HomeMy WebLinkAboutak renewable energy grant pt 3Renewable Energy Fund Round 6
Grant Application
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Purchased cost of electricity and heat are expected to increase over time.
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Unmetered waste heat from Naknek Electric Association;
Annual cost last year was approximately: $35,232
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
50 kW Solar PV Array
42,350 in Year 1
Solar
Project Cost
$235,000 (PV only)
Included in above
$500
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Project Benefits
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Grant Application ENERGYAUTHORITY
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 42,350 kWh
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel US$ 0.54/kWh, $22,869/year
Clean air, long term energy sustainability, public
demonstration, educational tool, redundant
power source.
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Project Analysis
NA / Net Metering
1.88 (90% of 20 years at $22,869/$235,000)
9.53
4.4.5 Proposed Biomass System Information
Please address the following items, if know. (For Biomass Projects Only)
• What woody biomass technology will be installed (cord wood, pellets, chips, briquettes,
pucks).
• Efficiency of the biomass technology.
• Thermal or electric application.
• Boiler efficiency.
• Displaced fuel type and amount.
• Estimated tons of wood pellets or chips (specify) to be used per year, and average moisture
percentage.
• Estimated cords of wood to be used per year, specify whether dry or green and the moisture
percentage.
• Ownership/Accessibility. Who owns the land and are their limitations and restrictions to
accessing the biomass resource?
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Inventory data. How much biomass is available on an annual basis and what types
are there, if known?
Over the first 20 years of the project, it will generate 762,300 kWh (assuming 90% of the
Year 1 output on average for the 20 years). Using the cost of a kWh that the SD pays
today (US$ 0.54), that equates to $411,642 over the first 20 years.
Using the EIA's number of 14.5 kWh per gallon of fuel oil, this PV project will avoid
burning over 52,500 gallons of fuel oil over the first 20 years of its life.
As all of the electricity that is generated will be used on -site, there will be no revenues. At
today's prices, the value of the electricity generated will exceed $411,000.
Alaskans will benefit from a clean energy source, and the School District's students will
have an opportunity to learn more about renewable energy in and out of school.
PV systems are known for how little maintenance they require. The biggest item that may
need replacement is the inverter, and a 20 year warranty will be included in this project.
Ongoing maintenance needs (e.g. annual check-ups, minor electrical issues) will be
covered by the general school funds (and the savings generated by the project). Savings
and benefits will be included in quarterly reporting.
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PV projects are comparatively easy to develop and implement. The construction schedule
will be driven by the arrival date of the materials, which will have to be shipped by barge
during the summer months. Permits and sub -contractor selection will be done before the
start of construction. Construction itself should be completed within 2 months.
The
September 18, 2012
To Whom It May Concern:
The Bristol Bay Borough School District has made energy savings a priority of the
district, and in recent years has completed a number of projects to ensure we stay
focused on that important task. In this way our Board has committed to preserving more
of our general fund for classroom instruction and student support. We are hoping that
the district will be awarded funding from the Renewable Energy Fund to continue on
these efforts
In 2009, a library remodel allowed us to make major changes in our lighting systems in
that section of the building. In 2010, we retrofitted our old gym lights and made other
upgrades to that facility to help modernize older, less efficient systems. In the past year
we have made plans to renovate our shop and kitchen areas, we have replaced our front
doors, and we have conducted an investment grade audit of the facility that will help us
continue these improvements. There is no doubt that our district efforts could be helped
significantly by other resources from the Alaska Energy Authority.
We hope you will consider our application.
Sincerely,
Sheri Thomas
Bristol Bay School Board Clerk
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Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the
project.
Total grant funds requested are $430,000. While our modest financial contribution to this
project supports implementation and ongoing maintenance (Estimated $10,000 and
$5001yr), the greatest value this project will deliver is the ability to educate and
demonstrate renewable energy applications to our students and our community, as well
as the long-term cost benefits to the School District. Dollars saved will be spent on
sustaining and improving the education of our children and community. The results of
this project will stand as a clear example for how renewable energy can reduce the cost
of energy and create a more self -sustainable Alaska.
Applications should include a separate worksheet for each project phase that was identified in
section 2.3.2 of this application, (Reconnaissance, Feasibility, Conceptual Design, Design and
Permitting, and Construction). 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, atscalfa@aidea.org.
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