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Grant Application - Heat Projects
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Application Forms and Instructions
This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form
for Round VII of the Renewable Energy Fund Heat Projects only. If your application is for
energy projects that will not primarily produce heat, please use the standard application form
(see RFA section 1.5). An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA) and both
application forms is available online at: www.akenergyauthority.org/REFund7.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 completed and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
• If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with
your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed.
• In the sections below, please enter responses in the spaces provided, often under the
section heading. You may add additional rows or space to the form to provide sufficient
space for the information, or attach additional sheets if needed.
REMINDER:
• Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials
submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
• All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final
recommendations are made to the legislature.
• In accordance with 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.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Kwig Power Company
Type of Entity: Village Utility Fiscal Year End December 31
Tax ID #92-0097305 Tax Status: For-profit X Non-profit Government ( check one)
Date of last financial statement audit: 2012
Mailing Address
PO Box 90, Kwigillingok, AK 99622
Physical Address
Kwigillingok, AK
Telephone
907-588-8626
Fax
907-588-8627
Email
wmigkurak@hughes.net,
wmigkurak@att.net
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
William Igkurak
Title
Kwig Power Company
Mailing Address
PO Box 90, Kwigillingok, AK 99622
Telephone
907-588-8626
Fax
907-588-8627
Email
wmigkurak@hughes.net, wmigkurak@att.net
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
X An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
YES
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 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 (Section 3 of the RFA).
YES
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/veep/Grant-Template.pdf. (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 grantfunds
for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the
project and who will be the primary beneficiaries.
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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.
Kwigillingok Wind Heat - Electrical Thermal Storage
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.
The community of Kwigillingok lies at 59°52′20″N 163°09′58″W
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
The beneficiaries of this project are the residents of Kwigillingok, Alaska.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
X Wind to Heat Biomass or Biofuels
Hydro to Heat Solar Thermal
Heat Recovery from Existing Sources Heat Pumps
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Construction Construction
I. Reconnaissance III. Final Design and Permitting
II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design X IV. Construction and Commissioning
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed heat project.
This project expands existing Kwigillingok Wind Heat Smart Grid System by expanding electric
thermal storage (ETS) devices from 20 to 50 units.
The ETS units proposed for installation in this project are in use in 27 homes in Kwigillingok
(Kwig). Kwig has an operational, utility scale wind turbine project that produces excess wind
capacity. Additional ETS units will maximize the use of wind power to displace diesel fuel for
both power generation and heating.
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2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this heat project, (such as reduced fuel
costs, lower energy costs, local jobs created etc.)
The project benefits are as follows:
• Increased displacement of diesel fuel with wind energy
• Reduced residential heating costs
• Increased revenues to local utility through thermal electric sales
• Reduced impact on PCE program funds
• Strengthened local economy reducing export of dollars from the community to outside
fuel providers.
o Lower
energy
costs
within
the
community
can
attract
new
business
opportunities:
One
of
the
major
barriers
to
establishing
new
businesses
in
Alaska’s
rural
villages
is
the
high
cost
of
energy.
Lower
energy
costs
may
make
it
easier
to
start
new
businesses
in
Kong.
o Residential
monthly
fuel
bills
will
be
lower
because
of
the
use
of
lower
cost
electricity
from
wind
for
home
heating
(for
homes
with
ETS
devices
installed)
o Revenues
to
the
local
utility
will
increase
with
additional
purchases
of
local
electricity
• Increased efficiency of existing wind system
• Reduced reliance on the volatility of fuel prices
• Increased education on energy use and conservation
*It should be noted; that prior experience has shown that with the inclusion of ETS
devices has increased community awareness and support for the wind project. When
residents believe the wind turbines should be working and they are not, they call the
local wind technicians to find out why. This interest is driven by the direct monetary
savings realized by residents who currently use an ETS unit in their home. *
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.
Total Project Cost = $302,737.00
Local Cash Match (Kwig Power Company) = $9,000.00
REF Funding Request = $293,737.00
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 $ 293,737.00
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $ 9,000.00
2.7.3 Total In-kind match to be provided (sum of lines below) $ 0
Biomass or Biofuel inventory on hand $ 0
Energy efficiency improvements to buildings to be
heated (within past 5 years or committed prior to
proposed project completion)
$ 0
Other In-Kind match to be provided $ 0
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2.7.4 Other grant funds to be provided $ 0
2.7.5 Other grant applications not yet approved $ 0
2.7.6 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.4) $ 302,737.00
Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.7 Total Project Cost Summary from Cost Worksheet, Section
4.4.4, including estimates through construction.
$ 302,737.00
2.7.8 Additional Performance Monitoring Equipment not covered
by the project but required for the Grant Only applicable to
construction phase projects.
$ 0 (existing)
2.7.9 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $
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.
$
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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.
The project manager for the Kwig Power Company (KPC) will be William Igkurak, the manager
of Kwig Power Company. Mr. Igkurak will be the direct point of contact for the project and will
be assisted by the staff of Intelligent Energy Systems, LLC. (IES). IES has worked with the
community of Kwigillingok for over 5 years and is responsible for the design of the existing wind-
heat system. IES is familiar with community needs and has the demonstrated capabilities and
experience required to complete this project.
Dennis Meiners, CEO of IES, as well as Patrick Boonstra, Project Manager, will be managing
and coordinating this project to completion.
The electrical engineer for this project is Albert Sakata, P.E. of Sakata Engineering LLC.
Sakata Engineering is a long time Alaskan engineering firm, which provides a range of design
and engineering services, including controls, generation, distribution and communications.
Project tasks, timelines, and budgets have been approved by KPC with acknowledgement of the
supporting match fund commitments from KPC.
Other key participants and resources for this project include Tom Steffes of Steffes Corporation,
and Carl Brothers of Frontier Power Systems. Steffes corporation is the supplier of the Electric
Thermal Storage units. Frontier Power Systems are control system experts.
Each of these participants has previous experience in the community of Kwigillingok, with
installation of ETS units and controls on Wind Heat Smart Grids. See attached resumes and
bios from project team participants.
No project management assistance or project support is expected of AEA or any other
government entity.
3.2 Project Schedule and Milestones
Please fill out the schedule below. Be sure to identify key tasks and decision points 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.
Milestones Tasks
Start
Date
End
Date
1 Finalize installation implementation
(community designation) 7/14 8/14
2 Purchase ETS units, hardware and controls
for installation 7/14 8/14
3 Freight all items to site 8/14 9/14
4 Install hardware and ETS units 9/14 10/14
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5 Commission additional controls unit 10/14 12/14
6 Monitor and Reporting 12/14 6/15
Project Tasks/Milestones:
Task #1 - Finalize installation of ETS residential units (Kwig Council members, KPC staff,
local technicians and project team)
Task #2 - Purchase ETS devices, connection hardware, and necessary electrical
components (Project team)
Task #3 - Freight and deliver all ETS and electrical components (Project team)
Task #4 - Installation of hardware and ETS units, including software upgrade at the power
plant (Local technicians and project team)
Task #5 - Final commissioning of additional ETS units on the existing Wind Heat Smart Grid
(Project team)
Task #6 – System support and data collection of ongoing ETS use and fuel offset at the
residential and utility level (KPC staff and project team)
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.
As a member of the Chaninik Wind Group (CWG), Kwig Power Company has local staff that is
trained to install the ETS units. Kwig Power company employees will be assisted by resources
from IES, Sakata Engineering, and Steffes Corporation to successfully complete this project.
Kwig has good working relationships with all project partners, commercial service providers. As
noted previously, this project expands an already successful project meaning local technicians
have prior knowledge and experience with the ETS technology.
All other project activities and purchases will be coordinated by Kwig Power Company and
supported by IES. IES is familiar with the reporting and reimbursement requirements of the
REF program and is prepared to support the bookkeeping and reporting requirements of the
grant agreement.
*See attached resumes and bios for project partners. *
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 existing project reporting plan includes project status reports, project communications and
project accounting. The project reporting point of contact will be Ona Brause, of IES. As the
Director of Finance & Operations, Ms. Brause has provided assistance and reporting on other
grants for KPC and Chaninik Wind Group projects. Ms. Brause will coordinate all reports,
meetings, audits, accounting requirements, as well as maintain project records and insure that
project management, progress and accounting reports are completed and provided to AEA in an
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appropriate and timely manner.
Ms. Brause has experience in grant and financial requirements for many State and Federal
agencies and has successfully completed grant projects with funding from the State of Alaska,
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development; the State of Alaska,
Renewable Energy Fund; the State of Alaska, Denali Training Fund; the US DOE Tribal Energy
Program; and the Denali Commission. She can be reached at 907-297-2868 or
ona@iesconnect.net for project questions.
Narrative and financial reports will be submitted quarterly or monthly as required. Project reports
will include description of activities completed, activities projected for next reporting period, any
project problems or delays, adherence to proposed project budget, and overall project
completion as a percentage representation out of 100.
This project includes improvements to the power plant data collection system, which will help
with project reporting and analysis of energy usage.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
As with all remote projects there are the general logistical challenges of working in rural Alaska.
This ETS infrastructure has been installed in Kwigillingok in 27 homes and many of the
problems that could be encountered have previously been overcome, and are accounted for in
this proposal.
Over half of the project budget consists of supplies and freight. Both of these are known
quantities and do not present a barrier to completion. As this is a familiar project for all
community and team members involved, there are no identifiable barriers or obstacles that
present themselves as an impediment to completing the project as proposed.
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.
Diesel is the primary fuel source for both heating and electric power generation. The existing Wind
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Heat Smart Grid project was commissioned in May of 2013. This project is capable of displacing 35%
of the total diesel requirement (both heat and power) of the community.
Kwigillingok is located 8 miles east of Kongiganak along the Kuskokwim delta. Kongiganak was
selected by wind resource experts from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as a regionally
relevant monitoring location and the AEA provides a complete wind resource assessment report.
Wind resource evaluation indicates an outstanding wind resource with an average wind speed is 7.78
m/s, with the power distribution well suited for the capture of wind energy. The wind resource report
includes 10 minute average of temperatures for 2004 to 2005. The annual average temperature of
this time period was 1.4°C, which at sea level corresponds to an air density of 1.286 kg/m³. The data
was analyzed, along with survey information to estimate the availability of wind to charge ETS units.
The temperature data was compared with 20 year historical heating degree day records. The
measured period was warmer than the average year, with a total of 9607 heating degree days
(11/1/04 to 10/31/05) compared with the 20 year average of 10916 heating degree days. In round
numbers, Kwillingok residents can expect experience around 10,000 annual degree days.
The temperature and wind data F model Raw wind speed data was converted into an electrical output
using the power curves for the Windmatic turbines and compared with correlations with HOMER.
The temperature, wind data, power generation fuel consumption, and wind power output was modeled
based on efficiency curves developed for the John Deere 6090 generator sets, and minimum diesel
generator loading of 40 kW against village load profiles consistent with “kilowatt-watt hours generated
as reported PCE for 2011 and 2012.
Residential survey results from the Chaninik Wind Group villages (Tuntutuliak, Kongiganak,
Kwigillingok and Kipnuk) indicated that average household size was 1000 square feet and with an
annual heating fuel usage of 766 gallons. In order to estimate the use and consumption of wind heat
energy by electric thermal storage units, a conservative residential heat loss was based on a loss rate
of 5.5 watts per square foot was assigned to a typical residence. This is a number frequently used by
designers of electric heating systems for a well insulated house at outdoor ambient temperatures of
0F. This heat loss estimate was scaled to a maximum average heat loss of 7 watts per square foot at
-25F. Insufficient data was available to correlation was the affect of wind speed on heat loss, however
there is strong anecdotal evidence to indicate that the influence of wind chill is significant.
Each ETS stove has a maximum charge capacity of 7.2 kW and a heat storage capacity of 34.5 kW-
hrs. Modeling indicated that during the coldest windiest days of the year the heating capacity of the
7.2 kW ETS unit would likely need to be supplemented some other heating source. However, there
was good correlation in the model to indicate that the ETS units were effective at providing heat
during windy periods and stored energy to bridge lulls in the wind and extend the heating periods for
some hours after the wind has stopped.
4.1.2 For Biomass Projects Only
Identify any wood inventory questions, such as:
• 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?
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Not applicable for this project.
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Heating 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 energy system consists of:
• 2 ea John Deere 6090, 275 kW diesel electric generators
• 1 each John Deere 6125 190 kW diesel electric generator
• 1 each John Deere 6045 130 kW diesel electric generator
• 5 each Windmatic 17s, 95 kW wind turbines, with regenerative drive control
• 1 each load balancing boiler, plumbed to heat recovery loop
• 27 each Steffes 2105, residential electric thermal storage units. 7.2 kW peak charge rate, 34.5
kWhrs of energy storage
• Wind-diesel supervisory control system
4.2.2 Existing Heating Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of any
impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
• The village electrical load in Kwigillingok is 1,093,800 kWhrs.
• Gross annual estimated energy output of 5 Windmatic 17 S wind turbines is 1,270,000 kWhrs.
This is derated to an estimated annual production of 1,016,000 kWhrs.
In 2012, Kwig Power plant generated 1,094,610 kWhrs. This load is expected to grow around
1,500,000 kWhrs in the near future due tripling the size of the new school currently under
construction. Based on modeling studies that use 80% of the estimated annual energy production,
the wind system produces 1,016,000 kW-hours of electrical energy. Operation of the wind diesel
system requires maintaining a constant balance between power generation and load through fast
activation ETS units and precise cycling of electric boiler plumbed into the heat recovery loop at the
powerplant.
The total amount of heat available to be absorbed by the residential stoves was derived using
available data and HOMER production modeling that incorporates available wind power. Additional
modeling was done to estimate the effects of varying outdoor temperature with village electrical and
residential heating loads. This model was used to provide an estimate heat required for and energy
available to electric thermal storage devices.
Of the 1,016,000 kW produced by the wind project, 544,191 kWh of wind energy is anticipated to
displace diesel power generation. The remaining wind generated energy is portioned between the
heat recovery loop and load balancing boiler, (88,011 kWhr) and 456,180 kWhrs would be available
use in residential electric thermal storage units to displace home heating fuel. Currently the Kwig
system has 27 ETS units, which are capable of capturing 215,792 kWhrs of the wind energy.
However, it has been demonstrated that this level of energy storage is saturated about 6 hours into
most wind events, causing wind output to be curtailed. In order to prevent the curtailment of wind
turbines, this project is requesting funds to increase the number of ETS units from 27 to 50. This
addition increases the instantaneous energy capture of the system from a peak of 194 kW to 360 kW,
and the maximum energy storage capacity from 955 kWhrs to 1770 kWhrs. The expansion of the
ETS capacity meets two objectives, increasing the productivity of the wind system by prevent
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curtailing of wind turbines, and capturing more wind energy for home heating.
The supervisory control system for the electric thermal storage devices is able to charge ETS units in
a number of ways, such as allowing the emptiest ETS units to charge first, or dividing the available
wind energy evenly among the available units. It is assumed the 471,809 wind generated kWhrs will
be evenly distributed between 50 ETS over the course of the year. Using an estimate of 33 kWhrs of
electrical energy as the equivalent to one gallon of heating fuel, modeling studies indicate the
potential to provide each residence with 9,638 kWhrs of electricity or a displacement of 292 gallons of
home heating fuel. This represents 38% of the average annual residential heating fuel usage of 760
gallons. At $ 6.93 per gallon, 292 gallons of stove oil would cost $2023. Surplus wind energy sold at
$0.10 per kWhr as electric heat using the ETS devices would result in an annual household savings of
$1059. This level of savings with 50 ETS units provides an annual benefit of $ 52,950 to residential
customers.
At the same time revenues to the utility are increased by selling energy that would be curtailed to
regulate the village load.
*Note: #2 heating fuel has a heating value of 134,000 Btu/gallon, with an 80% conversion
efficiency this is equivalent to 107,200 usable Btu/gallon. This is the effective heat energy a
homeowner would experience. Electrical heating is nearly 100% efficient. Since efficiencies
vary, an equivalent electrical energy of 33 kWhr/gal is used as the diesel fuel heating
equivalent. *
4.2.3 Existing Heating Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
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Fuel Costs:
For the purposes of this analysis, a fuel price of $5.88/gallon ($1.55/Liter) was chosen by reference to
Alaska Fuel Price Projections 2013-2035, prepared for Alaska Energy Authority by the Institute for
Social and Economic Research (ISER), dated June 30, 2013 and the
2013_06_R7Prototype_final_07012013 Excel spreadsheet, developed by ISER for AEA.
The $5.88/gallon price reflects the average value of all fuel prices between the 2015 (the assumed
project start year) fuel price of $4.91/gallon and the 2034 (20 year project end year) fuel price of
$7.04/gallon using the medium price projection analysis with an average social cost of carbon (SCC)
of $0.61/gallon included.
By comparison, the fuel price for Kwigillingok (without social cost of carbon) reported to Regulatory
Commission of Alaska for the 2012 PCE report is $4.33/gallon ($1.02/Liter), without inclusion of SCC.
Assuming an SCC of $0.40/gallon (ISER Prototype spreadsheet, 2013 value), the 2012 Kwigillingok
fuel price was $4.73/gallon ($1.25/Liter).
Heating fuel displacement by excess energy diverted to thermal loads is valued at $6.93/gallon
($1.83/Liter) as an average price for the 20 year project period. This price was determined by
reference to the 2013_06_R7Prototype_final_07012013 Excel spreadsheet where heating oil is
valued at the cost of diesel fuel (with SCC) plus $1.05/gallon.
Fuel
cost
table
(SCC
included)
ISER
medium
cost
projection
2015
(/gal)
2034
(/gal)
Average
(/gallon)
Average
(/Liter)
Diesel
fuel
$4.91 $7.04 $5.88
$1.55
Heating
oil
$5.96 $8.09 $6.93
$1.83
The community of Kwigillingok has 87 occupied homes. Half of these homes have been constructed
within the last 10 years, the other homes were constructed over the last 40 years. The powerplant has
a short heat recovery loop which provides jacket water heat to the washeteria. Based on information
gathered during energy surveys, residential customers are desperate for lower cost heating options,
as heating fuel costs exceed $6.50/gallon currently.
Average household size is 1000 sq. ft. and average annual heating fuel usage is 766 gallons annually.
An average heat loss of 6.5 W/sq.ft. was used to estimate heat loss from each building. Designers of
electric heating system use a range of 5 W/sq. ft. for well insulated homes in moderate climates, and
10.5 W/sq. ft. for sizing residential electric heating systems, and serves as a conservative estimate of
heat energy usage. Heating fuel displacement with wind was estimated using ten year averages of
“degree day” estimates for the community of Kwigillingok developed from historical weather data. As
the ETS units are a subordinate power use to the community electrical load and are only charged
using surplus wind, a model was developed to compare wind power production scenarios and
estimate ETS usage.
As the community’s experience with wind heat increases, the interest in and demand for ETS units
has grown. Kwigillingok has 87 residences. Almost every homeowner has requested the installation
of an ETS unit. It is anticipated the efficiency of the ETS and the available wind energy can be
maximized through increased insulation and weatherization of homes.
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Electric Thermal Storage is a method by which surplus wind generated as electricity can be stored as
heat so that it can be used 24 hours per day. The excess wind energy will be offered to customers at
between $ .10/kWh, which is equivalent to heating oil equivalent of $3.00. Since there is no local
wood, peat or coal, wind heat is the most affordable heating source available and therefore is highly
desirable.
The availability of wind correlates well with heating needs. The proposed system both supplies heat
as it is needed, and stores the surplus. For instance, there are many times when the wind energy
occurs at night and when the electrical loads are low. The ETS units then able to absorb this wind, for
heating during the day, and the utility is able to increase its revenues from electrical sales that
otherwise would not be made. This project will result in an additional heating fuel reduction of 6,348
gallons for these additional 23 homes. Heating fuel represents the single greatest cost of maintaining
a residence. Typical costs exceed $6,000 per household. This project is expected to reduce annual
household heating costs by up to $1068 per household.
This represents a 38% reduction in fuel purchases.
The Kwigillingok power system was commissioned in May of 2013. The system has 27 residential
ETS units installed. Each ETS unit is 35.4 kWhrs. During wind events the 27 existing units become
saturated after about 6 hours after which time wind turbine output must be curtailed. Curtailment
requires either reducing the output of the wind turbines, or shutting them off. The addition of 23 more
ETS will reduce the need to curtail wind turbine production, by increasing energy storage capacity
wind energy from 955 kWhrs, to 1770 kWhrs. This capacity is needed to increase the effectiveness
and economic productivity of the wind system.
It is anticipated that the benefits of the Kwig ETS program can be improved upon, in several ways.
First improved weatherization and conservation programs which reduce heat loss in existing dwelling
will extend the value of ETS wind heat.
Secondly, improvements in operations and maintenance, and the application of advanced airfoils are
anticipated to improve the future productivity of the wind turbines. As experience with the wind
systems grow, power plant operators and wind technicians are steadily improving their operating and
maintenance practices. Newer airfoils, which are making their way into the marketplace, have the
potential increase energy production from the existing wind plant by 15%.
Third, Kwig is the site of a battery energy storage demonstration that will enable diesel off wind only
operation. Currently the diesel gensets are operated a minimum load of around 40 kWs, and the load
balancing boiler is operated around 25 kW. These loads will potentially be eliminated through the use
of the battery system, potentially freeing up an additional 160,000 kWhrs for beneficial use.
Finally and most importantly, as community members with ETS units begin to rely on the wind heat
system to lower home heating costs, the community has a heightened awareness of and attention to
the importance of reliable wind turbine operation. This interest provides additional impetus to keep
the wind systems operating.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
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potential system design, land ownership, permits, energy efficiency 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
• Energy efficiency measures (building envelope)
Wind Electric Thermal Storage
An average home in Kwigillingok uses over 760 gallons of heating fuel annually. During a windy week
in the winter a single home can consume an entire 55 gallon drum of heating fuel. This project
expands the capture of wind produced energy and uses it to displace home heating fuel, using
Electric Thermal Storage (ETS). ETS is the method of capturing excess wind generated electricity as
heat and storing it for use at a later time.
An ETS unit is an insulated metal box, about the same size as a Toyo Stove, which contains electric
heating elements embedded within special, high-density ceramic bricks. These bricks are capable of
storing vast amounts of heat for extended periods of time. The current wind system consists of five
Windmatic 17S 95 kW wind turbines, with a total installed capacity of 475 kW. The average load in the
community is around 175 kW. During wind events the load on the diesel generators at the power plant
is reduced to 40 kW, and with the exception of 20 kW diverted to the heat recovery load balancing
system, wind energy is used to meet the community electrical load. During most wind periods surplus
wind is produced. This surplus is diverted to residential ETS units where it is either used immediately
or stored to displace home heating fuel. ETS units are activated through a signal from the power plant
supervisory controller.
Each ETS unit is sub metered to keep track of surplus wind energy consumption. A thermostat
regulates the delivery of the heat to the residence. The excess wind energy is sold for $.10 per
kilowatt-hour. This wind heat system provides a low cost, low maintenance method of home heating,
which reduces the homeowners’ heating bill and increases revenues to the local utility that provides
local jobs.
The ETS method of capturing wind energy for heat was selected because the ease of installation,
proven performance and low maintenance costs. Installation requires the addition of a circuit to
residential service panels and in some cases a plywood base is used to support the addition weight
(650 lbs) of the unit. Local utility workers have been trained in the installation of these units and will
be responsible for the majority of the installations. The supervisory control system at the power plant
will be modified to expand the number of controlled units from 20 to 50.
A model was developed to correlate charging of ETS units with available wind energy. Heating
surveys indicate that average hourly living room heat for a residence in Kwigillingok is 14,000 Btu/hr.
Each ETS unit can both produce and store up enough energy depending on the charge schedule to
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output 20,000 Btu/ per hour per unit, 24 hours a day. This is similar in size and energy output to a
Toyo Stove. The pictures below present an exterior and interior view of a room unit. The dimensions
are 58 inches in length, 24.5 inches in height, and 10.5 inches in depth, and when filled with heat
charge bricks each unit weighs 690 lbs.
The room units (shown above) are non-ducted and are designed to heat the room or area where they
are placed. These heaters can be used in new construction applications or as a retrofit or supplement
to an existing heating system, and only require an electrical connection to operate.
A fan inside the unit circulates stored heat evenly and quietly as the room thermostat calls for heat.
Individual units are easy to operate and require very little maintenance. The amount of heat stored in
the brick core of the heater is regulated (either manually or automatically) according to seasonal
weather conditions using either the onboard microprocessor, or manual override by the homeowner.
This project expands the use of residential ETS in the Kwigillingok Wind Heat Smart Grid System from
27 to 50 homes. Funding is being requested to install 27 new ETS electric devices and commission
the supervisory control system to include the control and reporting of the additional units.
ETS devices are manufactured in Dickinson, North Dakota by Steffes Corporation. The multiple unit
control technology that was jointly developed by Steffes and IES. Steffes has been manufacturing
ETS units since the mid-1980’s and over the last 2 years have adapted these units for advanced wind
diesel micro grid integration. This “off the shelf” technology is currently in use in Kwigillingok. There is
widespread support for the expansion of this project in Kwig.
The useful-life of the ETS system is twenty years. ETS units are simple, require very little
maintenance cost to maintain and are simple to repair.
The benefits to the utility include:
Additional energy sales (413,250 kWhrs @ $.10 = $41,325)
The cost of installation for 30 additional ETS units is: $320,456.00
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 obtain harvest contracts and access issues.
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There are no land ownership issues for this project. Installation of project materials will occur at the
Kwig Power Company power plant and in individual homes and buildings on an opt-in basis with full
participation from the building and homeowners.
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
This project requires no permitting. There is broad community support for this project, and there are
more requests for ETS units than currently available energy.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will be
addressed:
• Threatened or endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
There are no environmental or land use issues, no SHPO clearances, no development constraints, no
telecommunications interference, and no aviation considerations. There are no visual or aesthetic
impacts and no other potential barriers to project completion.
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
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Total anticipated project cost and cost for this phase is $302,737.00
Requested grant funding is $293,737.00
Applicant matching funds are $9,000.00, which will be provided by Kwig Power Company as an in
kind contribution.
The cost estimates for the project are based on varying sources of current quotes, estimated
materials and labor projections, and previous invoices on installation of ETS devices in Kwig. All grant
funds will be expended on costs directly related to the performance of the scope of work and
administration and reporting of grant activities. The match funds contribution for the project come from
the Kwig Power Company as a cash match towards payroll for local technicians to perform the ETS
installation.This provides a total of $9,000.00 to the project in labor payroll and decreases the AEA
REF fund request to $293,737.00.
The summary cost items below include freight, all materials for commissioning, and contingency
costs.
1 Finalize residential installation plans $ 18,250
2 Purchase ETS units, hardware and controls for
install
$ 139,303
3 Freight all items to site $ 45,925
4 Install hardware and ETS units $ 45,509
5 Commission additional controls unit $ 43,300
6 Monitor and Reporting $ 10,450
Total Project Cost $ 293,737
Match Funds From Kwig Power Company
(payroll)
$ 9,000
REF Grant Funds Requested $ 302,737
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.)
Local utility operators and installation technicians have been trained to install, operate and maintain
the current wind heat system. Additional revenues from the wind system will be used to support
operations and maintenance of the system. Support can be provided from suppliers, IES and their
technical team. The local operations are supported through the SCADA system which provides
operational reports and remote diagnostic capabilities. Remote access through high speed
broadband connection allows engineers and technicians from all over the country to access
components for assisted troubleshooting and repair. Typically ETS units require little to no
maintenance and have components that are easily replaceable if they should fail. Initial spare parts
kits are included in the total project cost
4.4.3 Heat Purchase/Sale
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The heat purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential energy buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential heat purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
The energy purchasers will be residential customers. The ETS units are submetered, and can
be enabled and disabled individually remotely from the power plant.
Proposed heat sales will range from $.08 to perhaps $.15/kWhr. It is the intention of the utility
to make wind heat available at all time for 50% or less than the existing diesel price.
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 and provide most recent heating fuel invoice that supports the
amount identified in “Project Benefits” subpart b below.
Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability.
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
Existing Heating Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration
i. Number of generators/boilers/other
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other
iii. Generator/boilers/other type
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other
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 $1,400.00
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor $2,800.00
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]
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal]
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
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v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
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]
Wind
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh]
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
b) Development cost $0
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $4,200.00
d) Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity Varies based on wind availablility and increased efficiency of wind system
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation 0
b) Current price of displaced fuel stove oil purchase price
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c) Other economic benefits
d) Alaska public benefits
Heat Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for heat purchase/sale Currently $0.10 per kWhr
Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio
Payback (years) 6 years
4.4.5 Building Efficiency
Please address the following items related to the proposed location of the heating project. If
more than one building will be impacted, please address this information for each building.
The proposed project will be installed in residential homes within the community. Building
information will vary based on individual residence, so averages are supplied from home energy
information collected in Kwigillingok.
• Building name – Homeowner residence
• Type or primary usage of the building - residential
• Location – Varies (all in Kwigillingok)
• Hours of operation – N/A
• Single structure or multiple units – single structure
• Total square footage – approx. 1000 sq.ft.
• Electrical consumption per year -
• Heating oil/fuel consumption per year -
• Average number of occupants – 4-5 family members
• Has an energy audit been performed? When? Please provide a copy of the energy
audit, if applicable. – No
• Have building thermal energy efficiency upgrades been completed? - No, but
preference will be given to houses that have been weatherized.
• If the building is not yet constructed please provide evidence of the value of
planned building envelope efficiency investments beyond typical construction
practices. Include anticipated savings associated with efficiency investments if
available. – All structures planned for installation, currently exist.
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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. In order for the applicant to receive credit for ting fuel displaced
the applicant must provide the most recent invoice for heating fuel purchased.
• Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Heat 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
Kwigillingok is a Yu’pik community located on the western shore of Kuskokwim Bay near the
mouth of the Kuskokwim River. It lies 77 air miles southwest of Bethel and 388 miles west of
Anchorage. Kwig is a Census Designated Place in the Bethel region. The community lies at
59°52′20″N 163°09′58″W. Kwig is located in a northerly marine climate, which keeps the
community from having dramatic swings in temperature, meaning that summers are relatively
cool, and winters are relatively warm. Annual precipitation averages 22 inches, with 43 inches of
snowfall annually. Summer temperatures range from 41 to 57 °F, and winter temperatures
average 6 to 24 °F.
The current population of Kwigillingok is 317 individuals. While the median income for
Kwigillingok is $43,750, 29% of the population lives in poverty, and 28% of the population
makes $5,000 or less annually, compared to 20% of Alaskan residents who fall into the same
income bracket. Subsistence hunting remains an important part of the lives of the people of
Kwig. There were 96 households in the village in 2010, and the average household size and the
average family size was 4.89 individuals.
Kwig produces power using diesel fuel and five Windmatic 17s wind turbines, the base rate of
electricity is $.61 kWh. Residents heat their homes using heating fuel #1. This fuel barged into
the community between spring thaw and winter freeze. The 2012 residential rate for heating fuel
was $6.45/gallon.
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
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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.
The proposed work on this project would begin immediately upon execution of a grant
agreement. Community buildings and homes would be designated for installation and project
materials would be procured to be available in time for the last barge of the 2014 season.
Installation and commissioning of ETS units would be completed before the end of 2014 with
monitoring and data collection occurring into 2015.
Kwigillingok has worked through numerous grant opportunities, including DCCED, AEA REF,
EECBG and others. All grants are executed in compliance and projects have been completed to
proposed scope.
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,
2013.
The community of Kwigillingok is supportive of this project and the installation of additional ETS
units. There is no known or anticipated opposition to the project.
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.
The budget for this project will come from REF funding and a local match from KPC for laborer
and technician payroll during the install of the ETS units. KPC is committed to providing the
match for this project, as funding will create additional employment opportunity in our
community and great savings to our residents.
The metering and monitoring equipment necessary for operations reporting is already installed
in the KPC power plant with the existing ETS units.
Total anticipated project cost and cost for this phase is $302,737.00
Requested grant funding is $293,737.00
Applicant matching funds are $9,000.00 in cash
The cost estimates for the project are based on varying sources of current quotes, estimated
materials and labor projections, and previous invoices on installation of ETS devices in Kwig. All
grant funds will be expended on costs directly related to the performance of the scope of work
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and administration and reporting of grant activities. The match funds contribution for the project
come from the Kwig Power Company as a cash match towards payroll for local technicians to
perform the ETS installation. This provides a total of $9,000.00 to the project in labor payroll and
decreases the AEA REF fund request to $293,737.00.
The Milestone summary cost items below include freight, all materials for installation and
commissioning, and contingency costs.
1 Final determination and survey of homes for
install (community designation)
$ 18,250
2 Purchase ETS units, hardware and controls for
install
$ 139,303
3 Freight all items to site $ 45,925
4 Install hardware and ETS units $ 45,509
5 Commission additional controls unit $ 43,300
6 Monitor and Reporting $ 10,450
Total Project Cost $ 302,737
Match Funds From Puvurnaq Power
Company (payroll)
$ 9,000
REF Grant Funds Requested $ 293,737
Applications MUST include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
section 2.3.2 of this application, (I. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design, III.
Final Design and Permitting, and IV. Construction and Commissioning). Please use the tables
provided below to detail your proposed project’s budget. Be sure to use one table for each
phase of your project.
If you have any question regarding how to prepare these tables or if you need assistance preparing the
application please feel free to contact AEA at 907-771-3031 or by emailing the Grant Administrator,
Shawn Calfa, at scalfa@aidea.org.
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE- Fund
Grant
Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
Finalize installation details
(community designation) 8/14
$ 18,250 $ $ 18,250
Purchase ETS units, hardware
and controls for install 8/14
$ 139,303 $ $ 139,303
Freight all items to site 9/14 $ 45,925 $ $ 45,925
Install hardware and ETS units 10/14 $ 36,509 $9,000 $ 45,509
Commission additional controls
unit 12/14
$ 43,300 $ $ 43,300
Monitor and Reporting 6/15 $ 10,450 $ $ 10,450
TOTALS $293,737 $9,000 $302,737
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $19,925 $9,000 $28,925
Travel & Per Diem $10,100 $0 $10,100
Equipment $0 $0 $0
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Materials & Supplies $185,212 $0 $185,212
Contractual Services $78,500 $0 $78,500
Construction Services $0 $0 $0
Other $0 $0 $0
TOTALS $293,737 $9,000 $302,737
SECTION 10 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name: Kwig Power Company
Regular Election is held:
Date: September 18, 2013
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
William Igkurak
KPC General Manager
At will
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
William Igkurak
KPC General Manager
At will
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: PO 90, Kwigillingok, AK 99622
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Phone Number: 907-588-8626
Fax Number: 907-588-8627
E-mail Address: wmigkurak@hughes.net,
wmigkurak@att.net
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0097305
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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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 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 heat projects only: 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. One paper copy and one 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 William Igkurak
Signature
Title Kwig Power Company, General Manager
Date September 18, 2013