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Application Forms and Instructions
This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form for
Round 13 of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). A separate application form is available for
projects with a primary purpose of producing heat (see Request for Applications (RFA) Section
1.5). This is the standard form for all other projects, including projects that will produce heat and
electricity. An electronic version of the RFA and both application forms is available online at:
www.akenergyauthority.org/what-we-do/grants-loans/renewable-energy-fund-ref-grants/2020-ref-
application.
What follows are some basic information and instructions for this application:
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) expects this application to be used as part of a two-year
solicitation cycle with an opt-out provision in the second year of the cycle.
If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application forms for
each project.
Multiple phases (e.g. final design, construction) for the same project may be submitted as one
application.
If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide milestones
and grant budget for each phase of the project (see Sections 3.1 and 3.2.2).
In order to ensure that grants provide sufficient benefit to the public, AEA may limit
recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3 Alaska
Administrative Code (ACC) 107.605(1).
If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are
completed and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. Supporting documentation may
include, but is not limited to, reports, conceptual or final designs, models, photos, maps, proof
of site control, utility agreements, business and operation plans, power sale agreements,
relevant data sets, and other materials. Please provide a list of supporting documents in
Section 11 of this application and attach the documents to your application.
If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with your
submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed. Please provide a
list of additional information; including any web links, in Section 12 of this application and attach
the documents to your application. For guidance on application best practices please refer to
the resource-specific Best Practices Checklists; links to the checklists can be found in the
appendices list at the end of the accompanying REF Round 13 RFA.
In the Sections below, please enter responses in the spaces provided. You may add additional
rows or space to the form to provide sufficient space for the information, or attach additional
sheets if needed.
If you need assistance with your application, please contact AEA’s Grants Manager Karin St.
Clair by email at grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at (907) 771-3081.
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REMINDER:
AEA is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials submitted to AEA may be
subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no statutory exemptions apply.
All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final recommendations
are made to the legislature. Please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the applicant would
like those excluded from the web posting of this application.
In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or proprietary
company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by AEA. If you want
information to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept confidential. If
the Authority determines it is not confidential, it will be treated as a public record in
accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon request.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Please specify the legal grantee that will own, operate, and maintain the project upon completion.
Name (Name of utility, IPP, local government, or other government entity)
Kotzebue Electric Association, Inc.
Tax ID # 92-0021979
Date of last financial statement audit:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
P.O Box 44 245 Lagoon Avenue
Kotzebue, AK 99752-0044 Kotzebue, AK 99752
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-442-3491 907-442-2482 M_shroyer@kea.coop
1.1 Applicant Point of Contact / Grants Manager
Name: Martin Shroyer Title: CEO/General Manager
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 44
Kotzebue, AK 99752-0044
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-442-3491 907-442-2482 M_shroyer@kea.coop
1.1.1 Applicant Signatory Authority Contact Information
Name: Martin Shroyer Title: CEO/General Manager
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 44
Kotzebue, AK 99752-0044
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-442-3491 907-442-2482 M_shroyer@kea.coop
1.1.2 Applicant Alternate Points of Contact
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
Matt Bergan, PE 907-442-3491 907-442-2482 M_bergan@kea.coop
1.2 Applicant Minimum Requirements
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Please check as appropriate. If applicants do not meet the minimum requirements, the application
will be rejected.
1.2.1 Applicant Type
X An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05
CPCN #_(unknown)_____, 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
X 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 g overning 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)
X 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)
X 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 www.akenergyauthority.org/what-we-
do/grants-loans/renewable-energy-fund-ref-grants/2020-ref-application (Any exceptions
should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.) (Indicate yes by checking the
box)
X 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.
Kotzebue Community-Scale Energy Storage System
2.2 Project Location
2.2.1 Location of Project – Latitude and longitude (preferred), street address, or
community name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google Maps by finding 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 Manager Karin St. Clair by email at grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at
(907) 771-3081.
Latitude 66deg 53’ 36.69” N Longitude 162deg 35’ 51.14” W
[Other description of location]
KEA Power Plant Site
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Kotzebue
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 X 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 X 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.
It is the Kotzebue Electric Association (KEA) Board of Director’s goal to achieve 50% renewable
energy generation by 2025. To achieve this goal, a community-scale Battery Energy Storage
System (BESS) is necessary to manage variable generation from wind and solar power.
KEA installed and began operating a small lithium-ion BESS in 2015 that has been successful in
allowing KEA to capture more renewable energy, improve system reliability (outage mitigation) and
reduce diesel importation. To reduce diesel importation by 50%, maintain system reliability and
capture more renewable energy, KEA proposes to construct a community scale BESS. The
proposed BESS will allow for 100+% renewable power generation from renewable resources
(diesel-free power generation) and maximum use of KEA’s wind and solar assets.
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.
REF funding would accomplish final design and any permitting needed to construct and operate a
community scale BESS located at the KEA power plant site. Tasks will include:
1) System power flow study. The Power Flow study will determine the technical battery energy
storage system requirements for achieving operation from 100% penetration from renewables in
KEA’s islanded network. This involves simulating steady state and dynamic effects of a complex
generation mix on the future proposed network. For the study, a PSS/E power flow model of the
system will be created.
In addition to steady state simulations, dynamic simulations must be made to assess system stability
performance in terms of angular stability, frequency regulation, voltage control and disturbance ride
through. Dynamic simulations require dynamic data for all synchronous generators, excitation
systems and turbine governors. This data includes but is not limited to: reactances, inertia, time
constants, controller gains & droops. The disturbances that will be modeled include faults, generator
trips, and load trips.
The results of this study will provide a PSS/E based model of the proposed network, with applicable
plant models. The study will determine limits for system stability to inform generation build out in
the islanded system.
2) Techo-economic study. The technoeconomic study will provide the sizing for the BESS and
the RE for meeting KEA goals for achieving 100% penetration of renewables. The study will
consider the interaction between BESS sizing (both in terms of power and energy capacity) and the
renewable generation that is installed. The study will be based on chronological simulations of the
KEA network incorporating an hourly load energy balance with reserves, and will factor in
expected capital, operational, and maintenance costs. It will provide key results comparing the
existing generation and storage assets against the expected performance of the system with new
wind generation, new solar photovoltaic generation, and new battery energy storage capacity. The
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study results will provide feasibility sizing for the BESS to achieve 100% renewable penetration
based on the existing generation, along with additional BESS sizing and renewable generation for
achieving expanded operation at 100% renewable penetration.
3) Controls design. Design and implementation of system power controls to automatically operate
the BESS in an economic dispatch methodology with system power back up capability.
KEA will provide design for the installation of the BESS at the KEA power plant site (civil, electrical,
mechanical) in-kind as a contribution to the project.
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
($)
1 High-penetration Wind Diesel battery
System.
- Y 4,000,000
2 Kotzebue HR and Ammonia Power
Cycle
- Y 915,627
3 High Penetration Wind-battery-Diesel
Hybrid KEA
518 Y 4,000,000
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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 Power Flow Study 10/1/2
1 3/1/22
Power Flow (PSS/E) study
2 Techno-Economic
Study
10/1/2
1 3/1/22
Techno-Ecomic Study
3 BESS Controls 2/1/22 5/1/22 PLC logic SOE
4 BESS Installation
Design
2/1/22 5/1/22
Construction documents IFC
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3.2 Budget
3.2.1 Funding Sources
Indicate the funding sources for the phase(s) of the project applied for in this funding request.
Grant funds requested in this application $325,000
Cash match to be provideda $75,000
In-kind match to be provideda $25,000
Energy efficiency match providedb $0
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of
above)
$425,000
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.
a Attach documentation for proof (see Section 1.18 of the Request for Applications)
b See Section 8.2 of this application and Section 1.18 of the RFA for requirements for Energy Efficiency
Match.
3.2.2 Cost Overruns
Describe the plan to cover potential cost increases or shortfalls in funding.
KEA has annual operational budget for engineering services and consultants that will be utilized to
cover unexpected or costs for the studies and design of the BESS.
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] $100,000
Feasibility and Conceptual Design [Estimated] $150,000
Final Design and Permitting [Estimated] $425,000
Construction [Estimated] $3,000,000
Total Project Costs (sum of above) Estimated $3,675,000
Metering/Tracking Equipment [not included in project
cost]
Estimated $15,000
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)
Once final design and permitting are complete and the project is “shovel ready”, KEA will seek
funding for procurement and construction of the BESS. KEA intends to seek Federal, State and
Local grants for the project with balance of funding achieved with traditional financing through
cooperative financial entities.
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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 Manager Karin St. Clair by email at
grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at (907) 771-3081.
Phase 1 — Reconnaissance
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project. See
Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of the
RFA )
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TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
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Phase 2 — Feasibility and Conceptual Design
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of
the RFA )
$ $ $
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TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
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Phase 3 — Final Design and Permitting
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant
Funds
Grantee
Matchin
g
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of
the RFA )
$ $ $
Project scoping and
contractor solicitation Sept 30, 2021 $0 $25,000 In-kind $25,000
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
Final system design March 31, 2022 $275,000 $75,000 In-kind $
Final cost estimate and
financing plan May 31, 2022 $25,000 $ $
Updated economic and
financial analyses June 30, 2022 $25,000 $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $325,000 $100,000 $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $75,000 $75,000
Travel & Per Diem $ $25,000 $25,000
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $325,000 $ $325,000
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $325,000 $100,000 $425,000
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Phase 4 — Construction
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Sections 2.3 thru 2.6 of
the RFA )
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TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
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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.
Sources for cost estimates for the power flow study and techno-economic study were provided by
Hitachi-ABB and Electric Power Systems, Inc.
Hitachi-ABB has provide an estimate of $2.5M for community-scale BESS. Shipping and
installation of the BESS would be another $1.0M based on KEA’s cost of installing a smaller scale
BESS in 2015.
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?
The KEA project manager will monitor progress on the project and provide periodic reports to AEA
as required by the REF grant agreement. The KEA project manager will also be available to AEA
at anytime via phone or email to address any project concerns.
A firm, professional services contract for the final design and permitting will lay out specific
milestone dates and deliverables. Scheduled monthly project meetings will be held during the
final design contract period to make sure milestones and tasks are being met.
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.
KEA will utilize the same financial controls that were in place for funding that was received in REF
round 1, 2 and 3. KEA staff project manager, accountant and g eneral manager in coordination
with KEA’s accounting consulting will certify costs on the AEA reporting documents. In addition,
KEA is audited annually in accordance with USDA RUS standards.
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SECTION 4 – QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
4.1 Project Team
Include resumes for known key personnel and contractors, including all functions below, as an
attachment to your application. In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate
PDFs if the applicant would like those excluded from the web posting of this application.
4.1.1 Project Manager
Indicate who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information. If the
applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to solicit project management
support. If the applicant expects project management assistance from AEA or another government
entity, state that in this section.
Matthew I. Bergan, PE
M_bergan@kea.coop
907-412-1591
P.O. Box 44
Kotzebue, AK 99752-0044
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.
Catherine Greene
C_greene@kea.coop
907-442-3491
P.O. Box 44
Kotzebue, AK 99752-0044
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.
KEA Project Manager
Electric Power Systems
Huntley and Associates
Hitachi-ABB Power
4.2 Local Workforce
Describe how the project will use local labor or train a local labor workforce.
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The final design and permitting phase of the BESS will utilize a local project manager and
accountant. The subsequent construction phase will utilize KEA in-house forces, temporary local
labor, local contractors and the BESS supplier representative to install the BESS.
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SECTION 5 – TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
5.1 Resource Availability
5.1.1 Assessment of Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available, including average
resource availability on an annual basis. For pre-construction applications, describe the resource to
the extent known. For design and permitting or construction projects, please provide feasibility
documents, design documents, and permitting documents (if applicable) as attachments to this
application (See Section 11). Likelihood of the resource being available over the life of the project.
See the “Resource Assessment” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional
guidance.
Energy resources for the KEA Community BESS are wind and solar power.
KEA owns and operates a ~2MW of wind power. The site began producing power in 1997 and has
grown through the years. KEA is able to achieve ~20% annual fuel savings with existing wind
turbine production and is able to operate at 75% load penetration with spinning reserve provided
by an existing 1MW/1MWh BESS. KEA intends to double it’s wind generation capacity by 2025 to
achieve 50% renewable energy penetration by installing additional EWT wind turbines. Current
annual wind energy production is 3,000,000-4,000,000 kWh per year with the highest year being
5,028,008 kWh in 2018.
KEA installed a 532kW (AC) solar power array in June 2020 at the KEA wind site. The array has
been producing power and is expected to produce approximately 700,000 kWh annually. The
solar array is replacing KEA’s aging fleet of AOC 15/50 wind turbines (a 66kW PV array is plugged
into the AOC15/50 66kW location). KEA intends to replace it’s entire fleet of small wind turbines by
2025 with solar power which will total approximately 1MW. KEA is leaving the AOC 15/50
foundations in place for future small wind turbines (<66kW) that can run reliably with a single
annual maintenance.
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.
An alternate resource available for the BESS is diesel fuel derived power.
During periods of time when no wind or solar power are available, KEA generates all power from
diesel fuel. KEA operates six diesel generators (Caterpillar 3516,C27 and EMD 8-710, 16-710,16-
710, 20-710).
In addition, KEA will be commissioning a 125kW ORC (organic Rankine cycle) generator that
operates off the exhaust heat of three of the EMD 710 generators.
KEA proposes to charge the battery when no renewable are available using diesel-derived power
for peak shaving purposes. KEA peak load from November through April requires two diesel
generators during peak loads periods (typically between 10AM and 10PM). This would be
accomplished by charging the BESS at peak diesel generator efficiency (100% load on EMD 710
units) and then discharging the BESS to maintain the diesel at 100% load during the peak load
period.
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Once the ORC is commissioned the intent would be to charge the BESS from ORC generated
power until the BESS if full, then discharge the BESS to maintain 100% load on the genset during
the peak period.
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
A City of Kotzebue Building Permit will be applied for as part of the project. The fee for the permit
is $10 and will require a review by the City Fire Chief.
The time line for the City building permit is typically 30-45 days.
The compact size of the BESS and in close proximity to the existing KEA power plant will allow the
project to be of minimal impact to the surrounding facilties. The BESS will not emit any noise and
will allow KEA diesel generator noise to be reduced substantially.
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.
KEA will be rearranging a materials storage site located 100 feet southwest of the KEA powerplant
for the community-scale BESS.
The materials storage site is owned by KEA and is graveled and level. The site currently has
shipping containers arranged for cold storage of materials and equipment.
The storage containers will be relocated to a different section of the KEA storage lot for continued
use by the cooperative.
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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KEA procured and installed an ABB/SAFT 1MW/1MWh lithium-ion BESS in 2015 utilizing REF
funding. Building upon the knowledge and experience of installing and operating the existing
BESS, KEA sees minimal risk in expanding to a community-scale BESS.
Technical risks that KEA intends to address with the projects are:
1) Controls integration. The BESS will need to work seamlessly with the existing KEA diesel
dispatch system to optimize the use of renewable power.
2) Power system fault clearing and other T&D (transmission and distribution) concerns. By
conducting a thorough power system flow study KEA intends to be able to provide safe and reliable
T&D system Kotzebue while utilizing renewable power to most efficiently.
By conducting a thorough final design with sound power flow and techno-economic studies, KEA
will have the data needed to construct the BESS, implement controls and make any needed
changes the KEA T&D system to achieve 50% renewable energy safely.
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
The proposed KEA community-scale BESS will be located at the existing KEA powerplant site.
The area proposed for the BESS is zoned as industrial use by the City of Kotzebue and has been
in use by KEA as an industrial site for roughly 50 years.
KEA foresees no environmental risk or challenges to the community-scale BESS. Any unforeseen
environmental risks at this point will be further indentified on the final design and permitting of the
BESS.
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.
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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.
KEA operates wind and PV powers systems to reduce the load (and thus diesel consumption) on
it’s diesel generators. A master control system selects the best size genset based on the load at
the time. The current control system only allows the load to go to a minimum amount of
approximately 800kW.
An existing lithium-ion BESS is operating to provide spinning reserve and for loss or renewable
power or any other power disturbance.
Once the pdiesel plant is running at minum load (800kW )
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 10: Diesel, EMD 20-710, 3080kW- 1500kW,900rpm, MFI, GE PLC cntrl., 68172 hours
Unit 14: Diesel, EMD 16-710, 2865kW- 1500kW,900rpm, MFI, GE PLC cntrl., 75229 hours
Unit 15: Diesel, EMD 16-710, 2865kW- 1500kW,900rpm, MFI, GE PLC cntrl., 47683 hours
Unit 16: Diesel, EMD 8-710, 1440kW- 700kW,900rpm, EFI, GE PLC cntrl., 28639 hours
Unit 7: Diesel, Cat 3516, 1135kW- 600kW,1200rpm, MFI, GE PLC cntrl., 90845 hours
Unit 17: Diesel, Cat C27, 725kW- 400kW,1800rpm, EFI, GE PLC cntrl., 3246 hours
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.
Four feeders from the KEA substation distribute overhead and underground power at 7.2/12.5kV.
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)
Yes. 25,000 gallons (City of Kotzebue
water system)
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There are six 1MVA, single-phase, step-up transformers at the KEA powerhouse connected to the
KEA substation.
KEA is working on raising the distribution line on the feeder serving the wind/PV site to 25kV to
allow for more renewable power on the feeder.
The BESS will connect into the 2400/4160 VAC generation bus to the existing BESS breaker. The
existing BESS will be move to a new breaker location in the power plant.
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
Month Generatio
n (Diesel)
(kWh)
Generation
(Wind)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumpti
on
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Peak
Load
Minimum
Load
January 1,525,678 615,813 101,203 3400 2100
February 1,508,793 495,689 101,003 3400 2100
March 1,357,505 475,656 90,881 3300 2000
April 1,430,971 658,467 96,315 3100 2000
May 1,404,154 423,611 94,664 2600 1900
June 1,323,325 277,397 87,925 2200 1500
July 1,386,934 241,479 92,021 2200 1500
August 1,469,294 201,383 98,212 2300 1600
September 1,406,598 285,871 92,572 2400 1700
October 1,293,427 577,844 85,407 2600 1800
November 1,227,944 604,609 80,906 3100 2000
December 1,717,580 170,189 115,870 3400 2100
Total 17,052,203 5028008 1,157,427
5.4.2.4 O&M and replacement costs for
existing units
Power Generation Thermal Generation
i. Annual O&M cost for labor ~4,000,000 0
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor ~5,000,000 0
iii. Replacement schedule and cost for
existing units
~14,000,000 0
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5.4.2.5 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
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.
Kotzebue’s electrical energy and power demand has been stable or trending slightly negative.
More load is coming online with some new building but homes and businesses are becoming more
energy efficient.
The warmer winters and summers have also contributed to less electrical usage in the winter and
summer months.
KEA last 10-year load forcast was performed in 2010 by Thompson engineering, Inc. and is ready
for review and updating in the near future.
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
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See the “Proposed System Design” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional
guidance.
The community-scale BESS will be an upgrade to the existing BESS serving the KEA power
system.
A BESS with lithium-ion energy storage technology will be utilized based on it’s reliability (with
existing BESS) and availability on market.
A 4MW/4.8MWh has been initially proposed. The 4MW inverter will be able to cover community
load and fault current needed. The 4.8MWh energy storage component will allow for short term
renewable storage as well as emergency operation to supply the entire community for
approximately 1 hour.
The control of the BESS and integration with the existing diesel power system will be a major area
of effort in the final design phase. It is anticipated that distribution protection controls will also need
to be modified or upgraded to accommodate diesel-off operation.
Very little civil work will be needed for the BESS. The area that the bESS will be located will need
minor leveling and new security fencing.
The KEA community scale BESS is essentially a backup power system for community power.
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
n/a
5.4.4.2 Proposed Thermal Generation Units (if applicable)
Generation
unit
Resource/
Fuel type
Design
capacity
(MMBtu/hr)
Make Model Expected
Average
annual
Expected
life
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efficiency
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.
The proposed BESS will be incorporated in the KEA control system as a non-fuel generator
capable of producing or consuming power.
The final design and permitting effort will detail exactly how installation and control of the BESS will
be accomplished.
5.4.3.1 Expected Capacity
Factor
25-
35%
5.4.5.2 Annual Electricity Production and Fuel Consumption (Proposed System)
Month Generatio
n
(diesel)
(kWh)
Generatio
n
(wind/PV
(kWh)
Generatio
n
(Type 3)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumptio
n
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Fuel
Consumptio
n
[Other]
Secondar
y load
(kWh)
Storag
e
(kWh)
January (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
February (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
March (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
April (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
May (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
June (decrease (increase (decrease TBD TBD
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10%) 10%) 10%)
July (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
August (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
Septembe
r
(decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
October (decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
Novembe
r
(decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
Decembe
r
(decrease
10%)
(increase
10%)
(decrease
10%)
TBD TBD
Total TBD TBD TBD TBD
5.4.5.3 Annual Heating Fuel Consumption (Proposed System)
Month Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
(Cords,
green tons,
dry tons)
Other
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
5.4.6 Proposed System Operating and Maintenance (O&M) Costs
O&M costs can be estimated in two ways for the standard application. Most proposed renewable
energy projects will fall under Option 1 because the new resource will not allow for diesel
generation to be turned off. Some projects may allow for diesel generation to be turned off for
periods of time; these projects should choose Option 2 for estimating O&M.
Option 1: Diesel generation ON
For projects that do not result in shutting down
diesel generation there is assumed to be no
impact on the base case O&M. Please indicate
the estimated annual O&M cost associated with
the proposed renewable project.
$
Option 2: Diesel generation OFF
For projects that will result in shutting down
diesel generation please estimate:
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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. $15,000
2. Hours diesel OFF/year: 1,000
3. $5,000
5.4.7 Fuel Costs
Estimate annual cost for all applicable fuel(s) needed to run the proposed system (Year 1 of
operation)
Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
Other
Unit cost
($)
2.25
Annual
Units
1,000,000
Total
Annual
cost ($)
2,225,000
5.5 Performance and O&M Reporting
For construction projects only
5.5.1 Metering Equipment
Please provide a short narrative, and cost estimate, identifying the metering equipment that will be
used to comply with the operations reporting requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request
for Applications.
KEA has revenue grade metering (GE EPM6000) in place on all generation, distribution and
energy storage equipment.
5.5.2 O&M reporting
Please provide a short narrative about the methods that will be used to gather and store reliable
operations and maintenance data, including costs, to comply with the operations reporting
requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request for Applications
KEA has a SCADA system in place for recording all system data. KEA operators also collect 2h r
data on all assets not connected to the SCADA system.
Data from SCADA and plant records goes into monthly reporting for KEA operational reports (in-
house), PCE and EIA reporting purposes.
SECTION 6 – ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS
6.1 Economic Feasibility
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6.1.1 Economic Benefit
Annual Lifetime
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for Power
Generation (gallons)
200,000
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat
(gallons)
0
Total Fuel displaced (gallons) 200,000
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for Power
Generation ($)
2,225,000
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat ($) 0
Anticipated Power Generation O&M Cost
Savings
15,000
Anticipated Thermal Generation O&M Cost
Savings
0
Total Other costs savings (taxes, insurance,
etc.)
0
Total Fuel, O&M, and Other Cost Savings 2,240,000
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 www.akenergyauthority.org/What-We-Do/Grants-
Loans/Renewable-Energy-Fund-REF-Grants/2020-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 economic benefit derived from the use of a community scale BESS is the ability to fully utilize
renewable resources.
KEA is currently curtailing renewable power at times to maintain a minimum amount of diesel load
and also to produce grid voltage and frequency.
With a community scale BESS, KEA can shut off the diesel and allow the BESS to produce system
voltage a frequency (the grid).
This application for final design and permitting funding will more precisely determine what the cost
of construction, integration and operation of the community scale BESSS will be and what the fuel
savings will be with:
a) KEA’s current renewable generation.
b) Planned expansion of wind and PV generation.
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6.1.3 Economic Risks
Discuss potential issues that could make the project uneconomic to operate and how the project
team will address the issues. Factors may include:
Low prices for diesel and/or heating oil
Other projects developed in community
Reductions in expected energy demand: Is there a risk of an insufficient market for energy
produced over the life of the project.
Deferred and/or inadequate facility maintenance
Other factors
The economic risks in the BESS are:
1) Equipment failure of the inverter or energy storage media.
2) Loss of renewable generation leading to less BESS utilization.
3) In adequacy of control system to fully utilize BESS and renewable.
These three risks can be mitigated with a strong studies and system design prior to construction.
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 f or more information.
n/a
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month)
Estimated direct sales to private sector businesses (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at private sector businesses ($)
Estimated sales for use by the Alaskan public (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan public ($)
6.2 Other Public Benefit
Describe the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project. For the
purpose of evaluating this criterion, public benefits are those benefits that would be considered
unique to a given project and not generic to any renewable resource. For example, decreased
greenhouse gas emission, stable pricing of fuel source, won’t be considered under this category.
Some examples of other public benefits include:
The project will result in developing infrastructure (roads, trails, pipes, power lines, etc.) that
can be used for other purposes
The project will result in a direct long-term increase in jobs (operating, supplying fuel, etc.)
The project will solve other problems for the community (waste disposal, food security, etc.)
The project will generate useful information that could be used by the public in other parts of
the state
The project will promote or sustain long-term commercial economic development for the
community
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The project will further KEA’s efforts to reduce diesel importation and reduce annual costs of
electric power in Kotzebue.
KEA’s existing scale BESS has proven reliable in allowing more capture of renewable energy. A
larger, community scale BESS will go further in reducing KEA’s reliance on diesel fuel for power
generation.
In addition, the project will generate useful information that could be used by the public in other
parts of the state in developing community scale renewable power systems.
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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
KEA has been operating an islanded, microgrid power system since 1954 and has been operating
wind turbine since 1997. KEA has been operating a lithium-ion battery since 2015.
KEA has crew of 8 full-time power system operators, a full- time utility engineer and 5 front office
employees to manage and maintain the system.
KEA has existing service contracts with equipment suppliers for remote and onsite maintenance.
Remote diagnostics over the internet have been used successfully by KEA for remote diagnostics
and monitoring.
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.
KEA follows USDA RUS accounting standards for operational and capital cost accounting and for
rate making.
Revenue is collected monthly via accounting software and AMI systems. KEA has the ability to
disconnect non-paying customer remotely via the AMI.
KEA is governed by a Board of Directors which has monthly and annual meetings. Annual audits
are also performed in accordance with RUS standards.
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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)
The community-scale BESS will not affect electric rates but will reduce the COPA or fuel cost
component of the customer’s electric bill.
KEA’s use of renewable and small scale energy storage over the past years has consistently been
reducing the fuel cost component KEA member’s electric bills.
7.1.2.2 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range (consistent with the
Section 3.16 of the RFA)
Identify the potential power buyer(s)/customer(s) and anticipated power purchase/sales price
range. Indicate the proposed rate of return from the grant -funded project. Include letters of support
or power purchase agreement from identified customers.
n/a
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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.
KEA has been operating a small scale BESS since 2015. KEA is applying for final design and
permitting funding to install a community-scale BESS.
KEA is able to contract for the professional services needed to complete the studies and design
with 3 months of grant award.
The final design and permitting work can be completed over 9-12 months.
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.
n/a
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
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support must be dated within one year of the RFA date of July 20, 2020. Please note that letters of
support from legislators will not count toward this criterion.
KEA has support for this grant application from the KEA board of directors.
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.
AEA REF round 1, 2 and 3. KEA successfully completed the installation of wind power and energy
storage with REF grants from rounds 1 and 3.
REF funds from REF Round 2 have had more challenge in terms of the ORC equipment suppliers
going bankrupt and the technology being far more expensive than planned.
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.
KEA is leveraging the experience and funding from AEA REF rounds 1 and 3 to expand energy
storage to community scale.
SECTION 12 – LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
In the space below, please provide a list of additional information submitted for consideration.
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SECTION 13 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name: Kotzebue
Regular Election is held:
October
Date: First Tuesday
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Martin Shroyer GM/CEO n/a
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Must be authorized by the highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Harold Lambert Chairman KEA BOD 2020-2021
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 44
Phone Number: 907-442-3491
Fax Number:
907-442-2482
Email Address:
M_shroyer@kea.coop
Federal Tax ID #:
92-0021979
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
Renewable Energy Fund Round 13
Grant Application – Standard Form
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SECTION 14 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. Contact information and resumes of Applicant’s Project Manager, Project Accountant(s),
key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1, 3.4 and
3.6.
Applicants are asked to provide resumes submitted with applications in separate electronic
documents if the individuals do not want their resumes posted to the project web site.
B. Letters or resolutions demonstrating local support per application form Section 9.
C. For projects involving heat: Most recent invoice demonstrating the cost of heating fuel
for the building(s) impacted by the project.
D. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s governing
body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the match
amounts indicated in the application.
Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to commit the
organization to the obligations under the grant.
Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, laws
including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD or other electronic media, per RFA
Section 1.7.
F. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name
Signature
Title
Date
Renewable Energy Fund Round 13
Grant Application – Standard Form
AEA 21010 Page 38 of 38 7/20/2020