HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL Shungnak REF Application 09192014Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII
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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/REFund8.html.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Native Village of Shungnak
Type of Entity: Native Tribe Fiscal Year End: September 30
Tax ID #92-0061970
Tax Status: ☐ For-profit ☐ Non-profit ☒ Government (check one)
Date of last financial statement audit:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
P.O. Box 64
Shungnak, Alaska 99773
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-437-2163 907-437-2183 tribeadmin@issingnak.org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name: Glenda Douglas Title: Administrator
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 64
Shungnak, AK 99773
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907-437-2163 907-437-2183 tribeadmin@issingnak.org
1.1.1 APPLICANT ALTERNATE POINTS OF CONTACT
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
James Comack 907-412-2184 907-437-2173 transportation@issingnak.org
Sonny Adams 907-265-4185 907-343-5686 Sonny.Adams@nana.com
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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)
☐ 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/REFund8.html. (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)
This project is a final design and permitting project. In the construction phase, we
anticipate that AVEC or the City of Shungnak will apply for construction funds. AVEC
owns and operates the power plant in Shungnak and will take ownership of the wind
turbine construction and operation/maintenance.
Native Village of Shungnak will own the road leading to the turbine site, and it will be
listed in the Native Village of Shungnak roads inventory in order to provide road
maintenance and improvements from their BIA Tribal Transportation contracts.
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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.
Shungnak Wind-Diesel Design
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.
Latitude: N 66° 55’ 44.01”
Longitude: W 157° 7’ 33.38”
This location is within 2.5 miles of Shungnak, Alaska.
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Shungnak, Alaska will benefit from this project. The community of Kobuk will also benefit from this
project when the turbine is installed and becomes part of the energy intertie between Kobuk and
Shungnak.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes 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
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project.
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Based on the conclusions of our completed wind resource data collection report, the Native Village
of Shungnak will, with Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) assistance, complete the design process to
successfully install a wind-diesel system in the community. This includes automated controls and
the equipment necessary to regulate, control and deliver reliable wind energy to the residents of
the community. The project will produce the final designs and plans and complete the necessary
permitting for one projected wind turbine and the associated equipment installations to upgrade the
existing power generation and distribution system to produce power from a wind turbine-diesel
engine configuration. The Native Village of Shungnak will hire and contract with an engineering
consultant to complete this design project and provide management oversight of any
subcontracted engineering/design firms. The consultant will also complete the construction
solicitation package by working closely with NANA Regional Corporation, Shungnak Power Plant
operator, and the Native Village of Shungnak.
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.)
When this project is completely constructed and in operation, the primary financial benefit from
construction of the wind turbine will be reduced fuel costs to the people of Shungnak and Kobuk.
Preliminary estimates of annual diesel fuel savings are approximately 70,000 gallons for a 500 kW
wind-diesel system (about a 57% reduction).
In addition to the direct fuel reduction are the benefits of:
Reduced long-term dependence on outside sources of energy;
Reduced exposure to fuel price volatility;
Reduced air pollution resulting from reducing fossil fuel combustion;
Reduced possibility of spills from fuel transport and storage; and
Reduced overall carbon footprint and its contribution to climate change.
These projections did not factor in increases in population, increased loads or efficiency
improvements or the displacing of fuel for diesel-fired hot water heating with excess electrical
energy from the wind turbine; the displacement of fuel for heating is undetermined at this time;
however, any electrical loads dedicated to heating and designed to utilize the new wind-diesel
system’s excess wind energy is expected to significantly reduce the fuel expense for space
heating.
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 Native Village of Shungnak is requesting $525,000 from the Alaska Energy Authority to
complete the project through the final design phase and secure the necessary permits to proceed
to the construction and installation of the turbine.
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 $ 525,000
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $ 0
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2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $ 27,036
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) $ 552,036
Other items for consideration
2.7.6 Other grant applications not yet approved $
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.
$ 6,000,000
2.7.8 Additional Performance Monitoring Equipment not
covered by the project but required for the Grant
Only applicable to construction phase projects
$
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.
$
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.
$ undetermined until design
is complete
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.
Native Village of Shungnak’s project management approach for this project is to utilize a team
consisting of Native Village of Shungnak’s Tribal Administrator and Bookkeeper, NANA Regional
Corporation staff, NANA Development Corporation (NDC) accounting team members, and external
engineering consultants. Mr. Sonny Adams will be the Project Manager. His resume is attached.
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Native Village of Shungnak’s Administrator, Glenda Douglas (resume attached), will provide onsite
coordination of logistics for the Project Manager, Sonny Adams. Native Village of Shungnak’s
Bookkeeper, Gary Tickett (resume attached), will assist the Administrator with receiving, approving,
processing and paying invoices from the consultant(s). Mr. Adams will provide oversight to
accounting staff and engineering contractors. He will provide coordination of special projects
including project development, planning, construction coordination and reporting.
The engineering consultant will provide specifications, design and drawings for construction of the
wind turbine site and technical input on generation and distribution issues. It is anticipated the
engineering consultant will also provide construction administration on new construction performed
during the next phase of this project.
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
Survey 8/15/15 10/01/15
Design Start 9/01/15
Kick Off meeting 9/01/15
Site Visit 9/08/15 9/10/15
System/Modeling 9/01/15 9/18/15
Civil Design 9/1/15 2/8/16
Foundation Design 9/1/15 2/8/16
Estimating 9/1/15 2/8/16
Power Plant/Turbine Controls 9/1/15 2/8/16
Mechanical 9/1/15 2/8/16
Specifications 9/1/15 2/8/16
Environmental/permits 8/15/15 12/30/15
Review/Conference 9/1/15 3/24/16
Design Complete 3/25/16
Solicitation Package 4/29/2016
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.
Personnel: Native Village of Shungnak will ultimately be responsible for successful completion of the
project, using partners that have successfully designed and installed similar systems in the recent
past. Native Village of Shungnak will utilize the NANA Regional Corporation staff, Sonny Adams, to
manage the project and NANA Development Corporation staff, Jameson Fisher, to handle reporting,
invoicing, and payment of consultants. Native Village of Shungnak’s Administrator and Bookkeeper
will approve and process invoices for payment.
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Consultant: The contracted engineering consultant firm will fully design the road, the site pad, the
foundation and the electrical connection to the Shungnak/Kobuk intertie and all system controls. The
design will include a thermal “dump load.”
Vendor/Equipment: n/a
Construction Contractors: n/a
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.
Responsibility of the project manager will be to compile and complete progress reports sufficient to
complete adequate oversight and grant reporting to AEA. Monthly project coordination meetings will
be held with the project team to track progress and address issues as they arise. Two on site
meetings with the village will be held. Project Manager and consultant staff will travel to Shungnak
to attend and update the IRA at Council meetings at the beginning and end of the project.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
During the design phase, we anticipate the following risk factors and potential mitigation factors:
1. Site selection during the design engineering phase must be developed carefully.
2. Partnerships, cooperative agreements and equipment scheduling for major equipment needs
will be considered in order to contain costs for this installation.
3. Inaccurate or Incomplete Power Plant Data. We intend to mitigate this by developing a data
collection protocol on power plant performance and reconstructing historical performance
where we may have data gaps.
4. Technology Performance. Northwest Alaska has some of the harshest climatic
environments. Technology may not perform as intended. We intend to mitigate this with
collaboration with Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, the Alaska Center for Energy and
Power, and the technology providers to assure that the technology is appropriate and
adapted for the targeted environment.
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.
NRC will utilize NDC to provide accounting services for this grant and project.
Project accountant will be Jameson Fischer. (Resume is attached)
Native Village of Shungnak’s bookkeeper, Gary Ticket, will process invoices and payments from the
grant to Project Manager (NRC).
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.
NDC’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is Deltek Costpoint. The Finance/Accounting
department is the primary user of the ERP system. Within Costpoint, NDC will set up a project for
this grant and Jameson Fisher will be the primary accountant involved with accounting for the grant
within the ERP system.
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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.
As noted above, NDC will set up a project in the accounting system for this grant. In the project
setup, they will only allow direct charges – no overhead will be able to be charged. Additionally, all
costs will be subject to NDC’s normal accounts payable process and the associated controls
including:
1. Obtaining necessary approvals,
2. Review of coding for all charges to ensure they are reasonable and charged to the correct
projects and accounts,
3. Review of supporting documents (invoices, etc.),
4. All checks require dual signatures.
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.
A MET tower was erected at the proposed wind turbine site in Shungnak from August 2013 to August
2014. To date, the wind resource appears beneficial with a measured average wind speed at 30
meters of 5.27 m/s. Based on this data, Windographer software predicts a Class 3 (fair) wind
resource. Measured turbulence to date is also acceptable with a mean turbulence intensity of 0.10
at 15 m/s, classifying the site so far as IEC 61400-1 3rd edition as a category C.
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.
The Alaska Village Electric Co-Op provides electricity to Shungnak via diesel generations with a
total capacity of 1,210 kilowatts. (from NRC website - Shungnak)
Based on review of filings with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA), the diesel electric
generation plant in Shungnak, that also provides power to Kobuk, consists of the units shown in
Table 1.
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Table 1: Shungnak Power Generation Units
Engine Size (kW)
John Deere 6619 202
CAT 3406 297
Detroit Diesel S60 314
Cummins KTA1150 397
The commissioning dates for the generators in Shungnak are as follows:
Position 1-John Deere 6619a – 1991 (Originally installed in Noatak in 1985)
Positon 2-Caterpillar 3406 – 1984
Position 3-vacant
Position 4-Detroit Diesel Series 60 - 1998
Position 5-Cummins KTA 1150 – 1991
The engine control panels are:
Position 1- Emerson s/n 47G23
Position 2- Simplex s/n 24575
Position 3- n/a
Position 4- Control Power s/n 1656-8
Position 5- Control Power s/n 1656-7
The generator controls are all manually operated. They have analog metering, ice cube (plug-in)
relays, and include modules for load share and paralleling between units.
The AVEC Shungnak power plant was energized in 1971, with three generation units in the Butler
building. The plant now has two units in the Butler Building and two additional generation modules,
(positions 4 &5). All the engine controls are in the Butler building
.
Figure 1: Shungnak power plant, 2011
The diesel generation efficiency for
Shungnak in 2013 was 14.10 kWh/gal.
The electric energy in Kobuk is produced
at the diesel generation plant in Shungnak
and delivered through the existing
Shungnak-Kobuk intertie. The intertie is
approximately 7 miles in length and has
been in existence for about 30 years
(AVEC Kobuk).
Occasionally, the intertie experiences
outages. In 2010 data provided by AVEC, an outage that occurred from 5:30 pm on December 19,
2010, until 7:45 pm on December 25, 2010, was evident by an average reduction in Shungnak
generation of 72.5 kW, based on the projected load had the outage not occurred.
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During an outage, Kobuk must self-generate electricity with their existing diesel plant. This plant is
reported to have a capacity of 75 kW (NWAB Kobuk Comp Plan).
AEA’s Power Cost Equalization Program (PCE) report for FY 2013 indicates that Kobuk purchased
624 MWh of energy.
PCE data from 2013 indicates that the average demand in Kobuk is 57.5 kW.
The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development recently allocated
approximately $1.5M to the Northwest Arctic Borough for improvements to the Shungnak-Kobuk
intertie. It is assumed that the existing intertie will continue to have the capacity to supply the
electric energy needs of Shungnak-Kobuk (from Cosmos Hills study, but edited for updates).
The combined annual generation for Shungnak-Kobuk for the past five years is shown in Table 2.
(AIDEA PCE).
Table 2: PCE Electric Demand
Shungnak PCE Ambler PCE Combined PCE
FY Year
Energy
Generated,
kWh
Avg
Power,
kW
Energy
Generated,
kWh
Avg
Power,
kW
Energy
Generated,
kWh
Avg.
Power,
kW
2008 1,483,862 169 1,321,573 151 2,805,435 320
2009 1,477,747 169 1,245,599 142 2,723,346 311
2010 1,578,459 180 1,249,161 143 2,827,620 323
2011 1,546,541 177 1,314,441 150 2,860,982 327
2012 1,588,139 181 1,343,144 153 2,931,283 335
Escalation Rate 1.8% 0.9% 1.4%
The electrical demand in both communities has risen over the past several years. It is assumed
this trend will continue at a slightly conservative rate of 1% for both communities. The projected
generation for the next 50 years is shown in Table 3.
Table 3: Projected Energy Demand
Shungnak-Kobuk,
kWh
Ambler,
kWh
Combined,
kWh
FY 2013 (year 0) 1,606,819 1,329,832 2,936,651
FY 2038 (year 25) 2,060,636 1,705,419 3,766,056
FY 2063 (year 50) 2,642,626 2,187,084 4,829,710
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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 existing Shungnak power plant produces electrical energy by burning diesel fuel in the diesel
engine-generators. The proposed wind turbine system will reduce power plant fuel usage.
In the picture shown here, a
photovoltaic array is used as a
renewable energy source. The array is
a 7.49kW array.
Kobuk utilizes photo-voltaic
arrays as a renewable
energy source. The array
shown here is a 7.38kW
array.
Figure 2: Photovoltaic array as an energy source in
Shungnak
Figure 3: Photovoltaic array used in Kobuk
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4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
According to Statistical Report of the Power Cost Equalization Program, Fiscal Year 2013, and from
AVEC, the diesel power plant generated 1,732,010 kWh in 2013, with an average annual load of 204
kW. The peak load of the Shungnak/Kobuk system is estimated to be about 340 kW. During 2013,
122,825 gallons of fuel was used for power generation in Shungnak/Kobuk, at an average diesel
generation efficiency of 14.10 kWh/gallon.
The proposed installation of a wind turbine will reduce the fuel usage as well as provide energy for
additional village heat loads.
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
Renewable energy technology description
Wind power is the renewable energy option for Shungnak. An EWT DW52/54-500kW model turbine
with a 52 meter rotor is proposed for Shungnak. The DW 52/54-500kW was developed in response
to market demand and designed according to EWT's proven direct drive technology. This turbine is
specifically designed for operating in low/moderate wind speed areas. Streamlined production and
cost efficiency make EWT turnkey projects solutions highly attractive, delivering an excellent energy
yield which ensures an optimal return on investment.
Optimum installed capacity
The system we plan consists of one (1) DW 52/54-500kW turbine to operate with the existing diesel
plant as a wind-diesel hybrid power system. Installed wind power capacity will be 500kW.
Anticipated capacity factor
HOMER software was used to simulate conditions at Shungnak with one DW 52/54-500kW wind
turbine running in conjunction with the existing power plant. HOMER calculates gross energy
production with no allowance for power plant downtime, turbine or generator maintenance,
equipment curtailment or any other reason. Regarding gross production for this wind system:
- Renewable fraction from HOMER: 41%
- Capacity factor on net wind production: 27.1%
Anticipated annual generation
HOMER software estimated gross annual wind production to be 1,200MWh with 434MWh excess
electrical energy. Anticipated net annual wind production is 766MWh.
Anticipated barriers
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The only barrier we anticipate is the migratory bird window that will be observed. Otherwise, no
barriers to successful installation and integration of a wind turbine in Shungnak are expected.
Basic integration concept
The integration design concept is comprised of one DW52/54-500kW turbine, a secondary load boiler
to augment an existing diesel generator heat recovery loop (if deemed necessary after further
analysis), a secondary load controller to manage the “dumping” of excess electricity (if necessary),
a SCADA system to manage the combine operation of the diesel generators and wind turbine, and
a system to enable remote monitoring and control of the wind-diesel hybrid power plant.
Delivery methods
The wind-generated electrical energy will be delivered utilizing a new one-mile distribution line
connecting to the existing electrical distribution grid.
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.
The site for turbines is owned by NANA Regional Corporation. NRC will be giving to Shungnak site
control through a long term lease and permit. A letter of commitment from the NRC CEO is attached
below indicating this agreement. Native Village of Shungnak will add the surveyed road path to the
site to their BIA roads inventory. This will allow for future road maintenance and improvements on
this access road utilizing BIA Tribal Transportation funds.
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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
The following permits and/or authorizations will be necessary for installation of the wind turbine(s):
USACE Section 404/401 Wetlands Permit and Water Quality Certification – expected to
take 90 days, dependent upon the ability to assess the potential for wetlands during an
appropriate time of year.
Title 16 Fish Habitat Permit – This permit takes between 90 and 120 days to obtain. W e
will consult with ADF&G to determine whether or not any streams impacted by the project
contain resident fish. If resident fish are determined to be present in streams, then a Title 16
Fish Habitat Permit will be pursued. Project culverts would be designed for fish passage.
SHPO “No Historic Properties Affected” 60-90 days will be allotted for a consultation to be
conducted for this topic. If SHPO determines that cultural and historic resources could be
located here, archaeological monitoring will be conducted during construction of the project.
Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES), Construction General Permit
(CGP) and Notice of Intent (NOI). – Seven days after filing the Notice of Intent and the
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, the permit coverage begins. Permitting timeline is
30 days.
Vegetation Clearing Not Permitted between May 20 and July 20 – We will observe
appropriate clearing timelines. Compliance with this requirement involves only observing
the appropriate clearing dates.
FAA Notice of Proposed Construction (Form 7460) Notice of Proposed Construction or
Alteration – Filing for this permit is done online and not less than 30 days prior to the
intended start of construction. Intentional follow-up with FAA for the permit may be required.
Permitting timeline is 60 days.
Northwest Arctic Borough Title 9 permit – 20 day public comment period, permitting timeline
45 days
NANA Regional Corporation Lands Department permit – 10 days
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
The environmental permitting steps below are based on the publication Alaska Wind Energy
Development: Best Practices Guide to Environmental Permitting and Consultations, a study done by
the URS Corporation for the Alaska Energy Authority in 2009.
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Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation:
Alaska Pollution Discharge Elimination System - State regulations (18 AAC 83 APDES) require that
all discharges, including storm water runoff, to surface waters be permitted under the Alaska
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permit program, which aims to reduce or eliminate
storm water runoff that might contain pollutants or sediments from a project site during construction.
The construction of one or more wind turbines, and the connecting access road and power line, in
Shungnak would likely disturb one acre or more of soil, and thus must be permitted under the State
of Alaska’s Construction General Permit (CGP) and have a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP). The construction contractor must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Alaska Department
of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) before submitting a SWPPP. The DEC issues the final
APDES permit for the project after review and public comment periods.
US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service:
Shungnak is located in an area that is mapped by the Anchorage Fish and Wildlife Field Office as
“No Consultation Necessary” for listed species under the Endangered Species Act. This map is
called “ESA Listed Species Consultation Guide – Anchorage Fish and Wildlife Field Office.” The
legend states “If your project is located within Solid Green on this map, there are no listed species
present within your project area and no consultation is necessary.”
Native Village of Shungnak must also be aware of USFWS regulations and guidance under Migratory
Bird Treaty Act, which prohibits the taking of active bird nests, their eggs and young. USFWS has
developed “Bird Windows” statewide that prohibit clearing and construction activity. The bird window
in the Shungnak area is May 1 to July 15 except for Canada geese and swan habitat where the
window begins April 20. Clearing before or after these dates is allowed. Clearing activity or
construction activities with the potential to disturb nesting habitat during the window is not allowed.
The USFWS Wind Turbine Guidelines Advisory Committee developed guidelines and
recommendations for wind power projects to avoid impacts to birds and bats. These
recommendations were sent to the Secretary of the Interior in March 2010 and should be referred to
during design and construction.
Federal Aviation Administration:
Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation – Native Village of Shungnak may be required to file
an FAA Form 7460-01 (Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration), as the proposed wind turbine
site(s) may be within the 1:100 airspace volume extension from the Shungnak Airport. Obstruction
lighting on the wind turbine(s) is likely to be required. Consultation with the FAA to determine the
appropriate obstruction lighting will be required.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) consultation – The project design consultant will complete
a consultation under Chapter 41.35 Article 1 – Alaska Historic Preservation Act.
US Army Corps of Engineers:
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requires the placement of fill in “waters of the United
States,” including wetlands and streams, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Because
much or all of the proposed wind turbine site(s) in Shungnak may be located on wetlands, Native
Village of Shungnak must receive a Section 404 permit from the Alaska District USACE.
Environmental Approach:
If it is determined through the permitting process a determination is required, Contractor will organize
a pre-application meeting to be coordinated through the Alaska Department of Natural Resources
for the Shungnak Wind-Diesel Project. All agencies, including federal agencies, will be asked to
participate. The meeting will identify and discuss appropriate permit issues and provide agency
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perspective on the proposed development. Discussions, if required, should include actions to avoid,
minimize and mitigate wetlands impacts. Preliminary concerns for impacts to possible cultural sites
will be identified. Results of this agency pre-application meeting will be a three to five page meeting
report summarizing agency concerns, issues and possible mitigation or compensation proposals.
This will be as comprehensive as possible, but may not identify all permits required for project
development given the preliminary nature of the development proposal.
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
This application is for the design and permitting phase. We are requesting $525,000 to complete
the design and permitting phase. This includes geotechnical work, as well. NANA Regional
Corporation funded the MET tower placement in Shungnak and the ensuing wind resource report.
After one year of collecting wind data with a 95% collection rate, the report indicates the wind
resource is Class 3 and a wind turbine option is economically feasible.
We estimate the completed (constructed) project, depending on final design and shipping charges,
will cost $6M. This price includes the purchase and shipping of the turbine and was extrapolated
based on the construction of two 900kW EWTs in Kotzebue as obtained from KEA.
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.)
We expect that AVEC will apply for construction of the wind turbines and will take ownership of and
maintain the project when built. (See AVEC letter of support, attached below.)
Depending on the turbine model chosen for this site, maintenance visits could be as few as once a
year. The turbine configuration for Shungnak will require, as a conservative estimate, an annual
maintenance cost of $7,000. This cost will be funded by ongoing energy sales in the village.
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
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The utility will be the owner of the project. They will set their rates based on total cost of generation
and distribution.
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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. Wind Resource – 5.3 m/s documented (class 3)
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 Railbelt1 grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 4 generators
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 202KW, 297KW, 314KW, 347KW
iii. Generator/boilers/other type
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other Deere (1985), Cat (1984), Detroit (1998),
Cummins (1991)
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 14.10kWh/gallon
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh] 1,732,010kWh
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 122,825 gallons/year
Other
iii. Peak Load 340kW
iv. Average Load 204kW
v. Minimum Load 143kW (average)
vi. Efficiency 14.10kWh/gallon
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
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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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]
500kW Wind
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 2,160,000kWh (HOMER)
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
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 $6,000,000
b) Development cost $ 525,000
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $ 7,000
d) Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 67,000 gallons
ii. Heat 3,500 gallons
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel $5.10/gallon
c) Other economic benefits Reduced O&M costs, reduced air emissions
d) Alaska public benefits Reduce Power Cost Equalization subsidies
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Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale
Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 1.09
Payback (years) Approximately 18 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.
Energy security for Shungnak cannot be understated and must be emphasized. The very high price
of Shungnak diesel generator fuel is at the heart of the future of electric power generation for the
area thus making the construction of renewable energy sources vital.
For this grant application, the cost to benefit ratio is considered conservative and this ratio will greatly
improve (increase) if even moderately higher fuel prices are seen in Shungnak.
In the benefit area of this grant application, about 70,000 gallons total (rounded) of displaced fuel is
estimated and is shown. The price per gallon of displaced fuel is also shown as $5.10 and is extracted
from the February 2014 PCE Statistical Report. For Shungnak, this price may be a conservative
number as explained below. (The explanation below is derived from the Cosmos Hills Hydro
Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design Report as prepared for Alaska Village Electric Corporation
(AVEC), 18 April 2014, Section 5.3 – Existing Energy Market, pages 39-43. This report was accepted
by AEA.)
AVEC provided fuel purchase data for Shungnak-Kobuk for subject report. This data, Shungnak
Table 5-7 in Section 5.3 of the report, includes the delivered location, delivery type, date, quantity
(gal), and unit cost ($/gal) of diesel fuel from 2004 through 2012 for Shungnak. The Shungnak table
indicates that for the years 2004-2012, 57% of the Shungnak fuel is delivered by air (no roads to
Shungnak) and the remaining quantity, 43%, by barge up the Kobuk River.
Additionally, the report indicated that all Shungnak fuel delivery for 2011 was by air and the resultant
cost paid for this fuel was $6.53/gallon thus representing a very large increase (28%) in fuel cost
compared to the $5.10/gallon in this grant application. More importantly, f or 2013, $7.50/gallon is
the actual price paid by AVEC (a 47% increase).
Exacerbating the problem is over the last decade or so, AVEC has experienced fluctuating, but
increasing instances, when the Kobuk River has been too low to receive barges thus forcing the fuel
deliveries to be transported by air at a significant additional cost. For 2013, local Shungnak residents
have reported that the river was low enough for villagers to walk across – an unusual situation.
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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
The potential annual fuel displacement is projected to be approximately 70,000 gallons over a 20-
year project lifetime which equates to $357,000/year based on $5.10 per gallon.
There is significant excess electricity in the proposed system which could be used to meet the
thermal needs of Shungnak. One 500kW EWT will produce approximately 434,000kWh per year of
electricity that cannot be used for the primary load. It is available to be used for heating commercial
buildings, such as the school in the community. If all the excess electricity was used for thermal
energy, the savings of diesel fuel would be approximately 3,500 gallons per year. Over 20 years the
savings would add up to a total of $357,000.
There are numerous non-economic public benefits to Northwest Alaska over the lifetime of this
project. An important benefit of installing the proposed wind turbines would be to reduce the direct
and indirect costs of using fossil fuels in the region. This project could help stabilize energy costs
and provide long-term socio-economic benefits to village households. Locally produced, affordable
energy will empower community residents and may help avert rural-to-urban migration. This project
would have many environmental benefits resulting from a reduction of hydrocarbon use. These
benefits include:
1. Reduced potential for fuel spills or contamination during transport, storage, or use
(thus protecting vital water and subsistence food sources);
2. Improved air quality;
3. Decreased contribution to global climate change from fossil fuel use; and
4. Decreased coastal erosion due to climate change.
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.
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
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Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
Business plan structures and concepts which may be considered: The wind turbine would be
incorporated into AVEC’s power plant operation. Local plant operators provide daily servicing. AVEC
technicians provide periodic preventative or corrective maintenance and are supported by AVEC
headquarters staff, purchasing, and warehousing.
How O&M will be financed for the life of the project: The costs of operations and maintenance
will be funded through ongoing energy sales to the villages.
Operational issues which could arise: There are no known operational issues. Operational
issues of the proposed turbine and connecting distribution line would be determined.
Operating costs: Different turbines have different operating costs; however, the estimated annual
O&M cost is $7,000.
Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits: Native Village of Shungnak is fully committed
to sharing the savings and benefits accrued from this project with their shareholders, and sharing
the project information with AEA.
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.
A MET tower located on site has been used for observing wind speed over the course of 12
months. Data was collected and Windographer software was utilized to produce the wind report.
Design work will begin immediately upon award of the grant. No other grants have been awarded
to date to support this project.
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
Letters of Support and Commitment are attached below in Appendix 3. No letters of opposition
have been received.
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
NRC funded the MET tower in Shungnak and the year-long data collection. AEA funds will be
utilized to design a wind turbine installation to include a road, pad, and connection to the existing
power distribution system, dump load and control. NRC project management team will work with
Native Village of Shungnak, the contracted engineering consultant firm, and AVEC to interface this
wind system with an upgraded power plant. NRC will give in-kind project management time in the
amount of $22,500. Native Village of Shungnak will give in-kind Administrator and Book keeper
time in the amount of $4,536.
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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.
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.
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. )
$ $ $
Project Management 4/29/2016 $25,000 $27,036 $52,036
Village Meetings & Site Visits 9/10/2015 $12,000 $ $12,000
Refine Electric and Heating Load
Assessment 9/18/2015 $5,000 $ $5,000
Power System Assessment and
System Modeling 9/18/2015 $8,000 $ $8,000
Site Assessment (Land, ROW, etc.) 10/15/2015 $10,000 $ $10,000
Desk Top Geotechnical Study 9/30/2015 $10,000 $ $10,000
Construction and O&M Cost Estimate 2/25/2016 $12,000 $ $12,000
Geotechnical Investigation 12/17/2015 $125,000 $ $125,000
Permitting and Environmental Review 12/30/2015 $24,000 $ $24,000
Final Design 3/25/2016 $294,000 $ $294,000
$ $ $
TOTALS $525,000 $27,036 $552,036
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Project Management – NANA Regional Corporation’s Project Manager, in harmony with the
engineering consultant, will oversee and manage the design effort. The project manager will serve
as the primary point of contact and will be responsible for overall team quality control, project
coordination and time control. Project time control will involve progress tracking and comparison
with the project schedule. Progress reporting is proposed and written progress reports will be
provided.
Village Meetings & Site Visits –- Conduct village meetings and site visits as necessary to
understand the Shungnak infrastructure, seek site specific information, inform stakeholders of
progress as well as ascertain public opinion of wind turbine system planned.
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Refine Electric and Heating Load Assessment –- Office-based research and field investigation
along with a visit to Shungnak by engineering consultant is the primary objective of this task.
Consultant will verify all information collected via phone and office interviews, identify and
document heating loads and estimate fuel and electrical usage, assess and document the diesel
power plant generators, switchgear, distribution, controls, and bulk fuel and meet with Utility, Tribe
and City Administrator to gather other pertinent information for a successful project.
Power System Assessment and System Modeling – W ill include an in-depth modeling analysis that
will depict the power quality impact that a hybrid power system will have. Consultant will analyze
upgrades to the diesel power plant controls and switchgear necessary for the integration of wind
power.
Site Assessment (Land, ROW, etc.) – Consultant will identify wind power project site and electrical
power distribution routing for Shungnak and conduct an analysis to determine land ownership and
identify any Right-of-Way issues.
Desk Top Geotechnical Study – Engineering consultant will conduct a geotechnical desk top study
of the wind power project site. This will include a survey of known geotechnical conditions around
Shungnak and specifically at the turbine site. Additionally, an analysis of possible gravel sources
will be included.
Construction Cost and O&M Cost Estimate – Consultant will prepare cost estimates for the project
based on the continuing engineering design. The estimate will include turbine costs, site
development costs, engineering estimates and listing any ancillary equipment, mobilization costs,
and other costs. In addition, consultant will estimate the expected system operations and
maintenance costs post system installation.
Geotechnical Investigation – A full geotechnical investigation will be conducted and a report will be
prepared by a professionally registered geotechnical engineer. This will include procurement of a
drilling contractor with a geotechnical engineer on site during drilling in Shungnak. A drilling rig will
be delivered to Shungnak and, upon completion, will be returned to the place of origin.
Permitting and Environmental Review – Investigations will include wetlands and wildlife habitat
desk-top studies, cultural resource surveys, site-control and geophysical hazard risks in the wind
turbine site area, and along proposed routes for electric power lines and project access roads.
Consultant will identify potential environmental permits and provide recommendations on permit
acquisition strategies and will assist in procuring permits to the extent that there is available
budget.
Final Design – Engineering consultant will author a final design that includes geotechnical,
permitting, environmental, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and foundation design as well as
all surveying, power plant control interface, specifications and bidding documents. Consultant will
include a final cost estimate for the project. We will coordinate with power plant owner for any
upgrades necessary to provide a fully functioning design.
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Attachment 1: Site Location Map
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Attachment 3
Letters of Support and Commitment
NANA Regional Corporation
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Native Village of Shungnak (Resolution*)
*Resolution will be updated at the October 2014 Council meeting to read: “Village of Shungnak
hereby approves NANA Regional Corporation’s effort to apply for funding of a final design and
permitting project”
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