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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNoatak Wind Resource Grant ApplRenewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA 13-006 Application Page 1 of 19 7/3/2011 SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Noatak IRA Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End Utility Tax ID # Tax Status: For-profit or x non- profit ( check one) Mailing Address P.O. Box 89 Noatak, AK 99761 Physical Address Telephone (907) 485-2173 Fax (907)485-2137 Email tribeclerk@nautaaq.org 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER Name Herbert Walton Title Tribal Administrator Mailing Address P.O. Box 89 Noatak, AK 99761 Telephone (907) 485-2173 Fax (907)485-2137 Email tribeclerk@nautaaq.org 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 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 ) Yes 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. Yes 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.) Yes 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. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 2 of 19 7/3//2012 SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project. 2.1 Project Title – Noatak Wind Resource Assessment 2.2 Project Location – Noatak, Alaska. 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. Noatak is located on the west bank of the Noatak River, 55 miles north of Kotzebue and 70 miles north of the Arctic Circle. This is the only settlement on the 396 mile-long Noatak River, just west of the 66- million acre Noatak National Preserve. One potential met tower site is 4.5 miles east of town at an increased elevation of 200 feet. The met tower coordinates would be 67°35'23.86"N and 163° 8'2.06"W. The actual met tower site will be determined upon award during a reconnaissance trip. 2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the beneficiaries of the project. The financial benefits of the project include the following: Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 3 of 19 7/3//2012 Reduced Cost of Electricity. AVEC customers in Noatak will see reduced electricity costs through the installation of wind turbines in Noatak to reduce diesel fuel consumption. A preliminary HOMER analysis has been done; the analysis indicated that significant fuel savings can be achieved. The public benefits of the project include the following:  Increased Power Reliability  Reduced Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.  Reduced air, noise and ground pollution from the diesel exhaust, power plant and tank farm fuel system, respectively. Additional benefits to the Alaskan public also exist. An important benefit of installing the proposed wind turbines would be to reduce the direct and indirect costs of using fossil fuels in the region. This project could help stabilize energy costs and provide long-term socio-economic benefits to village households. Locally produced, affordable energy will empower community residents and may help avert rural to urban migration. The potential of reducing pollution through wind energy is an appealing option. This project would have many environmental benefits resulting from a reduction of hydrocarbon use. These benefits include:  Reduced potential for fuel spills or contamination during transport, storage, or use (thus protecting vital water and subsistence food sources);  Improved air quality;  Decreased contribution to global climate change from fossil fuel use; and  Decreased coastal erosion due to climate change. 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 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 Reconnaissance Design and Permitting X Feasibility Construction and Commissioning X Conceptual Design Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 4 of 19 7/3//2012 2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project. This project is a feasibility study to evaluate the potential wind resource in Noatak. 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.) The financial benefits of the project include reducing the cost of electricity. The residents in Noatak will see reduced electricity costs through installation of a wind turbines to reduce diesel fuel consumption. The public benefits of the project include reduction of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Reduced air, noise and ground pollution from the diesel exhaust, power plant and tank farm fuel system, respectively. The potential of reducing pollution through wind energy is an appealing option. Other benefits to the Alaskan public will also exist. An important benefit of installing the proposed wind turbines would be to reduce the direct and indirect costs of using fossil fuels in the region. This project could help stabilize energy costs and provide long-term socio-economic benefits to village households. Locally produced, affordable energy will empower community residents and may help avert rural to urban migration. This project would have many environmental benefits resulting from a reduction of hydrocarbon use. These benefits include: 1. Reduced potential for fuel spills or contamination during transport, storage, or use (thus protecting vital water and subsistence food sources); 2. Improved air quality; 3. Decreased contribution to global climate change from fossil fuel use; and 4. Decreased coastal erosion due to climate change. 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. This wind resource assessment, wind-diesel feasibility analysis, and conceptual design phase is estimated at $181,000 all of which is requested in grant funds. 2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY Include a summary of grant request and your project’s total costs and benefits below. Grant Costs Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 5 of 19 7/3//2012 (Summary of funds requested) 2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $181,000 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) $181,000 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 including estimates through construction) $2,000,000 2.7.7 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $4,993,200 2.7.8 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 your application (Section 5.) $ 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. The Noatak I.R.A will be managing this project with the assistance of a contractor to be selected after the project is awarded. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 6 of 19 7/3//2012 3.2 Project Schedule and Milestones Please fill out the schedule below. Be sure to identify key tasks and decision points in in your project along with estimated start and end dates for each of the milestones and tasks. Please clearly identify the beginning and ending of all phases of your proposed project. Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed. Milestones Tasks Start Date End Date Project scoping and contractor solicitation 8/2013 Authorization to proceed Engineering contractor selection Wind Assessment 9/2013 9/2014 Obtain site control/right of energy/permits 9/2013 Ship and erect met tower 10/2013 Permitting and environmental analysis 1/2014 Environmental and Permitting Memorandum Detailed analysis of existing/future energy costs and markets 2/2014 Data Collection and Economic Modeling 6/2014 Site Selection 8/2014 Draft Wind and Hydro Resource Report 7/2014 Construction and O&M Cost Estimate 10/2014 Dismantle met tower 9/2014 Analyze data 10/2014 Draft Conceptual Design Report 11/2014 Wind Resource Report Final Conceptual Design Report and Recommendations 12/2014 Final Combined Report Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 7 of 19 7/3//2012 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. Engineering consultant: The Noatak IRA will employ an engineering firm who will: 1. Provide wind resource assessment services including installation of the met tower, operation and maintenance of the met tower, and a draft wind resource report; 2. Provide Feasibility Analysis, Wind Resource Assessment, and Conceptual Design of a Wind- Diesel System in Noatak; 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. The Noatak I.R.A will assign a project manager to the project who will compile periodic progress reports for use by the Alaska Energy Authority. Weekly and monthly project coordination meetings will be held with the project team to track progress and address issues as they arise. 3.5 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. Site Control/Access and Permitting. In the NANA Region Strategic Energy Plan, community members expressed support for investigating the potential for wind power. It is expected that the community will also support installation of a wind turbine. Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be conducted to comply with the Endangered Species Act. The Noatak IRA would work openly with the agency and conduct studies as appropriate. Weather. Weather could delay geotechnical field work; however, an experienced consultant, familiar with Alaskan weather conditions, will be selected. It is unlikely that a delay in the total project schedule would occur if the field work is delayed. The met tower will be installed to withstand the winter weather conditions of Noatak. The met tower will be monitored consistently with local support to ensure that the met tower is up and functioning. Logistics. Transport of the met tower to Noatak will be challenging. There is minimal barge access to the community of Noatak, therefore transporting the tower to the site in Noatak will take planning which the project team members are familiar with. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA 13-006 Application Page 8 of 19 7/3/2011 SECTION 4 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS  The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to undertake with grant funds.  If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. 4.1 Proposed Energy Resource Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available. Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be available for the market to be served by your project. For pre-construction applications, describe the resource to the extent known. For design and permitting or construction projects, please provide feasibility documents, design documents, and permitting documents (if applicable) as attachments to this application. There are no known wind resource studies for the community of Noatak. The area will be analyzed for sites with the greatest potential wind resource using industry standard modeling tools. A 30 meter NRG meteorological (met) tower was installed at a site near the airport. The met tower that had been in Noorvik for the 2001/2001 wind resource study was moved to Noatak, presumably in late 2002 or early 2003, and erected at its present location. However, there is no indication that data was ever collected from the met tower in Noatak. The met tower location was near the airport which is not appropriate for future wind power development. A wind assessment report evaluated the wind resource in Noatak using Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) data from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sensors at the airport. In summary, this report predicts a Class 1 wind resource near the airport, which correlates to the AEA wind resource map. Therefore, any wind prospecting will need to be accomplished in the hills and mountains west of the village. 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 Noatak power plant includes three diesel generators totaling 1210 kW of rated capacity: 1) 314 kW Detroit Diesel 2) 499 kW CMS 3) 397 kW CMS 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. Noatak receives its electricity from a diesel power plant operated by the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). Data obtained from AVEC for the Noatak power station was analyzed to determine energy use trends. During the past 12 months Noatak has consumed over 141,480 gallons of diesel for power generation purposes; at a cost of $910,500/year. As with other rural Alaska locations, the price of diesel fuel is rising exponentially. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 9 of 19 7/3//2012 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. There is a population of 489 in Noatak. Currently, there are 111 residential customers with 8 community customers. Total kWh consumption per year is 1,872,274 kWh per year. The average residential rate in Noatak is 72.63 cents per kWh. 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 If the wind resource seems viable a proposed system will likely include 200 kW in installed capacity. This would include necessary modifications to the diesel generator set in order to allow integration between the wind and the diesel generator. This would be considered a wind-diesel system which directly integrates the wind turbines into the diesel power plant. There are numerous low to medium penetration systems in the state of Alaska. Therefore, it is proved that if the wind energy does not exceed 30% penetration of wind on the diesel power hours-there are relatively few modifications that are required on the diesel power plant. A properly designed wind-diesel system will maximize fuel savings, maintain high power quality and system stability, and utilize standardized and commercial components which are easily maintained. One possible configuration to consider would be 2 Northwind 100s with the addition of an electric boiler for additional thermal heat. However, actual system configuration will be determined after evaluation of the wind resource and completion of a feasibility study. 4.3.2 Land Ownership Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues. The proposed location of the met tower will be determined during this study. Partners will own and manages lands involved as needed. 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 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 10 of 19 7/3//2012 Consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in compliance with the Endangered Species Act will be required to install the met tower. The Noatak IRA will work with the agency to ensure that the requirements of the Act are met, while allowing for the success of the project. 4.3.4 Environmental Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will be addressed:  Threatened or Endangered species  Habitat issues  Wetlands and other protected areas  Archaeological and historical resources  Land development constraints  Telecommunications interference  Aviation considerations  Visual, aesthetics impacts  Identify and discuss other potential barriers The purpose of this work is to gather background information to plan for future wind turbines. A met tower will be installed. The Noatak IRA will obtain permission to place the met tower from the land owner as a part of this project. Further work to obtain a long term lease will be needed if the study finds that the wind turbines are feasible. 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 first phase includes a Wind Resource Assessment, Feasibility Analysis, and Conceptual Design for a wind-diesel system to assess the possibility of using wind power in Noatak. This work will cost $181,000 and the Noatak I.R.A is requesting all of these funds for this first phase of the project. If the wind resource proves viable, the next phase of this project would be Final Design and Permitting. Although it is difficult to determine, without an assessment of the resource, what type, size, and number of turbines would be optimal, the Final Design and Permitting would cost approximately $600,000. It is possible that the funding for this work could come from the AEA Renewable Energy Program, the Denali Commission, a USDA Rural Utility Service program, or another grant program. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 11 of 19 7/3//2012 The final phase of this project would be Construction and Commissioning. The Noatak I.R.A. estimates that this phase could cost $4,000,000. Again, it is possible that the funding for this work could come from the AEA Renewable Energy Program, the Denali Commission, AIDEA, a USDA Rural Utility Service program, or another grant program. 4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by the applicant. (Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the communities they serve.) The met tower will require monthly monitoring and data management. It is expected that this will cost $700 per month. The cost will be funded by this grant award. 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 The power produced from the wind farm would directly offset diesel fuel consumed at the AVEC power plant. 4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary informati on 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. Estimated Class 4 Wind Resource 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 Railbelt1 grid, leave this section blank) i. Number of generators/boilers/other 3 generators ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 314 kW ; 499 kW CMS; 397 kW CMS iii. Generator/boilers/other type iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 1996 v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 13 kWh per gallon 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 Anc horage Municipal Light and Power. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 12 of 19 7/3//2012 b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank) i. Annual O&M cost for labor $441,601 per year for both labor and non-labor ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank) i. Electricity [kWh] 1,872,274 kWh per year ii. Fuel usage Diesel [gal] 141,480 gallons Other iii. Peak Load 400 kW estimated iv. Average Load 213 kW v. Minimum Load vi. Efficiency 13.78 kWh per gallon vii. Future trends d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable) i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] To be determined with the feasibility study 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] 200 kW Wind at 30% capacity factor b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable) i. Electricity [kWh] 438,000 kWh per year ii. Heat [MMBtu] c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable) i. Propane [gal or MMBtu] ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu] iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] iv. Other Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system $2,000,000 Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 13 of 19 7/3//2012 b) Development cost c) Annual O&M cost of new system $21,000 d) Annual fuel cost tbd Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for i. Electricity 36,500 gallons ii. Heat iii. Transportation b) Current price of displaced fuel ISER projections indicate $6.84/gallon=$249,660/yr c) Other economic benefits Heating benefits to be determined d) Alaska public benefits Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio 1.6 Payback (years) 8 years 4.4.5 Proposed Biomass System Information Please address the following items, if know. (For Biomass Projects Only)  What woody biomass technology will be installed (cord wood, pellets, chips, briquettes, pucks).  Efficiency of the biomass technology.  Thermal or electric application.  Boiler efficiency.  Displaced fuel type and amount. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 14 of 19 7/3//2012  Estimated tons of wood pellets or chips (specify) to be used per year, and average moisture percentage.  Estimated cords of wood to be used per year, specify whether dry or green and the moisture percentage.  Ownership/Accessibility. Who owns the land and are their limitations and restrictions to accessing the biomass resource?  Inventory data. How much biomass is available on an annual basis and what types (species) are there, if known? SECTION 5– PROJECT BENEFIT Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings, and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project. The benefits information should include the following:  Potential annual fuel displacement (gallons and dollars) over the lifetime of the evaluated renewable energy project  Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price, RCA tariff, or cost based rate)  Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)  Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or programs that might be available)  Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project The potential project benefit is lower energy costs in Noatak and the displacement of diesel fuel use. We anticipate that the inventory and identification of the wind resource, along with assessing the viability for access to these resources in the community, will lead to the development of projects that provide local benefit. The cost savings will be explored during the feasibility study. 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 The wind turbines would ultimately need to 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. As usual the costs of operations and maintenance will be funded through ongoing energy sales to the villages. Noatak Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 15 of 19 7/3//2012 I.R.A is committed to reporting the savings and benefits to AEA. SECTION 7 – READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed with work once your grant is approved. Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to meet the requirements of previous grants. The Noatak IRA has not been previously awarded a grant through the Renewable Energy Fund. 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. There is interest by all parties to develop wind energy in the general area of Noatak. AVEC is the Regulatory Commission of Alaska recognized power provider in Noatak. AVEC has supported numerous other wind-diesel projects and wind resource assessments in the NANA region. Similarly, NANA Regional Corporation (NRC) Role can help facilitate the concept, negotiate the arrangement, and provide technical services as needed. The Northwest Arctic Borough has also supported and has funding for wind- diesel projects in the NANA region. SECTION 9 – GRANT BUDGET Tell 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. Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the project. Applications should include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in section 2.3.2 of this application, (Reconnaissance, Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Design and Permitting, and Construction). Please use the tables provided below to detail your proposed project’s budget. Be sure to use one table for each phase of your project. If you have any question regarding how to prepare these tables or if you need assistance preparing the application please feel free to contact AEA at 907-771-3031 or by emailing the Grant Administrator, Shawn Calfa, at scalfa@aidea.org. Feasibility Study Milestone or Task Anticip ated Comple tion Date RE- Fund Grant Funds Grantee Matching Funds Source of Matching Funds: Cash/In- kind/Feder al Grants/Oth er State TOTALS Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 16 of 19 7/3//2012 Grants/Oth er Project Scoping and Contractor Selection 8/2013 $2,000 $ $2,000 Detailed Energy Resource Analysis 9/2014 $30,000 $ $30,000 Identification of land and regulatory issues 1/2014 $7,000 $ $7,000 Permitting and environmental analysis 1/2014 $10,000 $ $10,000 Detailed analysis of existing and future energy costs and markets 2/2014 $10,000 $ $10,000 Assessment of alternatives 8/2014 $48,000 $ $48,000 Conceptual design analysis and cost estimate 11/2014 $36,000 $ $36,000 Detailed economic and financial analysis 12/2014 $15,000 $ $15,000 Conceptual business and operations plans 12/2014 $15,000 $15,000 Final report and recommendations 1/2015 $8,000 $8,000 $ $ $ TOTALS $181,000 $ $181,000 Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits $21,000 $ $21,000 Travel & Per Diem $8,500 $ $8,500 Equipment $15,000 $ $15,000 Materials & Supplies $5,000 $ $5,000 Contractual Services $126,000 $ $126,000 Construction Services $ $ $ Other $5,500 $ $5,500 TOTALS $181,000 $ $181,000 Project Milestones that should be addressed in Budget Proposal Reconnaissance Feasibility Design and Permitting Construction 1. Project scoping and contractor solicitation. 2. Resource identification and analysis 3. Land use, permitting, and environmental analysis 4. Preliminary design analysis and cost 1. Project scoping and contractor solicitation. 2. Detailed energy resource analysis 3. Identification of land and regulatory issues, 4. Permitting and environmental analysis 5. Detailed analysis 1. Project scoping and contractor solicitation for planning and design 2. Permit applications (as needed) 3. Final environmental assessment and mitigation plans (as 1. Confirmation that all design and feasibility requirements are complete. 2. Completion of bid documents 3. Contractor/vendor selection and award 4. Construction Phases – Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 17 of 19 7/3//2012 5. Cost of energy and market analysis 6. Simple economic analysis 7. Final report and recommendations of existing and future energy costs and markets 6. Assessment of alternatives 7. Conceptual design analysis and cost estimate 8. Detailed economic and financial analysis 9, Conceptual business and operations plans 10. Final report and recommendations needed) 4. Resolution of land use, right of way issues 5. Permit approvals 6. Final system design 7. Engineers cost estimate 8. Updated economic and financial analysis 9. Negotiated power sales agreements with approved rates 10. Final business and operational plan Each project will have unique construction phases, limitations, and schedule constraints which should be identified by the grantee 5. Integration and testing 6. Decommissioning old systems 7. Final Acceptance, Commissioning and Start-up 8. Operations Reporting Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 18 of 19 7/3//2012 SECTION 10 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM Community/Grantee Name: Noatak IRA Regular Election is held: Late November Date: tbd Authorized Grant Signer(s): Printed Name Title Term Signature Herbert Waldon Tribal Administrator Herbert Waldon I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents: (Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official) Printed Name Title Term Signature Grantee Contact Information: Mailing Address: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Federal Tax ID #: Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information. Renewable Energy Fund Round 6 Grant Application AEA13-006 Grant Application Page 19 of 19 7/3//2012 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 Herbert Waldon Signature Title Tribal Administrator Date 9/24/12