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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)
Puvurnaq Power Company
Tax ID #92-0091186
Date of last financial statement audit:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
PO BOX 5009 10 Main Way
Kongiganak, AK 99545 Kongiganak, AK 99545
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-557-5616 907-557-5614 Kongppc6@gmail.com
1.1 Applicant Point of Contact / Grants Manager
Name: Roderick Phillip Title: Manager
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 5009
Kongiganak, AK 99545
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-557-5616 907-557-5614 Kongppc6@gmail.com
1.1.1 Applicant Signatory Authority Contact Information
Name: Roderick Phillip Title: Manager
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 5009
Kongiganak, AK 99545
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-557-5616 907-557-5614 Kongppc6@gmail.com
1.1.2 Applicant Alternate Points of Contact
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
Moody Phillip 907-557-2568 907-557-5614 Kongppc6@gmail.com
Darlene Daniel 907-557-2280 907-557-5614 Kongppc6@gmail.com
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1.2 Applicant Minimum Requirements
Please check as appropriate. If applicants do not meet the minimum requirements, the application
will be rejected.
1.2.1 Applicant Type
☒ An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05
CPCN #______, or
☒ An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1)
CPCN #______, or
☐ A local government, or
☐ A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities)
Additional minimum requirements
☒ 1.2.2 Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for the project by the
applicant’s board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the
applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s governing
authority is necessary. (Indicate yes by checking the box)
☒ 1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and follow
procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant agreement
(Section 3 of the RFA). (Indicate yes by checking the box)
☒ 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the award as
identified in the Standard Grant Agreement template at 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)
☒ 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.
Improved airfoil for wind turbines in Kongiganak
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 N 59* 57.778 Longitude W 162* 52.016
[Other description of location]
Kongiganak Wind Site
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Kongiganak, Alaska
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 Puvurnaq Power Company has been operating five Windmatic 17S wind turbine
for the last eight years. These wind turbines that were originally designed and
manufactured in Denmark in the 1980’s. They previously operated in California, and
refurbished to their original specification and reinstalled in the village of
Kongiganak. The turbines nacelles have received a number of improvements,
however the turbine blades are of the original turbine blade design of the mid-
1980’s.
In the 1990’s, the U.S. Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), which subsequently
became the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), commenced a program
to design and test and improved airfoil specifically for these types of Danish wind
turbines, of which there were some 7000 installed in California. The SERI airfoils
were developed to provide aerodynamic performance improvements over original
equipment blades supplied with the Windmatic, Vestas and other fixed pitch, stall
regulated turbines.
The outcome of the NREL/SERI program was the development and testing of new
family of airfoils with improved performance in three primary areas. These are:
Restrained peak power for greater drive train life
Reduced sensitivity to turbulence
Significantly improved annual energy production
In each test instance of stall regulated machines the annual energy output was
increasing by 20 to 30%, while not causing increased loading on the tower, gearbox
and drive train. Over 80 sets of these blades were installed on various wind farms in
California.
Puvurnaq is requesting $98,000 from the REF program to purchase and install two
sets of the advanced SERI Thin Airfoils. The Puvurnaq Power Company (PPC) staff
will retrofit two of their five 95 kW windmatic turbines with these blades. It is
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estimated that PPC will provide an inkind match of $9,000 which represents the labor
and equipment to install and test the blade sets.
The blades were manufactured by one of the largest blade manufacturer in China,
AVIC Huiteng Windpower, under the design supervision of James Tangler the NREL
design engineer. The turbine blades utilize a tip break design for emergency
overspeed protection, which should improve overspeed protection compared to the
air brake design on the current wind turbine blades.
Purvurnaq Power Company proposes to acquire these blade sets and install them on
two of its wind turbine in Kongiganak. The Puvurnaq Power maintenance crew has
access to an uptower service crane, which will enable local perform the retrofit using
local personnel. Purvurnaq will undertake a program to evaluate the performance of
these new airfoils, comparing performance to the non-retrofitted turbines, and
comparing the previous four year average production, in order to validate the
anticipated improved performance in the Alaskan environment and wind conditions.
The following measurements and data will be recorded:
Cut in speed
Maximum kW output
Power curve
Average kW
Total kWh
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 funds are being requested to purchase and ship two blade sets from California to
Kongiganak. The PPC crew has access to an uptower service crane, and will remove
and older blade sets with the advanced airfoils.
Testing will involve installation of the new airfoils on turbines, #2 and #5. Turbine #2
is an underperforming turbine and #5 is average. Both turbines should regularly
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produce from 180,000 to 200,000 kWh annually, yet #2 produces less than 150,000
and #5, in the range of 160,000 kWh.
Monthly readings of the electrical meters on the turbines will provide production
quantities. These quantities will be compared to previous years performance and the
performance of turbines 1,3,and 4.
It is proposed that the increased production will be due to two primary factors:
Aerodynamic efficiency of the rotors to harvest more energy from a given rotor area,
and peak stall characteristics which will allow an increase of rotor rpm from 50 to 56
or 60 rpm.
The rotor rpm is currently constricted, due to potential overspeed conditions which
can result during winter operations. When the peak rotational speed exceed 60
rpm, the blade brakes of the current blades deploy, slowing the rotor rpm to around
40 rpm. The turbine must then be stopped and the brakes reset. In the new design,
a blade tip brake/tiplet will deploy and reduce rotor rpm to 30 rpm. The tiplet brakes
stay deployed as long as the rotor continues to turn. When the rotor stops the
tipbrakes self –reset. This is potentially a very important feature for remote turbine
operations.
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
($)
Not previously submitted
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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
Grant Agreement 10/21
Procurement 1/22 2/22 Purchase
Shipping 4/22 6/22 Delivery
Installation 7/22 9/22 Installation result
Reporting 9/22 10/23 Reporting
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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 $ 98,000
Cash match to be provideda $
In-kind match to be provideda $ 9,000
Energy efficiency match providedb $
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of
above)
$ 107,000
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.
Puvurnaq Power Company is requesting, $98,000 to purchase two sets of advanced airfoils, and
the utility personnel will install the blades. PPC will replace the blades and take test
measurements.
The sister turbines, #1,#3, are equipped with the original Aerostar blades, and will be used to
provide reference data for “standard” configurations, and will be assessed for future retrofitting.
The two retrofitted turbines are estimated to increase energy production by as much as 30%,
which is in the range of 50,000 to 80,000 kWh.
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.
None anticipated
3.2.3 Total Project Costs
Indicate the anticipated total cost by phase of the project (including all funding sources). Use actual
costs for completed phases. Indicate if the costs were actual or estimated.
Reconnaissance [Actual/Estimated] $
Feasibility and Conceptual Design [Actual/Estimated] $
Final Design and Permitting [Actual/Estimated] $
Construction [Actual/Estimated] $ 107,000
Total Project Costs (sum of above) Estimated $ 107,000
Metering/Tracking Equipment [not included in project
cost]
Estimated $ existing
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3.2.4 Funding Subsequent Phases
If subsequent phases are required beyond the phases being applied for in this application,
describe the anticipated sources of funding and the likelihood of receipt of those funds.
State and/or federal grants
Loans, bonds, or other financing options
Additional incentives (i.e. tax credits)
Additional revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or
programs that might be available)
Subsequent phases would involve the retrofitting of turbines #1,#3,. This would cost in the
range of $140,000. And could result in improvements of annual energy production from these three
turbines of another 180,000 kWh annually. Based on the energy production improvements, PPC
could take out a loan to make these improvements.
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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 )
$ $ $
Proposed project is a
Construction Project $ $ $
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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 )
$ $ $
Proposed project is a
construction Project $ $ $
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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
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 )
$ $ $
Proposed Project is a
construction Project $ $ $
$ $ $
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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 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 )
$ $ $
$ $ $
Procurement January
2022 $ 84,000 $ $ 84000
Shipping June 2022 $ 24,000 $ $ 24000
Installation July 2022 $ $ 9000 $ 9000
Reporting September
2022 $ $ $
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$ $ $
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$ $ $
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TOTALS $ $ $ 107,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $ 98,000
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $ 9,000
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $ 107,000
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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.
A quote as been received for the supply of the turbine blades.
Each blade set is $40,000, The cost of two sets of blades, and new blade bolts with a 40 foot
container, delivered to Seattle, is quoted at $84,000.
Shipping costs from Seattle to Kongiganak, are estimated to be $24,000.
The PPC staff will install the blade sets. Their cost share is estimated at $9000.
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?
This is a straightforward project, and the project reports will be the responsibility of Roderick Phillip
the general manager of the Puvurnaq Power Company
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.
Ron David will provide quarterly financial reports to AEA.
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SECTION 4 – QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
4.1 Project Team
Include resumes for known key personnel and contractors, including all functions below, as an
attachment to your application. In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate
PDFs if the applicant would like those excluded from the web posting of this application.
4.1.1 Project Manager
Indicate who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information. If the
applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to solicit project management
support. If the applicant expects project management assistance from AEA or another government
entity, state that in this section.
The Project Manager is Roderick Phillip. Mr. Phillip is the general manager of Puvurnaq Power
Company
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.
Ronnie David is the accountant for the Puvurnaq Power Company and will be responsible for the
project accounting.
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 project will be managed by Roderick Phillip, general manager of the Puvurnaq Power
Company. The retrofitting of the two wind turbine rotors will be conducted by PPC staff, using
uptower service crane. The PPC staff and wind technicians, have been responsible for operating
and maintaining the wind turbines for the last 8 years, and are highly qualified to complete this
scope of work.
4.2 Local Workforce
Describe how the project will use local labor or train a local labor workforce.
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The work will be conducted by the staff and wind technicians of the Puvurnaq Power Company.
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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.
Existing wind resource. Turbines have been operating since 2013. Purpose is to retrofit two
turbines with advanced airfoils to improve performance.
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.
Best alternative is to improve performance of existing assets.
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
Upgrades to an existing project
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.
Kongiganak Alaska, Puvurnaq Power Wind Farm
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?
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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.
Project risks include the general logistical challenges of working in rural Alaska. Many times the
fall barges are unable to deliver freight and fuel to Kong. If this occurs, overland winter
transport will be required. The blades are to be shipped in a 40 foot container, because of their length,
shipping disruptions may affect the schedule.
The technical risks are very low. Puvurnaq Power Company has experienced wind technicians, and access to
an up tower hoist. The hoist is designed to raise and lower components from the nacelle, and will be used to
lower the rotor. The scope of work is considered routine for local team there are no identifiable barriers or
obstacles that present themselves as an impediment to completing the project as proposed.
The amount of fuel capable of displacement depends on the variable nature of the wind
resource, and heating requirements. The purpose of the project is to improve the productivity of the existing
wind system.
The self resetting tip brake systems have been deployed in California for many years and represent a major
improvement to the manually reset brake systems.
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 project is to make improvements to existing wind systems. No permits required.
5.4 Technical Feasibility of Proposed Energy System
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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 current wind system has been operating for 8 years. The PPC team is able to run and manage
the system. It is the purpose of this project to replace the airfoils on two of five turbines, and
evaluate the performance. There is a diversity of performance across the five turbines, and all
turbines are performing with low capacity factors. This is due to conservative operational choices,
which are aimed at steady production. Retro fitting of rotors in turbines #2 and #5, will enable
demonstration that the turbines can run at a higher rpm in winter time without the danger of
constant over speed events. The performance of the two turbines selected to be equipped with the
new blade sets will be compared to sister turbines. Currently, turbine #2 tends to produce less
energy on average, whereas turbine #5, produces an average amount of energy. After the rotors
are replaced, the performance improvements will be measured over a two year period to evaluate
the improvements in performance.
Annual energy output versus wind speed, is the primary quantity to be measured.
The utility managers and wind techs will also record over-speed events, and tip brake resets, when
they are known to occur.
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: 95 kw/ 17 meter rotor windmatic wind turbine with variable speed drive
Unit 2: 95 kw/ 17 meter rotor windmatic wind turbine with variable speed drive
Unit 3: 95 kw/ 17 meter rotor windmatic wind turbine with variable speed drive
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).
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Unit 4: 95 kw/ 17 meter rotor windmatic wind turbine with variable speed drive
Unit 5: 95 kw/ 17 meter rotor windmatic wind turbine with variable speed drive
Unit 6:
5.4.2.2 Existing Distribution System
Describe the basic elements of the distribution system. Include the capacity of the step-up
transformer at the powerhouse, the distribution voltage(s) across the community, any transmission
voltages, and other elements that will be affected by the proposed project.
The existing distribution system has been replaced in 2016-17. The wind system has been in
operation since 2013.
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
N/A
N/A
N/A
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 : The purpose of project is to improve productivity of existing wind system.
Expecting to increase available wind energy by 50,000+ kWhs annually, from 2 turbines
Month Generati
on (Type
1)
(kWh)
Generatio
n (Type 2)
(kWh)
Generatio
n (Type 3)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumptio
n
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Fuel
Consumptio
n
[Other]
Pea
k
Loa
d
Minimu
m Load
January
February
Is there operational heat recovery? (Y/N) If yes estimated
annual displaced heating fuel (gallons)
5.4.2.4 O&M and replacement costs for
existing units
Power Generation Thermal Generation
i. Annual O&M cost for labor N/A, to be determined N/A
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor N/A N/A
iii. Replacement schedule and cost for
existing units
N/A N/A
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March
April
May
June
July
August
Septembe
r
October
November
December
Total
5.4.2.6 Annual Heating Fuel Consumption (Existing System)
Use most recent year. Include only if your project affects the recovered heat off the diesel
genset or will include electric heat loads. Only include heat loads affected by the project.
Month Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
(Cords,
green tons,
dry tons)
Other
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
5.4.3 Future Trends
Describe the anticipated energy demand in the community, or whatever will be affected by the
project, over the life of the project. Explain how the forecast was developed and provide year by
year forecasts. As appropriate, include expected changes to energy demand, peak load, seasonal
variations, etc. that will affect the project.
The purpose of the project is to improve the performance of the existing wind turbines. It is anticipated
that this project will provide additional incentives and evidence to upgrade the remaining turbines.
This project will ultimately influence improvements in energy production in similar turbines in Alaska,
of which there are 5 in Kwigillingok, 5 in Tuntutuliak, 6 in Kipnuk, 2 in Kokhanok, and one in Kotzebue.
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5.4.4 Proposed System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
The total proposed capacity and a description of how the capacity was determined
Integration plan, including upgrades needed to existing system(s) to integrate renewable
energy system: Include a description of the controls, storage, secondary loads, distribution
upgrades that will be included in the project
Civil infrastructure that will be completed as part of the project—buildings, roads, etc.
Include what backup and/or supplemental system will be in place
See the “Proposed System Design” section of the appropriate Best Practice Checklist for additional
guidance.
The Puvurnaq Power Company has been operating five Windmatic 17S wind turbine
for the last eight years. These are wind turbines are fitted with the original Aerostar
blades which were design in Denmark in the 1980’s.
In the 1990’s, the U.S. Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), which subsequently
became the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), commenced a program
to design and test an improved airfoil designs specifically for these types of Danish
wind turbines. One of these new airfoils became known as the SERI Thin
Airfoil. Blades with this airfoil were retrofitted on a number of test wind turbines on
operating wind farms in California, where improved performance was measured and
documented. In each test instance the annual energy output was increasing by 20 to
30%, while not causing increased loading on the tower, gearbox and drive
train. Over 80 sets of these blades were installed on various wind farms in
California.
Puvurnaq is proposing to acquire two sets of new SERI Thin Airfoil blade sets. The
blades are manufactured by one of the largest blade manufacturer in China, AVIC
Huiteng Windpower. James Tangler the NREL design engineer oversaw the final
design of these blades and insured that they met the design criteria he developed
while with SERI/NREL. The Seri designed airfoils employ tip brakes design for
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emergency over-speed protection. The tiplet brakes are designed to improve
overspeed protection compared to the air brake design on the current wind turbine
blades. The tiplet brakes are self-resetting, after an over speed event. This will reduce
maintenance calls to the turbines.
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
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1 wind 95 Windmatic 85+
2 wind 95 Windmatic 85+
3 wind 95 Windmatic 85+
4 wind 95 Windmatic 85+
5 wind 95 Windmatic 85+
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
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.
Puvurnaq Power Company operates a wind+diesel+battery+50 ETS system.
The battery system enables diesel off operation, when the average wind energy is sufficient to meet
the electrical load. Any surplus wind energy is directed to 50 electric thermal stoves, or an electric
load controlled boiler which is plumbed into the diesel plant heat loop which serves washeteria.
The purpose of the project is to increase the energy output of two of the existing wind turbines by
replacing the existing 17 meter rotor blades with more efficient airfoils.
5.4.3.1 Expected Capacity
Factor
20-
35%
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5.4.5.2 Annual Electricity Production and Fuel Consumption (Proposed System)
Month Generation
(Proposed
System)
(kWh)
Generation
(Type 2)
(kWh)
Generation
(Type 3)
(kWh)
Fuel
Consumption
(Diesel-
Gallons)
Fuel
Consumption
[Other]
Secondary
load
(kWh)
Storage
(kWh)
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total
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
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For projects that do not result in shutting down
diesel generation there is assumed to be no
impact on the base case O&M. Please indicate
the estimated annual O&M cost associated with
the proposed renewable project.
Option 2: Diesel generation OFF
For projects that will result in shutting down
diesel generation please estimate:
1. Annual non-fuel savings of shutting off
diesel generation
2. Estimated hours that diesel generation
will be off per year.
3. Annual O&M costs associated with the
proposed renewable project.
1. $ 8.25
2. Hours diesel off increased: 100
3. $ ?? TBD, fewer brake resets, expect 2 per
year???
5.4.7 Fuel Costs
Estimate annual cost for all applicable fuel(s) needed to run the proposed system (Year 1 of
operation)
Fuel Cost
A fuel price of $5.88/gallon ($1.55/Liter) was chosen by reference to Alaska Fuel Price
Projections 2013-2035, prepared for Alaska Energy Authority by the Institute for Social and
Economic Research (ISER), dated June 30, 2013 and the
2013_06_
R7Prototype_final_07012013 Excel spreadsheet, developed by ISER for AEA.
The $5.88/gallon price reflects the average value of all fuel prices between the 2015 (the
assumed project start year) fuel price of $4.91/gallon and the 2034 (20 year project end year)
fuel price of $7.04/gallon using the medium price projection analysis with an average social cost
of carbon (SCC) of $0.61/gallon included.
By comparison, the fuel price for Kongiganak (without social cost of carbon) reported to
Regulatory Commission of Alaska for the 2012 PCE report is $4.33/gallon ($1.02/Liter), without
inclusion of SCC. Assuming an SCC of $0.40/gallon (ISER Prototype spreadsheet, 2013 value),
the 2012 Kongiganak fuel price was $4.73/gallon ($1.25/Liter).
Heating fuel displacement by excess energy diverted to thermal loads is valued at $6.93/gallon
($1.83/Liter) as an average price for the 20 year project period. This price was determined by
reference to the 2013_06_R7Prototype_final_07012013 Excel spreadsheet where heating oil is
valued at the cost of diesel fuel (with SCC) plus $1.05/gallon.
Using an average fuel cost of $4.33/gallon for fuel displaced for power generation, and a generous
conversion efficiency of 14/kWh/gal , this potential value of a diesel off kWh is $.30/kWh
Whereas, heating fuel at $6.93, @ 30 kWh per gallon equivalent of fuel value of $.23/kWh
Diesel
(Gallons)
Electricity Propane
(Gallons)
Coal
(Tons)
Wood
Other
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Unit cost
($)
Annual
Units
Total
Annual
cost ($)
5.5 Performance and O&M Reporting
For construction projects only
5.5.1 Metering Equipment
Please provide a short narrative, and cost estimate, identifying the metering equipment that will be
used to comply with the operations reporting requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request
for Applications.
5.5.2 O&M reporting
Please provide a short narrative about the methods that will be used to gather and store reliable
operations and maintenance data, including costs, to comply with the operations reporting
requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request for Applications
Turbine maintenance logs
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SECTION 6 – ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS
6.1 Economic Feasibility
6.1.1 Economic Benefit
Annual Lifetime
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for Power
Generation (gallons)
1666 33320
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat
(gallons)
1666 33320
Total Fuel displaced (gallons) 3333 66640
Anticipated Diesel Fuel Displaced for Power
Generation ($) 4.33/gal
$7213 $144260
Anticipated Fuel Displaced for Heat ($) 6.93 $11545* note sold @
up to $.20/kWh, $5772
$115440
Anticipated Power Generation O&M Cost
Savings
reduced
Anticipated Thermal Generation O&M Cost
Savings
same
Total Other costs savings (taxes, insurance,
etc.)
Total Fuel, O&M, and Other Cost Savings Conservative
Estimated $12,985
value per year,
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-
Applicationhttp://www.akenergyauthority.org/REFund8.html. 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.
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It is estimated that retrofitting of two turbines combined could increase the annual energy production
overall from 50,000 and 80,000 kWh in increased wind power. The turbines are located in different
positions, and represent different levels of productivity.
The energy produced from the turbines, would be used to displace both diesel fuel used for power
generation and fuel used for home heating.
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
Low.
The SERI Airfoil has been designed to replace and increase the productivity of the Aerostar blades.
The Airfoils are expected to increase the productivity of a stall regulated turbine.
The self resetting tip brakes are standard on blade retrofits in California.
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.
Increased efficiency of existing machines, which will lead to increased annual energy production,
which will enable the increased displacement of diesel fuel which is used both for power generation
and heating.
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month) estimated 20% per
month
Expect 20%
increase from
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turbines 2 and 5.
Approximate
increase in
annual energy
production16,500
per machine
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) 33000 kWh
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan public ($) Range $33000 to
$5830
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
Increased clean locally generated electricity from existing infrastructure, future benefit for other
users of these turbines in Alaska.
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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
The replacement blades will have tiplet over-speed protection instead of spoiler brakes on the back
of each blade. These devices are deployed if the turbine rotor over-speed in high winds. The
tiplets have a hydraulic ram and spring mechanism inside tip of the blade, when an over-speed
condition occurs, centrifugal force unlock the tiplet and an internal spring rotates the tip 90 degrees
to create drag. When the rotor slow the tiplets are snapped back into place. The current over-
speed system used an air brake which slides out from the back of the blade. A technician must
climb turbine to reset these airbrakes. Sometime resetting air brakes requires two technicians. The
tiplets are an improvement over the blade brakes which have been used on mid sized machines
since the mid 1990’s. This design feature reduces maintenance.
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 turbines are expected to harvest more wind energy. It is anticipated that once the upgrades
are proven, then the other turbines could be retrofitted.
The turbines are operated and maintained by competent local crews and management.
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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)
PPC successfully operates its utility, and the revenues from the wind project, keep energy prices
stable, while providing funds to pay staff.
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.
The project is divided into four milestones
1. Procurement: the blade sets will be purchased from Scientia Energy,
2. Shipping: The blades will be shipped in a 40 foot container from California to Kongiganak
3. Installation: The uptower service crane will be installed by PPC staff, the existing rotors will be
removed, and the existing hubs will be retrofitted with the new blade sets. This is estimated to take
1 to 4 weeks depending on the weather.
4. Monitoring and measurement: The turbines are instrumented with wind speed and direction
sensors, as well as production metering. Data is recorded on the power system SCADA computer,
and the production of the retrofitted turbines will be compared to the un-retrofitted machines.
The Kongiganak Wind project is currently permitted, and no additional permits are required.
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.
Not applicable
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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 July 20, 2020. Please note that letters of
support from legislators will not count toward this criterion.
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.
SECTION 11 – LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR PRIOR PHASES
In the space below, please provide a list of additional documents attached to support completion of
prior phases.
SECTION 12 – LIST OF ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
In the space below, please provide a list of additional information submitted for consideration.
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SECTION 13 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name: Puvurnaq Power Company
Kongiganak
Regular Election is held: October
Date: 09/28/2020
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Roderick Phillip Manager N/A
Moody Phillip Chairman 2022
Leroy Igkurak Vice Chairman 2022
Darlene Daniel Secretary 2021
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
Joseph Joseph President 2021
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: PO BOX 5009
Phone Number: 907-557-5616
Fax Number: 907-557-5614
Email Address: Kongppc6@gmail.com
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0091186
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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SECTION 14 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. Contact information and resumes of Applicant’s Project Manager, Project Accountant(s),
key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1, 3.4 and
3.6.
Applicants are asked to provide resumes submitted with applications in separate electronic
documents if the individuals do not want their resumes posted to the project web site.
B. Letters or resolutions demonstrating local support per application form Section 9.
C. For projects involving heat: Most recent invoice demonstrating the cost of heating fuel
for the building(s) impacted by the project.
D. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s governing
body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the match
amounts indicated in the application.
Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to commit the
organization to the obligations under the grant.
Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, laws
including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD or other electronic media, per RFA
Section 1.7.
F. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name Roderick Phillip
Signature
Title Manager
Renewable Energy Fund Round 13
Application# 13014
Grant Application – Standard Form
AEA 21010 Page 43 of 43 7/20/2020
Date 09/28/2020