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AEA Round VI
Renewable Energy Fund Round fi OID UA��\ Grant Application ai�®ENERGYAUTHOArrY Application Forms and Instructions This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form for Round 6 of the Renewable Energy Fund. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA) and this form are available online at http:llwww.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund-6.html • If you need technical assistance filling out this application, please contact Shawn Calfa, the Alaska Energy Authority Grant Administrator at (907) 771-3031 or at scalfa@aidea.org. • If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application forms for each project. • Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application. • If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide milestones and grant budget for each phase of the project. • In order to ensure that grants provide sufficient benefit to the public, AEA may limit recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3 ACC 107.605(1). • If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. • If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed. REMINDER: • Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no statutory exemptions apply. • All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final recommendations are made to the legislature. • In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the Authority. if you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must: o Request the information be kept confidential. o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their application. o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon request. AEA 13-006 Application Page 1 of 27 7/3/2011 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 © Grant Application ®ETIERGYAUTHORrrY SECTION 1 — APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, 1PP, or government entity submitting proposal) Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. (on behalf of tribes) Type of Entity: AS 10.25 Fiscal Year End: 12131 Tax ID # 45-2575211 Tax Status: -For-profit or _ Mailing Address Physical Address 301 Calista Court, STE A 301 Calista Court, STE A Anchorage, AK 99518 Anchorage, AK 99518 Telephone Fax Email 907 868-2460 907 272-5060 ebrown(tDnuvistacoon.or 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT I GRANTS MANAGER Name Title Elaine Brown Executive Director Mailing Address 301 Calista Court, STE A Anchorage, AK 99518 Telephone I Fax Email check 907 868-2460 1 907 272-5060 ebrown nuvistacoo .or 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 X A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities); Yes 1.2.2 Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by or its 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 Yes or No in the box ) 1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and or follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant No agreement. ® 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached or grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the No application.) 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant or funds for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the No project and who will be the primary beneficiaries. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 2 of 27 7/3/12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 WED Grant Application �001--)ENERGYAUTHORrrY SECTION 2 - PROJECT SUMMARY This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project. 2.1 Project Title - (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project) Electrical Power Lines - Western Alaska 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. Community Latitude decimal degrees Longitude decimal degrees Akiachak, Alaska 60.9094 N 161.4314 W Akiak, Alaska 60.9122 N 161.2139 W Alakanuk, Alaska 62.6889 N 164.6153 W Bill Moore's Slough, Alaska 62.9706 N 163.8041 W Chevak, Alaska 61.5278 N 165,5864 W Emmonak, Alaska 62.7756 N 164.5545 W Hamilton, Alaska 62.8961 N 163.8942 W Hooper Bay, Alaska 61.5311 N 166.0967 W Kipnuk, Alaska 59.9375 N 164.0439 W Kongiganak, Alaska 59.9539 N 162.8953 W Kotlik, Alaska 63.0342 N 163.5533 W Kwethluk, Alaska 60.8122 N 161.4358 W Kwigillingok, Alaska 59.8723 N 163.1658 W Napaskiak, Alaska 60.7081 N 161.7661 W Nunam Iqua, Alaska 62.5203 N 164.8478 W Oscarville, Alaska 60,7220 N 161.7893 W Paimiut, Alaska 61.9667 N 160.2333 W Scammon Bay, Alaska 61.8428 N 165.5817 W Tuntutuliak, Alaska 60.3431 N 162.6631 W 2.2.2 Community benefiting - Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the beneficiaries of the project. See Table 2.2 AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 3 of 27 7/31/2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 , © An Grant Application ©GIEWDENERGY AUTHORrrY 2.3 PROJECT TYPE Put X in boxes as appropriate 2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type X Wind Biomass or Biofuels Hydro, including run of river X Transmission of Renewable Energy Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas Heat Recovery from existing sources Hydrokinetic Solar Storage of Renewable Other (Describe) 2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply) Pre -Construction Construction X Reconnaissance Design and Permitting Feasibility Construction and Commissioning Conceptual Design 2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project. This project will involve exploration and research regarding installation of transmission lines between the communities shown in Table 2.2.1 in the Nuvista region. Some of the communities have wind turbines and all communities have diesel power plants. The final report will present a plan for connecting communities into small power grids to increase efficiency and reliability. 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, etc.) This project will involve preliminary research of the viability of transmission lines between Nuvista region villages. Transmission lines connecting these communities will allow energy production and distribution to operate at a high efficiency, resulting in lower energy costs. In previous projects executed in other areas of the state, interties between communities have decreased operation and maintenance costs and diesel fuel consumption, and increased energy distribution efficiency and reliability. 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. Preliminary Engineering, Regulatory and Environmental Review $70,000.00 Nuvista Administrative Costs 12 000.00 Total Funding Requested $82,000.00 AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 4 of 27 713112012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 4MID Ail Grant Application ©©ENEFRGYAu7HORrrY 2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY Include a summary of grant request and your project's total costs and benefits below. Grant Costs (Summary of funds requested) 2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $82,000.00 2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $0 2.7.3 In -kind match to be provided $0 2.7.4 Other grant applications not yet approved $0 2.7.5 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.3) $82,000.00 Project Costs & Benefits (Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully operational project) 2.7.6 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet $82,000.00 including estimates through construction) 2.7.7 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ 0 2.7.8 Other Public Benefit (if you can calculate the benefit in $ 0 terms of dollars please provide that number here and explain how you calculated that number in your application (Section 5.) AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 5 of 27 713112012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 pNEED Grant Application / �ENERGY = 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). 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. Elaine Brown, Executive Director Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative 301 Calista Court, STE A Anchorage, Alaska 99518 Phone: (907) 868-2460 ebrown@nuvistacoop.org 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. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 6 of 27 7/3//2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 •• D Grant Application ®E[VERGYALrrHOArFY 3.3 Project Resources Describe the personnel, contractors, accounting or bookkeeping 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. Dryden & LaRue — consulting engineers contracted to assess line routes and other infrastructure details E-3 Environmental — consulting engineers contracted to conduct regulatory and environmental research Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative — project management 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. E-3 Environmental and Dryden & LaRue will report to Nuvista on the project progress and status. Nuvista will report to AEA as needed to keep the Authority informed. Alternate contact: Christine Klein, President E-3 Environmental 301 Calista Court, STE A Anchorage, Alaska 99518 Phone: (907) 279-5516 cklein@calistacorp.com 3.5 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. Calista Corporation owns the subsurface of the land throughout the proposed project area, while the land surface is owned by individual village and native corporations, residents, and the US Fish & Wildlife Refuge. If the owner of the land surface disagrees with the proposed project, additional alternative routes may need to be examined. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 7 of 27 7/31/2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 �ONED A Grant Application ® ENERGY AUTHORTY 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. Several communities, listed in Table 2.2.1, are equipped with wind turbines along with diesel power plants. The purpose of the reconnaissance stage of this project is to conduct research on whether or not the installation of interties between the aforementioned communities would be viable and cost effective. 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 villages involved in this project each have a diesel power plant, while some have both diesel power plants and wind turbines. When it is available, wind power supplements diesel power. Power plants in the region are typically older, operating at lower loads and efficiencies than they are capable of. Communities that have wind turbines are: Alakanuk, Chevak, Emmonak, Hooper Bay Kongiganak, Kwigillingok, Tuntutuliak There are existing interties between Toksook Bay, Tununak, and Nightmute; Emmonak and Alakanuk 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. Resources used to produce energy in Nuvista region communities are wind and diesel. If the project is deemed viable, there is potential that some communities may change their power plants to back-up generators as more efficient generators in other communities would power the grid. Not only would this save on diesel fuel consumption and increase generation efficiency, but also would lower the cost of operation and maintenance of power plant facilities. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 8 of 27 7/3//2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Q4010 p Grant Application / �ENERGYAUTHORMY Energy generated at diesel power plants is largely used for electricity. Review of electrical load data will provide information for a better understanding of the current and future energy market. Waste heat from diesel power plants has value, since in rural Alaskan homes, up to more than half of the annual salary may be spent on energy for heating. 4.3 Proposed System Include information necessary to 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 Research will be conducted to determine the practicality of installing transmission lines that run between the communities listed in Table 2.2.1 to create small power grids. Specific details will be determined based on findings during reconnaissance phase. 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. Local tribal and village corporations that are involved and own the land surface will be informed of the study upon receipt of funding. Land status and ownership research and coordination will also commence at that time. Land status maps along each route will be obtained and maps with routes and land status information will be compiled. 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 discussion of potential barriers For this stage of the project, no permits will be necessary. As shown in Table 3.2, expected permits for later phases of the project will be determined during Task 5 of this initial phase. In Task 5, lists will be created of probable involved agencies and permits required to construct interties, along with a summary of likely requirements of the agencies. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 9 of 27 7/31/2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application ®=01--)ENERGY AUTHORrrY 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 As demonstrated in Table 3.2, potential project impacts on environmental sensitivities will be investigated during Task 5 such as: wetlands, refuges, and critical habitats. Environmentally sensitive areas will be indicated on line route maps. 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 The reconnaissance phase of this project will cost $82,000. Total project costs are undeterminable prior to the collection of information during Phase I. Upon completion of the reconnaissance and feasibility study, more accurate figures for total project cost will be calculated. There is no other source of funding for this phase of the work. 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.) There will be no facilities constructed during the first phase of the project, therefore no operational and/or maintenance costs will be acquired. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 10 of 27 7/31/2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application �001::)ENERGY AUTHORrrY 4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale The power purchase/sale information should include the following: • Identification of potential power buyer(s)Icustomer(s) • Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range • Proposed rate of return from rant --funded project Energy distribution will be among the villages listed in Table 2.2.1. Energy costs after project completion will be calculated following research phase. Power customers will be residents of the villages involved in the project, along with local businesses, organizations, and other facilities. 4.4.4 Project Cost Works heet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. Ylease.11it out me form provtaea below Form is not applicable to reconnaissance phase of this project. Renewable Energy Source The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis. Annual average resource availability. NIA Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel) Existing Energy Generation and Usage a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt' grid, leave this section blank) i. Number of generatorslboilerslother NIA ii. Rated capacity of generatorslboilerslother iil. Generatorlboilerslother type iv. Age of generatorslboilerslother v. Efficiency of generatorslboilerslother NIA NIA NIA NIA b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank) i. Annual O&M cost for labor NIA ii. Annual O&M cost for non -labor NIA 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] NIA ii. Fuel usage 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. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 11 of 27 713I12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application Diesel [gal] NIA Other N/A iii. Peak Load N/A iv. Average Load N/A v. Minimum Load N/A vi. Efficiency NIA vii. Future trends NIA d) Annual heating fuel, usage (fill in as applicable) i. Diesel [gal or'MMBtu) N/A ii. Electricity {kWh] N/A iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu), NIA iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] NIA v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] NIA A. Other NIA ©J �7 ENERGY AIJn-roHrrY Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage (Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels) a) Proposed renewable capacity N/A (Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other) [kW or MMBtu/hr] b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable) i. Electricity [kWh] NIA ii. Heat [MMBtu] NIA c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable) i. Propane [gal or MMBtu) NIA ii. Coat [tons or MMBtu] NIA iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] N/A iv. Other N/A Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system b) Development cost c) Annual O&M cost of new system d) Annual fuel cost Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for NIA N/A N/A NIA AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 12 of 27 713/12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round fi �1D AL Grant Application ©ENERGYAUTHORITY I. Electricity NIA ii. Heat NIA iii. Transportatlon NIA b) Current price of displaced fuel NIA c) Other economic !benefits NIA d) Alaska public benefits NIA Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale NIA Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio NIA Payback (years) NIA 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 Previously, interties were constructed between the villages on Nelson Island in Alaska — Toksook Bay, Tununak, Nightmute (AVEC report can be found here: http://www.avec.org/news/sfory.php?ID=107). Wind turbines had been installed on the island prior to the interties. Upon completion of the interties, two of the three diesel power plants were converted to backup generators, saving $200,000 a year on operation and maintenance costs and the communities were saving $230,000 in diesel fuel consumption. Along with the savings, efficiency of the energy generation and distribution system increased by 25%. This effort will target planning development projects with comparable results. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 13 of 27 7/3//2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 �4WEED _ Grant Application © ENERGY AUTHORrrY 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 Nuvista will subcontract the research to Dryden & LaRue and E3-Environmental. The subcontractors will report to Nuvista regularly on project status and findings. Nuvista will then compile reports to submit to AEA that will show figures such as savings and benefits from the project. 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. This grant will provide the first funding toward this proposed project. Upon approval, work will begin July 2013. Nuvista has already begun coordination with Dryden & LaRue and E3- Environmental on the work for the project. Dryden & LaRue has provided the attached proposed scope of work for the initial phase (Appendix A). SECTION 8— LOCAL SUPORT Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project. Include letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project. It is anticipated that villages will be receptive to any solution that provides relief from high oil prices. However, there is "planning fatigue" in the region due to decades of studies with few tangible results. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 14 of 27 7131/2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 �© Grant Application am[ -- ENERGY ALrrHORITY SECTION 9 — GRANT BUDGET Tel/ us how much you want 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. Dryden & LaRue has estimated that it will cost $70,000 to perform the tasks listed in Table 3.2 (scope of work can be found in Appendix A). A detailed breakdown of the tasks is attached. Nuvista estimated that it will cost $12,000 for administrative work, such as project oversight and regular progress reports. Source at Matching Anticipated Grantee Funds_ Milestone orT"fit lramoletion RE- Fund Matching cashlin• TOTALS Bate Gram Funds Eons kindfFcderal GwsntslDlher State Grai,tslOrher Electrical Power Lines — Westem Alaska — Phase I $ 70,OOD Village Interconnections 10/30/14 $70,000 $ - - (see Table 3.2 for Milestones) TOTALS $70,000 S - 70,L30D Bud et Cats gorias: Direct Labor & Beneflts $ i2,0011 6 - 1 ,Ci00 Travel & Periern E uJ merit MateriaJs & Supplies untroclual Services $ 70,00D $ - {{,ons&wWon Servkms $ - , - S - Other $ - - $ _ TOTAk..S 9 82,000 5 S R9 nf1n AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 15 of 27 7/31/2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 ©_&_ Grant Application ��ENERGY AUMn1ORmr Proiect Milestones that should hp addra_ccpd In Rnrinot Prnnncn] Reconnaissance FeasibilityDesign d anPermitting Construction 1. Project scoping and 1. Project scoping 1. Project scoping 1. Confirmation that all contractor solicitation. and contractor and contractor design and feasibility 2. Resource solicitation. solicitation for requirements are identification and 2. Detailed energy Planning and complete. analysis y resource analysis Y design 2. Completion of hid 3. Land use, permitting, 3. Identification of 2. Permit documents and environmental land and regulatory g � applications (as needed) 3. Contractor/vendor analysis issues, selection and award 4. Preliminarydesign g 4. Permitting and g 3. Final environmental 4. Construction Phases analysis and cost environmental assessment and 5. Cost of energyand analysis mitigation plans 9 P Each project will have market analysis 5. Detailed analysis of (as needed) unique construction 6. Simple economic existing and future 4. Resolution of phases, limitations, analysis energycosts and land use, right of and schedule markets way issues constraints which 7. Final report and 6. Assessment of should be identified recommendations alternatives 5• Permit approvals by the grantee 7. Conceptual design 6. Final system 5. Integration and analysis and cost design testing estimate 7. Engineers cost 6. Decommissioning old B. Detailed economic estimate systems and financial 8. Updated 7. Final Acceptance, analysis economic and Commissioning and 9, Conceptual financial analysis Start-up business and 9. Negotiated 8. Operations Reporting operations plans power sales W Final report and agreements with recommendations approved rates M Final business and operational plan AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 16 of 27 713112012 Renewable Energy Fund Round S MUD A_I Grant Application �=WDENERGY AUTHORnY SECTION 10 — AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM Community/Grantee Name: Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative, Inc. Regular Election is held: �9 'e? c.t a- authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents: (Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official) :1 Printed Name Title Term Signature Elaine Brown Executive Director GLC Grantee Contact Information: Mailing Address: 301 Calista Ct, STE A Anchors e, AK 99508 Phone Number: 907 868-2460 Fax Number: 907 868-5060 E-mail Address: ebrown@nuvistacoop.org Federal Tax ID #: 45-2575211 Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 17 of 27 713I12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 4EMD j&t Grant Application ©miED ENf� SECTION 11 — ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION: A. Contact information, resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. Applicants are asked to separate resumes submitted with applications, if the individuals do not want their resumes posted. B. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8. C. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.7. 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. 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 IQ/I7 l ror.�n Signature la�l� Title wIla Date AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 18 of 27 713//2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application Section 11A 4010 muENERGY AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 19 of 27 7/3//2012 ELAINE M. BROWN 1201 Farrow Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504 WK: (907) 644-9205 CELL: (907) 301-0566 HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION Strong analytic and problem solving abilities Extremely dependable and resourceful in completing projects accurately and on time Equally effective working independently or as a team member Thrive on challenging tasks in a busy office Started and operated a very successful small business and designed the accounting system Over 20 years of financial, management, construction experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Management/Organization/Administration/Sales • Over see NorthStar Gass daily operation at all sights, company growth & planning • Over saw the design, engineering, and construction of the " CAUNEQ" NSG barge • Negotiated strong, successful banking relationships, secured barge financing • Over see Bethel Retail Operations, advertising, inventory control. • Organized and implemented start-up procedures for a small business • Researched and analyzed the local economy before investing • Assisted in the rewrite of the AVCP Calista Region Biennial Energy Plan 2005-2010 • Reports to a 5 member Management Committee, works with all 16 Village and 2 Regional Corp owners • Conduct yearly strategic planning sessions urith Management Committee and owners to develop short/long term goals and company priorities Project Scheduling/Project Controls • Coordinated with project engineers the barge construction schedule, time line, barge scope and change orders • Coordinated with project management, discipline departments to develop a working engineering/construction schedule incorporating job phases, critical material, and equipment and multi -discipline tasks • Monitored work -in -place, critical activities and task completion dates to inform project management of job delays, manpower requirements and potential areas of concern • Responsible for implementing and tracking the technical service budget. scheduling and cost control • Established control budgets, standard code of accounts and developed additional cost tracking system to comply with client requirements • Maintained project cost & progress reports, project schedule, progress curve, manpower curve trend log, change order log Cost Control • Managed and developed weekly barge cost tracking, maintained scope and change orders • Produced total cost/progress reports, track and trend costs for engineering, procurement and construction projects • Monitored multiple projects and evaluate total costs, analyze productivity, forecasted costs and projected revenues to completion of project to inform board/management of any potential cost overruns Accounting • Over see the accounting department, monitor monthly financial statements, and present financial status to the Management Committee on a monthly/quarterly basis. • Prepare and manage yearly operating budgets for multiple companies • Work directly with CPA's on year audits • Set up and maintain accounting/inventory/purchasing system for newly formed company • Maintain established relationships with our owners, customers, and vendors Technical Writer • Participate in writing and presenting the AVCP Calista Region Biennial Energy Plan — 2008 AVCP Convention • Provided technical writing and research services to obtain government funded grants • Assisted several Alaska Native Village Corporations in conducting market research, preparing business plans for consideration and submittal to both Federal and State of Alaska agencies COMPUTER SKILLS MAS 90 MS Office MS Excel MS Word Power Point Primavera Windows MS Project Finest Hour MS Access Business Works EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2004 — Present President/CEO NORTHSTAR GAS LLC 1998 — 2004 CFONP Finance NORTHSTAR GAS/WAVE FUELS & TRANSPORTATION 1997 - 1998 Project Controls ALASKA ANVIL INC. 1995 - 1997 Owner/Operator CHICKS COLORADO COFFEE COMPANY 1994 - 1995 Project Controls ALASKA ANVIL INC. 1988 - 1994 Project Controls FLUOR DANIEL WILLIAMS BROTHERS 1985 - 1998 Operations Manager CALISTA WELL SERVICES 1984 Accounting Intern LOWER KUSKOKWIM SCHOOL DISTRICT 1982 -1983 Payroll Clerk ASSOC. OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS EDUCATION Finance/Economics, New Hampshire College Accounting. Hesser College Negotiation Strategies and Techniques Mergers and Acquisitions Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Financial Analysis Govermnent Cost Accounting Federal Grants and Contract Law Collection Law in Alaska ASSOCIATIONS Business and Professional Women/USA Member The Alaska Support Industry Alliance Member Resource Development Council Member University Anchorage Kiwanis Club Board Member American Management Association Member Calista Corporation Shareholder Bethel Native Corporation Shareholder Tribe: Orutsararmuit Native Council CHRISTINE E. KLEIN PROFILE Christine E. Klein, A.A.E. Christine Klein serves as Calista Corporation's Chief Operating Officer. She supports the Calista family of companies providing leadership, management, and technical expertise to meet our diverse local and global customers' needs responsibly, economically, and efficiently. 9AKlein is an accredited airport executive (A.A.E.) and a past recipient of the distinguished Jay Hollingsworth Speas National Airport Award for development efforts in environmental, planning, design, and construction. As a professional consultant, Klein has successfully worked in over 150 villages throughout Alaska, and national airports on Federal, State, and local development, regulatory compliance, transportation, and engineering projects. Most recently, as Deputy Commissioner, of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Klein improved Aviation Safety, Airport Sustainability, and Customer Service for North America's largest aviation system. At DOT&PF she was responsible for 268 airports, including the Alaska International Airports System consisting of Anchorage and Fairbanks Airports, and served as Executive Director for Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. During her tenure she reduced airport operating costs, balanced severe budget deficits, oversaw construction completion of Anchorage and Fairbanks terminals under budget, reduced airport landing fees to airlines, and negotiated a successful five year airport operating agreement with twenty seven airlines during the worst aviation economic crisis in history. Christine has been the principal of an Alaska Native Corporation Engineering Services firm, providing engineering, environmental, and facilities services for private development, oil & gas, and transportation clients including NASA throughout the United States. She has prior work experience with Alaska's Department's of Natural Resources, Environmental Conservation, and Transportation. During the '90's she worked for DOT&PF Alaska International Airports System and Anchorage International Airport in environmental, facilities maintenance, and engineering. Klein's career began in the oil & gas industry in production operations at Prudhoe Bay in the early '80's. She worked in the production laboratory, environmental, and field engineering, as well as serving on the 1st gas regeneration facility construction and commissioning team. Klein's education includes Bachelor of Sciences degrees, from the University of Alaska and Northern Michigan University; and a Masters degree from the University of California, Davis. Her technical engineering education was at University of Alaska Fairbanks, School of Mines. She also holds numerous professional and technical certifications. Christine has served on local, state, and national boards in volunteer and elected capacities including: Alaska Vocational & Technical Education Center, Alaska Village Initiatives, YWCA, Alaska Association of Environmental Professionals, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, Resource Development Council, Airports Council International, and American Association of Airport Executives. CALISTA CORPORATION PHONE: 907-279-5516 301 CALISTA COURT, SUITE A, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, USA 99518 FAX; 907-272-5060 Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Essential Functions/Responsibilities: 1. Implement corporate policies, procedures, and organizational structure for assigned operating unit within the framework of corporate policy. 2. Provide support to any number of projects from an operational, financial and resource standpoint. 3. Assist in the establishment, and ensure compliance, of operational units' short-term and long- term goals with overall corporate objectives. 4. Plan, staff, and supervise all assigned work unit activities through subordinate managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit. 5. Provide advice, guidance, and direction to subordinate executives and managers toward their professional development. 6. Coordinate and confer with professional staff to resolve operating problems and difficulties, and authorize department operational procedures within corporate framework. 7. Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the operational unit, company, or as directed by the President. Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience: 1. Educational and experience requirements include: B.A./B.S. (finance, economics), MBA or advanced degree preferred degree plus 10 extensive experience in the business development, financial analysis. 2. Advanced knowledge of the federal/state contracting, construction industry, food service, operations and maintenance, advertising, company operations required. 3. Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills a necessity. 4. Note: Position has primary profit/loss responsibility for assigned operational units. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application Section 11 D IIIIIIIIIIIIIIED =M:D ENERGY MTMORrrY AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 20 of 27 713112012 NUVISTA LIGHT & ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC. RESOLUTION 11-02 WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. (formerly Nuvista Light and Power) find it necessary to open checking, savings and investment accounts to. carry out day-to-day business operations; and WHEREAS, the financial institutions with which Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. accounts require a resolution from the Board of Directors listing those officers authorized to open, close, and sign on such accounts on behalf of Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. whose address is 301 Calista Court, Suite A, Anchorage, AK 99518. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following individuals of Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc., together or separately, are hereby authorized to open, close, and sign on checking, savings and investment accounts at any banks on behalf of the company: Andrew J. Guy Christine Klein Dixie Retherford Elaine Brown BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution supersedes all previous Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. banking resolutions. DATED this _14th day of June, 2011. Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. lllllll,rrf �0 4.: ooRP`� � r � F = = -- Arthur S. Heckman, Sr., Secretary ��rJ111111145{� -fight & nff%r'#ft:CC0-U�- �' �O� 301 Calista Court, Anchorage, Alaska 99518 Phone: (907) 279-5516 Fax: (907) 272-5060 RESOLUTION 11-04 WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VI of the Articles of Incorporation of Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. C"Nuvis& ), the Board of Directors of Nuvista may adopt the Bylaws of Nuvista at any regular or special meeting; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of Nuvista to adopt its Bylaws so that they are in alignment with Nuvista. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors ofNuvista hereby approves and adopts the Bylaws in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Executive Officer of Nuvista, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution. DATED this 13 day of October, 2011. Ito II111p11/!!!! pFtPO�r�': v - *<<fllElEllf�lt NUVISTA LIGHT & ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. Arthur S. Heckman, Sr., Secretary Nuvista Light i} Power Cooperative, Inc. Board of Directors Chair - Paul George Guy, Secretary • Arthur Heckman, AVCP - Myron Haneng, AVCP RHA - Ron Hoffman, AVEC - Brent Petrie, Calista - Andrew Guy, Chaninik - Witham lSkurak, Lower Yukon - Martin Moore, YKHC - Gene Peltola Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application Appendix A ® ENERGY AUTHORITY AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 21 of 27 7131/2012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application t;UW.U01H1, LMU+M[(p6 June 13, 2012 _15_ Elaine Brown Executive Director Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative. Inc_ 301 CaiL3ta Cacla, Ste, AL anchorage, AK. 99 IS Reference: Elecn•ic Posner Lines - Nfiestern _Alaska Proposed Scope of NN'oi,k- Phase I iliage interconnections Per zotr request. v,-e offer the followmil ::cope _�f er�aces ;ri prepare .1 first plea investigation of a•illage interconnections m lVestem Alasl; r This ll al? tie aHigh-lel el wee rely intended tc provide a basis for more detailed :.pork should the economics pros': to be viable The ability of an electrical line to sen*e :a. collection is primanh- dependent on the amount of electrical load and the distancm from the generating facility.. Far this reaiew, we will select three ar: a_, where the villagea are fairlly .-xise and determine the combination of electrical load and line distance that ::, .sac -+cal IIopefidlv this approach ivill be transferable to other village groupings and trill gr.-t us h ban,;; for gmup selection;. I e\pect there i�ill be some villages that t�vould require .� yen hang line and l�;il1 prrtibab1-not pencil -out. The villages included m this Phase I review are: 1. North Group - Kotlik, Bill Aloore s Slough. Hamilton Emmoaak_ ?alakanuk- Sheldon Point ?. West Group - Scaumion Bay. Paimiut. HooperBayChevali 3 South Group - Oscan-ille. Napaski<ak. Kwethluk_ aluachal:. Aluak The follol3•ing scope of work- defines our understanding of the iasl;.s needed to meet vote expectations_ Task 1 Data Collection This task trill work- with Nhnista to obtain existing and anticipated electrical loads for each of the villages in the three study groups. It is anticipated that N- Mista Will Provide the data. Work Included: I. Collect historical electrical peak loads 2. Collect expected future peak loads Deliverables: I. Listing of present and fi;ture village electrical loads 10.9 ?arctic Blvd., Suite ;Ul - Phone (90^) ?49-66;3 - Fxa 0071 AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 22 of 27 7/3/12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 GAl A� Grant Application ��ENERGY AUTHOAITY dt1,vtzro Light d EIrenir Ccopercrritr, Int. June 15. 2012 f r?,£rge Irrarra�:nvr riots — Pi:a<<-1 PQ�er Task 2 Line Rouducr Based on published Wraps. this task will ideutifireasonable line routings beitv een village, in each group. These routes mill be subject to change based on other tasks. Line routing trithin the village limits is not included Fork Included: 1. IdentifV initial line routes between %illages 2. Prepare Wrap& of routes Deliverables: 1. Maps of initial line routes Task 3 Electrical Analysis Based on electrical loads from Task 1 and distances from Task 2_ a cursory electrical load flow will establish a reasonable line voltage. Work Included. I. Deterutute line t'oltage based on load& and distances Delivenables 1 Brief analysis of line •.•oltage determination Task 4 Land Status Based on published data_ this task i�,U identify- land status in the Iacinitt of the line routes front Task 1 _ Land status within the tillage limits is not included. Work Included: 1. Collect land status neaps along each route 2. IdentiAr general land mmership Deli- �erables: 1. Annotate line routing Wraps 1�ith land status utfwmation Task 5 Enilroumental & Pem itting Based on published infomixion_ this task bill identif§; rea5onabty expected environmental concerns for each line route. Work Included: 1 Prepare a list of probable agencies that -ky.El be involved 2 Prepare a list of probable permits required to construct interconnection lines 3. Locate en-vironmentally 5ensidw areas such as: ivetlands, refuges_ and critical habitats Deliverables: 1 List of agencies and their normal requirements _'. List of probable pern3its 3 Annotate line routing Wraps with environmentally sensitive areas AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 23 of 27 713I12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application Nu rsa Zrg ht u ZlcoVir Cooperaan-c, Re t rl:agc Inrop mmernonr — Pharc I © ENERGY AUTHORITY AnE 13, ?D1: Paer. Task; G liodifr line routes Based on information from Tasks 3 and 4. this task hill ntodifv the preliminan line routes to tn;, ;m;7e impacts and penuitting where possible. Wc)Tk- Included: L Modify line routes to avoid impacts Deliverables: 1_ 'Modified line routing inap3 Task: " PreUmivary Cost Estimates This task- will prepare initial cost estimates for constnictiou of the interconnection lines. Costs will be based on recent projects Lind our knowledge of similm 1voric, Work included: 1. Collect ntral construction cost Baia 2. Prepare cost estimate spreadsheets Deli --enables: 1. Listing of canstniction cost e;tin-aces for each interconnection line on a per -mule basis Task; S Draft Report This task will prepare a draft report for presentation, and ret lmr. Work Included: 1. Prepare draft report incorporating all task_ aboi- �. Present draft report to Nui�ista 3. Collect report continents Deliverables-- 1. Draft Report ' Listing of re-,Iew comments Task Q Finad Report This task will incorporate comments from the draft report and prepare a fin ai report with reconunendation for next phase of re-,iew_ if appropriate W' ark: Included -- I . Prepare final report 2. Present final report to Nm ista Deliv enables: 1. Final Report Claiifications: • Electrical data will be provided by others • Federal funds will not be used (thus i%ill unpact eiavir numen€ai and perrmaing process) • Economic comparison ofA�Ith or without new lines will be provided by others AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 24 of 27 7/3/12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application �urisraiig�u S rltcnTc Cooke; arnc, fur. T illagefr:tercprrrerriona — Pi;a�e.1 � c ENERGY AUTHORITY Jars 15. 201: pagr 4 Schedule and Cost Estim tte: Based on the above scope of services it is eginiated the wark can be completed in about 4 months. Nctual fours e-Vended will be billed at otu 2012 Fee Schedule Fates, We JEjll utilize Travis Peterson as a subconsultant for the en-vilO=ental Work It is anticipated the total cost will be about S70.000_ Plea-t vmwiy the above proposed scope of tvorl. and let me Imow if a_uytla ng needs to be changed (907-646->120). This is an interesting projects and an oppomiwly to improve the lives 11) nlann; niral villages. Dry den & LaRue_ Inc. Delbert S. DiRue. P.E. AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 25 of 27 713/12012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application Appendix B ..o OEM= ENERGYAUTHORITY AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 26 of 27 713112012 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application Nuvista Region Map Cruw'iaxl=. tKri-.. C.rvT+wne* ''�r'dI�NcWIx:x Slour� - a� � rWixtl4n E � i rtilaF.anxA/ � i�wn4r LStlblr4{ry�,e�p nl aNitl ti �Y Biafra ��ypr pyrt^���hxr�l F�kkahae '� � 1 Laxetl 4 9iF �+� Cribia PryLLii ^iir�o0.aoai hnitl■ I'�-c*nuwi-s �'xmra �r GtrtlprnaM� lh �� U SVq "gMWI, •4 ■ =inl+} 4*� S 40K--D ENERGY AUTHORITY Southwest Alaska Transmission Lines 5eficr,�r 2008 t DWAn < DION . 411iUGi4 t�riitl Caeei��,..i eargefavan - - Kai#a7 AM Q*ioi cm�r Ptic}w � � R. ` r. rs! kcGGoiu� �l. 2 _Paden Ate. Cr-'fe'�L+4 rl1�c xx 17 � Ilium _ . ruuun. Frey, { ` i rnw Stlh'aMir ie--K'r J' YYh�na nl'a "' Y 1�lehr',s�r� �'•••••.••• P�inwf 'wlira isaomte,r �Mr �,.,- ..� ,�} y�� F�1• FLs_hak lV.ryio►�oi Odmgwn 440 3 uY WHPaaGr f Irpq :>anm }' f u- milgs 5Q 1g'-s AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 27 of 27 7/3112012