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Application Forms and Instructions
This instruction page and the following grant application constitutes the Grant Application Form
for Round 6 of the Renewable Energy Fund. An electronic version of the Request for
Applications (RFA) and this form are available online at:
http://www.akeneravauthority-org/RE Fund-6.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
scalfaO-aidea.orQ
• If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application
forms for each project.
• Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide
milestones and grant budget for each phase of the project.
In order to ensure that grants provide sufficient benefit to the public, AEA may limit
recommendations for grants to preliminary development phases in accordance with 3
ACC 107.605(1).
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting
funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the
preceding phases are satisfied 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.
REMINDER:
• Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials
submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
• All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final
recommendations are made to the legislature.
• in accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or
proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the
Authority. if you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their
application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept
confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a
public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon
request.
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SECTION 1 — APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
City of False Pass Electric Utility
Type of Entity. Local Government
Tax ID # 92-0135411
Mailing Address
PO Box 50
False Pass, AK 99583
Fiscal Year End
Tax Status: zFor-profit or _
Physical Address
100 Main Street
False Pass, AK 99583
Telephone Fax Email
907-548-2319 907-548-3314 cityoftlsepass@2k.net
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT 1 GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Ernie Weiss
Mailing Address
3380 C Street, Suite 205
Anchorage, AK 99503-3952
Telephone Fax
907-274-7557 907-276-7569
Title
Natural Resource Director
Email
eweiss@aeboro.org
ENERGY AUTHORITY
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1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be reiected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
X 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 its project by
its 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.
Yes 1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant form. (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 is intended to be no more than a 9-2 page overview of your project
2.1 Project Title — (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
False Pass Wind Energy Project
2.2 Project Location —
Include the physical location of your project and names) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project in the subsections below.
False Pass is located on the eastern shore of Unimak Island on a strait connecting the Pacific
Gulf of Alaska to the Bering Sea. It is 646 air miles southwest of Anchorage.
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 projects 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.-949.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining
this information please contact AEA at 907-771-3031.
N 540 52.443' W 163- 24.646', WGS 84
2.2.2 Community benefiting — Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
City of False Pass
12.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project
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False Pass currently produces all their electricity from diesel generators and heating from
burning fossil fuels. Data from a met tower set up several years ago was compromised and has
data gaps when bears damaged the equipment, but the data still may be useful if analyzed using
appropriate assumptions and software. The wind resource may prove to be good, but we won't
know until the data is analyzed and a wind resource report is completed. In addition, an avian
study will determine if birds will be of concern and/or if mitigation measures are necessary.
This project seeks design and permitting for the False Pass wind project. The design and
permitting phase will include project scoping and community solicitation for planning and
design, permit applications and acceptance, final environmental assessments and mitigation
plans, resolution of land rights and right of way, final system design, engineers cot estimate,
updated economic and financial analysis, and final business plan and operational plans.
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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, etc.)
This project will reduce fuel and the overall energy costs to the False Pass community. False
Pass currently produces all their electricity from diesel generators and heating from burning
fossil fuels. Little biomass is currently available to offset home heating and hydro in the local
streams and solar energy do not seem practical in False Pass, but the wind resource may prove to
be good. Based on surveys of local community members False Pass has good wind and the
report may support these survey results.
The estimated annual electricity savings, based on the use of a couple 10KW turbines will be
27,120kWh. This will translate into a financial savings of $7,594 per year (estimated at
$0.28/kWh). Larger wind turbines will provide more power and more savings, but improvements
to the electrical utility would be necessary; this will be investigated if this project is funded.
Other project benefits will include:
Reduced dependence on diesel fuel and the expense involved in its transportation and
storage.
• Save on current operation and maintenance costs by less time from using diesel
generators
Contribute to the reduction of air pollution and affects on climate change
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 project (Design and Permitting) cost total is $190,195. Aleutians East Borough staff time
will contribute in -kind to this project for project administration and management ($5,000). The
total requested is $185,195.
Project Costs $ Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.6 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet $190,195.00
including estimates through construction)
2.7.7 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $58,999
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2.7.8 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in $ 0.00
terms of dollars please provide that number here and
explain how you calculated that number in your application
(Section 5.)
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SECTION 3 — PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
ENEMY AUTHOPiffY
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 managegs). 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 Aleutians East Borough uses a team approach in project management and development.
AEB staff maintains routine communications with False Pass City staff in all aspects of
community development and projects. This close contact and coordination will continue in the
False Pass Wind Power Project. The False Pass City Council has authorized the AEB to provide
overall project administration and management of this project. Upon project funding, the AEB
will select and work with Marsh Creek as the design and construction management consultants to
initiate, oversee, and complete the project.
Aleutian East Borough Project Management staff includes:
• Ernie Weiss, Natural Resource Director
907-274-7557, eweiss@aeboro.org
• Anne Bailey, Community Development Coordinator
907-274-7580, abaile aeboro.or
• Roxann Newman, Finance Director.
907-497-2588, rnewman(cr�,aeboro.org
Attached are their resumes.
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 vour Drormsed nrniPct_
Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed
Milestones
CDR accepted by AEA
Tasks
Finalize and submit CDR report
Start
Date
End
Date
1/31/13
Project scoping and community
Project Management
solicitation for planning and design
Travel to community and hold stakeholder
meeting to identify community needs.
Update schedule and budget
Create communication and responsibility
matrix, identify hold points.
711113
811113
Permit applications (as needed)
Project Management
DoD Notice, FAA Notice, SHPO Notice,
711511
USFWS Notice, any local permitting
3
9/16113
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Final environmental assessment and
Project Management
mitigation plans (as needed)
Reassess Avian and determine mitigation
fans for construction, provide SWPP
8/1/13 1I1/14
Resolution of land use, right of way
Project Management
issues
Determine Site ownership issues, if any
Document, if any community concerns with
sight and sound at location (Community
Notice and meeting)
7/1/13 7/1/14
Permit approvals
DoD Notice, FAA Notice, SHPO Notice,
9/15/1 12/15/1
USFWS Notice, any local permitting
3 3
Final system design
Project Management
Finalize Geotech evaluation
Provide 30% design drawing package
Provide 65% design drawing package
7/1113 7/1114
Engineers cost estimate
Project Management
Provide detailed budget and tasks for project
construction based off of 65% design ROM
1/1/14 7/1/14
Updated economic and financial
Project Management
analysis
Calculate rate for electricity that displaces
diesel through the heat recovery system.
Review PCE reporting and evaluate potential
heat recovery tariff.
1/1/14 7/1/14
Final business and operational plan
Project Management
Work with community and utility board to
create business and operational plan.
Provide preventative and predictive
maintenance plan. Work with community to
identify potential wind turbine operators and
coordinate training with AVTEC and WTG
3/15/1
manufacturer
4 7/1/14
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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.
111G tV1UUUa1�i ZUbL nurUugn 81411 will Cie responsible Tor implementation and successful
completion of the project. The AEB will confer routinely with the False Pass City staff while
simultaneously working with qualified consultants (Marsh Creek LLC) to develop and complete
the project.
The AEB will follow its procurement and bid policies as far as selecting firms and purchasing
equipment, supplies, and materials. Selection of consultant and contractors will be based on the
type and amount of past wind project experience of the firm as well as individual work
experience, experience and familiarity in the AEB region, and project cost.
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.
The AEB Community Development Coordinator will be the project liaison and contact person
among all parties (City of False Pass staff, Marsh Creek LLC, general contractors, vendors, and
the AEA). The position will help coordinate all project team communications, meetings, and
disseminate information on a routine basis. The coordinator will be responsible for all periodic
progress reports and other information requests to the AEA. AEB will work closely with the
selected contractors and keep the AEA informed of progress by regular e-mail updates as
components of the project are completed. The contractor's interim and final reports will be
submitted promptly when completed. Close liaison will be maintained with the contractors
throughout the project. Issues to be tracked include scope clarifications, progress relative to
budget, schedule, data recovery, and health and safety. These will include the project matching
funds.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
mere are poienuai proniems in project iogistics and construction in remote areas such as
Aleutians East Borough communities. Adverse weather conditions can also cause project delays.
Aleutians East Borough staff has much experience in setting up and managing community
development projects in AEB communities. Similarly, local labor has much experience, savvy,
and know-how to get the job done in adverse conditions such as poor weather. Good team
planning and reliance on local knowledge about community conditions help reduce the risk in
development projects in remote areas.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was consulted about avian and environmental concerns.
Endangered waterfowl use the area so avian studies will be necessary. Transmission lines may
pose a threat to birds, and the avian study will consider that and make recommendations if the
cables should be buried or not.
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SECTION 4 — PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extentlamount 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.
False Pass may have class 5 wind (see preliminary report table and figures below), and the wind
resource could exceed the community's electrical energy needs when the wind are operating.
Additional analysis of these data is necessary for determining the quality of wind in False Pass.
Please see attached wind resource report.
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.
ine ity or raiser ass owns ana operates ttie t�aise Fass Electrical Utility. The electric utility
serves 21 residential, 11 commercial, one state facility, and nine community facilities customers.
There are three John Deere diesel generators used for power generation. Generator #1 has a rated
capacity of 90 kW, generator #2 has a capacity of 125kW, and Generator #3 has a capacity 150
kW. The peak load is 75 kW with an average load of 49kW. The community has used an
average of 47,000 gallons per year of diesel #2 for electrical generation for the last two years.
The utility's power distribution system is all underground 3-phase wire operating at 12,470 volts
grounded Y.
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.
i ne raise rass rower riant produces electncal energy by burning diesel fuel in engine -driven
generators. This satisfies a community power consumption of approximately 3 84,699 kWh per
year. This consumption does not include power that is used to operate the power plant, or power
lost in distribution. By integrating wind power into the existing system, our goal is to generate
the same amount of energy output, using substantially less fuel than is currently being used.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
raise rass is iocatea on the eastern snore of Unimak island on a strait connecting the Pacific Gulf
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of Alaska to the Bering Sea. It is 646 air miles southwest of Anchorage and accessible only by air
and barge transportation. The community experiences long and cold winter nights, and severe winter
storms can be continuous.
Existing power consumption is approximately 384,699 kWh per year. Reliable power service is
essential for airport lights (especially in winter), the health clinic, school, government, tribal., and
corporation buildings and facilities, harbor utilities, the Bering Pacific Seafood Plant, commercial
enterprises, and residences.
Wind power will ultimately help stabilize or even lower monthly electricity costs which keep
increasing due to the reliance of fuel for power generation.
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
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.
There are a couple of potential wind turbine sites located at the city shop and the city power
building. The City is agreeable to a potential wind turbine project being sited on their land.
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
rotentia.i permits requirea or the project mcivae:
Threatened Species (U.S. Fish & Wildlife)
The USFWS is concerned about bird kills caused by birds flying into wind turbines, towers and
guy wires. They have not adopted a formal position against installing wind turbines. In fact, the
USFWS is in the process of installing vertical axis wind turbines at their complex in the AEB
community of Cold Bay. The USFWS staff in Cold Bay has expressed the position that at
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potential wind turbine sites the flight patterns of birds should be assessed before turbine
installation so that bird kills can be minimized.
Aviation Considerations (FAA).
Because of the proximity of the False Pass Airport to potential wind turbine sites in town, there
may be need to make a hazard determination of the turbine site in relation to the runway.
Currently have determination letter for Met Tower location.
Telecommunication Impacts (National Communications Information Administration and
the National Weather Service)
Wind turbines may interfere with communications signals by generating electromagnetic noise
and/or creating physical obstructions that distort communications signals.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Final site location will have to be reviewed and an application submitted to determine that there
are no historic properties affected,
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
• Lana aeveiopment constraints
As all identified land owners are agreeable to a potential wind turbine located on their property,
the only potential land development constraints may arise from site location issues with:
Threatened or Endangered species (U.S. Fish & Wildlife)
Telecommunications interference (National Communications Information Administration
and the National Weather Service)
Aviation considerations (FAA)
Potential permit issues with the above will be addressed early in the project development process.
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.
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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
From the Alaska Energy Authority reports (see excerpts below) a total project costs would be
under $2M.
Alternative Energy Resources
Wind Diesel Hybrid
Capital cost
$1,760,495
per kW--hr
"s�W81et
wlam
Installed KW 200
Annual Capital
$118,332
$0.29
$88.34
kW-hrlyear 406200
Arinua14M
$19,062
$0.05
$13.75
Met Towed no
Fuel cost:
$0
$0.00
Horner Data? yes
Total Annual Cost
$137,394
$0-34
"Us
Wind Class T
Non -Fuel Costs
$0.07
Avg wind speed 8.60 Ms
Alternathre COE:
$0.40
% Community energy
180%
Savings
Diesel Engine Heat Recovery
Heat Recovery System Installed? Y
Is it working now? Y
BLDGs connected and working:
Powerhouse Only
Value
Water Jacket 2,06e gal $11,615
Stack Heat 0 gal $0
New Community COE $0.66 ($58,999)
Mdes nwhml And d eW cats)
Capital cost $72,009
Annual ID $6,032
Annual OM $1,440
Total Annual coste $7.472 Savings
Heat coal $32.70 $IMMBtu $4,143
This phase of the project (this proposal) total cost is $185,195 with $5,000 matching. We
anticipate securing some funding from the federal government for this project which would
require good avian study and environmental data and reporting. Based on the economic findings
we will investigate the use of loans and capital contributions.
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.)
AEA estimated the O & M costs for a Wind —Diesel system in False Pass to be $19,062.
Currently the O & M costs at the diesel plant are not recoverable. The city is unable to charge an
energy rate that will cover the O & M costs because the customers can not afford energy at that
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cost. A more accurate estimate of Wind -Diesel O & M costs will be developed by the Wind
Study. Combining wind into the diesel system will allow the Utility to keep energy pricing
affordable to residents without losing money on its O & M costs.
Alternative Energy Resources
Wind Diesel Hybrid
Capital coat
$1.760,485
per kW-hr
$Omm Cam
Installed KW 200
Annual CoplW
$110,332
$0.29
$85.34
kW hNyear 406220
Annual OM
$19,062
$0.05
$13.75
Met Taweri no
Fuel coat:
$0
$0.00
Homer Data? yen
TOW Annual Coal
$137,394
$0.34
$99.00
Wind Close 7
Non -Fuel Coats
$0.07
Avg wind speed 8.60 mis
Albemethre COE.
$0.40
% Community energy
180%
Saivinp
New CommunityCOE
$0.68
($58,999'
0rI*dNM fuelonddlnelMis
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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
AEA estimates that Wind -Diesel cost of energy as potentially $0.83 per kwH.
The AEP has provided the potential cost range of power from a wind -diesel system. The cost of
displaced fuel will be used as a pricing method for False Pass.
Table 3-4. Wind System Cost Range— Rural Alaska Reconnaissance
Capital Cost Operating Cost Total Cost
($W ($lturbinelyr) ($/kWh)
Low High Low High Low High
Low Wind Penetration $2200 $2600 $0.10
High Wind Penetration $3600 $60,000 $0.28
DOE Small (< 40k1IV) $0.38 $0.60
Wind Turbine Verification
Project Cost Targets¢0
Source: Section 2.1.8 Characterization of Existing Technology Deployed in Alaska
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Please fall out the form provided below
Marsh Creek LLC provided the costs for the wind project design and pricing for wind turbines.
Sources sited for potential wind energy savings and costs came from the AEP document
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Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability Class 3 Wind resource
Unit depends on protect type (e g windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic: configuration (if system is part of the Rallbelt' grid, leave this section blank)
i Number of generatorslboilerslother 3 generators
ii Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 90kW, 125kW, 150kW
iii Venerator/boilers/other type All three are John Deere Diesel Engines
iv Age of generators/boilers/other Not Available
v Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 11.43 kWh/gal
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor $10,244
ii. Annual O&M cost for non -labor $4,506
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Rallbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i Electricity [kWh] 225,287
ii Fuel usage
Diesel (gal] 47,000 gallons
Other
iii Peak Load 75kW
iv Average Load 49kW
v Minimum Load
vi Efficiency
vn Future trends
d)
Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
Diesel [gal or MMBtu] Est. 48,433 gallonslyear
Electricity [kWh)
in Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons)
vi Other
1 The Rallbelt 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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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 MMBtulhr]
Final configuration to be determined in Conceptual Design
report ( January 2013)
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i Electricity [kWh]
ii Heat [MMBtu]
c)
Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii Coal [tons or MMBtu.1
iii Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons}
iv Other
lProject
Cost
a)
Total capital cost of new system
Final cost to be determined in Conceptual Design report
January 2013)
b)
Development cost
c)
Annual O&M cost of new system
d)
Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a)
Amount of fuel displaced for
Electricity To be determined in Conceptual Design report ( January 2013)
ii Heat
iii Transportation
b)
Current price of displaced fuel
c)
Other economic benefits
Sale of green tags if project is constructed.
d)
Alaska public benefits
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a)
Price for power purchase/sale
NIA
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Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio
Payback (years)
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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?
• Inventory data. How much biomass is available on an annual basis and what types (species)
are there, if known?
SECTION 5— PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benerits 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 a 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 f the project _
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ENERGYAUiHORITYrY
According to the AEP study, False Pass has the potential to save over $58,000 or over 10,000
gallons in displaced fuel annually. There have been no Proposed Power Purchase Agreement
price, RCA tariff, or cost based rates for the proposed wind -diesel system developed at this time.
The people of False Pass would like to be less dependent on the variable price of diesel fuel,
lessen the environmental risks of fuel transport and storage hazards by requiring less diesel fuel
to power their community.
SECTION 6— SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that t 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
Ilie Ulty of ralse Yass Electne Utility currently operates the power plant and electrical distribution
system in False Pass. The Utility will incorporate an O & M surcharge into its rate structure to
recoup the costs of operating and maintaining the renewable energy infrastructure. Actual O & M
costs will be determined once specifications are developed for the wind turbines to be installed as
a result of this study.
There will be a learning curve in operating the proposed wind -diesel system. Adequate training
and support will be budgeted during additional phases. Selection of the wind turbine system will
take into account surrounding communities systems already in existence. This will positively
contribute to the wind market penetration to support trained personnel.
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
i ne Adcutians East tsorougn was awaraea a �,L.),uuu grant trom the Alaska Energy Authority on
July 27, 2009 to perform a renewable energy resource feasibility study for the communities of
Cold Bay, False Pass, and Nelson Lagoon (the AEB contributed $5,000 cash and $10,000 in -kind
to the project). The study project was completed on May 18, 2010 and submitted to the AEA on
June 2, 2010. The study contains an analysis of existing energy power systems, potential
renewable energy resources, and recommendations for renewable energy projects in the three
communities. The study provides the basis for much of the information contained in this grant.
The City of False Pass and the Aleutians East Borough are currently receiving assistance from the
Aleutian Pribilof Island Association and Marsh Creek, Inc. to follow-up on the project
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recommendations contained in the completed Renewable Energy Feasibility Study. Specifically,
we are refining the type of equipment specified in the plan as well as developing work plans for
project implementation. This work also provides the basis for much of the information in this
application. With this additional work — completion of the avian and the feasibility studies, the
City of False Pass Electrical Utility will be ready to proceed immediately.
SECTION 8— LOCAL SUPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project Include
letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project
The False Pass City Council and the Aleutians East Borough Assembly both passed resolutions in
public meetings in support of the False Pass Electric Utility's Renewable Energy Fund Round IV
Grant, entitled, "False Pass Renewable Energy Wind Project". Please see the enclosed two resolutions.
SECTION 9 — GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much you want 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 sources and your financial commitment to the
project.
The expected cost of the feasibility study is $190,195. The Grant Budget Form is attached.
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, at scalfa@aidea.org.
Source of
Matching
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
RE- Fund
Grantee
Matching
Funds:
Cashlln.
TOTALS
Date
Grant Funds
Funds
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
$
$
See Milestone list below.
Project scoping and
contractor solicitation for
8/1/2013
$8,920
$600
$9,420
planning and design
Permit applications (as
needed
911512013
5,400
r$30,000
$500
$5,900
Final environmental 1/1/2014
500
$30 500
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assessment and mitigation
plans as needed
Resolution of land use, right of 7/1/2014 $20,000
wa issues
Permit aDDrovals 12/15/2013 $27 000
$500
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ENERGY AUTHORITY
$20,500
Finals stem design
7/1/2014
$59,376
$500
$59,875
Engineers cost estimate
7/1/2014
$7,500
$500
$13,000
Updated economic and
financial analysis
7/1/2014
$9,000
$500
$9,500
Final business and operational
plan
7/1/2014
$18,000
$1000
$19,000
I U I AL,
1
$185,195
$5,000
$190,195
Budget Categories.
Direct Labor & Benefits
$178,195
$5,000
$183,195
Travel & Per Diem
$7,000
$
$7,000
Equipment
$
$
$
Materials & Supplies
$
$
$
Contractual Services
$
$
$
Construction Services
$
$
$
Other
$
$
$
TOTALS
$190,195
$5,000
$190,1951
Proiect Milestones that
should be addressed in
Budget Pro osal
Reconnaissance
FeasibilityDesign
and
Permitting
Construction
1.
Project scoping and
1.
Project scoping
1.
Project scoping
1.
Confirmation that all
contractor solicitation.
and contractor
and contractor
design and feasibility
2.
Resource
solicitation.
solicitation for
are
identification and
2.
Detailed energy
planning and
complete.eents
analysis
Y
resource analysis
Y
design
2.
Completion of bid
3.
Land use, permitting,
3.
Identification of
2.
Permit
documents
and environmental
land and regulatory
g ry
applications (as
needed)
3•
Contractor/vendor
analysis
issues,
selection and award
4.
Preliminarydesi n
4.
Permitting and
3•
Final
environmental
4.
Construction Phases
analysis and cost
environmental
assessment and
-
5.
Cost of energyanalysis
and
mitigation plans
Each project will have
market analysis
5.
Detailed analysis of
(as needed)
unique construction
6.
Simple economic
existing and future
4.
Resolution of
phases, limitations
analysis
energy costs and
markets
land use, right of
and schedule
7.
Final report and
6.
Assessment of
way issues
constraints which
should be identified
recommendations
alternatives
5.
Permit approvals
by the grantee
7.
Conceptual design
6.
Final system
5.
Integration and
analysis and cost
design
testing
estimate
7.
Engineers cost
6.
Decommissioning old
8.
Detailed economic
estimate
systems
and financial
8.
Updated
7.
Final Acceptance,
analysis
economic and
Commissioning and
9,
Conceptual
financial analysis
Start-up
business and
9.
Negotiated
8.
Operations Reporting
operations plans
power sales
10.
Final report and
agreements with
recommendations
approved rates
10.
Final business
and o erational
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SECTION 10 --AUTHORIZFd SIGNERS FORM
n�iiiii�i�
VW ° r-NH4(.;Y AUTHQ'iri"Y
i CommunitylGrantee Name: City of False Pass
Regular Electiarr is held: Octal Pr 2, at city Qf ice te: {
Authorized Grant S
Printed Name
Tom Hoblet
avor
Title
i
Term Signature I
i authorize the above porson(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking nrclariiration/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term , Signature
Grantee Contact Information;
Mailing Address: ; PO Box 50, False Pass, AK 99583 —1
I
F Phone Numbr:r:- 907-548-2319
I
Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
Federal Tix ID #,
-548-2214
cityotra Isepassga k, net
35411
l 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 41'Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners,
consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. Applicants
are asked to separate resumes submitted with applications, if the individuals do
not want their resumes pasted.
B. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8,
C. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.7.
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 enntact 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. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant Is truthful
and correct, and that the 2applicaltt is in compliance with, and will continue to comply 1
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the [-00ty to Ows.e obligations.
Print Namu f Tom Hoblet
Signature
This I Mayor
Oate 9/2412012
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2012-08-22 01:40 OFFICE 9075482214 3S 9072767569 P 1/2
' City of False Pass
} P,O. Box M - Fi&e Ptass, Alaska 99583-0050
Telephone (907) 648.2319 - Fax (907) W-2214
RES(Wl I TiO N 13- o3
A RESOLUTION OF THE C'1TY OF FALSE PASS COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE
SIJB,M rAL OF AN APPLICATION FROM THE CITY OF FALSE PASS TO TID, ALASKA
ENERGY A1UTRO1U 'V FOR A RrAFWAULF, F,NFR(-.Y ltOTJND Vt GRANT.
WHEREAS, the high cast of diesel fuel and electricity in False Pass results in decreased living
standards fvt residents, higher costs for the Cit), residents and local businesses, and hinders
economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City of False Pass administers and manages the False Paris Electric [;tility; and,
WHEREAS, llie False Pass City Comicil is committed to reducing dependence on diesel fuel
and to reducing air pollution that may contrihraic to global climate change; and
WHEREAS, t1w False Pass City Council seeks to implement lord; term renewable energy
projects that result in sustainable and nimsurable energy savings to iho commrrnit4: and
WHEREAS, di:; False Fasts City Council is working with the False Pass Electric Utility and the
Aleutians last Borough to implemcnt the renewable energy project rccnmincndatioaas Lmamcd
in the 2010 AIiid 3 RenewaNe Energy Assesni-nem.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVull, the False Pass City Council suppoiv% the suhmit+al
of the Renewable 1'nerry grata FUr the design phaw. of the F315c Pass Wind Lnergy Project by
the City of False Pass Electric 'Utility Lor consideiatdon by the Alaska Energy Authoritv in order
to "uce dependence on die.,cl fuel resuhing in :a sustained and ineasUrable energy savitxgs; anti
HE IT FIJ RT14F:R RESOLVED that the City of False Pass agrees to provide in -kind Ser'vicc si at
a ininimurn (if $2500,00 through cam,pletion of the proiect as a local contribution to the project,
and authorizes the Aleutifans East Borough to provide prcaju:L rnanagenlent and grant
administration as additional in -hind contribution to the praiect; anti
BE 17' k'l;RTJIFH RFSOL'VED that tilt Fialbe Puss ('ily Council authorizes Mayor Tort, Hublel
to sign the gr.-int application to commit the City to these obl)ga€ions, .and dcsignates the Aleutian.
East Durotafh Community I n7clopment Coordinator as point of contact for the application; tvlti
20"2-08-22 18.38 OFFICE 9075482214 >> 9072767569
City of False Pass
Rb. lift 50 - Fe'$e Pasti, Alaska 99s83-0050
Telephone (907) 548-2319 • Fax (907) 548-2214
BE IT FURTHFR RESOLVED that the False Puss City Council certifies that the City of False
pw is in compliance with all applicable federal. state and local laws to the hit of our
knowledge.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Fal5c Pass City Council on this 21'j' clay r31' August, 2012,
Tom Hoblet,Mayor ATTEST,
Chris Emrich, Clerk,
p 1/1
RESOLUTION 13-05
A RESOLUTION BY THE ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING THE
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FROM THE CITY OF FALSE PASS To TIRE ALASSKA
ENERGY AUTHORITY FOR A RENEWABLE ENERGY ROUND VI GRANT,
WHEREAS, the Aleutians East Borough provides assistance to six commnunities in the district
which includes Akutan, Cold Bay, False Pass, King Cove, Nelson Lagoon and Sand Point; and
WHEREAS, the Aleutians East Borough seeks to implement long term energy goals that result
in sustainable and measurable energy savings to Aleutian East Borough Communities; and,
WHEREAS, False Pass, Alaska is a community with an undeveloped renewable source of wind
energy; and
WHEREAS, the Aleutians East Borough is working with the community of False Pass to
implement the renewable energy project recommendations contained in the 2010 AEB
Renewable Energy Assessment.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Aleutians East Borough Assembly supports the
submittal of the Renewable Energy grant for the design phase of the False Pass Wind Energy
Project by the City of False Pass for consideration by the Alaska Energy Authority in order to
reduce dependence on diesel fuel resulting in a sustained and measurable energy savings; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Aleutians East Borough agrees to provide project
management and grant administration services valued at a minimum of $2500.00 through
completion of the project as an in -kind contribution to the project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Aleutians, East Borough Community Development
Coordinator is designated as the Borough point of contact for this grant, and is authorized to sign
grant reports and other documents related to the grant as needed to fulfill the Borough
commitment to provide project management and grant administration for the project.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Aleutians East Borough on this 2$'h day of August, 2012.
IVA
Stahl a 4 Mayor ATTEST:
Tina Anderson, Clerk
False Pass Wind Resource Report
False Pass meteorological tower, view to the east, D. Vaught photo
January 27, 2012
Douglas Vaught, P.E.
V3 Energy, LLC
Eagle River, Alaska
V3 ENERGY LLC
Eug]e River, .',las',a 907.350.5Q, 7
False Pass Wind Resource Report
Summary
Page 12
The wind resource as the False Pass met tower site is generally good with measured wind power class 4
by measurement of wind power density (Class 3 if considering only mean annual wind speed). Given the
moderately cool temperatures of False Pass test site, air density is moderately higher than standard
conditions. By other measures important for wind power analysis, the site has a low 50-year return
period extreme wind probability but high turbulence; the latter apparently due to the high mountains
that border Isantoski Strait and that are very near the met tower to the north, West and south.
Turbulence intensity calculated from the met tower data indicates much higher than desirable
turbulence conditions. This would require special care with turbine selection and operations.
It is not immediately clear if an alternate wind site that has good wind exposure and less turbulence
exists in the near proximity of the village of False Pass. Siting restrictions include the obvious constraints
of geography— mountains and Isantoski Strait —and the location and orientation of the False Pass
airstrip. Computation fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling may lend insight into wind flow patterns at False
Pass and would be a useful tool to investigate other wind turbine siting.options.
Met tower data synopsis
Data dates
Wind power class
Wind power density mean, 30 m
Wind speed mean, 30 m
Max.10-min wind speed average
Maximum 2-sec. wind gust
Welibull distribution parameters
Wind shear power law exponent
Roughness class
IEC 61400-1, 3rd ed. classificatton
Turbulence intensity, mean
Calm wind frequency (at 30 m)
May 7, 2005 to. August 19, 2005 and November 30,
2005 to September 4, 2007 (24 months); status:
operational
Class.3 to 4 (fair to good)
338 W/mZ
6.11.m/s
26.E m/s
39.0 m/s (January, 2007)
k = 1.62, c = 6.76 m/s
0.291(high)
3.80 (suburban)
Class III-S
0.173 (at 15 m/s)
35% (winds < 4 m/s)
Test Site Location
Wind measurement instrumentation (anemometers, wind vane, temperature sensor) was installed on a
30 meter tall, six-inch diameter NRG Systems Inc. tubular meteorological (met) test tower in an open
area near the coast, approximately 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north of the village of False Pass. The tower (still
standing and operational again in October 2011) is located on a grassy outwash plain immediately north
of a moderately -sized stream that drains from the extensive mountain range immediately west of the
site. This location had been the village's preferred site for wind turbines, but more recent thoughts are
to locate wind turbines closer to the village.
V3) ENERGY LLC
Eagle Riga ; Alaska 907.350.5047
False Pass Wind Resource Report
Page 13
Met tower installation was accomplished on May 6 and 7, 2005 by Doug Vaught of V3 Energy, LLC,
Connie Fredenberg of Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association, Mia Devine of Alaska Energy Authority, and
George Jackson, power plant operator of the village of False Pass.
Site information
Site number 2399
Latitude/longitude N 540 52.443' W 1630 24.646', WGS 84
Site elevation 17 meters (54 ft)
Data logger type NRG Symphonie, 10 minute time step
Tower type NRG 6-inch diameter tubular, 30 meter height
Tower installation photographs (May, 2005; D. Vaught photos)
C. Fredenberg and M. Devine hea.dingto LhEri:e
Lifting the met tower
V3 ENERGY LLC
Eaglc River, Alaska 507.350.5047
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4
C Fredenberg and G, Jackson assembling the tower
M. Devine, G. Jackson, C. Fredenber wrapping up
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Topographic maps, 2D views
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False Pass Wind Resource Report p a g e 15
Topographic map, 3D view
Tower sensor information
Channel
Sensortype
Height
Multiplier
1
NRG #40 anemometer
30 m (A)
0.765
2
NRG #40 anemometer
30 m (B) ,'
0.765
3
NRG #40 anemometer
20 m
%*
0.765
7
NRG #200P wind vane
27 m
0.351
9
NRG #1105 Temp C
3 err *#
0.138
Met tower sensors photograph (view to the east)
V3 ENERGY PLC
Eag'-� Rirtr, AlasRa 907.350.504
IVATKN TA
Offset Orientation
0.35
—275° T
0.35
095" T
0.35
2400 T
050
2300 T
-86.3
N
False Pass Wind Resource Report
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Data Quality Control
Data quality is excellent with data recovery of all three anemometers at nearly 100 percent for the time
periods of actual data recovery (8/19/05 to 11/30/05 excluded) and 87.5 percent with that time period
included. On 8/19/05 a bear visiting the site ripped out the sensor wiring inputs to the datalogger; this
damage was repaired on 11/30/05. Although False Pass is located in a cold climate where icing
conditions might be expected, very few icing events were detected in the data. Note that the
temperature sensor was not functional from initial tower installation on 5/7/05 until 11/30/05, the date
that the bear damage to sensor wiring was repaired.
Data recovery summary table
Possible
Valid Recovery
Label
Units
Height
Records
Records Rate (%)
Speed 30
m A
m/s
30 m
122,386
107,093 87.5
Speed 30
m B
m/s
30 m
122,386
107,087 87.5
Speed 20
m
m/s
20 m
122,386
107,690 87.5
Direction
27 m
a
27 m
122,386
107,066 87.5
Temperature
°C
3 m
122,386
92,506 i5 6
Anemometer and wind vane data recovery
30 m A 30rn B
20 m Vane
Temp
Possible
Valid Recovery Recovery .
Recovery Recovery
Recovery
Year
Month
Records Records Rate (.%) Rate (%)
Rate (%) Rate (%)
Rate (%)
2005
May
3,514
3,482
991
99.1
99.1
99.1
0.0
2005
Jun
4,320
4,320
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
0.0
2005
Jul
4,464
4,464
1000
100.0
100.0
100.0
0.0
2005
Aug
4,464
2,740
61.4
61.4
61.4
61.4
0.0
2005
Sep
4,320
0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2005
Oct
4,464
0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2005
Nov
4,320
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1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
2005
Dec
4,464
4,335
97.1
96.9
97.8
91.6
100.0
2006
Jan
4,464
4,460
99.9
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Feb
4,032
4,032
100.0
100.0
99.1
100.0
100.0
2006
Mar
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Apr
4,320
4,320
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
May
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Jun
4,320
4,320
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Jul
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Aug
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Sep
4,320
4,260
98.6
98.6
98.6
98.6
98.6
2006
Oct
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Nov
4,320
4,320
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2006
Dec
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2007
Jan
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
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Feb
4,032
3,833
95.1
95.1
95.1
100.0
100.0
2007
Mar
4,464
4,377
98.1
98.1
98.1
98.4
100.0
2007
Apr
4,320
4,320
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2007
May
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2007
Jun
4,320
4,320
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2007
Jul
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2007
Aug
4,464
4,464
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
2007
Sep
504
504
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
All data
122,386
107,093
87.5
87.5
87.5
87.5
75.6
Wind Speed
Anemometer data obtained from the met tower, from the perspectives of both mean wind speed and
mean wind power density, indicate a very good wind resource. Mean wind speeds are greater at higher
elevations on the met tower, as one would expect. Note that relatively cold temperatures contributed
to higher wind power density than otherwise might have been expected for the mean wind speeds
Anemometer data summary
Speed 30 m
Speed 30 m
Variable
A
8
Speed 20 m
Measurement height (m)
30
30
20
Mean wind speed (m/s)
6.01
606
5.34
MMM wind speed (m/s)
606
6.11
5.38
Max 10-min avg wind speed (m/s)
26.2
26.5
22.4
Max gust wind speed (m/s)
390
38.6
37.1
Weibull k
159
1.62
1.55
Weibull c (mis)
6.54
6.76
5.93
Mean power density (W/m7)
329
333
237
MMM power density (W/mz)
333
338
239
Mean energy content (kWh/mZ/yr)
2,882
2,920
2,073
MMM energy content (kWh/mz/yr)
2,917
2,961
2,094
Energy pattern factor
2.40
2.38
2.46
Frequency of calms (%)
34.5
34.2
39.3
1-hr autocorrelation coefficient
0.863
0.864
0.859
Diurnal pattern strength
0.105
0.104
0.112
Hour of peak wind speed
16
16
16
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Time Series
Time series calculations indicate high mean wind speeds during the winter months with more moderate
mean wind speeds during summer months. This correlates well with a typical village load profile of high
electric and heat demand during the winter months and lower demand during summer months. The
annual and monthly daily wind profiles indicate highest wind during the mid -afternoon hours.
30 m B anemometer- data summary
std.
Weibull
Weibull
Mean
Max
Gust
Dev.
k
c
Year
Month
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
H
(m/s)
2005
May
6.32
19.5
27.1
3.70
1.74
7.08
2005
Jun
5.89
16.9
23.3
3.47
1.66
6.55
2005
Jul
4.44
12.9
18.3
2.61
1.71
4.96
2005
Aug
7.02
17.6
23.3
4.08
1.62
7.76
2005
Sep
2005
Oct
2005
Nov
2005
Dec
5.S4
19.7
29.8
3-71
1.45
6.09
2006
Jan
5.73
16.5
279
313
1.81
6.40
2006
Feb
7.28
20.1
30.9
4.49
1.61
8.09
2006
Mar
6.37
22.2
32.4
4.09
1.51
7.03
2006
Apr
6.84
22.7
31.8
398
1.72
7.64
2006
May
6.49
23.1
29.8
4.61
1.35
7.05
2006
Jun
5.77
17.5
24.0
3.75
1.46
6.34
2006
Jul
5.80
179
23 7
3.26
1.75
6.47
2006
Aug
496
17.1
27.5
3.63
1.26
5.22
2006
Sep
5.34
24.2
35.9
3.88
1.33
5.80
2006
Oct
6.18
216
36.3
3.89
1.56
6.85
2006
Nov
8.16
20.6
36.3
3.89
2.17
9.18
2006
Dec
5.11
19.1
24.8
3.03
1.67
5.70
2007
Jan
7.17
26.5
38.6
4.60
1.55
7.96
2007
Feb
7.08
18.9
27.1
3.89
1.80
7.90
2007
Mar
8.17
19.3
30.2
3.92
2.17
9.18
2007
Apr
5.67
21.5
36.3
3.54
1.55
6.26
2007
May
5.50
17.5
24.0
3.89
1.33
5.95
2007
Jun
5.37
16.8
24.0
3.27
1.65
5.99
2007
Jul
4.58
13.8
21.8
3.12
1.40
5.00
2007
Aug
5.45
17.9
24.4
3.45
1.52
6.01
2007
Sep
6.63
16.5
27.5
3.82
1.69
7.37
All data
6.06
26.5
38.6
3.86
1.53
6.70
MMM
6.11
3.72
1.62
6.76
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Probability Distribution Function
The probability distribution function (PDF), or histogram, of the False Pass met tower site wind speed
indicates a shape curve somewhat dominated by lower wind speeds, as opposed to a "normal' shape
curve, known as the Rayleigh distribution (Weibull k = 2.0), which is defined as the standard wind
distribution for wind power analysis. As seen in the PDF of the 30 m B anemometer, the most
frequently occurring wind speeds are between 5 and 7 m/s with essentially no wind events exceeding 25
m/s (the cutout speed of most wind turbines; see following wind speed statistical table).
PDF of 30 in B anemometer
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Weibull
Weibull
Mean
Proportion
Power
R
k
c
Above
Density
Squared
Algorithm
(m/s)
(m/s)
Mean
(W/m2)
Maximum likelihood
1.53
6.70
6.03
0.427
354
0.896
Least squares
1.38
6.81
6.22
0.414
455
0.903
WASP
2.35
7.72
6.84
0.471
324
0.751
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0.471
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Bin Endpoints
Bin Endpoints
(m/s)
Occurrences
(m/s)
Occurrences
Lower Upper
No.
Percent
Lower Upper
No.
Percent
0
1
9,225
8.80%
15
16
923
0.88%
1
2
8,708
8.31%
16
17
588
0.56%
2
3
8,737
8.34%
17
18
365
0.35%
3
4
8,988
8.58%
18
19
195
0.19%
4
5
9,568
9.13%
19
20
104
0.10%
5
6
10,356
9.88%
20
21
77
0.07%
6
7
10,582
10.10%
21
22
44
0.04%
7
8
9,356
8.93%
22
23
8
0.01%
8
9
8,118
7.75%
23
24
6
0.01%
9
10
6,530
6.23%
24
25
4
0.00%
10
11
4,798
4.58%
25
26
0
0.00%
11
12
3,715
3.55%
26
27
1
0.00%
12
13
2,751
2.63%
27
28
0
0.00%
13
14
1,930
1.84%
28
29
0
0.00%
14
15
1,410
1.35%
29
30
0
0.00%
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Wind Shear and Roughness
A wind shear power law exponent (a) of 0.291 indicates high wind shear at the site. Related to wind
shear, a calculated surface roughness of 0.878 meters (indicating the height above ground level where
wind velocity would be zero) indicates very rough terrain (roughness description: suburban). This is
somewhat curious as the terrain surrounding the met tower is mostly comprised of low-lying grass and
light brush and presumably snow cc►ver during the winter months. The high wind shear measured at the
site indicates that it would be advantageous to erect wind turbines at higher hub heights if possible.
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Extreme Winds
A modified Gumbel distribution analysis, based on monthly maximum winds vice annual maximum
winds, was used to predict extreme winds at the False Pass met tower site. Note below that the
extreme wind analysis shows relatively low extreme winds. Industry standard reference of extreme
wind is the 50 year probable (50 year return period) ten-minute average wind speed, referred to as Vfef.
For False Pass this calculates to 29.1 m/s (at 30 meters), which meets International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) 61400-1, 3rd edition Class III criteria. All wind turbines are designed for IEC Class III
extreme winds.
Extreme wind probability table, 30 m A data
Vref Gust EEC 61400-1, 3rd ed.
Period (years) (m/s) (m/s) Class Vref, m/s
3 23.9
35.4
50.0
10 26.1
38.7 II
42.5
20 27.4
40.6 III
375
30 28.1
41.7 S
designer-
50 29.1
43.1
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100 30.4
45.0
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Temperature, Density, and Relative Humidity
False Pass experiences cool summers and moderately cold winters with resulting higher than standard
air density. Calculated mean -of -monthly -mean air density during the met tower test period exceeds the
1.223 kg/m3 standard air density for a 17 meter elevation by approximately three percent. This is
advantageous in wind power operations as wind turbines produce more power at low temperatures
(high air density) than at standard temperature and density.
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Temperature and density table
Temperature
Air Density
Month
Mean
Mean
Min
Max
Mean
Min
Max
("C)
(OF)
VC)
(IC)
(kg/m3)
(kg/m3)
(kg/m3)
Jan
-0.9
30.3
-10.5
7.4
1.294
1.255
1.341
Feb
2.6
36.6
-14.1
11.2
1.278
1.239
1.359
Mar
-0.3
31.4
-13.3
12.1
1.291
1.235
1.355
Apr
2.9
37.3
-3.2
16.0
1.276
1.218
1.305
May
5.8
42.4
0.1
19.6
1.251
1.203
1.289
Jun
9.4
48.8
3.0
17.5
1.239
1.212
1.275
Jul
12.1
53.9
6.6
22.1
1.231
1.193
1.259
Aug
13.1
55.5
6.4
21.2
1.228
1.196
1.260
Sep
10.6
51.1
3.8
19.0
1.232
1.205
1.272
Oct
7.7
45.9
1.8
13.3
1.238
1.223
1.281
Nov
3.5
38.3
-3.9
8.8
1.248
1.223
1.308
Dec
2.3
36.1
-7.8
8.5
1.279
1.250
1.327
Annual
5.7
42.3
-14.1
22.1
1.257
1.193
1.359
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The wind speed versus temperature scatterplot for the False Pass wind site indicates a relatively even
percentage of wind events across all temperatures The.mmimum temperature is relatively warm by
Alaska standards at -14°C (70 F). It is not likely that arctic -capable wind turbines with special low
temperatures lubricants and heaters would be necessary for False Pass.
Wind speed/temperature
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Wind frequency rose data indicates that winds at False Pass are primarily northwest and south with it
lesser component of north winds. The mean value rose indicates that the primary and secondary
frequency winds occur in strength proportional to their occurrence, but interestingly, when infrequenct
east-southeast winds occur, they are very strong. Combining these roses into a wind energy rose, one
can see that the power -producing winds at the False Pass met tower site are predominately northwest
and south, with a lesser degree of northerly winds. Calm frequency (percent of time that winds at the
30 meter level are less than 4 m/s) was a moderately high 35 percent during the test period.
Observing winds on a monthly basis indicates that northwesterly winds mostly occur during the spring
and summer months while northerly and southerly winds mostly occur during the winter months.
Wind frequency rose Mean valve rose (30 in B anem.)
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Turbulence
Turbulence intensity (TI) at the False Pass met tower site indicates unexpectedly turbulent conditions
that are well above IEC 61400-1, 3rd edition (2005) turbulence category A criteria, which is the most
turbulent defined category. This can be seen in the TI graph of anemometer 30 m B at all directions
sectors, and also in TI graphs of isolating the north, south, and northwest direction sectors that
represent the power -producing winds at the site.
With the high turbulence, the False Pass site classifies by IEC 61400-1, 3rd Edition, criteria as Category S,
or special conditions. The•30 meter B anemometer mean TI at 15 m/s is 0.173 and the representative TI
at 15 m/s is 0.232, both of which are quite high and considered generally undesirable for wind turbine
operations.
High turbulence at the met tower test site is almost certainly due to the high mountains that border
Isantoski Strait and that are very near the met tower to the north, west and south. It's likely that air
flowing more through the center of Isantoski Strait is less turbulent that at the margins near the
mountains, which is the location of the met tower, but that is an academic consideration as it would be
impractical from a wind power siting perspective. Insight into turbulent airflow in the False Pass area
could be aided by use of computational fluid dynamics analysis to predict airflow patterns.
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Turbulence table, 30 m B data, all wind sectors
Bin
Bin Endpoints
Midpoint
Lower
Upper
Records
Representative
(m/s)
(m/s)
(m/s)
in Bin
Mean TI
SD of TI
TI
Peak TI
1.0
0.5
1.5
9,100
0.583
0.176
0.808
1.571
2.0
1.5
2.5
8,810
0.395
0.185
0.631
1.300
3.0
2.5
3.5
8,736
0.327
0.162
0.534
1.346
4.0
IS
4.5
9,327
0.287
0.141
0.468
0.972
5.0
4.5
5.5
91898
0.262
0.121
0.418
0.844
6.0
5.5
6.5
10,680
0.238
0.107
0.374
0.732
7.0
6.5
7.5
10,107
0.221
0.098
0.346
0.682
8.0
7.5
8.5
8,823
0.209
0.086
0.319
0.603
9.0
8.5
9.5
7,264
0.199
0.080
0.301
0.547
10.0
9.5
10.5
5,643
0.196
0.074
0.291
0.510
11.0
10.5
11.5
4,172
0.193
0.068
0.280
0.458
12.0
11.5
12.5
3,287
0.186
0.059
0.262
0.475
13.0
12.5
13.5
2,266
0.181
0.051
0 246
0.418
14.0
13.5
14.5
1,635
0.180
0 050
0.243
0.424
15.0
14.5
15.5
1,135
0.1, 3
0 046
0.232
0.360
16.0
15.5
16.5
732
0.173
0.048
0.235
0.364
17.0
16.5
17.5
475
0-163
0.040
0.214
0.374
18.0
17.5
18.5
280
0.166
0.039
0.215
0.290
19.0
18.5
19.5
143
0.167
0.035
0.212
0.265
20.0
19.5
20.5
86
p.158
0.029
0.195
0.228
21.0
20.5
21.5
S3
0.158
0.027
0.193
0.227
22.0
21.5
22.5
26
0.146
0.022
0.175
0.200
23.0
22.5
23.5
11
0.136
0.028
0.172
0.177
24.0
23.5
24 5
2
0.168
0.002
0.171
0.169
25.0
24.5
25.5
2
0.212
0.022
0.240
0.228
26.0
25.5
26.5
0
27.0
26.5
27.5
1
0.185
0.000
0.185
0.185
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