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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3 Letters of Support Cosmos Hills HydroSeptember 19, 2013 Mr. Steve Gilbert Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts Alaska Village Electric Cooperative 4831 Eagle Street Anchorage, Ak 99503 Regarding: Letter of Support for Renewable Energy Grant Program Round VII: Cosmos Hills Hydro Project Dear Mr. Gilbert: The NANA Regional Corporation understands that the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) is requesting funding from the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund, Round VII, for design and permitting of a hydroelectric project in the Cosmos Hills. The hydroelectric facility would serve Kobuk, Shungnak, and Ambler. The project is crucial to stabilizing energy costs in these communities, which is important since they experience some of the highest energy costs in the State of Alaska. Costs are especially high because often barge fuel delivery to the villages is impossible due to low water in the Kobuk River. AVEC and NANA have been studying the hydroelectric potential in the region for the last four years. It has been determined that hydropower is feasible in the region. NANA fully supports this important project and AVEC's request for AEA funding for the design and permitting phase. AVEC is welcome to include this letter in the grant application package. NANA's in -kind contribution is attached to the letter.. Sincerely, Sonny Adams � ,� Project Manager NANA Regional Corp. NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. • P.O. eox49, Kotzebue, Alaska, 9975T • T: (907) 442-3301, (800) 478-3301, F: (907) 442-4161 • nana.com/regional NANA Regional Corporation's In -Kind Contributions to Kogoluktuk River Hydroelectric Project NANA commits to providing a Working Group that will assist the project in the following ways: • Keep the community and regional leaders and residents informed on the progress of the project • Organize and hold community meetings and presentations within the region • Promote the project within the region and throughout the state • Assist with coordinating the transfer of the right-of-way and property that will be required for this project NANA understands that the next phase of the project will be approximately two years in duration and will be to complete the 65% design and permitting. NANA estimates that the above efforts will cost in excess of $75,000, Northwest Arctic Borough Ambler Buckland Candle Deering Kiana Kivalina Kobuk Kotzebue Noatak Noorvik Selawik Shungnak Kotzebue 9/13/2013 September 12, 2013 Mr. Steve Gilbert Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts Alaska Village Electric Cooperative 4831 Eagle Street Anchorage, AK 99503 Regarding: Letter of Support for Renewable Energy Grant Program Round VII: Cosmos Hills Hydro Project Dear Mr. Gilbert: Northwest Arctic Borough understands that the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) is requesting funding from the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund, Round VII, for design and permitting of a hydroelectric project in the Cosmos Hills. The hydroelectric facility would serve Kobuk, Shungnak and Ambler. This project is crucial to stabilizing energy costs in these communities, which is important since they experience some of the highest energy costs in the State of Alaska. Costs are especially high because often barge fuel delivery to the villages is impossible due to low water in the Kobuk River. We know that AVEC has been studying the hydroelectric potential in the region for the last four years with the full support of NANA. It has been determined that hydropower is feasible in the region and it is time to move forward. We fully support this critically important project and AVEC's request for AEA funding for the next phase. Our Regional Strategic Energy planning, recognizes this project as one with high potential for development. In our Borough it is recognized that all Stakeholders needs to work together for the development of the local resources. This effort will create a more sustainable and cleaner future for the coming generations. S' erel /V } ingemaz Northwest Arctic Borough Energy & Resource Coordinator F. O. Box 1110 Kotzebue, Alaska 99752 (907) 442-2500 • Fax (907) 442-2930 • www.nwabor.org Native Village of Shungnak PO Box 64 Shungnak, AK 99773 Pho11e:9fl7 437-216a Fax; 9VI,%%37'-2183 Email: tribeclerk@issingnak,.org September 127 2013 Mr. Steve Gilbert Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts Alaska Village Electric Cooperative 4831 Eagle Street Anchorage, AK 99503 RE; Cosmos Hills Hydroelectric project —Regional Support Dear Mr. Gilbert: The Native Village of Shungnak understands that the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) i� requesting funding from the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy fund, Round 7, for design and permitting of a hydroelectric project in the Cosmos Mills. The hydroelectric facility would serve Shungnak, Kobuk and Ambler. This project is crucial to stabilizing energy costs in our community, which is Important since we experience some of the highest energy costs in the State of Alaska. Costs are especially high because often barge fuel delivery to our villages Is impossible due to low water in the Kobuk River, We know that AVEC has been studying the hydroelectric potential in the region for the last four years. It has been determined that hydropower is feasible in the region and it is time to move forward. The Native Village of Shungnak fully supports this critically important project and AVEC's request for ALA, funding. Sincerely, /�. /1'1e odrn aS/dT/n�_ City of Shungnak PO Box 59 Shungnak, AK 99773 Phone 907-437-2161 Fax 907-437-2176 Email: shungnak@gmail.com September 13, 2013 Mr. Steve Gilbert Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts Alaska Village Electric Cooperative 4831 Eagle Street Anchorage, AK 99503 RE: Cosmos Hills Hydroelectric Project — Regional Support Dear Mr. Gilbert: The City of Shungnak understands that the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) is requesting funding from the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund, Round 7, for design and permitting of a hydroelectric project in the Cosmos Hills. The hydroelectric facility would serve Shungnak, Kobuk and Ambler. This project is crucial to stabilizing energy costs in our community, which is important since we experience some of the highest energy costs in the State of Alaska. Costs are especially high because often barge fuel delivery to our villages is impossible due to low water in the Kobuk River. We know that AVEC has been studying the hydroelectric potential in the region for the last four years. It has been determined that hydropower is feasible in the region and it is time to move forward. The City of Shungnak fully supports this critically important project and AVEC's request for AEA funding. Sincerely, Melvin Lee /, 1 V. Mayor �' Sep 18 13 02:51p Cityof Rmbler 9074452174 p.2 City of Ambler PC Box 9 Ambler, AK 99786 Phone:907-445.2122 Fax:907-445-2174 Email: cityofambierak@starband.net September 11, 2013 Mr. Steve Gilbert Manager, Projects Development and Key Accounts Alaska Village Electric Cooperative 4831 Eagle Street Anchorage, AK99503 RE: Cosmos Hills Hydroelectric Project —Regional Support Dear Mr. Gilbert: The City of Ambler understands thatthe Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEQ is requesting funding from the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund, Round 7, for design and permitting of a hydroelectric project in the Cosmos Hills. The hydroelectric facility would serve Ambler, Shungnak and Kobuk. This project is crucial to stabilizing energy costs in our community, which is important since we experience some of the highest energy costs in the State of Alaska. Costs are especially high because often barge fuel delivery to our villages is Impossible due to low water in the Kobuk River. We know that AvrC has been studying the hydroelectric potential in the region for the last four years. It has been determined that hydropower is feasible In the region and it is time to move forward. The Cl ty of Ambler fully supports AVEC's request for AEA funding for the next phase of this critically jmparta nt project. 5incerclh (%' as n , UiT/I (1� Wilbur Esenituk, Mayor '`a Cosmos Hills Hvdro Droiect for Ambler Shunenak & Kobuk Ctuestionare Kogoluktuk river, northwest of Kobuk. The Cosmos Hills Hydro project has the potential to significantly lower the cost of electricity for the communities of Ambler, Shungnak and Kobuk and could potentially allow space heating of households with electricity. This would make the 3 communities less dependent on imported Diesel fuel and lower cost of living. Development of an electric intertie (power -line), between Ambler and Shungnak and the construction of a Hydro project, takes a lot of planning and preliminary work. At this time more funding is needed to keep the stream gages functional and allow for final data collection and conceptual design. Support is also needed to show funding agencies that the communities want to see progress in this effort. This questionnaire looks for the local support in this venture. If you support the continuous effort from AVEC, NANA and NWAB to look for funding for this project then sign below.. 1 AM A CURRENT AVEC MEMBER IN AMBLER AND I SUPPORT THE CONTINUOUS EFFORT OF ALL REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO LOOK FOR FUNDING TO POSSIBLY DEVELOP A HYDRO POWER GENERATION PROJECT IN THE COSMOS HILLS, TO OFFSET THE USE OF DIESEL FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION IN THE COMMUNITIES OF KOBUK,SHUNGNAK AND AMBLER. Signed by; --��� �� Date: r �� Cosmos Hills Hydro Droiect for Ambler Shunenak & Kobuk Questjonare Kogoluktuk river, northwest of Kobuk. The Cosmos Hills Hydro project has the potential to significantly lower the cost of electricity for the communities of Ambler, Shungnak and Kobuk and could potentially allow space heating of households with electricity. This would make the 3 communities less dependent on imported Diesel fuel and lower cost of living. Development of an electric intertie (power -line), between Ambler and Shungnak and the construction of a Hydro project, takes a lot of planning and preliminary work. At this time more funding is needed to keep the stream gages functional and allow for final data collection and conceptual design. Support is also needed to show funding agencies that the communities want to see progress in this effort. This questionnaire looks for the local support in this venture. If you support the continuous effort from AVEC, NANA and N WAB to look for funding for this project then sign below.. I AM A CURRENT AVEC MEMBER IN AMBLER AND I SUPPORT THE CONTINUOUS EFFORT OF ALL REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO LOOK FOR FUNDING TO POSSIBLY DEVELOP A HYDRO POWER GENERATION PROJECT IN THE COSMOS HILLS, TO OFFSET THE USE OF DIESEL FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION IN THE COMMUNITIES OF KOBUK,SHUNGNAK AND AMBLER. Signed by Date: Cosmos Hills Hvdro Drolect for Ambler Shungnak & Kobuk Questjonare Kogoluktuk river, northwest of Kobuk. The Cosmos Hills Hydro project has the potential to significantly lower the cost of electricity for the communities of Ambler, Shungnak and Kobuk and could potentially allow space heating of households with electricity. This would make the 3 communities less dependent on imported Diesel fuel and lower cost of living. Development of an electric intertie (power -line), between Ambler and Shungnak and the construction of a Hydro project, takes a lot of planning and preliminary work. At this time more funding is needed to keep the stream gages functional and allow for final data collection and conceptual design. Support is also needed to show funding agencies that the communities want to see progress in this effort. This questionnaire looks for the local support in this venture. If you support the continuous effort from AVEC, NANA and NWAB to look for funding for this project then sign below.. I AM A CURRENT AVEC MEMBER IN AMBLER AND I SUPPORT THE CONTINUOUS EFFORT OF ALL REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO LOOK FOR FUNDING TO POSSIBLY DEVELOP A HYDRO POWER GENERATION PROJECT IN THE COSMOS HILLS, TO OFFSET THE USE OF DIESEL FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION IN THE COMMUNITIES OF KOBUK,SHUNGNAK AND AMBLER. Signed by; I� (� tG —� l % 1 CX�L�,cQ,Qr� f Date: Cosmos Hills Hvdro Droiect for Ambler Shunl?nak & Kobuk Questionare Kogoluktuk river, northwest of Kobuk. The Cosmos Hills Hydro project has the potential to significantly lower the cost of electricity for the communities of Ambler, Shungnak and Kobuk and could potentially allow space heating of households with electricity. This would make the 3 communities less dependent on imported Diesel fuel and lower cost of living. Development of an electric intertie (power -line), between Ambler and Shungnak and the construction of a Hydro project, takes a lot of planning and preliminary work. At this time more funding is needed to keep the stream gages functional and allow for final data collection and conceptual design. Support is also needed to show funding agencies that the communities want to see progress in this effort. This questionnaire looks for the local support in this venture. If you support the continuous effort from AVEC, NANA and NWAB to look for funding for this project then sign below.. I AM A CURRENT AVEC MEMBER IN AMBLER AND I SUPPORT THE CONTINUOUS EFFORT OF ALL REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO LOOK FOR FUNDING TO POSSIBLY DEVELOP A HYDRO POWER GENERATION PROJECT IN THE COSMOS HILLS, TO OFFSET THE USE OF DIESEL FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION IN THE COMMUNITIES OF KOBUK,SHUNGNAK AND AMBLER. Signed by; � ���� _ % / Date: Cosmos Hills Hydro Droiect for Ambler,5hunenak & Kobuk Questionare Kogoluktuk river, northwest of Kobuk. The Cosmos Hills Hydro project has the potential to significantly lower the cost of electricity for the communities of Ambler, Shungnak and Kobuk and could potentially allow space heating of households with electricity. This would make the 3 communities less dependent on imported Diesel fuel and lower cost of living. Development of an electric intertie (power -line), between Ambler and Shungnak and the construction of a Hydro project, takes a lot of planning and preliminary work. At this time more funding is needed to keep the stream gages functional and allow for final data collection and conceptual design. Support is also needed to show funding agencies that the communities want to see progress in this effort. This questionnaire looks for the local support in this venture. If you support the continuous effort from AVEC, NANA and NWAB to look for funding for this project then sign below.. 1 AM A CURRENT AVEC MEMBER IN AMBLER AND I SUPPORT THE CONTINUOUS EFFORT OF ALL REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO LOOK FOR FUNDING TO POSSIBLY DEVELOP A HYDRO POWER GENERATION PROJECT IN THE COSMOS HILLS, TO OFFSET THE USE OF DIESEL FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION IN THE COMMUNITIES OF KOBUK,SHUNGNAK AND AMBLER. Signed by; Date: