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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.akenergyauthoritv.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
scalfagjaidea.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 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)
Interior Regional Housing Authority
Type of Entity:
Tribally Designated Housing Entity
Tax ID # 92-0049402
one)
Fiscal Year End
Tax Status: For-profit or _j( non-profit (checl(
Mailing Address
828 27"^ Avenue, Fairbanks AK 99701
Physical Address
828 27*^ Avenue, Fairbanlts, AK 99701
Telephone
907 452-8315
Fax
907 456-8941
Email
kcarlo@irha, org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Kimberly Carlo
Title
Weatherization/Energy Administrator
Mailing Address
828 27*^ Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Telephone
907 452-8315
Fax
907 456-8941
Email
kcarlo@irha.org
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put anXin the appropriate box)
An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
or
No
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
or
No
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
or
No
1.2.4 If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant fomri. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.)
Yes
or
No
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 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title - (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Biomass Feasibility Studies in Public Facilities, Interior Region
2.2 Project Location -
Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project in the subsections below.
This project will fund feasibility assessments and forest inventories in the communities of Alatna,
Allakaket, Northway, Grayling, Shageluk, Beaver and Stevens Village. All communities are
located in the Interior/Doyon region of Alaska.
2.2.1 Location of Project - Latitude and longitude, street address, or community name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Google l\/laps by finding you project's location on tfie map
and ttien right clicking with the mouse and selecting "What is here? The coondinates will be displayed in the Google
search window above the map in a fonmat as follows: 61.195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining
this information please contact AEA at 907-771-3031.
Alatna 66.566920 N 152.666390 W
Allakaket 66.562610 N 152.647560 W
Shageluk 62.682220 N 159.561940 W
Grayling 62.903610 N 160.064720 W
Northway 62.982220 N 141.951670 W
Beaver 66.359440 N 147.396390 W
Stevens Village 66.006390 N 149.090830 W
2.2.2 Community benefiting - Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
The communities benefiting from this project are Alatna, Allakaket, Northway, Grayling,
Shageluk, Beaver and Stevens Village.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind X Biomass or Biofuels
Hydro, including run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas
Heat Recovery from existing sources Hydrokinetic
Solar X Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre-Constructlon Construction
Reconnaissance Design and Permitting
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X Feasibility Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph descnption of your proposed project.
The seven communities named in this proposal - Alatna, Allakaket, Northway, Grayling,
Shageluk, Beaver and Stevens Village - have all participated in energy planning meetings with
IRHA and other organizations and have identified wood heating in public facilities as a key
opportunity to displace fuel oil, reduce energy costs, utilize locally available renewable
resources and create local employment. This proposal calls for feasibility assessments that
include the study of public facilities where wood heating may be applicable, pre-engineering
analysis of the size and type of boilers that would be required (including "boiler in a box" option),
estimated fuel displacement and cost savings, capital cost and payback period, and forest
inventory and wood harvest plan.
Of the seven communities selected for this project, Stevens Village, Beaver and Northway had
Preliminary Feasibility Assessments conducted in 2008. The 2008 studies suggested that
biomass was a viable option for the communities, but that further analysis was necessary. For
these three communities, the 2008 studies will be updated and expanded upon. Forest
inventories will be completed as well. For the communities of Shageluk, Allakaket, Alatna and
Grayling, IRHA proposes a two-pronged approach: (1) subcontract with a qualified biomass
energy specialist to conduct a 1-2 day site visits in each community and prepare a feasibility
assessment for each community, (2) subcontract with Will Putman, head forester for Tanana
Chiefs Conference to conduct forest inventory and wood harvest planning.
Following completion of these reports, project staff Kim Carlo and Nadine Winters of IRHA will
continue to communicate with residents of the communities and facilitate their internal planning
processes to determine whether each community wants to move forward with final design and
construction phases of the respective wood-heating projects, pending available funding. It
bears mentioning that this proposal is identical in scope to one submitted by IRHA under Round
4 of the Renewable Energy Fund. It was funded and eight biomass feasibility studies are
completed as a result. This represents a deliberate approach whereby the applicant is
proceeding in stages with conducting feasibility work prior to conceptual design, final design and
construction. It is anticipated that the phased approach will allow IRHA to conduct full
assessments for most communities in the region.
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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.)
Installation of wood-fired heating systems in public facilities would displace all or a significant
portion of fuel oil that is currently being used to heat the facilities. For example, feasibility
assessment reports for eight communities that were completed in August 2012 showed the
following potential savings:
• Nikolai School - capital cost $298,000 with estimated annual savings of $20,800
• Nikolai district (school, community center, lodge shop) capital cost $478,000 with
estimated annual savings of $41,500
• Anvik school - capital cost of $298,000 with estimated annual savings of $29,800
• Nulato lower washeteria and school - capital cost of $518,000 with estimated annual
savings of $47,000
• Koyukuk washeteria/waterplant - capital costs of $272,300 with estimated savings of
$18,779
• Koyukuk washeteria/waterplant, school, city/tribal office - capital cost $540,780 with
estimated savings of $35,345
This proposal calls for similar assessments for public facilities in seven communities. It is
anticipated that some of the community's reports will show comparable potential cost savings
and provide a sound economic analysis for future projects.
T his proposal calls only for feasibility assessments and thus all economic benefits are
projections and contingent on final design and construction phases that are not part of this
proposal. IRHA intends to work with the communities to seek future funding for design and
construction in those communities with the best prospects for a successful project.
In addition to anticipated energy cost savings, the communities will benefit by employing local
wood cutters who will be paid to harvest and process the wood. Currently these communities
purchase heating fuel from an outside vendor, which results in money leaving the village) also
known as economic leakage). A wood heating system would provide job opportunities and keep
money circulating within the community. Increased local demand for biomass fuels would also
improve safeguards against wildfires and enhance wildlife habitat, especially for moose. A final
benefit is that the feasibility reports will help communities plan for their energy needs by
providing information about energy options, a process that is expected to increase local
involvement in energy planning.
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 requested funding amount is $168,959 which includes salary support for (1) IRHA project
managers Kimberly Carlo and Nadine Winters, (2) Tanana Chiefs Conference forester Will
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Putman, and (3) biomass energy specialist contractor. The funding request also covers travel
for personnel (2) and (3) to seven communities in the study. No supplies or equipment are
included in this proposal. As mentioned previously, this proposal is part of a multi-phase
approach that encompasses evaluating the potential for wood heating in multiple communities in
the region. Feasibility studies for eight communities were completed in August 2012 with an
AEA Round 4 grant. The study of the additional seven communities contained in this proposal
will be helped by the institutional knowledge gained in the Round 4 studies. IRHA has selected
Will Putman to do the forest inventory work as he is well qualified and has extensive experience
in the region. IRHA has not selected a contractor for the feasibility assessments; the individual
will be selected following the grant award process and per IRHA's procurement code. For the
purpose of calculating travel/salary in this proposal, IRHA based costs on the Round 4 feasibility
study experience.
2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of grant request and your project's total costs and benefits below.
Grant Costs
(Summary of funds requested)
2.7A Grant Funds Requested in this application. $168,959
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided $0
2.7.3 In-kind match to be provided $0
2.7.4 Other grant applications not yet approved $0
2.7.5 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.3) $168,959
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
including estimates through construction)
$n/a feasibility study only
2.7.7 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $n/a feasibility study only
2.7.8 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 your application
(Section 5.)
$ See section 2.5
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SECTION 3 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a
resume and references for the manager(s). 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 will be managed by Kimberly Carlo, Energy and Weatherization Administrator for
IRAHA. Nadine Winters, an energy specialist for IRHA will provide assistance as needed.
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.
^lease fill out fonn provided below. You may add additional rows as needed.
Milestones Tasks
Start
Date
End
Date
Grant Administration Grant kick-off meeting Aug
2013
Aug
2013
Grant set-up Aug
2013
Aug
2013
Preparatory work for site visits Review existing data sources for relevance
to project
Sept
2013
Sept
2013
Prepare background information for
communities
Sept
2013
Sept
2013
Prepare RFP for feasibility study contractor Oct
2013
Oct
2013
Prepare subcontract with TCC for forester Oct
2013
Oct
2013
Publish RFP Oct
2013
Nov
2013
Review/select successful applicant from RFP Nov
2013
Nov
2013
Contact communities to schedule visits Dec
2013
Dec
2013
Arrange travel, schedule site visits Dec
2013
Dec
2013
Feasibility studies Travel to communities Jan
2014
Apr
2014
Research, data collection and
communication with local decision-makers
Jan
2014
Apr
2014
Write reports for each community
Post-assessment community
follow-up
IRHA communicate w/communities during
and after the assessments to provide
information and gather feedback
Jan-
2014
May
2014
Deliver copies of assessments present
findings at different venues, etc
May
2014
June
2014
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Final reporting Budget review, preparation of final report and
grant close-out
June
2014
July
2014
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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.
Project personnel include Will Putman, head forester for TCC who has prepared inventories for
other communities in the Interior including Fort Yukon and McGrath as part of AEA -funded
biomass projects in those communities. Nadine Winters has worked extensively in the region
on energy projects, project management and has written numerous business plans for health
clinics and rural utilities. IRHA intends to solicit bids from biomass energy contractors for the
feasibility assessments (Thomas Deerfield conducted the assessments for the Round 4 project).
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.
Personnel from IRHA are in daily communication with residents of Interior communities,
including the seven named in this proposal. The various project tasks require regular
communication with city officials, tribal officials, and other residents of the affected communities.
In addition, IRHA holds frequent board meetings, community meetings and other gatherings at
which education, outreach, and project communications will take place. The project team has
already relied on experience gained through past AEA Renewable Energy fund proposals.
IRHA expects to maintain regular contact for the duration of the project. The project team is
also willing to participate in the AEA wood Energy Workgroup.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
The project team believes the proposal is straight-forward and its scope of work narrowly
defined so that the potential for problems is minimal. There are no supplies or equipment
involved in the proposal and no mechanical systems to install operate or maintain. The
proposal calls for personnel to make site visits in seven communities, conduct research, collect
data, communicate with residents, and prepare written feasibility reports. The risk is minimal.
All project communities are aware the feasibility study called for in this proposal does not
require a commitment on their part to install such a system or allocate funds at any future date.
In short, the project team believes any potential problem can be handled through adequate
communication and respect for local authority.
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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 infonvation sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project. For pre-construction applications, describe
the resource to the extent known. For design and permitting or construction projects, please
provide feasibility documents, design documents, and permitting documents (if applicable) as
attachments to this application.
This proposal calls for feasibility assessments of wood-fired heating systems (i.e. Garn boilers)
including forest inventories and wood harvest assessments in seven communities in Interior
Alaska : Alatna, Allakaket, Beaver, Stevens Village, Grayling, Shageluk and Northway. The
prosed energy resource is biomass (most likely cordwood). Experience in other communities
with Garn boilers has shown that wood consumption averages 3-200 cords depending on
number and size of facilities. The amount of wood required to support a wood-heating system of
this type is relatively small compared to the widespread availability of driftwood, trees on nearby
tribal lands, state forests. Bureau of Land Management forests and Doyon -owned property. In
addition, any firebreaks or development might provide several years' worth of wood for biomass
projects of this nature,.
The project team does not believe resource availability will be a problem for any community
named in this proposal. Recently completed forest inventories for eight communities in the
Interior indicated Annual Allowable Cuts in those communities far exceed the cordwood needs of
the proposed biomass systems.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
The public facilities to be evaluated for possible wood-heating are currently heated with fuel oil
and a boiler that delivers either forced-air or lot-water heating. Some buildings (e.g. tribal halls)
may also have conventional wood stoves and in rare cases electric heaters are used. Of the
seven communities proposed for study, all have co-located public buildings that operate as stand
alone units from a space heating perspective. One of the challenges in planning for alternative
sources of heat is that information about existing systems is largely anecdotal. The feasibility
assessments called for in this proposal will collect comprehensive energy system date for a sutie
of public buildings, which will enable comprehensive energy planning that involves each
separate entity.
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
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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.
The existing energy source for space heat in these communities is fuel oil, typically #1. Should
the feasibility reports lead to project construction in any of these communities, it is anticipated
that the resource would be at least partially displaced by wood. The impacts would be positive:
reduce heating costs, create jobs, and keep money from leaving the community, wildfire
protection and wildlife habitat enhancement.
4.2.3 Existing Energy IVIarket
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Converting the heating systems from fuel oil to wood is expected to lower energy costs. In cases
where space heating is provided by recovered waste heat from the local power plants, the
feasibility assessment would include data on integrating those systems. This proposal will not
result in construction and installation of a new energy system, thus actual impacts are only
projections.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
• A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
• Optimum installed capacity
• Anticipated capacity factor
• Anticipated annual generation
• Anticipated barriers
• Basic integration concept
• Delivery methods
The proposal calls for the study of high efficiency low emission (HELE) biomass boilers and their
potential application in seven Interior Alaska communities. The Alaska Wood Energy
Development Task Group has identified a number of boiler manufactures' (e.g. Garn, Tarn and
Greenwood) with proven products that are expected to meet the pending EPA emissions
regulations.
A typical wood-fired heating system consists of boiler(s), boiler building, wood storage building
and plumbing and connections. Heat distribution is typically achieved via hot water delivery. It is
not possible to determine exact system characteristics in advance of the feasibility reports called
for in this proposal, but for the purposes of evaluating the proposal we offer the example of
Koyukuk, as determined in an August 2012 feasibility report. The report finds that for a cluster of
the washeteria/water plant, school, and city/tribal office the required boiler capacity is 700,000
btu/hr.
Wood storage building $58,320 (108 cords @ $27 sq ft)
Boilers $175,000
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Boilers (shipping & bush delivery) $45,000
Plumbing, installation, site prep $20,000
District loop & bidg integration $53,750
Contingency 20% $70,414
Total $422,484
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.
This proposal calls only for feasibility assessments of wood-fire heating systems that may or may
not be constructed at some future date. There are no land issues at this time. Each feasibility
assessment will evaluate land ownership, however, as part of the forest inventory part of the
assessments. Should this project lead to a design and construction phase, the site-selection for
the wood-fired boilers will require negotiating with land owners. Since the proposal is looking at
public buildings, the land owner in most cases will be a city or tribal government. This proposal
has the support of the communities and negotiating land issues with regard to placement of the
boilers is not expected to pose problems.
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
N/A
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
This proposal will have no impact on wildlife, habitat, wetlands, archaeological and historical
resources, land development, telecommunications or aviation operations. The proposal calls
only for feasibility assessment; no impacts are expected.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
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(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 proposal does not call for construction of a new energy system.
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.
f/Vofe. 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, j
See section 4.4.1
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
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
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in evaluating the project.
Please fill out. the form provided below
Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Community average of 38,215 Annual Allowable
Cut in dry tons (within five miles of communities)
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 To be determined A
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other
ill. Generator/boilers/other type
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other
V, Efficiency of generators/boilers/other
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electhcity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] To be determined
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
V. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] To be determined
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
V. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
The Railbelt grid connects all custonners 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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vi. Other
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity To be determined
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
iv. Other
Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system
b) Development cost
c) Annual O&M cost of new system
d) Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel
c) Other economic benefits
d) Alaska public benefits
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale
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a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio To be determined
Payback (years)
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 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)
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• Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
Installation of high efficiency low emission systems in public facilities will displace a significant
portion of fuel oil currently being used communities. Feasibility assessments recently (August
2012) completed for eight Interior villages estimated annual savings and simple payback as
follows:
• Nikolai School - Capital cost $298,000. Annual savings $20,800. Simple payback 14.3
• Nikolai district. Capital cost $478,000. Annual savings $41,500. Simple payback 11.5
• Anvik District. Capital cost $385,550. Annual savings $25,876. Simple payback 14.9
• Nulato washeteria/school. Capital cost $518,000. Annual savings $47,000. Simple
payback 11
• Koyukuk cluster. Capital costs $540,780. Annual savings $35,345. Simple payback
The economic potential of a wood-fired district heating system typically improves as heating
demand or "load" increases; heating multiple buildings in close proximity to one another by a
central heat plant (i.e. district heating system) would likely return better economic metrics than
several small individual stand-alone (ie distributed) heat plants. The communities stand to
benefit from the projects in that wood is a locally available resource. Local woodcutters can be
paid to harvest wood, keeping cash in the local economy. Energy dollars that are currently
being spent outside the community can go towards service delivery rather than exorbitant fuel
costs.
Non economic benefits include enhancement of wildlife habitat (especially moose) Selective
harvesting of wood surrounding the community will help protect the communities from future
wildfires.
14.3
SECTION 6- SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
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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
This proposal calls only for feasibility studies/assessments of wood-fired heating systems and
locally available biomass resources. Inasmuch as this proposal does not call for actual
construction of biomass heating systems, business structure, financial considerations,
maintenance and operational issues are not included in any great detail. Some of these issues
(OM&R and financial metrics, for example) will be included in the reports. The issues of
sustainability ( as regards forest {biomass} resources) will be addressed in the reports and are
not applicable at this time.
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 seven communities included in this proposal have all participated in extensive planning
processes that led them to consider wood heating in public buildings. IRHA and TCC have led
energy planning sessions in the communities (with funding from AEA, USDA and US DOE).
IRHA and TCC also have extensive experience in implementing grants and contracts to the
region. Recently, eight feasibility studies/forest inventories were completed under a Round $
AEA grant. IRHA and TCC have also implemented federal Energy Efficiency and Consen/ation
Block Grants, a process that demonstrates readiness and organizational capacity to implement
the award.
The project team is prepared to begin work on the award immediately once the award is made.
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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.
IRHA has directly communicated with tribal councils, city governments, school officials and other
residents. The seven communities named in this proposal are committed to this feasibility
phase. The communities understand that participating in the feasibility phase will help them to
determine whether or not a design/construction phase makes economic sense for their
communities.
Letters of support from the respective tribal councils are attached.
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.
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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.
\f 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 Calf a, at scalfa@aidea.org.
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
IVIatching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below.)
$ $ $
Grant administration Aug 2013 $4500 $0 $4500
Grant Kick-off meeting $ $ $
Grant set-up $ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
Prepare subcontract for TCC
forester $ $ $
S $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $4500 $ $4500
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Sen/ices $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $4500 $ $4500
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/other
State
Grants/other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below. )
$ $ $
Preparatory work for site visits Dec 2013 $34,688 $0 $34,688
Review/compile existing data Sept 2013 $ $ $
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for relevance
Prepare background Info for
communities Sept 2013 $ $ $
Prepare RFP for feasibility
study contractor Oct 2013 $ $ $
Prepare subcontract with TOG
forester Oct 2013 $ $ $
Publish RFP Oct 2013 S $ $
Review/select contractor from
RFP Nov 2013 $ $ $
Schedule site visits Nov 2013 $ $ $
Arrange travel $ $ $
TOTALS $34,688 $ $34,688
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $34,688 $ $34,688
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $34,688 $ $34,688
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below. )
$121,271 $0 $121,271
Feasibility studies Apr 2014 $ $ $
Travel to communities Apr 2014 $13,517 $ $13,517
Research, data collection and
communication with local
decision-makers
Apr 2014 $ $ $
Write reports for each
community May 2014 $ $ $
$ $ $
Post-assessment community
follow-up June 2014 $4500 $0 $4500
IRHA communicate
wi/communities during and
after assessments to provide
information and gather
feedback
June 2014 $ $ $
Deliver copies of assessments
, present findings at different
venues, etc.
June 2014 $ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $139,288 $ $139,288
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $4500 $0 $4500
Travel & Per Diem $13517 $ $13,517
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $121,271 $ $121,271
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
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TOTALS $139,288 $ $139,288
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
ptiase and type of project.
See Milestone list below.)
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion
Date
RE-Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of
Matching
Funds:
Cash/ln-
kind/Federal
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
See Milestone list below. )
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
$ $ $
TOTALS $ $ $
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ $ $
Travel & Per Diem $ $ $
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ $ $
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
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TOTALS
Project Milestones that should be addressed
Reconnaissance Feasibility
n Budget Proposal
Design and
Permitting Construction
1. Project scoping and
contractor solicitation.
2. Resource
identification and
analysis
3. Land use, pemnitting,
and environmental
analysis
4. Preliminary design
analysis and cost
5. Cost of energy and
market analysis
6. Simple economic
analysis
7. Final report and
recommendations
1. Project scoping
and contractor
solicitation.
2. Detailed energy
resource analysis
3. Identification of
land and regulatory
issues,
4. Permitting and
environmental
analysis
5. Detailed analysis of
existing and future
energy costs and
markets
6. Assessment of
alternatives
7. Conceptual design
analysis and cost
estimate
8. Detailed economic
and financial
analysis
9. Conceptual
business and
operations plans
10. Final report and
recommendations
1. Project scoping
and contractor
solicitation for
planning and
design
2. Permit
applications (as
needed)
3. Final
environmental
assessment and
mitigation plans
(as needed)
4. Resolution of
land use, right of
way issues
5. Permit approvals
6. Final system
design
7. Engineers cost
estimate
8. Updated
economic and
financial analysis
9. Negotiated
power sales
agreements with
approved rates
10. Final business
and operational
plan
1. Confirmation that all
design and feasibility
requirements are
complete.
2. Completion of bid
documents
3. Contractor/vendor
selection and award
4. Construction Phases
Each project will have
unique construction
phases, limitations,
and schedule
constraints which
should be identified
by the grantee
5. Integration and
testing
6. Decommissioning old
systems
7. Final Acceptance,
Commissioning and
Start-up
8. Operations Reporting
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SECTION 10 - AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name:
Interior Regional Housing Authority
Regular Election is held: Date:9/24/2012
Authorized Grant Slgner(s):
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Tiffany Sweetsir Acting CEO
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term Signature
Tiffany Sweetsir Acting CEO
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address; 828 27'^ Avenue, Fairbanks AK 99701
Phone Number:
907 452-8315
Fax Number:
907 456-8941
E-mail Address: tiffany@irha.org
Federal Tax ID #: 92-0049402
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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SECTION 11 - ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. Contact information, resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners,
consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. Applicants
are asked to separate resumes submitted with applications, if the individuals do
not want their resumes posted.
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 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. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and
that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations.
Print Name Tiffany Sweetsir
Signature
Title Acting CEO
Date 9/24/2012
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Stevens Village IRA Council
P.O. Box 16
Stevens Village, AK 99774
September 4, 2012
Alaska Energy Authority
813 Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99506
RE: Letter of Support for IRHA Renewable Energy Fund Proposal
Dear Renewable Energy Fund Selection Committee:
The Stevens Village IRA Council supports the proposal for the biomass feasibility studies
for Interior Villages under Round Six of the Renewable Energy fund. We have identified
numerous facilities in our community that we believe have the potential for wood heating
in order to reduce energy consumptions and subsequent costs. A Preliminary Feasibility
Assessment was conducted for Stevens Village in 2008. The initial assessment
recommended a singe large centralized heating plant for our clinic/office and water
plant/washeteria. It also suggested that ftirther analysis was necessary.
Interior Regional Housing Authority's application for biomass feasibility studies will
include the community of Stevens Village. It will update and expand upon the 2008
preliminary feasibility study. Assuming biomass is feasible, the study will include a
forest inventory to insure we have adequate resources for biomass energy.
We are hopeful this feasibilit)' study will be a useful tool in energy planning that will lead
to a successful, sustainable construction project. Wood is a readily available resource in
our region.
Thank you for considering our proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need
further information.
Sincerely,
Randy Mayo
First Chief
I
BEAVER VILLAGE COUNCIL
PHONE (907) 628-6126 FAX 628-6815
P.O. Box 24029
Beaver, Alaska 99724
September 4, 2012
Alaska Energy Authority
W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99506
RE: Letter of Support for IRHA Renewable Energy fund Proposal
Dear Renewable Energy funds Selection Committee:
The Beaver Village Council supports Interior Regional Housing Authority's proposal for biomass
feasibility studies for Interior villages. We have long believed that biomass is a sustainable, feasible
alternative to fuel oil for our space heating needs. A Preliminary Feasibility Assessment was conducted on
behalf of the community in September 2008. Given the combined annual fiiel oil consumption estimates
for our multipurpose building and our water plant/washeteria, our project was considered medium in terms
of relative size, thus potentially economically feasible. IRHA's proposal will update the 2008 preliminary
assessment and provide a more detailed analysis and a forest inventory.
As you know, the Interior villages pay some of the highest energy costs in the state. Wood is a readily
available resource in our region. The feasibility study called for in this proposal will assist our community
in determining the most efficient use of energy resources.
Thank you for considering our proposal. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further
information.
Sincerely,
First Chief
Rhonda Pitka, Chief
Arlene Fitka, 2»<» Chief
Rebecca Fisher , Secretary/Treasurer
Charlie Yatlin, Shay Pitka, Kim Andon, Maryanu Juneby
Alaska Energy Authority
813 Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99506
RE: Letter of Support for IRHA Renewable Energy Fund Proposal
Dear Renewable Energy Fund Selection Committee:
The Northway Traditional Council supports the Interior Regional Housing Authority's
proposal for wood heating feasibility studies for Interior Villages. Our community is
very interested in exploring the possibility of utilizing biomass to replace fuel oil in our
facilities.
We pay some of the highest energy costs in the state; we are hopeful this feasibility study
will be a useful tool in energy planning that will lead to reduced energy consumption and
reduced costs to our community. A Preliminary Feasibility assessment was conducted
for Northway in July 2008. It stated that potential savings are possible for our
clinic/washeteria/water plant facilities but that further analysis was necessary. Should
IRHA be successful in receiving this grant, the Preliminary Feasibility Assessment will
be updated and if indications are biomass is feasible, a forest inventory will be prepared.
We support IRHAs application for funding and look forward to moving towards a more
sustainable future. Thank you for considering our proposal.
Sincerely,
First Chief
gR^YLING, ALASKA
Grayling IRA Tribal Council
P.O. Box 49
Grayling, AK 99590
Phone (907)453-5116
Fax (907) 453-5146
September 19, 2012
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern Lights BLVD
Anchorage, AK 99506
RE: Letter of Support for IRHA Renewable Energy Fund Proposal
Dear Renewable Energy Fund Selection Committee:
The Grayling IRA Council supports the proposal for the biomass feasibility studies for Interior villages
under the Renewable Energy fund. We have identified facilities in our community that we believe could
use biomass for space heat, reducing energy consumption and costs.
We pay some of the highest energy costs in the state; we are hopeful that this feasibility study will be a
useful tool in energy planning that will lead to successful biomass projects. Wood is readily available
resource in our community. We would much rather use a lower cost energy source and use funds for
programs rather than utilities.
We support Interior Regional Housing Authority's application for funding to conduct a biomass feasibility
study for our community. Thank you for considering our proposal.
Sincerely,
First Chief,
Gabriel Nicholi Sr.
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, Alaska 99506
RE: Letter of Support for IRHA Renewable Energy Fund Proposal
Dear Renewable Energy fund Selection Committee:
The Alatna Traditional Council supports Interior Regional Housing Authority's proposal
to conduct biomass feasibility studies and forest inventories for our community. We have
identified numerous facilities in our community that we believe have the potential for
wood heating. Reducing energy consumption and costs is one of our top priorities. The
Alatna Traditional Council believes a feasibility study will conclude that the objectives
fro petroleum fiiel displacement, sustainability of wood supply and community support
will be met.
Wood is a readily available resource in and around Alatna. The feasibility study called
for in this proposal will assist our community in determining the most efficient use of
energy resources.
We support IRHA's application for funding to conduct biomass feasibility studies and
forest inventories. Thank you for considering the proposal and please do not hesitate to
contact me if you need fiirther information.
Sincerely,
First Chief
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, Alaska 99506
RE: Letter of Support for IRHA Renewable Energy Fund Proposal
Dear Renewable Energy fund Selection Committee:
The Allakaket Traditional Council supports Interior Regional Hosing Authority's
proposal to conduct biomass feasibility studies and forest inventories for our community.
We have identified numerous facilities in our community that we believe have the
potential for wood heating. Reducing energy consumption and costs is one of our top
priorities. The Allakaket Traditional Council believes a feasibility study will conclude
that the objectives fro petroleum fuel displacement, sustainability of wood supply and
community support will be met.
Wood is a readily available resource in and around Allakaket. The feasibility study
called for in this proposal will assist our community in determining the most efficient use
of energy resources.
We support IRHA's application for ftinding to conduct biomass feasibility studies and
forest inventories. Thank you for considering the proposal and please do not hesitate to
contact me if you need further information.
Sincerely,
Shageluk IRA Tribal Counci
P.O. Box 109
Shageluk Alaska 99665
Telephone (907) 473-8239
Fax (907) 473-8295
rebecca.\\nlft7;tanaa'}cluefs.org
September 15, 2012
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99506
RE: Letter of Support for IREIA Renewable Energy Fund Proposal
Dear Renewable Energy Fund Selection Committee:
The Shageluk IRA Council supports the proposal for the biomass feasibility studies for
Interior villages under the Renewable Energy fund. We have identified facilities in our
commuaity that we believe could use biomass for space heat - reducing energy
consumption and costs.
We pay some of the highest energy costs in the state; we are hopeful that this feasibility
study will be a useflil tool in energy planning that will lead to successfiil biomass
projects. Wood is readily available resource in our community. We would much rather
use a lower cost energy source and put our funding sources towards programs rather than
utilities.
We support Interior Regional Housing Authority's application for fianding to conduct a
biomass feasibility study for your community. Thank you for considering our proposal.
Sincerely,
Daisy Hamilton
r'' Chief
Shageluk IRA Tribal Council
Dogidinh (Thank You) .
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INTERIOR REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION 10-2012
ALTHORlZAHON TO APPLY FOR
AEA ROUND 6 FEASBILITY STUDIES IN INTERIOR VILLAGES
VvTIEFLE AS, The Board of Commissioners of Inrerior Regional Housing Auti'iority (IRHA)
provides housing and oilier services to Interior Alaskan communities; and
WHEREA.S, High energy costs are a financial burden on Interior Alaskan corrununttics. The
comn-iunitic: are seeking low com alternative energy sources as part of an
important st'-ategy in mainuinir^g sustainable communities; and
WHEREAS. Feasibility studies leading to alternative energy projects have beien idei-itified by
the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) as a viable strategy to reduce energy
cunsumprion and costs for Interior tomrnunities; aad
WHEREAS, the communities of Grayling, Shageluk, Beaver, Stevens Village, Northway,
Circle, Alatna, Allakaket. and MarJe\ have indicated their desire to pursue
feaaibility studies which may lead to the option of biomass to replace a portion of
fiicI oil used for space heating; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED ibar ihe Board of Commissioners hereby grants
authorization for ihe IRHA CEO to sign tl-.c grant application and fhe authonty to
commit IRHA to obligations under the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RF.SOLVED that the CEO v^'ill act as point of contaci for IRHA for purposes
of this grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL\TE;D that the Board of Cormnissioners cenifies that IRHA is in
compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, inciudirvg credit and tax
obligations.
PASSED on thii 12'" day cf September 2012.
N. CARL BURG£TT, CHAIR
PAT McCARTY, SECRETARY/TR£ASURER
82e 27th Av'«i>-.i« - Fairbanks. Alaska 9970V6S1e • Tel (907) -iSZ-aaiS - 1^00-478-!RHA • Fax (907; ^sS-aSAI