HomeMy WebLinkAboutNorthwest Arctic Borough Solar PV Round 6Project Title:
AEA Renewable Energy Fund, Round 6
Grant application
Northwest Arctic Borough Solar PV
Applicant Contact Information: Northwest Arctic Borough
Ingemar Mathiasson, Energy & Resource Coordinator
PO Box 1110, 163 Lagoon st.
Project Partners:
Total Project Cost:
Grant Funds requested:
Kotzebue, AK 99752
IMathiasson@Nwabor.org
907-445-2031, 907-442-2500
Kotzebue Electric Association (KEA)
NANA Regional Corporation
$ 75,000.00
$ 75,000.00
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SECTION 1 — APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Northwest Arctic Borough
Type of Entity: Local Government Fiscal Year End June 30
Tax ID # 92-0116661 Tax Status: —For-profit or --X—non—profit check one
Mailing Address
Physical Address
P.O. Box 1110, Kotzebue, Ak, 99752
163 Lagoon at.
Telephone
Fax
Email
907-442-2500
907-442-2930
IMathiasson@nwabor.org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT I GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Title
Ingemar Mathiasson
Energy & Resource Coordinator
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1110, Kotzebue, Ak, 99752
Telephone
Fax
Email
907-442-2500
907.442-2930
IMathiasson@nwabor.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 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 1-2 oaae overview of vour oroiect.
2.1 Project Title — (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Northwest Arctic Borough Solar PV
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.
Project location is in Kotzebue Alaska
The proposed Solar PV array will be installed on the Northwest Arctic Building and the direct benefit will
be to offset the high cost of electric energy at the Borough office building. This will allow for a better
budget to be able to serve the 11 communities Kotzebue, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Kiana, Selawik,
Noorvik, Buckland, Kivalina, Noatak and Deering.
2.2.1 Location of Project— Latitude and longitude, street address, or community name.
Latitude and longitude coordinates may be obtained from Goog/e Maps by finding you project's location on the map
and then right clicking with the mouse and selecting "What is here? The coordinates will be displayed in the Google
search window above the map in a format as follows: 61.195676.-149.898663. If you would like assistance obtaining
this information please contact AEA at 907-771-3031.
Coordinates for the project will be : 66.895127 N, 162.599894 W
2.2.2 Community benefiting — Name(s) of the community or communities that will be the
beneficiaries of the project.
The communities Kotzebue, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Kiana, Selawik, Noorvik, Buckland, Kivalina,
Noatak and Deering will indirectly benefit from the project as the budget previously assigned to electric
cost can be used for other community needs.
The project will also show that it is possible to completely offset electric needs by co -generation.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind
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
X
Solar
Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Pre -Construction
I X
I Construction
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Reconnaissance
X
Design and Permitting
Feasibility
X
Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
This project expands on a previous Feasibility study that has been ongoing for 2 years.
In 2010 a Single 175W Solar Array was installed at the proposed location to see if Solar PV would be
feasible for the Northwest Arctic.
The panel has been facing south-east and is connected to a single Enphase inverter that is Co -
generating with the Kotzebue Electric Association (KEA) grid.
It was found that it produced 165 Kwh during 1 year average.
@ $ 0.54/Kwh this equals a savings of $ 89.10/year
A build -out of the array to 10 Kw would save the Northwest Arctic Borough approximately $ 5,132.00/year
in electric bills.
• This would also be a good match as the Borough operate mainly day time, when the sun is
available.
• The project aims to match the load of the building and offset just enough energy to try to get to
stop the electric meter, this is important as we do not want to be paid for any generated electricity
by the KEA Coop.
• The project would consist of 42 pc. 240 watt panel, for a total of 10KWatts configured on the roof
of the building in a configuration to match the load of the building.
• It would be a "fixed" array, non tracking.
• it would also be configured in 2 directions, southeast and south, to match the electric needs of the
building, so not to overproduce with one large peak power during the day.
• Each individual panel will have it's own enphase micro -inverter.
• The entire array will be displayed and monitored on a website that can be accessed for
educational purposes.
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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.)
A build -out of the array to 10 Kw would save the Northwest Arctic Borough approximately $ 5,132.00/year
in electric bills.
This would also benefit the local utility as less Diesel oil would have to be imported.
Additional as the array would be available only to display power production, it would be available for
educational purposes.
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 funds needed would be for Construction of the array at an amount of $ 75,000.00
2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of grant request and your project's total costs and benefits below.
Grant Costs
(Summary of funds requested)
2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application.
$ 75,000.00
2.7.2 Cash match to be provided
$
2.7.3 In -kind match to be provided
$
2.7.4 Other grant applications not yet approved
$
2.7.5 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 through 2.7.3)
$ 76,000.00
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
$ 75,000.00
including estimates through construction)
2.7.7 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings)
$ 5,132.00/year
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.)
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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.
Project Manager for NAB.
Ingemar Mathiasson
Energy & Resource Coordinator
Email; IMathiassonCr0_nwabor.org
Tel. 907-445-2031
Resume'
Graduated 1978 Electronics/Telecommunications, Sweden
1978-80 Electronic Engineer for the Swedish Army
1980-82 Communication Engineer for Swedish Radio
1982 Emigrated to USA
1982-87 Owner and operation manager for "R&R Communications Inc. in Kalamazoo Mi.
1987 Moved to Alaska
1987-today , owner & Operation manager of "Electronic Service"
Jan 2009- today, Energy & Resource Coordinator for the Northwest Arctic Borough.
Currently managing 5 separate Energy grant projects.
References will be forwarded 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.
Please fill out form provided below. You may add additional rows as needed.
Start
End
Milestones
Tasks
Date
Date
1
RFP for contract.
Jan
Feb
2013
2013
2
Conceptual design
Feb
2013
3
Construction/integration
March
June
2013
2013
4
commissioning
July
2013
5
Operations report
July
July
2013
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
as an attachment to
The selection process of contractor would be based on:
• Total cost
• Equipment availability
• Warranty
• Previous work done by contractor, if any.
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.
Updates on the project will be forwarded as needed, monthly or quarterly.
3.5 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
No risk forseen.
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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.
This project expands on a previous feasibility study that has been ongoing for 2 years.
In 2010 a Single 175 Watt Solar Array was installed at the proposed location to see if Solar PV would be
feasible for the Northwest Arctic.
The panel has been facing south-east and is connected to a single Enphase inverter that is Co -generating
with the Kotzebue Electric Association (KEA) grid.
It was found that it produced 165 Kwh during 1 year average.
@ $ 0.5411(wh this equals a savings of $ 89.101year
Data can be found at https://enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/public/systems/3XCslsol
It was decided that even though a long payoff period, the build out of the array would benefit the Northwest
Arctic Borough. An estimated 14.6 year pay off period has been calculated, see below paragraphs.
The cost of electricity is anticipated to continue to rise as the Diesel fuel gets more expensive.
The Northwest Arctic Borough is also have a "Green" initiative program that aims to clean up our
environment using less Diesel fuel and with that, less CO2 released.
This project will work towards a zero Carbon footprint for the Borough
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 local grid in Kotzebue is at this point powered by Diesel generators and Wind turbines,
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.
The project will have no impact on the current infrastructure.
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4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The project does not produce enough energy to impact any customers of KEA's negatively.
It instead provides for a better budget for the Northwest Arctic Boroughs office building.
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 renewable technology proposed includes the latest design Solar -arrays and micro -
inverters for maximum cutting edge technology.
• Optimum installed capacity is equal to the average current electric usage daytime, by the
Borough.
• Anticipated capacity factor is 10.7%
• Anticipated annual generation will be 9,504 Kwh
• No anticipated barriers
• Integration and delivery, are direct co -generation by each individual micro -inverter for
high redundancy.
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.
No issues with land ownership.
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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
A building/construction permit would be needed from the city of Kotzebue.
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
No environmental issues forseen.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
(Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants records or analysis, industry standards,
consultant or manufacturer's estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
• Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase
Requested grant funding
• Applicant matching funds — loans, capital contributions, in -kind
• Identification of other funding sources
Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
Projected development cost ofproposed renewable energy s
• Total anticipated total project cost for this phase is $ 75,000.00
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
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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
Anticipated O/M cost will be very low„ estimated at less than $ 500.00/year.
Maintenance personal will oversee the array and keep it clean.
Electrical functionality check would be scheduled on an annual basis.
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
The project does not intend to sell power„ any excess power that would be generated back to
the grid would only be measured.
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Please fill out the form vrovided below
Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. PVVVatts calculator shows 163.8 Kwh as an output for 1 year
of energy from a 175 watt panel at a Kotzebue site.
A test site has been operating there for 2 years.
It was found that a 175 watt Solar World array
connected to an "Enphase" micro inverter, produced
165 Kwh during 1 year average. Measured for 2 years.
This data has been used for the calculations.
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
I 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
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other
iii. Generator/boilers/other type
N/A
1 The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.
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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 N/A
ii. Annual O&M cost for non -labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal]
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]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity 10 Kw
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 9,504 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 $ 75,000.00
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b)
Development cost
$ 0
c)
Annual O&M cost of new system
$ 500.00
d)
Annual fuel cost
Project Benefits
a)
Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 704 Gallons per
year. Calculated from a diesel efficiency of 13.5Kwh/g
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b)
Current price of displaced fuel
$ 5.00/ gallon = $ 3,520.00/year
c)
Other economic benefits
Actual economic benefits for Northwest Arctic Borough is
equal to the cost of displaced electricity.
9,504 Kwh x $ 0.54/kwh ( current electric cost)
= $ 5,132.00/year.
For a total savings of a minimum of
$ 153,960.00 over 30 years.
d)
Alaska public benefits
Lower the cost of operation for local government.
The educational value of the array.
As it will have a web access for study and data
collection.
Power Purchase/Sales Price
a)
Price for power purchase/sale
Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio
Payback (years)
5,132/75,000 = 0.0684 direct calc.
14.6 years direct pb.
Est. payback with 5% increase in electric costtyear would be 11 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.
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• 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)
• Discuss the non -economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
• Annual fuel displacement would currently be 704 Gallons, for the lifetime of the project
calculated at 30 years it would be 21,120 Gallons.
• No anticipated annual revenue
• Anticipated annual revenue would be that the offset budget funding for the Northwest
Arctic Borough, would be available for other projects in our communities.
This benefit is calculated to be:
9,504 Kwh x $ 0.54/kwh ( current electric cost) _ $ 5,132.00/year.
For a total savings of a minimum of $ 153,965.00 over 30 years.
This is the actual value to the Borough.
• A non -economic benefit would be that the project would demonstrate how Solar-PV can
be of value even in the arctic extreme environment. The system would also be available
online for educational purposes.
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SECTION 6— SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum:
• Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
• How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
Identification of operational issues that could arise.
• A description of operational costs including on -going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
• Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
The sustainability of the project would be depending on the maintenance done, monthly
and yearly. A maintenance log would be used to collect data over the time of the project.
The savings and benefits will be reported at the regular assembly meetings.
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.
This project is "shovel ready", as 2 years of data have been collected and conceptual design
completed.
The original Solar feasibility and design study was done using an EECBG grant..
Currently the Northwest Arctic Borough is administering several grants from AEA and other
sources.
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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.
This is a project that would benefit the entire region, as the Northwest Arctic Borough would
have a better budget for general operation.
No opposition have been found for this project.
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 Northwest Arctic Borough has determined that to be an effective leader in Energy Efficiency
and the use of alternate Energy sources for the NANA Region, it needs to be an example in the
implementation of several technologies.
This has lead to the "Green Community initiative" that will try to make our Energy usage
Borough wide more environmentally friendly.
The Solar-PV technology has been found to be the most benign environmentally friendly.
This project when implemented, will serve the Northwest Arctic Borough with clean energy for at
least 30 years..
Through Energy Planning, local and Borough wide, the initiative will be used to make a better
environment for the following generations.
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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.
If you have any question regarding how to prepare these tables or if you need assistance preparing the
application please feel free to contact AEA at 907-771-3031 or by emailing the Grant Administrator,
Shawn Calfa, atscalfa@aidea.org.
Source of
Matching
Anticipated
Grantee
Funds:
Milestone or Task
Completion
Grant Funds
Granunds
Matching
Cashhn-
kind/Federal
TOTALS
Date
Funds
Grants/Other
State
Grants/Other
(List milestones based on
phase and type of project.
$
$
$
See Milestone list below.
1. Permit applications (as
$ 500.00
$
$
needed
2. Confirmation that all
design and feasibility
requirements are
$ 1,000.00
$
$
complete.
3. Completion of bid
documents
$ 2,000.00
$
$
4. Contractor/vendor
$ 500
$
$
selection and award
5. Construction Phases
$ 65,000.00
$
$
6. Integration and testing
$ 3,500.00
$
$
7. Final Acceptance,
Commissioning and
$1,500.00
$
$
Start-up
8. Operations Reporting
$1,000.00
$
$
$
$
$
TOTALSI
$ 75,000.00
$
$
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits
$ 2,500.00
$
$
Travel & Per Diem
$
$
$
Equipment
$ 60,000.00 1
$
$
Materials & Supplies
$
$
$
Contractual Services
$10,000.00
$
$
Construction Services
$ 2,500.00
$
$
Other
$
$
$
TOTALS
$ 75,000.00
$
$
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Grant Application l.4 ENERGYAUTHORffY
TOTALS $ $ $
Prolect Milestones that should be addressed in Bud et Pro osal
Reconnaissance
Feasibility
Design 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
requirements are
identification and
2.
Detailed energy
Planning and
desin
g
complete.
analysis
resource analysis
2.
Completion of bid
3.
Land use, permitting,
3.
Identification of
2•
Permit
applications (as
documents
and environmental
land and regulatory
needed)
3.
Contractor/vendor
analysis
issues,
selection and award
4.
Preliminary design
4.
Permitting and
3.
Final
environmental
4.
Construction Phases
analysis and cost
environmental
assessment and
5.
Cost of energyand
analysis
mitigation plans
9 P
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
land use, right of
and schedule
markets
way issues
constraints which
7.
Final report and
6.
Assessment of
should be identified
recommendations
attematives
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
B.
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
approved rates
recommendations
10.
Final business
and operational
plan
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Grant Application 1 40L ENERGYAUTHORITY
SECTION 10 - AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FORM
Community/Grantee Name:
Northwest Arctic Borough
Regular Election is held: Date: November 6 2012
Authorized Grant Sianer(s):
Printed Name
Title
Term
Signature
Judy Hassinger
Treasurer
appointed
Sharron Lie
Controller
permanent
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name
Title
Term
Signa re
Martha Whiting
Mayor
4 y
Grantee Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1110, Kotzebue, Ak, 99752
Phone Number:
907-442-2500
Fax Number:
907-442-2930
E-mail Address:
MWhiting@NWABOR.ORG
Federal Tax ID #:
92-0116661
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
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Grant Application �
4019. ENERGY AUTHORITY
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
Ingemar Mathiasson
Signature
Title
Energy & Resource Coordinator
Date
9/10/2012
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September 10, 2012
Mr. Brent Petrie, Manager, Key Accounts
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Regarding: letter of Support for Renewable Energy Grant Program Round VI: Northwest Arctic Borough
Solar PV Array
Dear Mr. Petrie:
The NANA Regional Corporation understands that the Northwest Arctic Borough is preparing a grant
application for funds to construct a fixed Solar PV Array for the roof of the Borough building. This
project is part of the Northwest Arctic Borough's "Green Community Initiative" that aims to use
Renewable Energy as much as possible to offset our imported Diesel fuel, and with that create a lower
Carbon foot print.
NANA is in full support of this project as we strive to tap alternative energy resources in order to cut the
cost of electric to our region and its people.
NWAB is welcome to include this letter in the grant application package.
Sincerely,
Sonny Adams
Project Manager
NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. • P.O. Box 49, Kotzebue, Alaska, 99752 • T: (907) 442-3301, (B00) 478-3301, F: (907) 442-4161 • rana.com/regional