HomeMy WebLinkAboutFour Villages App 20130924_152447Renewable Energy Fund Round VII
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Application Forms and Instructions
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This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form
for Round VII of the Renewable Energy Fund. A separate application form is available for
projects with a primary purpose of producing heat (see RFA section 1.5). This is the standard
form for all other projects, including projects that will produce heat and el ectricity. An electronic
version of the Request for Applications (RFA) and both application forms is available online at:
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/REFund7.h tml .
• 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 .orq .
• 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)
Nuvlsta Light and Electric Cooperative
Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End
45-2575211
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Tax ID # Tax Status: __ For-proflt ....2L.._Non-proflt _Government (check one)
Date of last financial statement audit:
Mailing Address Physical Address
219 E. International Airport Rd, Ste 100 219 E. International Airport Rd, Ste 100
Anchorage, AK 99518 Anchorage, AK 99518
Telephone: (907) 565-4213 Fax: (907) 565-4217 Email: pmurphy@nuvlstacoop.org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT I GRANTS MANAGER
Name Title
Patri cia Murphy Acting Executive Director
Mailing Address
219 E. International Airport Rd , Ste 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99518
Telephone Fax Email
(907) 565-4213 (907) 565-4213 pmurphy@nuvlstacoop.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 the project by
or the applicant's board of directors, executive management, or other governing
<NQ) 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)
C§> 1.2.3 As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
or follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
No agreement (Section 3 of the RFA).
~ 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the award as
or identified in the Standard Grant Agreement template at
No httg:/ /www .ake n erg~autho ri tv . org/veeg/G rant-T emglate. gdf. (Any exceptions
should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.)
~ 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
or funds for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the
No project and who will be the primary beneficiaries.
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SECTION 2 -PROJECT SUMMARY
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This section is intended to be no more than a 2-3 page oveNiew of your project.
2.1 Project Title -(Provide a ~to z word title for your project). Type in space below.
Four Village s lntertie Design
2.2 Project Location -
Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project in the subsections below.
2.2.1 Location of Project -Latitude and longitude, street address, or community name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google Maps by finding you project's location on the map
and then right clicking with the mouse and selecting What is here? The coordinates will be displayed in the Google
search window above the map in a format as follows: 61 . 195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining
this information please contact AEA at 907-771-3031 .
Community Latitude Longitude
decimal degrees decimal degrees
Bethel, Alaska 60.7922 N 161 .7558 w
Akiachak, Alaska 60.9094 N 161.4314 w
Akiak, Alaska 60.9122 N 161.2139W
Kwethluk, Alaska 60.8122 N 161.4358 w
2.2.2 Community benefiting -Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
See Table 2 .2.1
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind Biomass or Biofuels (excluding heat-only)
Hydro, Including Run of River Hydrokinetic
Geothermal, Excluding Heat Pumps X Transmission of Renewable Energy
Solar Photovoltaic Storage of Renewable
X Other (Describe) Conservation and Efficiency Small Natural Gas
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Construction Construction
Reconnaissance Final Design and Permitting
X Feasibility and Conceptual Design Construction and Commissioning
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project.
This project will perform initial design, right-of-way planning , and environmental work for transmission
lines between the communities shown in Table 2.2.1 in the region . This project will connect closest and
largest population center villages shown in table 2.2.1. This initial village group connection is a critical
foundation block for the region intertie system, and enables access to alternative energy options . All
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communities currently have diesel power plants. Subsequent phases to complete design and perform
construction are contingent upon the techn ical findings and community acceptance under this phase.
2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel
costs, lower energy costs, local jobs created, etc.)
This project will involve preliminary design and pre-construction activities for transmi ssion lines between
the communities. Transmission lines connecting these communities will allow energy production and
distribution to operate at higher efficiency, resulting in lower energy costs and increased reliability. In
previous projects, interties between communities have decreased operation and maintenance costs,
diesel fuel consumption, and increased energy distribution efficiency.
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.
Environmental and Permitting
Geotechnical
Right-Of-Way
Public Outreach
Initial Design
Total Funding Request
$ 150,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 1 00,000.00
$ 200,000.00
$ 600,000.00
$1 ,250,000.00
2.7 COSTANDBENEATSUMARY
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 $1 ,250,000.00
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $
2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $
2.7.4 Other grant funds to be provided $
2.7.5 Other grant applications not yet approved $
2.7.6 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.4) $1,250,00.00
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 $1,250,00.00
4.4.4, including estimates through construction.
2.7.8 Additional Performance Monitoring Equipment not covered $
by the project but required for the Grant Only applicable to
construction phase projects.
2.7.9 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $
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
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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.
Patricia Murphy, Acting Executive Director
Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative
219 E. International Airport Rd, STE 1 00
Anchorage, Alaska 99518
Phone: (907) 565-4213
pm urphy@ nuvistacoop.org
PI fll ease 1 "d db I out orm prov1 e eow. y dd dd ". ou may a a 1t1ona rows as nee d d e .
Milestones Tasks
Task 1: Data Collection A sse mble all relevant information
Evaluate loads, line sizing, interconnection issues,
Task 2 : Initial Design operations, line routing, cost estimating, and prepa re
drawings
Task 3 : Geotechnical Investigate subsurface conditions in areas of concern Investigation
Task 4 : Environm ental Evaluate document environmental resources, and
Documentation & Permitting id entify and prepare draft environmental permits
Task 5: R.O.W Acquisition Identify land status, communicate with land owners,
Plann ing & Negotiation and develop an acquisition and negotiation strategy
Task 6: Public Outreach Conduct public outreach with the public & affected
organizations
Task 7: Draft Report & Drawings Prepare a draft design, study report with drawings
Task 8: Final Report & Drawings Complete the desig n, study report with drawings &
recommendations
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Date Date
7/01/14 9/30/14
10/1/14 6/30/15
1/1/15 3/31/15
1/1/15 9/30/15
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3.3 Project Resources
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Describe the personnel, contractors, accounting or bookkeeping personnel or firms, equipment,
and services you will use to accomplish the project. Include any partnerships or commitments
with other entities you have or anticipate will be needed to complete your project. Describe any
existing contracts and the selection process you may use for major equipment purchases or
contracts. Include brief resumes and references for known, key personnel , contractors, and
suppliers as an attachment to your application.
Dryden & LaRue-consulting engineers to be contracted to perform initial design
E-3 Environmental-consulting engineers to be contracted to conduct NEPA documentation and
permitting, right of way acquisition planning, and public outreach
Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative -project management
3.4 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
Please provide an alternative contact person and their contact information.
E-3 Environmental and Dryden & LaRue will report to Nuvista on the project progress and status . Nuvista
will report to AEA as needed to keep the Authority informed.
Alternate contact:
Rosetta Alcantra, General Manager
E-3 Environmental
219 E. International Airport Road , Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99518
Phone: (907) 565-4200
ralcantra@ E3Aiaska.com
Dryden & LaRue, Inc.
3305 Arctic Blvd., Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 349-6653 phone
(907) 522-1182 fax
office@ drydenlarue .c om
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
Wetlands and/or poor soil are prevalent in the proposed project area. Installing transmission lines in an
area with ground conditions such as these could potentially be a technically challenging and expensive
task. A geotechnical investigation will examine the ground conditions and make recommendations for
foundations, or areas to avoid. Also, alternative routes may be examined for the interties .
Commun ities may object to the project for various internal reasons. Public outreach will be conducted to
explain the purpose , need , and benefits of the project. Depending on the reason for opposition, a more
in-depth explanation of the proposed project may be required. In the worst case scenario, a community
may have to be dropped from the project.
Calista Corporation owns the subsurface of the land throughout the proposed project area, while the land
surface is owned by individual village and native corporations. If the owner of the land surface d isagrees
w ith the proposed project, alternative routes may be examined. In the worst case scenario, a community
may have to be dropped from the project.
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SECTION 4-PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• The level of Information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available .
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project. For pre-construction applications, describe
the resource to the extent known. For design and permitting or construction projects, please
provide feasibility documents, design documents, and permitting documents (if applicable) as
attachments to this application.
lnterieing these communities is expected to result overall in less operations a nd maintenance costs and
increased reliability as compared to the current situation of isolated systems.
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.
Each village is isolated from others and not connected by a grid. Each village has it s own diesel power
plant and bulk fuel storage.
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 .
Diesel fuel is used to produce energy in these communities. If the project is deemed viable, there is
potential that some communities may change their power plants to back-up generators, not only would this
save on diesel fuel consumption and increase generation efficiency, but also would lower the cost of
operation and ma intenance of power plant facilities.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your proj ect may have on energy
customers.
Energy generated diesel power pl ants are largely used for electricity. lntertie ing communities are expected
to decrease costs and increase reliability for consumers.
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4.3 Proposed System
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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
Initial Design will be performed to detail the installation of transmission lines between the communities listed
in Table 2.2.1 to create small power grids. Specific details will be determined during the Initial Design .
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the project
or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
Local tribal and village corporations that are involved and own the land surface will be informed of the study
upon receipt of funding. Land status and ownership research and coordination will also commence at that
time. This project includes public outreach and right-of-way acquisition planning components.
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 includes the preparation of environmental documentation and draft permit applications .
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
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Environmental aspects will be investigated and documented under the environmental and permitting
component.
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 examp le: Applicants records or analysis, industry standards,
consultant or manufacturer's estimat es.
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 initial design phase of this project will cost $1,250,000.00. Total project costs are undeterminable prior
to the completion of Phase I. Upon completion of the initi a l design, more accurate figure s for total project
cost will be calculated. There is no other source of funding for this phase of the work.
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the appli cant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
There will be no facilities constructed during the first phase of the project, therefore no operational and/or
maintenance costs will be acquired.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchas e/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price -at a minimum indi cate a price rang e
• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
Energy distribution will be among the villages listed in table 2.2.1. Energy costs after project completion will
be calculated during the initial design. Power customers will be the utilities serving the re s id en ts of the
villages involved in the project, along with local businesses, organizations, and other facilities.
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.
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Renewable Energy Source
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The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is avai lable on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability.
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 4 power plants ------------------------------------
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other Varies ------------------------------------iii. Generator/boilers/other type Varies ------------------------------------iv. Age of generators/boilers/other Varies ------------------------------------v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other Varies ------------------------------------
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor Varies -------------------------------------------ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor Varies
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
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
Total for all4 communities: 48,235,016 KwH
Total for all4 communities: 3,512 ,947 gal
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Increasing
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
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 Assoc iation and Anchorage Municipal Lig ht and Power.
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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]
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]
a)
b)
c)
d)
a)
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood or pellets [cords, green tons,
dry tons]
iv. Other
Project Cost
Total capital cost of new system
Development cost
Annual O&M cost of new system
Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
Amount of fuel displaced for
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
i. Electricity Approximately $230,000.00/year for fuel and $200,000.00/year for operations
and maintenance
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel
c) Other economic benefits Increased reliability in the power supply
d) Alaska public benefits Decreased subsidies form the PCE program
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale To be determined
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a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio
Payback (years)
4.4.5 Impact on Rates
To be determined
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Briefly explain what if any effect your project will have on electrical rates in the proposed benefit
area. If the is for a PCE eligible utility please discus what the expected impact would be for both
pre and post PCE.
It is expected that the pre and post PCE electrical rates will decrease
SECTION 5-PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings,
and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project.
The benefits information should include the following:
• Potential annual fuel displacement (gallons and dollars) over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
• Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
• Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)
• Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
• Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
Previously, interties were constructed between the villages on Nelson Island in Alaska-Toksook Bay,
Tununak, Nightmute. Wind turbines had been installed on the island prior to the interties. Upon
completion of the project, two of the three diesel power plants were converted to back-up generators,
saving $200,000 a year on operation and maintenance costs and the communities were saving $230,000
in diesel fuel consumption. Along with the savings, efficiency of the energy generation and distribution
system increased by 25%. Comparable results in the three villages are expected for this project.
5.1.1 Public Benefit for Projects with Private Sector Sales
Projects that include sales of power to private sector businesses (sawmills, cruise ships, mines,
etc .), please provide a brief description of the direct and indirect public benefits derived from the
project as well as the private sector benefits and complete the table below. See section 1.6 in
the Request for Applications for more information.
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month}
Estimated sales (kWh}
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at
private sector businesses ($)
Estimated sales (kWh}
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the
Alaskan public ($}
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SECTION 6-SUSTAINABILITY
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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 completed project would be maintained by the existing utility companies serving these communities.
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.
Upon approval, work will begin July 2014 Nuvista has already begun coordination with Dryden & LaRue
and E3-Environmental on the work for the project.
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.
It is anticipated that the project will generally be supported by the local communities as long as the
communities are involved and the development is conducted in a responsible manner.
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.
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding source and your financial commitment to the
project
This phase is estimated to cost $1 ,250,000.00. No private additional funds are available at thi s t ime.
Please provide a short narrative, and cost estimate, identifying the metering equipment, and its
related use to comply with the operations reporting requirement identified in Section 3. 15 of the
Request for Applica tions.
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Applications MUST include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
section 2.3.2 of this application, (1. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design, Ill.
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 sea/fa @aidea.org.
Source of
Matching
Anticipated Grantee Funds:
RE· Fund CasMn-Milestone or Task Completion Grant Funds Matching kind/Federal TOTALS
Date Funds Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project. $ $ $
See Milestone list below. )
Task 1 Data Collection 9/30/2014 $50,000.00 $ $50,000.00
Task 2 Initial Designs 6/30/2015 $400,000.00 $ $400,000.00
Task 3 Geotechnical 3/31/2015 $200,000.00 $ $200,000.00 Investigation
Task 4 Environmental & 9/30/2015 $150,000.00 $ $150,000.00 Permitting
Task 5 ROW Acquisition 9/30/2015 $100,000.00 $ $100,000.00 Planning
Task 6 Public Outreach 9/30/2015 $200 ,000.00 $ $200,000.00
Task 7 Draft Project & 1/31 /2016 $100,000.00 $ $100,000.00 Drawings
Task 8 Final Report & 4/30/2016 $50,000.00 $ $50,000.00 Drawings
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TOTALS $1,250,000.00 $ $1,250,000 .00
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Direct Labor & Benefits $88,000.00 $ $88,000.00
Travel & Per Diem $10,000.00 $ $10,000.00
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $2,000.00 $ $2,000.00
Contractual Services $1,150,000.00 $ $1,150,000.00
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $1,250,000 .00 $ $1 ,25 0,000.00
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I SECTION 10-AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
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Community/Grantee Name: Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Regular Election is held: Yes Date: 5/2/2013
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term
Patricia Murphy Acting Executive
Director
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term
Meera Kohler Secretary
Grantee Contact Information:
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Mailing Address: 219 E. International Airport Road, Ste 100
Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone Number:
(907) 565-4213
Fax Number:
(907) 565-4217
E-mail Address:
pmurphy @ nuvistacoop.orq
Federal Tax ID #:
45-2575211
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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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 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. An electronic version of the entire application on CD or other electronic media, per
RFA Section 1.7.
F. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name Patricia Murphy
Signature
Title
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VILLAGE A
VILLAGE A
Population ___ _
Electrical
Peak Load ___ _
Average Load __ _
Generation ----XXX XX ______ _
VILLAGE 8
Population ___ _
Electrical
Peak Load ___ _
Average Load __ _
Generation ----XX XXX _______ _
VILLAGE 8
SAMPLE INTERTIE
Line Length: 22 miles
Electrical
Line voltage: 12kV
Line configuration : Single Pole
Maximum load : 500kW
Averageload :200kW
Prime Generation: 300kW
Standby Generation : 600kW
Land Status
Federal : 7 miles
State : 12 miles
Village : 3 miles
Estimated Cost: $11 ,000 ,000
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CALISTA CORPORATION
Septe mber 23, 2013
Patty Murphy, Acting Executive Director
N uv is ta L ight and E l ectric Cooperative
2 19 E . International Airport Road , Suite 100
Anchorage, A laska 99518
S ubj ect: Letter of Support
Dear Ms. Murphy,
Cali sta Corporation is in support of th e projects and activities of the N uv i st a Light a nd E lectri c
Coop erati ve, Inc. esp ecially in r egards to the following:
Four Villages Intertie Design : 1.250 million (M) a Reg ion-Wide Pha s in g Feasibility thi s
task pe rform s the initi a l des ign of th e s ub-reg io n #I grid to connect Be th e l, Akiachak, Akiak ,
and Kweth luk v ill ages. The co nn ection to Kweth luk wi ll require a major ri ve r crossing for
both linkage and access t o a lt ernative e ne rgy.
As yo u know, our region has approx im at e ly 25,000 res id ent s. 85% of th e po pul at io n is Yupik
Eskimo. T he area has v irtuall y no road s; travel is by sma ll a ircraft, river boats in summer a nd snow-
machines in w in te r . T he c ha ll e nges our communi ty faces regardin g energy, energy cost s are a
s ig nifi cant burden for the people of our region and a constant drag on o ur eco no my . Add iti ona ll y, we
a re often faced wi th communi ty concern s regarding the e n v iro nmenta l impact that e nergy productio n
has on the pri stine w ild erness that s urrounds o ur communi ty. We s upport N uvista's effort to bring
c larity to many of th e e nergy is sues facing o ur com muniti es, it 's tribal members a nd key
infrastru ctu re se rv in g all th e residents and tribes in our region .
Pl ease co ns id e r this application careful. We are prepared to participate and support the efforts of
N uv ista in this und e rtaking . If you have qu estio ns or require additional info rmati o n, pl ease d o no t
hes itate to ca ll or email.
S in cere ly,
CALISTA CO RPORATION
(!Ldv
Andrew Guy
P res id e nt & CEO
30 1 Ca li sta Court, Su1t e A, Anchorage, AK 99518
t· (907) 279-5516 * f: (907) 272-5060 * calista@ca hs tacorp com
RESOLUTION 13-09-05
VIA Poll-Vote
WHEREAS, because of the high fuel and electrical energy cost in rural Alaska, it is prudent
that Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc. ("Nuvista") continue to seek the development
and advancement of alternative, clean electric energy sources such as hydropower which could
provide lower energy costs and more stable electrical rates in the long term for Southwest
Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the interconnection of rural communities is essential to improve economies of
scale of existing power generation as well as to provide for the distribution of hydropower when
it becomes available,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Nuvista shall seek funding up to $1 .25 million
from the State of Alaska and/or the Federal Government for the purpose of design of a sub-
region grid to connect Bethel, Akiachak, Akiak, and Kwethluk villages; and
BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Director of Nuvista is hereby authorized to
do and perform any and all such acts, including execution of any and all documents and
certificates, as shall be deemed necessary or advisable, to carry out the purposes and intent of the
foregoing resolution.
DATED this _20_ day of September, 2013 .
Board Yes
George Guy, Chair Yes
Gene Peltola, Vice-Chair Yes
Ron Hoffman, Treasurer Yes
Meera Kohler, Secretary Yes
William lgkurak, At-Large Yes
No Comment
email9/20/13
scan & email9/20/13
phone call 9/24/13
email 9/20/13
text 9/21113
Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc.
301 Ca{;,,·ta C ourt, S TE ,\, .l 11cl w rage, ,-U \ 995 18
(907} 279-5 5 /fi ·· f90 7} 172-5060 F ax ·-.\'ul'i .,laCoop .Ot :f!,
Kl\'1~'l'IILlTKI TCORI,OIL\'l"'ED
P.O . Box 110 Kwcthlul... AK 99621 Phone : t<>0 7l 757-6613 Fax: 757-6212
St!pl('mber 23. 2013
t\m·ista Light & t::leclric Coopcrati\ ~.:. Inc.
219 E. Int ernat ional t\irpon \\'a). Suite I 00
Anc horage. AK 99518
Re: Suppor1 Le tl e r : Grant App lication
Dear M am/Sir:>:
The '{ukon and Ku s kokv:im Delta Region has approximately 25,000 residents that relie s
on Energy lnfi·astruc tures throughout the region with the hi ghest energy costs in th e
United States of· which we have no opt ion but to rely on diesel fu el generators to provide
e lectric ity to homeO\\ ners. school s, health c linics, Post Oftice , e tc . and to heat all the
infrastructur~s '"'ith heating fuel \\ilh no alternative so luti ons. ~uvista is seeking the
deve lo pme nt of alte rn at ive energy fo r the Southwest A las ka Region. Kwethluk, Inc.
endorses and s upports \luvista's grant app lication and efTorts to bring c larity of th e
energy issues challenging our com munities. If you have any questi ons please contact our
office.
Thank you ,
Sincere ly,
Kweth luk, Incorporated
September 17,2013
CITY OF BETHEL
P.O . Box 1388 • Bethel , Alaska 99559·1388
907-543·2047
Fax# 543 -4171
Website: www.cityolbethel.org
Patty Murphy, Project Manager
Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative. Inc.
219 E . International Airport Way
Anchorage, AK 99518
RE: Support Letter for Region-wide Phasing Feasibility Project
Dear Patty Murphy:
The City of Bethel supports Nuvista Light and Electric Cooperative, Inc.'s grant application to
the A laska Energy Authority for $1.25 million to fund a feasibility study to connect several
villages by e lectrical grid. The proposed grid to be studied would connect Bethel to Akiachak.
Akiak, and Kwethluk. The proposed study is one of many that will be required to bring on the
Chikuminuk Lake Hydro Project in the future.
The community of Bethel has extremely high electrical energy costs partly due to its relian ce on
diesel fuel driven electricity generators. The community is interested in expanding its energy
profile to include wind, solar, hydrokinetic, and hydroelectric power. As a hub community,
Bethel would benefit from being connected to hydro power from Chikuminuk Lake and would
be able to pass some of the benefits to the smaller villages connected to Bethel. Commercial-
scale wind power and other alternative energy sources installed in Bethel could also benefit the
smaller villages connected to Bethel.
The City of Bethel is participating in the deve lopment of the regional energy plan by Nuvista Light
and Electri c Cooperative, Inc. The City of Bethel supports energy projects that have the potential to
lower energy costs for Bethel residents and businesses and neighboring communities.
Sincerely,
Lee M . Foley
C ity Manager
"Deep Sea and Tra nsp ort ation Ce nter of th e Kuskokwim"
E?nvironmenta l