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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. 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 electricity. An electronic
version of the Request for Applications (RFA) and both application forms is available online at:
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/REFund7.html.
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the Alaska Energy Authority Grant Administrator at (907) 771-3031 or at
scalfa@aidea.org.
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recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3
ACC 107.605(1).
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preceding phases are completed and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Alaska Power Company (APC) (subsidiary of Alaska Power & Telephone Co. [AP&T])
Type of Entity: Utility Fiscal Year End December 31
Tax ID #92-0153693 Tax Status: For-profit Non-profit Government ( check one)
Date of last financial statement audit: The audit report was issued April 9, 2013. The audit was conducted March 18 through 23.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3222
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Physical Address
193 Otto Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Telephone 360-385-1733 Fax 360-385-7538
Email glen.m@aptalaska.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Point of contact for application: Glen Martin, x122
Grant Manager: Karl Wood, x128
Title
Manager Permitting, Licensing, Grant Writing
Grants Manager / Financial Analyst
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3222
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Telephone
360-385-1733
Fax
360-385-7538
Email
Glen.m@aptalaska.com
Karl.w@aptalaska.com
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 grant
funds for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the
project and who will be the primary beneficiaries.
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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.
Chisana Mountain Wind Feasibility Project
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.
Chisana Mountain, 63.186º N, 142.553º W at elevation 3,300 feet. The location is near Tetlin
and is adjacent to the buried 15kV transmission line that runs between Tok and Tetlin along an
all-weather road.
2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
Tok, Tetlin, Tanacross, & Dot Lake will benefit if this site proves feasible for wind power. If the
Slana-Chistochina-Mentasta grid becomes connected to Tok in the future they will also benefit.
Similarly, if Northway, Northway Junction, and Northway Village also become connected to Tok,
they will benefit from this potential wind power. All these communities are served by APC and
are currently on 100% diesel generation.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
X Wind Biomass or Biofuels (excluding heat-only)
Hydro, Including Run of River Hydrokinetic
Geothermal, Excluding Heat Pumps Transmission of Renewable Energy
Solar Photovoltaic Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe) 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
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2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project.
The Chisana Mountain Wind Feasibility Project would consist of installing a single 50 meter
meteorological tower (met tower) to record wind velocities, temperature, and humidity to
determine if this site is feasible for a wind turbine installation to generate electricity for the Tok
power grid.
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.)
If sufficient and consistent wind is found to exist at the Chisana Mountain site, the communities
connected to the Tok grid (Dot Lake, Tetlin, Tanacross) would potentially have their electric
rates reduced; currently paying $0.4971/kWh. The public would also benefit by the reduction of
the use of diesel fuel at the Tok powerplant, which would reduce their rates, reduce air
emissions from the burning of fossil fuel, and reduction of noise pollution from the operation of
diesel generators.
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.
The total cost of the Feasibility and Conceptual Design Report is estimated to be $148,800.
APC proposes to immediately go to Phase II: Feasibility and Conceptual Design. A site
reconnaissance was completed in 2012; report can be found in Appendices. Part of Phase II
will be to determine what permitting and environmental studies will be necessary if the site
proves feasible for a wind farm. The site is accessible by road, is adjacent to a 15kV
transmission line buried along the road, and most of the tower and its accoutrements’ are
already owned by APC and stored in Tok.
Phase II: APC requests with this application grant funding of $119,000 which is 80% of the
estimated cost of Phase II ($148,800). APC will provide $29,800 in matching and in-kind funds
(20% match) from its normal operating funds and an in-kind contribution of a $15,800 met tower
package. APC owns two met towers, one of which is currently available; an NRG 50 meter
XHD met tower. This tower and equipment that came with it is valued at $15,800; see
Appendices for cost sheet from manufacturer.
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 $119,000
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $14,000
2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $15,800 (met tower)
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) $148,800
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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.
$148,800 (Phase II only)
2.7.8 Additional Performance Monitoring Equipment not covered
by the project but required for the Grant Only applicable to
construction phase projects.
$ N/A
2.7.9 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $900,000 - $1,742,400 (fuel
savings) if project goes to
Phase IV
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.
$
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.
Overall Project Manager: Vern Neitzer – APC’s Chief Engineer, will be the Project Manager.
Mr. Neitzer is located in Skagway, Alaska, and has extensive experience in managing both
renewable and fossil fuel energy development. Mr. Neitzer has also been the overall project
manager for the 7-Mile Ridge met tower feasibility analysis for APC over the last two years;
resume can be found in the Appendices.
Project Contractor: Douglas Vaught, P.E., V3 Energy, LLC., Anchorage, AK. Will be
responsible for conducting the feasibility analysis using the data collected over a year. Mr.
Vaught has an extensive background in renewable energy resources and in met and wind
towers; resume can be found in the Appendices.
3.2 Project Schedule and Milestones
Please fill out the schedule below. Be sure to identify key tasks and decision points in in your
project along with estimated start and end dates for each of the milestones and tasks. Please
clearly identify the beginning and ending of all phases of your proposed project.
Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed.
Milestones Tasks Start Date End Date
Authorization to Proceed AEA Authorizes the use of funds July 2014
Contact USF&WS & FAA Notify regarding project and whether
permitting is necessary July 2014 August
2014
Land Use Authorization Finalize Tetlin Village Council
Authorization July 2014 August
2014
Mobilize Equipment to Take met tower and accoutrements’ out August August
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Chisana Mountain W ork Site to the project site 2014 2014
Install Met Tower
Create base for tower, install metering
equipment on tower, raise tower, install
and anchor guy-wires.
August
2014
September
2014
Met tower Maintenance Inspect on as needed basis to maintain October
2014
August
2016
Analysis of Permitting &
Environmental Issues for
Phases III & IV
To determine what will be required for
field studies to permit and construct wind
turbines for this site
October
2014
November
2015
Geotech Study For foundation design May 2015 October
2015
Download Wind Data Remotely download data September
2015
October
2015
Renewable Energy Modeling &
Design
Conduct analysis of wind data, including
modeling and design, financial feasibility
November
2015
March 31,
2016
Draft Conceptual Design
Report
Conceptual design of how wind would be
integrated with APC diesel operations in
Tok
November
2015
March 31,
2016
Final Conceptual Design
Report
Conduct analysis of data and write final
feasibility report and conceptual design April 2016 July 31,
2016
Remove Met Tower Remove tower, accoutrements, and
anything else put in place for its
installation and operation
August
2016
August
2016
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.
APC: APC will manage the grant. APC has been providing power to Alaskan communities
since 1957. Since then, from only a handful of employees, APC has grown to 134 employee-
owners (all of AP&T) who provide power services to 25 communities. APC has experience with
renewable resources after constructing 4 hydroelectric projects in S.E. Alaska and
experimenting with a hydrokinetic turbine in the Yukon River. APC owns and operates 6
hydroelectric projects and has extensive experience with the integration between diesel
generation and renewable energy generation. One of APC’s service centers is in Tok where
diesel generation supplies power to Tok, Tetlin, Tanacross, and Dot Lake. Other small nearby
grids such as the (1) Slana-Chistochina-Mentasta, and (2) Northway-Northway Village-Northway
Junction are also served by APC, but are currently not connected to Tok. APC has power
linemen, engineers, accounting and bookkeeping personnel in Tok as well as at the APC
corporate headquarters in Port Townsend, Washington for managing the grant as well as
operating and maintaining the met tower.
APC has personnel certified as electrical, civil, and mechanical engineers who maintain the
facilities to the highest professional standards. APC has a consistent history of excellent
performance in reliability, customer service, and a long-standing reputation for being a low cost
provider of electric service. Additionally, APC is committed to transitioning from fossil fuel power
generation to renewable energy.
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APC’s budgets have included several 50% grant funded projects for installation of transmission
lines on Prince of Wales Island, and three RUS (Rural Utilities Service) 100% grants for the
installation of transmission lines from Tok to Tetlin and Haines to Lutak, and communities along
the Haines Highway.
APC’s engineering staff has been involved in the design, construction and operation of
hydroelectric projects since the 1980’s. APC currently maintains over 250 miles of transmission
line and has seasoned staff to maintain diesel generators and hydro power plants. APC has
administrators responsible for multi-million dollar budgets, including the management of 60+
employees, equipment, and all generation and distribution resources.
APC has been maintaining a met tower at another ridge southwest of Tok, 7-Mile Ridge, for a
couple years and has experience with its operation, maintenance, and downloading the data.
APC also installed a met tower near Delta in 2010 and conducted a feasibility analysis of that
site (one year of data collected).
CONTRACTOR – V3 Energy, LLC: Since 2003, has extensive Alaska experience in wind
resource assessment, wind site selection and permitting, rural village wind-diesel hybrid
modeling and power system configuration, and meteorological test tower installation (up to 60
meters tower height). V3’s special expertise is the cold climate wind power development
challenge, which includes severe cold temperatures, atmospheric icing/rime icing, permafrost,
and the difficult logistics of remote area work. (V3 Energy Resume enclosed) V3 will conduct
the modeling and feasibility analysis with the wind data that is collected.
APC presently has the following equipment:
3421 NRG-NOW Symphonie TallTower Kit
3422 NRG-NOW Symphonie Sensor Kit
3423 NRG-NOW Symphonie Logger kit - SA
3424 InstallKit for 50mHD, 203mm TallTower
3893 Symphonie iPack for GSM, GPRS Quad Band
3368 iPack Programming for Voice Call kit
APC will use this equipment for the project. APC will use their equipment and personnel to
install and remove the met tower. Expenses will be related to time spent acquiring any
permitting necessary, V3 Energy (Doug Vaught) will travel to/from Tok (from Anchorage) 1-2
times, and V3 will analyze the wind data and write the feasibility report. APC will develop the
conceptual design in coordination with V3 and the wind data modeling and analysis. APC
personnel will also be responsible for maintaining the wind tower and downloading the data, as
needed, as well as other administrative duties including administering the grant funds and
quarterly reports to AEA over a two year period.
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.
During Phase II, APC proposes to provide quarterly reports to AEA regarding the status of the
work and use of the grant funds. APC has provided similar reports to AEA and other grant
funding agencies over the past decade to fund various projects in Alaska and has established
the necessary procedures for producing the reports expeditiously.
An alternative contact would be:
Vern Neitzer, Chief Engineer
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P.O. Box 459
Skagway, AK 99840-0459
907-983-2202
vern.n@aptalaska.com
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
Site Control – APC is working with the Tetlin Village Council to acquire authorization to access
and install a met tower at the project location. If authorization is received during AEA’s
application review period we will submit it as an addendum to our application.
Seismic – For Phase II the seismic risk is low with just a single met tower.
Underground Construction – The Project does not include a significant amount of underground
construction, just the guy-wire anchors; which may be drilled and bolted into surface bedrock.
Inclement Weather – Working conditions in the Tok area are very harsh during the winter. The
proposed schedule assumes no work during the winter, including no equipment failures, i.e.
December-March period; although this site is at least near an all-weather road, making
maintenance much easier than the previously mentioned 7-Mile Ridge site.
Environmental Opposition – APC is unaware of any opposition to reducing the areas electric
rates ($0.4971/kWh), the main benefit if a small wind farm is proved feasible. APC believes the
environmental impacts will be insignificant for this location. However, if the project moves
forward into Phase III, avian studies may be required depending on what USF&WS determines
is necessary to permit the project.
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.
This feasibility analysis will determine the potential for this location to generate electricity from
wind turbines. At this time we do not know the extent or amount of energy resource that is
available. The AEA state wide wind map classifies much of Interior Alaska as Class II winds.
However, research has shown that this is not always the case. Based on our experience of the
area we believe there is potential for this site, but only installing a met tower will give us any idea
of its true potential.
Other forms of renewable energy for the Tok grid have also been under analysis by APC in recent
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years, from hydropower to bio-mass. Finding a solution for this area will likely require a
combination of resources rather than just one to get the grid off of fossil fuels.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
The existing electrical energy market in the Upper Tanana area consists of a local isolated power
grid serving the communities of Tok, Tetlin, Dot Lake and Tanacross, as well as the other rural
residents of the area. All four communities are on the same local APC grid and are therefore
supplied by the existing APC diesel power plant in Tok. Peak demand has been approximately
1,800 kW, in both winter and summer. Production by the diesel power plant has averaged about
12,000 MWh/yr for the last ten years, with minor fluctuations corresponding to diesel price
fluctuations.
Many customers supplement their electrical use with kerosene, oil and gas for generators, as well
as for heating. Several customers also use propane for cooking, clothes dryers, hot water heaters,
etc. When electric rates stabilize, these other non-renewable fuel sources usage may decline,
which would help clean the air and reduce toxic spills, as well as help localize the economy of the
region. Solar panels are also being installed by Tok residents over the last couple years (AEA
current has a grant program for Tok area residential solar panels).
Energy demand is expected to grow for this area. Stable power costs are attractive to
manufacturers and businesses looking to locate in this area. Healthy local economies, based on
local natural and human resources can become more self-sustaining.
There are 5 gensets in the Tok diesel power plant that supply electricity to all four communities,
as follows:
Unit #3 = CAT Model D3516, 1320 kW, Purchased / Installed 1999
Unit #4 = CAT/KATO Model 3516, 1135 kW, Purchased / Installed 1989
Unit #5 = CAT/KATO Model 3516, 1135 kW, Purchased / Installed 1995
Unit #8 = CAT/KATO Model D3508, 440 kW, Purchased / Installed 1985
Unit #9 = CAT/KATO Model 3512C, 1050 kW, Purchased / Installed 2008
If the project shows a feasible energy resource, it will potentially reduce the cost of generation by
APC, and the savings would be passed on to APC’s customers in Tetlin, Tok, Tanacross and Dot
Lake who currently pay $0.4971 per kWh (excluding PCE).
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.
Currently much of the power and heat generated in Alaska is from fossil fuel, including coal,
diesel, natural gas or nuclear fuels. The need to move away from fossil fuel energy is painfully
apparent in Alaska with high and escalating costs exacerbated by transportation challenges in
rural communities that are not accessible by road. Diesel deliveries by river barge or airplane are
not only expensive, but potential environmental disasters.
It is anticipated that the current momentum in regulatory direction toward establishing arbitrary
values in carbon markets will continue. As the carbon cycle benefits of renewable energy are
inherently superior to fossil fuel energy, accounting of cost/benefit ratios for renewables will
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become more accurate as carbon values are quantified.
The Tok area has potential for several different alternative renewable energy resource
developments including hydropower, biomass, wind, and solar. None of these potential energy
resources by themselves would solve the Tok areas reliance on fossil fuels, but through some
form of combination thereof they could get Tok off of diesel the majority of the time; if not 100%.
A hydropower site has been examined by APC west of Tok on Yerrick Creek (Yerrick Creek
Hydroelectric Project). Environmental studies have been conducted along with basic engineering
design and permitting to build a project. Additional funding will be needed to construct this
project. Biomass has been intensely evaluated over the last 2 years by APC, but it appears the
best use for this resource would primarily be to create heat for the downtown area of Tok with
electricity being a secondary byproduct. APC has a met tower on 7-Mile Ridge south of Tok and
has been measuring velocities there for a couple years; this site appears promising, but expensive
due to its remote location. Solar has been gaining a foothold in Tok and there have been a total
of 22kW in applications for Net Power of the 18kW that is allowed.
We believe the Chisana Mountain site may offer another location where wind velocities are
around Class 4. This grant application would fund the installation of a met tower and the analysis
of the data it will collect. Access is by an existing all-weather road to the ridge and APC has a 50
meter met tower in its possession. A buried 1/0 URD Jacketed 3-phase, 15 kV cable was
installed by APC from Tok to Tetlin along this road that could be eventually be used to get power
from this site (if shown to be feasible) to the Tok grid.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The existing energy market is the isolated power grid serving the Upper Tanana region, including
the communities of Dot Lake, Tetlin, Tanacross, Tok and surrounding areas. The communities are
supplied by the Tok diesel power plant. Peak demand is about 1,800 kW in both summer and
winter. It is too early to know how much electricity this location may be able to provide for the Tok
grid, or how consistent the wind will be, but assuming there are at minimum Class 4 wind
velocities consistently at this location the project could offset about 1,000kW of the 1,800kW peak
load; currently met with diesel generation. The current limiting factor is the existing buried
transmission line that will only handle 1,000kW (19.5 miles of 1/0 URD Jacketed 3-phase, 15 kV
cable). Diesel would still be required, but could be reduced to less than half its current use
(assuming the wind power was a consistent source at 1,000kW). Another renewable resource
project may be necessary to have consistent power to eliminate diesel, except as a source of
backup generation.
We expect the direct impact on energy customers to be negligible in practical terms, and
beneficial in economic terms; the same reliable electricity grid with a cleaner air shed and more
stable energy costs.
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4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
Optimum installed capacity
Anticipated capacity factor
Anticipated annual generation
Anticipated barriers
Basic integration concept
Delivery methods
The Chisana Mountain Wind Feasibility Project will determine if adequate wind is available at this
site and what the conceptual design would be. If the project continues to Phase IV it will utilize
commercially available, proven, wind turbine modules that would be suited for Alaska’s weather
extremes and NEC compliant.
Actual system design will not be available until a conceptual design is completed based on two
years’ worth of wind data collected. However, this site could potentially hold 1-3 turbines
depending on their power output ratings. The existing transmission line may be a limiting factor
because it would only be able to transmit at a 1,000kW capacity. Therefore, current capacity
would be 1,000kW. V3 Energy will evaluate the integration of wind with the Tok diesel grid along
with assistance from APC engineering staff.
Renewable Energy Technology: APC plans to conduct a feasibility analysis and conceptual
design to assess the possibility of using wind power on the Tok grid. If the wind resource proves
suitable and funding is obtained, wind turbines would be installed to serve this grid. Currently,
APC anticipates that a 1,000kW capacity system could be installed; however, this study will assist
in determining the best wind energy generation alternative, if feasible.
Optimum installed Capacity: The purpose of this grant is to gather wind data to determine if
sufficient wind exists on a consistent basis, i.e. Class 4+, in order to plan an alternative energy
facility. Anticipated capacity and generation would be examined for a number of turbine types to
determine the best option for this area.
Anticipated Capacity Factor: The potential barriers to success of this project include weather,
permitting, site control, and construction funding. Weather is a minor barrier and does not pose a
threat to the completion of this project. Permitting, based on an initial investigation, does not
appear to be a significant hurdle to completing this phase of the project. Construction funding
would be easier to obtain with design and permits in hand. Site control is still being pursued from
the Tetlin Village Council (see Appendices regarding Letters of Support).
Anticipated Annual Generation: This is the purpose of the feasibility analysis.
Anticipated Barriers: None
Basic Integration Concept: The wind turbine(s) would need to interconnect with the existing
diesel power plant. The wind power would be dispatched as necessary to allow the diesel
generators to continue running at efficient levels; currently the project is not anticipated to
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eliminate diesel generation. Conceptual design, to be completed as a part of this project, would
detail how power from a wind turbine would be integrated and delivered into the existing system in
Tok.
Delivery Methods: The delivery method would be examined to determine what turbine type
would be best suited for the system, area, and load.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the project
or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
The land the project will be sited on is solely owned by the Tetlin Village Council. We are
currently in negotiations with the Village Council to gain legitimate access to this site for the
purpose of installing a met tower only. If this site proves feasible for wind power a long term
agreement will be sought.
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
FAA Air Navigation Hazard Permitting.
The met tower placement would be selected based on airspace availability and limitations to meet
the FAA’s Notice Criteria. If the project proves feasible and the turbine location and type have
been selected, APC would seek a no-hazard determination from FAA for the potential turbines.
APC would do this early in the process to ensure that adequate time and resources are allocated
to this effort. It is expected to take about 3 months to obtain the FAA determination for the
turbines if this project goes to Phase IV.
Endangered Species Act/Migratory Bird Treaty Act Consultation. Consultation with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Migratory
Bird Treaty Act would be required to install the met tower. A finding letter stating that the project
would not be expected to impact threatened or endangered species or birds would be drafted and
submitted to the USFWS once APC is assured this project is funded. It is expected that APC
would receive concurrence from the Service within one month. The authorization would be issued
prior to initiating met tower work in September 2014.
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
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Visual, aesthetics impacts
Identify and discuss other potential barriers
TES: APC will consult with USF&WS as to what concerns they may have in regards to avian
species. As long as the guy wires are marked there should be little concern about TES species
for the met tower.
Habitat: Other than concerns over potential impacts to avian species, there are no concerns for
habitat.
Wetlands: The project location does not have wetlands or other protected areas.
Archaeological / Historical: Consultation with the Tetlin Village Council will determine if there is
any cultural/historical significance to the project site. However, there will be no excavation for the
met tower so there should be no disturbance to cultural resources if they are present.
Land Development Constraints: Getting Tetlin Village Council authorization for the site.
Telecommunications: The met tower will not affect telecommunications.
Aviation: The single met tower will be approximately 4 air-miles from the Tetlin airport or airstrip
and the FAA will be informed of its location.
Visual: The mountain top is free of trees requiring no clearing; however, some brushing may be
necessary. A single met tower will have little impact on visual quality in this remote area.
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
Until a full project feasibility analysis is completed the total anticipated project cost cannot be
accurately determined. The Tok grids peak summer and winter load is approximately 1.8 MW, all
of which is currently served by diesel generation.
“The costs for a utility scale wind turbine in 2012 range from about $1.3 million to $2.2 million per
MW of nameplate capacity installed. This cost has come down dramatically from what it was just a
few years ago. Most of the commercial-scale turbines installed today are 2 MW in size and cost
roughly $3-$4 million installed. Wind turbines have significant economies of scale. Smaller farm or
residential scale turbines cost less overall, but are more expensive per kilowatt of energy
producing capacity. Wind turbines under 100 kilowatts cost roughly $3,000 to $8,000 per kilowatt
of capacity. A 10 kilowatt machine (the size needed to power a large home) might have an
installed cost of $50,000-$80,000 (or more) depending on the tower type, height, and the cost of
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installation. Oftentimes there are tax and other incentives that can dramatically reduce the cost of
a wind project.”1
Depending on what class of wind is at Chisana Mountain and how consistent it is will determine
what size of wind turbine could be installed.
Total Anticipated Cost. This wind power feasibility analysis will cost approximately $148,800.
APC requests that AEA provide $119,000 (80%) for this project with APC providing $29,800
($15,800 is in in-kind funds) (20%). APC in-kind funds consist of the met tower and related
equipment already purchased (a $15,800 value). Total cash contribution will be $14,000.
Identification of other funding sources. Once the feasibility study is completed and Class 4+
winds are found, the turbine type can be determined in the conceptual design. If the project is
feasible, the next phase of this project would be final design (Phase III) and construction (Phase
IV). Although it is difficult to determine without an assessment of the resource and what type, size,
and number of turbines would be required, APC expects that final design and construction could
cost $4,815,000. It is possible that the funding for this work could come from AEA’s Renewable
Energy Fund program, USDA Rural Utility Service program, or another grant program.
Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system/projected development cost
of proposed renewable energy system. The final phases of this project would be
Design/Permitting (Phase III) and Construction and Commissioning (Phase IV). APC estimates
that these phases could cost $4,815,000 (until the wind data is analyzed and the number and type
of turbines determined, this cost estimate cannot be considered precise). APC would provide a
20% cash match for both of these phases.
Anticipated Project costs:
Phase I (Reconnaissance already completed) ............................ $0
Phase II (Feasibility & Conceptual Design) ..................... $148,800
Phase III (Permitting/Environmental/Design) ................... $800,0002
Phase IV (construction) ............................................... $4,015,0003
Total ............................................................................. $4,963,800
Requested Grant Funding: $119,000 (80% of total cost for Phase II)
Applicant Matching Funds: $29,800 (20% of total cost for Phase II)
Other Funding Sources: Other funding sources have not been identified at this time. The
Applicant will provide the matching funds for Phase II from its normal operating funds; $15,800 of
which will be ‘In-Kind’ for the use of a met tower (its value) that APC owns.
Projected Capital Cost of Renewable Energy System: $4,015,000 (assumed to be the cost of
Phase IV Construction)
Projected Development Cost of Proposed Renewable Energy System: $948,800 (assumed to be
the sum of Phase I, II, and III costs).
Phase II: Project Costs for Feasibility & Conceptual Design
1 http://www.windustry.org/resources/how-much-do-wind-turbines-cost
2 This number cannot be exact until more is known about the wind resource.
3 Ibid.
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Permitting………………………………………………………………………… $2,000
Land Use Authorization………………………………………………………… $4,000
Acquire Met Tower (APC owns met tower; In-Kind Contribution)………….$15,800
Mobilize Equipment to Project Site……………………………………………..$2,000
Install Met Tower………………………………………………………………..$12,000
Met Tower Maintenance………………………………………………………… $7,000
Geotech Study for Foundation Design ……………………………………….$25,000
Analysis of Phase III Permitting & Environmental Study Needs…………… $5,000
Wind Data Analysis………………………………………............................... $4,000
Renewable Energy Modeling & Design………………………………………$30,000
Draft Conceptual Design……………………………………………………… $20,000
Final Feasibility & Conceptual Design Report……………………………… $19,000
Remove Met Tower…………………………………………………………….. $3,000
Total for Phase II: ………………………………………………………….. $148,800
Phase III: Project Costs for Final Design & Permitting
Environmental Studies .......................................................................... $200,000
Permit Applications Preparation .............................................................. $35,000
Permit Applications Processing ................................................................ $65,000
Additional Met Gaging at Project Site ..................................................... $150,000
Geotechnical Investigations .................................................................... $100,000
Surveying and Mapping ........................................................................ $150,000
Final Design ......................................................................................... $100,000
Total For Phase III: .............................................................................. $800,0004
Phase IV: Project Costs for Construction
Construction Management ..................................................................... $200,000
Mobilization .............................................................................................. $50,000
Acquire Wind Turbine (assume 1 at this time of 1MW) ......................... $2,000,000
Access Road Improvements .................................................................... $15,000
Switchyard .............................................................................................. $250,000
Transmission ................................................................................... $1,500,0005
Total For Phase IV: ........................................................................... $4,015,000
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
The met tower would require monthly monitoring and data management. It is expected that this
would cost $7,000 for the two years the met tower is in operation, which includes 3-4 trips to
inspect and perform maintenance. If wind turbines prove feasible, their maintenance would be
funded by APC’s general operating funds.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
4 Is estimate but may change due to feasibility and conceptual design report.
5 May not be needed unless more than 1MW is going to be transmitted; purpose of the feasibility study.
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The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
APC is the electrical utility for the Tok area and grid. APC is providing electricity to the
communities of Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, and Dot Lake on this grid. Customers on this grid are
paying $0.4971 per kWh (excluding PCE) as of September 2013. APC is the developer of this
wind project and would use this resource the same as any other (currently diesel) by offsetting
expenses through periodic rate case adjustments. It is expected that this project, if feasible,
would lower the current electric rates for the Tok grid.
At this time it is not known how much the price may be lowered or what the rate of return would
be; until more is known about this potential wind resource through this feasibility study.
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.
Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Unknown at this time; no data on wind speed yet.
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 Railbelt6 grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 5
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other Unit #3 = CAT Model D3516, 1320 kW,
Purchased / Installed 1999
Unit #4 = CAT/KATO Model 3516, 1135 kW,
Purchased / Installed 1989
Unit #5 = CAT/KATO Model 3516, 1135 kW,
Purchased / Installed 1995
Unit #8 = CAT/KATO Model D3508, 440 kW,
Purchased / Installed 1985
Unit #9 = CAT/KATO Model 3512C, 1050 kW,
Purchased / Installed 2008
iii. Generator/boilers/other type Diesel generators
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other As noted above.
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 14.40kWh per gallon (aggregate for all generators)
6 The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.
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b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor $119,000 (2012)
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor $102,000 (2012)
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] 9,066,722kWh
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 733,541
Other
iii. Peak Load January – 1,745kWh; July 1,440kWh
iv. Average Load
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency 14.40kWh per gallon (aggregate for all generators)
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 = 500kW to 1,000kW (potentially); not known at this
time; purpose of this feasibility analysis.
Diesel = 800kW to 1,300kW (existing resource)
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] Unknown at this time (Phase II)
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 $4,015,000 (precise amount unknown at this time)
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b) Development cost $948,800
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $7,000 - $10,000
d) Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity Potentially 250,000 – 484,000 gallons annually
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel $3.60/gal.
c) Other economic benefits PCE Program will save annually once intertied with
Tok; this is before the renewable energy project is
connected, which will provide further savings.
d) Alaska public benefits Savings to PCE Program and reduced air emissions
and noise in two communities – Slana and Northway
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale APC owns all electrical infrastructure in the three
energy markets and is developing this intertie.
Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio Unknown at this time (Phase II)
Payback (years)
4.4.5 Impact on Rates
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.
The impacts on rates is difficult to assess without knowing how much power would be available
from wind turbines at Chisana Mountain. Any numbers offered here would be conjecture and not
based on any data. Below we guess at what the fuel savings would be, but that is in a perfect
world where there is consistent wind of Class IV or greater and handling 33-66% of the Tok grid
load. The purpose of the feasibility and conceptual design will be to provide some idea of what
the power output will be so that rates can be considered; it is too early to make an assessment of
the rates.
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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
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
Potential Annual Fuel Savings: This project could potentially save between 250,000 –
484,000 gallons of diesel fuel; equating to $900,000 - $1,743,400 annually (based on $3.60/gal).
If you figure a standard 50 years, the savings could equate to $45,000,000 – $87,120,000
(based on $3.60/gal).
Anticipated Annual Revenue: Not sure at this time (feasibility phase); will also depend on how
much of the wind turbines and their installation is paid for through other resources than APCs.
Potential Additional Annual Incentives: N/A
Potential Additional Annual Revenue Streams: N/A
Non-economic Public Benefits to Alaskans: Over the lifetime of the project the residents of
Tok would have reduced air emissions (5 million to 9.6 million pounds of CO2;7 based on
estimate of fuel saved above) and noise pollution from the operation of the diesel plant. The
transport of fuel from Fairbanks to Tok would be reduced, reducing the potential for leaks and
spills along the Alaska Highway. Transferring fuel from a supply truck to the APC storage tank
would be less frequent, reducing the potential for spills during fueling, keeping groundwater
safer for the area.
5.1.1 Public Benefit for Projects with Private Sector Sales
Projects that include sales of power to private sector businesses (sawmills, cruise ships, mines,
etc.), please provide a brief description of the direct and indirect public benefits derived from the
project as well as the private sector benefits and complete the table below. See section 1.6 in
the Request for Applications for more information.
N/A
Renewable energy resource availability (kWh per month)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at privet
sector businesses ($)
Estimated sales (kWh)
Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the
Alaskan public ($)
7 One gallon of diesel produces 20 lbs of CO2.
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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
Proposed Business Structure: APC would own and operate the project. As the local utility,
APC has been in operation since 1957. APC is capable of operating and maintaining this project
for its design life. APC has the experience and ability to operate this project. APC has tested,
operated, and maintained various renewable energy projects throughout the state of Alaska and
is adept at integrating renewable resources with a diesel generation based community.
O&M Financing: Financing for O&M would come from APC general operation funds.
Operational Issues that may Arise: None known at this time.
Commitment to Reporting the Savings and Benefits: If a wind project were constructed, APC
would file annual reports for a period of five years summarizing savings and benefits; or more if
requested by AEA.
SECTION 7 – READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS
Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed
with work once your grant is approved.
Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants
that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to
meet the requirements of previous grants.
APC has a NRG-NOW System 50m XHD met tower with anchors ready to go.
No other grants have been awarded for this project. (new project in feasibility stage)
APC has been able to meet the requirements of previous grants with one exception where
additional time has been needed (Connelly Lake Hydro).
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.
We are currently working to receive support from the Tetlin Village Council in the form of
granting permission to access and install a met tower on Chisana Mountain. A copy of our letter
is included in the Appendices.
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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
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 Applications.
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.
Phase II
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
Authorization to
Proceed 07/01/14
Contact USF&WS and
FAA 08/31/14 $1,600.00 $400.00 Cash $2,000.00
Land Use
Authorization 08/31/14 $4,000.00 $0.00 $4,000.00
Acquire Met Tower 08/01/14 $0.00 $15,800.00 In-Kind $15,800.00
Mobilize Equipment
out to Project site 08/31/14 $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00
Met tower
installation at
Chisana Mtn site
09/30/14 $9,600.00 $2,400.00 Cash $12,000.00
Met Tower
Maintenance 10/31/16 $5,600.00 $1,400.00 Cash $7,000.00
Geotech Study for
Foundation Design 10/31/15 $20,000.00 $5,000.00 Cash $25,000.00
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Analysis of
Permitting &
Environmental Issues
for Phases III & IV
11/30/15 $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,000.00
Download Wind Data
for Analysis 10/31/15 $3,200.00 $800.00 Cash $4,000.00
Renewable Energy
Modeling & Design 03/31/2016 $30,000.00 $0.00 $30,000.00
Draft Conceptual
Design Report 03/31/2016 $16,000.00 $4,000.00 Cash $20,000.00
Final Feasibility &
Conceptual Design
Report
07/31/16 $19,000.00 $0.00 $19,000.00
Remove Met Tower 08/31/2016 $3,000.00 $0.00 $3,000.00
TOTALS $119,000.00 $28,800.00 $148,800.00
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor &
Benefits $44,000.00 $11,000.00 Cash $55,000.00
Travel & Per Diem Cash $0.00
Equipment $0.00 $15,800.00 In-Kind $15,800.00
Materials & Supplies Cash $0.00
Contractual Services $75,000.00 $3,000.00 Cash $78,000.00
Construction Services Cash $0.00
Other
TOTALS $119,000.00 $29,800.00 $148,800.00
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SECTION 10 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name: Alaska Power Company (APC)
Regular Election is held:
Date: May
Authorized Grant Signer(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Glen D. Martin Mgr Permitting,
Licensing, Grant Writing Permanent /s/ Glen D. Martin
Karl Wood Grant Administrator Permanent /s/ Karl Wood
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Robert S. Grimm CEO/President Permanent
/s/ Robert S. Grimm
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3222
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone Number: 360-385-1733 x122 – Glen Martin
360-385-1733 x128 – Karl Wood
Fax Number: 360-385-7538
E-mail Address: glen.m@aptalaska.com
karl.w@aptalaska.com
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0153693
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 Glen D. Martin
Signature /s/ Glen D. Martin
Title Manager Permitting, Licensing, Grant Writer
Date September 13, 2013