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ALASKA VILLAGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
September 22, 2014
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2495
Attn: Grant Manager: Shawn Calfa
Re: Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program Round 8
Goodnews Bay Wind Energy Feasibility and Conceptual Design Project
Dear Mr. Calfa and Review Panel:
The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) respectfully submits the enclosed application
for grant funds available through the Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program. Our application
requests $123,500 for a wind energy feasibility and conceptual design project for the community of
Goodnews Bay.
AVEC proposes to use wind data collected by AEA and complete geotechnical work to determine
the feasibility of installing wind turbines in Goodnews Bay, which is rated as a class 5 wind regime
by AEA Alaska high-resolution wind resource map. The appropriate total rating would be
determined by this feasibility study. With funding obtained through AEA's program and an AVEC
cash match of $6,500, AVEC proposes to complete a conceptual design report (CDR) for a wind
project in Goodnews Bay, which will move the project towards the overall goal of establishing a
renewable energy resource in this low income community.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Steve Gilbert, AVEC's Projects Development and Key
Accounts Department Manager, if you have questions.
S incerely,
"Vo~ L4 LV
Meera Kohler
President and CEO
cc: Steve Gilbert, AVEC
Enclosures
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Grant Application
Goodnews Bay Wind Energy
Feasibility and Conceptual
Design Project
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End:
Not-for-profit corporation December 31
Tax ID # 92-0035763
Tax Status: ☐ For-profit ☒ Non-profit ☐ Government (check one)
Date of last financial statement audit: April 7, 2014
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
4831 Eagle Street 4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503 Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone: Fax: Email:
800.478.1818 800.478.4086 sgilbert@avec.org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name: Steve Gilbert Title: Manager, Projects Development and
Key Accounts Department
Mailing Address:
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone: Fax: Email:
907.565.5357 907.561.2388 sgilbert@avec.org
1.1.1 APPLICANT ALTERNATE POINTS OF CONTACT
Name Telephone: Fax: Email:
Meera Kohler 800.478.1818 800.478.4086 mkohler@avec.org
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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)
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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.
Goodnews Bay Wind Energy Feasibility and Conceptual Design Project
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.
Goodnews Bay (population 268) is located on the north shore of Goodnews Bay at the mouth of
Goodnews River. It is 116 air miles south of Bethel, 110 miles northwest of Dillingham, and 400
miles west of Anchorage. It lies at approximately 59.12 North Latitude and -161.59 West
Longitude (Sec. 21, T012S, R073W, Seward Meridian).
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
This project will benefit the community of Goodnews Bay, Alaska.
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
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Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project.
AVEC proposes to use wind data to be collected by AEA and to complete geotechnical work to
determine the feasibility of installing wind turbines in Goodnews Bay. The work will involve
obtaining a letter of non-objection from the landowner for the geotechnical fieldwork and
conducting a geotechnical investigation to determine the soil conditions and needed engineering
at the site. A conceptual design will be created based upon the wind data and geotechnical
investigation.
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.)
The primary financial benefit from this project would be to prepare a conceptual design of a wind
facility. A more refined project cost would be determined, and the project would be ready for final
design and permitting.
Assuming installation of a 150 kilowatt (kW) capacity, it could produce 367,920 kilowatt hours
(kWh) annually. The possible displacement of diesel fuel used for village power generation in
Goodnews Bay could be 27,213 gallons per year. Using ISER’s model this project could save about
$104,805 during the first year of operation, projected to be in 2017. Based on those values,
estimated savings over the lifetime of the project is $2,273,000.
Goodnews Bay is a traditional Yup'ik Eskimo village with a subsistence lifestyle. The majority of
residents rely upon fishing, hunting, gathering and trapping for their survival. Jobs are limited to
positions with the city, school, and few local businesses. Forty four percent of the Goodnews Bay
population is below the poverty line and the median household income is $23,000. Reducing the
reliance on diesel fuel power generation would provide long -term socio-economic benefits to
village households.
This project would help augment the existing thermal heat recovery from the diesel engines at the
power plant to the washeteria. A renewable power resource would decrease the washeteria’s
operating costs, giving the community and residents of Goodnews Bay more economic stability.
In addition, the following important benefits will be realized:
Stabilized electric costs in the future through decreased fuel use.
Reduced electric costs for non-PCE community institutions, which may allow for increased or
improved community or social services.
Reduced electric costs to other non-PCE commercial energy customers, such as the store,
which will stabilize living costs for residents.
Increased opportunity for local economic development.
Increased revenue for local businesses during the construction phase.
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New jobs for local residents during project construction.
Increased longevity of the PCE fund through a reduction in PCE payments for residents and
PCE-eligible community facilities.
Reduced fossil fuel emissions, which results in improved local air quality and decreased
contribution to global climate change.
Reduced fuel consumption, which reduces the volume of fuel transported and the potential for
fuel spills and environmental impacts.
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 total project cost for this phase of the project is $130,000 of which $123,500 is requested in
grant funds from AEA. The remaining $6,500 (5%) would be matched in cash by AVEC.
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 $123,500
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $6,500
2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $
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) $130,000
Other items for consideration
2.7.6 Other grant applications not yet approved $
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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.
$1,634,500
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.
$104,805 (first year, 2017)
$2,274,000 (project lifetime)
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.
$ to be determined
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.
AVEC would provide overall project management and oversight. AVEC is the electric utility serving
Goodnews Bay. To further support the AVEC team in project delivery engineering and
environmental consultants would be selected.
Steve Gilbert, Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts Department
Steve Gilbert is manager of Projects Development and Key Accounts for AVEC where he leads a
team focused on lowering the cost of energy in rural Alaskan villages through improved power
plant efficiency, wind and other renewable power generation and interties between villages.
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Previously, Mr. Gilbert worked at Chugach Electric for 17 years managing three power plants and
served as lead electrical engineer for a 1 MW fuel cell and micro-turbine projects and wind energy
project development
Mr. Gilbert is recognized as an industry leader on wind energy and has been active on a national
level in operation and maintenance of wind power plants. He was Alaska’s Electrical Engineer of
the Year in 2000 and for the 12 western states in 2001. He has been a regular lecturer at schools
and universities on renewables, especially wind. He also worked with BP Wind in London
assessing European wind prospects. To better evaluate investment opportunities for his
employer, Mr. Gilbert recently completed his MBA.
Meera Kohler, the President and CEO of AVEC. Meera Kohler has more than 30 years of
experience in the Alaska electric utility industry. She was appointed Manager of Administration
and Finance at Cordova Electric Cooperative in 1983, General Manager of Naknek Electric
Association in 1990, and General Manager of Municipal Light & Power in Anchorage in 1997. Since
May 2000, Ms. Kohler has been the President and CEO of AVEC and in this position has the
ultimate grant and project responsibilities.
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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.
The key tasks and their completion dates are:
Grant Award/Authorization to Proceed: July 1, 2015
Preliminary Geotech Report: December 2015
Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate: November 2016
Final Report: December 2016
The schedule organized by AEA milestones is as follows:
Milestones Tasks Start Date End Date
Project scoping and contractor
solicitation
AVEC would select contractor(s) for the
geotechnical analysis, conceptual design, and
permitting immediately following AEA’s
authorization to proceed.
Jul 1,
2015
Aug 15,
2015
Detailed resource assessment The wind resource report will be completed by
AEA.
N/A N/A
Identification of land and
regulatory issues
AVEC would initiate negotiations of
permanent site control to place turbines, if the
project appears feasible.
Jan 1,
2016
Jun 1,
2016
Permitting and environmental
analysis
Permitting for the met tower was completed
by AEA. AVEC would summarize needed
permits and environmental approvals for the
wind project.
Jan 1,
2016
Nov 15,
2016
Detailed analysis of current cost
of energy and future market
AVEC would analyze the existing and future
energy costs and markets in Goodnews Bay.
The information would be based on AVEC
records and community plans. A community
meeting would be held to determine future
energy markets. Information regarding energy
markets would be incorporated into the CDR.
Feb 1,
2016
Mar 30,
2016
Assessment of alternatives AVEC would review turbine and turbine
locations to determine the most feasible
project for the conditions and community.
Nov 1,
2015
Feb 1,
2016
Conceptual design and costs
estimate
Various wind turbines would be examined to
determine which would be best suited to fit
the lower energy demand and single phase
electric system in Goodnews Bay. A
reconnaissance level geotechnical study would
be completed. A conceptual design and cost
Feb 1,
2016
Nov 1,
2016
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estimate would be prepared using information
gathered from the wind study and
geotechnical fieldwork.
Detailed economic and financial
analyses
An economic and financial analysis, which
examines potential final design and
construction costs, operating and
maintenance costs, user rates, and other
funding mechanisms, would be developed and
included in the CDR.
Feb 1,
2016
Aug 30,
2016
Conceptual business and
operations plan
N/A N/A N/A
Final report and
recommendations
All of the memoranda and reports written for
the project would be combined in a final
report and submitted to AEA. The Final CDR
would include the following information:
Site Control
Existing and Future Energy Costs and
Markets
Economic and Financial Analysis
Preliminary Geotechnical Report
Conceptual Design Analysis and Cost
Estimate, including a turbines analysis
Environmental Permits
Dec 31,
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.
AVEC will use a project management approach that has been used to successfully study, design
and construct wind turbines throughout rural Alaska . The strategy includes a team of AVEC staff
and external consultants.
AVEC staff and their role on this project includes:
Meera Kohler, President and Chief Executive Officer, would act as Project Executive and will
maintain ultimate authority programmatically and financially.
Steve Gilbert, Projects Development and Key Accounts Department Manager, would lead the
project management team consisting of AVEC staff, consultants, and contractors.
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Debbie Bullock, Manager of Administrative Services, will provide support in accounting,
payables, financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with AEA
guidelines.
Bill Stamm, Manager of Engineering, leads AVEC’s Engineering Department which is
responsible for in-house design of power plants, distribution lines, controls and other AVEC
facilities. Mr. Stamm has worked at AVEC since 1994. Mr. Stamm was the AVEC line
superintendent before he was appointed to Manager of Engineering in 2012. Mr. Stamm’s
unit will provide engineering design and supervision.
Mark Bryan, Manager of Operations, is a Certified Journeyman Electrician and supervises
AVEC’s line operations, generation operations and all field construction programs. He has
worked at AVEC since 1980, was appointed Manager of Construction in May 1998 and was
promoted to Manager of Operations in June 2003. Mr. Bryan’s unit will oversee operation
of this project as part of the AVEC utility system, once constructed.
Anna Sattler, Community Liaison, would communicate directly with Goodnews Bay
residents and key entities to ensure that the community is informed.
An AVEC project manager would lead this project. It is likely that one or more contractors
already under contract to AVEC would complete the work. The project manager would be
responsible for:
Selecting, coordinating, and managing the geotechnical, engineering, and permitting
consultants and ensuring that their deliverables are on time and within budget
Working with AVEC’s Community Liaison to develop the Existing and Future Energy Costs
and Markets Memorandum
Working to develop the Economic and Financial Analysis
Contractors for this project would include:
Wind Resource Consultant. AVEC currently has an on-call contract with V3 Energy, LLC for
wind resource consulting. V3 would help to analyze wind data gathered by AEA and
develop turbine layout
Geotechnical Consultant. AVEC would select and employ an experienced geotechnical
consultant who would conduct a reconnaissance level geotechnical and natural hazards
field study and report of the project area
Engineering Consultant. AVEC would select and employ an engineering consultant who
would provide conceptual design and engineering specifications for the wind turbines
Resumes are included under Tab A.
Selection Process for Contractors: The geotechnical and engineering consultant selection
would be based upon technical competencies, past performance, written proposal quality,
cost, and general consensus from an internal AVEC technical steering committee. The
selection of the consultant would occur in strict conformity with AVEC’s procurement policies,
conformance with OMB circulars, and DCAA principles.
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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.
AVEC has systems in place to accomplish reporting requirements successfully. In 2013, AVEC
successfully met reporting requirements for 21 state and 26 federal grants. An independent
auditor’s report on compliance with aspects of contractual agreements and regulatory
requirements, independent auditor’s report on internal control over financial reporting and on
compliance and other matters, and an independent auditor’s report on compliance for each major
federal program and report on internal control over compliance required by OMB Circular A-133
for AVEC for 2013 did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that they
considered to be a material weakness. In addition, the independent auditor’s report on
compliance with aspects of contractual agreements and regulatory requirements stated that
nothing indicated AVEC failed to comply with the terms, covenants, provisions, or conditions of
loan, grants, and security instruments as specified in 7 CFR part 1773.
The project will be managed out of AVEC’s Projects Development and Key Accounts Department.
For financial reporting, the Projects Development and Key Accounts Department’s accountant,
supported by the Administrative Services Department, will prepare financial reports. The
accountant will be responsible for ensuring that vendor invoices and internal labor charges are
documented in accordance with AEA guidelines and are included with financial reports. AVEC has
computerized systems in place for accounting, payables, financial reporting, and capitalization of
assets in accordance with AEA guidelines.
AVEC will require that monthly written progress reports be provided with each invoice submitted
from contractor(s). The progress reports will include a summary of tasks completed, issues or
problems experienced, upcoming tasks, and contractor’s needs from AVEC. Project progress
reports will be collected, combined, and supplemented as necessary and forwarded as one
package to the AEA project manager each quarter.
Quarterly face-to-face meetings will occur between AVEC and AEA to discuss the status of all
projects funded through the AEA Renewable Energy Grants program. Individual project meetings
will be held, as required or requested by AEA.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
Weather. Weather could delay geotechnical fieldwork; however, experienced consultants and
contractors, familiar with Alaskan weather conditions, would be selected. It is unlikely that a delay
in the total project schedule would occur if the fieldwork is delayed .
Future Funding. By having the project designed and permitted, AVEC would be prepared to
capitalize on many funding opportunities.
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Turbine Selection. Since Goodnews Bay has a single phase system, AVEC will have to identify a
suitable turbine that has never been employed in an AVEC village. This will involve AVEC
managers, consultants, and AEA working together to determine the best choice for the
community’s system.
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.
Debbie Bullock, Manager of Administrative Services, will provide support in accounting, payables,
financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with AEA guidelines.
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.
AVEC’s accounting system consists of software, procedures and controls driven by the daily inputs
and other actions of competent employees throughout the organization. The software is
comprised of a comprehensive suite of Daffron-brand modules including accounting
(payables/payroll/general ledger), inventory, payroll, work orders, purchase orders, customer
service and billing, and warehouse/inventory. Some ancillary functions are accomplished on
spreadsheets with data downloaded from the various Daffron modules. Procedures and controls
include but are not limited to adequate separation of duties, manager-level approval of all
expenditures, CEO-level approval of all major expenditures, a formal purchasing system (including
purchase orders) for acquisition of materials and components, and a formal contracting system
(including task orders) for acquisition of contractual services (consultants, construction, etc.).
Virtually all AVEC employees are users of the accounting system, at least to a minimal extent.
Primary users include the Accounting Department; all managers due to their involvement in
controlling and ensuring the propriety of costs; and the Projects Development and Key Accounts
Department, particularly its Project Manager, its Office Administrator and its Senior Accountant;
these three employees are primarily responsible for all grant reporting.
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.
AVEC’s team, with years of experience and knowledge of managing AEA-funded project costs and
grant reimbursements, has a system in place for ensuring that only costs that are reasonable,
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ordinary, and necessary are charged to a Project, and that only costs that are eligible are
submitted for reimbursement. First, AVEC’s Project Manager (PM) is responsible for determining
whether costs are appropriate and acceptable. The PM reviews all invoices from contractors and
vendors and all in-house labor and equipment charges. Second, the Projects Development and
Key Accounts Department Manager (DM) reviews costs associated with outsourced services,
including consultant and contractor invoices, to ensure that the charges are reasonable. The DM
also reviews his department’s staff labor charges (timesheets) to the project. Third, the
Operations and Engineering Department Managers review all in-house labor (timesheets) for their
department and expense reports to make sure that the charges are acceptable. Finally, the
Projects Development and Key Accounts Department Senior Accountant, while preparing AEA
financial reports and reimbursement requests, provides a review of both outsourced and in-house
charges to determine whether they are allowable costs. The Senior Accountant is very
experienced with REF grant reporting and grant agreements and understands what costs would be
accepted by AEA.
AVEC has systems in place to keep unacceptable overhead costs from being charged to and
reimbursed through the REF Grant Fund Program. Upon project initiation, an AVEC work order
number is created to track all project labor and expenses. AVEC staff and contractors reference
this number on all timesheets and invoices when working on the project, ensuring that project
costs are known. Purchase orders are universally used to establish spending limits for purchases
of materials, which are then monitored by the Accounting Department through the enterprise
accounting system. Task orders and contracts are universally used to establish spending limits for
purchases of contractual services, which are then monitored by the Projects Development and Key
Accounts Department utilizing spreadsheets. Direct labor expenses (gross payroll) are tracked
separately from overhead costs including employee benefits and payroll taxes. Once labor hours
have been calculated, overhead including employee benefits and payroll taxes are applied in a
separate transaction on the work order. AVEC and AEA have an agreed rate cap for employer
costs of payroll, consisting only of employee benefits and payroll taxes. AVEC can ensure that only
allowable costs would be requested for reimbursement because the direct labor and
indirect/overhead costs are separate transactions (and thus the indirect/overhead amounts can be
easily omitted from reimbursement), and because the allowable rate has been established (and
thus can be easily included for reimbursement).
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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
According to the AEA Alaska high-resolution wind resource map developed in coordination with
the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and True Wind Solutions, Goodnews Bay is rated as a
class 5 wind regime. The appropriate total rating would be determined by this feasibility study.
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 existing power generations system in Goodnews Bay consists of 3 diesel generators: a 175 kW
Allis Chalmers 685I, a 250 kW Cummins LTA10, and a 236 kW Detroit Diesel S60K4, which were
installed in 1985, 1988, and 2004 respectively. Individual generator efficiency is not tracked, but
the aggregate diesel generator efficiency in 2013 was 13.52 kWh/gallon.
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.
Existing energy infrastructure in Goodnews Bay is primarily diesel fuel for electrical power
generation, heating oil for boiler (thermal) and home heating, heating oil and thermal heat
recovery from the diesel engines at the power plant to the washeteria, and diesel and gasoline fuel
for transportation needs.
The addition of the wind turbines to the electric generation system will reduce the amount of
diesel fuel used for power generation and will reduce the cost to produce power in Goodnews Bay.
The diesel generator use would be decreased, thereby decreasing generator operations and
maintenance costs and enabling generators to last longer and need fewer overhauls.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
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Goodnews Bay has an independent electric power system with no intertie or connection beyond
the village itself. The load is highest during the winter months, with the bulk of electricity
consumed by residences and the school. If this study finds that winds are suitable, the addition of
a wind turbine to the electric generation system could reduce the amount of diesel fuel used for
power generation.
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: AVEC plans to review the wind energy data gathered by AEA and
gather geotechnical information to assess the possibility of using wind power in Goodnews Bay.
AVEC would then develop a conceptual design for the project. If the wind resource proves suitable
and funding is obtained, wind turbines would be installed to serve the community . Currently,
AVEC anticipates a 150kW capacity system could be installed; however, this study will assist in
determining the best wind energy generation alternative.
Optimum installed capacity/Anticipated capacity factor/Anticipated annual generation. The
purpose of this work is to gather background information to plan a future alternative energy
facility. Anticipated capacity and generation would be examined for a number of turbine types to
determine the best option for the community.
Anticipated barriers. The potential barriers to success of this project include weather, future
funding, and turbine selection. Weather is a minor barrier and does not pose a threat to the
completion of this project. Future funding would be easier to obtain with this work completed.
Turbine selection will be developed together with AEA.
Basic integration concept/Delivery methods. The wind turbines would need to interconnect with
the existing diesel power plant. Secondary load control would dispatch boilers as required to use
excess wind energy while allowing the diesel generators to continue running at efficient levels.
Conceptual design, to be completed as a part of this project, would detail how power from a wind
turbine would be integrated and delivered into the existing system in Goodnews Bay.
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The delivery method would be examined, since Goodnews Bay has a single phase system and since
some turbines are not suited for this type of system.
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.
Landowner approval has been obtained for AEA to install a met tower. Further investigation to
determine the best location for possible future turbines would be completed prior to grant award.
Site control for a future wind project will be sought after this study is completed. Since the major
landholders support the project (See Section 8 and Tab B), site control is not expected to be an
obstacle to conducting geotechnical fieldwork.
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
FAA Air Navigation Hazard Permitting. After the turbine location and type have been selected,
AVEC would seek a no-hazard determination from FAA for the potential turbines. AVEC would do
this early in the process to ensure that adequate time and resources are allocated to this effort. It
is expected to take about 3 months to obtain the FAA determination for the turbines.
Endangered Species Act/Migratory Bird Treaty Act Consultation: Consultation with the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird
Treaty Act would be required for the potential turbines. A finding letter stating that the project
would not be expected to impact threatened or endangered species or birds would be drafted and
submitted to the USFWS once AVEC is assured this project is funded. It is expected that AVEC
would receive concurrence from the Service within one month.
Clean Water Act (Section 401) Permit: Because of the limited footprint of the geotechnical work, a
“Nationwide Permit” would be sought. The application/preconstruction notice would be
submitted to the Corps once funding is assured.
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
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Land development constraints
Telecommunications interference
Aviation considerations
Visual, aesthetics impacts
Identify and discuss other potential barriers
AEA has obtained necessary environmental approvals for the installation of the met tower.
During the final design and permitting phases, once the wind project is better scoped, AVEC would
work with agencies to address the following environmental issues:
Threatened or endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be consulted to
ensure that installation of the wind project would have no effect on threatened or endangered
species, particularly Steller’s eiders. If clearing is required for the installation of the turbines, it
would be timed to avoid impacts to migratory birds in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act.
Habitat issues. During permitting, the project team would work with agencies to ensure that the
project would not impact any State refuges, sanctuaries or critical habitat areas, federal refuges or
wilderness areas, or national parks.
Wetlands and other protected areas. If the wind project is placed in designated wetlands, a U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers’ wetlands permit would be needed.
Archaeological and historical resources. Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
and consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer would be conducted prior to
construction of the wind turbines.
Land Development Constraints. No land development constraints are currently identified;
however, if any should arise, AVEC will work with the appropriate agencies to ensure the project is
in compliance.
Telecommunications Interference. The wind project would be located so as not to interfere with
current telecommunication services.
Aviation Considerations. The wind project location would be selected based on airspace
availability and limitations to meet the FAA’s Notice Criteria, and a no-hazard determination would
be sought from the FAA as soon as the met tower location has been finalized.
Visual Impacts. If final data supports placement of wind turbines, AVEC will conduct community
meetings to discuss visual impacts and how they could be mitigated.
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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 anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase/requested grant funding/matching
funds. AVEC plans to conduct a Feasibility Analysis and Conceptual Design to assess the possibility
of using wind power in Goodnews Bay. This work would cost $130,000. AVEC requests $123,500
from AEA. AVEC would provide $6,500 as a matching cash contribution.
Identification of other funding sources. Once the turbine type is determined, the next phase of
this project would be final design and construction. Although it is difficult to determine without an
assessment of the resource and what type, size, and number of turbines would be needed, AVEC
expects that final design and construction would cost over $1.6 million. It is possible that the
funding for this work could come from AEA’s Renewable Energy Fund program, USDA Rural Utility
Service program, or another grant program.
Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system/projected development cost of
proposed renewable energy system. The final phase of this project would be Design and
Construction and Commissioning (Phase IV). AVEC estimates that this phase could cost
$1,634,500. AVEC would provide a 10% cash match for the construction project.
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.)
Once the turbines are installed, AVEC estimates the cost of operating and maintaining to be
around $18,435 annually. This estimate is based on AEA’s default cost of wind energy of
$0.050/kWh (ISER 2014). AVEC will provide the funds to maintain consistent operation of the
turbines.
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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
AVEC, the existing electric utility serving Goodnews Bay, is a member-owned cooperative electric
utility and typically owns and maintains the generation, fuel storage, and distribution facilities in
the villages it serves. No power purchase or sales agreements would be needed for this project.
Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s). Energy produced from the completed
wind project would be sold to AVEC’s existing customer base in the community of Goodnews Bay.
Potential power purchase/sales price/Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project.
The sales price for the wind-generated electricity would be determined by the Regulatory
Commission of Alaska as is done in all AVEC villages. The delivered cost of energy would be
reduced as much as possible for customers within Goodnews Bay under current regulations.
Currently, AVEC villages with wind power systems experience the lowest electricity cost within the
utility (56 villages). Similar energy cost reductions are expected upon project completion, as
proposed in this application.
The project has an expected payback of 13.7 years.
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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. Class 5 wind (assumed based on AWS Truepower)
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 3
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other AC=175kW; CMS=250kW; DD=236kW
Total=661kW
iii. Generator/boilers/other type Diesel generators
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 29 years; 26 years; 10 years
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor $140,000/year (labor and non-labor combined-AVEC
estimate)
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] 788,752 kWh (2013 PCE Report)
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 58,335 gal (2013 PCE Report)
Other
iii. Peak Load 182 kW
iv. Average Load 90 kW
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency 13.52 kWh/gal (2013 PCE Report)
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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vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
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]
150 kW wind capacity
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 367,920
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 $1,634,500
b) Development cost
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $18,435 (based on $0.050/kWh for wind energy)
d) Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 27,213 gal/year (wind output/diesel plant efficiency)
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
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b) Current price of displaced fuel $4.04/gal (2013 PCE Report)
c) Other economic benefits
d) Alaska public benefits
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale
Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 1.10
Payback (years) 13.7
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.
Since this is a feasibility and conceptual design project, there will be no impact on rates upon
completion of this phase; however, upon completion of the Goodnews Bay Wind Energy Project
(post-construction) there will be a reduction of electrical rates from the reduced use of generator
fuel.
Goodnews Bay power sales that are eligible for PCE will see 5% of the benefit of reduced electric
costs in their electric rates, with the other 95% accruing to the state of Alaska through reduced
PCE credits to end users. Goodnews Bay electric customers not eligible for PCE will receive the
entire benefit of reduced power costs through their electric rates.
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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
Potential annual fuel displacement: The project could decrease diesel use by 27,213 gal/yr (based
on preliminary numbers and 80% turbine availability) and 544,260 gallons over the anticipated 20-
year lifetime of the installation. Based on ISER’s model, this project could save approximately
$104,805 during its first full year of operation, planned to be 2017.
Anticipated annual revenue/Potential additional annual incentives/Potential additional
annual revenue streams. Tax credits are not expected to be beneficial to the project due to
AVEC’s status as a non-profit entity. Nonetheless, in addition to saving the direct cost of fuel,
AVEC could sell green tags from the project.
Additional economic benefits
Goodnews Bay is a traditional Yup’ik Eskimo village with most residents supported by subsistence
activities. Long-term positions are limited to positions with the city, school, and few local
businesses. According to the American Community Survey, in 2013, 44% of the population was
unemployed, with 44% living below the poverty level. The median household income was
$23,000, compared to the median household income for all Alaska of $67,712. Reducing the
reliance on diesel fuel power generation will provide long-term socio-economic benefits to village
households. The high cost of energy is an extreme hardship for the low income families of
Goodnews Bay, even considering Power Cost Equalization credits.
It is likely that energy costs for PCE customers will be reduced. As stated in Section 4.4.5, power
sales that are eligible for PCE will see 5% of the benefit of reduced electric costs in their electric
rates, with the other 95% accruing to the state of Alaska through reduced PCE credits to end users.
It is likely that energy costs for non-PCE community institutions will be reduced allowing for
better community services. Once the wind project is constructed and wind-to-heat systems are in
place, costs to operate important community facilities (e.g. school, health clinic, tribal office, etc.)
will be decreased (see Section 4.4.5), enabling managing entities (e.g., city governments, tribe,
school district) to operate more economically.
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In addition, the stabilized energy costs would also allow community entities to plan and budget for
important community infrastructure listed in the 2005 Goodnews Bay Development Plan, including
a new health clinic (2005 priority #1), renovation of the Multi-Purpose Facility (also 2005 priority
#1), and upgraded water and sewer systems.
It is likely that energy costs for non-PCE commercial energy customers will be reduced and
savings will be passed along to residents. Commercial enterprises in the communities are
excluded from the PCE program. Once this project is constructed, these entities will see a savings
in the cost of electricity. Local businesses, especially the store, may pass this savings along to
customers. The development and growth of local businesses are crippled by the high cost of
energy. Decreases in electricity costs make small businesses more viable in rural Alaskan
communities like Goodnews Bay which in turn makes economic development and the addition of
local jobs more likely.
Reduced commercial energy costs will benefit the entire community by increasing opportunities
for local economic development. Lower costs of energy may allow local businesses to start and
flourish. The anticipated benefits of installation of the wind turbine s will be reducing the negative
impact of the cost of energy by providing a renewable energy alternative. 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 could help avert rural-
to-urban migration.
Project construction will benefit local businesses and residents. During future construction the
local economy could benefit through the project’s purchase of local services (workers’ housing, for
example) and goods (food, for example) and construction materials (sand or gravel, for example).
In most AVEC construction projects some local hire takes place and this project would not be an
exception.
The State of Alaska will pay less in PCE subsidies. The State could see 95% of the benefit of
reduced PCE-eligible electric rates once this project is constructed.
Non-economic public benefits. Goodnews Bay residents’ health and safety would benefit from the
environmental benefits resulting from a reduction of hydrocarbon use, including:
Reduced potential for fuel spills or contamination during transport, storage, o r use (thus
protecting vital water and subsistence food sources)
Improved local air quality
Decreased contribution to global climate change from fossil fuel use
This project would help with the understanding of the wind resource in southwest Alaska. Data
acquired from this study will assist nearby communities at the mouth of the Kuskokwim River to
understand their wind resource.
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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.
This project would not provide power to any large private sector businesses. By reducing the cost
of power production, small businesses in Goodnews Bay will see a cost savings which may be
passed along to residents in the form of lower product or services prices.
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month) n/a
Estimated sales (kWh) n/a
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at
private sector businesses ($)
n/a
Estimated sales (kWh) n/a
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the
Alaskan public ($)
n/a
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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
As a local utility that has been in operation since 1968, AVEC is completely able to finance,
operate, and maintain this project for the design life. It has, with financial assistance from the
State of Alaska, the Rural Utilities Service and the Denali Co mmission, installed 34 turbines in
eleven communities with interties to three other communities. In 2013, AVEC’s wind turbines
generated 4,662,665 kWh (net) and displaced an estimated 355,593 gallons of diesel fund, saving
about $1,387,973 in diesel generating costs.
Business Plan Structures and Concepts which may be considered: The wind turbine(s) 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
would be funded through ongoing energy sales to member villages.
Operational issues which could arise: Operational issues of the proposed turbines would be
determined during this phase.
Operating costs: Different turbines have different operating costs; however using AEA’s default
cost of wind energy, estimated O&M would cost $18,435 (based on $0.050/kWh for wind energy).
Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits: AVEC is fully committed to sharing the
savings and benefits information accrued from this project with its member owners and with AEA.
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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.
Once funding is known to be secured, AVEC would seek contractors to complete the engineering
and geotechnical work.
Geotechnical work would occur before winter. Work that can be completed before the AEA wind
study is completed would occur over the winter, including analysis of current cost of energy and
future market, and the economic and financial analyses. Once the AEA-led wind study is
completed, conceptual design would occur.
No other grants have been secured for this work in the past.
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 community is very committed to moving this project forward and fully supports this project.
Letters of support for this project have been received from the City of Goodnews Bay, the Native
Village of Goodnews Bay, and Kuitsarak, Incorporated. (See Tab B.)
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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
AVEC plans to conduct a feasibility analysis and conceptual design to assess the possibility of using
wind power in Goodnews Bay. This work is estimated to cost $130,000. AVEC requests $123,500
from AEA. AVEC will provide $6,500 as a cash contribution. A detail of the grant budget follows on
the next page.
To date, no funds have been obtained for this project.
If the wind resource proves to be suitable, AVEC would seek funding to construct turbines in
Goodnews Bay. AVEC would provide a 10% cash match to any obtained funding.
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.
Because this project involves project feasibility only, no meter would be installed. AVEC installs
meters on all wind turbines in their fleet. When this project is constructed, it is likely that the
meter would be an Elster 16s (part number ZD3300K0082). This meter costs about $400.
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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
Project scoping and
contractor solicitation Aug 2015 $1,900 $100 Cash $2,000
Detailed energy resource
analysis N/A completed by AEA
Identification of land and
regulatory issues Jun 2016 $4,750 $250 Cash $5,000
Permitting and
environmental analysis Nov 2016 $6,650 $350 Cash $7,000
Detailed analysis of existing
and future energy costs
and markets
Mar 2016 $4,750 $250 Cash $5,000
Assessment of alternatives Feb 2016 $4,750 $250 Cash $5,000
Concept Design and Costs
Estimate Nov 2016
Geotech $23,750 $1,250 Cash $25,000
Concept Design $62,700 $3,300 $66,000
Detailed economic and
financial analysis Aug 2016 $9,500 $500 Cash $10,000
Conceptual business and
operations plans N/A
Final report and
recommendations Dec 2016 $4,750 $250 Cash $5,000
TOTALS $123,500 $6,500 $130,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $9,500 $500 Cash $10,000
Travel & Per Diem $9,500 $500 Cash $10,000
Equipment $0 $0 $0
Materials & Supplies $0 $0 $0
Contractual Services 104,500 $5,500 Cash $110,000
Construction Services $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $0
TOTALS $123,500 $6,500 $130,000
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SECTION 10— AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM I
Community/Grantee Name:
Alaska Village Electrical Cooperative, Inc.
Regular Election is held: Date:
Annually Each March
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Meera Kohler President and CEO Unlimited 1bi'CLJ
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Hiahest rankina oraanization/communitv/municinal officiah
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Meera Kohler President and CEO Unlimited
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: 4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone Number: 800.478.1818
Fax Number: 800.478.4086
E-mail Address: sgilbert@avec.org
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0035763
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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Tab B
Letters of Support
NATIVE VILTAGE QF G.OODNEWS BAY
TRADITIONAL VILIA,GE CO UNEtt
P_O. ROX 138
GOODNEWS BAY, ALASKA 99589
phone no. 907-967-8929 fax 967-8330
email address: goodnews90T@hotmail.com
September L5,2OL4
Meera Kohler. President & CEO
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. lnc. (AVEC)
483L Eagle Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
RE: Goodnews Bay Wind Power Feasibility Project
Dera Ms. Kohler.
The Goodnews Bay Traditional Village Council understands that AVEC is preparing a grant
application to study the feasibility of wind power in Goondews Bay. The study will involve
conducting a geotechnical study to determine ground conditions and preparing a conceptual
design report (CDR). The study will use wind data that the Alaska Energy Authority is planning
on gathering starting in Septemb er 2OL4. lf the study shows that a wind farm is feasible, AVEC
will seek funding to prepare final design and obtain permits for wind turbines.
We fully support this study and seeking funding from the State's Renewable Energy Fund grant
program, as it well help determine if wind power is a solution to high and unstable power cost
in our community. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay, Traditional Village Council is willingto
work with AVEC on the project. AVEC is welcome to include this letter in the grant application
package.
istrator
Sincerely,
CC: files
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Heat Project
Information
No information provided in this section.
Not applicable to this project.
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Authority
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Certification
Renewable Energy Fund Round VIII T 4SK.
Grant Application - Standard Form — ENERGY AUTHORITY
u000news bay Wind Energy Feasibility and Conceptual Design Project
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.
C.For projects involving heat: Most recent invoice demonstrating the cost of heating
fuel for the building(s) impacted by the project.
D.Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant's governing
body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
- Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the
match amounts indicated in the application.
- Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to commit
the organization to the obligations under the grant.
- Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
- Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local,
laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
E.An electronic version of the entire application on CD or other electronic media, per
RFA Section 1.7.
F.CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name Meera Kohler
Signature
Title President and CEO
Date
AEA 15003 Page 31 of 31 7/2/14
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Additional Materials
Renewable Energy Fund Economic Benefit-Cost Analysis Model Updated July 2014 (Alejandra Villalobos Meléndez, ISER Research Associate)
Project Description Comments: (Please assign comment ID and hyperlink next to applicable column/row)
Community ID
Nearest Fuel Community 1
Region
RE Technology
Project ID
Applicant Name
Project Title
Results
NPV Benefits $1,595,467.51
NPV Capital Costs $1,452,280 Payback period
B/C Ratio 1.10 13.74
NPV Net Benefit $143,188
Performance Unit Value
Displaced Electricity kWh per year 367,920
Displaced Electricity total lifetime kWh 7,358,400
Displaced Petroleum Fuel gallons per year 27,213
Displaced Petroleum Fuel total lifetime gallons 544,260
Displaced Natural Gas mmBtu per year -
Displaced Natural Gas total lifetime mmBtu -
Avoided CO2 tonnes per year 276
Avoided CO2 total lifetime tonnes 5,524
Proposed System Unit Value
Capital Costs $1,634,554$
Project Start year 2017
Project Life years 20
Displaced Electric kWh per year 367,920
Displaced Heat gallons displaced per year
Displaced Transportation gallons displaced per year
Renewable Generation O&M $ per kWh 0.050
Electric Capacity kW 150
Electric Capacity Factor %28
Heating Capacity Btu/hr
Heating Capacity Factor %
Total Public Benefit 2013$ (Total over the life of the project)
Base System Unit Value
Diesel Generator O&M $ per kWh 0.020$
Applicant's Diesel Generator
Efficiency kWh per gallon
Diesel Generation Efficiency kWh per gallon 13.52
Parameters Unit Value
Heating Fuel Premium $ per gallon -$
Transportation Fuel Premium $ per gallon -$
Discount Rate % per year 3%
Crude Oil $ per barrel EIA Mid
Natural Gas $ per mmBtu
Goodnews Bay
Goodnews Bay
Rural Before using this new feature, please read the accompanying notes:
Wind
Description
PUBLIC BENEFITS. Two options are now available to include public benefit estimates in the B/C ratio calculations.
Presumed year of construction
Assumptions
AVEC assumption
From Assumptions worksheet; assume Class 5 wind
2013 PCE Report
Public Benefits
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
Annual Cost Savings Units 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 PV
Entered Value Project Capital Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ 1,634,554$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $1,452,280
Electric Cost Savings $ per year -$ -$ -$ 104,805$ 104,157$ 104,676$ 106,274$ 108,045$ 110,060$ 112,111$ 114,297$ 116,329$ 118,201$ 119,751$ 121,747$ 123,359$ 125,077$ 126,524$ 128,434$ 130,596$ 132,723$ 134,752$ 136,788$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $1,595,468
Heating Cost Savings $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Transportation Cost Savings $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Entered Value Other Public Benefits $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Total Cost Savings $ per year -$ -$ -$ 104,805$ 104,157$ 104,676$ 106,274$ 108,045$ 110,060$ 112,111$ 114,297$ 116,329$ 118,201$ 119,751$ 121,747$ 123,359$ 125,077$ 126,524$ 128,434$ 130,596$ 132,723$ 134,752$ 136,788$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $1,595,468
Net Benefit $ per year $0 $0 $0 ($1,529,748)$104,157 $104,676 $106,274 $108,045 $110,060 $112,111 $114,297 $116,329 $118,201 $119,751 $121,747 $123,359 $125,077 $126,524 $128,434 $130,596 $132,723 $134,752 $136,788 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $143,188
Electric Units 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 PV
Renewable Generation kWh per year - - - 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Entered Value Renewable Scheduled Repairs $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Renewable O&M $ per year -$ -$ -$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $250,987
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Biomass)green tons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost $ per unit -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Renewable Fuel Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Proposed Generation Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ 18,435$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $250,987
Fossil Fuel Generation kWh per year - - - 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 367,920 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel Price $ per gallon 4.66$ 4.47$ 4.36$ 4.26$ 4.23$ 4.25$ 4.31$ 4.38$ 4.45$ 4.53$ 4.61$ 4.68$ 4.75$ 4.81$ 4.88$ 4.94$ 5.00$ 5.06$ 5.13$ 5.21$ 5.28$ 5.36$ 5.43$ 5.50$ 5.59$ 5.66$ 5.76$ 5.87$ 5.92$ 5.98$ 6.03$ 6.09$ 6.15$ 6.21$ 6.27$ 6.33$ 6.39$ 6.45$ 6.51$ 6.58$ 6.65$ 6.72$ 6.78$ 6.86$ 6.93$ 7.00$ 7.08$ 7.16$ 7.23$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 7.48$ 7.57$ 7.66$ 7.74$ 7.84$ 7.93$ 8.03$ 8.12$ 8.22$ 8.33$ 8.43$
Entered Value Scheduled Repairs $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
O&M $ per year -$ -$ -$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ 7,358$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $100,185
Fuel Use gallons per year - - - 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 27,213 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ 115,881$ 115,233$ 115,752$ 117,350$ 119,121$ 121,136$ 123,187$ 125,373$ 127,405$ 129,278$ 130,827$ 132,823$ 134,436$ 136,153$ 137,601$ 139,510$ 141,673$ 143,800$ 145,828$ 147,864$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $1,746,270
Base Generation Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ 123,240$ 122,591$ 123,110$ 124,708$ 126,479$ 128,495$ 130,546$ 132,731$ 134,763$ 136,636$ 138,185$ 140,182$ 141,794$ 143,511$ 144,959$ 146,868$ 149,031$ 151,158$ 153,187$ 155,223$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $1,846,455
Heating Units 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 PV
Renewable Heat gallons displaced per year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Entered Value Renewable Heat Scheduled Repairs $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Entered Value Renewable Heat O&M $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Use Quantity (Biomass)green tons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Entered Value Renewable Fuel Cost $ per unit -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Renewable Fuel Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Proposed Heat Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Fuel Use gallons per year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel Cost $ per gallon 4.66$ 4.47$ 4.36$ 4.26$ 4.23$ 4.25$ 4.31$ 4.38$ 4.45$ 4.53$ 4.61$ 4.68$ 4.75$ 4.81$ 4.88$ 4.94$ 5.00$ 5.06$ 5.13$ 5.21$ 5.28$ 5.36$ 5.43$ 5.50$ 5.59$ 5.66$ 5.76$ 5.87$ 5.92$ 5.98$ 6.03$ 6.09$ 6.15$ 6.21$ 6.27$ 6.33$ 6.39$ 6.45$ 6.51$ 6.58$ 6.65$ 6.72$ 6.78$ 6.86$ 6.93$ 7.00$ 7.08$ 7.16$ 7.23$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 7.48$ 7.57$ 7.66$ 7.74$ 7.84$ 7.93$ 8.03$ 8.12$ 8.22$ 8.33$ 8.43$
Entered Value Scheduled Repairs $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Entered Value O&M $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Annual Fuel Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Base Heating Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Transportation Units 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048 2049 2050 2051 2052 2053 2054 2055 2056 2057 2058 2059 2060 2061 2062 2063 2064 2065 2066 2067 2068 2069 2070 2071 2072 2073 2074 2075 PV
Renewable Transportation Use gallons displaced per year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Entered Value Scheduled Repairs ($)$ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Entered Value O&M $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Proposed Transportation Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Transportation Fuel Use gallons per year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Transportation Fuel Cost $ per gallon 4.66$ 4.47$ 4.36$ 4.26$ 4.23$ 4.25$ 4.31$ 4.38$ 4.45$ 4.53$ 4.61$ 4.68$ 4.75$ 4.81$ 4.88$ 4.94$ 5.00$ 5.06$ 5.13$ 5.21$ 5.28$ 5.36$ 5.43$ 5.50$ 5.59$ 5.66$ 5.76$ 5.87$ 5.92$ 5.98$ 6.03$ 6.09$ 6.15$ 6.21$ 6.27$ 6.33$ 6.39$ 6.45$ 6.51$ 6.58$ 6.65$ 6.72$ 6.78$ 6.86$ 6.93$ 7.00$ 7.08$ 7.16$ 7.23$ 7.31$ 7.40$ 7.48$ 7.57$ 7.66$ 7.74$ 7.84$ 7.93$ 8.03$ 8.12$ 8.22$ 8.33$ 8.43$
Entered Value Scheduled Repairs ($)$ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Entered Value O&M $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Annual Fuel Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
Base Transportation Cost $ per year -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $0
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