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L ETTER R EPORT
160630M-PEDROBAYHYDROREEVALUATION.DOC
DATE: June 30, 2016
TO: John Baalke, PBVC Administrator
FROM: Joel Groves, PE Polarconsult Project Manager
SUBJECT: Project Size Reevaluation for Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project
CC: David Lockard, AEA Project Manager
1.0 INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE, AND SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
1.1 Introduction and Purpose
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) awarded a grant to the Pedro Bay Village Council (PBVC) for
design and permitting of a run-of-river hydroelectric project (project) on Knutson Creek. PBVC
hired Polarconsult Alaska, Inc. (Polarconsult) to complete design and permitting for the project.
As a precursor to commencing full design and permitting of the project, the AEA requires that
the PBVC reevaluate the project size and layout due to concerns about the village’s population
and future energy demand. Polarconsult recommended that this reevaluation be deferred until
key permit conditions were better-defined, as the permit conditions would also have a
significant impact on the project.
This letter report presents the project reevaluation based on consideration of the following:
1. Current Knutson Creek hydrology data,
2. Current electric utility load data,
3. Current village population data,
4. Better-defined permit conditions for the project, and
5. Analysis of project size based on technical and economic considerations.
1.2 Summary of Findings
Pedro Bay population and electric utility load have both increased slightly since the feasibility
study was completed in 2013. More recent hydrology data is consistent with the hydrology
data used for the feasibility study analysis. Progress to date on key project permits supports
the permit assumptions in the feasibility study. These data, presented in Section 2 of this letter
report, support the data and assumptions used in the feasibility study to size the hydro project.
A more detailed analysis of the project size was performed to complete the reevaluation.
Technical and economic factors were reviewed and some of the assumptions in the feasibility
study modified to determine the optimal project size. First, the minimum project size required
to meet existing utility demand was defined, then incremental project costs and benefits were
evaluated for incrementally larger projects to determine what project size was economically
justified under existing and reasonable future utility load conditions.
Based on the reevaluation analysis, presented in Section 3 of this letter report, the optimal
project uses a 24-inch diameter penstock to generate approximately 150 to 200 kW of
electricity. The final size will vary depending on final project design, and in particular on final
penstock design and final efficiency of the turbine/ generator system.
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The recommended project is estimated to displace 98.4 percent of the diesel fuel consumed by
the electric utility annually, and also displace 14,600 gallons of heating fuel used in four
community buildings (approximately 80 percent of their annual usage).1
1.3 Background
Polarconsult previously completed reconnaissance and feasibility studies for the hydro project
in 2009 and 2013, respectively.2 The general project configurations recommended by these
studies and the current reevaluation are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1: Previously and Currently Proposed Hydro Project Configurations
Source Installed
Capacity1
Total Annual
Hydro Generation
Estimated
Installed Cost
Percent of PBVC
Load Met by Hydro
2010 Recon. Study 200 kW 1,668,000 kWh $2.5M (2009$) 100%
2013 Feas. Study 200 kW 1,503,700 kWh $4.5M (2013$) 95.6%
Current
Reevaluation
195 kW
(150 - 200 kW) 1,514,900 kWh NA 98.4%
1. The reconnaissance study considered 125 and 200 kW projects. The feasibility study considered a
range of project capacities from 100 to 250 kW, with 200 kW having the highest benefit-cost ratio.
2.0 CURRENT COMMUNITY AND PROJECT INFORMATION
2.1 Hydrology
Two stream gauging stations are maintained on Knutson Creek approximately 1/2 mile
downstream of the proposed diversion site. These gauging stations are described in Appendix C
of the feasibility study. Polarconsult has reviewed additional hydrology data collected since
2013. Analysis of available hydrology data indicate flows in Knutson Creek are reasonably
consistent with the hydrology model used for the feasibility study and development of an
updated hydrology model is not warranted at this time. The reevaluation presented in this
memo is based on the existing hydrology model.
2.2 ECUC System Electric Load at Generation
As shown in Figure 1 and Table 2, annual PBVC load has been stable at approximately 188,000
kilowatt-hours (kWh) since 2013. From 2010 to 2013, PBVC load experienced a 10% year-over-
year decrease for three straight years. This load decrease is attributed to closure of the school
in fall 2011 and associated community impacts. Prior to 2010, annual load was stable at
approximately 260,000 kWh.
The significant load decrease experienced from 2010 to 2013 is understood to be a key factor in
AEA’s requirement for this project review checkpoint when the design and permitting grant was
awarded in 2014. Annual load since 2013 has increased slightly, with 2015 annual load of
1 The analysis also includes dispatch of electric heat to the school and diesel power plant, but both are already
served by a waste heat loop from the diesel power plant, so this electric heat service is not included in the
project benefits.
2 Polarconsult, 2009; Polarconsult, 2013.
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Utility Generation (kW)Peak Monthly Generation (kW)
Average Monthly Generation (kW)
194,160 kWh 6.5% higher than in 2013. The feasibility study was based on an annual utility
load of 182,200 kWh.3
Future load will fluctuate with the local economy as people and families move to and from
Pedro Bay in accordance with their desire to live in and ability to make a living in the village.
Figure 1 and Table 2 present historic utility load and related data from 2003 to 2016.
Figure 1: Average Monthly PBVC Electric Utility Load 4
3 Feasibility Study Final Report, Table ES-2. Polarconsult, 2013.
4 2003 to 2013 data are from 2013 Feasibility Study. Polarconsult, 2013. 2013 to 2016 data are provided from
the Power Cost Equalization program reports prepared by PBVC. AEA, 2016; PBVC, 2016.
Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project Project Size Reevaluation Letter Report to PBVC Polarconsult Alaska, Inc. June 30, 2016 Page 4 of 12 Table 2: Annual PBVC Electric Utility Information Data from 2003 to 2013 is from 2013 Feasibility Study. Polarconsult, 2013. Data from 2013 to 2016 is compiled from monthly Power Cost Equalization program records prepared by PBVC. AEA, 2016; PBVC, 2016. (1) Data for 2003 include July through December. (2) Data for 2016 include January through May. (3) Rates are for “average residential rate for 500 kWh/month consumption”, compiled from annual Statistical Report of the PCE Program, published by the AEA. Each report covers the state fiscal year (July 1 of the preceding year to June 30 of the calendar year). All other data in this table is based on calendar years. ‘–’ denotes data that are not available or not meaningful due to incomplete records. NA Not available. Parameter 2003 (1) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 (2) kWh Generated 102,314 249,083 295,974 272,211 264,939 262,759 256,409 256,677 226,996 203,953 183,744 186,037 194,160 72,815 kWh for Station Service (% of total generation) 5,257 (5.1%) 10,411 (4.2%) 14,239 (4.8%) 14,474 (5.3%) 12,112 (4.6%) 12,217 (4.6%) 12,222 (4.8%) 12,299 (4.8%) 11,718 (5.2%) 10,793 (5.3%) 13,119 (7.1%) 14,694 (7.9%) 12,433 (6.4%) 4,844 (6.7%) kWh Sold 85,778 212,284 246,953 237,475 232,618 231,273 233,755 236,982 200,942 174,562 153,126 151,790 163,428 60,709 Fuel Price (annual average) $2.24 $2.57 $2.74 $3.04 $5.06 $6.14 $4.60 $4.56 $5.23 $5.78 $5.81 $5.18 $4.46 $3.84 Fuel Used (gallons) 10,403 23,349 22,552 19,454 20,325 23,458 21,018 21,673 19,514 20,583 18,284 17,098 18,783 6,779 Total Fuel Expense $23,321 $60,121 $61,798 $59,181 $102,886 $144,133 $96,669 $98,880 $102,132 $118,974 $106,247 $88,599 $83,770 $26,063 Total Non-Fuel Expense $18,870 $41,233 $47,015 $41,811 $38,664 $44,833 $44,696 $53,855 $52,248 $34,539 $35,428 $38,365 $43,771 $14,864 Total Utility Expense $42,190 $101,353 $108,814 $100,992 $141,550 $188,966 $141,365 $152,735 $154,380 $153,513 $141,675 $126,964 $127,540 $40,927 Power Cost per kWh $0.492 $0.477 $0.441 $0.425 $0.609 $0.817 $0.605 $0.645 $0.768 $0.879 $0.925 $0.836 $0.780 $0.674 Unsubsidized Electric Rate per kWh (3) $0.600 $0.600 $0.600 $0.600 $0.600 $0.600 $0.910 $0.910 $0.910 $0.910 $0.910 $0.910 $0.910 $0.910 Generation Efficiency (kWh/gal) 9.8 10.7 13.1 14.0 13.0 11.2 12.2 11.8 11.6 9.9 10.0 10.9 10.3 10.7
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2.3 Pedro Bay Population Trends
Historic and current population of Pedro Bay is presented in Table 3. Population has been
reasonably stable for the past 25 years at between 42 to 50 people. Current estimates indicate
a population increase of approximately 12 percent since the feasibility study was completed
from 42 to 47 people.
Table 3: Historic Population Data
Year Population 1
1950 44
1960 53
1970 65
1980 33
1990 42
2000 50
2010 42
2011 47 2
2012 42 2
2015 47 2
Future Projection 30 to 70
NOTES:
(1) Population data for 1950 through 2010 is from the Feasibility Study (Polarconsult, 2013).
(2) 2011 through 2016 population is from the Department of Community and Regional Affairs (DCRA) census.
2.4 Permit Terms and Conditions
The feasibility study identified Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdiction over
the project and Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) fish habitat permit conditions as
key permitting factors that would influence project performance and/or economics.5 At the
recommendation of Polarconsult and concurrence of PBVC and AEA, these two permits have
been advanced to provide better information for this project reevaluation.
2.4.1 FERC Jurisdiction
FERC jurisdiction over the project would result in a significant increase in both project
development costs and long-term project operation and maintenance costs. To determine if
FERC would assert jurisdiction over the project, a Declaration of Intention (DI) was filed with
FERC in July 2014. Upon consideration of comments on the DI filed by PVDC and ADFG, FERC
ruled that the project was not under FERC jurisdiction in September 2015.6 This is the outcome
assumed in the feasibility study, and is a beneficial outcome for the project.
5 Polarconsult, 2013 at page iii.
6 FERC, 2015.
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2.4.2 ADFG Fish Habitat Permit
Existing information and field surveys completed during the feasibility study indicate the
presence of both anadromous and resident fish within the proposed bypass reach of Knutson
Creek. Accordingly, a fish habitat permit is required for the project to address anadromous fish
impact. In order to define the permit terms and conditions, Polarconsult initiated the permit
process with ADFG. A pre-application meeting was held in February 2016, and a fish habitat
permit application was filed with ADFG in March 2016. A follow-up meeting was held in May
2016.
Based on these consultations, the main fish resource question is whether sockeye salmon
successfully spawn in the bypass reach of the creek. Available spawning habitat occurs in gravel
and cobble bars located on the lateral fringes of the stream. These bars may be dewatered
during naturally-occurring winter low flows. Adult sockeye may lay redds in these bars, but
there is a possibility that the redds dry out or freeze and die over the course of the winter.
Polarconsult will conduct spawning surveys in August 2016 to identify the three best spawning
sites in the bypass reach, and then characterize the stage-discharge curve at each site to
ascertain whether the spawning sites are dewatered under typical winter hydrology. The
findings of this study will guide the need for and amount of in-stream flow reservations in the
bypass reach.
While ADFG permit terms have not been finalized, discussions to date indicate that the 6.6 cfs
In Stream Flow Reservation (ISFR) assumed in the feasibility study is still a reasonable estimate.
This reevaluation uses the same assumed 6.6 cfs ISFR used in the feasibility study.
3.0 PROJECT REEVALUATION
Project layout and installed capacity is reevaluated to determine the appropriate project
configuration and size for the community.
3.1 Reevaluation of Project Layout
Conceptual design drawings for the project were included in the feasibility study. These
drawings were developed using an existing LiDAR survey of the project site augmented with
limited topographic surveys and other field work completed during the feasibility study.
3.1.1 Diversion Location
The diversion location is well-defined by topography, hydrology, and surficial geology. No
alternate diversion locations were considered for this reevaluation.
3.1.2 Powerhouse Location
The general powerhouse site is well-defined by topography, but there is some latitude for
adjustment of the specific location. The existing drawings have the powerhouse sited near the
upper end of Knutson Creek’s alluvial cone, with a finish floor elevation of 178 feet. Upon
review, the powerhouse could be moved upstream approximately 350 feet or downstream as
far as the mouth on Iliamna Lake. The grade of the terrain in the powerhouse vicinity is ~4%.
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Moving the powerhouse upstream 350 feet would reduce project head by approximately 15
feet and reduce the tailrace length from approximately 1,400 feet to 500 feet. Review of the
incremental benefits and costs of this move indicates it is approximately neutral to project
economics, with construction cost savings approximately equal to the present value of lost
generating capacity.7
Moving the powerhouse downstream appears to have more negative than positive impacts,
and was not reviewed in detail. Benefits include increased project head and generating
capacity for a given design flow. Potential costs include increased penstock and tailrace length,
increased impact to likely productive salmon habitat in the lower reaches of Knutson Creek, and
increased exposure of the powerhouse site to long-term flood or erosion hazards from Knutson
Creek’s meanders across its alluvial cone.
Based on these considerations, the powerhouse location was not changed for this reevaluation.
3.1.3 Other Project Elements
The locations of access roads, portions of the penstock, and the tailrace are not well-defined by
technical criteria, and may be adjusted in final design based on non-technical criteria such as
community and/or land owner preference, environmental factors, permit terms and conditions,
and project cost. The range of probable alignments for these features is not expected to have a
significant impact on project economics, so they are not considered in this reevaluation.
3.2 Reevaluation of Project Size
Reevaluation of project size requires consideration of the turbine/generator capacity and
directly dependent project attributes, including the intake works, penstock, transformer, and
general powerhouse dimensions. Project elements that are largely independent of size (within
the range of sized considered for this reevaluation) do not need to be considered. These
include the diversion structure, access roads, tailrace, controls, switchgear, primary power line,
communications, and plant integration.
The methodology used to reevaluate project size follows.
1. Determine minimum project size to meet existing electric utility load. This is the base
project against which larger projects are considered.
2. Estimate the incremental costs and benefits of larger projects relative to the base project to
evaluate whether they are economically justified. The project design flow and size is largely
determined by the size and hydraulic capacity of the penstock, so project sizes are
constrained by commercially available pipe sizes.
3. Review project sizes under different load-growth scenarios to assess whether economically
marginal project sizes may become economic with increases in utility load that are
reasonably likely within the project’s 50-year design life.
7 This analysis only considered utilized energy under current community conditions (utility load and community
building heating loads). It did not assign a value to unused but available generation capacity.
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4. The recommended project size is based on the largest project that is estimated to have
beneficial incremental economics under reasonably likely future load growth.
3.2.1 Minimum Project Size
The minimum project size is set at 75 kW. This is based on an 16-inch diameter penstock and
6.5 cubic feet per second (cfs) design flow.
The minimum-sized project is determined as that which will meet existing peak utility load and
also power an electric load bank governor for hydro generator voltage and frequency control in
stand-alone operation. Peak load under existing load patterns is estimated at 50 kW, and the
electric load bank is sized at 10 kW for a 60 kW minimum project size.
The 75 kW project with an 16-inch penstock is the smallest penstock / project that meets the
size criteria. A project using a 14-inch penstock would only generate approximately 45 kW,
requiring frequent parallel operation of the diesel power plant to meet peak load. This would
significantly reduce project benefits due to increased fuel usage for parallel diesel electric
generation.
3.2.2 Estimated Incremental Costs and Benefits of Larger Projects
Larger project sizes were developed based on evaluation of larger-diameter penstocks and
corresponding design flow rates. Several larger projects were considered with generating
capacities ranging from 90 to 345 kW.
3.2.2.1 Estimated Incremental Project Costs
For each project size, incremental project costs included the following:
o Installed penstock cost (considering material cost, shipping cost, and installation cost).
o Installed cost of turbine-generator system. For all project sizes, the turbine-generator
set is assumed to be a dual admittance cross-flow turbine driving a single-phase
synchronous generator via a gear-drive speed increaser. This system is assumed to have
a full-flow water-to-wire efficiency of 68% and operation under partial flow conditions
down to 10% of design flow at an efficiency of 50%.
o Relative incremental costs of the intake (screens and concrete), hydro powerhouse
(general building dimensions), and step-up transformer (based on standard available
kVA ratings).
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3.2.2.2 Estimated Incremental Project Benefits
To estimate incremental project benefits, each project size was run through the generation
dispatch model developed for the feasibility study to estimate the incremental amount of utility
load the hydro project would supply and the incremental amount of electricity that could be
dispatched to interruptible electric heating systems to displace heating fuel.8
All project benefits are based on the cost savings of reduced diesel consumption at the diesel
power plant and reduced heating oil consumption at public buildings fitted with interruptible
electric heating systems. Benefits are converted to present worth using the current power
plant fuel price in Pedro Bay of $3.84 per gallon, a 2.5% effective discount rate, and 50-year life.
For this analysis, fuel costs are assumed to be fixed at the current nominal fuel price over the
project life.
The feasibility study concluded that all heated buildings in the village should be fitted with
interruptible electric heating systems to utilize excess energy from the 200-kW project.
Achieving this build-out of interruptible electric heating systems to private residences and
businesses may be a challenge. For this reevaluation, the build-out was limited to five larger
community buildings. This reduces project benefits, but would simplify the retrofit
requirements and minimize potential issues with electric system control, utility rate structure,
service line capacity, complexity of private heating systems, etc.
3.2.3 Estimated Incremental Costs and Benefits Under Load Growth Scenarios
3.2.3.1 Load Growth Scenarios Considered
The analysis described in Section 3.2.2 was expanded to consider load growth scenarios that
may occur over the project’s 50-year life. Three load growth scenarios were considered, and
are summarized in Table 4. Results of the analysis are presented in Figure 2.
Table 4: Load Growth Scenarios Considered for Economic Analysis
Scenario Annual Utility Load at
Generation (kWh) Discussion
Base Case 182,000 Existing Load (2013 – 2016)
150% Growth 260,000 Prior Load (2004 – 2010). School reopens.
220% Growth 400,000 -
330% Growth 600,000 -
The 150% load growth scenario represents a return to typical utility loads from 2004 through
2010. This load growth scenario is considered to have a very high likelihood of occurring within
8 The generation dispatch model is described in Appendix H of the feasibility study. Polarconsult, 2013.
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the project’s 50-year life, especially if the hydro project lowers energy costs for the community
and/or the school reopens.
The 220% load growth scenario represents an increase in utility load beyond known historic
trends. This level of growth would likely be associated with significantly decreased energy costs
or new and expanded economic opportunities in the community. A population increase to
levels last documented in the 1960s and 1970s (50 to 70 people) could also result in load
growth of this magnitude. This load growth scenario is considered to have a moderate
likelihood of occurring within the project’s 50-year life.
The 330% load growth scenario is considered to have a low likelihood of occurring within the
project’s 50-year life.
Figure 2: Incremental Benefit-Cost Ratios for Project Sizes Under Load Growth Scenarios
3.2.3.2 Discussion and Findings
This incremental economic analysis with load growth (Figure 3) indicates that under the 150%
load growth scenario, the estimated incremental benefits of a 195-kW project using 24-inch
PVC equal the estimated incremental costs, with an incremental benefit-cost ratio of 1.0. The
incremental benefit-cost ratio of the 195-kW configuration improves further under higher-
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2007Daily Energy Demand and Supply (Average Daily kW)Excess Energy Available from Hydro
Hydro Energy Dispatched to Community Building Heating Loads
Diesel Energy Dispatched to Meet Utility System Demand
Hydro Energy Dispatched to Meet Utility System Demand
Current Utility System Demand
Utility System Demand
Met by Diesels
Current Utility System Demand
Hydro Energy Dispatched
to Community Building
Heating Loads
Excess Hydro Energy
Utility System Demand
Met by Hydro
growth scenarios, but these larger project sizes do not become economically justified
(incremental benefit-cost ratio of 1 or greater) until the highest load growth scenario (+330%).
Based on this analysis, the 195-kW project is the optimal size project for Pedro Bay under
existing and reasonably likely future load conditions. Smaller projects would forfeit incremental
net benefits under existing load conditions, and larger projects do not justify their incremental
expense unless low-likelihood load growth occurs.
4.0 RECOMMENDED PROJECT CONFIGURATION
The recommended project is a run-of-river hydroelectric project on Knutson Creek with an
intake at RM 2.59 and a powerhouse near RM 1.25, returning water to Knutson Creek at RM
1.10 via an approximately 1,400-foot-long tailrace channel. The recommended project has a
6,620-foot-long, 24-inch-diameter buried penstock, developing total gross head of 222 feet and
net head at full flow of 201 feet. The recommended design flow is 17 cfs for an installed
generating capacity of 195 kW. Final generating capacity is expected to be 150 to 200 kW once
final permit conditions are known and final design is completed.
Utility demand and supply with the recommended project, based on 182,200 kWh annual utility
demand, is presented in Figure 3 and Table 5. Generally, the diesel plant only needs to operate
during late winter, when flow in Knutson Creek is insufficient to supply both the assumed ISFR
of 6.6 cfs and the hydro plant.
Figure 3: ECUC Demand and Supply with Recommended Hydro Project
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Table 5: Summary of Performance for Recommended Project (Existing Utility Load)
PROJECT FEATURES VALUE
ENERGY PERFORMANCE OF RECOMMENDED PROJECT
Total Annual PBVC Prime Load Supplied by Diesel Plant 3,000 kWh (1.6%)
Total Annual PBVC Prime Load Supplied by Hydro Plant 179,200 kWh (98.4%)
Total Annual PBVC Prime Load (at generation) 182,200 kWh
Total Hydro Energy Dispatched to Supply PBVC Prime Load 179,200 kWh (11.8%)
Total Gross Excess Energy Dispatched to Interruptible Electric Heating Services 707,600 kWh (46.7%)
Remaining Excess Hydro Energy 628,200 kWh (41.5%)
Total Annual Hydro Generation 1,514,900 kWh
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF RECOMMENDED PROJECT
Annual Reduction in Utility Fuel Purchases due to Hydro Project 17,100 gallons
Annual Reduction in Heating Fuel Purchases due to Interruptible Electric Heating Services 14,400 gallons
kWh kilowatt-hours
5.0 REFERENCES
AEA, 2016. Alaska Energy Authority. May 2016. Export of monthly data for Pedro
Bay Village Council Electric Utility from Power Cost Equalization Program
database.
FERC, 2015. September 9, 2015. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Order
Ruling on Declaration of Intention and Finding License Not Required.
Docket DI14-6-000.
PBVC, 2016. May 2016. Pedro Bay Village Council. Power Cost Equalization Program
Electric Utility Monthly Report for May 2016.
Polarconsult, 2009. October 2009. Polarconsult Alaska, Inc. Hydroelectric Reconnaissance
Study. Knutson Creek Drainage, Town Creek, and Dumbbell Lake. Pedro
Bay, Alaska. Final Report.
Polarconsult, 2013. November 2013. Polarconsult Alaska, Inc. Knutson Creek Hydroelectric
Feasibility Study. Final Report.