to construct the new vessel and ready it for service, it is imperative to develop and
implement a strategy to ensure construction funding is in place by 2015 to allow an
immediate start of vessel construction.
10. Electrical Upgrade to Boat Harbor $20,000
The Ouzinkie Boat Harbor, when it was built, was designed with very limited electrical
outlets. One group of 4 plug-ins at the end of each float. Our harbor is full and the
need for electricity by the vessels has outgrown what is available. An upgrade to
existing meter bases and additional bases to be put in at intervals along the three fingers
to get rid of the multitude of electrical cords being used by individual users.
11. Ouzinkie Municipal Building $1,400,000
The Ouzinkie City Offices have been housed, for decades, in an old BIA territorial
school that is home to hundreds of bats, old lead paint, and an electrical and plumbing
system that needs rigorous upgrading. The City Office Building houses offices, two
apartments, pre-school, library, conference and meeting area. It is believed that it
would be less expensive to build from the ground up that to try to remodel the old
building and that the best place for the new building is at the existing site.
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Part of the building could also be used as a Rural Training Center with the conference
and meeting room serving a dual purpose as class & training rooms. Having a
designated area for classes would broaden the opportunities available for both agency
programs and actual opportunities for residents that have employment skill needs that
are currently unmet. The intent would be to keep the scale of operation flexible and
small in size so as to be able to adapt to changing vocation skill needs as well as
providing focused individual instruction.
♦ Phase One-Design: $550,000
This would include design of the building which would include but not be
limited to the administrative offices, meeting and conference area/training areas,
library, apartments, supply and maintenance/parts area.
♦ Phase Two-Construction: $850,000
Moving of the office into temporary quarters. The City of Ouzinkie has a lot
where a temporary office trailer could go while this construction is underway.
It is believed that if construction starts in the early spring then by late fall the
project would be completed. This phase would also include site preparation and
construction.
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12. Community Roads Resurfacing
A. Community Road Upgrade - Construction $3,275,000
The City of Ouzinkie has not had available, since original construction in the 1970’s,
material for maintenance and repair of the village roads. Road improvements would
include road shaping and crowning, drainage and culvert improvements, chip seal
surfacing and dust control. The road improvements would improve vehicle and
pedestrian safety and eliminate destructive potholes.
Recent construction of a sewer project in the village has required digging up the
village streets, causing damage that is not restorable under the constraints of the
village sewer and water project budget. The net effect is excess wear and damage to
not only the village utility vehicles such as the dump truck, electric utility vehicles,
fire and ambulance services, but to the vehicles utilized by residents in the normal
pursuit of personal or vocational business. Excess wear and damage has been noted
on the grader used for snow removal. Repair of this item requires sending the
equipment out of the village on a landing craft at considerable expense for repair.
Individual residents can only afford to absorb their own personal losses.
There was a planned airport construction project in Ouzinkie in 2008; the project has
provide the opportunity for tremendous cost-savings for small local projects that
would otherwise not be practical from a construction mobilization standpoint.
Throughout Alaska, agencies and communities look for these cooperating project
opportunities. Ouzinkie understands this is an opportunity to focus their efforts.
B. Harbor to Dock Access Road (Water Front Access)
Engineering $150,000
Engineering will provide background and engineering design guidance for the Small
Boat Harbor to Dock Access Road Project. The study will address the needs of the
project,
1) Identification and evaluation of available data that can be used to describe
environmental (earth, water and weather) conditions along Ouzinkie’s
community coastline, and
2) Develop a detailed design and construction cost estimate based on
environmental conditions for further funding requests for the Access Road and
to show the construction stage is needed. The planned proposed road is
included in the Ouzinkie Tribal Council’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian
Reservation Road inventory update and enjoys support from both the City of
Ouzinkie and the Ouzinkie Native Corporation.
Conduct preliminary surveying and soils investigations, design standards and an
environmental overview to understand issues that will need examination in detail
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during full design and location of the Access Road. To develop community contacts
to ascertain the local-knowledge base and develop community support.
The City of Ouzinkie has a breakwater for the protection of marine vessels and skiffs
in the harbor area. Use of this facility has restrictions for commercial fishermen, skiff
owners, and tourism vessels. Currently, access to the harbor is limited to a narrow
gravel road from Spruce Street that goes down a hill.
The Access Road would assist in erosion control and mitigate the community’s dust
problem due to its location, design, and development. This road would create access
to tideland throughout the small cove and would connect the harbor to the dock,
creating efficiencies for businesses.
Development of the Small Boat Harbor to Dock Access Road would enhance
economic development in form of commercial fishing, tourism, charter vessels, and
well as convenient access needs of Ouzinkie residents to transport groceries, fuel,
building materials, and maintenance items that are difficult with the present facility.
The Access Road is in the same development stage as the Industrial Area
Development/Replacement Dock itself. There could be significant cost-effectiveness
to combining reconnaissance engineering for the Access Road. Rock for this road
project and the dock are in close proximity, which is a big consideration in rural
Alaska.
C. Access Ramp at Harbor
Engineering $100,000
Engineering will provide background and engineering design guidance for the Boat
Harbor Vehicle Access Ramp. The study will address the needs of the project,
identification and evaluation of available data that can be used to describe
environmental (earth, water and weather) conditions affect the land above the
harbor, and develop a detailed design and construction cost estimate based on the
environmental concerns.
Construction $75,000
Ouzinkie has a boat harbor breakwater for the protection of marine vessels and skiffs
in the harbor area. Use of this facility has restrictions for commercial fishermen, skiff
owners, and tourism vessels. Currently, access is restricted to a narrow gravel road
from Spruce Street that goes down a hill to a narrow 10’ x 3’ wooden ramp that
accesses the harbor grated walkway ramp. It does not allow for skiff to car/4-
wheeler loading access. You have to unload your freight from your boat by hand,
into carts, hand cart the freight up the grated ramp, up the wooden ramp, up a one
lane S shaped gravel route to your vehicle. A vehicle accessible ramp would allow
for skiff to car unloading. Handicap/Elder accessibility is almost non-existent.
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13. Tourism Development
A. Public Restroom Facilities $170,000
For comfort and convenience of community members and visitors to the village we
would like to install a concrete slab enclosed restroom facility at the Ouzinkie Boat
Harbor and at the new Municipal Dock. Currently the closest public facilities for
the boat harbor is half a mile away; at the Tribal Cultural Center. There is a septic
station at the start of the harbor road, it would not take much effort to construct and
install such a facility.
With Ouzinkie now being on the Alaska Marine Highway System people are
waiting at the dock area where there are no restroom facilities available. This could
be incorporated with a shelter for protection against inclement weather while
waiting for the ferry. As part of the economic development of the municipal dock
this public restroom facility would enhance the other projects that are planned for
future development.
B. Boardwalk Repair/Replacement $100,000
Ouzinkie’s wooden boardwalk is an identifying feature of the community and
provides for a scenic stroll along our coastline. Unfortunately, City budget
constraints have not allowed for proper routine maintenance and our boardwalk is
in desperate need of extensive repairs or a complete replacement. Ouzinkie
residents frequently travel the boardwalk to get from one end of the community to
the other and it is a highlight of our village tour. Ensuring its continued presence in
our community is a priority for many Ouzinkie residents.
C. Community Development $200,000
The City of Ouzinkie has many trails and recreational spots that have been in
existence for time immemorial and should be taken care of especially that Ouzinkie
is working on drawing tourism to the village. Scenic outlook viewing shelters, fire
pits, benches, outdoor toilet facilities, trail maintenance, small bridges, and
camping facilities would contribute to the development of this tourism and
economic development.
In keeping with tourism a water-front area of shops downtown would be an
attraction to tourists where they could buy from local artists. In addition a skiff
launch and pull out would be incorporated into this area. The present beach allows
this activity only during certain portions of the tide. Addition of this feature would
remove some of the pressure.
The community needs an outdoor recreation site. A place where activities such as
baseball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track, etc. can be conducted. The facility
could also include a camping and barbecue area for outdoor community events and
tourist events.
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D. Veterans Memorial $7,500
Paying proper tribute to our men in uniform for their dedicated service to our
country is something that is valued by our community. A memorial to be put on
display in our Tribal Building’s Cultural Center, amongst our Veteran’s
photographs, would be a welcome addition in recognition of their bravery,
selflessness and commitment to the defense of our nation.
E. Upgrade to Freezer Building/Fish Processing Facility $350,000
The existence of our community’s freezer building/fish processing facility
represents a great deal of opportunity and un-utilized potential. The primary
reason for its non-operational status is that the cost of operation is too high and the
village cannot afford its associated costs. Some modifications are required to
update the facility and maximize its job-creating and income-earning potential,
such as a ramp and an easy access point for unloading fish and finished products.
However, the primary issue which must be addressed is lowering the costs of
utilities. Having the facility linked up with solar panels, wind turbines, etc. would
lower the cost of the round-the-clock power consumption required to keep the
catch cold and allow the village to realize a profit from its efforts. This would also
facilitate the community in its ability to “brand” itself, selling an array of top-
quality, locally caught fish to a wide range of consumers.
F. Teen & Youth Center $300,000
Ouzinkie’s youth need a Teen & Youth Center for a fun and safe place for young
people of Ouzinkie to socialize, exercise and have positive interaction with peers
and adults affiliated with the center. The Center could build strong character and
realize our youths development, healthy living and social responsibility. The
mission would be to provide a safe, enjoyable environment where teenagers can
engage in beneficial educational, and leisure-time activities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
KANA assembled this new, re-written Comprehensive Economic Developm ent Strategy (CEDS)
for 2021 to 2025. Information gathered for this CEDS has occurred directly through
stakeholder engagement and indirectly through research and observation. This last
performance period began on July 1, 2020 in the midst of the global COVID -19 pandemic.
Stakeholder engagement has been particula rly challenging as travel to village communities
was prohibited and regional focus is directed away from everyday life to pandemic response,
and now recovery. This CEDS re-write provides a new opportunity to diversify our economy
and shift economic development goals for the region.
Creating and maintain a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is a continual
process that requires observation, reflection, and participation in conferences, work groups,
and boards. The compilation of large amounts of i nformation, gathered from talking to people;
reading reports, newspapers, journals, and books; and many more sources is only the start.
Arranging all of the ideas, concepts, and information into a logical order and developing
meaningful goals and objectives that provide a roadmap to improving the economic
conditions of the region is the main focus of the CEDS document.
The DRAFT version of the CEDS was submitted to the EDA for review, posted to the KANA
website and circulated amongst workgroup stakeholders on May 31, 2021. The public
comment period of 30 days was established and the official new CEDS is released on June 30,
2021.
This CEDS contains sections that are new to the Kodiak Rural Regional Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy. During sub sequent updates to the CEDS, these sections will
be refined and updated. This includes:
Impact to the economy in the Kodiak Region from the pandemic and efforts that
were taken to respond
Military impact to the Kodiak region and economy
Community Profiles, newly designed to be a part of the CEDS and useful for
communities to use separately
Stakeholders throughout the region overwhelmingly responded that continual improvement
and updates are essential. Efforts must be made to keep our Economic Development strategy
from becoming stale and irrelevant.
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The village of Ouzinkie is located on the ancient homelands of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq peoples, who have
continuously inhabited the lands and waters of Spruce Island and the Kodiak Archipelago since time
immemorial. The village itself was founded in 1849 as a retirement community by Russian settlers from the
Russian American Company, making it one of the oldest settlements of the archipelago. The Russian
Orthodox Church of the Nativity was built in 1898. The Church remains an important part of the
community and is a national historical landmark. St. Herman, the first canonized Russian Orthodox saint in
North America, called Ouzinkie home. St. Herman’s chapel is located at Monk’s Lagoon, located on the East
end of Spruce Island, and is an annual pilgrimage site every year in early August. Ouzinkie was once a
thriving commercial fishing community, supported by the rich salmon and other fisheries around the
archipelago. Two canneries were built in Ouzinkie in the late 1800s. The 1964 Good Friday tsunami
destroyed one of the canneries, which was never rebuilt. The Ouzinkie Seafood cannery was built in the
late 1960s and burned down in 1967; no canneries have operated in Ouzinkie since. Fishing remains an
important part of the culture and economy. The dual Alaska Native and Russian Ortodox heritage remain
valued in the community. Today, roughly 75% of the population of Ouzinkie identify as Alaska Native. The
Native Village of Ouzinkie is a federally recognized Tribe and around 75% of the village population are
enrolled tribal members. Village inhabitants continue to rely on the lands and waters for their way of life.
Ouzinkie
Uusenkaa
POPULATION
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COORDINATES
57.9236° N, 152.5022° W
LOCATION
12 MILES NW OF KODIAK
270 MILES SW OF ANCHORAGE
LAND AREA 6 square miles
WATER AREA 1.7 square miles
HISTORY & CULTURE
Kodiak Archipelago Community Profiles: Ouzinkie
Ouzinkie is located on the southwest shore of Spruce
Island and is separated from Kodiak City by the Ouzinkie Narrows.
Ouzinkie’s landscape is characterized by tall Sitka spruce forests, swampy areas, and volcanic and sedimentary
rock. Ouzinkie and its surroundings are home to a wide variety of fish and wildlife species.
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0 5 10 15 20
2017
2018
2019
2020
35 to 54
31.5%
20 to 34
20.8%
55 to 64
16.8%
5 to 19
15.4%
64 to 74
9.4%
under 5
3.4%
Female
57.7%
Male
42.3%
EDUCATION
DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION BY SEXPOPULATION BY AGEPOPULATION BY ETHNICITYSCHOOL ENROLLMENT2017-2020The Tribal Council administers several federal grants and addresses issues concerning Alaska Native
members of the community. The Tribal Council contracts Kodiak Area Native Association to provide medical,
dental, behavioral health, and other community care services at their Ouzinkie Health Clinic. Ouzinkie Native
Corporation owns and manages much of the land around Ouzinkie. Civic centers in Ouzinkie include the
Community Hall, the Nativity of Our Lord Church, and a community farm with hoop houses and a
hydroponics operation called Spruce Island Farm. With the help of Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute
(KALI), Spruce Island Farm aims to increase food security in Ouzinkie.
GOVERNANCE & CONTACT
CITY OF OUZINKIE
2nd class city, incorporated 1967
7 member City Council
mayor.jackson@ouzinkie.city; clerk@ouzinkie.city
NATIVE VILLAGE OF OUZINKIE
500+ enrolled Tribal members
7 members of Tribal Council
nvo.clerk@gmail.com
OUZINKIE NATIVE CORPORATION
PO Box 89
Ouzinkie, AK 99644
info@ouzinkie.com
Kodiak Archipelago Community Profiles: Ouzinkie
OUZINKIE SCHOOL
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT
75+
2.68%
2+
46.3%
American Indian
and Alaska Native
48.32%
Hispanic or Latino
2%White
2%Black or African American
1.34%
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EMPLOYMENT & BUSINESSES
TRANSPORTATION
COMMUNITY ENERGY SOURCES & USE
Kodiak Archipelago Community Profiles: Ouzinkie
Ouzinkie is only accessible by boat or plane.
BUSINESS LICENSE HOLDERS (2021)
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2018)
YEAR ROUND/SEASONAL UNEMPLOYMENT
LIVING BELOW POVERTY LEVEL (2020)
SALES TAX
PROPERTY TAX MILLS
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$43,125
39%/66%
20.5%
3%
10.75
UTILITY PROVIDER : CITY OF OUZINKIE
average peak
200 kW
150 kW
100 kW
50 kW
0 kW
ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS
77 RESIDENTIAL
10 COMMUNITY FACILITIES
22 OTHER
ANNUAL FUEL USE (GALLONS)
40,800 ELECTRIC
78,788 SPACE HEATING
21,073 TRANSPORTATION
SOURCES OF ENERGY: DIESEL & HYDROELECTRIC
ELECTRICAL GENERATION CAPACITY:
515 kWh DIESEL /239 kWh RENEWABLE
PCE STATUS : ACTIVE ($0.22/kWh)
AIR
2x daily flights to Ouzinkie from Kodiak via Island Air Service
Gravel runway – upgraded in 2010
WATER
Dock was enlarged in 2015, can now accommodate the Alaska Marine Highway ferries
The Ferry service is weather-dependent; generally is 3x per week from March to October
COMMUNITY
ELECTRICITY LOAD
Employment in Ouzinkie comes from government entities including the City of Ouzinkie,
Ouzinkie Tribal Council, Kodiak Island Borough School District, Kodiak Area Native
Association, and the Ouzinkie Native Corporation. Tourism, commercial fishing, and logging
also provide some employment.
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1. Develop local energy generation:
a. Hydro: find funding to upgrade powerhouse (new hydro turbine) – (funding application pending) and
penstock (WIP 2020)
b. Biomass: find funding for feasibility study of biomass system
c. Wind/solar: analyze feasibility of small-scale wind and solar power
2. Maintenance and efficiency of electrical utilities:
a. Install AMPY meters or other pre-paid system
b. Replace street lights
3. Maintenance and Efficiency of public buildings
a. Feasibility of energy efficiency upgrades to public buildings
4. Reduce cost of local food supply
a. Install stand-alone solar generation at farm for hoop house heat/cooling
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) LIST FY20
TOP 3 ECONOMIC PRIORITIES
COMMUNITY ENERGY PRIORITIES
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
MUNICIPAL DOCK UPGRADES - DOLPHIN & CATWALK INSTALLATION
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, PHASE IV CONSTRUCTION
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY WIND GENERATION
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLAR PANELS
ANTON LARSEN BAY ROAD EXTENSION
OUZINKIE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORAGE/FIREHALL BUILDING
EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
FORK LIFT REPLACEMENT
LANDFILL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY - TUSTUMENA REPLACEMENT
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE AND WATER TO BOAT HARBOR
COMMUNITY ROADS RESURFACING
ROAD UPGRADE - CONSTRUCTION
HARBOR TO DOCK ACCESS ROAD
ACCESS RAMP AT HARBOR
PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT NAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
a.
b.
5.
6.
7.
8.
a.
b.
9.
10.
11.
a.
b.
c.
12.
ESTIMATED COST
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$1,925,000
$1,200,00
$750,000
$8,000,000
$4,500,000
$750,000
$125,000
$100,000
$20,000
$3,275,000
$150,000
$175,000
$1,127,500
Kodiak Archipelago Community Profiles: Ouzinkie
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PLAN OF ACTION: ENERGY
1. Stabilize or reduce energy costs in the rural village communities in the Kodiak
Archipelago while pursuing renewable energy generation opportunities.
2. Establish Kodiak based energy planning resource to assist rural village communities in
energy infrastructure, policy, and initiative development.
3. Leverage expertise and affordable renewable energy generation portfolio of the Kodiak
Electric Association to increase adoption of electrification technologies in the Kodiak
Region.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIES/TASKS
Objective 1: Utilize the US Department of Energy – Office of Indian Energy as a resource to
provide Technical Assistance (for Tribal Council, Village/Regional Corporations, and Tribal
consortia) and as a lead to potential funding opportunities.
Objective 2: Kodiak Archipelago rural village communities develop or renew Strategic
Energy Plans.
Objective 3: Pursue individual village communities’ energy priorities and identify evolving
energy priorities.
Objective 4: Identify or create workforce development opportunities for local labor force to
employ in emerging electrification industry.
Objective 5: Identify or create project/initiatives implementation funding mechanism (e.g.
On-bill financing, Revolving Loan Funds, Commercial Property Ass essed Clean Energy – or
C-PACE).
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BUILDING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE
Our perception of Economic Resilience was altered for generations at the start of 2020 with
the sudden shutdown of our way of life in the wake of the COVID -19 pandemic. The resulting
economic impacts where sudden and hard for many people, industries, and communities. At
the same time, depending on a person’s economic status, career/profession/job, or industry,
the economic impact may have been more limited.
The pandemic was not the traditional event that could rock an economy. For Kodiak and
Alaska, an earthquake or tsunami natural disaster might be most prominent. The pink salmon
disaster or cod collapse is also in our recent memory for the fishery industry in Kodiak. The
Alaska State budget is still experiencing fall -out from the steep drops in the price of oil.
Building economic resilience to mitigate negative impacts to the economy as a whole requires
preparation and planning. Economic diversification allows the risk of the impact to any one
industry to be spread. Disaster preparation planning in advance of an event provides the
opportunity implement the plan in reaction to the event instead of getting caught without a
plan.
This CEDS addresses economic diversification in the following ways:
ENERGY SECTOR
The Kodiak Electric Association (KEA ) is known world-wide as an example of renewable energy
generating nearly 100% of electricity through hydro and wind. KEA powers the Kodiak road
system and the village community of Port Lions with electricity costs that are competitive with
that of Alaska’s railbelt. KEA’s energy production portfolio provides evidence that the climate
and geography of the region is capable of supporting renewable energy production.
The village communities in the Kodiak Archipelago have actively engaged in energy plannin g
for many years. The regional leaders and stakeholders are working to reduce dependence on
diesel fueled electricity generation to reduce or stabilize costs and increase community
resilience and self-sufficiency. Energy efficiency efforts will allow com munities to increase the
customer base and energy usage without the need to scale up energy generation
infrastructure. Reducing diesel fuel usage also reduces the impact of fuel delivery issues,
including from natural disasters, the potential for fuel/oil spills, worldwide fuel supply issues,
and fluctuating fuel prices.
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EVALUATION FRAMEWORK
Internet Connectivity: 1 FTE for central planning organization for project planning and
implementation
Fisheries: 10 seasonal fishing jobs in 3 communities
Food Security: 3 FTE between village farms and Kodiak Food Cooperative
Additional: as Goals and Objectives are formalized in following CEDS updates, more
job created will be documented.
Jobs created directly with success of 3 of CEDS goals: 4 FTE ’s and 30 seasonal fishing jobs.
Number of jobs created after implementation of CEDS:
Number and types of investments undertaken in the region:
FOOD SECURITY:
The Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute received grant funding through the
Administration for Native Am ericans Social and Economic Development Strategies to
establish year-round access to organic, locally-grown lettuces and greens in six of the Kodiak
Archipelago’s tribal communities. This project will establish a network of Alaska native owned
farms that operate year-round to address the region’s need for fresh, locally -grown food.
Total funding: $372,353
The Kodiak Food Cooperative received a USDA Local Foods Promotion Program grant to
connect local producers with Kodiak’s consumers by expanding operatio ns and establishing
an online food hub for producers to connect directly with consumers; support the processing,
aggregation, distribution, and storage of local and regional food products marketed locally or
regionally; and, assist producers to develop and implement food safety plans and achieve
food safety certifications. Total funding: $29 2,940
ENERGY:
Energy Infrastructure: The City of Ouzinkie is the announc ed recipient of approximately $1.3M
USDA High Energy Cost grant to replace the aging and failin g hydroelectric turbine. The
hydroelectric turbine replacement is Phase 3 of a 3 Phase project to fully replace the entire
hydroelectric systems, including a new spillway/dam and new penstock. Projections indicate
the community should be able to generate a good portion of the needed electricity from their
hydroelectric resource for many years to come. Stabilizing and reducing the cost of electricity
is primary objective for the community. Construction is expected to conclude in Summer 2022.
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Additional quantity and type of investment in the Energy Economic Cluster will be determined
based on each of the village communities’ implementation of identified priorities.
Number of jobs retained in the region:
Job retention in the Kodiak Region, specifically in the village communities, is primarily related
to the Food Security economic cluster. There are seven jobs that were retained through the
continuation of the Administration for Native Americans grant that has a goal to create self -
sustaining agricultural business that will be owned by the tribes in four village communities.
Amount of private sector investment in the region after implementation of the
CEDS, and changes in the economic environment of the region.
Food Security
The Kodiak Food Cooperative has achieved 550 members at an investment of $150 each, for a
total to date of $82,500. Future CEDS revisions will identify steps in order to tract this private
investment opportunity.
Fisheries/Maritime
Private sector will be required by the fishing industry to support full utilization of fishing quota
in Ouzinkie, Old Harbor, and Port Lions should the quota acquisition objective be completed.
The goal of retaining fisheries shares locally, anchored to a community will improve the local
economic conditions of the region.
Energy
With goals to reduce the cost of electricity for village residents improves economic conditions
of individual consumers and could encourage private investment in entrepreneuria l ventures
that would otherwise be cost prohibitive with high cost electricity.
Note on evaluation framework: many details of the Goals and Objectives, including Lead
organizations, projected timelines, and Projected number of jobs remain unknown. Direct, in -
person stakeholder engagement was difficult from March 2020 to May 2021 due to travel
restrictions from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The details will be identified and documented at
during the annual update process.
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Investigative Energy Audit
For
Ouzinkie Medical Clinic
Prepared For
Ouzinkie Tribal Council
Prepared By
Curtis Boudreau, PE, CEM
August 1, 2017
Prepared By:
ANTHC‐DEHE
4500 Diplomacy Dr.
Anchorage, AK 99508
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Table of Contents
PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 2
OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
ENERGY BASELINE ......................................................................................................................................... 3
PROPOSED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES (EEM) ...................................................................................... 4
FACILITY DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................. 5
PROJECT FINANCING ..................................................................................................................................... 7
MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 7
Appendix A – Scanned Energy Billing Data ................................................................................................... 8
Appendix B – Energy Audit Report – Project Summary .............................................................................. 10
Appendix C – Actual Fuel Use versus Modeled Fuel Use ............................................................................ 11
Appendix D ‐ EUI Calculation Details .......................................................................................................... 12
Appendix E – Materials List and Labor Estimation ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix F – Materials Specifications ........................................................................................................ 13
PREFACE
The purpose of this report is to provide guidance in reducing facility operating costs and
enhance the sustainability of this community. The report assess the current energy usage of
the facility, provide options for reducing the amount of energy used, and evaluate the cost vs.
benefit of each option.
Discussions of site specific concerns, financing options, general facility information, and an
Energy Efficiency Action Plan are also included in this report.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Energy Projects Group gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Ouzinkie Tribal
Council’s Tribal Administrator, Robert Boskofsky, and Clinic Health Aid, Trina Squartsoff.
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OVERVIEW
This report was prepared for the Ouzinkie Tribal Council. The scope of the audit focused on the
Community Health Clinic and includes an analysis of building occupancy schedules, building
shell, heating systems, heating and ventilations systems, domestic hot water, lighting, and
other electrical loads. The Clinic was is approximately 2,315 square feet. The building consists
of the original structure built in 2000, and an addition that was added in 2011. Data was based
on a site survey and interviews with the building occupants and maintenance staff.
ENERGY BASELINE
Table 1: Predicted Annual Energy Use
Predicted Annual Energy Use
Fuel Use Existing Building With Proposed Retrofits Total Energy Savings Total Cost Savings
Electricity 22,072 kWh 17,879 kWh 4,193 kWh $ 1,612
#1 Oil 1,199 gallons 717 gallons 482 gallons $ 2,068
Annual Energy Costs by Fuel Type Annual Energy Costs By Fuel
Based on unsubsidized electricity and fuel oil
prices in effect at the time of the audit, the total
predicted energy costs are $13,629 per year. This
includes $8,485 for electricity and $5,144 for #2
fuel oil.
Table 1 lists the predicted annual energy usage
before and after the proposed retrofits.
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PROPOSED ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES (EEM)
Table 2 below summarizes the energy efficiency measures analyzed for the Building. Listed are
the estimates of the annual savings, installed costs, and two different financial measures of
investment return.
Table 2: Priority List – Energy Efficiency Measures
Priority Feature Improvement Description
Cost Estimate Basis
Annual
Energy
Savings
Installed
Cost
Savings to
Investment
Ratio, SIR1
Simple
Payback
(Years)2
1 Crawlspace
Moisture Control
Install 12mil reinforced
vapor barrier in crawlspace
and seal to concrete
footing and around all
exterior penetrations. This
will stop moisture from
coming into the building
from the crawlspace and
reduce the amount of time
the ventilation fans will be
required to run in order to
remove the moisture.
180’ roll Tape: 2 rolls @ $35
each
Caulk: 12 tubes @ $8 each
13’x50’ Plastic: 3 rolls @ $200
each
13’x75’ Plastic: 2 rolls @ $300
each
Labor: 2 workers, 8hrs/day,
2.5 days @ $50/hr
+50% contingency, logistics,
admin, and overhead
$1,507 $5,000 8.72 3.3
2 Exterior T8 LED
Lighting Retrofit
Replace existing T8
fluorescent light bulbs on
exterior the of the clinic
with LED bulbs and bypass
the existing fluorescent
lighting ballasts
2 bulb/fixture @ $10/bulb
1/2hr per fixture @ $50/hr
Approx. 4 fixtures
$104 $180 8.45 1.7
3 Programmable
Thermostats
Install programmable
thermostat to turn down
building temperatures to
60 degrees when
unoccupied.
$200 materials/zone
3 hrs @ $50/hr /zone
9 zones
+50% contingency, logistics,
admin, and overhead
$1,103 $5,000 2.97 4.5
4 Interior T8 LED
Lighting Retrofit
Replace existing T8
fluorescent light bulbs on
interior the of the clinic
with LED bulbs and bypass
the existing fluorescent
lighting ballasts
2 bulb/fixture @ $10/bulb
1/2hr per fixture @ $50/hr
Approx. 45 fixtures
$600 $2,000 2.46 3.3
5 Exterior Wall
Pack LED Lighting
Retrofit
Replace existing High
Pressure Sodium (HPS)
light bulbs in the exterior
wall‐pack lights with LED
bulbs and bypass the
existing HPS lighting
ballasts
1 bulb/fixture @ $60/bulb
1 hr per fixture @ $50/hr
Approx. 12 fixtures
$275 $1,400 1.19 5.1
6 Air Tightening Improve air sealing around
exterior doors, install
weather sealing on attic
access hatches, and seal all
gaps in the attic vapor
barrier, particularly those
above the IT Closet
Misc. Materials: $300
8hrs @ $50/hr
+50% contingency, logistics,
admin, and overhead
$81 $1,000 0.75 12.3
TOTAL $3,671 $14,580 4.62 4.0
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Highly Recommended
Recommended
Not Cost Effective
Note 1: The boiler standby losses could be significantly reduced by replacing the existing boiler controller
with one that allows for a programmable setback, such as the Taco brand controllers.
Note 2: In addition to improving energy efficiency, Air Tightening (Energy Efficiency Measure 6), will help
reduce the moisture in the attic space and better preserve the roof structure.
1 Savings to Investment Ratio (SIR) is a life‐cycle cost measure calculated by dividing the total
savings over the life of a project (expressed in today’s dollars) by its investment costs. The SIR is
an indication of the profitability of a measure; the higher the SIR, the more profitable the
project. An SIR greater than 1.0 indicates a cost‐effective project (i.e. more savings than cost).
Remember that this profitability is based on the position of that Energy Efficiency Measure
(EEM) in the overall list and assumes that the measures above it are implemented first.
2 Simple Payback (SP) is a measure of the length of time required for the savings from an EEM to
payback the investment cost, not counting interest on the investment and any future changes in
energy prices. It is calculated by dividing the investment cost by the expected first‐year savings
of the EEM.
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
Building Occupancy Schedules
The clinic is normally occupied between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday by 2 to 3 local
medical staff and an occasional patient. Visiting medical specialists periodically visit the clinic
and add an additional 2 staff to the clinic occupancy for several days at a time. The clinic has an
attached studio apartment that serves as housing for visiting medical staff. At the time of the
survey, one of the full‐time medical staff was living in the studio apartment and occupying it
outside of the clinic’s normal operating hours.
Building Shell
The exterior walls are 2x6 wood‐framed construction with fiberglass batt insulation.
The roof of the building is a structural truss with a cold attic space with approximately 10.5
inches of fiberglass batt insulation.
The crawlspace consists of a 3 foot high concrete stem wall insulated with Expanded
Polystyrene (EPS) Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF’s).
All windows were double pane windows with slight air leakage. There are approximately 156
square feet of window surface area.
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There are 3 entrances into the building. The weather‐sealing around the entrances was in fairly
good condition, with the exception of the rear door where an exterior carpet prevented proper
installation of weather‐sealing under the door.
Heating Systems
The heating system used in the building is:
Boiler 1
Fuel Type: #2 Oil
Input Rating: 74,000 BTU/hr
Steady State Efficiency: 84 %
Estimated Idle Loss: 1.5 %
Heat Distribution Type: Water
Boiler Operation: 12 Months/Year
Space Heating Distribution Systems
The building is heated by a baseboard heating system that circulates hot water around the
building.
Building Ventilation Systems
The building relies on operable windows and exhaust fans for ventilation.
Domestic Hot Water System
Domestic hot water for the building is provided by a hot water heater with an approximate
capacity of 20 gallons. The heater is indirectly heated by the boiler.
Lighting
The interior space is lit with T8 lighting fixtures, and the exterior is lit with a combination of T8
lighting fixtures and exterior wall‐pack fixtures. The lights use an estimated 10,000 kWh
annually.
Other Electrical Loads
The Pick‐Point medication dispenser, refrigerators, IT computer equipment, coffee pot,
oven/range, and microwave contribute to the electrical load as well.
Major Equipment
Table 3: Major Electrical Equipment
Equipment Rating (Watts) Approx. Annual Usage (kWh)
Med Dispenser ~540 ~4,700
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Personal Computers ~90 ~200
IT Equipment ~350 ~3,000
Microwave ~1,000 ~120
Coffee Maker ~1,000 ~550
Clothes Dryer ~3,400 ~180
Washing Machine ~400 ~22
Oven / Cooking Range ~1,000 per burner ~52
PROJECT FINANCING
The total estimated cost of the EEM’s $14,580. The payback for the implemented EEM’s is
approximately 4.0 years. ANTHC is willing to assist the community with acquiring funds to complete the
scope of work recommended in this energy audit.
There are several options for financing energy efficiency projects within the State of Alaska. These
include the use of grants, loans, and other funding opportunities. Below is some information on
potential funding opportunities.
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program – This is a loan administered by the Alaska Housing
Finance Corporation (AHFC) for use by any applicant who is also the owner of the building where the
work will take place. It provides a loan for permanent energy‐efficiency projects with a completion
window of one year.
Sustainable Energy Transmission and Supply Program – This is a loan administered by the
Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) for a government, business, or other organized body of people. It
provides a loan for energy‐efficiency or power transmission or distribution projects.
USDA‐RD Communities Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program ‐ This is a loan or grant
provided by the US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA‐RD) for any essential
community facility in a rural area. It provides a loan or grant to develop essential community facilities
with upgrades or equipment for improvement.
MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION
The results of these recommended measures can be measured through the collection of energy use data
through the monthly bills provided by the local electric utility and the local fuel oil supplier. Collecting
data and performing a historical comparison is the simplest method of validating the energy and cost
savings seen by the measures. Additionally, active remote monitoring systems are available that can
collect and store data regarding energy and fuel usage. These systems allow the user to track the usage
in real time and can be shared more easily with partners across the state.
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APPENDICES
Appendix A – Scanned Energy Billing Data
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Appendix B – Energy Audit Report – Project Summary
ENERGY AUDIT REPORT – PROJECT SUMMARY
General Project Information
PROJECT INFORMATION AUDITOR INFORMATION
Building: Ouzinkie Medical Clinic Auditor Company: Company
Address: Ouzinkie, AK Auditor Name: Curtis Boudreau
City: Ouzinkie Auditor Address: Auditor Address
Client Name: Trina Squartsoff
Client Address: Auditor Phone: (907) 729‐3528
Auditor FAX:
Client Phone: (907) 680‐2265 Auditor Comment:
Client FAX:
Design Data
Building Area: 2,315 square feet Design Space Heating Load: Design Loss at Space: 35,473
Btu/hour
with Distribution Losses: 35,473 Btu/hour
Plant Input Rating assuming 82.0% Plant Efficiency and 25% Safety
Margin: 54,075 Btu/hour
Note: Additional Capacity should be added for DHW and other
plant loads, if served.
Typical Occupancy: 0 people Design Indoor Temperature: 68 deg F (building average)
Actual City: Ouzinkie Design Outdoor Temperature: 12.1 deg F
Weather/Fuel City: Ouzinkie Heating Degree Days: 8,931 deg F‐days
Utility Information
Electric Utility: Ouzinkie, City of ‐ Commercial ‐ Sm Natural Gas Provider: None
Average Annual Cost/kWh: $0.384/kWh Average Annual Cost/ccf: $0.000/ccf
Annual Energy Cost Estimate
Description Space
Heating
Space
Cooling
Water
Heating
Ventilation
Fans Lighting Refrigeration Other
Electrical
Service
Fees
Total
Cost
Existing Building $5,300 $0 $149 $278 $3,847 $569 $3,427 $60 $13,629
With Proposed
Retrofits
$3,070 $0 $178 $54 $2,601 $569 $3,427 $60 $9,959
Savings $2,230 $0 ‐$29 $224 $1,246 $0 $0 $0 $3,671
Building Benchmarks
Description EUI
(kBtu/Sq.Ft.)
EUI/HDD
(Btu/Sq.Ft./HDD)
ECI
($/Sq.Ft.)
Existing Building 104.0 11.65 $5.89
With Proposed Retrofits 69.1 7.73 $4.30
EUI: Energy Use Intensity ‐ The annual site energy consumption divided by the structure’s conditioned area.
EUI/HDD: Energy Use Intensity per Heating Degree Day.
ECI: Energy Cost Index ‐ The total annual cost of energy divided by the square footage of the conditioned space in the
building.
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Appendix C – Actual Fuel Use versus Modeled Fuel Use
The graphs below show the modeled energy usage results of the energy audit process compared to the
actual energy usage report data. The model was completed using AkWarm modeling software. The
orange bars show actual fuel use, and the blue bars are AkWarm’s prediction of fuel use.
Annual Energy Use
Electricity Use
#2 Fuel Oil Use
MMBtu'skWhgallons
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Appendix D ‐ EUI Calculation Details
The Tanana Power Company provides electricity to the residents of Tanana as well as to all
commercial and public facilities.
The average cost for each type of fuel used in this building is shown below in Table 4. This
figure includes all surcharges, subsidies, and utility customer charges:
Table 4: Energy Cost Rates for each Fuel Type.
Average Energy Cost
Description Average Energy Cost
Electricity $ 0.3844/kWh
#1 Oil $ 4.29/gallons
Table 5 shows the calculated results for the building Energy Use Index (EUI), which determines
the total energy usage for a type of building for comparison with other buildings of the same
type. This allows the user to determine the relative energy use of a building in relation to
others of the same type or use.
Table 5: EUI Calculations
Energy Type Building Fuel Use per Year
Site Energy Use
per Year, kBTU
Source/Site
Ratio
Source Energy Use
per Year, kBTU
Electricity 22,072 kWh 75,330 3.340 251,604
#1 Oil 1,199 gallons 165,480 1.010 167,135
Total 240,811 418,739
BUILDING AREA 2,315 Square Feet
BUILDING SITE EUI 104 kBTU/Ft²/Yr
BUILDING SOURCE EUI 181 kBTU/Ft²/Yr
* Site – Source Ratio data is provided by the Energy Star Performance Rating Methodology for Incorporating
Source Energy Use document issued March 2011.
Table 6 shows information on common energy use benchmarks used to characterize the efficiency of a
building.
Table 6: Energy Efficiency Benchmarks for Building
Building Benchmarks
Description EUI
(kBtu/Sq.Ft.)
EUI/HDD
(Btu/Sq.Ft./HDD)
ECI
($/Sq.Ft.)
Existing Building 104.0 11.65 $5.89
With Proposed Retrofits 69.1 7.73 $4.30
EUI: Energy Use Intensity ‐ The annual site energy consumption divided by the structure’s conditioned area.
EUI/HDD: Energy Use Intensity per Heating Degree Day.
ECI: Energy Cost Index ‐ The total annual cost of energy divided by the square footage of the conditioned space in the
building.
OUZINKIE
POWER PLANT
OPERATIONS &
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
INDEX
Introduction & Overview ......................................................................................Tab I
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Additional Resources
1.3 Power Plant Overview
Periodic Inspections & Maintenance .................................................................Tab II
2.1 Daily Inspection
2.2 Monthly Inspection
2.3 Six Month Inspection & Maintenance
2.4 Annual Inspection & Maintenance
2.5 Engine 250 Hour Service
2.6 Engine 1,000 Hour Service
2.7 Engine 2,000 Hour Service
2.8 Inspection & Service Logs
System Descriptions & Troubleshooting .........................................................Tab III
3.1 Switchgear
3.2 Engine-Generators
3.3 Fuel System
3.4 Cooling System
3.5 Plant Heating & Ventilation
3.6 Station Service Electrical System
Inspection & Service Log Forms.......................................................................Tab IV
Equipment Suppliers & Service Instructions....................................................Tab V
Index of Materials, Vendors, & Service Providers
Material Service Bulletins
Record Drawings & Tank Capacity Chart.........................................................Tab VI
Tab I.
Introduction &
Overview
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1.0 INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction:
This Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual has been prepared to provide
guidance in the routine operation, inspection, and maintenance of the diesel power
plant. Proper care of the power plant will ensure long life and reliable
performance. It is critical that thorough inspections be performed on a daily basis
and that all required maintenance be performed at the specified time intervals.
This manual is divided into six sections. Tab I includes a list of additional
resources and a basic overview description of the power plant. Tab II contains
descriptions of periodic inspections and routine maintenance including appropriate
intervals. Tab III includes detailed descriptions of each system along with
troubleshooting information. Tab IV has blank log forms for recording all
inspections and maintenance. Tab V has an index of equipment with
manufacturer, model, and vendor for each item. It also includes catalog literature
and maintenance instructions for many of the common service items. Tab VI
includes record drawings of the complete facility and a capacity chart for the
intermediate fuel storage tank.
1.2 Additional Resources:
This manual covers all systems in the diesel power plant in limited detail. For
some of the more complicated items, such as the switchgear, a separate detailed
O&M Manual has been prepared to supplement this manual. Following is a list of
additional material for this facility:
• Switchgear Operation & Maintenance Manual
• Engine Generator Service Manuals
Operators need to receive regular training to develop the skills required to properly
operate and maintain the power plant. The Alaska Vocational Technical Center
(AVTEC) provides training courses for power plant operators. AVTEC can be
contacted at 1-800-478-5389.
For complex repairs that are beyond the expertise of the local operators, the
Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) offers technical support through its Circuit Rider
Maintenance Program. AEA can be contacted at 1-888-300-8534.
AVTEC and the AEA have prepared a Supplemental Training Resource Guide.
This guide contains most of the information in this manual in a video format on two
CD-ROM’s. It is useful for both introductory training and as a refresher course. It
should be viewed on a regular basis by all plant operators. There is also a similar
CD-ROM video resource available for bulk fuel systems. Copies of the CD-ROM’s
can be obtained from AVTEC or the AEA.
1.3 Power Plant Overview:
The diesel power plant is housed in a shop building. The power plant portion
consists of one room for the generators and one room for the controls
(switchgear). There are a total of 3 engine-generator sets in the generation room.
Power is generated at 277/480V three phase. Automatic paralleling switchgear
located in the control room provides control and monitoring of all power generation
functions. An individual section is provided for each generator. The upper portion
of each generator section contains all of the low voltage control equipment while
the lower portion contains the 480V circuit breaker and contactor. A master
section provides overall system control and monitoring. The master section
contains the programmable logic controller (PLC), the operator interface unit
(OIU), the power meters, the annunciation panel, and other master control
devices. A separate section is provided for the community feeder. The lower
portion contains the 480V circuit breaker for the main feeder to the community and
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the circuit breaker for the station service power. The upper portion contains the
variable frequency drives for the radiators.
Under normal operation the PLC monitors the load on the system and selects the
appropriate generator to operate. As the load increases the PLC brings a larger
generator on line and takes the smaller unit off. As the load decreases the PLC
brings a smaller generator on line and takes the larger unit off. The system
automatically parallels multiple generators to the bus for a smooth and seamless
transition of power from one unit to the next. Any combination of generators can
be operated in parallel to meet an extreme high peak demand. The system will
automatically share load between the generators. All control functions can be
monitored and many of the system settings can be changed through the OIU.
A server (personal computer) provides access to the same information displayed
on the OIU. The server is connected to the internet and allows the system to be
monitored and modified by another computer in a remote location. Password
protection is included in the system programming to limit access to critical settings
and data. Cameras are installed in the generation and control rooms and
connected to the server. The cameras can be accessed and controlled (zoom and
pan) via the internet from a remote computer. The combination of access to the
switchgear and observation through the cameras allows a technician in Anchorage
or another location to assist the plant operator in troubleshooting and correcting
problems.
A 160 gallon day tank provides diesel fuel to all of the engines through a piping
manifold. The day tank is supplied from the adjacent 1,000 gallon intermediate
tank. The day tank fills automatically and is equipped with several redundant
protective systems to prevent overfill or running the plant out of fuel.
All of the engines are connected to a common cooling piping system that runs to a
pair of remote radiators. The radiators are controlled by variable frequency drive
panels that modulate the fan speed to match the cooling load.
The control room is heated by an electric unit heater. Cooling for the generation
room is provided by wall mounted exhaust fans. Combustion air for the generators
and make up air for the exhaust fans is provided through a ducted intake. All
intake and exhaust ducts are equipped with normally closed motorized dampers
that open only when required.
All AC power for the plant is provided from the main bus through the station
service circuit breaker. A dry-type transformer converts the 277/480V power to
120/208V where it is distributed through circuit breakers in the three phase station
service panelboard SS.
Tab II.
Periodic Inspection
&
Maintenance
OUZINKIE DIESEL POWER PLANT PERIODIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
2.0 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
2.1 Daily Inspection:
The plant should be inspected a minimum of three times per day. At least one of
the inspections needs to include a thorough check of all systems in the plant.
The other inspections need to include at a minimum a walk-through visual check
of the plant plus recording meter readings. Note that the following description
assumes that the system is operating on diesel power. When operating on hydro
power only many steps will not apply.
A) When approaching the plant check the site security. Make sure the doors on
the power plant are closed and locked. Look for any evidence of vandalism
or damage to the building.
B) Check the exhaust for the operating engine. A change in the color to black
or blue could indicate an engine problem.
C) Check the fuel level in the intermediate tank. If the level is below 50% the
tank should be re-filled. Verify that all valves are in the normal position (open
or closed as indicated by tags). Check for any leaks or signs of damage.
D) Enter the control room and check the switchgear for any alarms or faults.
Verify that all engines are in the auto position and available to run. Check
the Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and verify that all are in the VFD
position and that there are no alarms.
E) Get the daily inspection log. Record the date, time, temperature, site
security, exhaust color, intermediate tank level, and other information from
the exterior inspection. Read the main (bus) meter and record the total kWh
generated, running kW, frequency, voltage (for all 3 phases), and amperage
(for all 3 phases). Read the station service meter and record the total kWh.
Note that the total kWh display on both meters actually reads in MWh
so the number needs to be divided by 1,000 to convert to kWh. Read
the OIU and record the station service peak kW then press the RESET
button on the OIU screen to reset the peak reading.
F) Record which engine is on line. Verify that the battery charger is working (no
alarms). Check the air and crankcase filters for alarms (indicated by red
display). Look for signs of wear or leaks and wipe down as required. Record
the total engine hours, jacket water temperature, oil pressure, and battery
voltage. The water temperature should be 180F-200F, the oil pressure
should be 40 PSI – 60 PSI, and the voltage should be 12V-14V (or 24V-28V
at the switchgear). Check the engine oil level on the site gauge. Note that if
the level appears to be low the engine should be taken off line and re-filled.
Use the dipstick to verify proper level before placing back on line.
G) Inspect the off-line engines. Verify that the block is warm, the battery
charger is on, and there are no filter alarms. Look for signs of wear or leaks
and wipe down as required. Check the oil level on the site gauge. Note that
the level will generally be high on the site gauge when the engine is not
running.
H) Check the day tank. Verify that the level is between 1/2 and full. Check the
panel to make sure the green power light is on and that there are no alarm
lights. Check the filter bowl for sediment and water. Drain bowl or replace
filter element as required. Check the piping for leaks. Record the total
gallons from the meter.
I) Check the cooling system. Verify that the coolant temperature is 180F-200F
in the discharge (upper) pipe and 10F-20F colder in the suction (lower) pipe.
Verify that the pressure in the lower pipe is 3 PSI – 5 PSI and that the glycol
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level in the expansion tank is between 1/2 and 2/3. Check the radiators and
piping for leaks.
J) Verify that all lights are working. Check room temperatures to make sure
that heating and ventilation systems are operating properly. Verify that all
red pilot light switches are on.
K) Verify that all fire extinguishers are in place and charged.
L) Take out all trash. Make sure all interior doors are closed and all exterior
doors are locked.
2.2 Monthly Inspection:
A thorough inspection of basic systems in the plant needs to be performed at
least one time per month. This is in addition to the daily inspections.
A) Check the annunciator lights on the switchgear. On the master section press
the “LAMP TEST” button. All lights on the master section should light up.
On each generator section press the up and down arrows on the generator
control package (GCP) simultaneously. All lights on the engine section
should light up. Replace any lamps that do not work. Note that the lamps on
the VFD section cannot be tested.
B) Check the function of the day tank control panel. Press the “DAY TANK FILL
PUMP P-DF1 PUSH TO TEST” button and hold for approximately 5 seconds.
Verify that the pump runs, the “PUMP RUN” light turns on, and the
“ACTUATOR VALVE OPEN” lamp turns on. Release the button and verify
that the pump stops and the lamps turn off. Note that the “ACTUATOR
VALVE OPEN” lamp may take up to 10 seconds to turn off. Press the
“PUMP DOWN PUMP P-DF2 PUSH TO TEST” button and verify that the
pump runs and the “PUMP RUN” light turns on. Press the “PUSH TO TEST
ALARM HORN” button and verify that the exterior alarm horn sounds and the
strobe flashes. Note that a second person may be required to verify horn
and strobe operation.
C) Check the fluid levels in each cell of each battery. Re-fill as required. Use
only distilled water.
D) Inspect all of the fluorescent lights and replace any bulbs that are dim or
burned out.
E) Verify that all emergency lights operate. This can be accomplished by
pushing the press to test button on each emergency light or by shutting off
the circuit breakers for the normal lighting.
F) Verify proper operation of heating and ventilation equipment and
thermostats. The unit heater in the control room should turn on when the
thermostat is raised and turn off when it is lowered. The normal setpoint is
65F. The exhaust fans in the generation room should turn on when the
thermostat is lowered and turn off when it is raised. The normal setpoint is
80F. Verify that the motorized dampers on the fans open when the fan starts
and close when the fan stops. Note that the dampers may take up to one
minute to open. Note also that the intake air damper should be open any
time a diesel engine is running.
2.3 Six Month Inspection and Maintenance:
Several systems require testing and maintenance at least two times per year.
This is in addition to the monthly inspections.
A) Wipe down all of the light fixtures to remove dirt and oil.
B) The engine cooling system is charged with a 50% mix of Shell Rotella ELC
ethylene glycol and treated water. When the fluid level drops add only pre-
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mixed solution identical to the original fluid, do not add water or other
types of anti-freeze. Every six months the glycol needs to be tested for
concentration and corrosion protection. The concentration can be checked
with a hydrometer, spectrometer, or test strip. The level of corrosion
inhibitors can be checked with a special test strip provided by the supplier.
Alternatively, a sample can be pulled and sent to the supplier for testing.
2.4 Annual Inspection and Maintenance:
In addition to the six month maintenance routine there is one additional
inspection that need to be performed once each year. The high voltage (bottom)
section of the switchgear should be inspected each year. This will require a
planned outage to take the plant completely off line. Inspect all of the cables,
contactors, and circuit breakers for any signs of wear or heat damage. Verify
that all lugs and cable connections are tight.
2.5 Engine 250 Hour Service:
Note that engine manufacturers have recently increased the interval for oil
changes from 250 hours to 300 hours. The descriptions below and the
engine maintenance log forms all say 250 hours. This service may be
performed at 300 hours instead.
The following tasks need to be performed on each engine after every 250 hours
of run time. If the required maintenance cannot be performed at the scheduled
time, take the engine out of service until all work has been completed.
A) Take the generator off line by placing the GCP in MAN mode. This will
cause another unit to start. Once the other generator is on line (contactor
closed) press the blue STOP button on the GCP.
Note that if the service time has been exceeded the GCP will automatically
take the generator off line (as long as another generator is available) and will
display a SERVICE DUE message.
B) Lock the unit out using the key switch below the GCP and tag out of service.
C) Change the engine oil. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Install a new oil
filter, add new oil, and use the dipstick to verify proper level.
D) Clean the dust trap (rubber boot) on the bottom of the air filter. On engines
with mechanical governors (Gen #3) grease the ends of the governor
actuator rod. Inject a small amount of grease in the fitting on each end and
wipe off the excess.
E) Check the water pump for any fluid seeps. Check the belts and hoses for
wear and aging. Replace as required.
F) Remove the tag and turn the key switch back to the ON position. Press the
blue MESSAGE button on the GCP to scroll through the display until the
SERVICE DUE IN 000 HOURS message appears. Press and hold the blue
DISPLAY button until the hours reset to 300. Press and hold the blue
RESET button to clear the alarms.
G) Press the blue TEST button. The engine will automatically start. Verify the
engine oil pressure is in the normal range and check the oil filter for leaks.
After the engine runs for one minute press the blue STOP button. Check the
oil level using the dipstick and add oil as required.
H) Place the GCP back in AUTO mode.
2.6 Engine 1,000 Hour Service:
The following tasks need to be performed on each engine after every 1,000
hours of run time. If the required maintenance cannot be performed at the
scheduled time, take the engine out of service until all work has been completed.
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A) Take the engine off line as described in 2.5 A above.
B) Lock the unit out using the key switch below the GCP and tag out of service.
C) Perform all of the tasks for the 250 hour service.
D) Change the fuel filter. Close the fuel supply valve at the front of the engine
which is marked “NORMALLY OPEN, CLOSE ONLY FOR TEMPORARY
MAINTENANCE OF ENGINE”. Remove the fuel filter being careful to catch
all drips. Note that some engines have multiple filters. Change all filters at
the same time. Install new fuel filter(s). Open the fuel supply valve. Open
the air bleed fitting on the filter housing and prime the filter(s) with the hand
pump. Close the bleed fitting.
E) Change the glycol filter. Close both valves next to the glycol filter. Remove
the old filter and install a new one. Open both valves.
F) Change the crankcase breather filter.
G) Check the air filter. Change if required.
H) Unlock the unit and reset the GCP as described in 2.5F above.
I) Test and check the engine as described in 2.5G above.
J) Place the GCP back in AUTO mode.
2.7 Engine 2,000 Hour Service:
The following tasks need to be performed on each engine after every 2,000
hours of run time. If the required maintenance cannot be performed at the
scheduled time, take the engine out of service until all work has been completed.
A) Take the engine off line as described in 2.5 A above.
B) Lock the unit out using the key switch below the GCP and tag out of service.
C) Perform all of the tasks for the 250 hour service and 1,000 hour service.
D) Change the air filter.
E) Adjust the valve tappets. See the engine service manual for procedure.
F) Inspect the wiring inside the generator enclosure. Look for any signs of
wear. Verify that all lugs and cable connections are tight.
G) Unlock the unit and reset the GCP as described in 2.5F above.
H) Test and check the engine as described in 2.5G above.
I) Place the GCP back in AUTO mode.
2.8 Inspection and Service Logs:
Under Tab IV are blank log forms that may be copied and used to record all
inspections and maintenance. Copies of the same forms can also be printed off
the AVTEC Power Plant Operator Supplemental Training Resource Guide CD-
ROM #1. Maintain copies of all inspection and maintenance logs in a permanent
file in the power plant, utility office, or other safe location.
Tab III.
System Description
&
Troubleshooting
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3.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS & TROUBLESHOOTING
3.1 Switchgear:
The switchgear provides control and monitoring of all diesel power generation
functions plus limited control of the hydro generator via a remote communications
link. It is set up for fully automatic operation but can also be operated manually.
It is capable of operating any combination of generator sets in parallel. The
switchgear is comprised of five sections. There is a master section that provides
overall system control and monitoring, a feeder section that also contains
variable frequency drives, plus an individual section for each generator set.
The upper portion of each generator section contains all of the low voltage
control equipment including the Genset Control Package (GCP), the control
switches, and the annunciation lamps. The lower portion of each generator
section contains the 480V wiring, the generator circuit breaker, and the contactor
that connects the generator to the bus. The master section contains the low
voltage control equipment, the programmable logic controller (PLC), the operator
interface unit (OIU), and the power meters. The lower portion of the feeder
section contains the 480V circuit breaker for the main feeder to the community
and the circuit breaker for the station service power. The upper portion contains
the variable frequency drives for the radiators.
Under normal (automatic) operation the PLC monitors the load on the system
and selects the appropriate generator to operate. This operation is referred to as
the Demand Control. When there is adequate water available and the load on
the system is moderate, the hydro generator will operate alone and the diesels
will be off. When operating on hydro only - the hydro generator is in Isoch mode
and the electric load bank is enabled for frequency control.
As the load increases the PLC will start a diesel and place it on line. When
operating on hydro and diesel together - the hydro generator is in base mode, the
diesel generator is in Isoch mode, the electric load bank is disabled, and the
diesel generator controls frequency. If the load continues to increase the PLC
will place a larger generator on line and take the smaller generator off. As the
load decreases the PLC will place a smaller generator on line and take the larger
generator off.
The system automatically parallels multiple generators to the bus for a smooth
and seamless transition of power from one unit to the next. Any combination of
generators can be operated in parallel to meet an extreme high peak demand.
The system will automatically share load between the generators. These same
functions can also be performed manually by the plant operator.
All control functions can be monitored and many of the system settings can be
changed through the OIU. A server (personal computer) provides access to the
same information displayed on the OIU. The server is connected to the internet
and allows the system to be monitored and modified by another computer in a
remote location. Password protection is included in the system programming to
limit access to critical settings and data.
A) SWITCHGEAR POWER SOURCE - Primary control power for the switchgear
is provided by a 120V AC to 24V DC converter located in the master section.
This system operates any time the station service power is on. Power is also
supplied to each generator section from the associated 12V engine battery.
Circuit breakers located inside the upper portion of each generator section
provide protection for the switchgear and power supplies. A 12V to 24V
power converter in each generator section provides backup 24V DC control
power when the main control power is off. If engine battery DC power is lost
to a single generator section the engine will not be able to start, the ENGINE
ALARM and OVERCRANK lamps will illuminate, and a FAIL TO START
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banner will display on the GCP. The most likely cause of this is a dead
battery or a tripped circuit breaker.
B) PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) - Under normal (automatic)
operation the PLC runs the Demand Control functions including starting and
stopping generators, closes the main feeder breaker to the community,
monitors all system functions, and controls all annunciation lamps.
C) OPERATOR INTERFACE UNIT (OIU) - The OIU is a touch screen with
colored graphic displays. It shows system operating status, alarm history,
power generated, peak load, fuel consumption, and other data through
various screens. It also provides the operator access to the Demand Control
settings and will display the current demand system operating status. The
demand setpoints are stored in PLC memory and can be changed using the
OIU. The OIU communicates with the PLC via Ethernet communication.
Additional information on the OIU is included in the separate Operation and
Maintenance Manual for the switchgear. All functions performed from the
OIU can also be performed from the server or a remote PC via the internet.
D) MASTER CONTROL AUTO & MANUAL OPERATION - The Master Control
Switch (MCS) on the master section will enable the automatic Demand
Control when in the AUTO position and will disable the automatic Demand
Control when in the MAN ISOCH or MAN BASE positions.
1) When the MCS is in the AUTO position the system will operate
automatically under the control of the PLC and will select the appropriate
size generator to match the power demand. This is the normal mode of
operation for the system and is referred to as Demand Control.
2) The MCS should only be placed in the MAN ISOCH position in the event
of a failure of the PLC. With the MCS in the MAN ISOCH position the
generator sets must be manually controlled. Each GCP must be set to
the MAN mode. The operator must select the appropriate generator for
the power demand, manually start the unit, and place it on line. See
GCP section below for procedure.
3) The MCS should only be placed in the MAN BASE position for testing.
This setting should not be used for normal operation.
E) DEMAND CONTROL - The automatic Demand Control system operates
whenever the MCS is in the AUTO position.
1) Generators are considered available for Demand Control only when their
GCP is in the AUTO mode and there are no alarms. See GCP and
Alarm sections below for additional descriptions. The Demand Control
system will utilize all available generators as required to meet the load on
the system. The demand levels are shown in the table below. The
operator can view the current kW load and the Demand Control setpoints
on the OIU.
2) On initial startup the Demand Control is activated after the feeder
breaker has been closed for one minute. This allows the PLC time to
determine the power demand on the system. See Main Feeder Breaker
Control section below for additional description.
3) The PLC monitors the load on the system and compares it to the
connected generating capacity. The Demand Control provides 2 levels
of control for increasing load - RAISE and OVERLOAD, and 1 level of
control for decreasing load – LOWER. When the load exceeds the
RAISE level for a pre-set time delay (usually 3 minutes) the Demand
Control will switch to the next higher level of generating capacity. When
the load exceeds the OVERLOAD level the Demand Control will
immediately switch to the next higher level of generating capacity (no
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time delay). When the load drops below the LOWER level for a pre-set
time delay (usually 5 minutes) the Demand Control will switch to the next
lower level of generating capacity. Following is a list of demand levels
for each combination of generators at the time of the original plant
commissioning:
DEMAND
LEVEL
GEN ON-
LINE
KW
RAISE
LEVEL
LOWER
LEVEL
OVERLOAD
LEVEL
0 HYDRO 120 VARIES --- 120
1 #1 60 50 0 60
2 #2 100 90 40 100
3 #3 190 180 75 190
4 #1 & #3 250 230 160 250
5 #2 & #3 290 270 210 290
6 ALL 350 --- 250 ---
F) HYDRO GENERATOR CONTROL – The hydro generator can be started,
stopped, and controlled by the diesel plant switchgear via a remote
communication link between the two plants.
1) Place Hydro Generator On Line - On the computer open the hydro
SCADA control (old system) and enable the hydro generator. On the
hydro SCADA control enable the demand control (this allows the diesel
plant PLC to control the hydro system). Close the hydro SCADA control.
2) Set Hydro Generator Max Load - On the computer open the diesel plant
demand control screen and set the hydro max kW setpoint. Note that this
should normally be set to 120kW unless low water conditions require a
reduced setpoint.
3) Normal Hydro Generator Operation – Once the hydro max kW has been
set, the hydro generator will gradually pick up load. If the power demand
is less than the hydro max setpoint, the diesel will cool down and turn off.
If the power demand is greater than the hydro max setpoint a diesel will
stay on line with a nominal 30kW minimum load.
4) Take Hydro Generator Off Line - On the diesel plant demand control
screen set the hydro max kW setpoint to 10kW. A diesel will start (if not
already running) and gradually pick up load. When the diesel plant has
taken over the entire load, open the hydro SCADA control (old system)
and disable the hydro generator. Close the hydro SCADA control.
5) Communication Failure - If the communication link to the hydro fails the
HYDRO COM ALARM light will illuminate. The hydro will continue to
operate until the system becomes unstable. In the event of an outage, the
diesel plant should automatically start up. If there is a fault at the diesel
plant, follow the procedure below for Generator Set Alarms and Faults.
G) GENSET CONTROL PACKAGE (GCP) – Each diesel generator set is
controlled by the GCP located on the front panel of the associated generator
section in the switchgear. The GCP has four operating modes which are
selected by the blue buttons: AUTO, MAN, TEST, and STOP (off). The
mode can be selected individually for each generator. Under normal
operating conditions all GCP’s should be set to AUTO mode.
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1) With the GCP in the AUTO mode the generator set is controlled by the
PLC under the Demand Control system. On a start command from the
PLC the GCP will start the unit, synchronize it to the bus, and close the
contactor to place the unit on line. On a stop command from the PLC the
GCP will shed the load off the unit, open the contactor to take the unit off
line, run the engine through a cool down period, and then shut the
engine off. Note that under normal automatic operation the PLC will not
take a unit off line until the next unit is on line. This provides for
continuous power without interruption as different generators are used to
meet the varying load.
2) With the GCP in the MAN mode the unit can be started by holding the
START button on the GCP until the engine is running. The generator
contactor can then be closed by pressing the contactor ON button. The
PLC will remove this generator set from use in the normal Demand
Control as long as the GCP is in the MAN position. Note that the unit will
continue to run until taken out of MAN mode, stopped, or taken off line.
a) If the GCP is changed from the MAN mode to the AUTO mode
control is returned to the PLC. If the Demand Control does not
require this unit to be on-line, the contactor will open and the engine
will shut off after a cool-down period
b) If the blue STOP button is pressed while a unit is in MAN mode, the
GCP will check to see if any other generators are on line. If there is
another unit on-line, the GCP will shed the load to the other unit,
open the contactor, and shut off the engine after a cool-down period.
If there is no other unit on-line, the contactor will open and the
engine will shut off after a cool-down period.
c) If the red STOP button is pressed while a unit is in MAN mode, the
contactor will open and the engine will shut off immediately without
going through a cool-down period.
d) Pressing the contactor OFF button while the unit is operating in MAN
mode will open the contactor and take the unit off line. Pressing the
red STOP button will shut off the engine immediately without a cool-
down period. The engine can be allowed to cool down by waiting
two minutes prior to pressing the red STOP button.
e) If a unit is left running in the manual mode with the contactor in the
open position for 5 minutes, it will shut down and a cool down/lockout
will be indicated on the generator section. The unit will have to be
reset to run again.
3) The TEST mode is only used to check an engine after performing
repairs. When the TEST button is pressed the engine will automatically
start and run but the contactor will not close. The unit will continue to run
for 5 minutes or until taken out of TEST mode. If the engine
malfunctions or if testing is complete, shut the engine off by pressing the
blue STOP button. If the engine performs satisfactorily, place the unit
back in AUTO mode.
4) When the blue STOP button is pressed, the generator set is removed
from service and cannot be started. The PLC will remove this generator
set from use in the normal Demand Control as long as the GCP is in
STOP mode.
5) The GCP monitors the engine functions such as temperature and oil
level. The GCP will automatically shut a unit down in the event of a
problem. See the Generator Set Alarms and Faults Section below.
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H) GENERATOR CONTACTOR CONTROL – Each generator is provided with a
contactor that is used to connect and disconnect the generator to the bus.
The contactor is controlled by the GCP. If the bus is energized (hydro
generator or other diesels on line) the GCP will adjust the engine speed and
synchronize the generator to the bus before closing the contactor. If the bus
is dead (black start) the GCP will adjust the engine speed and close the
contactor. A red light indicates that the contactor is closed and a green light
indicates that the contactor is open.
1) With the GCP in the AUTO mode the contactor will close when the PLC
selects the unit to operate as required by the Demand Control. The
contactor will open when the PLC takes the unit off line.
2) With the GCP in the MAN ISOCH position pressing the contactor ON
button on the GCP will close the contactor and pressing the contactor
OFF button will open the contactor.
I) MAIN FEEDER BREAKER CONTROL – The Main Feeder breaker is used to
connect the bus to the step up transformer that serves the community load.
The Master Control Switch (MCS) determines the main feeder breaker
operation. Under normal (automatic) operation the breaker is controlled by
the PLC. A control knob can be used to manually control the breaker. A red
light indicates that the breaker is closed and a green light indicates that the
breaker is open.
1) On a normal startup when the MCS is in the AUTO position, the PLC will
attempt to start all available generator sets. This is to ensure that there
is adequate generating capacity on line prior to energizing the
community. The PLC will normally wait for a pre-set time delay (usually
15 seconds) after the available generators are on line before closing the
main feeder breaker.
2) When the MCS is in the AUTO position the main feeder breaker can be
opened at any time by rotating the breaker control knob to the OPEN
position. The PLC will then start all available generators and re-close the
breaker fifteen seconds after the available generators are on line.
3) When the MCS is in the MAN ISOCH position and the bus is live, the
main feeder breaker can be closed at any time by rotating the control
knob for the main feeder breaker to the CLOSE position. The breaker
can be opened by rotating the knob to the OPEN position.
J) METERING – The master section has a totalizing meter for the main bus and
a separate meter for station service. Additional metering data is displayed on
the OIU.
1) The totalizing (bus) meter has multiple screens that can be viewed by
pressing the buttons at the bottom. Pressing the POWER button
displays running kW load, pressing the V,I,Hz button displays the
frequency, pressing the VOLTS button displays the voltage for all three
phases, and pressing the AMPS button displays the amperage for all
three phases. Pressing the ENERGY button displays the total kWh
generated. Note that this display actually reads in MWh so the
number needs to be divided by 1,000 to convert to kWh.
2) The station service meter is similar to the totalizing meter. Typically the
only display used is ENERGY to read the station service total kWh used.
Note that this display also reads in MWh.
3) The OIU provides a display of much of the information from the totalizing
meter and station service meter. In addition, it provides a display of the
station service peak kW load which can be reset after each reading by
pressing the RESET button on the screen. The total fuel pumped into the
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day tank and the overall plant fuel efficiency (kWH/gallon) are also
displayed on the OIU. The fuel consumption for individual engines with
electronic fuel injection (Gen #1 and Gen #2) can be read from the OIU.
K) EMERGENCY STOP - The emergency stop button located on the master
section door will immediately shut down all running engines. The emergency
stop shutdown must be reset by first pulling the emergency stop button out to
its normal operating position and then pushing the alarm reset button located
on the master section. The GCP for each generator must also be reset.
L) FIRE ALARM - The switchgear has been set up to allow connection to a
future fire alarm system. If a fire alarm/suppression system is installed and
connected to the switchgear input, an alarm signal will shut down all running
engines. The fire alarm shutdown must be reset by first clearing the fire
alarm input signal at the fire system panel, and then pushing the alarm reset
button located on the master section. The GCP for each generator must also
be reset.
M) SYSTEM LOW WATER LEVEL - The system low water level monitors the
system coolant level common to all the engines. Low water level detection
will shut down all running engines. The low water level shutdown must be
reset by first clearing the cause of the low water level signal (adding coolant)
and then pushing the alarm reset button located on the master section. The
GCP for each generator must also be reset.
N) LOW FUEL LEVEL - The system monitors the diesel fuel level in the day
tank. Low fuel level detection will sound an exterior alarm horn and will
illuminate the alarm light on the master section after the signal is received
from the day tank. The exterior alarm horn can be silenced by pressing the
SILENCE button on the day tank control panel. If the low fuel level is not
corrected within 2 hours of the initial signal, all running engines will be shut
down. Pressing the alarm reset button on the master section any time during
the initial 2 hour period will reset the 2 hour timer allowing the plant operator
time to add diesel fuel to the day tank without shutting down the generators.
Pressing the alarm reset button after the plant has shut down will allow the
plant to be re-started so that diesel fuel can be added to the day tank. The
GCP for each generator must also be reset prior to starting. To clear the day
tank level alarm the cause of the day tank low fuel level must be corrected
and the alarm reset button on the master section must be pressed again.
O) FEEDER BREAKER OVERCURRENT – If the main feeder circuit breaker
trips, the generator will continue to operate but power to the step up
transformer will be off and the FEEDER BREAKER OVERCURRENT lamp
will illuminate. The cause of the breaker overload must be corrected, the
breaker must be re-set, and the alarm reset button located on the master
section must be pressed.
P) GENERATOR SET ALARMS AND FAULTS – Each engine-generator is
protected with warning alarms and shutdowns through its GCP. Protection is
provided for both engine problems such as low oil level, high jacket water
temperature, overspeed, etc. and for power problems such as over current,
under frequency, reverse power, etc. Most faults will take the unit off line
and run through a cool down cycle while some faults will shut down the
engine immediately. All faults are indicated by the lamps at the top of the
generator control section and are also displayed on the face of the GCP.
The cause of the fault must be corrected first. To clear the alarm on the GCP
press the blue STOP button and then the RESET button. The unit can then
be placed back into the AUTO mode. Note that a fault on one engine-
generator set will only affect that generator and will not cause an alarm on
the other generator sets or the master section. Note also that the master
section faults listed above (fire, emergency stop, low water, and low fuel) will
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cause all generator sets to be taken off line. In these events the GCP for
each generator section must be reset to place the unit back in service.
3.2 Engine Generators:
A) MAINTENANCE & REPAIR - Separate service manuals are provided for
each engine-generator unit. Refer to the manufacturer’s manuals for specific
maintenance and repair instructions, parts lists, and other literature required
for service. Daily inspection of generators plus regular maintenance tasks
and the appropriate time intervals are listed under Tab II – Periodic
Maintenance and Inspections.
B) ALARMS - The generator sets are provided with protective devices that will
provide a warning or take the unit out of service in the event of mechanical or
electrical problems. All of the alarm conditions are indicated by annunciation
lights at the top of each generator control section on the switchgear and on
the face of the GCP. See additional description under Section 3.1 above.
Note that the OIL LEVEL alarm may annunciate for either a high or low level
condition. Check the dipstick to verify the cause of the alarm. In the event of
an alarm the cause must be determined, the condition corrected, and then
the GCP must be cleared by first pressing the blue STOP button and then
pressing the RESET button. The unit can then be placed back in service.
C) AIR & CRANKCASE FILTER ALARMS – The air filters and the crankcase
breather filters are equipped with visual indicators for pressure drop. When
the filter gets dirty and the pressure drop reaches a preset level the indicator
will display red. The filter must be changed and the rubber button on the end
of the indicator must be pressed to clear the red alarm. In addition to the
visual indicator, the intake air manifold on these units are equipped with a
vacuum sensor that is connected to the switchgear. When the vacuum
exceeds a preset limit the engine will be taken off line and a red AIR FILTER
PLUGGED lamp will illuminate. The air filter must be replaced and the GCP
must be reset before the unit can be placed back in service.
D) FAILURE TO START / OVERCRANK – The GCP will make up to 4 attempts
to start an engine with a pre-set cranking time of 10 seconds and a 10
second pause between each attempt. If the engine does not start after the
fourth time the OVERCRANK and ENGINE ALARM lamps will illuminate and
a FAIL TO START banner will appear on the GCP. If the engine does not
crank or cranks slow, check the battery voltage and fluid level. Verify that the
battery charger is operating. If the battery is good but the engine does not
crank check the starter solenoid. If the engine cranks but does not start
check the fuel supply. Make sure the fuel valve is on, crack the bleed fitting
on the fuel filter, prime the filter with the hand pump, and close the bleed
fitting. On engines with mechanical governors (Gen #3) verify that the
actuator operates while the engine is cranking.
3.3 Fuel System:
The fuel system for this facility consists of a 1,000 gallon intermediate storage
tank located adjacent to the power plant and a 160 gallon day tank that is located
in the generation room. The intermediate tank needs to be filled when it gets
below the 50% level. Filling the intermediate tank is a manually controlled
operation. See the Bulk Fuel System Operation and Maintenance Manual and
any placards for the intermediate tank filling procedure. The day tank is
connected to all of the engines through distribution piping along the wall with
isolation valves at the branch connection to each engine. The day tank fills
automatically as fuel is used and has several safety systems to prevent an
overfill or running the engines out of fuel. The following sections describe normal
operation and troubleshooting of the day tank.
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A) OVERVIEW - Under normal operation the day tank will start a fill cycle when
the level drops to approximately 50% and stop when the level rises to
approximately 90%. The supply pipe to the day tank is connected to an
actuated (motorized) ball valve that is located on the outlet of the
intermediate tank. This valve is normally closed and only opens when the
day tank is filling. A control panel runs the automatic fill function and
provides indication of alarm conditions. An exterior alarm horn and strobe on
the outside of the plant activates when an alarm occurs. The day tank needs
to be checked daily and the panel alarm functions need to be tested monthly.
These procedures are outlined under Tab II – Periodic Maintenance and
Inspections.
B) FILTER - A filter is located adjacent to the day tank upstream of the solenoid
valves. The element should be changed every six months or more frequently
if significant sediment is observed. Water can be drained from the bottom of
the filter bowl through the drain valve on the bottom. To change the filter
element, close valve labeled "NORMALLY OPEN, CLOSE ONLY FOR
EMERGENCIES…” upstream of the filter. Drain fuel from bottom of filter
bowl being careful to catch all drips. Unscrew bowl using special filter
wrench and remove old element. Install new 10 micron element equal to the
original element and re-install bowl. Open valve labeled "NORMALLY
OPEN, CLOSE ONLY…”. Check for leaks.
C) NORMAL OPERATION - When the fuel level drops to the pump start float
switch, the normally closed day tank solenoid valve opens, the remote
actuator valve opens, the green "REMOTE ACTUATOR VALVE OPEN” lamp
is illuminated, the pump starts, and the green "PUMP ON” lamp is
illuminated. When fuel level rises to the pump stop float switch the normally
closed day tank solenoid valve closes, the remote actuator valve closes, the
green "REMOTE ACTUATOR VALVE OPEN” lamp turns off, the pump stops,
and the green "PUMP ON” lamp turns off. See Sequence of Operations on
the Record Drawings under Tab VI for more detailed information on the
automatic fill sequence.
D) POWER FAILURE - If the green “POWER ON” lamp on the face of the
control panel is not on, verify that the disconnect switch on the face of the
panel is in the “ON” position. If the green lamp does not turn on check the
circuit breaker in the station service panel board.
E) PUMP TIME OUT ALARM - The day tank control panel includes a timer relay
that is activated each time the pump is started and shuts the pump off after
20 minutes of operation. An alarm condition occurs if the timer times-out
prior to the fuel level reaching the normal fill level (a normal fill cycle takes
10-15 minutes). The time out alarm is indicated by the alarm horn sounding
and the red "PUMP TIME OUT ALARM" lamp on the day control tank panel
illuminating. If a time-out alarm condition occurs the most likely cause is a
low fuel level in the intermediate tank. Other possible causes include: a
closed valve; a dirty day tank filter; a plugged, frozen or broken distribution
pipeline; loss of prime to the suction pump; a worn or failed suction pump; an
improperly set or failed pump timer relay; a failed solenoid valve; or a stuck
remote actuator valve. Pressing the "PUSH TO SILENCE TIME-OUT &
RESTART PUMP" button on the day tank control panel will silence the time
out alarm, turn off the alarm light, and start another fill cycle.
F) OVERFILL LEVEL ALARM – An alarm condition occurs if the day tank
overfills and the fuel level reaches the overfill float switch. The overfill level
alarm is indicated by the alarm horn sounding and the red "OVERFILL
LEVEL ALARM" lamp illuminating. The pump down pump, PDF-2 will run for
approximately 4 minutes to bring the fuel level back down into the normal
range. If an overfill level condition occurs when the fuel level in the
intermediate tank is below the level in the day tank, the most likely cause is
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a stuck or failed pump stop float switch. If the fuel level in the intermediate
tank is above the level in the day tank other possible causes of this condition
include a failed normally closed solenoid valve in conjunction with an
actuated ball valve that is not fully closed or the pressure relief valve (PRV)
in the day tank supply piping is stuck open. The cause of the overfill must be
determined and corrected to prevent a spill. Pressing the "PUSH TO
SILENCE OVERFILL/LOW LEVEL ALARM" button will silence the alarm
horn, turn off the alarm light, and reset the panel so another fill cycle can
start when the fuel level drops to the pump start float switch.
G) LOW FUEL LEVEL ALARM – An alarm condition occurs if the day tank fuel
level reaches the low alarm float switch. The low level alarm is indicated by
the alarm horn sounding and the red "LOW FUEL LEVEL ALARM" lamp
illuminating. The low level alarm also starts a 2 hour timer in the switchgear
that will shut the generators down if the low level is not corrected. See
Section 3.1 N for a more detailed description. If a low fuel level condition
occurs the most likely cause is a low fuel level in the intermediate tank.
Other possible causes include: a stuck or failed pump start float switch; a
closed valve; a dirty day tank filter; a plugged, frozen or broken distribution
pipeline; loss of prime to the suction pump; a worn or failed suction pump; a
failed solenoid valve; or a stuck remote actuator valve. Pressing the "PUSH
TO SILENCE OVERFILL/LOW LEVEL ALARM" button will silence the alarm
horn. Pressing the "PUSH TO SILENCE TIME-OUT & RESTART PUMP"
button will start another fill cycle.
H) PUMP FAILURE - Under normal operation when the pump is started the
green "PUMP ON" lamp will illuminate. When the lamp illuminates the pump
motor starter (contactor) inside the control panel should close making a solid
"click" sound. If this occurs and the pump motor does not run the problem is
most likely a failed pump or a fault in the wiring.
I) NO FLOW - If the pump runs but no fuel is flowing verify that the manual ball
valves at the intermediate tank and the day tank are open. Verify that the
normally closed solenoid valve opens (the solenoid should make a "click"
sound when the pump starts). Verify that the actuator valve opens (the shaft
of the valve will rotate 90 degrees in approximately 10 seconds and there is a
position indicator on the base of the actuator). If an actuator valve is stuck it
can be manually operated (opened and closed) using a wrench for
emergency operation. The actuator valve will need to be serviced or
replaced.
J) PRESS TO TEST BUTTONS - Momentary contact buttons are provided to
test the pumps and alarm horn. Pressing day tank fill pump P-DF1 "PUSH
TO TEST" button starts timer T1, momentarily opens the normally closed
solenoid valve and actuated ball valve, energizes day tank fill pump P-DF1,
and turns on the pump P-DF1 "ON" light. Pump P-DF1 is locked out if the
tank is at the overfill level. Pressing the pump down pump P-DF2 "PUSH TO
TEST" button energizes pump down pump P-DF2 and turns on the pump P-
DF2 "ON" light. Pressing the "PUSH TO TEST DAY TANK ALARM" button
momentarily energizes the alarm horn/strobe.
K) EMERGENCY MANUAL FILL - In the event of a failure of the pump or
control system the day tank can be manually filled using the hand priming
pump. Turn off the power to the day tank control panel. Go out to the
intermediate tank and manually open the actuator valve using a wrench.
Note that the shaft must be rotated 90 degrees and the pin on the valve shaft
will point to the OPEN indicator when the valve is open. Open the valve near
the day tank labeled “NORMALLY CLOSED, OPEN ONLY FOR HAND
PRIMING DAY TANK”. Operate the hand priming pump while continually
monitoring the fuel level gauge.
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3.4 Cooling System:
All of the engines are connected into a common cooling piping manifold. The
upper pipe is the discharge (hot) pipe and the lower pipe is the suction (cold)
pipe. The coolant runs through the discharge pipe to a pair of remote radiators
and then returns through the suction pipe to the engines. A variable frequency
drive (VFD) is provided for control of each radiator. Pressure gauges and
thermometers have been installed in key locations to allow the system operation
to be monitored.
A) NORMAL OPERATION - The coolant temperature should be 180F-200F in
the discharge pipe and 10F-20F colder in the suction pipe and the pressure
in the suction pipe should be 3 PSI – 5 PSI. The glycol level in the
expansion tank should be between 1/2 and 2/3. Both radiator VFD panels
should have the power on and be set to NORMAL and VFD modes.
Typically one radiator will be operating between 10 Hz and 60 Hz and the
second radiator may cycle on and off or remain off. A running engine should
operate between 190F and 200F or possibly 10F higher for a marine
configuration engine. The off line engines should normally be at 120F-160F.
B) ENGINE CONNECTIONS – Normally open ball valves are provided at the
branch piping connection to each engine. The upper discharge hose
connects to the engine thermostat. The discharge connection also includes
a one-way check valve and a small vent valve that can be used to bleed air
from an engine after service. A silicone boot is installed over the first 12” of
the upper hose to protect it from the heat of the exhaust manifold. A small
hose runs parallel to the upper hose and connects from the engine
thermostat to a 3/4” ball valve on the discharge piping main. This hose
provides circulation of coolant to pre-heat the engine when it is not running.
The lower suction hose connects to the engine water pump. The suction
connection also includes a normally closed drain valve and an RTD for
sensing the return coolant temperature.
C) RADIATORS – The remote radiators are connected in parallel so that one
half of the coolant flows through each one. Each radiator is provided with
isolation valves that can be closed to allow one radiator to be taken out of
service while the other one operates. The radiators are also equipped with
an air vent line near the top that is left open to allow air to bleed up into the
expansion tank. Drain valves are installed on the radiator cores.
D) RADIATOR VFD – A variable frequency drive (VFD) is provided for each
radiator. The VFD is located in the upper portion of the switchgear feeder
section. A pair of temperature sensors in the coolant suction (return) main
monitor the temperature and provide a signal to each VFD. The VFD then
adjusts the speed of the radiator fan to maintain a constant coolant return
temperature. The temperature controls for the two radiators are typically set
about 10F apart so that one radiator acts as the lead unit and the other acts
as the backup unit. The radiator fans turn off when the temperature drops
below the minimum setpoint. See the Mechanical Specifications Sequence
of Operation in the Record Drawings under Tab VI for normal setpoints. See
the switchgear operation and maintenance manual for additional detail on the
sequence of operation. In the event of a VFD failure or high temperature
alarm the radiator can be operated full speed by selecting BYPASS mode on
the VFD.
E) EXPANSION TANK & GLYCOL MAKE-UP – A 24 gallon capacity expansion
tank provides room for expansion and contraction of the coolant as the
temperature varies. The expansion tank is equipped with a 2.5 PSI pressure
cap to limit the system pressure. The coolant level in the site gauge on the
expansion tank needs to be checked daily. The expansion tank should be
between 1/2 and 2/3 full at normal operating temperature. The system is
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charged with a 50% mix of Shell Rotella ELC ethylene glycol and treated
water. When the fluid level drops add only pre-mixed solution identical to the
original fluid, do not add water or other types of anti-freeze. A hand pump
is mounted near the expansion tank for adding coolant. Place the hose in
the drum or pail of pre-mixed glycol solution. Open the valve labeled
“NORMALLY CLOSED, OPEN ONLY FOR ADDING COOLANT, ETHYLENE
GLYCOL ONLY”. Operate the hand pump until the expansion tank is 2/3 full.
Close the valve, remove the hose, and seal the drum or pail.
F) LOW COOLANT ALARM – The expansion tank is equipped with a low level
switch. If the coolant level drops to the bottom of the expansion tank, all
engines will be shut down and the LOW COOLANT ALARM lamp on the
switchgear will illuminate. Check for leaks and use isolation valves to close
off the affected section. Add glycol to the system as described above. Reset
the alarm and place the plant back in service. Repair or replace any failed
piping or hoses.
G) HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM – If an engine shuts down on high
temperature alarm but the coolant piping temperature is normal, check the
branch piping valves to make sure they are open and check the engine water
pump for failure. If the entire cooling system overheats check the radiator
VFD panels for an alarm. The radiator fans can be operated at full speed by
placing the VFD panel in BYPASS mode. Verify that the normally open
valves at the radiators are open.
3.5 Plant Heating & Ventilation:
The control room is heated by an electric unit heater. The generation room is not
heated but is equipped with exhaust fans for cooling and ventilation.
A) ELECTRIC UNIT HEATER – There is an electric unit heater located in the
control room (UH-1). The unit heater is equipped with a thermostat. The
thermostat should normally be set to no more than 65F. Proper operation
can be verified by turning the thermostat up temporarily.
B) EXHAUST FANS & INTAKE AIR – An air intake is located in the generation
room near the exterior door. The intake is equipped with a motorized
damper which is normally closed and opens any time a diesel engine runs..
There are two exhaust fans located on the wall above Generator #3. Each
fan is equipped with a motorized damper that opens whenever the fan runs
and a separate thermostat. The fans operate whenever the temperature in
the generation room is above the setting on the thermostat, usually 80F.
Proper operation can be verified by turning the thermostat down. If the
generation room overheats the most likely causes are stuck dampers on the
intake or exhaust ducts or a failed exhaust fan. Verify that circuit breakers
and disconnect switches are on.
3.6 Station Service Electrical System:
The station service electrical system provides power for operation of everything
at the plant including interior and exterior lights, receptacles, battery chargers,
fans, and pumps. It includes a transformer, a panelboard with circuit breakers,
lighting, devices, and associated wiring and raceways. The majority of the
station service wiring is run in wireway with surface mounted conduit for branch
connections to individual devices.
A) TRANSFORMER – The station service transformer is located in the control
room. It is a dry type transformer that converts the 480V three phase power
from the switchgear bus to 120/208V three phase. Power is supplied to the
transformer through the station service circuit breaker located in the master
section of the switchgear.
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B) PANELBOARD – The 120/208V power from the station service transformer
is distributed through the station service panelboard “SS” which is located
adjacent to the transformer. Individual circuit breakers are provided for each
circuit. Single pole breakers provide 120V single phase power. Two pole
breakers provide 208V single phase power. Ground fault interrupter (GFI)
circuit breakers are installed on all receptacle circuits. Note that the
radiators are powered directly from the variable frequency drives in the
switchgear and are not connected to the 120/208V portion of the station
service system but the power is metered with the other station service.
C) LIGHTING & EMERGENCY LIGHTS – The interior light fixtures are
fluorescent with high efficiency T5 style ballasts and 54W tubes. The exterior
light fixtures are metal halide with photocell control. When replacing
tubes/lamps be sure to use the same type as the original. The emergency
lights have battery packs that provide up to 90 minutes of operation in the
event of a loss of power on the main lighting circuit. Emergency lights can be
tested by pushing the press to test button on each fixture or by shutting off
the circuit breakers for the main lighting.
D) PILOT LIGHT SWITCHES – Red pilot light disconnect switches are installed
on all devices that should normally have power. This includes unit heaters,
fans, pumps, battery chargers, etc. These switches should only be turned off
to work on a system or take a specific piece of equipment out of service.
Tab IV.
Inspection & Service
Log Forms
Monthly InspectionDate:Monthly InspectionDate:Monthly InspectionDate:Monthly InspectionDate:Monthly InspectionDate:Monthly InspectionDate:6 Month InspectionDate:Note: Have certified technician test and recertify fire suppression system every year (coordinate with annual school inspection).Emergency Lights (press to test): Thermostats (heat = 70F, ventilation = 80 F):Comments:Switchgear Lamp Test (master & engines):Battery Fluid Levels (distilled water only):Emergency Lights (press to test):Day Tank Press to Test:Flourescent Lights (check & replace):Thermostats (heat = 70F, ventilation = 80 F):Switchgear Lamp Test (master & engines):Battery Fluid Levels (distilled water only):Emergency Lights (press to test):Day Tank Press to Test:Flourescent Lights (check & replace):Thermostats (heat = 70F, ventilation = 80 F):Switchgear Lamp Test (master & engines):Battery Fluid Levels (distilled water only):Emergency Lights (press to test):Day Tank Press to Test:Flourescent Lights (check & replace):Thermostats (heat = 70F, ventilation = 80 F):Switchgear Lamp Test (master & engines):Battery Fluid Levels (distilled water only):Emergency Lights (press to test):Switchgear Lamp Test (master & engines):Battery Fluid Levels (distilled water only):Emergency Lights (press to test):Switchgear Lamp Test (master & engines):Battery Fluid Levels (distilled water only):Day Tank Press to Test:Flourescent Lights (check & replace):Thermostats (heat = 70F, ventilation = 80 F):Day Tank Press to Test:Flourescent Lights (check & replace):Thermostats (heat = 70F, ventilation = 80 F):Day Tank Press to Test:Flourescent Lights (check & replace):Wipe Down Lights & Paddle Fans:Test Glycol (coolant & heat recovery):Comments:Intake Air Filters (check & replace):Piping Air Vents (bleed then valve off):POWER PLANT GENERAL INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE LOG COMMUNITY:
Tab V.
Equipment Suppliers
&
Service Instructions
OUZINKIE POWER PLANT INDEX OF MATERIALS, VENDORS, & SERVICE PROVIDERS
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Alaska Diesel Electric (907) 562-2222 John Deere
Marsh Creek Technical Svcs (907) 258-0050 All Brands
Precision Power (907) 561-7797 All Brands
SWITCHGEAR
See separate O&M Manual for
additional information and all
product literature.
Serial # 6186 Controlled Power
(425) 485-1778
ENGINE GENERATORS & ACCESSORIES
Engine-Generator Units - See
separate Service Manuals for
each individual unit for
additional information and all
product literature
Gen #1 (67kW)
John Deere 4045TFM75 &
Marathon 361PSL1602
Gen #2 (100kW)
John Deere 6068TFM76 &
Marathon 363PSL1607
Gen #3 (180kW)
John Deere 6081AF001 &
Marathon MagnaPlus 432PSL6210
Marsh Creek Technical Svcs
(907) 258-0050
Oil & Fuel Filters See Parts Manual for each engine Inlet Petroleum
(907) 274-3835
Air Filter See Actual Installed Filter on Unit
Crankcase Breather Filter See Actual Installed Filter on Unit
Glycol Filter Wix 24069 element
Oil Chevron Delo 400, SAE 30
Battery Size 8D Alaska Battery
(907) 562-4949
Battery Charger Charles Industries AA1220-HLPR
Marsh Creek Technical Svcs
(907) 258-0050
FUEL SYSTEM
Intermediate Fuel Tank 1,000 Gallon Double Wall Tank Greer Tank
(907) 243-2455
Actuator Ball Valve (1") Nutron T3-R10R01LZ-06 Ball Valve
RCS SXR-0897 Electric Actuator
DG Valve Systems
(780) 413-1760
Day Tank Control Panel See Panel Record Drawings - Tab VI See label on panel for
manufacturer
Day Tank Float Switch Innovative Components LS-12-111/2
with minimum 60" long lead wires
Ace Supply
(907) 277-4113
Day Tank Level Gauge Rochester 8660 gauge with
side-view Dial #5025S00570
Day Tank Filter Goldenrod canister # 495 with
10 micron element # 470-5
Day Tank Meter AMCO Part # OIL 180373
with Part # OIL 19813 Pulser
Day Tank Solenoid Valve Normally Closed - ASCO 8210G94
Normally Open - ASCO 8210G34
Day Tank Fill Pump Oberdorfer C992M3E5QF50 (1/2")
Day Tank Pump Down Pump Oberdorfer N994RH-J46 (1/2",
Day Tank Hand Priming Pump GPI Model HP-100 (piston)
Fusible Valve Firomatic 200F (1/2")
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OUZINKIE POWER PLANT INDEX OF MATERIALS, VENDORS, & SERVICE PROVIDERS
FUEL SYSTEM (continued)
Flanged Ball Valve PBV C-5410-31-2236-GLNL Puget Sound Pipe
(907) 277-7473
Threaded Ball Valve PBV C-5312-38-2236-TL-NC
Threaded Check Valve Milwaukee 510-S
Threaded Pres. Relief Valve Hydroseal 1BV0O (1/2x3/4", 10 PSIG)
Radiator Young Radiator MWC24FRD2 with
Greeheck SE2-20-435-A20 Fan, 2 Hp
Marsh Creek Technical Svcs
(907) 258-0050
Coolant Shell Rotella ELC extended life
ethylene glycol, 50% pre-mix
Inlet Petroleum
(907) 274-3835
Low Coolant Level Alarm Murphy EL150K1
Marsh Creek Technical Svcs
Threaded/Solder End Ball Valve Milwaukee (full port for 2" and smaller,
large port on valves over 2")
Frontier Plumbing Supply
(907) 334-3700
Threaded/Solder End Swing
Check Valve
Milwaukee
Hose End Drain Valve Watts B6000CC
Gauge Cock (Valve) Legend Valve Item #101-531 (1/4")
or 101-532 (3/8")
Expansion Tank Pressure Cap Cim-Tek 60001, 2-1/2 PSI pressure,
1-1/2 Oz. vacuum
Ace Supply
(907) 277-4113
Site Gauge Lube Devices G607-09-A-1-4
Engine Coolant Hoses Thermoid Bellowsflex # 7910
size to match existing
Alaska Rubber & Supply
(907) 562-2200
Coolant Hose Heat Shield Eaton Weatherhead A6936 (2-1/4")
A6940 (2-1/2") A6948 (3")
Small Hoses (fuel, oil, glycol) Eaton Weatherhead H569 hose with
re-usable plated steel JIC swivel ends
Piping Thermometer Tel-Tru AA-375R
(20F-240F, 2-1/2" stem)
Alaska Instrument Company
(907) 561-7511
Temperature Sensor Noshok 800-20/240-1-1-8-8-025-6
Pressure Gauge Wika 9745378 (0-15 PSIG)
Vacuum Sensor Noshok 100-30V-1-1-2-7
Exhaust Fans EF-1 & 2
Greenheck SE2-18-415-A5
Stinebaugh & Associates
(907) 345-8021
Dampers Greenheck VCD-23
Damper Actuator (motor) Belimo LF-120-US up to 24"
Belimo AF-120-US larger than 24"
Thermostat Honeywell T6051A1016
Electrical Equipment See Electrical Equipment Schedule on
Record Drawings - Tab VI
for manufacturer and model
North Coast Electric
(907) 563-5229
COOLING SYSTEM
VENTILATION SYSTEM
STATION SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Note: On the following pages manufacturer's literature has been included for specialty items that may
require service or replacement. For common items such as valves the manufacturer and model has
been listed above along with vendor contact.
PIPING SPECIALTIES
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PIPING SPECIALTIES
• EXPANSION TANK PRESSURE CAP – CIM TEK 60001,
2-1/2 PSI PRESSURE 1-1/2 OZ. VACUUM
• SITE GAUGE – LUBE DEVICES G607-09-A-1-4
ACE SUPPLY
PHONE (907) 277-4113
• PIPING THERMOMETER – TEL-TRU AA-375R (20F-
240F, 2-1/2” STEM)
• TEMPERATURE SENSOR –
NOSHOK 800-20/240-1-1-8-8-025-6
• PRESSURE GAUGE –
WIKA 9745378 (0-15 PSIG)
• VACUUM SENSOR – NOSHOK 100-30V-1-1-2-7
ALASKA INSTRUMENT COMPANY
PHONE (907) 561-7511
VENTILATION SYSTEM
• EXHAUST FANS EF-1 & 2
GREENHECK SE2-18-415-A5
• DAMPERS – GREENHECK VCD-23
• DAMPER ACTUATOR (MOTOR) –
BELIMO LF-120-US FOR UP TO 24” DAMPER
BELIMO AF-120-US FOR LARGER THAN 24” DAMPER
• THERMOSTAT – HONEYWELL T6051A1016
STINEBAUGH & ASSOCIATES
PHONE (907) 345-8021
Tab VI.
Record Drawings
4 in.0 in.Gross Volume =
Volume Volume Volume
0 ft. 0 in. 0 gal. 4 ft. 0 in. 807 gal.
1 in. 3 gal.1 in. 824 gal.
2 in. 9 gal.2 in. 841 gal.
3 in. 17 gal. 85% 3 in. 857 gal.
4 in. 26 gal.4 in. 873 gal.
5 in. 36 gal.5 in. 888 gal.
6 in. 47 gal. 90% 6 in. 903 gal.
7 in. 60 gal.7 in. 917 gal.
8 in. 72 gal.8 in. 930 gal.
9 in. 86 gal.9 in. 943 gal.
10 in. 100 gal. 95% 10 in. 955 gal.
11 in. 115 gal. 11 in. 966 gal.
1 ft. 0 in. 130 gal. 5 ft. 0 in. 977 gal.
15% 1 in. 146 gal.1 in. 986 gal.
2 in. 162 gal.2 in. 993 gal.
3 in. 179 gal.3 in. 999 gal.
4 in. 196 gal.4 in. 1,003 gal.
5 in. 213 gal.
6 in. 231 gal.
7 in. 249 gal.
8 in. 268 gal.
9 in. 286 gal.
10 in. 305 gal.
11 in. 324 gal.
2 ft. 0 in. 343 gal.
1 in. 363 gal.
2 in. 382 gal.
3 in. 402 gal.
4 in. 422 gal.
5 in. 442 gal.
6 in. 462 gal.
7 in. 481 gal.
8 in. 501 gal.
9 in. 521 gal.
10 in. 541 gal.
11 in. 561 gal.
3 ft. 0 in. 581 gal.
1 in. 601 gal.
2 in. 620 gal.
3 in. 640 gal.
4 in. 659 gal.
5 in. 679 gal.
6 in. 698 gal.
7 in. 716 gal.
8 in. 735 gal.
9 in. 753 gal.
10 in. 771 gal.
11 in. 789 gal.
Depth Depth Depth
OUZINKIE 1,000 GALLON FUEL STORAGE TANK VOLUME
Diameter = 5 ft.1,003 gal.Length = 6 ft.