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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUVEC-REF 8Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 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/REFund8.html. • 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 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. • 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. • In the sections below, please enter responses in the spaces provided, often under the section heading. 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. • In accordance with 333 (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 is 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. AEA 15003 Page 1 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative/UVEC Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End: Electric Utility December 31st Tax ID # 920075153 Tax Status: ☐ For-profit x Non-profit Government (check one) Date of last financial statement audit: April 2014 Mailing Address: Physical Address: P.O. Box 186 186 Main Street Unalakleet, AK 99684 Unalakleet, AK 99684 Telephone: Fax: Email: 907-624-3474 907-624-3009 uvec@gci.net 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER Name: Title: Reese Huhta General Manager Mailing Address: P.O. Box 186 Unalakleet, AK 99684 Telephone: Fax: Email: 907-624-3474 907-624-3009 uvec@gci.net 1.1.1 APPLICANT ALTERNATE POINTS OF CONTACT Name Telephone: Fax: Email: Reese Huhta 907-625-1182 907-624-3009 unalakleetvalley@gmail.com Michelle Harvey 907-624-3474 907-624-3009 mharvey@gci.net AEA 15003 Page 2 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your application will be rejected. 1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box) x 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. x 1.2.2 Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for the project by the applicant’s board of directors, executive management, or other 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) x 1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant agreement (Section 3 of the RFA). (Indicate by checking the box) x 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the award as identified in the Standard Grant Agreement template at http://www.akenergyauthority.org/REFund8.html. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.) (Indicate by checking the box) x 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant funds for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the project and who will be the primary beneficiaries. (Indicate yes by checking the box) AEA 15003 Page 3 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY This section is intended to be no more than a 2-3 page overview of your project. 2.1 Project Title – (Provide a 4 to 7 word title for your project). Type in space below. Unalakleet Wind-Diesel Optimization 2.2 Project Location – Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will benefit from your project in the subsections below. 2.2.1 Location of Project – Latitude and longitude, 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. 63.876925,-160.791306 186 Main Street Unalakleet, AK 99684 2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the beneficiaries of the project. Unalakleet, AK 2.3 PROJECT TYPE Put X in boxes as appropriate 2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type x 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 x Reconnaissance Final Design and Permitting x Feasibility and Conceptual Design ☐ Construction AEA 15003 Page 4 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project. The hybrid wind-diesel system in Unalakleet is operational, but not performing to its full potential. UVEC will work with Marsh Creek to deploy a data collection system that will provide reliable synchronized information at a 1 Hz data rate from the wind farm, the feeder from the wind farm to the power plant, and all equipment in the diesel plant. Along with voltages and currents it will acquire waveforms of voltages under certain conditions. Marsh Creek will coordinate with Northern Power to ensure useful data is obtained from the wind farm. The data will be reviewed by Marsh Creek, Northern Power and the Alaska Center for Energy and Power/ACEP. Informed hypotheses to address and mitigate problems with the system will be developed and modeled. From this work a conceptual design for modification to the system will be developed. 2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel costs, lower energy costs, local jobs created, etc.) Currently two diesel generators must be in operation when the wind farm is fully active in order to maintain grid stability even when power provided by a single diesel is sufficient. This results in lower energy production efficiency since two diesels running at low utilization are significantly less efficient than a single diesel. In the pre-wind year of 2009 UVEC’s diesel plant used approximately 307,000 gallons at a cost of nearly $1.3 million for fuel to produce 4,161 MWhs of power. In 2013 the six wind turbines contributed 1,774 MWhs of energy to a new diesel plant (commissioned in 2010) designed to work with the wind farm. Combined wind and diesel in 2013 produced 4,481 MWhs - using only 226,000 gallons of fuel at a cost of $873,553. Running only one diesel would increase the savings on fuel and decrease the cost of maintenance for diesel generators. In 2009 the total cost of producing power was just under $1,736,000. In 2013 the total cost to produce power was just under $1,699,000. That does provide a savings of $37,000 in spite of rising costs. Community wide fuel savings is actually higher when we consider the diesel fuel offset for heat by the system. The utility collected $46,616 in 2013 for the sale of heat produced from diesel jacket water and excess wind energy. Exact numbers on gallons saved by recipients of this recovered heat are not available at this time, but most of the heating customers no longer use back-up heat as all their heating needs are met with the recovered heat and heat from excess wind. The Wind Resource Report completed by AEA for Unalakleet shows that one NW 100 should produce 279,693 kWhs annually in Unalakleet’s Class 4-6 wind resource. In reality, the wind turbines were only able to produce an average of 179,053 kWhs each in 2013. This is due, in part, to the need to curtail the wind turbines at night so power quality can be maintained without frequent intervention by the plant operators. Improving grid stability and power quality will allow UVEC to utilize the full capacity of the wind farm and for Unalakleet to realize the full fuel saving potential of the system. AEA 15003 Page 5 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 2.6 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source of other contributions to the project. The project budget is split into four phases; one in reconnaissance and 3 in feasibility and conceptual design (for per task break out, see page 27 and 28). UVEC has committed to providing match in the amount of $29,650. The match will be provided as in-kind with any funds not provided in-kind to be provided in cash match. We have requested the full amount of funding required in this application to complete the project outlined. We request special financial consideration in being allowed to spend funds prior to July 1, 2015. If the grant is awarded, we would like to start work on collecting and analyzing data. To be able to apply for a REF Round 9 application, the conceptual design report would need to be submitted approximately the third week in August, 2015. The period between July 1, and mid August is enough time to analyze data and produce a conceptual design, but not enough time to collect the data needed. 2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMMARY Include a summary of grant request and your project’s total costs and benefits below. Costs for the Current Phase Covered by this Grant (Summary of funds requested) 2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application $ 295,775 2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $ 2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $ 29,650 2.7.4 Other grant funds to be provided $ 2.7.5 Total Costs for Requested Phase of Project (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.4) $ 325,425 Other items for consideration 2.7.6 Other grant applications not yet approved $0 AEA 15003 Page 6 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Project Costs & Benefits (Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully operational project) 2.7.7 Total Project Cost Summary from Cost Worksheet, Section 4.4.4, including estimates through construction. $ 2.7.8 Additional Performance Monitoring Equipment not covered by the project but required for the Grant Only applicable to construction phase projects $ 0 2.7.9 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) The economic model used by AEA is available at www.akenergyauthority.org/REFund8.html. This economic model may be used by applicants but is not required. Other economic models developed by the applicant may be used, however the final benefit/cost ratio used will be derived from the AEA model to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. $ 153,418 2.7.10 Other Public Benefit If you can calculate the benefit in terms of dollars please provide that number here and explain how you calculated that number in Section 5 below. $ SECTION 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application. 3.1 Project Manager Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a resume and references for the manager(s). 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. Project Manager for this grant will be Susan Gray from Marsh Creek LLC. e-mail: susan.gray@marshcreekllc.com phone: 907-258-0050 address: Marsh Creek LLC 2000 E. 88th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99507 Susan is a PE Mechanical Engineer. Not only is she technically qualified to manage this project, she is a native of Nome, Alaska and therefore very familiar with the area and the people. We are happy to have her involvement with this project. The local Project Coordinator will be UVEC Utility Manager Reese Huhta. Resumes for both Susan and Reese are attached to this application. AEA 15003 Page 7 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 3.2 Project Schedule and Milestones Please fill out the schedule below. 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. Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed. Milestones Tasks Start Date End Date 1 Power Plant Characterization - Data Collection 1.1 Create specification for data collection system 7/1/2015 7/3/2015 1.2 Design data collection system 7/6/2015 8/26/2015 1.3 Procure components 7/13/2015 7/24/2015 1.4 Deploy data collection system 7/27/2015 7/29/2015 1.5 SCADA configuration and testing 7/30/2015 8/5/2015 1.6 Data collection period 8/6/2015 3/1/2016 2 Power Plant Characterization - Data Processing 2.1 Develop valid hypothesis based on data analysis 8/6/2015 8/20/2015 2.2 Develop computer models replicating the hypothesis 8/6/2015 9/24/2015 2.3 Assess secondary load performance 8/24/2015 8/28/2015 2.4 Assess capacitor bank performance 8/31/2015 9/8/2015 2.5 Report 9/25/2015 10/1/2015 2.6 Presentation to Stakeholders 10/8/2015 10/8/2015 3 Development of Technical Solution on Computer Models 3.1 Testing of mitigation measures on computer models 10/12/2015 11/16/2015 3.2 Development of recommendations for mitigation measures 11/17/2015 11/23/2015 3.3 Report 11/30/2015 12/4/2015 3.4 Presentation of results to Stakeholders 12/11/2015 12/11/2015 4 Development of Implementation Plan 4.1 Develop technical implementation concept 12/14/2015 1/22/2016 4.2 Develop implementation project schedule 1/25/2016 1/29/2016 4.3 Develop implementation project budget 2/1/2016 2/12/2016 4.4 Report 2/15/2016 3/1/2016 3.3 Project Resources Describe the personnel, contractors, personnel or firms, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the project. Include any partnerships or commitments with other entities you have or anticipate will be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application. UVEC is an independent non-profit electric cooperative. The utility manager, Reese Huhta, will be the local project coordinator. AEA 15003 Page 8 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form UVEC has an MOU with Marsh Creek, LLC to install data collection equipment and to lead the team reviewing the data, developing and assessing the models. Marsh Creek will provide Grant Management and Engineering. Vladimir Leonov, a PhD electrical engineer and Chief Scientist at Marsh Creek, has extensive experience in data collection and power controls. Vladimir will select, procure and install all monitoring equipment, oversee the data collection and lead the engineering team in reviewing, modeling and assessing proposed fixes to the system. Susan Gray, a PE in Mechanical Engineering, will provide Grant Management through Marsh Creek, LLC. Maggie McKay will provide back-up assistance with grant management through Marsh Creek, LLC. Connie Fredenberg will serve as utility advisor to UVEC as needed through Marsh Creek. Marsh Creek will work with Stan Brinkerhoff at Northern Power Systems to collect and assess the wind farm data and identify measures to optimize the hybrid wind-diesel system. Richard Weis and Marc Mueller-Stoffels at ACEP will provide reviews of acquired data computer modeling, testing and objective analyses. All resumes are attached to this application. 3.4 Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. Please provide an alternative contact person and their contact information. UVEC utility manager, Reese Huhta, will monitor the project locally and work in conjunction with Susan Gray, Maggie McKay and Connie Fredenberg from Marsh Creek to complete quarterly reports to the Authority. Susan will lead a monthly call between all participants to discuss progress. An alternative contact not otherwise listed on the application is: Connie Fredenberg Connie.fredenberg@marshcreekllc.com Phone: 907-444-6220 Fax: 866-420-2532 3.5 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. Th The introduction of wind energy into isolated diesel power plants increases the complexity of the system and, as a result, adds a set of new challenges for utility operators. Unalakleet’s existing AEA 15003 Page 9 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form wind-diesel power plant is facing a few challenges. Although the system is saving UVEC fuel as it now stands, UVEC believes that enlisting Marsh Creek’s help with comprehensive data collection will enable Northern Power engineers to work with Marsh Creek and ACEP to design, model and assess a fix for the existing challenges that keep the hybrid system from optimal performance prior to investing in any changes. The primary risk is that we are overly optimistic. We have solicited assistance from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Northern Power in an effort to mitigate risk. The proposed schedule has the period of performance lasting through 3/1/2016. In order to keep the project on track for REF R10, there is approximately 5 months of float between the proposed project end date and the deadline for submission of conceptual design reports (typically 3rd week in August). 3.6 Project Accountant(s) Tell us who will be performing the accounting of this Project for the Grantee and include contact information, a resume and references for the project accountant(s). 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 project management support. Susan Gray, Project Coordinator for Marsh Creek LLC, will perform all accounting of this project for the grantee. Address: 2000 E. 88th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99507 e-mail: Susan.gray@marshcreekllc.com phone: 907-343-0378 3.7 Financial Accounting System Discuss the accounting system that will be used to account for project costs and whom will be the primary user of the accounting system. Marsh Creek maintains a Sage Timberline cost accounting and reporting system that provides regular reporting of project costs. Summary reports and detailed reports allow grant manager a complete view of project financial status. The grant manager will be the primary user of the accounting system. 3.8 Financial Management Controls Discuss 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. Marsh Creek has successfully administered Renewable Energy Fund grants in the past. When the project is opened, it is noted on the contract file that the project is a grant, which signifies special billing conditions. When projects are flagged as having special billing conditions, the contract manager works closely with the grant manager to ensure that all project costs are allowable and AEA 15003 Page 10 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form billed appropriately. Additionally, Marsh Creek uses an electronic invoice approval system, Timberscan, which routes all invoices coded to the project to the grant manager for approval of cost and coding. SECTION 4 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to undertake with grant funds. 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 satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. 4.1 Proposed Energy Resource Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available. Discuss 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. There are six (6) Northern Power 100 kW Wind Turbines located in a Class 4-6 wind resource. The average wind speed is 6.17 m/s or 13.6 mph. The wind farm produced 1,174 MWhs of power in FY2013. The wind turbines are not producing at their expected level. According to the wind resource report completed by AEA in 2005 (attached to this application), Northern Power’s 100 kW wind turbines are expected to produce 279,693 kWhs annually in such a wind resource. However, UVEC has had to curtail wind production due to the power quality issues - resulting in decreased productivity. In 2013 the wind farm produced an average of just 179,053 kWhs per turbine. The benefit of the energy produced by the wind is also diminished by the need to operate two diesels in order to maintain power quality during moderate to high wind events. No other energy resource is being considered in the application. Wind was chosen years ago as the best option for Unalakleet. 4.2 Existing Energy System 4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation. UVEC operates a wind-diesel hybrid power system consisting of: Six (6) Northern Power 100 kW wind turbines commissioned in November 2009. Wind turbines are connected to grid with via a 5 mile transmission line. At the power plant is a 200 kVAR capacitor bank and a 300 kW electric boiler in addition to Four (4) Diesel generators: Brand/Model Size (kW) Hours Avg. Efficiency (kWh/gal Diesel) Caterpillar/3456 475 kW 18,638 14.84 (RCA 2013 Annual Report) Caterpillar/3456 475 kW 18,574 14.84 AEA 15003 Page 11 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Caterpillar/3456 475 kW 21,007 14.84 Caterpillar/3456 475 kW 16,917 14.84 4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources. The hybrid plant, as it now exists, requires operation of two diesel generators to maintain grid stability when the wind farm is producing at full capacity. Unalakleet has a Class 4-6 wind resource. Northern Power’s 100 kW wind turbines can be expected to produce 279,693 kWhs annually in such an area. However, UVEC has had to curtail wind production due to the power quality issues resulting in decreased productivity. In 2013 the wind farm produced an average of 179,053 kWhs per turbine. Diesel generation efficiency is affected by the need to operate two gen-sets at a lower than optimal load when the wind farm is fully operational. The latest review of UVEC’s Annual Report to the RCA showed that diesel efficiency had dropped from a former average of over 17 kWh/gallon to 14.84 kWh/gallon. The gen-sets sometimes run at a less than optimal load which decreases fuel efficiency. Correcting the problems that keep system components from interacting cooperatively will increase diesel efficiency, reduce diesel maintenance costs and allow the wind farm to contribute its full potential, decreasing the need for imported fuel for power and heat. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. UVEC sold 4,134,625 kWhs in 2013. Residential customers were 36% of those kWh sales. Residential ratepayers don’t typically benefit from decreasing rates due to a decrease in fuel consumption because of the way the PCE program is structured, but non-PCE customers will benefit. There are 3 heating loops that utilize recovered heat from the diesel generators supplemented with heat generated from excess wind energy. One loop serves the school district’s administration office, the school and the school shop. The school does have a back-up diesel boiler, but rarely needs to use it. A second loop serves a large steel building with a trash compactor, the dump office and a storage shed. There is no other heat source on this loop. The third loop heats a 1,000,000 gallon water tank, the city workshop, the magistrate’s building, and a city building which houses the police department, jail, UVEC offices, and the Coastal Management office. There are back-up diesel boilers to heat the water tank and city workshop if the waste heat can't meet their heat needs, but those back-ups are rarely needed. Sales from heat brought in $46,616 in 2013. The additional income stream is beneficial to the utility and to the recipients of the heat as they purchase less or no heating fuel. Once the hybrid system is optimized, we can predict there will be more heat from excess wind energy available for sale. At that time we can add wirelessly controlled boilers for new heat customers. AEA 15003 Page 12 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 4.3 Proposed System Describe the system you are intending to develop and address potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues. 4.3.1 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 • Basic integration concept • Delivery methods The (6) 100 kW Northern Power wind turbines were installed and commissioned by STG in November 2009. AEA designed the diesel plant and control system, commissioning the hybrid power plant in December of 2010. The hybrid system is not performing at its full potential due to as of yet undefined integration issues. Issues reported by UVEC and AEA include: • Deterioration of the grid power factor (PF) when a majority of the 6 available wind turbines send power to the grid; • There is a significant voltage rise at the wind farm and in some spots across the grid; • Grid instabilities registered under high wind conditions require running two DEGs, which results in less energy production efficiency; • Grid failure events have happened under high wind conditions; • Inconsistency of Power Factor data is reported by power meters at the power plant and wind farm. Marsh Creek personnel made a site visit in August of 2014. Independent observations by Marsh Creek’s team during operation of the power plant confirmed two issues described below: 1. Two DEGs are required to run along with the wind turbines (WT) at all times for keeping the grid voltage under control - even when the power demand calls for only one DEG in production. This condition results in utilization of DEGs below 40% and consequently lower fuel efficiency: ~10-11 kWh/gal vs 14-15 kWh/gal. 2. The power factor (PF) at the power plant depends in great extent on a number of WTs operating at the time. An experiment conducted at the power plant for observing this issue included gradual changing a number of WTs in operation. Initially, all when all 6 WT were in operation the PF varied between 0.6-0.87. The lowest PF equal to 0.6 was observed when all WT were in operation producing around 250 kW and two DEGs producing 207 kW of active power as it is shown in the Figure 1. AEA 15003 Page 13 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Figure 1: Diesel electric plant energy production snapshot Taking WTs off line one by one resulted in small improvement of PF until only one WT left online. At that moment PF improved suddenly to 0.95. Taking the last WT offline did not change PF noticeably. Then WTs were turned online one by one. When a number of WTs online reached 4 the PF dropped to about 0.85 once more. Adding other two WTs did not change PF significantly. It was noted that lower PF at the power plant is correlated with higher wind power. Data inconsistency was noted between the power plant and wind farm user terminals. Such discrepancies can be attributed to the fact that data from the diesel-electric power plant and wind farm are collected by two separate systems at different rates and time stamps. High variability of wind makes correlation of data from these two systems unreliable and not useful for the purpose of system analysis. Manifestation of the above mentioned issues depends on the amount of power sent by the wind farm to the grid - the higher the power, the higher negative effect on power plant performance. Despite the fact that every power component has the means to maximize PF, they fail when combined in the system. There are a variety of theories as to why the hybrid system does not operate as intended. Several measures effective in similar circumstances were proposed and implemented: a capacitor bank and electronically controlled secondary load. The effect of these measures can be characterized as limited because the major issues were not eliminated. The limited effect of these introduced measures suggests that they were addressing symptoms of the problem rather than causes and the problem needs to be reexamined. AEA 15003 Page 14 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Following the standard scientific approach reexamination begins with analysis of known information, developing a hypothesis of causes and then testing the hypothesis using experimental data, computer modeling and physical experiments. Despite the inconsistency of available data it still can be used for developing an initial hypothesis and explanation of the two issues described above. The issue of voltage rise can be described using a general theory of operation of multiple energy sources on a common load. In Unalakleet there are two diesel driven electrical generators which should be considered as voltage sources setting the grid voltage and 1 to 6 inverters operating as current sources pushing current into the grid. The WT inverter should produce voltage sufficiently higher than the grid in order have current flowing into the grid. The difference between the grid and output inverter voltage depend on the voltage source impedance. The more WTs operating simultaneously the more current they push into the grid and the more the voltage difference will be expected. This mechanism can explain voltage rise when many WTs are in operation. Also from the theory adding the second DEG online in parallel will reduce the voltage source impedance helping to reduce and stabilize the grid voltage. Impedance of the transmission line between the wind farm and power plant is connected in series with electric generators - impedance thus results in an increase of the source impedance seen by the WT inverters. Therefore, reducing the transmission line impedance (by using higher transmission voltage) will also reduce source impedance will help to stabilize the grid voltage. This recommendation seems to be an obvious solution for the issue. However, raising transmission voltage by say 3 times on the same cable would raise reactive energy stored in the transmission line by 32 =9 times. This is a side effect which should be investigated on the system. A perfect solution might be to replace the transmission cable by one with significantly lower capacitance, but this could be cost prohibitive. The issue of PF appears to be more complex in nature. Noted hysteresis of PF vs power dependence is the effect when the value of the PF depends on a number of turbines and the system’s previous state suggests nonlinear nature of the issue. Such nonlinearity can be introduced by the WT’s inverter digital control systems. Current generated by grid-tied inverters utilized in the system depends on a grid voltage which, in this case, varies randomly depending on the number of operating turbines and wind speed. Variability of grid voltage complicates and potentially disrupts operation of the inverter control system if the voltage deviation exceeds some tolerances. In addition, a high variability of grid voltage on the wind farm can potentially disrupt grid frequency measurements and grid synchronization of inverters. Inconsistency of data allows one to assume a presence of higher order harmonics of 60 Hz or/and spurious frequencies result from operation of switch-mode electronic inverters. Observed breakdown of a capacitor in the PF correction capacitor bank provides support for this assumption. It is obvious that higher frequencies on the grid would aggravate all power plant issues. Obtaining consistent, reliable and synchronized data from all components of the hybrid system will allow engineers to make more than educated guesses regarding the modifications required to allow this system to operate at its intended capacity. UVEC anticipates this level of scrutiny will also lead to modifications to achieve a high contribution system that can operate with diesels off in the very near future. 4.3.2 Land Ownership 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. There are no land ownership issues. The land for the wind farm and generation plant is owned by the UVEC. AEA 15003 Page 15 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 4.3.3 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 discuss potential barriers There are no additional permits required for this project. All equipment is already in place and operational. 4.3.4 Environmental Address 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 discuss other potential barriers There are no environmental or land use issues in this project. All equipment is already in place and operational. 4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues (Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues) The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the source of their cost data. For example: Applicants records or analysis, industry standards, consultant or manufacturer’s estimates. 4.4.1 Project Development Cost Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of the project. Cost information should include the following: • Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase • Requested grant funding • Applicant matching funds – loans, capital contributions, in-kind • Identification of other funding sources • Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system • Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system Total cost for this phase is anticipated to be $325,425. UVEC is requesting $295,775 for this phase of our project. UVEC will contribute $29,650 of in-kind services and cash match. AEA 15003 Page 16 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form If the mitigation measures identified through this process require additional engineering and/or equipment to implement, UVEC will apply for funds to Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation and possibly a USDA/RUS grant/loan if a large investment is required in the transmission line from the wind farm to the power plant. There are no additional capital or development costs for the renewable energy system as it is already in place. 4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by the applicant. (Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the communities they serve.) The most recent annual report covers the 2013 calendar year. The non-fuel costs approved by the RCA were $825,297 and fuel costs were approved at $873,553. We believe those costs will decrease with improvements to the wind-diesel system so that all the wind can be utilized while the diesel generators use is further limited. The electric rates charged by UVEC are carefully set to cover all costs to produce and deliver power to our customers. 4.4.3 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 UVEC generates electricity for sale to the community of Unalakleet. Currently UVEC sells electricity to residential customers for $.2394/kWh plus a fuel cost adjustment of $.2178. Commercial customers pay $.2041 along with the fuel cost adjustment. UVEC can’t predict with certainty that the rates will decrease as a result of this project until we get more history on O&M costs after the modifications. We can say that we do not expect to be raising customer rates. The reduction in need for diesel fuel will offset any rise in the price per gallon. For this application, without understanding additional capital costs and project development costs, we estimated a projected total project cost at $1M. With this number the Internal Rate of Return is going to be 14%, the Return on Investment is 67% and the Payback Period is 7 years. The $1M is a placeholder, we do not yet know what the actual cost will be until the data collection and assessment of that data has been completed. Economic model available upon request. AEA 15003 Page 17 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. Please fill out the form provided below. Renewable Energy Source The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis. Annual average resource availability. Class 4-6 Wind Resource 6.17 m/s Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomass fuel) 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 (4) Diesel Gen-sets; (6) Wind Turbines; (1) boiler; Capacitor Bank ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other All 4 Diesel Gen-sets are 475 kW each All Wind Turbines are 100 kW each Boiler is 300 kW 200 kVAR Capacitor Bank iii. Generator/boilers/other type Caterpillar Diesel Generators Northern Power Wind Turbines 300 kW Boiler Eaton Capacitor Bank iv. Age of generators/boilers/other Wind Farm commissioned in November of 2009 Diesel Generators commissioned in 2010 Along with Boiler and Capacitor Bank v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other Average fuel efficiency for the power plant diesel generators was 14.84 kWh/gallon as confirmed by the 2013 Annual Report to the RCA Wind turbines have an estimated capacity factor of 28% in the Unalakleet wind resource b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank) i. Annual O&M cost for labor $433,494 ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor $92,660 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] 4,512,232 kWhs ii. Fuel usage Diesel [gal] 231,687 gallons 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. AEA 15003 Page 18 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Other iii. Peak Load 1568 kW iv. Average Load 522 kW v. Minimum Load 331 kW vi. Efficiency 14.84 kWh/gallon (Diesel alone – no wind included) vii. Future trends Expect to add 30 houses 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 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] 600 kW Wind at 28% Capacity Factor b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable) i. Electricity [kWh] 1,678,158 kWh ii. Heat [MMBtu] ? Utility does not bill/MMBtu but by square footage 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 Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system Unknown b) Development cost $325,425 c) Annual O&M cost of new system $825,297 in 2013 – expect reduction d) Annual fuel cost $873,553 in 2013 – expect reduction Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for i. Electricity 71,796 with existing system + another 40,690 gallons if operating as AEA 15003 Page 19 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form predicted ii. Heat 28,108 gallons (real number for existing system) iii. Transportation b) Current price of displaced fuel $3.7854/gallon c) Other economic benefits $2,348 Green Tag Sales d) Alaska public benefits Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale $.4646/kWh Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio $425,805/325,425 = 1.3 Payback (years) 3 years 4.4.5 Impact on Rates Briefly explain what if any effect your project will have on electrical rates in the proposed benefit area. If the is for a PCE eligible utility please discuss what the expected impact would be for both pre and post PCE. Electrical rates will not change until we have time to measure the outcomes from the proposed changes to the system. As has been noted already in our utility and in other rural utilities where a renewable energy resource is integrated with diesel generation, PCE customers will not see much change in their costs – other than for kWhs over and above the 500 kWh monthly limits for residential ratepayers. The decrease in fuel costs is countered by a corresponding decrease in the PCE subsidy rate. Commercial (non-PCE) customers, however, will see relief in their rates from reduced fuel consumption. An increase in the excess wind kWs for heat production will allow UVEC to increase heat sales, benefiting existing customers and potentially adding new customers. AEA 15003 Page 20 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form SECTION 5– PROJECT BENEFIT Explain the economic and public 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: • Potential annual fuel displacement (gallons and dollars) over the lifetime of the evaluated renewable energy project • Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price, RCA tariff, or cost based rate) • Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits) • Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or programs that might be available) • Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project • If we calculate fuel savings by dividing kWh of wind generation by diesel efficiency, the wind turbines saved UVEC 71,796 gallons of fuel in 2013. At $3.7704/gallon, the 2013 weighted average price of fuel, that equals $270,700. Over 20 years that’s a savings of $5,413,993. Assuming the modifications/mitigation efforts are successful, we anticipate production from the wind farm to increase by approximately 604,000 kWhs annually. At 14.84 kWh/Gallon Generated fuel efficiency (per 2013 RCA Annual Report) these wind kWhs could offset as much as 40,690 gallons of diesel fuel. At the 2013 average price of $3.7704 that equates to an additional $153,418 savings in fuel costs annually. Over a 20 year life span that equates to 813,800 gallons of additional fuel savings on top of what they are saving now. That’s worth $3.1 million at today’s fuel price. Added together, a fully functional medium contribution system could save UVEC $$8.5 million over a 20 year period at today’s fuel price. • Revenue for electric sales from the existing system in 2013 was $1,659,965. Revenue from heat sales was $46,616. UVEC does not expect the electric load to change much in the near future, but does anticipate more heat sales after successful modifications are made to the system. • There are no tax credits available at this time for the UVEC wind-diesel system. • UVEC has recently contacted Native Energy for possible sale of green tags. From the 2013 wind production level of 1,074 MWhs we would have received $2,148 at today’s $2/MWh price. If a carbon tax is ever enacted, the price of green tags are expected to rise. We know of no other program for additional income at this time. • One non-economic public benefit is reduced atmospheric carbon and particulates from burning diesel fuel. For our community, demonstrating that renewable energy technologies CAN work in rural Alaska and do lead to a more sustainable future is a source of great satisfaction. It is an incentive for our youth to know that we, as a community, can do difficult things and succeed. 5.1 Public Benefit for Projects with Private Sector Sales Projects that include sales of power to private sector businesses (sawmills, cruise ships, mines, etc.), please provide a brief description of the direct and indirect public benefits derived from the project as well as the private sector benefits and complete the table below. See section 1.6 in the Request for Applications for more information. Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month) AEA 15003 Page 21 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Estimated sales (kWh) Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at private sector businesses ($) Estimated sales (kWh) Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan public ($) SECTION 6– SUSTAINABILITY Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable. Include at a minimum: • Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered. • How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project • Identification of operational issues that could arise. • A description of operational costs including on-going support for any back-up or existing systems that may be require to continue operation • Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits UVEC seeks a solution that will prepare us for the introduction of energy storage (buying us time to automatically bring a GenSet online when the wind drops) and clean up our power quality. There will be thirty new residential customers added to our grid in the next three years and all of those units will be located near our wind farm. We will next seek funding to determine the best energy storage system (i.e. ultra capacitors, battery banks, or flywheel UPS) then design and build it. The hardware components will also require a SCADA that will fully integrate all our generation units and controls. UVEC was previously awarded funding to construct a wind farm through the State of Alaska’s Renewable Energy Fund program. That project and our new power plant, funded by the Denali Commission and the State, were constructed under AEA management. Unalakleet would like to apply for funding to design a project that will allow us to fully utilize our wind resource. During times of low demand and high wind generation, we would like to save fuel and wear on our GenSets by turning all but one off. The wind generates 25% of our electricity annually. The associated fuel savings are significant—and our customers are aware of the impact that wind has on moderating increases to the fuel surcharge on their bills. Once the problems that prevent our system from functioning properly now have been corrected, UVEC believes that the next step in our evolution includes saving even more fuel (30-45%) by installing an energy storage system to reduce the time that more than one GenSet must be online. UVEC seeks to increase our fuel efficiency, and therefore reduce our fuel consumption and costs. Our members are currently supporting the wind farm through our rates. UVEC ratepayers will pay for the operational and maintenance costs for additional equipment, as they currently do so for the entire wind farm. Our current fuel costs are $.21 per kilowatt hour, which is passed on to ratepayers in the form of a fuel surcharge. Without the benefits of our wind farm are fuel surcharge would be $.28 per kilowatt hour. The cost to operate our wind farm is less than five cents per kilowatt hour. Our diesel operating costs continue to climb, but our wind farm costs are stable. This project will add to our system and does not require any backup systems. AEA 15003 Page 22 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form UVEC will report the savings and benefits as required to the State of Alaska's PCE program, AEA technical staff and RCA regulators. Additionally we will share the information with our ratepayers through their monthly bill, regular newsletters, and annual report. All of this can be done with existing staff. SECTION 7 – READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed with work once your grant is approved. Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to meet the requirements of previous grants. Marsh Creek engineers made a site visit to UVEC in June of this past year. Prior to the site visit they gathered as much information as possible from AEA and Northern Power Systems regarding their perspective on the problems with our hybrid system. UVEC has been an active participant in the preparation of this grant and is ready to move on the work described as soon as the funding is awarded. The Isaiah P. Towarak Wind Farm was funded in part by a grant from the Renewable Energy Fund and a contribution from the Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation. All other costs were contributed by the ratepayers of UVEC. The Denali Commission funded a new diesel plant to integrate with the wind farm. The AEA designed and constructed the diesel plant. Any additional costs were contributed by the ratepayers of UVEC. UVEC has complied with all reporting requirements for these grants. SECTION 8 – LOCAL SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION Discuss local support and opposition, known or anticipated, for the project. Include letters of support 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 2, 2014 The people of Unalakleet and all entities who reside or work there are in support of this project. We have attached letters of support from: • Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation • Bering Straits School Distric • Native Village of Unalakleet • City of Unalakleet AEA 15003 Page 23 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form SECTION 9 – GRANT BUDGET Tell us how much you are seeking in grant funds. Include any investments to date and funding sources, how much is being requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an applicant. 9.1 Funding sources and Financial Commitment Provide a narrative summary regarding funding source and your financial commitment to the project Funding for this project is limited to this REF award, in-kind donation of personnel time as needed to assist with the project, in-kind donation of local transportation during site visits and cash as needed for a total of $29,650. 9.2 Cost Estimate for Metering Equipment Please provide a short narrative, and cost estimate, identifying the metering equipment, and its related use to comply with the operations reporting requirement identified in Section 3.15 of the Request for Applications. AEA 15003 Page 24 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form 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 and Commissioning). Please use the tables provided below to detail your proposed project’s budget. Be sure to use one table for each phase of your project. 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. I. Reconnaissance RE- Fund Grantee Matching Source of Matching Funds: Grant Funds Funds Cash/In- kind/Federal Grants/Other State Grants/Other 1.1 Create specification for data collection system 7/3/2015 $ 6,435.00 $ 1,000.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 7,435.00 1.2 Design data collection system 8/26/2015 $ 8,895.00 $ 1,300.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 10,195.00 1.3 Procure components 7/24/2015 $ 32,185.00 $ 1,100.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 33,285.00 1.4 Deploy data collection system 7/29/2015 $ 12,560.00 $ 1,700.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 14,260.00 1.5 SCADA configuration and testing 8/5/2015 $ 7,975.00 $ 1,100.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 9,075.00 1.6 Data collection period 3/1/2016 $ 10,275.00 $ 1,650.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 11,925.00 TOTALS $ 78,325.00 $ 7,850.00 $ 86,175.00 $ 45,855.00 $ 7,850.00 $ 53,705.00 $ 2,720.00 $ $ 2,720.00 $ - $ $ - $ 25,610.00 $ $ 25,610.00 $ 4,140.00 $ $ 4,140.00 $ - $ $ - $ - $ $ - TOTALS $ 78,325.00 $ 7,850.00 $ 86,175.00 Milestone or Task Anticipated Completion Date TOTALS Construction Services Other Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits Travel & Per Diem Equipment Materials & Supplies Contractual Services AEA 15003 Page 25 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design RE- Fund Grantee Matching Source of Matching Funds: Grant Funds Funds Cash/In- kind/Federal Grants/Other State Grants/Other 2.1 Develop valid hypothesis based on data analysis 8/20/2015 $ 19,975.00 $ 2,000.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 21,975.00 2.2 Develop computer models replicating the hypothesis 9/24/2015 $ 40,775.00 $ 3,900.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 44,675.00 2.3 Assess secondary load performance 8/28/2015 $ 7,965.00 $ 800.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 8,765.00 2.4 Assess capacitor bank performance 9/8/2015 $ 7,965.00 $ 800.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 8,765.00 2.5 Report 10/1/2014 $ 12,575.00 $ 1,350.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 13,925.00 2.6 Presentation to Stakeholders 10/8/2015 $ 3,385.00 $ 425.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 3,810.00 3.1 Testing of mitigation measures on computer models 11/16/2015 $ 39,195.00 $ 4,000.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 43,195.00 3.2 Development of recommendations for mitigation measures 11/23/2015 $ 11,885.00 $ 1,300.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 13,185.00 3.3 Report 12/4/2015 $ 11,425.00 $ 1,200.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 12,625.00 3.4 Presentation of results to Stakeholders 12/11/2015 $ 9,185.00 $ 700.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 9,885.00 4.1 Develop technical implementation concept 1/22/2016 $ 18,250.00 $ 1,800.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 20,050.00 4.2 Develop implementation project schedule 1/29/2016 $ 7,850.00 $ 825.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 8,675.00 4.3 Develop implementation project budget 2/12/2016 $ 12,300.00 $ 1,350.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 13,650.00 4.4 Report 3/1/2016 $ 14,720.00 $ 1,350.00 Cash/In-Kind $ 16,070.00 $ $ $ TOTALS $ 217,450.00 $ 21,800.00 $ 239,250.00 $ 167,815.00 $ 21,800.00 $ 189,615.00 $ 7,775.00 $ $ 7,775.00 $ - $ $ - $ - $ $ - $ 41,860.00 $ $ 41,860.00 $ - $ $ - $ - $ $ - $ 217,450.00 $ 21,800.00 $ 239,250.00 Anticipated Completion Date TOTALS Budget Categories: Equipment Travel & Per Diem Direct Labor & Benefits Milestone or Task TOTALS Other Construction Services Contractual Services Materials & Supplies AEA 15003 Page 26 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Milestone or Task Anticipated Completion Date RE- Fund Grant Funds Grantee Matching Funds Source of Matching Funds: Cash/In- kind/Federal Grants/Other State Grants/Other TOTALS (List milestones based on phase and type of project. See Milestone list below. ) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTALS $ $ $ Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $ Travel & Per Diem $ $ $ Equipment $ $ $ Materials & Supplies $ $ $ Contractual Services $ $ $ Construction Services $ $ $ Other $ $ $ TOTALS $ $ $ AEA 15003 Page 27 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form Milestone or Task Anticipated Completion Date RE- Fund Grant Funds Grantee Matching Funds Source of Matching Funds: Cash/In- kind/Federal Grants/Other State Grants/Other TOTALS (List milestones based on phase and type of project. See Milestone list below. ) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ TOTALS $ $ $ Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $ Travel & Per Diem $ $ $ Equipment $ $ $ Materials & Supplies $ $ $ Contractual Services $ $ $ Construction Services $ $ $ Other $ $ $ TOTALS $ $ $ AEA 15003 Page 28 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form SECTION 10 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM Community/Grantee Name: Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative / UVEC Regular Election is held: At annual meeting Date: Spring (March, April or May) Authorized Grant Signer(s): Printed Name Title Term Signature Reese Huhta General Manager Staff Michelle Harvey Assistant Manager Staff Jeff Cunningham Vice-President, UVEC 2012 – 2015 Judie Kotongan Sec. – Treas., UVEC 2012 – 2015 I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents: (Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official) Printed Name Title Term Signature David Cunningham President 2012 – 2015 Grantee Contact Information: Mailing Address: PO Box 186, Unalakleet, AK 99684 Phone Number: 907-624-3474 Fax Number: 907-624-3009 E-mail Address: uvec@gci.com Federal Tax ID #: 920075153 Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information. AEA 15003 Page 29 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Application - Standard Form SECTION 11 – 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 8. 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 Reese Huhta Signature Title Utility Manager Date AEA 15003 Page 30 of 30 7/2/14 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII Grant Anplication - Standard Form ,---@._J -:ENERGYAUTHORTTY Gommunity/Grantee Name: Unalakleet Vallev Electric / UVEC Regular Election is held:Date: Spring (March, APril or MaY) At annua! meeti Michelle Harvey Jeff-Trickson Sec. - Treas., UVEC I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents: H fa nici offic Printed Name Title Term Signatut' David Cunningham President 2012 - 2015 ML11 Grantee Contact lnformation: Mailing Address:PO Box 186, Unalakleet, AK 99684 Phone Number:907-624-3474 Fax Number: 907-624-3009 E-mailAddress: uvec@qci.com Federal Tax lD #: 92-0075153 Please submit an uodated form whenever there is a chanqe to the above information. AEA 15003 Page26 of27 7t2n4 Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII ,Z@J - ENERGYAUTHORTTYGrant Ap ication - Standard Form SEE ioN11 -ADDITIONAL DOcUMENTATION AND GERTIFIGATION suBMtr rHE FoLLowNG DocuMENrswTH YouR 4EE!!94IIe!!i Gontact information and resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, Project Accountant(s), key staff, partners, consuttantsn and suppliers per application form Section 3.1,3.4 and 3.6. Applicants are asked to provide resurnes submitted with applications in separate electronic documents if the individuats do not want their resumes posfed to the proiect web site. Letters or resolutions demonstrating local support per application form Section 8. For projects involving heat: Most recent invoice demonstrating the cost of heating fuel for the building(s) impacted by the proiect. 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. - Gertifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, laws including existing credit and federaltax obligations. An electronic version of the entire application on CD or other electronic media, per RFA Section 1.7. CERTIFICATION B. c. D. F. 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 Reese Huhta Signature d,,*tl^lh Title Utility Manager Date 1/L /zzr/ AEA 15003 Page32 of32 7tzl14 Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative P.O. Box 186 Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 Statement Authorizing and Supporting the UVEC Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application to the Alaska EnergY AuthoritY WHEREAS, the Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative, lnc., hereinafter called UVEC, operates the electric utility for the community of Unalakleet, Alaska; and, WHEREAS, the Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting proposals for funding of renewable energy projects on behalf of the State of Alaska; and, WHEREAS, the cost of dieselfuel in rural Alaska is extraordinarily expensive; and, WHEREAS, the UVEC wants to monitor, analyze and optimize the integration of Unalakleet's wind with the diesel generation system to further reduce its dependence on dieselfuel. NOW THEREFORE BE tT RESOLVED, that the unalakleet valley Electric cooperative, lnc. authorizes submittal of the UVEC Renewable Energy Fund Wind Project; and, BE tT FURTHER RESOLVED, that UVEC authorizes submittal of the UVEC Renewable Energy Fund Wind project application at the match levels indicated in the application; and, BE tT FURTHER RESOLVED, that UVEC authorizes Reese Huhta to be the point of contact to represent UVEC for purposes of the application; and, BE lT FURTHER RESOVED, that UVEC attests that it is in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including existing credit and federaltax obligations. CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY l, Ju.die Kotongan, certify that I am Secretary of the Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative, lnc. Board of Directors and that the above and foregoing is a true statement. All Directors are in favor of the above; however an official meeting with a quorum was not possible to discuss this prior to the 22nd day of September,2074. The Board of Directors of Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative, lnc. will enact this statement in an official resolution at their next meeting and share it with the Alaska Energy Authority' Telephone Fax (907) 624-3474 (e07) 624-300e Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative, lnc. . . . • .