HomeMy WebLinkAboutAEA Renewable Energy Fund Round IX - Atqasuk Transmission - finalRenewable Energy Fund Grant Application
Atqasuk Transmission Line Design & Permitting
Round IX
North Slope Borough
Project Location: Atqasuk, Alaska
Renewable Energy Fund Round IX
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Application Forms and Instructions
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This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form for
Round VIII of the Renewable Energy Fund. A separate application form is available for projects
with a primary purpose of producing heat (see 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
Request for Applications (RFA) and both application forms is available online at:
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/Renewab le-Energy-Fund/Rounds#round9 .
• If you need technical assistance filling out this application, please contact Shawn Calfa, the
Alaska Energy Authority Grants Administrator at (907) 771-3031 or at sca lfa@aidea .org .
• 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.
• 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 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, 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
IX 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.
REMINDER:
• Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials
submitted to the Authority 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.
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• 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 the Authority. 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.
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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
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Please specify the legal grantee that will own, operate, and maintain the project upon completion .
[ Name (Name of utility, IPP, loc al g overnment, or other government entity)
[ No rt h Slope Bo rough
Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End:
Government and Electric Utility 06/30/2015
Tax ID #
Tax Status: D For-profit D Non-profit 181 Government (check one)
Date of last financial statement audit:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
PO Box 69 127 4 Agvik Street
Barrow, AK 99723 Barrow, AK 99723
Telephone: Fax: Email:
(907) 852-0467 (907)-852-4145 Timothy.rowe @north-slope.org
I 1.1 Applicant Point of Contact I Grants Manager
Name: Title:
Timothy Rowe Grants Administrator
Mailing Address:
PO Box 69
Barrow, AK 99723
Telephone: Fax: Email:
(907) 852-0467 (Tim) (907) 852 4145 Timothy.rowe @north-slope.org
1.1.1 APPLICANT SIGNATORY AUTHORITY CONTACT INFORMATION I Name: Charlotte E. Brower Title: Mayor
Mailing Address:
PO Box 69
Barrow, AK 99723
I Telephone: Fax: Email:
I c9o7) 852-o2oo (907) 852-0337 Charlotte.Brower@north-slope.org
I 1.1.2 Applicant Alternate Points of Contact
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
Timothy Rowe 907-852-0467 907-852-4145 timothy. rowe@ north-slope. org
Richard SanJose 907-852-0863 907-852-0251 richard .sanjose@north-slope.org
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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 1.2.1 Applicant Type
~ An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05, or
D An independent power producer in accordance with 3 MC 107.695 (a) (1), or
~ A local government, or
D A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities)
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (continued)
Please check as appropriate.
~ 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
authori !y_ is necessary. _{Indicate by_ checkif!g 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 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
httQ ://www .akenerg yauthority.org/Programs/Renewable-Energy-Fund/Rounds#rou nd9 . (Any
exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.) (Indicate 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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II SECTION 2-PROJECT SUMMARY
2.1 Project Title
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Provide a 4 to 7 word title for your project. Type in the space below.
Atqasuk Transmission Line Design and Permitting
I 2.2 Project Location
2.2.1 Location of Project -Latitude and longitude (preferred), street address,
community name.
or
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 at 907-771-3031.
Physical location: area of the North Slope between the communities of Atqasuk and Barrow.
Atqasuk, AK 70.48122-157.42
Barrow, AK 71.291526-156.9
2.2.2 Community benefiting -Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
The City of Atqasuk will be the beneficiary of this project.
2.3 Project Type
Please check as appropriate.
I 2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
D Wind D Biomass or Biofuels (excluding heat-only)
D Hydro, Including Run of River D Hydrokinetic
D Geothermal, Excluding Heat Pumps 181 Transmission of Renewable Energy
D Solar Photovoltaic D Storage of Renewable
181 Other (Describe) Transmission of D Small Natural Gas
electricity generated by natural gas
in lieu of diesel fuel for both power and heat
j 2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Construction Construction
0 Reconnaissance 181 Final Design and Permitting
0 Feasibility and Conceptual Design 0 Construction
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2.4 Project Description
Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project.
This phase of the Barrow to Atqasuk Transmission Line Project is for final design and permitting
required for the construction of the transmission line and conversion of homes and buildings in
Atqasuk to electric space heating.
2.5 Scope of Work
Provide a 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.
Contractor solicitation, environmental studies and permitting, site control, a final cost estimate, and
final design of the transmission line and electric heating conversion for buildings and residences in
Atqasuk comprise this phrase of the project.
II SECTION 3 ..... Project Managemen~ Development, and Operation ·
13.1 Schedule and Milestones
Criteria: Stage 2-1.A: The proposed schedule is clear, realistic, and described in adequate detail.
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 in 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 of your proposed project. Add additional rows as needed.
Start End
Milestones Tasks Date Date Deliverables
Project Scoping and Request and review sealed bid
Contractor documents for the selection of
Solicitation the contractor. 1/1/16 4/1/16
Environmental Cultural resources surveys,
Studies wetlands survey and ESA
consultation materials 7/1/16 12/31/16
NEPA Document Prepare environmental impact
support and miti g ation report 7/1/16 1/31/17
Permits, right of Obtain Federal, State and local
way, site control agency permits
com p lete 7/1/16 4/30/17
Geotech I Survey Survey alignment and prepare
Reports report 8/1/16 10/31/16
Resolution of Land Utilize survey results to identify
use, right of way land use and right of way
issues issues and resolve 11/1/16 4/30/17
Final Design Prepare COs, material specs,
structure layout drawings 11/15/16 8/31/17
Final Cost Estimate Complete final cost estimate 7/1/17 8/31/17
Update Economic Complete revised economic
and financial and financial analysis
analyses 7/1/17 8/31/17
Heat conversion Prepare drawings for home
design and building facilities
conversion to electricity. 8/15/16 12/31/16
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Prepare estimates
Heat Conversion Prepare final design and
final design construction documents
3.2 Budget
1/15/17 4/31/17
Criteria: Stage 2-1.8: The cost estimates for project development, operation, maintenance, fuel,
and other project items meet industry standards or are otherwise justified.
3.2.1 Budget Overview
Describe your financial commitment to the project. List the amount of funds needed for project
completion and the anticipated nature and sources of funds. Consider all project phases, including
future phases not covered in this funding request.
The North Slope borough is seeking $2,017,818 from the AEA Renewable Energy fund for design
and permitting. NSB will match this amount with resources valued at $201,782.
3.2.2 Budget Forms
Applications MUST include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
section 2.3.2 of this application, (1. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design, Ill. 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. 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 at 907-771-3031 or by emailing the Grants
Administrator, Shawn Ca/fa, at sca/fa@aidea .org.
Source of Matching
RE-Fund Grantee Funds:
Milestone or Task Grant Matching Cash/In-kind/Federal TOTALS
Funds Funds Grants/Other State
Grants/Other
(List milestones based on phase
and type of project. See sections $ $ $
2.3 thru 2.6 of the RFA)
Project Management $100,354 $40,246 Cash $140,600
Environment 0 0
Environmental Studies $102,273 $10,227 Cash $112 ,500
NEPA Doc Support $22 ,636 $2 ,264 Cash $24,900
Permits $22,636 $2,264 Cash $24 ,900
Engineering 0 $0
Geotechnical I Survey $363,636 $36,364 Cash $400,000 Reports
Basics of Design $387,273 $38,727 Cash $426,000 Document
Final Line Design $485,646 $18,354 Cash $504 ,000
ATQ Energy Conversion 0 $0 Design
Heat Conversion Design $162,000 $16,200 Cash $178.200
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65%
Ht Conv Final Design & $189,545 $18,955 CO's
Contingency @ 1 0% $181,818 $18,182
TOTALS $440,000 $44,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $0 $33,446
Travel & Per Diem $0 $6 ,800
Equipment $0 $0
Materials & Supplies $0 $0
Contractual Services $1 ,836 ,000 $143 ,354
Construction Services $0 0
Other $181 ,818 $18 ,181
TOTALS $2,017,818 $201,782
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Cash $208,500
Cash $200,00
$484,000
In-kind $33,446
Cash $6,800
$0
$8 ,800
Cash $1,879 ,000
$0
Cash $200,000
$2 ,219,600
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3.2.3 Cost Justification
Indicate the source(s) of the cost estimates used for the project budget.
The cost estimate was prepared as part of the conceptual design phase of the project. The
estimates are based on the engineering estimates prepared.
3.2.4 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 $ 2,017,818
Cash match to be provided $168,336
In-kind match to be provided $33,446
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of above) $2,219,600
3.2.5 Total Project Costs
Indicate the anticipated total cost by phase of the project (including all funding sources).
actual costs for completed phases.
Reconnaissance $11,000
Feasibility and Conceptual Design $198,875
Final Design and Permitting $2,219,600
Construction $ 17,342,800
Total Project Costs (sum of above) $ 19,772,275
3.2.6 Operating and Maintenance Costs
Use
O&M costs can be estimated in two ways for the standard application. Most proposed RE 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.
Options O&M Impact of proposed RE project
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:
1. Annual non-fuel savings of shutting off 1. $
diesel generation
2. Hours diesel OFF/year: 2. Estimated hours that diesel generation
will be off per year.
3 . $240,000 3. Annual O&M costs associated with the
proposed renewable project.
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3.3 Project Communications
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Criteria: Stage 2-1. C: The applicant's communications plan, including monitoring and reporting, is
described in adequate detail.
Describe how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
The North Slope Borough will assign a project manager whose responsibilities will include
compiling periodic progress reports for use by the Authority. Weekly and monthly project
coordination meetings will be held with the project team to track progress and address issues as
they arise.
3.4 Operational Logistics
Criteria: Stage 2-1.0: Logistical, business, and financial arrangements for operating and
maintaining the project throughout its lifetime and selling energy from the completed project are
reasonable and described in adequate detail.
Describe the anticipated logistical, business, and financial arrangements for operating and
maintaining the project throughout its lifetime and selling energy from the completed project.
Once constructed, the transmission line between Barrow and Atqasuk will fall under the North
Slope Borough's operations and maintenance program. These costs will be borne by revenue from
the sale of electricity to the residents of Atqasuk .
I SECTION 4-.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
4.1 Project Team
Criteria: Stage 2-2.A: The Applicant, partners, and/or contractors have sufficient knowledge and
experience to successfully complete and operate the project. If the applicant has not yet chosen a
contractor to complete the work, qualifications and experience points will be based on the
applicant's capacity to successfully select contractors and manage complex contracts.
Criteria: Stage 2-2.8: The project team has staffing, time, and other resources to successfully
complete and operate the project.
Criteria: Stage 2-2. C: The project team is able to understand and address technical, economic, and
environmental barriers to successful project completion and operation.
Criteria : Stage 2-2.0: The project team has positive past grant experience .
4.1.1 Project Manager
Indicate who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, and a
resume. In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the applicant
would like those excluded from the web posting of this application. 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 North Slope Borough's approach to this project, and its overall energy upgrade program, is to
use a team approach consisting of North Slope Borough staff, external consultants and general
contractors. Mr. Richard San Jose will be the Program Manager and the contact for any technical
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questions. Mr. Timothy Rowe is the Grants Administrator and will handle grant paperwork,
amendments, and financial matters. Resumes for Mr. San Jose and Mr. Rowe are attached.
NSB provides a project team from its operating staff. The Program Manager (PM), Richard San
Jose, provides oversight to Project Administrators (PA) who interface with the Engineering
Consultant and General Contractor. The PM and PA group provides internal focus and coordinates
te development, planning, construction, and reporting for special projects . The Engineering
Consultant of the NSB provides technical input on design, feasibility, generation and distribution
issues to the team .
Additionally, the engineering group provides specifications, design and drawings for North Slope
Borough construction of diesel power plants and distribution systems . The Engineering Consultant
provides construction administration and commissioning input on behalf of new construction
performed by the NSB contractor. The manager of administrative services, Timothy Rowe,
provides support in accounting, payables, financial and progress reporting, and capitalization of
assets in accordance with NSB guidelines.
The project management team's structure is designed to provide flexibility for the NSB participants.
They have operational as well as project development responsibilities to the Borough. This project
is being funded and completed in phases. This approach works well with NSB's management style .
The functional-interface relationships allow engineering tasks, village government, public relations
tasks, procurement functions, and internal construction operations to be dovetailed into the project
development process. Cross-utilization of talent and resources is an advantage to the project
delivery process, providing economies of scale for using project resources .
For project delivery , an amalgamated team approach is utilized. To support the NSB team, design
consultants and construction services managers are selected. Practitioners of both disciplines are
drawn from a resource bank of professional firms with relevant histories of performance in rural
Alaska. The construction services manager works concurrently with the design consultant through
design development to provide constructability insight and value engineering to maximize the
overall effectiveness of the final construction documents.
Though a contract currently exists with Leland A Johnson & Associates for the completion of the
feasibility and conceptual design phase of the project, NSB procurement standards require a
solicitation of sealed bids for this contract size . Upon receipt and inspection of the bids following
NSB procurement standards, the contract would be awarded. We anticipate this will occur within
90 days of the end of the current phase of the project.
I 4.1.2 Expertise and Resources
Describe the project team including the applicant, partners, and contractors. Provide sufficient
detail for reviewers to evaluate:
• the extent to which the team has sufficient knowledge and experience to successfully
complete and operate the project;
• whether the project team has staffing, time, and other resources to successfully complete
and operate the project ;
• how well the project team is able to understand and address technical, economic, and
environmental barriers to successful project completion and operation .
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
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contracts. Include brief resumes for known key personnel and contractors as an attachment to
your application. In the electronic submittal , please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the
applica nt would like those excluded from the web posting of this application
The North Slope Borough will ultimately be responsible for successful completion of the project,
using partners that have successfully installed similar systems in the recent past. Electrical system
engineering will be subcontracted, using current internal procurement practices and selection of
engineering service providers from prequalified organizations. The contracted A&E firm will
complete the design for the project. The North Slope Borough will subcontract for the construction
of the foundations and the contracted A&E firm will manage that construction .
I 4.1.3 Project Accountant(s)
Indicate who will be performing the accounting of this project for the grantee and include a resume.
In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the applicant would like
those excluded from the web posting of this application. If the applicant does not have a project
accountant indicate how you intend to solicit financial accounting support .
The Project Accountant assigned to this project will be Ms. Eva Leavitt. Ms. Leavitt has eight years '
experience as both a grants administrator and grant accounting specialist within the Grants
Division. Ms. Leavitt's work is supervised by our Grants Accounting Manager and Governmental
Accountant. Her resume is attached for your review .
I 4.1.4 Financial Accounting System
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 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program .
The North Slope Borough is a municipal corporation governed by an elected mayor and
seven-member assembly . The accounting system uses the U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
The NSB Administration and Finance Department ensures the financial integrity of the NSB in a
manner that meets or exceeds regulatory standards. All documents that initiate an encumbrance or
payment are approved through the Director's office .
The NSB utilizes an AS400-based JD Edwards system for its accounting. The system allows for
division of funds to track each project separately. For grants, a separate document is also
maintained to ensure that the expenditures are tracked in the budget categories prescribed in the
grant agreement. Both systems are subject to audit review during the single audit process.
4.2 Local Workforce
Criteria: Stage 2-2.E: The project uses local labor and trains a local labor workforce.
Describe how the project will use local labor or train a local labor workforce .
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~ SECTION 5 -TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
5.1 Resource Availability
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Criteria: Stage 2-3.A: The renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis, and
project permits and other authorizations can reasonably be obtained.
5.1.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available, including average
resource availability on an annual basis . 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.
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 .
BARROW
Natural gas in Barrow is a known and developed energy resource. It consists of three gas fields
that provide energy for power and heat in Barrow. The current reserve estimates for each field are :
South Barrow Gas Field:
East Barrow Gas Field:
Walakpa Gas Field:
Total:
8 to 9 billion cubic feet
5 to 10 billion cubic feet
150 to 240 billion cubic feet
163 to 259 billion cubic feet
Currently, Barrow consumes about 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas each year. At this consumption rate
the gas fields will provide energy for approximately 120 years. Gas availability is unlikely to be a
concern for Atqasuk because that community's demand will be less than 5% of Barrow's demand .
ATQASUK
Wind: The Atqasuk Wind Resource Report prepared in 2010 shows the wind power class at Level
3-4 (fair), which is typical of inland villages. The low rating adversely affects the economics of wind
power, a technology that has not yet been proven on the North Slope, though the Borough did
demonstrate a wind power class of 5-6 (very good) in the coastal community of Kaktovik and is
pursuing a wind power development project there . Wind power was evaluated in the "Energy
Options for the City of Atqasuk" and was determined not to be economically feasible at this time .
Coal: Atqasuk has coal deposits that were mined in the 1950s to provide energy to the BIA school
in Barrow and for local residents' consumption. In the late 1980s, NSB operated a small surface
mine that was used on a local coal demonstration project. The operation was small, providing coal
for home heating . Small scale coal technology to handle both power and heat in Atqasuk was
evaluated in the "Energy Options for the City of Atqasuk" and was determined not be economically
feasible.
Regional energy distribution system: In the broad, long-term view, other resources may be
enhanced by the transmission line . In the future, the village of Wainwright could be tied into the
Barrow-Atqasuk transmission line. Coal-bed methane has been discovered and may prove viable
in the future .
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Further down the coast near the village of Point Lay lies the western arctic coal reserves, a source
of high-BTU and low-sulfur coal in vast quantities representing 10% of the world's coal resource . A
power network connecting all the villages from Barrow to Point and possibly Red Dog mine,
Kivalina, and Noatak could be powered from this resource for a very long time.
5.1.2 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues .
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identify and describe potential barriers
List of applicable perm its and timeline
Federal:
• BLM Right-of-Way Permit-July 2016 to May 2017
• Wetlands Permit (section 404 and 1 0) -July 2016 to April 2017
State :
• State of Alaska Use Permit-July 2016 to August 2016
• State of Alaska Easement-July 2016 to August 2016
• Fish Habitat Permit (Title 16) -July 2016 to April 2017
Borough:
• Certificate of IHLC!TLUI Clearance, Form 500-July 2016 to August 2016
• NSB Land Use Permit-July 2016 to August 2016
• Village District Permit, Form 700-July 2016 to August 2016
Potential Barriers
• BLM Right-of-Way-Consultation with the BLM is needed to determine the required level
of documentation (Cat-Ex, EA or EIS). If an EIS is required the process could take 6
months to several years depending on BLM's requirements
• Wetlands Permit (section 404 and 1 0)-USACE request for field study anticipated
5.2 Project Site
Criteria: Stage 2-3.8: A site is available and suitable for the proposed energy system.
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.
Organizations, communities and others that will be impacted by land ownership issue include:
• City of Atqasuk
• Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC)
• Ukpeagvik lnupiat Corporation (UIC)
• Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
• Native Allotments
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City of Atqasuk : The community of Atqasuk originally supported a transmission line project in
Resolution 81-3 in 1981. Since representatives from the village were on the project team during the
Energy Options for the city of Atqasuk study in 2008, representatives from Atqasuk made up the
Steering Committee that formed and monitored the progress of the Atqasuk Transmission Line
Feasibility Study in 2011. The mayor and lead power plant operator of Atqasuk were involved in
providing data, assisting the project team visit, and monitoring the progress of the Atqasuk
Transmission Line Preliminary Engineering Study. The same two representatives will also provide
oversight and local input throughout this project.
ASRC and UIC : Both local Native Corporations are landowners on the North Slope and provided
the Borough with letters of concurrence to construction a power line across their lands in 1981 . In
addition, both the National Petroleum Reserve Act of 1976 and the Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act
of 1984 obligate both Native Corporations to provide right-of-way easements to permit the NSB to
supply local energy resources to Barrow, Atqasuk, and Wainwright. The Transfer Act specifically
mentions " ... including the transmission of electricity from the Barrow Gas Field , or from any other
source of energy chosen by the NSB, to supply Barrow, Wainwright, and Atqasuk." It is our intent
to keep all landowners involved throughout this project by holding public meetings .
Native Allotments: The most significant concern may be native allotments. The native allotments in
the project area have been well-documented by the NSB. Since a transmission line is a physically
flex ible infrastructure component, we can avoid native allotments by carefully routing the line. To
date the NSB has avoided all known allotments and has applied the Native Village of Barrow's
minimum clearance of 200 feet between construction and native allotments.
5.3 Project Risk
Criteria: Stage 2-3. C: Project technical and environmental risks are reasonable.
5.3.1 Technical Risk
Describe potential technical risks and how you would address them .
Logistics , construction activities, and weather all present significant known risks. The North Slope
Borough routinely purchases Builder's Risk insurance to mitigate its exposure to these risks. NSB
and its contracted A&E firms have extensive experience completing projects under very similar
circumstances as this one, which reduces risk. Crucial to successful completion of projects in these
environments are advanced planning and flexible timing.
The NPRA Act and 1984 Barrow Gas Fields Transfer Act allow for the extension of natural gas
from Barrow's gas field to surrounding NSB communities via gas pipeline or electric power
transmission. Both UIC and ASRC signed agreements to provide right-of-way access across their
lands for the purpose of extending Barrow Gas to surrounding North Slope communities. Every
effort has been made during previous work to avo id routing the transmission line near native
allotments.
Any environmental issues that arise will be addressed by adjusting the route corridor, technology,
or both so that permits can be obtained .
5.3.2 Environmental Risk
Explain whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will be
addressed :
• Threatened or endangered species
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• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerat ions
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and describe other potential barriers
Threatened or endangered species
~~ ENEJGY AUTliORITY
Three federally listed threatened species (Spectacled Eider, Steller's Eider, and polar bear) and
one candidate species for listing (yellow-billed loon) occur in the project area. We would seek an
Endangered Species Act Clearance from the USFWS. Formal consultation may be required to
determine if "take" under ESA would occur. We would need to ensure that construction of the
transmission line would have no harmful impact on threatened species . Construction would be
timed to avoid impacts to migratory birds in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Habitat issues
The project could involve crossing anadromous fish streams, requiring a Fish Habitat Permit in
consultation with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. We would need to ensure the project
would not impact any state refuges, sanctuaries, or critical habitat areas, as well as federal
refuges, wilderness areas, or national parks.
Wetlands and other protected areas
The project could involve placing utility poles in wetlands under the jurisdiction of the U.S . Army
Corps of Engineers (USAGE), and would therefore require a Wetlands (Section 404 and Section
1 0) Permit. A Wetlands Permit would also be required if any poles were placed below ordinary high
water of any navigable stream.
Archaeological and historical resources
There is the potential to find cultural or historic resources in the project area. In accordance with
the National Historic Preservation Act, the undertaking would need to be reviewed by the Alaska
Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). During
formal Section 106 consultation, the SHPO would determine whether additional surveys and
mitigation would be required. In addition to the Section 106 process, the project would need to
receive an approved Certificate of lnupiat History, Language and CulturefTraditional Land Use
Inventory (IHLCfTLUI) Clearance from the NSB .
Land development constraints
Because the Barrow -Atqasuk intertie project would cross land owned by the State of Alaska , a
Land Use Permit would be needed from the Alaska Division of Natural Resources (ADNR) Division
of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW). A permanent utility easement and temporary water use
authorization could be required by this agency, as well. Also, as this project would occur within the
NSB and two village districts, a NSB Land Use Permit and Form 700-Village District Permit would
be required. The intertie would also cross Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land , requiring the
project to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Aviation considerations
A "Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation" would be sought from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) if the intertie is routed near an airport.
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Visual aesthetics impacts
I~ ENERGY AUTHORITY
The project would involve construction of utility poles ranging from 65 feet to 80 feet tall. These
poles would be constructed largely between, rather than within, the villages. It is likely that there
would be little concern for visual or aesthetic impacts, as communities often note that utility poles
offer a helpful visual guide point when traveling outside a village. The project team would conduct
community meetings to discuss visual impacts and how they could be minimized in the unlikely
event that aesthetic issues arise.
Identify and discuss other potential barriers
Because the intertie would cross Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, the project would have
to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA requires all federal actions,
including the BLM issuing right-of-way across their land, to develop and disclose the project's
purpose and need, alternatives (including a no-action alternative), and environmental impacts
(natural, social, and economic). Typically, environmental disclosure documents (such as
Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, or Environmental Impact Statements) are
prepared by the federal agency but require input from the project proponent, in this case the North
Slope Borough.
5.4 Existing and Proposed Energy System
Criteria: Stage 2-3.0: The proposed energy system can reliably produce and deliver energy as
planned.
5.4.1 Basic Configuration of Existing Energy System
Describe the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about the
number, size, age , efficiency, and type of generation.
ATQASUK
Atqasuk's existing distribution system is a three-phase overhead system configured with two
feeders from the power plant. Power is generated at 480 volts and steeped up to 4,160 I 2,400
volts with a 1,000 kVA station transformer connecting each overhead feeder.
The power plant consists of two structures housing five generators with a total power capacity of
3,370 kW. The original power plant building includes two 3508 Caterpillar diesel generator sets
rated at 450 kW each and one 3512 Caterpillar diesel generator set rated at 650 kW. Adjacent to
the power plant building is a prefab metal building that houses two 3512 Caterpillar diesel
generator sets rated at 9510 each .
Diesel fuel for Atqasuk is barged in once per year, and is delivered first to the Barrow tank farm . In
FY2013, it was landed in Barrow at $4.38 per gallon. From Barrow, the fuel is flown into Atqasuk or
delivered by all-terrain vehicles. In FY2013 fuel freighted to Atqasuk cost $2.18 per gallon. Once in
Atqasuk, the fuel is delivered to either the NSB tank farm with a capacity of 500,000 gallons or the
power plant tank farm with a capacity of 88,385 gallons. The power plant tank farm is replenished
from NSB tank farm by truck when needed.
BARROW
Barrow's electrical power is provided by Barrow Utilities and Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUECI).
BUECI purchases wholesale natural gas from the NSB Gas Fields at $1 .00 per MCF (million BTU)
and retails the electricity produced to residential customers at $0 .11 per kWh.
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BUECI's Barrow power plant houses seven generators with a total capacity of 20,500 kW. This
includes two Solar Taurus gas turbines rated at 5,000 kW each, three solar Centaur gas turbines
rated at 2,500 kW each, and two Caterpillar reciprocating gas units rated at 2 ,000 kW each
I Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt 1 grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 5
------------------------------------~ (2 X 450 kW), 650 kW, (2 X 910 kW) ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other
iii. Generator/boilers/other type Caterpillar reciprocating diesel gensets
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 1994, 1994, 2002, 2002, 2002 respectively
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other
vi. Is there operational heat recovery? (Y/N) If yes
estimated annual displaced heating fuel (gallons)
12.9 kWh/gal
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Rail belt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh] 3,447 ,700 kWh (FY2013)
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 267,196
Other
iii. Peak Load 601 kW
iv . Average Load 409 kW
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency 12 .9 kWh/gal
vii. Future trends steady
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
----~----------------------------------~ i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] 214,371 gallons
------~--------------------------------~ ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons , dry tons]
vi. Other
1 The Rail belt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal light and Power.
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5.4.2 Future Trends
I~ ENERGY Al.JTHOAITY
Describe the anticipated energy demand in the community over the life of the project.
Atqasuk's energy demand is expected to remain steady with minimal future change.
5.4.3 Impact on Rates
Briefly explain what if any effect your project will have on electrical rates in the proposed benefit
area over the life of the project. For PCE eligible communities, please describe the expected
impact would be for both pre and post PCE.
Atqasuk will lose the State 's PCE benefit. However, since the Borough's existing rate is $0 .15/kWh
for the first 600 kW and the minimum level to qualify for PCE is approximately $0.14/kWh, the
impact from loss of the PCE benefit would be minimal.
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
• Optimum installed capacity
• Anticipated capacity factor
• Anticipated annual generation
• Anticipated barriers
• Integration plan
• Delivery methods
Description
While the natural gas resource is not renewable, the economic benefit of displacing expensive
diesel fuel and heating oil with electricity fueled by natural gas is substantial, and qualifies this
community intertie project for the AEA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program. The North Slope
Borough sells the gas wholesale to BUECI , the electrical coop in Barrow, at $1 per MCF , equal to
$1 per million BTU. Fuel delivered to Atqasuk costs $6.56 per gallon, or $49 per million BTU.
Without question, extending electricity to Atqasuk from Barrow is the more efficient and cost-
effective option.
Atqasuk's peak demand is anticipated to be around 2, 180 kW and includes all power and space
heating requirements. The Atqasuk power plant , which will provide backup service , has a
generating capacity of 3,370 kW.
Like existing lines in Barrow, the transmission line will be designed to withstand the harsh arctic
environment. The line will be operated at 69 kV with a capacity of 10MW and a line loss of 3.8%.
115 kV insulators will be used to avoid flashover from salt contamination.
Optimum Installed Capacity
BUECI has an installed capacity of 20,500 kW. Its operating peak is about 9,000 kW.
Anticipated Capacity Factor
The anticipated capacity factor is 26.7. This combines the installed capacity at both BUECI and
Atqasuk and the average daily usage of both communities.
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Annual Generation
Annual generation at Atqasuk is expected to be 11.5 million kWh and 54 .0 million kWh at Barrow.
Anticipated Barriers
The avian environmental concern near Barrow may require changes to the design or routing. This
can only be determined after the permitting process moves forward.
Basic integration concept and delivery methods
The Atqasuk integration will be accomplished by adding a three-phase circuit and a step-up
transformer at the BUECI power plant to energize the transmission line to Atqasuk. In addition, a
recloser would be added to sectionalize the line in the event of a line fault. At Atqasuk, a step-down
transformer and an automatic recloser would provide for automatic startup of the backup diesel
plant in Atqasuk. The distribution system and service panels in Atqasuk will be upgraded to support
the increased power that is required to provide electric heating in addition to the present demand
for non-heating power.
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity (Wind, 23,870 kW (20,500 kW Barrow and 3,370 kW Atqasuk)
Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
11,518,959 kWh for power and heat
c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood or pellets [cords, green tons,
dry tons]
iv. Other
d) i. Estimate number of hours renewable
will allow powerhouse to turn diesel engines
off (fill in as applicable)
5.4.5 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 .
This phase of the project is for design and permitting. As part of this place, should additional
metering equipment be necessary to fulfill the reporting requirements, it will be incorporated into
the design. Cost estimates for any additional equipment will be available at the end of this phase.
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II SECTION 6-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS
6.1 Economic Feasibility
~~ENERGY AUTHORITY
Criteria: Stage 2-4.A: The project is shown to be economically feasible (net positive savings in fuel,
operation and maintenance, and capital costs over the life of the proposed project).
6.1.1 Economic Benefit
Explain the economic benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings, and how the people of
Alaska will benefit from the project. The benefits information should include the following :
• Anticipated annual and lifetime fuel displacement (gallons and dollars)
• Anticipated annual and lifetime revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement
price, RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
• 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 economic model used by AEA is available at
http:l/www .akenerg yauthority . org/Programs/Re newable-Energy-F und/Rounds#round9. 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 project would displace approximately 17 million gallons of diesel fuel over 35 years, saving
about $128,935,000 . Anticipated revenue from electricity sales is $1,040,000 annually. These
savings could be invested by the NSB Assembly in programs and projects that directly benefit the
people of NSB communities, including Atqasuk .
6.1.2 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
• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
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.
The customers will be in the community of Atqasuk, an inland village with a population of 218
people. There are 57 residential and 61 commercial customers . The BUECI rate for residential
customers in Barrow is $0.11/kWh.
Another option is for the Borough to pay BUECI a monthly contract rate and bill the customers in
Atqasuk in turn. BUECI's large customers pay the E-10 rate, which includes a monthly fixed charge
of $347 and a unit charge of $0.0846/kWh.
According to the feasibility study, the net present value of cost savings from the project over 35
years is over $50,000,000 . The proposed rate of return over this period, based on Total Project
Costs listed in Table 3.2 .5 and the assumptions in Section 6.1.1 above, is 22 .66%.
I 6.1.3 Public Benefit for Projects with Private Sector Sales
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For projects that include sales of power to private sector businesses (sawmills, cruise ships, mines,
etc.), please provide a brief description of the direct and indirect public benefits derived from the
project as well as the private sector benefits and complete the table below . See section 1.6 in the
Request for Applications for more information .
N/A
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month) N/A
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at private sector businesses ($)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan.public ($)_
6.2 Financing Plan
Criteria: Stage 2-4.8: The project has an adequate financing plan for completion of the grant-
funded phase and has considered options for financing subsequent phases of the project.
6.2.1 Additional Funds
Identify the source and amount of all additional funds needed to complete the work in the phase(s)
for which REF funding is being applied in this application. Indicate whether these 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.
6.2.2 Financing opportunities/limitations
If the proposed project includes final design or construction phases, what are your opportunities
and/or limitations to fund this project with a loan , bonds , or other financing options?
This application is for the design and permitting phase . When this project proceeds, bond funds
will be requested from the North Slope Borough Assembly to assist in the final construction of the
project. As with all projects, funding through general obligation bonds will be weighed against the
other capital improvement project requiring funding in the communities across the North Slope .
6.2.3 Cost Overruns
Describe the plan to cover potential cost increases or shortfalls in funding .
Cost overruns and funding shortfalls will be addressed by requesting additional funds from the
North Slope Borough. Depending on the size and nature of the shortfall and/or cost overrun, these
may be addressed, subject to approval, via general revenue funds or through bond funds .
6.2.4 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.
The North Slope Borough anticipates submitting a proposal to the Authority for funding of the
construction and commissioning phase in the next funding round. Additional funds to cover the
additional cost of the project will be requested from the North Slope Borough Assembly in the form
of General Obligation Bond funds or other appropriate bonding.
I 6.3 Other Public Benefit
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Criteria: Stage 3-4.C: Other benefits to the Alaska public are demonstrated. Avoided costs alone
will not be presumed to be in the best interest of the public.
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
There are several non-economic benefits associated with this project, including:
• Reduced exposure to diesel fuel price volatility
• Higher-quality, more reliable power, which is increasingly critical for sensitive electronics
• Greatly reduced risk of fuel spills
• Reduced risk of carbon monoxide-related health impacts due to conversion from
combustion heating appliances to electric resistance heating
Improved air quality in the Atqasuk vicinity from reduced diesel exhaust particulate matter
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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.
Include at a minimum:
• Capability of the Applicant to demonstrate the capacity, both administratively and financially, to
provide for the long-term operation and maintenance of the proposed project
• Is the Applicant current on all loans and required reporting to state and federal agencies?
• likelihood of the resource being available over the life of the project
• Likelihood of a sufficient market for energy produced over the life of the project
There are two options. One is to have BUECI operate the entire facility including the power plant
and distribution system in Atqasuk under an agreement with the North Slope Borough. BUECI
would collect and retain revenues from customers in Atqasuk.
The other option is for the Borough to retain jurisdiction over the line and enter into a contract with
BUECI to purchase power at a bulk rate at the substation in Barrow. The Borough would continue
to operate the transmission line, Atqasuk power plant, and distribution system. The Borough would
also collect revenues from the Atqasuk subscribers as it currently does.
The O&M of the transmission line would become the responsibility of the NSB Power & Light
enterprise and use its budget and personnel to maintain and operate the line. If there is a need for
capital investment the Borough would provide funds through its capital improvements program.
There should not be any significant operational issues since the Borough and BUECI currently
operate power systems in the North Slope.
The existing system will be kept as backup. We estimate $20,000 of fuel each year would allow for
scheduled operation of the existing power plant.
Since the power plant and water plant are connected, one or more of those existing operators can
be trained to operate the facility as required. If BUECI operates the system in Atqasuk they can
use the existing water plant operators and the planned SCADA system that would be used to
remotely monitor and operate the power plant.
The Borough is highly interested in monitoring the economics of this project. If it works as planned
there are other communities that may benefit from a similar electrical intertie. The Borough is
committed to assessing the benefits of this project and reporting it to the AEA, Borough Assembly,
and the City of Atqasuk.
SECTION 8-PROJECT READINESS
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
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II • Procuring all necessary equipment and materials
I~ ENERGY AUTHORITY
Currently the NSB is completing the Preliminary Engineering portion of the project. This should be
completed by the end of this year. When Round IX is awarded, the NSB and project team will be in
place to proceed with this grant upon receipt of a notice to do so from the AEA.
The NSB has conducted several studies related to this project since 1981. More recently the NSB
completed the NPR-A-funded "Energy Options for the City of Atqasuk", 2008 . The preliminary
feasibility and assessment study identified the Transmission Line to Atqasuk as the most promising
energy project for Atqasuk. Since , the Borough has completed the Borough -funded power line
study from Barrow to the Walakpa Gas Field utilizing the existing VSM p i peline support structures .
This concept was used on the western route concept in the "Atqasuk Transmission Line Feasibility
Study" completed in 2011.
The NSB has also provided in-kind support of personnel to provide energy data , grant and project
administration, technical input, project development and oversight , and assistance in right-of-way,
mapping , native allotments, and other land issues .
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. The Documentation of support must be dated within one year of the RFA date of July
8 , 2015.
The community of Atqasuk is well aware of this project , having passed a resolution in its favor as
far back as 1981 . On August 28 , 2008 , Leland A. Johnson and Kent Grinage, NSB Project
Manager, conducted a town meeting in Atqasuk to present and discuss the findings of the "Energy
Options for the City of Atqasuk". The transmission line was identified in the study as the best
energy project for Atqasuk.
In 2010 the NSB formed a steering committee to develop and monitor the progress and results of
the Atqasuk Transmiss ion Line Project Feasibility Study. The Committee consisted of the Vice
Mayor of Atqasuk , the Lead Power Plant Operator from Atqasuk, and two NSB Division Managers .
The Atqasuk Transmission Line Project Prelim inary Engineering Project is being assisted and
monitored by the same two Atqasuk representatives. One of the representatives is now the Mayor
of Atqasuk. He keeps the community informed of the project at the monthly City Council meetings .
A resolution passed in support of the project was passed in October 2014 in support of the Round
VII application. It is attached. A resolution in support of this application will be presented to the
assembly in October 2015.
SECTION 10-COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER AWARDS
Identify other grants that may have been previously awarded to the Applicant by the Authority for
this or any other project. Describe the degree you have been able to meet the requirements of
previous grants including project deadlines, reporting, and information requests.
The Authority previously awarded the North Slope Borough $210 ,000 for the feasibility study phase
of this project under Grant Agreement #7040023 . The amended period of performance spanned
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July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014. All reporting requirements were met and a final report was
issued to the Authority on January 29, 2015 .
SECTION 11-LIST OF SUPPORnNG DOCUMENTATION FOR PRIOR PHASES
In the space t:>elow please provide a list 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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II SECTION 13-AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name:
North Slope Borough
Regular Election is held:
Every 3 Years
I Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title
I~ ENERGY AUTHORITY
I Date:
1st Tuesday in October
Term Signature
Jacob Adams, Sr Chief Administrative 2011-2017 ~tfL,f-Officer v
Printed Name
Charlotte E. Brower Mayor 2014-2017
I Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: PO Box 69
Barrow, AK 99723
Phone Number: (907) 852-0467
Fax Number: (907) 852-4145
E-mail Address: Timothy . Rowe@north-slope . org
Federal Tax 10 #: 92-0042378
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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SECTION 14-ADDITIO.NAL 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 RF A 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 Charlotte E. Brower
Signature
Title Mayor, North Slope Borough
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Appendix B-2013 & 2014 Resolutions
NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH
RESOLUTION SERIAL NO. 54-2014
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NORTH SLOPE
BOROUGH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RENEWABLE
ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY2015
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has established the Renewable Energy Grant
Recommendation Program in Alaska Statute AS 42.45.045; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is soliciting competitive
applications from qualified applicants for the purpose of recommending grants for renewable
energy projects to be funded by the Alaska State Legislature for FY 15; and
WHEREAS, the North Slope Borough is a home rule municipal corporation
duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Alaska, and is
therefore a local government and "eligible applicant" as defmed by AS 42.45.045(1)(1); and
WHEREAS, the North Slope Borough (Borough) is in compliance with all
federal, state, and local laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor or her designee is authorized as the point of contact
to represent the Borough for the purpose of this application; and
WHEREAS, the North Slope Borough desires to apply for funds to provide
for and administer the following projects under this program:
PROJECT TITLE GRANT PROPOSED TOTAL
AMOUNT BOROUGH
REQUESTED MATCH
Kaktovik Wind
Generation
Final Design and $440,000 $44,000 $484,000
Permitting
Atqasuk Transmission
Line Final Design and $2,017,818 $201,782 $2,219,600 Permitting
TOTAL $2,457,818 $245,782 $2,703,600
and
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WHEREA , pur uant t A 42.45.045(d)(l), the A A has been directed to
evaluate the benefit and feasibility of the projects, and prioritize projects that may receive
as istance, with .. significant weight' being given to the amount of matching fund an applicant
is able to pr vide, and therefore th Bor ugh proposes to pr vide funding at the match
amounts indicated in the application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE OL VED THAT:
The North Slope Borough Assembly authorizes the Mayor to submit an
application for the grant projects listed above, to negotiate and execute any and all docwn nts
required for approval and management of grant funds and to execute any subsequent
amendments to the abrreements to provide for the adjustment to the prqjects within the scope
of services or task , and based upon the need of the projects.
INTR D C D: October 14, 2014
ADOPTED: October 14 2014 '
ATI'EST:
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harlol:2E. Browc1· Mayor
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NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH
RESOLUTION SERIAL NO. 41-2013
A RESOLUfiON AUTHORIZING THE NORTH SLOPE
BOROUGH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RENEWABLE
ENERGY GRANT PROGRAM FOR F¥2014
WHEREAS, through Alaska Statute AS 42.45.045, the State of Alaska has
established the Renewable Energy Grant Recommendation Program; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is soliciting competitive
applications from qualified applicants for the purpose of recommending grants for renewable
energy projects to be funded by the Alaska State Legislature for FY14; and
WHEREAS, the North Slope Borough is a home rule municipal corpomtion
duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of Alaska, and is
therefore a local government and "eligible applicant" as defmed by AS 42.45.045(1)(1 ); and
WHEREAS, the North Slope Borough (Borough) is in compliance with all
federal, state, and local laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor or her designee is authorized as the point of contact
to represent the Borough for the purpose of this application; and
WHEREAS, the North Slope Borough desires to apply for funds to provide
for and administer the following projects under this program:
PROJECT TITLE GRANT PROPOSED TOTAL
AMOUNT BOROUGH
REQUESTED MATCH
Kaktovik Wind
Generation
Final Design and $440,000 $44,000 $484,000
Permitting
Atqasuk Transmission
Line Final Design and $2,017,818 $201,782 $2,219,600 Permitting
TOTAL $2,457,818 $245,782 $2,703,600
and
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WHEREAS, pwsuant to AS 42.45.045(dJ(I). the AEA bas been directed to
evaluate lhc benefit and feasibility of the projects, and prioritize projects that may reeeive
a.~. with "significant weight" being given to the amo\U\t of matching fimds an applicant
is able to provide, and ~fore the Borough proposes to provide funding at the match
amounts indicated in the application;
NOW, mEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED mAT:
The North Slope Borough Assembly authorizes the Mayor to submit an
application for the grant projects Listed above, to negotiate and execute any and all documents
required for approval and management of grant funds, and to execute any subsequent
amendments to the agroements to provide for the adjustments to the projects within the scope
of services or tasks, and based upon the needs of the projects.
INTRODUCED: October 8. 2013
ADOPTED: October 8, 2013
ATIEST:
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