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Renewable Energy Fund Round 5
Grant Application
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Application Forms and Instructions
The following forms and instructions are provided to assist you in preparing your application for
a Renewable Energy Fund Grant. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA)
and the forms are available online at: http://www.akenergyauthority.org
Grant Application
Form
GrantApp5.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of
information required to submit a complete application.
Applicants should use the form to assure all information is
provided and attach additional information as required.
Application Cost
Worksheet
Costworksheet
5.doc
Summary of Cost information that should be addressed by
applicants in preparing their application.
Grant Budget
Form
GrantBudget5.
doc
A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of costs by
milestone and a summary of funds available and requested to
complete the work for which funds are being requested.
Grant Budget
Form Instructions
GrantBudgetIn
structions5.doc
Instructions for completing the above grant budget form.
Authorized
Signers Form
Authorized
signers
form5.doc
Form indicating who is authorized to sign the grant, finance
reports and progress reports and provides grantee information.
• 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 completion of each phase.
• 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)
Kipnuk Light Plant
Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End: December 31
Tax ID # 92-0119009 Tax Status: For-profit or X non-profit ( check one)
Mailing Address
PO Box 071
Kipnuk, AK 99614
Physical Address
Kipnuk, AK
Telephone
907-896-5427
Fax
907-896-5022
Email
scarlklp@yahoo.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Sam Carl
Title
General Manager, Kipnuk Light Plant
Mailing Address
PO Box 071
Kipnuk, AK 99614
Telephone
907-896-5427
Fax
907-896-5022
Email
scarlklp@yahoo.com
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
X 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 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.
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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)
High Penetration Wind Diesel System
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.
Kipnuk, Alaska
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
X 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
Solar Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
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.
The proposed project is a high penetration wind diesel system for the community of Kipnuk.
Kipnuk is located at the western mouth of the Kuskokwim River, and has a population of 690
permanent residents. The project will be owned and operated by the Kipnuk Light Plant and the
community of Kipnuk and will consist of three Northwind 100 wind turbines. These turbines are
to be integrated into the current power system through the use of a control module and two heat
recovery boilers. The control module will house new switchgear, metering, and controls. The
module will be designed to interface with the existing and proposed new diesel power plants, as
well as provide space and electrical connections for future energy storage system options such as
a battery or a flywheel system. The control module will be located nearby the existing and
proposed future diesel plant. The wind turbines will connect to the existing power grid through a
5 pole, 12470 volt 3 phase power line extension. Wind diesel power will be regulated using two
controlled 200 kW electric boilers - one located in the community center and one located in the
newly commissioned washeteria/water plant.
The wind turbines are well proven in Alaska and the control and integration method is well
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understood. Geotechnical investigations have already been conducted and the wind turbines,
power poles and power/control module will be placed on driven piles. Property has been
provided by the community for the installation of up to 5 wind turbines.
Kipnuk’s electrical load has grown by nearly 30% since the commissioning of the new water
system in December of 2010.
A new school is being constructed in Kipnuk during the winter of 2012/2013. This new school
will increase the average electrical load from 50 to 75 kW with a commensurate increase in
heating fuel usage estimated at over 20,000 gallons.
Construction of the school in Kipnuk is scheduled to begin the Fall 2012 and continue through
2013. Coordination with the school construction could result in cost savings sufficient to install
a 4th wind turbine. Significant savings would result from the day rental of heavy equipment such
as cranes, loaders and pile drivers, and specialized personnel that will be mobilized for the
school construction. The control and integration capacity in the proposed design can
accommodate up to 5 wind turbines. Power produced from a possible fourth wind turbine would
result in additional fuel savings of up to 18,000 gallons.
Cost savings would result from unburdening the wind project from carrying the full cost of
heavy equipment mobilization, rental, and overwintering from the Fall of 2012 to the Spring of
2013.
This wind diesel system architecture is scalable through the addition of wind turbines, new diesel
gensets, and energy storage. Kipnuk is a productive wind site in which each Northwind 100
turbine has the potential to annually produce 300,000 kWhrs of electricity. This equates to a per
turbine potential fuel displacements of 18,000 to 20,000 gallon of diesel fuel and a total
displacement for 3 turbines of upwards of 55,000 gallons.
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.)
The benefits of the this project include:
Two system economic models were run. Homer modeling indicated that prior to the addition of
the school, a 3-turbine system could be expected to annually displace 42,890 gallons of diesel
fuel used for power generation and 12,300 gallons of heating fuel. As the load grows, and this
split between power generation and excess wind available for heating, it would shift to 48,000
gallons of diesel fuel used power generation displacement and 7,000 gallons for heating fuel,
after the school is added.
The community would decide the most beneficial allocation of excess electrical energy. Electric
boilers will reduce fuel consumption in the community building that houses city offices and the
community water plant/washeteria. The system will provide a control and integration backbone
that enables the easy addition of wind turbines and thermal storage devices.
Beyond a reduction in fuel use, cheaper power and lower heating costs, additional benefits of the
project include:
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- Increased local employment and training opportunities
- Reduced reliance on the volatility of fuel prices
- Reduced risk of fuel spills
- Reduced local air pollution and contribution to climate change
- Increased revenue to the utility company
- Reduced impact on PCE program
- Improved efficiency of utility management and operations
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 total project cost is $3,886,450. The Kipnuk Light Plant will contribute $1,200,000 in
matching funds. Total request from the renewable energy fund is $2,686,450.
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. $2,686,450
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $1,200,000
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $3,886,450
Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.4 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet
including estimates through construction)
$3,886,450
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $701,360 annually
2.7.6 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 cost worksheet
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 Management Plan
Project supervision: Kipnuk Light and Power Utility Board. Sam Carl is the utility manager.
Dennis Meiners, Ben May and Ona Brause of Intelligent Energy Systems, will manage this
project. Engineering will draw on a number of experts in this field. Construction assistance will
be provided by the Chaninik Wind group technicians, and construction crews mobilized for the
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construction of the new school. Project management oversight will consist of the Kipnuk local
utility board and the Board of Directors of the Chaninik Wind Group. The project will benefit
greatly from the construction of previous wind projects using local personnel and the close
coordination of shipping and equipment mobilization in conjunction with the construction of the
new school.
The project engineers are Albert Sakata, P.E. and Carl Brothers, P.E.
The chief electrical engineer is: Albert Sakata, P.E.
System Control and Integration: Carl Brothers, P.E.
On site supervisor: Ben May, IES
Local project manager: Sam Carl
Local power system operators have received wind tech and climbing certifications for wind
turbine construction and maintenance. Assistance for wind turbine and diesel maintenance is to
be provided by surrounding village operators from the Chaninik Wind Group villages of
Kongiganak, Kwigillingok and Tuntutuliak.
System components, control and integration: power system stability components are well
proven and readily available. The wind turbines and hybrid power system have advanced
remote diagnostics capability. These components can be monitored and controlled via phone
modem or Ethernet connection without the need for special software, through the use of
visualization software. Full product warranties for controls, power conditioning, battery systems,
wind turbines, metering systems and electric thermal storage devices are available from the
suppliers, as well as application support, training, installation, commissioning and emergency
assistance. Kipnuk has several residents who are certified welders, and an experienced crane
operator.
Construction: The project will benefit from the coordination of wind turbine installation with the
construction of the new school. The specific crane/foundation and erection subcontractor is
likely to be STG Inc.
3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant. (You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
Funding approved - March 2012
Complete final engineering drawings - April 2012
Procurement of Turbines and long lead time items - June 2012
Delivery to barge for shipment - August 2012
Delivery unloading - Fall 2012
Construction of control and integration systems winter 2012, for shipment - July 2012
Installation of Power module, and wind turbines, and power pole foundations March – May 2013
Installation of heat recovery boiler and storage - Summer 2013
Commissioning - Summer 2013
Project support – January thru December 2013
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. The
Milestones must also be included on your budget worksheet to demonstrate how you propose to
manage the project cash flow. (See Section 2 of the RFA or the Budget Form.)
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Key milestones:
Many activities with respect to the design and construction have been completed. These include
site control, 65% design, foundations, integration, power line interconnection, permitting, and
coordination with water system.
Design and permitting – May 2012
Procurement and Mobilization – October 2012
Construction – March 2013
Commissioning –July 2013
Operational support – all 2013
Closeout – November 2013
3.4 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, 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 Management Plan:
This project benefits greatly from the ability to piggyback the mobilization and availability of
construction equipment that will be mobilized for the construction of the new school in Kipnuk.
The control and switchgear will be provided in a module that will be designed to interface with
the existing or future diesel power plant. The project will benefit from work and training that has
occurred on wind projects in nearby communities.
Project supervision: Chaninik Wind Group Board of Directors, Kipnuk Light Plant Utility
Board, Dennis Meiners and Ben May of Intelligent Energy Systems will manage this project.
STG Inc. will provide construction management and project assistance.
The chief electrical engineer is: Albert Sakata, P.E.
The project engineers are Albert Sakata, P.E. and Carl Brothers, P.E..
Northern Power Systems will provide technical assistance with the wind turbines.
On site project management: Ben May, IES
Monitoring and web based support tools, systems engineering: Carl Brothers, Frontier Power
Systems.
System components, control and integration, power system stability: The wind turbines and
hybrid power system have advanced remote diagnostics capability. These components can be
monitored and controlled via phone modem or Ethernet connection without the need for special
software, through the use of visualization software. Full product warranties for controls,
frequency and set point controlled electric boilers, wind turbines, metering systems and electric
thermal storage devices are available from the suppliers, as well as application support, training,
installation, commissioning and emergency assistance.
Construction: The regional crews who have worked on the Chaninik Wind Group projects will
complete the majority of the installations with lead construction management from STG, Inc.
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Local crews will be mobilized for the majority of the work with supervision and technical
assistance from more qualified personnel, such as heavy equipment, electric and diesel
specialists, and controls and communications specialists. The majority of the work will be
completed by local crews assisted by outside specialists.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
The project point of contact will be the project manager. Regular meetings and reports will be
provided, as well as periodic status reports. Monthly project coordination meetings will be held
with the project team to track progress and address issues as they arise, through the planning and
mobilization stages. During construction, meetings will be at least bi-weekly.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
There are few inherent risks in this project. Similar work has been undertaken in nearby
communities and the obstacles to construction, logistics, and unpredictable weather are
understood. One primary advantage this project has is that Kipnuk is a member of the Chaninik
Wind Group that has created a strong and supportive assistance network in the region. This
includes expanded access to tools, equipment training, spare parts, and transportation and service
options. The team of Intelligent Energy Systems and STG has experience managing the logistics
of this project.
Many questions involved in the installation of wind turbine in villages have been answered and
integration problems have been solved over the last few years. Progress has resulted in
increasing the cost effectiveness of the projects and simplifying operations and reducing
maintenance. This project has elected to use the Northwind 100 turbine. While this is an
expensive wind turbine the performance is well understood.
The project integration is built around a fully tested, power control and conditioning module.
This module will be shipped and installed on a piling foundation. The module will include
switchgear, hybrid system controls, power distribution breakers, and an outdoor 750 kVa
transformer. The module will be designed to interface with the existing as well as the proposed
power plant. The module will also have space planned in for the future addition of a power
conditioning inverter and battery or flywheel energy storage system.
Similar power control and energy storage modules are being installed in utility applications in
the U.S. and Europe. The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative uses a similar approach.
SECTION 4 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of
the RFA.
• The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project provide a
plan and grant budget form for completion of each phase.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
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an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project.
Regional wind monitoring was placed in Kongiganak by the Alaska Energy Authority to collect
data representative for the region. Kipnuk is 30 miles away and not a tree or hill in sight. This
data was correlated with long term airport data by meteorologist, Ed McCarthy of WECTEC, and
J.P Pinard, P.E, PhD of JP Pinard Engineering to confirm the suitability of the resource. The
results of the wind resource evaluation indicate an outstanding wind resource with an average
wind speed of 7.78 m/s and with a wind power distribution well suited for the capture of wind
energy.
The data was analyzed in the HOMER and Windographer software models and compared with
the power curves of various candidate wind turbines. The two wind turbines selected were the
Northwind 100 B model with a 22 meter rotor diameter on a 37 meter tower, and the EWT 900 54
meter wind turbine on a 70 meter tower. Cost estimates for the installation and operation of the
turbines was based on previous installation costs and know foundation conditions. The HOMER
modeling indicated the installation to 3 Northwind 100. The EWT was not proposed for this
project because the estimated installation cost exceeded the available budget and the installation
of a single turbine does not offer sufficient redundancy should the turbine incur problems.
However, the EWT has the ability to provide sufficient additional excess wind capacity to
displace 54,000 gallons of home heating fuel and 66,000 gallons of diesel fuel used for power
generation, which is sufficient to heat most of the homes in the community. It is estimated that
the installation of the EWT 900 would require a budget of $6,000,000 which is beyond the limits
of this program.
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 existing power plant has a potential power generation capacity of 865 kW from three-diesel
generators with individual capacities of 410 kW, 350 kW, and 135 kW. The current average
community electrical load is 200 kW during the summer and 250 kW during the winter. Peak
summer load is 250 kW and 360 kW during the winter. Completion of the new school and is
expected to increase the average summer load by 25 kW to 275 kW and by as much as 75 kW in
the winter to peak loads to 425 kW. The existing power generation facility has a heat recovery
system providing heat to the Kugkaktlik Limited Traditional Council, Kipnuk Light Plant offices,
and community hall. The hybrid system will continue to provide this heat through the use of a
frequency controller 300 kW boiler that will be placed in the community building. All other
excess wind energy will be diverted to another 250 kW frequency controlled boiler in the
washeteria/waterplant. The community has limited bulk fuel storage and power rationing has
occurred over the last two winters due to unanticipated fuel shortages and supplemental fuel has
had to be purchased at retail prices of up to $8.00 per gallon to continue to generate power until
the barge shipments arrive.
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The wind project would be constructed with the intention of integration with any new diesel
plants or plant improvements. The control, switchgear and energy storage ready module would
reduce future diesel power plant construction costs, while improving existing diesel power plant
operations. The switchgear bus, breakers, conductors and cabinets would be sized for a
generation capacity of 1,200 kW and an increase of 3 to 4 diesel generators, from 1 to 2
distribution feeders and upgrade of transformer capacity to 750 kVa. These control and
integration modules would optimize the existing power system and meet the projected long-term
community need. The approximate sizes of future generators are estimated to be in the following
size ranges of 500, 450, 410 and 350 kW. Upgrades are planned for installation sometime in the
next 2 to 5 years. The control module would automate the existing (and future) diesel plants
resulting in improved reliability and operating efficiencies.
Recent improvements to the power plant include the installation of a new Cummins 350 kW
genset and the AEA is in the process of installing a new Cat 3456 electronically fuel injected
generator with an operating prime power capacity of 410 kW and a peaking capacity of 457 kW.
The Cat 3456 is designed for efficient load following and will work efficiently in parallel with the
wind system as it is able to maintain its fuel efficiency even at very low loads.
Population data for Kipnuk shows a constant population growth since 1990. The current
population is 680. Data for the last 5 years shows a growth of 7% that has slowed to 1.5% in the
last year.
The following new facilities have been or are scheduled to be added:
AVCP - 25 single family dwellings, in next 10 years
ANTHC - clinic, 50 kW
Coastal Villages Regions Fund (CVRF) Fisheries Support Center - potential fish plant
Water and Sewer System - 2013, 75 kW
New school is planned 2013, 75 kW
ADOT - new airport facilities, 20 kW
The electric load in Kipnuk has varied from 1,657,658 kWhrs in 2008 to 1,588,874 kWhrs in
2010. Load growth is estimated to be near 2,000,000 kWhrs in 2011 and to exceed 2,300,000
kWhrs by 2014.
The Kipnuk power system can benefit greatly from automated control system and improvements
to metering of existing power. Other funding for a new diesel plant is uncertain. The wind
project will improve the efficiency and reduce demands on the existing diesel system and
interface directly with any future power plant. Immediate benefits of installation of an integrated
control module include: voltage and frequency regulation for improved power quality, automation
of diesel power plant operation, capacity to receive energy storage for peak shaving, fault ride
through and frequency and voltage regulation in diesel off operations. These will reduce diesel-
operating costs and result in immediate and long term savings to the utility.
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
Fuel is delivered to Kipnuk via barge twice a year, once in the Spring and again in the Fall. Due
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to limited bulk fuel storage capacity, Kipnuk Light Plant has nearly run out of fuel for the past
two years.
The viability of various sources of energy was assessed in the Kipnuk, Alaska Rural Power
System Upgrade Conceptual Design Report 2007. “The report on page 11 states: It is assumed
that upgrades to the community electrical power system incorporating supplemental wind energy
is a priority and will be conducted within the next ten years.”
This report was conducted when fuel prices were below $2.00 per gallon delivered in bulk to the
utility. Last year bulk fuel wholesale purchases were $4.26 per gallon. This translated to home
heating fuel costs of $8.00 per gallon.
Annual electrical load growth and step increases in demand were projected through 2017.
Demand grows from a peak of 359 kW now to a projected potential peak of 709 kW.
The new washeteria/water system uses diesel fuel to heat and treat potable water and provide heat
for the washeteria facility and clothes dryers. A location has been provided in the water plant to
plumb in an electric boiler that would use wind to reduce heating fuel usage (currently projected
at over 20,000 gallons annually).
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Kipnuk is located on the west bank of the Kugkaktlik River in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, 85
air miles southwest of Bethel. It is four miles inland from the Bering Sea coast. The community is
located in a marine climate. Precipitation averages 22 inches, with 43 inches of snowfall annually.
Summer temperatures range from 41 to 57, winter temperatures typically range from 6 to 24. F.
Kipnuk is accessible only by air or by snow machine in winter, and boat in summer.
In a recent RUBA report, it was indicated that Kipnuk meets all Essential indicators and most all
Sustainability indicators.
Kipnuk relies on electricity to maintain home lighting, street lighting, telephone service, school
service, clinic hours, and freezers to maintain a subsistence lifestyle. Reliable electricity is
crucial to the residents of Kipnuk.
A survey was conducted of heating fuel usage of each residence. These results are being
correlated with other record and this information indicates that on average, a typical residence in
Kipnuk uses 766 gallons of heating fuel annually, leaving an estimated 136,000 gallons of
residential heating fuel, and another 100,000 gallons of public and commercial facility heating
fuel available for displacement with wind.
Heating fuel represents the single highest expense in operation of residential and public facilities.
The community center receives most of its heat from the recovered waste heat from the diesel
generators. This will continue and be supplemented by the load controller boiler. The excess
wind will be diverted to the electric boiler at the washeteria that now uses 20,000 gallons of
heating fuel. The washeteria and water plant are directly related to the health and well being of
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the local residents and the high cost of heating fuel has resulted in a cost of $15.00 to wash and
dry a load of laundry. The city will determine the value of this heating energy and the wind
energy will lower the cost of operations of the water plant to the community.
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
Wind Diesel System
The proposed system is well proven and represents a straight forward wind project similar to many
that have been built across the state. It consists of the installation of 3 (possibly 4) Northwind 100
wind turbines, a control and integration module and two load controlled electric boilers. The
boilers are specially designed to provide power balance on the grid.
The power system is designed for expansion through the addition of increased numbers of wind
turbines, use of thermal storage devices and increased power conditioning and energy storage
capacity
The system includes:
Three Northwind 100 wind turbines on 37 meter tubular towers. These turbines are being used
successfully across the state. The turbine towers will be installed on pile foundations.
A containerized switchgear, control and integration module - containing switchgear, controls and
capacity for a future battery and/or flywheel energy storage system.
Heat recovery will be through two electric 250 kW load controlled boilers. One of these boilers
will be incorporated into the existing heat recovery loop from the diesel power plant, and the
other will be located in space that has been made available in the local washeteria/waterplant.
An improved electrical metering system will be installed to more efficiently monitor and manage
energy usage.
The three wind turbines have a rated output of 300 kilowatts.
Grid stability will be provide by keeping at least one diesel engine generator on line at all times to
provide voltage support. The primary diesel generator set for Kipnuk Light Plant is a Caterpillar
3456, rated at 410 kW. This Diesel genset was installed in late 2009, and is equipped with
electronic fuel injection for fast step load response and high fuel efficiency over a broad load
range. The boilers have an independent on-board controller that is configured to respond by
absorbing and releasing excess power in the system as wind and electrical loads fluctuate. Excess
wind energy thus will be captured to heat water in hydronic heating systems. Provisions will be
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made in the power and switchgear module for the future installation of an inverter and battery or
flywheel system which can be used to provide grid regulation in advanced low or no diesel
operation.
The supervisory control system would monitor the electrical load demand and configures the
various system components - wind turbines, diesel gensets and controllable loads - to an optimum
operating mode. The supervisory control system constantly configures the power system to
maximize the use of wind energy.
Below is a diagram of the complete proposed future system, which integrates the wind with
distributed energy managed devices and the metering system. This diagram, contains three future
elements, the addition of more wind turbines, a smart metering with directly controlled devices.
Various types of distributed residential energy storage, including electric thermal and plug in
vehicles for local transportation can be included in this system. This drawing is provided to
indicate the extent of the system potential.
The proposed design for this phase of the overall project provides a simple, scalable wind diesel
integration backbone that will improve the efficiency of the current power plant, and can be
expanded in the future. The current design is capable of high wind penetration at all times with
the existing power system. The controls, boilers and diesel gensets work together to stabilized the
integration of wind and support any changes to the power system components that are needed to
acccomodate increased village power requirements, and large variations in wind power output,
with the goal of decreasing diesel fuel usage.
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The wind turbines are provided with a customer interface to the wind turbine controller (WTC).
Monitoring modules are added in order to communicate with the wind turbines. These modules
send information and receive information such as the state of the machine (running, stopped, on-
line and off-line, power generated, alarms, nacelle position, etc.) back and forth between the
system supervisory controller and the other individual controllers. Typically instructions include,
starting machines, stopping machines, reducing the power output of the machine through pitch
regulation or power set point control. The WTC would communicate via fiber optic cable.
The majority of the wind energy produced will be used to reduce fuel used for power generation.
The remainder of the wind energy will be directed to the boiler in the heat recovery system and the
remote heat recovery boiler that will be placed at the washeteria/water plant. In low winds, the
diesel power system will operate with the least amount of diesel generation required for stable
operation. As wind speeds increase, greater proportions of wind energy are captured as heat.
Diesel Engine Generator Improvements
The modular control and integration unit will include updated paralleling switchgear bus capable f
handling the increased power needs of the community. The power plant switchgear bus will be
doubled in capacity to 2000 amps, and control and breaker cabinets added to increase the number
of diesel generators, and distribution breakers. The control and switchgear system will be reduce
future costs of diesel plant upgrades, improve the reliability, safety and efficiency of the existing
facility. It is estimated that the monitoring and control components will enable better management
of diesel assets and thus increase diesel generation efficiently, by better load matching and reduced
parallel operations. New gensets can then be added into the old or new powerhouse as required,
with a minimum of new cabling and modification. This design anticipates the future installation of
newer, larger, and at least one more high efficiency generator sets that can operate over a wider
range of load conditions in parallel operation with the wind turbines. The control system would
automatically select the most efficient generator or combination of diesel generators to always be
on line.
Wind Turbines
Cost estimates for turbine installation were developed after geotechnical investigations and load
analysis. Installation costs estimates were developed for several types of turbines. Gross annual
estimated energy production for each turbine was arrived at through comparison of power curves
and wind resource information using HOMER. The results are summarized in Table 4. A 20-year
investment horizon and a 5% nominal interest rate were used for economic analysis. These are the
same investment guidelines as proposed in the Alaska Rural Energy Plan, April 2004.
Table 3 – Wind Turbine Assumptions
Per-Turbine Costs Fuel Saving gallons Turbine
Model
Rated
Power
(kW)
Hub
Height
(m)
Lifetime
(yr) Capital
Replacement O&M Generation* equivalent
gallons
NW 100 100 37 20 $900,000
3,500,000
275,000
$ 450,000 $12,000 288,476 18,367
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275,000
3, NW
100 300 37 20 $2,
500,000 $ 1200000 $28,000 865,431 57,190
1 EWT
900 900 60 20 $
4,200,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 32,000 2,601,763 120,380
These turbines will be placed approximately 250 feet apart and located 1000 feet from the existing
12.47 kV transmission line. The community has set aside property for the wind system.
The sub-second response of the power conditioning, frequency controlled boiler is supplemented
by the multi-second response of the diesel generators. Other system changes can occur on the
minute-to-minute time frames in which diesel generators and wind turbines can be reconfigured
and loads in the community can be turned on and off. The integration of the power system
increases the value of the available wind. Properly integrated advanced control capability
decreases the contribution of the diesel generators and optimizes the use of wind power.
Diesel Generator Controls
Diesel Generator Controls will be updated to modern engine generator control modules. These
modules send information back to the system supervisory controller about the current state of the
generator (running, stopped, on-line or off-line) as well as how much power the generator is
delivering if it is online.
Heat recovery and demand managed electric boilers
This system is designed so that output of the wind farm can exceed the electric power requirement
of the community. Under these conditions additional electrical loads are directly managed to
capture or control this energy. The heat capture system is necessary for load balancing as well as
capturing excess wind energy.
At the community building and at the washeteria, an electric boiler with a fast response frequency
controller would be installed. The electric elements of these boilers are directly controlled in two
modes. First a control setpoint is assigned by the power system supervisory control. This control
set point establishes a level of charge sufficient to a band of frequency regulation. On board each
boiler is an independent variable load controller system which provides rapid (20 ms) and accurate
( 2 kW) power regulation. This fast, accurate response provides power balance in the system.
Voltage control and reactive power is provided by a single diesel genset that is always online. In
this instance, two 250 kW power controlled electric boilers will be installed. One in the
community center and one in the washetria. The two-boiler configuration provides redundancy for
precise power system regulation to capture excess wind and balancing the energy generation. The
boilers will rapidly absorb short and longer bursts of energy. Each electric heat recovery boiler
would be plumbed into the existing heating system and regulated using the same thermostatic
controls. Excess wind energy when available would be captured in these boilers and the heat used
to offset fuel costs of running the community buildings. The school represents a new, large,
interruptible energy storage system that could benefit from future expansion of the wind project.
All heat recovery loads will require separate metering and service panels, including cables, and
breakers. The method of communication proposed is Ethernet.
Major community buildings with large heating requirements, such as the school, city offices,
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clinic, city shop, and water and sewer treatment facilities represent potential customers with large
heat demand that exceed the capacity of the proposed wind system.
Metering system:
The community has reported a number of problems with the electrical metering systems. This
shows up as either line losses or poor generation efficiency. The management of the power system
requires accurate, timely and convenient manner of managing its energy sales and to understand
the effect of wind on the system in relation to the sales. A new automated meter reading system
will be installed. This system is needed for the Kipnuk Light plant to better manage their utility
and is essential to their sustainability.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the
project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
The land needed for the project has been given to Kipnuk Light Plant by the village corporation
and site control has been obtained.
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
Permit review will be for a 5-turbine project. The construction of the wind and power project will
require some of the following review and/or permitting, no potential barriers have been identified.
1. Coastal Project Questionnaire
Since Kipnuk is located in a coastal zone, the project requires submittal of a Coastal
Project Questionnaire to the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources
(DNR). The DNR coordinates review of the questionnaire by various state
agencies and assists in identifying required permits pertinent to the project. The
standard review spans about a 30-day period.
2. Fire Marshall Plan Review
The construction of the new power control module will require submittal of a set of
construction documents to the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety,
Division of Fire Protection (Fire Marshal) for plan review and approval. The State
Fire Marshal then issues a Plan Review Certificate to verify compliance with
adopted Building, Fire, and Life Safety codes. Final stamped drawings will be
submitted along with the application fee for project review. Anticipate a minimum
of one month before comments may be received from Fire Marshal.
3. Alaska Department of Transportation
The construction does not effect existing Department of Transportation (DOT)
right-of-ways.
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4. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Review
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) regulates the
operation of diesel power generation facilities by a consistency review process.
The review is not required as no changes will be made to the diesel system
capacity. The addition of the Wind System will significantly reduce the emissions
of harmful air pollutants.
5. Regulatory Commission of Alaska Certification
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) regulates public utilities by
certifying qualified providers of public utility and pipeline services and facilities at
just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions. The commission also determines
the eligibility and the per kilowatt-hour support for electric utilities under the Power
Cost Equalization program. The Kipnuk Light Plant is conducting a review of rates
with respect to a future wind project.
6. State Historic Preservation Office
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is required, under Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act, to review any state of federally funded project
for potential of disturbing cultural resources. The wind site has already been
reviewed for compliance.
7. Federal Requirements
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has been consulted
based on a 5 wind turbine project and consultation occurred with respect for impact
to endangered species. The Fish and Wildlife Service has noted that this project is
near known designated critical habitat in the action area, but not in an action area of
the suspected presence of listed species. Because of the absence of federal funds no
formal consultation is required.
• U.S. Army Wetlands Permit
This projects will not significantly disturb or place fill material on existing soil in a
wetlands determination from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as this project for
the placement of piling falls under the general nationwide permits.
• Federal Aviation Administration Review
The FAA has been contacted and the site reviewed. Due primarily to the lower
height of the tower and rotors, the project complies with of all FAA regulations.
The FAA has been very responsive and typically provided project determinations
within one week of the completed submittals.
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
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• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
The land for the project has been provided by the local village corporation, and there no Federal
monies involved, no significant filling of wetlands is to take place, there are no endangered species
present, there are no anticipated conflicts or threats to migratory birds, the sites selected do not
represent hazards to flight operations, and are not located in archeological sensitive areas.
After contacting the USFWS, the FAA and the Corp of Engineers, it is determined that no permits
to construct this project are needed. In each location, the power lines to the wind turbines will
extend underground from nearby 3-phase power. No power poles will be installed and no aerial
transmission lines, that could present a hazard to migrating birds, are being constructed. The wind
turbines are being constructed on pile foundations that will not require any filling of wetlands, and
do not require a Section 404 permit. It is not anticipated that any of the Chaninik projects will
interfere with or result in the mortalities of any endangered species or migratory birds. The
USFWS, Corp of Engineers, FAA and State permitting agencies have been contacted. USFWS
concerns have requested that power lines be buried if possible, to refrain from using guyed towers,
and to maintain lattice towers by keeping them free of raven nests. Preliminary locations were
presented to the FAA, and they have requested a final review of the selected sites and that the
wind turbines be surveyed in within one month of installation. We will be providing the USFWS,
the Corp of Engineers, the FAA and the Alaska State Division of Governmental Coordination.
Andrew Grossman has been hired as an environmental consultant for the Chaninik Wind Group
projects. He is retired USFWS and NMFS biologist experienced in permitting of construction
projects in Alaska.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
(Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants Records or Analysis, Industry Standards,
Consultant or Manufacturer’s estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
• Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase
• Requested grant funding
• Applicant matching funds – loans, capital contributions, in-kind
• Identification of other funding sources
• Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
• Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
The total project cost is $3,886,450. The Kipnuk Light Plant will contribute $1,200,000 in
matching funds. Total request from the renewable energy fund is $2,686,450.
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.
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(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
Operations and Maintenance Summary:
Annual
Control and Integration Support Service Contract $ 12,000
Wind Turbines Service Contract $ 18,000
Repair/Replace/Insurance Estimate $ 21,000
Total Estimated O&M Costs Increase $ 51,000
Explanation
Control System:
The control, monitoring and integration system is provided with a two-year maintenance contract
and an extended warranty is available for a fee of $1000 per month. The local operators will be
trained to use the control and integration system. Typically automated operation reduces the local
labor burden.
Wind Turbines:
The wind system is estimated to operate 350 days or 50 weeks per year with 2 weeks of scheduled
maintenance. Service and maintenance agreements as well as loss or damage insurance is
available from the manufacturer, and the cost of the turbine includes a 24 month service
agreement. The terms of these agreements are negotiated at the time of purchase, and include
many options, which range from complete coverage and performance guarantees. A budget of
$1000 per month per turbine, or $.02/kWhr per year is set aside. The cost of the turbine includes
one week of factory training for two local operators, and one week on site training. The turbines
have advanced diagnostic package with remote diagnostics that enable full time monitoring,
remote programming and remote technical assistance.
Turbine Maintenance:
Maintenance can be divided into three categories, routine, unscheduled and scheduled.
Routine maintenance is required to maximize performance, maintain safety, and ensure a full
operating life of each turbine. An estimate of the cost of annual and 10 year maintenance is
provided below. This installation cost estimates include a cost for specialists to be brought in for
the first year to perform these functions, and provide additional on-site specialized training to local
personnel.
This estimate includes setting aside an amount annually for extended and unscheduled
maintenance. Excluding major component inspections and replacements, the following
maintenance schedules generally apply to each turbine type.
10 year inspections:
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Every 10 years the wind turbines should be thoroughly inspected. Particular attention should be
paid to the blades. Most manufacturers recommend that the blades be removed and deflection
tested for integrity and strength. This exercise can be conducted using a tower attached jib crane.
Each blade would be removed and lowered to the ground, where the blades would be placed in a
jig and tested for deflection. At this time the blades would be replaced, resurfaced, and repaired as
needed.
Repair and replacement fund for failure of major components.
An annual replacement account will be set aside to replace major components on the turbine. This
set aside account would be based on an annual production estimate of $.02/kWhr. This amount
could be readjusted based on rising costs and the comparable cost of fuel.
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
Energy Purchases:
Kipnuk Light Plant provides electricity to the community and holds the certificate of public
convenience. Heating fuel for the washeteria and community building costs between $4.50 and
$8.00 per gallon. Excess wind generated electricity will be used to provide heat to the water
system. The water system is sufficiently large to accept wind energy any time, 24 hours per day,
year round. The community owns and operates both facilities that will be recipients of excess
wind energy. The rate at which this energy will be sold is typically offered at a rate equivalent to
50 or 60% of the equivalent cost of heating fuel. However in this instance, these cost savings are
passed directly on to the community in lower community facility operating costs. Since there is no
local wood, peat or coal, wind heat will be the lowest cost heating source and highly desirable.
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
See attached cost worksheet.
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 (gal and $) 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
The primary project benefits include:
• This project will use wind to displace in excess of 57,000 gallons of fuel annually
• An additional 15000 gallons of fuel can be expected from monitoring and management
improvements, due to metering and data collection
• Fewer local and state dollars spent on diesel fuel, thus improving the local economy
• Job opportunities during construction and increased local operations
• Advanced training opportunities
• Energy price stability
• Reduction in bulk fuel storage requirements
• Power cost equalization savings
• Fewer greenhouse emissions
•
Diesel fuel used to generate electricity in Kipnuk was reported as 158,794 gallons in 2010. The
power system has experienced a number of extended outages which has resulted in rationing of
electricity. While generation efficiency has improved significantly from 6 to 10 kWhrs/gallon
with the installation of a new Caterpillar 3456 diesel generator improvements to the power plant
switchgear bus and automated controls which will be provided by this proposed project are
expected to lead to further increases in fuel efficiency. Efficiency gains will result from automated
controls and updated switchgear will improve operational safety and reliability of the power
system. New monitoring and metering will aid in the diagnosis and correction of line and revenue
loss and revenue losses. It has shown that monitoring and meter alone can result in increasing up
to 10% fuel saving. According to the plant operators undetected electrical metering is suspected to
be inaccurately recording and account for customer usage. The installation of new monitoring
meter and switchgear will enable the identification and implementation of conservation and
efficiency programs, resulting in additional fuel savings of 15,000 gallons.
This wind project is estimated to generate in excess of 1,200,000 kWhrs of electricity. This will
be used in conjunction with the new control and metering systems to displace between 58,000 and
73,000 gallons of fuel annually. This will be split between fuel displaced or conserved to generate
electricity and gallons of heating fuel displaced. (73,000 x $5.00 = $365,000) The addition of
wind energy will reduce the loading on the Caterpillar engine and extend the useful life of this
engine. The replacement cost of this engine is $200,000, and service costs are based on hours of
operation and fuel used saving at least another $5,000 per year. In the early years of the project,
this energy will be used to displace heating fuel, but as the load grows, more fuel used for power
generation will be displaced.
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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
Kipnuk is a member of the Chaninik Wind Group. This is a group of neighboring communities
formed to collaborate on the development, maintenance operations and management of wind
diesel power systems in this region. The group is formally organized and actively working on all
aspects of sustainable power system operations and management in this region. Between
Kipnuk, Kongiganak and Kwigillingok there are 8 certified Level 1 wind turbine technicians and a
closely working group of utility managers. This group has created and is working toward
strengthening a regional utility collaborative. Most importantly, a wind management plan has
been developed to allocate the costs of operating a profitable utility to insure that sufficient
funding is available to pay for system maintenance and overall administration. The greater the
number of wind turbines, the more fuel displaced, the more viable the financial strength of the
group.
One of the principles of successful operation will be to create a well-paid job in each community
to support the wind system operation and to create a network of trained operators - one in each
village who can support each other.
The Chaninik Wind Group managers and electric boards are actively engaged in creating
sustainable systems. They are assisted by IES, and funding from the Denali Commission and
Tribal Energy program of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The administration of the
local utility will be improved with the assistance of the automated meter reading and information
technology systems. In each village the system would be administered through the use of prepaid
meters. The collaborative business plan in development will provide a detailed management and
financial plan and outline utility performance standards.
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.
Other grants awarded for the wind system in Kipnuk consist of a designated legislative grant from
DCCED for $1,200,000.
SECTION 8– LOCAL SUPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project. Include
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letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project.
The Council and residents of Kipnuk have been entirely supportive of this project and the
anticipated savings it will bring to their community along with the reduced carbon footprint, job
opportunities, and increased self-sufficiency and sustainability.
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.
Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form – GrantBudget5.doc
See attached grant budget sheet
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SECTION 10 – 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. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4.
C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9.
D. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.7.
F. Authorized Signers Form.
G. 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.
H. 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 Sam Carl
Signature
Title General Manager, Kipnuk Light Plant
Date 8/26/11