HomeMy WebLinkAboutTDX Power Ref 9 Sand Point High Penetration Wind System Grant ApplicatioSeptember 15, 2015
Grants Administrator Shawn Calfa
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
REF: AEA REF 9 - Sand Point Generating High Penetration Wind Project
Dear Mr. Calfa:
Sand Point Generating, LLC, a subsidiary of TDX Holding, LLC is pleased to submit the attached application for
the Renewable Energy Grant Fund. The purpose of this project is to integrate a wind only power system for the
Sand Point Community.
Under this grant proposal, we are seeking support to improve fuel savings and utilize increased wind power.
The Sand Point High Penetration Wind project will be essential in the reduction to fossil fuel costs and promoting
a wind only power system. As such, we are seeking Renewable Energy Grant Funds in the amount of $649,030.
Sand Point Generating will match with 40% or $423,275 in cash and in-kind contributions, for a total project cost
of $1,072,305.
As president of TDX Power, Inc., I am authorized by the TDX Board of Directors to sign this application; commit
the company to provide the matching resources for the project at the match rates states in the application; and
commit the company to the obligations under the grant. In addition, I certify that TDX Power, Inc. is in
compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
Further, I am the point of contact to represent TDX for purposes of this application. If there are questions or
additional information is required, my number is (907) 762-8450. If I am unable to be reached, please feel free to
contact John Lyons at jlyons@tdxpower.com or (907) 762-8478.
This is an exciting project for the residents of St. Paul. The prospects of further implementation of renewable
energy and the resulting independence and cost savings are significant to the people who live and work there.
We thank you for your favorable consideration of this application.
Sincerely,
Kord Christianson, President
TDX Power, Inc.
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Application Forms and Instructions
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/Renewable-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 scalfa@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.
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)
Sand Point Generating, LLC
Type of Entity: Electric Utility RCA Certificate Fiscal Year End:
of Public Convenience and necessity No. 230 September 30
Tax ID # 26-3434790
Tax Status: ☒ For-profit ☐ Non-profit ☐ Government (check one)
Date of last financial statement audit: May 2015
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
615 E 82nd Ave 615 E 82nd Ave
Suite 200 Suite 200
Anchorage , AK 99518 Anchorage , AK 99518
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-762-8450 jlyons@tdxpower.com
1.1 Applicant Point of Contact / Grants Manager
Name: Jan Tierson Title: General Manager,
Sand Point Generating, LLC
Mailing Address:
615 E 82nd Ave Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99518
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-350-7532 jtierson@tdxpower.com
1.1.1 APPLICANT SIGNATORY AUTHORITY CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Kord Christianson Title: President, TDX Power, Inc.
Mailing Address:
615 E 82nd Ave Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99518
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-762-8450 kord@tdxpower.com
1.1.2 Applicant Alternate Points of Contact
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
Travis Hammond 907-762-8439 thammond@tdxpower.com
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
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☒ An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05, or
☐ An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
☐ A local government, or
☐ 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
authority is necessary. (Indicate 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 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
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/Renewable-Energy-Fund/Rounds#round9. (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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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
2.1 Project Title
Provide a 4 to 7 word title for your project. Type in the space below.
Sand Point High Penetration Wind System
2.2 Project Location
2.2.1 Location of Project – Latitude and longitude (preferred), street address, or community
name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google Maps by finding you project’s
location on the map and then right clicking with the mouse and selecting “What is here? The
coordinates will be displayed in the Google search window above the map in a format as follows:
61.195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining this information please contact AEA
at 907-771-3031.
55.340103, - 160.489627
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Sand Point, 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.
Sand Point Generating LLC (SPG) proposes a high penetration wind diesel operation for the City
of Sand Point. This system will utilize a high speed low load generator. This unit has good part
load efficiency, and can run at 10% of its 600KW rating continuously. The power converter, which
is integral to the Innovus IP MVS 600 variable speed generator proposed, can operate even when
its diesel engine is turned off. Ultra-capacitors on the DC Bus provide short term electrical storage
to facilitate load pick up and diesel starting sequence. The IP MVS 600 power converter and ultra-
capacitor energy storage can and will be used to maintain the frequency and voltage of the wind
turbines, allowing (during steady wind) the Utility to power City loads with only wind power (diesels
off).
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.
1.Perform minor equipment relocations within existing Sand Point power plant to prepare
space for a new genset.
2.Purchase and Install Innovus IP MVS 600 variable speed genset. The genset package
includes an MTU 12V 1600 series Tier IV diesel engine, permanent magnet generator, bi-
directional grid forming power converter, and ultra-capacitor energy storage modules.
3.Perform control modifications:
a.Revise existing wind/diesel system resistive load control. Present control is used to
keep gensets at minimum load level. Revised control will be used to manage
capacitor state of charge.
b.Revise existing wind/diesel system genset dispatch control to include a new genset
c.Implement control to stop and start the MVS 600 engine based on wind resource
and load information.
d.Revise operator interface screens and data collection files.
4.Implement a savings model to quantify energy savings as compared with conventional
generation, and operate system.
SECTION 3 – Project Management, Development, and Operation
3.1 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 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.
Milestones Tasks
Start
Date
End
Date Deliverables
Project Initiation Initial assessment and scope
definition Sep 16
Signed Contract with AEA
Final Design
Approval
Final Design
Mar 17
Final Design Report
Operational Plan Define operational plane Mar 17 Operational Plan
Final Cost Review Estimate and review final cost Mar 17 Final Cost Estimate
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Phase II: Construction
Major Components
Ordered
Procurement
Apr 17 Sept 17
Innovus Bid Package
Commissioning Installation and Commissioning Apr
17 Nov17
Commissioning Sign-Off
Operational Trial Period Dec
17 June18
Operational Report
3.2 Budget
Criteria: Stage 2-1.B: 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.
Total project budget is $1,072,305. TDX is asking for AEA grant for $649,030. The remainder of the
funds will be provided by Sand Point Generating. It is anticipated that an equivalent genset cost of
$175,000 will be requested to be included in SPG’s rate based equipment.
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, (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. 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 Calfa, at scalfa@aidea.org.
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Milestone or Task
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 )
$$$
Final Design & Permitting $ 64,505 $ 64,505
TOTALS $ 64,505 $ $ 64,505
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ 44,505 $44,505
Travel & Per Diem $ 20,000 $20,000
Equipment
Materials & Supplies
Contractual Services
Construction Services
Other
TOTALS $ 64,505 $ 64,505
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Milestone or Task
RE- Fund
Grant
Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-kind/Federal
Grants/Other State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on phase
and type of project. See sections
2.3 thru 2.6 of the RFA )
$$$
Procurement and Construction $ 564,725 $ 423,275 In Kind $ 988,455
Operation Monitoring $ 19,800 $ 19,800
TOTALS $ 584,525 $ 423,275 $ 1,007,800
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ 161,525 $ 161,525
Travel & Per Diem $ 45,000 $ 45,000
Equipment $ 325,000 $ 423,275 $ 748,275
Materials & Supplies $ 53,000 $ 53,000
Contractual Services
Construction Services
Other
TOTALS $ 584,525 $ 423,275 $ 1,007,800
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Milestone or Task
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 )
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
TOTALS $$$
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $$
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $$
TOTALS $$$
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Milestone or Task
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 )
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
$$$
TOTALS $$$
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $$
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $$
TOTALS $$$
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3.2.3 Cost Justification
Indicate the source(s) of the cost estimates used for the project budget.
Internal TDX cost accounting for AEA approved labor rates.
Budgetary quotation from Innovus for genset package.
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 $649,030
Cash match to be provided
In-kind match to be provided $423,275
Total costs for project phase(s) covered in application (sum of above) $1,072.305
3.2.5 Total Project Costs
Indicate the anticipated total cost by phase of the project (including all funding sources). Use actual
costs for completed phases.
Reconnaissance $
Feasibility and Conceptual Design $
Final Design and Permitting $ 64,050
Construction $1,008,255
Total Project Costs (sum of above) $1,072,305
3.2.6 Operating and Maintenance Costs
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
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. $110,000
2. 3,680 Hours (diesel OFF/year)
3. $ 50,000
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3.3 Project Communications
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.
TDX Sand Point Generating project manager will closely monitor project performance. Technical
and budgetary progress will be reported to AEA monthly throughout the project, or as directed by
AEA.
3.4 Operational Logistics
Criteria: Stage 2-1.D: 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.
TDX Sand Point Generating will assume ownership of all assets associated with this project. All
matching funds will be included in the utility’s rate structure, in accordance with AEA and RCA
requirements.
TDX has full‐time onsite operators, supported by in‐house engineering and maintenance personnel
who travel to the site as needed. Operations and maintenance costs will be included in the tariff
filing that will be reviewed by the regulatory authorities.
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.B: 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.D: The project team has positive past grant experience.
4.1.1 Project Manager
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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.
Jan Tierson, TDX Senior Applications Engineer, will serve as the Project Manager for this project.
Jan’s prior experience includes system commissioning on an early NREL 250KW demonstration
wind only capable wind/diesel/battery/rotary converter project. Jan was also the project engineer
on a 1.8MW custom AC‐DC‐AC power converter designed and commissioned for Con Edison for
use in connecting emergency generation without adding fault current. Jan also was the utility scale
electrical team leader at Northern Power Systems, responsible for electrical design, fabrication and
installation of their 2.3MW, class IV (full power converter coupled) wind turbine prototypes.
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
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 applicant
would like those excluded from the web posting of this application
Travis Hammond, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Geology, BS Mathematics
Mr. Hammond has 4 years’ experience managing and developing prime and back-up power
systems in the extreme conditions in Alaska. He has considerable knowledge for emergency and
backup power, both AC and DC systems. His ability to write, review and execute proposals,
design packages and projects have made him a valuable resource.
Mr. Hammond also has 8 years specialized experience in protective relay design and interface of
AC/DC systems used in utility transmission and distribution systems. He has performed and led
product testing, working with technicians to troubleshoot problems. He has designed analog and
digital circuits for new products, schedules for software, manufacturing, and hardware teams; and
prepares operational and functional test documents. Mr. Hammond’s hands-on experience will be
beneficial in engineering design, construction and implementation for remote systems worldwide.
Steve Hoskins, Electrical and Controls Engineer
Steve has more than 15 years of experience with system R&D, testing, tuning, and commissioning
activities. He has created simulations of nonlinear electromechanical energy conversion systems,
including wind turbines, PV arrays, AC machines (induction, synchronous, and PM-type
generators) and power electronic converters. Steve interfaces closely with structural, mechanical,
and software engineers and possesses vast experience working on multi-discipline teams and
collaborating with clients. He is proficient with many design software applications including
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MATLAB/Simulink, SKM Power Tools, AutoCAD, HOMER, , GE Proficy, Woodward Toolkit, and
others.
•Commissioned two 100kW PM direct-drive pre-production wind turbines in the field: one for
the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, in Boulder, CO; and one for the Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative’s wind farm, in Kotzebue, AK.
•Led engineering design teams during several prototype product development programs:
•100kW power converter redesign for the NW100 wind turbine
•900kVA power converter for various commercial market applications
•2.5kW wind turbine controller for small (residential scale) wind turbine
•Commissioned wind-diesel system equipment and controls for two 500kW wind turbines
and multiple CAT gensets for Sand Point, AK, and for three 225kW wind turbines and custom-
designed genset controls and switchgear for St Paul, AK. Performed a comprehensive power
system analysis establishing PV penetration limits as well as inverter and genset operational
considerations to ensure continuity of service with the installation of 2.5 MW of PV onto a
standalone diesel grid at the La Encantada silver mine in Mexico.
•Provided system integration design services for two remote island power system
applications involving PV array, battery bank, and multiple gensets with automatic sync controls
Daniel Lenel, Mechanical Engineer
Daniel Lenel, Mechanical Engineer, TDX Power Engineering. Daniel has more than 23 years of
experience in power generation, project engineering, product design, and management. His
expertise includes small power utility systems, harsh environment connectors, and connectivity
solutions. Daniel balances innovative design and engineering solutions with his multinational
expertise.
•Successfully designed and commissioned CHP systems including largest CHP plant in
Geneva, Switzerland.
•Managed engineering team in China and USA for developing interconnection components
for photovoltaic panels.
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.
Laura Bain, Controller
Cindy L. Byfield, Project Costs and Controls
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Project management, engineering, procurement, accounting, and all administrative functions will
be performed in-house by TDX employees. TDX has successfully studied, designed and
constructed integrated power systems throughout the state of Alaska.
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.
TDX Sand Point Generating has stringent accounting policies and procedures in place which are
according to GAAP. All charges are reviewed for accuracy and for appropriate coding for the grant.
Each cost must pass an approval process to insure that it is allowed by the terms of the grant.
Additional review occurs when the grant reports are completed.
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.
TDX intends to use its own workforce for the project, whenever possible. This consists of Sand
Point resident operations staff, supported with off island employees.
Local resources will be required for material handling and transport.
Contracted skilled trade work will give preference to local resources, although the skilled trade
availability on island is limited.
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SECTION 5 – TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY
5.1 Resource Availability
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.
Innovus, guided by TDX, modeled projected fuel savings using actual load and nacelle wind speed
data for the last 2 years of operation.
Each of the 3 cases is based on a system model, assuming 100% availability of generating assets.
This is done to normalize the comparison between cases. Actual fuel saved will be less, assuming
some degree of turbine and genset downtime.
Case 1 reflects a significant improvement by using the variable speed generator to displace the use
of existing CAT 3512 series genset. Fuel is saved from better engine efficiency, less transitions
between gensets, and due to the lower minimum load on the VSG, allowing higher wind utilization
Case 2 reflects diesels off operation. This option includes sufficient ultra-capacitor storage within
the VSG power converter to allow the unit to provide full output for long enough time to start VSG
diesel engine.
For evaluation of system economics and finance, TDX is using 80% of the predicted fuel saving in
the chart below.
Case Scenario Gen
A
Gen B Fuel
Used
(gal)
Fuel
Saved
(gal)
Usable
Wind
Energy
(kWh)
Wind
Penetration
(%)
0 Existing system
(base case)
Cat
3456
Cat
3512
207,564 0 1,182,030 29.4%
1 Replace 3512
with VSG
Cat
3456
VSG 163,154 44,411 1,715,331 43.0%
2 Replace 3512
with VSG,
engine off
Cat
3456
VSG 103,833 103,732 2,446,327 61.3%
For a pros and cons comparison, we will assume we are comparing “Diesels Off using VSG” as
compared to a “Diesels OFF using Inverter and Batteries” solution.
“Diesels Off using VSG” - Pros:
Less storage cost - The Innovus IP MVS 600 is intended to support fast engine starting,
instant synchronizing, and frequent stop start cycles. This allows a minimum energy storage
requirement to bridge from diesel off to diesel on during a wind lull.
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Less equipment cost - There is extraordinary economy in purchasing the Innovus IP MVS
600, as compared to buying a separate 1MVA power converter and separate MTU 12V 1600 series
Tier IV diesel engine genset.
Greater Savings – A diesels off solution using an inverter and battery would not include an
engine-generator set. The Innovus IP MVS 600 has a wide output range, from 60 to 590KW. This
means less transitions between large and small gensets, and less dumped power to maintain
minimum engine load. Also, the IP MVS 600 has excellent fuel efficiency, especially when compared
to competing Tier IV emissions compliant machines.
More Reserve Generation - An additional diesel genset is extremely valuable for equipment
contingency situations
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
Air Quality Permit: Innovus genset is a Tier 4 I&C Standard. But for Utility applications it may need
to be fitted with appropriate exhaust modifications.
5.2 Project Site
Criteria: Stage 2-3.B: 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.
TDX owns and operates the power plant where equipment is to be installed. There is sufficient
space in the existing powerhouse. No siting concerns are anticipated.
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.
There are no foreseen technical risks, related to the integration of the Innovus genset/inverter that
will prevent achieving diesels off operation, fuel savings, and increased wind utilization. The two
year operational history of the wind turbines has provided significant confidence on the performance
and long term operations of the wind turbines and the load balancing equipment.
There are however equipment reliability risks. Although the IP MVS 600 utilizes a proven engine
and proven major components, this is a new product with a limited operation record. Downtime could
considerably reduce savings and power system reliability, especially in the early teething phase.
The risks are mitigated contractually by structuring the purchase contract with a comprehensive
performance guarantee.
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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
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
No barriers exist since the project will be built inside the existing powerhouse.
5.4 Existing and Proposed Energy System
Criteria: Stage 2-3.D: 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.
The existing Sand Point power system architecture includes a single 480V bus with the following
components:
(1) CAT 3456 generator set, 455kw, installed 2011
(2) CAT 3512 generator set, 650kw, installed 1986, 1994
(1) CAT 3516 generator set, 900kw, installed 2000
(2) Vestas V‐39 wind turbines, 500kw each, installed 2011
(1) 395kw dispatchable resistance load bank with SSR control, installed 2011
(1) 126kw dispatchable resistance boiler, installed 2011
(1) PLC ‘master controller’, including dispatchable load control, installed 2011
Under REF Round 8 TDX will be installing additional dispatchable heating loads or community
buildings to take advantage of the excess wind energy along with appropriate controls,
communications and monitoring equipment.
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Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a)Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt1 grid, leave this section blank)
i.Number of generators/boilers/other (4) diesel generator sets, (2) wind turbines
ii.Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other Gensets(kw): 455,650,650,900. Wind Turbines: 500kw
iii.Generator/boilers/other type Diesel/Wind
iv.Age of generators/boilers/other Gensets: 7-29 years. Wind turbines: 2011 (refurbished)
v.Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 13.78 kwh/gallon (average)
vi. Is there operational heat recovery? (Y/N) If yes estimated annual displaced heating fuel (gallons)
b)Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i.Annual O&M cost for labor 230,000 (FY12)
ii.Annual O&M cost for non-labor 107,786 (FY12)
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]4,209,139 (2012)
ii.Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 274,795 (2012)
Other
iii. Peak Load 792 kw (Jan 2012)
iv. Average Load 490 kw (2012)
v. Minimum Load 287 kw (June 2012)
vi. Efficiency 13.78 kwh/gallon
vii. Future trends
d)Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i.Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii.Electricity [kWh]
iii.Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v.Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
1 The Railbelt 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
Describe the anticipated energy demand in the community over the life of the project.
TDX goal is to make Sand Point 80% renewable by 2025
TDX would be interested to take on additional fish processing energy demand if opportunity presents
itself.
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.
A community that is energy self-sufficient is able to supply its own needs with minimal external
assistance is ultimately a more sustainable community. Our goal for Sand Point is utilizing 70%
renewable energy for electricity, heating and transportation by 2022. To achieve this goal Sand Point
must capture as much wind power as possible, and utilize high-penetration renewable integration
controls that provide both heat and power, increasing wind-only, diesel-off generation time.
Incorporating fast acting dispatch able loads, a highly efficient variable speed diesel, microgrid
controls and small amounts of storage, will allow Sand Point to increase its wind power resource
utilization and provide effective regulation of the electric grid. Realizing this goal will create design,
construction, management, operations jobs, with significant ancillary benefits for the community.
Renewable energy impact on PCE. The lack of economies of scale leads to very costly electricity
per unit of production by diesel. Fixed costs operating a rural electric utility are large and spread over
a small consumer base. The PCE program is effective at bringing the first 500kWh’s of Sand Points
residential rates more in line to urban areas of Alaska. However, space heating is often the largest
household energy expense for many in Sand Point. Taking advantage of renewable energy capacity
to increase economies of scale and produce excess electricity for space heating to displace fuel oil
usage certainly makes economic sense.
The benefits from harnessing excess renewable energy for space heating makes the most economic
sense in some applications. The majority of the energy consumed in most rural locations is used for
heating as opposed to electric as the pie charts illustrates. Depending on wind-diesel system
configuration and rate structure, the benefits resulting from high penetration wind and using the
excess wind to generate thermal electric or btu’s have a net effect reducing overall energy costs in
Sand Point.
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Sand Point electric utility “commercial” customers don’t receive a PCE benefit but do benefit from a
lower fuel consumption by wind generated electrons. As wind is not a firm source of power there are
times power production exceeds the available electric load. In those circumstances, the ability to use
and storing the “excess” wind as thermal battery by electric boilers, ceramic thermal stoves, or other
electric heating devices avoids having to waste by dumping the energy or curtail the renewable
energy production already paid for. The benefits from harnessing excess energy are received
primarily by commercial electric customers and electric customers not receiving the benefit of
PCE. Community facilities such as health clinics, schools and community centers would receive the
benefit from excess wind generated electrons if electric thermal nodes such as electric boilers were
installed.
TDX Sand Point Generating qualifies for the PCE program. Approximately 40% of the sales in 2012
were PCE eligible. Approximately 60% of the cost (fuel) savings achieved through this project will
benefit the local community through reduced electricity bills. 40% of the savings will benefit residents
statewide through reduced PCE expenditures.
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
TDX Sand Point Generating presently serves an average peak community load of about 600KW
and has 1000KW of installed wind capacity. The original wind project was not funded to include
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controls and equipment to allow diesels off operation. At present, a diesel engine must always be
online and producing at least 30% of its output rating, even if there is more wind power available
than is required by City loads.
Also, one of the 3 primary gensets at Sand Point is long overdue for a major overhaul. The engine
must be overhauled or replaced with a new engine to maintain basic minimum reserve generation
capacity. The cost to overhaul the old, inefficient diesel engine is about on par with replacement
engine.
Innovus Power has developed a diesel genset that uses less fuel and can run at lower loads than
conventional gensets. This is accomplished by running the engine at lower speed under light load
conditions. This genset includes an inverter such that engine speed can vary while electric output
frequency is held constant. (Conceptually this is equivalent to the technology used in the popular
compact, ultra-quiet, portable generators offered by Honda and others)
The Innovus IP MVS 600 variable speed genset package proposed consists of an essentially stock
MTU 12V 1600 series Tier IV diesel engine genset, mated to a permanent magnet generator, four
quadrant inverter and ultra-cap bank.
The MVS 600 power converter consists of a rectifier section to convert the variable frequency and
voltage from the PM generator to feed the power converter DC bus. The converter’s inverter
section converts DC to a 60Hz AC output. Innovus connects a small amount of energy storage, in
the form of ultra-capacitors, to the power converter DC bus. This dramatically improves the units
step load performance, as well as providing fast response to cover load variations.
The IP MVS 600 variable speed genset is applied no differently than any traditional engine-
generator set. The unit can operate standalone as the grid voltage and frequency source. It also
can be paralleled with other gensets, responding to typical kW and VAR sharing control inputs.
This proposed project installs the IP MVS 600 into the power plant genset lineup, typical to the
operation of the existing gensets.
Typical to other conventional gensets, however the IP MVS 600 has a higher power rating than the
existing 3456 (presently the most efficient unit). This provides for prolonged operation of the MVS
600 under higher load demand periods, as opposed to the 455KW 3456, which often needs to
transition to a larger 3512 series engine.
The IP MVS 600 also can operate at a lower minimum load, 60 kW. Beyond that, however, IP MVS
600 package proposed provides for diesels off operation with its inverter and ultra-cap bank. Its
standard, fully bi-directional power converter operates even when its diesel engine is turned
off. The ultra-capacitors connected to the power converter DC bus allow the power converter to
deliver and receive real power. This feature will maintain the frequency and voltage of the grid with
just the wind turbines connected, allowing the Utility to power City loads with wind power only
(diesels off).
This capability is only allowed during periods when winds are steady and strong, sufficient to
maintain all the City loads. Controller setting will define the diesel off regimes with appropriate
reserve capacity.
The Innovus IP MVS 600 is capable of fast engine starting, instant synchronizing, and frequent
stop start cycles. This allows a minimum energy storage requirement to bridge from diesel off to
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diesel on during a wind variations. This offers a very significant cost savings as opposed to using
a grid forming inverter and battery to achieve the same purpose: diesels off operation.
The existing wind diesel control system will be programmed to signal the IP MVS 600 to turn off its
engine when winds are sufficient to cover the utility load with an appropriate margin. Secondary
thermal loads will be modulated to achieve a pre-determined capacitor state of charge. The diesel
engine will automatically start to cover Utility load when secondary load is fully off and with the
capacitor state of charge is depleted to a predetermined level, providing the energy storage for the
transitional period.
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a)Proposed renewable capacity (Wind,
Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
1MW
b)Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh]None
ii. Heat [MMBtu] None
c)Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i.Propane [gal or MMBtu]None
ii.Coal [tons or MMBtu]None
iii.Wood or pellets [cords, green tons,
dry tons]
None
iv. Other
d) i. Estimate number of hours renewable
will allow powerhouse to turn diesel engines
off (fill in as applicable)
3,680 hrs/year
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.
Existing metering and digital data acquisition/monitoring in the powerhouse will provide sufficient
information for performance modeling. In addition the Innovus genset will have a set of metering
and monitoring points that will be tracked separately. Fuel gauges for the engines are being added
to the powerhouse as part of this project.
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SECTION 6 – ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS
6.1 Economic Feasibility
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://www.akenergyauthority.org/Programs/Renewable-Energy-Fund/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 Sand Point Energy Storage Project is expected to displace over 400,000 gallons of diesel fuel
over its 5 year life. Savings are based on conservative projections including a factor for availability
(80%).
Anticipated annual saving in fuel consumption is approximately $320,000/year. From the State of
Alaska point of view, assuming flat fuel prices at $4/gallon and a 3% discount rate, the net present
value of these fuel savings are $1.45 million. The total project cost is projected to be $1.072 million
with TDX picking up a significant cost share.
Annual revenue will be determined by RCA rate approval process, in coordination with AEA. The
rate will be based on actual costs, not avoided costs. Alaska residents, Sand Point residents and
Sand Point businesses are the primary direct beneficiaries of this project. Reducing fuel use helps
rural communities maintain economic activity and attract residents
Applicability of federal incentives will be evaluated during the project. We do not anticipate qualifying
for federal tax credits. We are aware of no other federal, state, or local incentive programs that may
help support this project.
6.1.2 Power Purchase/Sale
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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 sale of Aleutian Wind Energy and Sand Point Generating will increase as a net benefit from
increased wind production. All Sand Point Generating customers connected to the grid will benefit
from increased wind production. This project happens inside the utility operational structure and
results in lower fuel consumption and lower O&M expenses.
Aleutian Wind Energy is the wholesale wind company (rate regulated electric utility) cost per kWh
to Sand Point Generating .164
6.1.3 Public Benefit for Projects with Private Sector Sales
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.
A community that is energy self-sufficient is able to supply its own needs with minimal external
assistance is ultimately a more sustainable community. Our goal for Sand Point is utilizing 70%
renewable energy for electricity, heating and transportation by 2022. To achieve this goal Sand Point
must capture as much wind power as possible, and utilize high-penetration renewable integration
controls that provide both heat and power, increasing wind-only, diesel-off generation time.
Incorporating fast acting dispatchable loads, a highly efficient variable speed diesel, microgrid
controls and small amounts of storage, will allow Sand Point to increase its wind power resource
utilization and provide effective regulation of the electric grid. Realizing this goal will create design,
construction, management, operations jobs, with significant ancillary benefits for the community.
Renewable energy impact on PCE. The lack of economies of scale leads to very costly electricity
per unit of production by diesel. Fixed costs operating a rural electric utility are large and spread over
a small consumer base. The PCE program is effective at bringing the first 500kWh’s of Sand Points’
residential rates more in line to urban areas of Alaska. However, space heating is often the largest
household energy expense for many in Sand Point. Taking advantage of renewable energy capacity
to increase economies of scale and produce excess electricity for space heating to displace fuel oil
usage certainly makes economic sense.
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Sand Point electric utility “commercial” customers don’t receive a PCE benefit but do benefit from a
lower fuel consumption by wind generated electrons. As wind is not a firm source of power there are
times power production exceeds the available electric load. In those circumstances, the ability to use
and storing the “excess” wind as thermal battery by electric boilers, ceramic thermal stoves, or other
electric heating devices avoids dumping the energy or curtail the renewable energy production
already paid for. The benefits from harnessing excess energy are received primarily by commercial
electric customers and electric customers not receiving the benefit of PCE. Community facilities
such as health clinics, schools and community centers would receive the benefit from excess wind
generated electrons if electric thermal nodes such as electric boilers were installed.
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month) 83,000 kWh
per month
(estimated)
Estimated sales (kWh) $13,750 per
month
(estimated)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at private sector businesses ($)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan public ($)
6.2 Financing Plan
Criteria: Stage 2-4.B: 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?
Innovus has made offers to provide project financing based upon performance. Innovus’s offer would
reduce the front end payments significantly and require regular payments as fuel saving as
documented by the utility. Firm negotiations on this point have not begun.
6.2.3 Cost Overruns
Describe the plan to cover potential cost increases or shortfalls in funding.
TDX Power is anticipating sharing all cost overrun risks with Innovus based upon the factors that
drive project costs.
6.2.4 Subsequent Phases
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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.
TDX Power does not anticipate subsequent phases to this project.
6.3 Other Public Benefit
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
The project will develop a sustainable electrical infrastructure, and this technology can be
implemented in other rural Alaskan communities.
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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
TDX Sand Point Generating will assume ownership of all assets associated with this project. All
matching funds will be included in the utility’s rate structure, in accordance with AEA and RCA
requirements.
TDX Power has full‐time onsite operators, supported by in‐house engineering and maintenance
personnel who travel to the site as needed. Operations and maintenance costs will be included in
the tariff filing that will be reviewed by the regulatory authorities.
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
Procuring all necessary equipment and materials
Preliminary Conceptual design has been completed by TDX Power and Innovus. The project is
ready for deployment and could be operational in 12 months from contract initiation. No additional
permits will be required. All the land and infrastructure are in place.
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.
In support of the project:
Glen Gardner Jr. – Mayor, City of Sand Point
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Glen Gardner Jr. – President Shumagin Corporation
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.
Sand Point utility has received two other AEA grants to develop the wind-diesel power plant. The
first was for the installation of two Vestas V39 wind turbines and the second was for the
deployment of dispatchable heating in community building that use excess wind energy. The
second grant (Sand Point Excess Wind Utilization #7081163) is under way now and should be
completed on schedule.
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:
Regular Election is held:
Date:
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Kord Christianson President, TDX Power
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
See attached TDX Power
Board Resolution
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
615 E 82nd Ave, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone Number:
907-762-8487
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
kord@tdxpower.com
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0167220
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 Kord Christianson
Signature
Title President, TDX Power, Inc.
Date 9/15/215