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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEdna Bay Hydro Grant Application - completeApplication 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. ·If you need technical assistance filling out this application, please contact Shawn Calfa, the Alaska Energy Authority Grant Administrator at (907) 771-3031 or at scalfa@aidea.org. ·If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application forms for each project. ·Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application. ·If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide milestones and grant budget for each phase of the project. ·In order to ensure that grants provide sufficient benefit to the public, AEA may limit recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3 ACC 107.605(1). ·If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are completed and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. ·If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed. ·In the sections below, please enter responses in the spaces provided, often under the section heading. You may add additional rows or space to the form to provide sufficient space for the information, or attach additional sheets if needed. REMINDER: ·Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no statutory exemptions apply. ·All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final recommendations are made to the legislature. ·In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the Authority. If you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must: o Request the information be kept confidential. o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their application. o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon request. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Application Page 1 of 18 7/2/2013 SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATIONSECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATIONSECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATIONSECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Edna Bay CommunityEdna Bay CommunityEdna Bay CommunityEdna Bay Community Type of Entity: Incorporated Community Fiscal Year End December 31 Tax ID # 92-0100412 Tax Status: For-profit X Non-profit Government ( check one) Date of last financial statement audit: 2009 Type of Entity: Incorporated Community Fiscal Year End December 31 Tax ID # 92-0100412 Tax Status: For-profit X Non-profit Government ( check one) Date of last financial statement audit: 2009 Type of Entity: Incorporated Community Fiscal Year End December 31 Tax ID # 92-0100412 Tax Status: For-profit X Non-profit Government ( check one) Date of last financial statement audit: 2009 Type of Entity: Incorporated Community Fiscal Year End December 31 Tax ID # 92-0100412 Tax Status: For-profit X Non-profit Government ( check one) Date of last financial statement audit: 2009 Mailing Address PO Box EDB Edna Bay, AK 99950 Mailing Address PO Box EDB Edna Bay, AK 99950 Mailing Address PO Box EDB Edna Bay, AK 99950 Physical Address Edna Bay, Kosciusko Island, Alaska Telephone 907-594-6301 Telephone 907-594-6301 Fax Email 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER Name Myla Poelstra Name Myla Poelstra Name Myla Poelstra Title Grants Manager Mailing Address PO Box EDB Edna Bay, AK 99950 Mailing Address PO Box EDB Edna Bay, AK 99950 Mailing Address PO Box EDB Edna Bay, AK 99950 Mailing Address PO Box EDB Edna Bay, AK 99950 Telephone 907-594-6301 Telephone 907-594-6301 Fax Email mylapoelstra@hotmail.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 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your application will be rejected. 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 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)1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)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 electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05, or 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), orAn independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), orAn independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or X A local government, orA local government, orA local government, or A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);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 ) 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 ) 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). 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). 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.) 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.) 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. 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. 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant funds for the benefit of the general public. If no please describe the nature of the project and who will be the primary beneficiaries. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 2 of 18 7/1/2013 SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY This section is intended to be no more than a 2-3 page overview of your project. .1 Project Title – (Provide a 4 to 7 word title for your project). Type in space below. Survey Creek Hydroelectric Project .1 Project Location – Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will benefit from your project in the subsections below. 2.2.1 Location of Project – Latitude and longitude, street address, or community name. Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google Maps by finding you project’s location on the map and then right clicking with the mouse and selecting “What is here? The coordinates will be displayed in the Google search window above the map in a format as follows: 61.195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining this information please contact AEA at 907-771-3031. The project is located on Survey Creek on Kosiusko Island near the community of Edna Bay. The approximate coordinates are: 55º 56' 41" N, 133º 43' 16" W 2.2.2 Community benefiting – Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the beneficiaries of the project. The project will benefit the community of Edna Bay. .1 PROJECT TYPE Put X in boxes as appropriate .1 PROJECT TYPE Put X in boxes as appropriate .1 PROJECT TYPE Put X in boxes as appropriate .1 PROJECT TYPE Put X in boxes as appropriate 2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type Wind Biomass or Biofuels (excluding heat-only) X 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) 2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply) 2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply) 2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply) Pre-Construction Construction X Reconnaissance Final Design and Permitting Feasibility and Conceptual Design Construction and Commissioning .1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief one paragraph description of the proposed project. Currently, all electric power in Edna Bay is provided by private gas or diesel generators. Significant gains in efficiency and reliability would be realized with the installation of a diesel power plant integrated with a hydroelectric Archimedes type screw driven generator distribution system. The proposed project is a reconnaissance study for the potential of Survey Creek to provide Hydroelectric power to the community of Edna Bay. In addition, the feasibility of constructing a power plant and distribution system also needs to be evaluated. Besides private homes, the electric service would also serve businesses (including saw mills, the General Store, and the Post Office), the school, the church, and AP&T’s communication site. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 3 of 18 7/1/2013 .1 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.) .1 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 is hoped to reduce the costs of electricity in Edna Bay, where currently all electric generation is provided on a building-by-building basis with private gas or diesel generators. Further, this project may also reduce the amount of heating oil needed to heat public and private buildings that would be heated by interruptible electricity from the hydro project. Edna Bay has very high costs of fuel, due to the difficulty in delivering fuel to the community. This project is hoped to reduce the costs of electricity in Edna Bay, where currently all electric generation is provided on a building-by-building basis with private gas or diesel generators. Further, this project may also reduce the amount of heating oil needed to heat public and private buildings that would be heated by interruptible electricity from the hydro project. Edna Bay has very high costs of fuel, due to the difficulty in delivering fuel to the community. .1 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. .1 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 estimated cost to complete a Reconnaissance Study for the project is $65,772. The Community of Edna Bay requests $62,272 in grant funds and is providing $3,000 in match from its own resources for the study. The Community of Edna Bay will provide in-kind labor and equipment support for the project. The estimated cost to complete a Reconnaissance Study for the project is $65,772. The Community of Edna Bay requests $62,272 in grant funds and is providing $3,000 in match from its own resources for the study. The Community of Edna Bay will provide in-kind labor and equipment support for the project. .1 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY Include a summary of grant request and your project’s total costs and benefits below. .1 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) Grant Costs (Summary of funds requested) 2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application $62,272 2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $500 2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $3,000 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)$65,772 Project Costs & Benefits (Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully operational project) 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. $3,562,772 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)$5,400,000 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. 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. 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. 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. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 4 of 18 7/1/2013 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. 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. 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. 3.1 Project Manager Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a resume and references for the manager(s). In the electronic submittal, please submit resumes as separate PDFs if the applicant would like those excluded from the web posting of this application. If the applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section. The Project Manager will be Paul Haag. Mr. Haag’s resume is attached to this application. No management assistance from AEA is requested. The Project Manager will be Paul Haag. Mr. Haag’s resume is attached to this application. No management assistance from AEA is requested. The Project Manager will be Paul Haag. Mr. Haag’s resume is attached to this application. No management assistance from AEA is requested. The Project Manager will be Paul Haag. Mr. Haag’s resume is attached to this application. No management assistance from AEA is requested. 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. 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. 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. 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.Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed.Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed.Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed. Milestones Tasks Start Date End Date Project Award Sign Grant Agreement Jul 1, 2014 Project Start Contract Signed Sept 2014 Identify Resource Stream gaging, site survey, estimate rule curve Sept 2014 Aug 1, 2015 Land use, Permitting, and Environmental Analysis Research land ownership, ADF&G opinion on fish, FERC status for non- jurisdictional status Sept 2014 Aug 1, 2015 Develop concept and cost of energy Concept drawings, opinion of probable cost, energy estimates Apr 1, 2015 Aug 1, 2015 Draft Reconnaissance Report AEA review Aug 1, 2015 Final Reconnaissance Report Submitted to AEA Sept 2015 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. 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. 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. 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. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 5 of 18 7/1/2013 The Community of Edna Bay will be contributing its available resources to accomplish this project. The community will contribute in-kind labor and use of equipment when appropriate. The Community will use its office, computer, telephone, fax and other office equipment to support this project. The community has and continues to contribute similar support on the on- going Fuel Depot project. The Community council has successfully managed similar grants in the past, and has the necessary accounting and management personnel and protocols in place to manage the grant. The Community of Edna Bay has initiated a relationship with Hatch USA, a consulting company with extensive experience in small Hydroelectric power plant design and construction for pre-reconnaissance discussion and advice with the intention of continuing the relationship for the full reconnaissance study should the grant be awarded. The Community of Edna Bay will be contributing its available resources to accomplish this project. The community will contribute in-kind labor and use of equipment when appropriate. The Community will use its office, computer, telephone, fax and other office equipment to support this project. The community has and continues to contribute similar support on the on- going Fuel Depot project. The Community council has successfully managed similar grants in the past, and has the necessary accounting and management personnel and protocols in place to manage the grant. The Community of Edna Bay has initiated a relationship with Hatch USA, a consulting company with extensive experience in small Hydroelectric power plant design and construction for pre-reconnaissance discussion and advice with the intention of continuing the relationship for the full reconnaissance study should the grant be awarded. The Community of Edna Bay will be contributing its available resources to accomplish this project. The community will contribute in-kind labor and use of equipment when appropriate. The Community will use its office, computer, telephone, fax and other office equipment to support this project. The community has and continues to contribute similar support on the on- going Fuel Depot project. The Community council has successfully managed similar grants in the past, and has the necessary accounting and management personnel and protocols in place to manage the grant. The Community of Edna Bay has initiated a relationship with Hatch USA, a consulting company with extensive experience in small Hydroelectric power plant design and construction for pre-reconnaissance discussion and advice with the intention of continuing the relationship for the full reconnaissance study should the grant be awarded. The Community of Edna Bay will be contributing its available resources to accomplish this project. The community will contribute in-kind labor and use of equipment when appropriate. The Community will use its office, computer, telephone, fax and other office equipment to support this project. The community has and continues to contribute similar support on the on- going Fuel Depot project. The Community council has successfully managed similar grants in the past, and has the necessary accounting and management personnel and protocols in place to manage the grant. The Community of Edna Bay has initiated a relationship with Hatch USA, a consulting company with extensive experience in small Hydroelectric power plant design and construction for pre-reconnaissance discussion and advice with the intention of continuing the relationship for the full reconnaissance study should the grant be awarded. 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. 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. 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. 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. Mr. Haag will be the liaison between the Community of Edna Bay, AEA and Hatch USA for the duration of this project. Monthly reports will be provided to the AEA. Mr. Haag can be reached at 509-382-3046 or paulhaag@yahoo.com. Myla Poelstra, at 907-594-6301, is an alternative point of contact. Mr. Haag will be the liaison between the Community of Edna Bay, AEA and Hatch USA for the duration of this project. Monthly reports will be provided to the AEA. Mr. Haag can be reached at 509-382-3046 or paulhaag@yahoo.com. Myla Poelstra, at 907-594-6301, is an alternative point of contact. Mr. Haag will be the liaison between the Community of Edna Bay, AEA and Hatch USA for the duration of this project. Monthly reports will be provided to the AEA. Mr. Haag can be reached at 509-382-3046 or paulhaag@yahoo.com. Myla Poelstra, at 907-594-6301, is an alternative point of contact. Mr. Haag will be the liaison between the Community of Edna Bay, AEA and Hatch USA for the duration of this project. Monthly reports will be provided to the AEA. Mr. Haag can be reached at 509-382-3046 or paulhaag@yahoo.com. Myla Poelstra, at 907-594-6301, is an alternative point of contact. 3.5 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. 3.5 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. 3.5 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. 3.5 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. For some time now, the community has been considered for central electrification. This project would be best done before or in concert with the central power plant and distribution system. This unique situation could be seen as a great opportunity to integrate the hydro and diesel controls effectively from the beginning rather than needing to retrofit or adapt later. It is assumed the location of interest on Survey Creek is at the limit of the ADF&G anadromous reach as defined in their catalog. The site will be positively located using an accurate GPS station when the engineer performs the initial site visit. The study would be cancelled if it was found to be in the anadromous reach. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 6 of 18 7/1/2013 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. Survey Creek has been identified on the AEA Hydro Database as a viable resource with an estimated 40 feet of head and 31 CFS average annual flow rate. The site (picture attached) may be a good location for a Archimedes screw generator. The site is located approximately 2 miles from the school and has about 5 or 6 square miles of drainage. Using the DOE calculation from the 2004 Water Resources of United States with emphasis on Low Head Low Power, for the area of SE Alaska, the drainage would average about 61 CFS. 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. Currently all electric generation on Kosiusko Island, including the community of Edna Bay, is accomplished with individual, private generators. The only existing distribution system is a short (about 1/2 mile) run of overhead line from the private generator at the school to the AP&T microwave communication site. This generator is sized to handle the school and the communication facility only, and is not available for distributed use. 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. Fuel used by the residents is delivered in small quantities via private boats. Not including the school usage, total fuel usage in the community is on the order of 60,000 gallons per year. This includes fuel for generation, heating and transportation. The approximate breakdown is 10,000 gallons of #1 Diesel (residential heating), 25,000 gallons of #2 Diesel (AP&T power needs, residential electric generators, fishing boats and equipment), and 25,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline (electrical generation and transportation purposes). With hydro power available, the fuel usage is expected to decrease dramatically as petro- based generation and some oil heating are replaced with hydro based electricity. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 7 of 18 7/1/2013 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. Currently all electric energy is individually self generated. Edna Bay is on the list for central electrification and this would be best done before or in conjunction with the hydro project. 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 Description of renewable energy technology: The technology that best fits the Edna Bay load and proposed site has yet to be determined, however the site appears to be a good fit for an Archimedes type hydro generator. The AEA Hydro database shows that Survey Creek can has an average of 31 CFS . The site under consideration is reported to have about 40 feet of head and this information will be verified during the study. This data needs to be verified within the study scope. Power transmission would be over an approximately 2 mile long overhead line to the new distribution system If an Archimedes screw hydro generator was installed in the above conditions the nominal capacity would be 70 kW from two separate screws in series or one 30 kW unit with foundation provisions for the additional generator when the capacity is needed. The capacity factor is expected to be from 0.40 to 0.60 implying an annual generation from 122,000 to 368,000 kWhrs per year. The largest barrier to utilizing the resource is the lack of a central power plant and distribution system. As mentioned before, this may be an opportunity to integrate the renewable resource into the design of the power plant control systems. As the falls appears to be where the anadromous limits are defined by ADF&G and as the Archimedes screw is known to allow fish passage with little or no injury to the fish, it is expected that there will be no objection to the project from ADF&G. 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 Hydroelectric project site is currently located on State of Alaska land, but falls within the boundaries of the Second Class City application the Community of Edna Bay has submitted to the state. Second Class City status will also simplify the issue of distribution line easements. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 8 of 18 7/1/2013 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 The project is expected to require to following major permits for construction: Exemption from FERC Licensing State Land Use Authorizations or transfer of ownership Fish Habitat Permit DNR Water Rights USACE 404 Permit for Hydropower Projects With completion of the Feasibility report and conceptual design, permits are estimated to take 1 to 5 years to obtain. No permitting barriers are known at this time. 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 Threatened or endangered species; None known Habitat issues; The site needs to be investigated as to it’s position in the drainage relative to the upper reaches of the ADF&G Anadromous Reach Catalog. Local knowledge believes the site of interest corresponds with the upper limit. Wetlands and other protected areas; No new land will be inundated Archaeological and historical resources; None known Land development constraints; None known Telecommunications interference; None known Aviation considerations; None known Visual, aesthetics impacts; None known Identify and discuss other potential barriers; None known Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 9 of 18 7/1/2013 4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues (Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues) The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the source of their cost data. For example: Applicants records or analysis, industry standards, consultant or manufacturer’s estimates. 4.4.1 Project Development Cost Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of the project. Cost information should include the following: ·Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase ·Requested grant funding ·Applicant matching funds – loans, capital contributions, in-kind ·Identification of other funding sources ·Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system ·Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system The type of project best for this site is not known at this time. However, if the Archimedes screw concept did prove to be best a single 35kW turbine could be purchased for $210,000 FOB Seattle. Two units for the 70kW installation could be purchased for $364,000 FOB Seattle. Site delivery, civil costs, transmission and integration costs will be estimated in the Reconnaissance study. 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 project is not sufficiently known at this point to define the expected O&M costs but there is no reason at this time to believe they will be excessive. 4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale The power purchase/sale information should include the following: ·Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s) ·Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range ·Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project A power purchase agreement has not been discussed yet but will follow from the agreements set forth when the community is electrified. 4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 10 of 18 7/1/2013 Please fill out the form provided below. Renewable Energy Source Survey Creek Hydroelectric Project The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis. Annual average resource availability. Estimated capacity factor for this application is 0.40 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 Railbelt grid, leave this section blank) i. Number of generators/boilers/other Varies by individuals’ usage ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other Varies iii. Generator/boilers/other type Diesel and Gas generators for individual buildings 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 by individuals’ usage ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor Varies by individuals’ usage 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] Varies based on fuel availability ii. Fuel usage Varies based on fuel availability Diesel [gal] ~25,000 gallons per year for generators and some transportation Other ~25,000 gallons per year of gasoline for generators and transportation iii. Peak Load TBD iv. Average Load TBD v. Minimum Load TBD vi. Efficiency TBD vii. Future trends Increasing load d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable) i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] ~10,000 gallons per year ii. Electricity [kWh] -- iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] ~500 gallons per year for hot water. iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] -- v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] ~3000 cords per year 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] One or two Archimedes screw generators rated at 35kW each b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable) i. Electricity [kWh] 122 to 368 MWhrs/yr ii. Heat [MMBtu] None 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 -- Please fill out the form provided below. Renewable Energy Source Survey Creek Hydroelectric Project The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis. Annual average resource availability. Estimated capacity factor for this application is 0.40 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 Railbelt grid, leave this section blank) i. Number of generators/boilers/other Varies by individuals’ usage ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other Varies iii. Generator/boilers/other type Diesel and Gas generators for individual buildings 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 by individuals’ usage ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor Varies by individuals’ usage 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] Varies based on fuel availability ii. Fuel usage Varies based on fuel availability Diesel [gal] ~25,000 gallons per year for generators and some transportation Other ~25,000 gallons per year of gasoline for generators and transportation iii. Peak Load TBD iv. Average Load TBD v. Minimum Load TBD vi. Efficiency TBD vii. Future trends Increasing load d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable) i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] ~10,000 gallons per year ii. Electricity [kWh] -- iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] ~500 gallons per year for hot water. iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] -- v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] ~3000 cords per year 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] One or two Archimedes screw generators rated at 35kW each b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable) i. Electricity [kWh] 122 to 368 MWhrs/yr ii. Heat [MMBtu] None 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 -- Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 11 of 18 7/1/2013 Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system Project configuration has not yet been determined and it is not clear what costs are associated with community central electrification however, a rough estimate could be that the hydro and overhead distribution line to the school could be built for $1.5 to $3 million. Feature $ Low (1,000’s) $ High (1,000’s) Basis Arch Screw $220 $390 Quote 1 or 2 Units Civil Works $400 $800 2 x Turbine LV Transmission & XFMRs $560 $1,100 $90 to $180k/mi ($5 to $10k/ span) Integration and Control $220 $390 = Turbine Cost Totals $1,400 $2,680 b) Development cost Unfortunately small projects like this still require much of the same permitting and engineering that larger projects experience. The ratio between surveying/engineering/permitting and project capital costs can appear to be excessive. In this case the normal 10 or 15% development ratio will be greater. It is expected that development costs could be as high as $500k. c) Annual O&M cost of new system Annual O&M is expected to be consistent with similar small hydro’s and will be covered by sales revenues. d) Annual fuel cost $0 Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for i. Electricity Greater than 30,000 gallons ii. Heat TBD as this would require individuals to switch heating elements iii. Transportation -- b) Current price of displaced fuel ~$6.00 c) Other economic benefits -- d) Alaska public benefits ~$180,000 of avoided fuel costs annually Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale TBD Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio TBD Payback (years) TBD Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system Project configuration has not yet been determined and it is not clear what costs are associated with community central electrification however, a rough estimate could be that the hydro and overhead distribution line to the school could be built for $1.5 to $3 million. Feature $ Low (1,000’s) $ High (1,000’s) Basis Arch Screw $220 $390 Quote 1 or 2 Units Civil Works $400 $800 2 x Turbine LV Transmission & XFMRs $560 $1,100 $90 to $180k/mi ($5 to $10k/ span) Integration and Control $220 $390 = Turbine Cost Totals $1,400 $2,680 b) Development cost Unfortunately small projects like this still require much of the same permitting and engineering that larger projects experience. The ratio between surveying/engineering/permitting and project capital costs can appear to be excessive. In this case the normal 10 or 15% development ratio will be greater. It is expected that development costs could be as high as $500k. c) Annual O&M cost of new system Annual O&M is expected to be consistent with similar small hydro’s and will be covered by sales revenues. d) Annual fuel cost $0 Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for i. Electricity Greater than 30,000 gallons ii. Heat TBD as this would require individuals to switch heating elements iii. Transportation -- b) Current price of displaced fuel ~$6.00 c) Other economic benefits -- d) Alaska public benefits ~$180,000 of avoided fuel costs annually Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale TBD Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio TBD Payback (years) TBD Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 12 of 18 7/1/2013 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. There is currently no utility in the community. The personal impact to each member of the community will be in the form of needing to purchase less fuel and perform less maintenance on their personal generating equipment. 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 It would seem reasonable to expect that the combined efficiency of all the personal generating sources in the community would be less than 12kWhrs/gal. If so, the reduction in fuel needed by the community will be greater than 30,000 gallons. Annual revenue cannot be anticipated at this time without an existing rate structure to establish reasonable rates. There are no known tax credits available for this project. There are no known additional annual revenue streams available for this project at this time. The non-economic benefit to the community will be a higher standard of living that should, in the long run, incent others to purchase land there and help the community grow. 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)Est 10,000 to 30,000 kWh/mo Estimated sales (kWh)Est 122,000 to 368,000 Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use at private sector businesses ($) TBD Estimated sales (kWh)TBD Revenue for displacing diesel generation for use by the Alaskan public ($) TBD Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 13 of 18 7/1/2013 SECTION 6– SUSTAINABILITY Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable. Include at a minimum: ·Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered. ·How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project ·Identification of operational issues that could arise. ·A description of operational costs including on-going support for any back-up or existing systems that may be require to continue operation ·Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits The project would be operated by the entity that would be set up to operate the local utility formed when the community is electrified. Maintenance and operation expenses would be financed by revenues from electricity sales to the community. The Community of Edna Bay commits to reporting the energy sales and benefits to the State in the format that is required. SECTION 7 – READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed with work once your grant is approved. Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to meet the requirements of previous grants. The Community of Edna Bay has performed consultant interviews and is prepared to engage Hatch USA consultants to move forward with this work immediately upon receipt of the grant. Some preliminary site survey and water flow data-gathering has already occurred. The Community of Edna Bay is also successfully working with the AEA on a Bulk Tank Farm slated to begin construction in the spring of 2014. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 14 of 18 7/1/2013 SECTION 8 – LOCAL SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION Discuss local support and opposition, known or anticipated, for the project. Include letters of support or other documentation of local support from the community that would benefit from this project. The Documentation of support must be dated within one year of the RFA date of July 2, 2013. The Community of Edna Bay is excited about the prospect of starting a centralized electrical power system based on clean, renewable energy. There is no known opposition. There is a strong desire to “do it right” the first time, in a way that benefits the environment, the community and the state of Alaska. 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 The Community of Edna Bay is requesting a grant in the amount of $62,272 to complete the reconnaissance study, and commits to contributing $3,000 of in-kind support and $500 cash to complete this study. 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. This grant request is for a reconnaissance study. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 15 of 18 7/1/2013 Applications MUST include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in section 2.3.2 of this application, (I. Reconnaissance, II. Feasibility and Conceptual Design, III. Final Design and Permitting, and IV. Construction and Commissioning). Please use the tables provided below to detail your proposed project’s budget. Be sure to use one table for each phase of your project. If you have any question regarding how to prepare these tables or if you need assistance preparing the application please feel free to contact AEA at 907-771-3031 or by emailing the Grant Administrator, Shawn Calfa, at scalfa@aidea.org. Milestone or Task Anticipated Completion Date RE- Fund Grant Funds Grantee Matching Funds Source of Matching Funds: Cash/In-kind/ Federal Grants/ Other State Grants/Other TOTALS (List milestones based on phase and type of project. See Milestone list below. ) $$$ Project scoping and contractor solicitation Sept 2014 $9840 $$9840 Resource identification and analysis Aug 2015 $18062 $$18062 Land Use permitting and environmental analysis Aug 2015 $6000 $$6000 Preliminary design analysis and cost Aug 2015 $14550 $$14550 Cost of energy and market analysis Aug 2015 $4170 $$4170 Simple economic analysis Aug 2015 $1390 $$1390 Final report and recommendations Sept 2015 $8750 $$8750 $$$ $$$ $$$ $$$ TOTALS $62772 $$62772 Budget Categories:Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits $$3000 In-kind $3000 Travel & Per Diem $3012 $$3012 Equipment $4500 $$4500 Materials & Supplies $$500 Cash $500 Contractual Services $54760 $$54760 Construction Services $$$ Other $$$ TOTALS $62272 $$65772 Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 16 of 18 7/1/2013 SECTION 10 – AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM Community/Grantee Name: Edna Bay Community Community/Grantee Name: Edna Bay Community Regular Election is held: November Date: September 20, 2013 Authorized Grant Signer(s): Printed Name Title Term Signature Heather Richter President one year Myla Poelstra Grants Administrator one year I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents: (Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official) Printed Name Title Term Signature Heather Richter President one year Grantee Contact Information: Mailing Address: P.O. Box EDB Edna Bay, Alaska 99950 Phone Number: (907) 594 6312 (President) (907) 594 -6301 (Grants Administrator) Fax Number E-mail Address: Federal Tax ID #: 92-0100412 Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information. Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 17 of 18 7/1/2013 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. 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 Heather Richter Signature Title President, Edna Bay Community Date September 20, 2013 Renewable Energy Fund Round VII Grant Application - Standard Form AEA 2014-006 Grant Application Page 18 of 18 7/1/2013 Edna Bay Community A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND ROUND VII GRANT FOR A HYDROPOWER RECONNAISSANCE STUDY. Resolution #13-32:08-12 WHEREAS, the community of Edna Bay is remote and isolated with no road access connecting it to the main island of Prince of Wales for economic or developmental support; and WHEREAS, the potential for connecting to the developing power grid on Prince of Wales Island would be too cost prohibitive to become a reality; and WHEREAS, the growing community of Edna Bay is in the process of incorporating as a second class city, and is evaluating the development of a central power system and distribution lines; and WHEREAS, there is enthusiastic local support for exploring and pursuing renewable energy choices as we look to the future for our community; and WHEREAS, we believe that significant gains in efficiency and reliability could be realized with the installation of a diesel power plant integrated with a hydroelectric generator distribution system; and WHEREAS, the community has submitted a request to the Alaska Energy Authority for an analysis regarding feasibility, power plant size, potential hydroelectric resources, and a cost comparison between diesel and hydro generators; and WHEREAS, a reconnaissance study will help determine the feasibility of integrating hydropower into the community’s infrastructure planning process; and WHEREAS, the community has been successfully managing state and federal grant opportunities for over thirty years, and is compliant with applicable federal, state and local laws including existing credit and tax obligations; and WHEREAS, there are experienced personnel available within the community to manage the grant and hydroelectric project should we be successful in obtaining funding; and WHEREAS, Mr. Paul Haag has been appointed as the manager for this project and will be the point of contact representing the applicant for the purposes of the application; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Community of Edna Bay has authorized its Board of Directors to request public funding from the Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund for a Hydropower Reconnaissance Study, and commits to providing matching resources for the project at the amounts listed in the application to include equipment support, in kind labor, and up to $500.00 cash for the project. ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013 BY THE EDNA BAY COMMUNITY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A DULY CONVENED MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM WAS PRESENT AND VOTING. P.O. Box 1100 Edna Bay, Alaska 99950 (907) 594-6312