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4831 EAGLE STREET * ANCHORAGE, ALASKA * PHONE (907) 561 -1818 * FAX (907) 562-4086
August 26, 2011
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2495
Attn: Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program Round 5: Shishmaref Wind Feasibility
Dear Review Panel:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) respectfully submits the enclosed application for grant
funds available through the Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program. The project would involve
completing a wind feasibility analysis, resource assessment, conceptual design, and obtaining permits
for a wind energy project in Shishmaref.
With funding obtained through AEA’s program, AVEC would install a wind meteorological (met) tower
and complete geotechnical work. The work will involve obtaining a letter of non-objection for
placement of the wind tower and geotechnical fieldwork, permitting, transporting, and installing a met
tower, studying the wind resource for one year, and conducting a geotechnical investigation to
determine the soil conditions and needed engineering at the site. A conceptual design will be created
based on the outcome of the met tower recordings and geotechnical investigation. Environmental
permits and site control would be obtained, if the project is determined to be feasible.
The project requires $150,000; AVEC is seeking $142,500 from AEA and would provide a 5% cash match
of $7,500 for this work.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Petrie of my staff if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Meera Kohler
President and CEO
cc: Brent Petrie, AVEC
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Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Shishmaref Wind Energy Feasibility
Renewable Energy Fund-Round V
Grant Application
Submitted by:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Submitted to:
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
August 26, 2011
Renewable Energy Fund Round 5
Grant Application
AEA 12-001 Grant Application Page 1 of 18 8/26/2011
Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility
SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Type of Entity: Not-for-profit corporation Fiscal Year End:December 31
Tax ID # 92-0035763 Tax Status:For-profit or X non-profit ( check one)
Mailing Address
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Physical Address
Telephone
800.478.1818
Fax
800.478.4086
Email
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Brent Petrie
Title
Manager, Community Development and Key
Accounts
Mailing Address
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone
907.565.5358
Fax
907.561.2388
Email
BPetrie@avec.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)
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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Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility Project
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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)
Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility
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.
Shishmaref (pop.563) is located on Sarichef Island, in the Chukchi Sea, just north of the Bering
Strait. Shishmaref is 5 miles from the mainland, 126 miles north of Nome, and 100 miles
southwest of Kotzebue. It lies at approximately 66.26 North Latitude and 166.07 West
Longitude. (Sec. 23, T010N, R035W, Kateel River Meridian.)
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 Design and Permitting
X Feasibility Construction and Commissioning
X Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
AVEC proposes to install a wind meteorological (met) tower and complete geotechnical work to
determine the feasibility of installing wind turbines in Shishmaref. The work will involve
obtaining a letter of non-objection from the landowner for the placement of the met tower,
geotechnical fieldwork, permitting, transporting and installing a met tower at this location,
studying the wind resource for one year, and conducting a reconnaissance-level geotechnical
investigation to determine the soil conditions and needed engineering at the site. A conceptual
design will be created based on the outcome of the met tower recordings and geotechnical
investigation. This project will also consider other turbines that can be relocated, if the village
decides to move to another location.
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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.)
The primary financial benefit from this project would be to determine whether the wind
resources are suitable for providing power to the community and to prepare a conceptual
design of a wind facility.
Assuming installation of two NW 100 turbines and a Class 6 wind regime, the project could
decrease diesel use by 38,573 gal/yr (based on preliminary numbers and 80% turbine
availability) and 771,400 gallons over the lifetime of the project. Based on ISER’s estimated fuel
costs, this project could save approximately $176,000 year during its first full year of operation
(planned to be 2015). See the detailed project benefits in Section 5.0.
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 feasibility cost for the project is $150,000 of which $142,500 is requested in grant
funds from AEA. The remaining $7,500 (5%) would be matched in cash by AVEC.
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.$142,500
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match)$7,500
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2)$150,000
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)
$2,500,000
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings)$ 176,000 (year 1),
$4,258,000 (lifetime
benefits)
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.)
$to be determined
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
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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.
AVEC would provide overall project management and oversight. AVEC is the electric utility
serving Shishmaref. To further support the AVEC team in project delivery, wind resource,
engineering, and environmental consultants would be selected.
Brent Petrie, Manager, Community Development and Key Accounts, would lead the project
management team consisting of AVEC staff, consultants, and contractors. He has worked for
AVEC since 1998, where he manages the development of alternatives to diesel generation for
AVEC such as using wind, hydropower, and heat recovery. He also manages relationships with
AVEC’s largest customers and is the project manager for AVEC’s many construction projects as
an energy partner of the federally funded Denali Commission.
Mr. Petrie has worked in the energy and resource field for more than thirty years, having
worked for the federal and state governments as consultant, planner, and project manager. He
has been a utility manager or management consultant since 1993. As General Manager of
Iliamna-Newhalen-Nondalton Electric Cooperative from 1994 to 1998, he reported to a seven
member, elected board of directors, and served as project manager on its hydroelectric project
development. He is an elected member of the Board of Directors of the Utility Wind Interest
Group representing rural electric cooperatives and serves on the Power Supply Task force of
the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Mr. Petrie has a Master’s Degree in Water
Resource Management and a Bachelor's degree in Geography. His resume is attached.
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.)
Authorization to Proceed:August 1, 2012
Obtain Site Control/Right of Entry/Permits:September 2012
Ship Met Tower:September 2012
Erect Met Tower:September 2012
Complete Monitor Met Tower Data:October 2012-September 2013
Geotech Field Work:October 2012
Geotech Report:December 2012
Dismantle Met Tower:September 2013
Wind Resource Report:October 2013
Conceptual Design and Cost Estimate:November 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.)
1.Project scoping and contractor solicitation (August 1-15, 2012)
AVEC would select a contractor for the wind feasibility, geotechnical analysis, conceptual
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design, and permitting immediately following AEA’s authorization to proceed.
2.Detailed energy resource analysis (September 15, 2012-October 31, 2013)
To initiate the Wind Resource Analysis before winter, AVEC would purchase (if necessary), ship,
and erect the met tower in September 2012. AVEC would immediately seek approvals from
permitting agencies, starting the process before the grant is awarded to ensure that the met
tower can be installed in the late fall. The earlier the met tower is collecting data, the earlier
AVEC would have the wind resource data to ascertain the suitability of use this renewable
resource. Monitoring of the met tower would continue until September 2013, when the met
tower would be dismantled. The wind resource report would be drafted by the end of October
2013.
3.Identification and resolution of land issues (September 1, 2012- June 1, 2013)
AVEC would work with the Shishmaref Native Corporation, to obtain a letter of non-objection
for the placement of the met tower and geotechnical work, prior to the work. AVEC would
initiate negotiations of permanent site control to place turbines.
4.Detailed analysis of current cost of energy and future market (February 1-March 30, 2013)
AVEC would analyze the existing and future energy costs and markets in Shishmaref. The
information would be based on AVEC records and community plans. A community meeting
would be held to determine future energy markets. Information regarding energy markets
would be incorporated into the CDR.
5.Detailed economic and financial analyses (June 1-August 30, 2013)
An economic and financial analysis, which examines potential final design and construction
costs, operating and maintenance costs, user rates, and other funding mechanisms, would be
developed and included in the CDR.
6.Conceptual business & operations plan (June 1-October 31, 2013)
Draft business and operational plans would be developed working with the City of Shishmaref
and the Shishmaref Native Corporation. The conceptual plan would include draft recovered
heat agreements.
7.Conceptual design and costs estimate (September 1-November 1, 2013)
Various wind turbines would be examined to determine which would be best suited to fit the
lower energy demand and single phase electric system in Shishmaref. A reconnaissance level
geotechnical study would be completed. A conceptual design and cost estimate would be
prepared using information gathered from the wind study and geotechnical fieldwork.
8.Permitting and environmental analysis (September 15-December 15, 2013)
Research would be completed to determine needed environmental permits for the project.
9.Final report and recommendations (December 31, 2013)
All of the memoranda and reports written for the project would be combined in a final report
and submitted to AEA. The Final CDR would include the following information:
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Wind Resource
Site Control
Existing and Future Energy Costs and Markets
Economic and Financial Analysis
Conceptual Business and Operating Plan
Geotechnical Report
Conceptual Design Analysis and Cost Estimate, including an turbines analysis
Environmental Permits
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.
AVEC would use a project management approach that has been used to successfully design and
construct wind turbines throughout rural Alaska: A team of AVEC staff and external consultants.
AVEC staff and their role on this project includes:
Meera Kohler, President and Chief Executive Officer, would act as Project Executive and
will maintain ultimate authority programmatically and financially.
Brent Petrie, Manager, Community Development and Key Accounts, would lead the
project management team consisting of AVEC staff, consultants, and contractors.
Together with his group, Brent would provide coordination of the installation of the met
tower, geotechnical work, conceptual design, and permitting. The group’s resources
include a project coordinator, contracts clerk, accountant, engineer, and a community
liaison. Brent would be responsible for reporting directly to AEA on the status of the
project.
Mark Teitzel, Vice President/Manager of Engineering, would provide technical
assistance and information on the existing power system and possible issues and project
study needs.
Debbie Bullock, manager of administrative services, would provide support in
accounting, payables, financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with
AEA guidelines.
Anna Sattler, community liaison, would lead development of the Existing and Future
Energy Costs and Markets Memorandum and the Conceptual Business and Operating
Plan. Ms. Sattler would also communicate directly with Shishmaref residents to ensure
that the community is informed.
An AVEC project manager would lead this project. It is likely that one of AVEC’s in-house
contractors would lead the work. The project manager would be responsible for:
Obtaining site control/access and permits for the installation of the met tower and
geotechnical work
Selecting, coordinating, and managing the wind resource, geotechnical, engineering,
and permitting consultants and ensuring that their deliverables are on time and within
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budget
Working with AVEC’s Community Liaison to develop the Existing and Future Energy
Costs and Markets Memorandum and the Conceptual Business and Operating Plan
Working to develop the Economic and Financial Analysis
Contractors for this project would include:
Wind Resource Consultant.AVEC currently has an on-call contract with V3 Energy, LLC
for wind resource studies and reports. It is likely that V3 would work on this project.
Doug Vaught’s (V3’s owner) resume is attached. V3 would:
Supervise the installation of the met tower
Consult on the operation and maintenance of the tower
Draft the wind resource report
Geotechnical consultant.AVEC would select and employ an experienced geotechnical
consultant who would:
Conduct a reconnaissance level geotechnical and natural hazards field study and
report of the project area
Engineering consultant.AVEC would select and employ an engineering consultant who
would:
Provide conceptual design and engineering specifications for the wind turbines
Environmental Consultant.AVEC currently has an on-call contract with Solstice Alaska
Consulting, Inc. for environmental permitting. It is likely that Solstice would work on this
project. Robin Reich’s (Solstice’s president) resume is attached. Solstice would:
Consult with agencies
Develop and submit permit applications for the met tower
Document permit needs for future wind project
Selection Process for Contractors:The geotechnical and engineering consultant selection
would be based upon technical competencies, past performance, written proposal quality, cost,
and general consensus from the technical steering committee. The selection of the consultant
would occur in strict conformity with corporate procurement policies, conformance with OMB
circulars, and DCAA principles.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
AVEC would require that monthly written progress reports be provided with each invoice
submitted from contractors. The progress reports would include a summary of tasks completed,
issues or problems experienced, upcoming tasks, and contractor’s needs from AVEC. Project
progress reports would be collected and forwarded as one package to the AEA project manager
each quarter.
Semi-annual face-to-face meetings would occur between AVEC and AEA to discuss the status of
all wind projects funded through the AEA Renewable Energy Grants program. Individual project
meetings would be held, as required or requested by AEA.
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3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
Site Control/Access.Because the community of Shishmaref supports the project (letters of
support have been received from all community entities), it is not expected that gaining site
control would be difficult.
Weather.Weather could delay geotechnical fieldwork and/or the erection of the met tower;
however, an experienced consultant, familiar with Alaskan weather conditions, would be
selected. It unlikely that a delay in the total project schedule would occur if the fieldwork or
erection of the met tower is delayed. It is possible to erect the met tower during winter
months. The met tower would be installed to handle the Shishmaref coastal Alaska winter
weather conditions. The met tower would be monitored by local AVEC personnel to ensure the
met tower is up and functioning properly throughout the year.
Construction Funding.By having the project designed and permitted, AVEC would be prepared
to capitalize on many funding opportunities.
Permitting.Permits for the met tower would be would be acquired, including approvals for the
Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. AVEC would hire an
environmental consultant familiar with permitting wind projects in Alaska. Early consultation
with agencies would occur in order to flesh out location, natural and social environment,
specific species, and mitigation issues. The consultant would work openly with the agencies and
conduct studies as appropriate.
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
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.
According to the AEA Alaska high-resolution wind resource map developed in coordination with
the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and True Wind Solutions, Shishmaref is rated as a
class 6 wind regime. For this application, AVEC used Point Hope wind data as a surrogate for
Shishmaref as both villages are similarly exposed to the Chukchi Sea.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
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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 generation system in Shishmaref consists of 4 diesel generators: Detroit
Diesel S60D4 (the last overhaul was completed in 2010), Caterpillar D353, Cummins K19G2
1800, and Cummins QSX15 G9. These generators were installed in 2004, 1976, 2002, and 2006,
respectively. Individual generator efficiency is not tracked, but the aggregate diesel generator
efficiency in 2010 was 13.62 kWh/gallon.
The data indicates that average loads in Shishmaref have remained relatively constant over the
past five years at about 188 kW with a maximum average peak of 362 kW occurring in 2009.
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.
Existing energy infrastructure in Shishmaref is primary diesel fuel for electrical power
generation, heating oil for boiler (thermal) and home heating, thermal heat recovery from the
diesel engines at the power plant, and diesel and gasoline fuel for transportation needs.
Between January and December 2010, 121,042 gallons of diesel fuel was consumed to generate
1,648,603 kWh.
The anticipated effects are less usage of diesel fuel for electrical power generation and less
usage of heating fuel for boiler operations (due to injection of excess wind power to the thermal
heat recovery loop). The diesel generator use in Shishmaref would be decreased, thereby
decreasing generator operations and maintenance costs and enabling generators to last longer
and need fewer overhauls.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
According to a 2005-2009 American Community Survey (ACS), twenty nine percent of the
population of Shishmaref is below the poverty line and the median household income is
$33,382—about 49% of the State’s median household income of $66,712.
At present, Shishmaref has a stand-alone electric power system with no intertie or connection
beyond the village itself. The electricity consumption (sold) in Shishmaref in 2010 was 1,597,656
kWh. The load of is highest during the winter months, with the bulk of electricity consumed by
residences and the school. If this study finds that winds are suitable, the addition of a wind
turbine to the electric generation system could reduce the amount of diesel fuel used for power
generation and for heating.
Shishmaref is an isolated village that relies on air transportation. Reliable electric service is
essential to maintaining vital navigation aids for the safe operation of aircraft. Runway lights,
automated weather observation stations, VASI lights, DME’s and VOR’s are all powered by
electricity.
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Emergency medical service is provided in a health clinic by a health aide and the City Volunteer
Fire Department/Emergency Services. Medical problems and emergencies must be relayed by
telephone or by some other communication means for outside assistance. Operation of the
telephone system requires electricity. Reliable telephone service requires reliable electric
service.
Like all of Alaska, Shishmaref is subject to long periods of darkness. Reliable electric service is
essential for the operation of home lighting, streetlights, and security lighting. Outside lighting
greatly improves the safety of village residents.
Shishmaref is a traditional Inupiat village with a fishing and subsistence lifestyle. Villagers rely on
fish, walrus, seal, polar bear, rabbit, and other subsistence foods. Refrigeration is essential for
the extended storage of perishable food stuffs, and reliable electric service is essential for
proper freeze storage of food. The construction of the proposed project would augment and
improve the existing power generation system by incorporating a locally available renewable
resource.
Sources: Alaska Community Database.
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
Renewable Energy Technology:Wind power is the renewable energy option of choice for
Shishmaref. Of the wind turbine options available on the market, the Northwind 100 is
considered most appropriate for Shishmaref’s load profile and estimated wind resource. AVEC
will determine the suitability of turbines that could be relocated if the community decides to
move.
Optimum installed capacity/Anticipated capacity factor/Anticipated annual generation.The
purpose of this work is to gather background information to plan a future alternative energy
facility. Anticipated capacity and generation would be examined for a number of turbine types
to determine the best option for the community.
Anticipated barriers.Because the geographic future of Shishmaref is undetermined, it could be
difficult to determine the best turbine for the community. AVEC will work with residents to
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assess whether “relocate-able” turbines would be a good option.
In addition, weather, permitting, site control, and construction funding could be barriers to
project success. Weather is a minor barrier and does not pose a threat to the completion of this
project. Permitting, based on an initial investigation, does not appear to be a significant hurdle
to completing this phase of the project. Construction funding would be easier to obtain with
design and permits in hand. Site control should not be difficult to obtain, since the City, Tribe,
and the Shishmaref Native Corporation support the project (See Section 8 and Tab D).
Basic integration concept/Delivery methods.The wind turbines would need to interconnect
with the existing diesel power plant. Secondary load control would be studied to determine
whether dispatch boilers could be installed to use excess wind energy while allowing the diesel
generators to continue running at efficient levels. Conceptual design, to be completed as a part
of this project, would detail how power from a wind turbine would be integrated and delivered
into the existing system in Shishmaref. The delivery method would be examined.
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.
Currently, AVEC is anticipating placing the met tower at one of two locations shown in the figure
on the next page. Further investigation to determine the best location for the met tower and
possibly future turbines would be completed prior to grant award.
AVEC has not obtained site control for the placement of the met tower or conducting
geotechnical fieldwork. A letter of non-objection would be sought from the corporation or city,
depending on location, after project funding is assured. Starting with a community meeting to
announce that the project has been funded, AVEC’s community liaison would lead the effort to
gain site control. Since the major landholders support the project (See Section 8 and Tab D), site
control will not be an issue for the placement of the met tower and conduction geotechnical
fieldwork.
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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
FAA Air Navigation Hazard Permitting.Met tower #2’s location nearest to the community
would exceed FAA’s Notice Criteria (See Tab G-Additional Materials); therefore a no-hazard
determination would be sought from the FAA if this site is selected, as soon as possible. It is
expected that this determination would be issued within one month, since the location would
be selected based on airspace availability and limitations. Met tower #1 would not exceed
FAA’s Notice Criteria and would not need FAA approval (See Tab G-Additional Materials).
After the turbine location and type have been selected, AVEC would seek a no-hazard
determination from FAA for the potential turbines. AVEC would do this early in the process to
ensure that adequate time and resources are allocated to this effort. It is expected to take about
3 months to obtain the determination for the turbines.
Endangered Species Act/Migratory Bird Treaty Act Consultation:Consultation with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Migratory
Bird Treaty Act would be required to install the met tower. A finding letter stating that the
project would not be expected to impact threatened or endangered species or birds would be
drafted and submitted to the USFWS once AVEC is assured this project is funded. It is expected
that AVEC would receive concurrence from the Service within one month. The authorization
would be issued prior to initiating met tower work in September 2012.
Clean Water Act (Section 401) Permit:If the met tower is erected within wetlands, a Corps
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Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility Project
Renewable Energy Fund
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authorization would be required.Because of the limited footprint of the met tower and
geotechnical work, a “Nationwide Permit” would be sought. The application/preconstruction
notice would be submitted to the Corps once funding is assured, and the permit would be
issued prior to initiating met tower work in September 2012.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
Threatened or Endangered species
Habitat issues
Wetlands and other protected areas
Archaeological and historical resources
Land development constraints
Telecommunications interference
Aviation considerations
Visual, aesthetics impacts
Identify and discuss other potential barriers
Threatened or endangered species.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be consulted to
ensure that installation of a met tower and the construction of the wind turbines would have no
effect on threatened or endangered species, particularly spectacled eiders. Construction would
be timed to avoid impacts to migratory birds in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Habitat issues.During permitting, the project team would work with agencies to ensure that the
project would not impact any State refuges, sanctuaries, or critical habitat areas, federal refuges
or wilderness areas, or national parks.
Wetlands and other protected areas.If the met tower is placed in wetlands, a U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers’ wetlands permit would be needed.
Archaeological and historical resources.Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
and consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer would be conducted prior to
construction of the wind turbines.
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
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Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility Project
Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application Round 5
AEA 12-001 Grant Application Page 14 of 18 8/26/2011
Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase/requested grant funding/matching
funds.AVEC plans to conduct a Feasibility Analysis, Resources Assessment, and Conceptual
Design to assess the possibility of using wind power in Shishmaref. This work would cost
$150,000. AVEC requests $142,500 from AEA. AVEC would provide $7,500 as a matching cash
contribution.
Identification of other funding sources.Once the turbine type is determined, the next phase of
this project would be final design and construction. Although it is difficult to determine without
an assessment of the resource and what type, size, and number of turbines would be needed,
AVEC expects that final design and construction of two Northwind 100 turbines would cost $2.5
million. It is possible that the funding for this work could come from future AEA funding, USDA
Rural Utility Service, or another grant program.
Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system/projected development cost of
proposed renewable energy system.The final phase of this project would be Design and
Construction and Commissioning (Phase IV). AVEC estimates that this phase could cost
$2,500,000. AVEC would provide a 10% cash match for the construction project.
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
The met tower would require monthly monitoring and data management. It is expected that
this would cost $700 total for the year that the met tower is erected. The cost would be funded
by this grant award.
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
Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s).AVEC, the existing electric utility
serving Shishmaref, is a member-owned cooperative electric utility and typically owns and
maintains the generation, fuel storage, and distribution facilities in the villages it serves.
Shishmaref has 141 households and a health clinic, city office, tribal council office, and water
treatment plant/washeteria, which purchase power from AVEC. At this point in project
development, the potential power price and rate of return on the project is unknown.
Potential power purchase/sales price/ Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project.At
this point in project development, the potential power price and rate of return on the project is
unknown. Work done under this grant would determine this.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility Project
Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application Round 5
AEA 12-001 Grant Application Page 15 of 18 8/26/2011
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Please see cost/benefit sheet under Tab C.
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)
Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
Potential annual fuel displacement:Assuming that two NW 100 turbines are installed, the
project could decrease diesel use by 38,700 gal/yr (based on preliminary numbers and 80%
turbine availability) and 774,000 gallons over the anticipated 20-year lifetime of the installation.
Based on ISER’s estimated fuel costs, this project could save approximately $178,000 year
during its first full year of operation (planned to be 2015).
Anticipated annual revenue/Potential additional annual incentives/Potential additional
annual revenue streams.Because this project is in the concept design stage, revenue and
incentives are unknown.
Non-economic public benefits.The anticipated benefits of installation of the wind turbines
would be reducing the negative impact of the cost of energy by providing a renewable energy
alternative. This project could help stabilize energy costs and provide long-term socio-economic
benefits to village households. Locally produced, affordable energy will empower community
residents and could help avert rural to urban migration.
Shishmaref will be a pilot project for communities with smaller populations and lower electric
demand. While larger villages have mostly been evaluated for wind resources, studying
Shishmaref will enable AVEC to discover ways to economically integrate wind power into the
diesel-generating plants in smaller villages. The lessons learned from this project could be used
in other small villages throughout the State.
This project would help AVEC to determine potential locations to be served by recovered heat.
If determined feasible, the terms of recovered heat agreements would be negotiated with
entities to be served. Once the wind project is constructed and heat recovery systems are in
place, the costs to operate important facilities in Shishmaref including the water treatment
plant and school, could be decreased, enabling managing entities (City of Shishmaref, Native
Village of Shishmaref, Shishmaref Native Corporation, and Bering Straits School District) to
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Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility Project
Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application Round 5
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operate more economically.
Stabilized energy costs would also allow community entities to plan and budget for important
community infrastructure listed in the Shishmaref Local Economic Development Plan (Kawerak
2004), including improvements to water and sewer system, development of vocational training
and scholarship programs, an elder/disabled services and clinic van, trash hauling program,
housing, and road improvements. Stabilized energy costs would also help the small business
opportunities listed Economic Development Plan including bed and breakfasts, hotels, and
restaurants.
Shishmaref residents health and safety would benefit from the environmental benefits resulting
from a reduction of hydrocarbon use, including:
Reduced potential for fuel spills or contamination during transport, storage, or use (thus
protecting vital water and subsistence food sources)
Improved air quality
Decreased contribution to global climate change from fossil fuel use
AVEC may be interested in investigating turbines other than the Northwind 100s to install in the
community. The investigation of other turbines not currently used at other AVEC facilities or in
rural Alaska would help other communities to understand whether a different turbine is suitable
for their community.
This project would help with the understanding of the wind resource in northwest Alaska. Data
acquired from this study could assist nearby communities to understand their wind resource.
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
As a local utility that has been in operation since 1968, AVEC is completely able to finance,
operate, and maintain this project for the design life. AVEC has capacity and experience to
operate this project. AVEC has operating wind projects throughout the state and is very familiar
with planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining wind systems.
Business Plan Structures and Concepts which may be considered:The wind turbines would be
incorporated into AVEC’s power plant operation. Local plant operators provide daily servicing.
AVEC technicians provide periodic preventative or corrective maintenance and are supported by
AVEC headquarters staff, purchasing, and warehousing.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility Project
Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application Round 5
AEA 12-001 Grant Application Page 17 of 18 8/26/2011
How O&M will be financed for the life of the project:The costs of operations and maintenance
would be funded through ongoing energy sales to the villages that AVEC serves.
Operational issues which could arise:There are no known met tower operational issues.
Operational issues of the proposed turbines would be determined.
Operating costs:Different turbines have different operating costs; however, AEA estimates
O&M would cost $0.005/kWh or approximately $2,600 annually.
Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits:AVEC is fully committed to sharing the
savings and benefits accrued from this project information with their shareholders and AEA.
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.
Once funding is known to be secured and the met tower site is identified, AVEC would seek a
non-objection letter from either the City of Shishmaref or the Shishmaref Corporation and begin
the FAA and USFWS permitting process. AVEC would seek contractors to install the met tower
and complete the geotechnical work once the grant agreement is in place.
Met tower installation and geotechnical work would occur before winter. Work that can be
completed before the wind study is completed would occur over the winter, including analysis
of current cost of energy and future market and the economic and financial analyses. Once the
wind study is completed, the conceptual design and permitting would occur.
No other grants have been secured for this work in the past.
SECTION 8– LOCAL SUPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project. Include
letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project.
The community is very committed to moving this project forward and fully supports this project.
Letters of support for this project have been received the City of Shishmaref, the Native Village
of Shishmaref, and Shishmaref Native Corporation. (See Tab D.)
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.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Shishmaref Wind Phase II Feasibility Project
Renewable Energy Fund
Grant Application Round 5
AEA 12-001 Grant Application Page 18 of 18 8/26/2011
Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form – GrantBudget5.doc
AVEC plans to conduct a feasibility analysis, resources assessment, conceptual design, and
permitting to assess the possibility of using wind power in Shishmaref. This work will cost
$150,000. AVEC requests $142,500 from AEA. AVEC will provide $7,500 as cash contribution. A
detail of the grant budget follows. Also see Tab C.
Milestone or Task Grant Funds AVEC Cash
Match TOTALS
1.Meteorological Tower
$23,750 $1,250 $25,000
2.Reconnaissance Geotechnical Study
$14,250 $750 $15,000
3.Wind Resource Study
$9,500 $500 $10,000
4.Concept Design Report
$95,000 $5,000 $100,000
Totals $142,500 $7,500 $150,000
*If a met toweris available without purchase, there would be cost savings to the project.
To date, no funds have been obtained for this project.
If the wind resource proves to be suitable, AVEC would seek funding to construct turbines in
Shishmaref. AVEC would provide a 10% cash match to any obtained funding.
Tab A
Resumes
V3 Energy, LLC Douglas Vaught, P.E. 19211 Babrof Drive Eagle River, AK 99577 USA tel 907.350.5047 email dvaught@mtaonline.net Consulting Services : • Wind resource analysis and assessment, including IEC 61400-1 3 rd ed. protocols • Wind turbine siting, FAA permitting, and power generation prediction • Wind-diesel power plant modeling and configuration design • Cold climate and rime icing environment analysis of wind turbine operations • Met tower/sensor/logger installation and removal (tubular towers 10 to 60 meters in height) Partial List of Clients: • Alaska Village Electric Cooperative • NANA Pacific, LLC • enXco Development Corp. • Bristol Bay Native Corp. • Naknek Electric Association • Kodiak Electric Association • Barrick Gold • Alaska Energy Authority • North Slope Borough • Manokotak Natives Ltd. Representative Projects: • Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. Site selection, FAA permitting, met tower installation, data analysis/wind resource assessment, turbine energy recovery analysis, rime icing/turbine effects analysis, powerplant system modeling. Contact information: Brent Petrie, Key Accounts Mgr, 907-565-5358 • Kodiak Electric Association. Met tower installation, data analysis and modeling for Alaska’s first utility scale turbines (GE 1.5sle) on -line July 2009. Contact information: Darron Scott, CEO, 907 -486-7690. • NANA Pacific, LLC. Site reconnaissance and selection, permitting, met tower installation, wind resource assessment and preliminary power system modeling for Northwest Arctic Borough villages and Red Dog Mine. Contact information: Jay Hermanson, Program Manager, 907-339-6514 • enXco Development Corp. Met tower installation documentation, site reconnaissance , analysis equipment management for utility-sca le wind projects, including Fire Island near Anchorage. Contact information: Steve Gilbert, Alaska Projects Manager, 907-333-0810. • Naknek Electric Association. Long -term wind resource assessment at two sites (sequentially), including site selection, met tower installation, data analysis, turbine research, performance modeling, and project economic analysis. Contact information: Donna Vukich, General Manager, 907-246-4261 • North Slope Borough (with Powercorp Alaska, LLC). Power system modeling, site reconnaissance and selection, FAA permitting, wind turbine cold climate and icing effects white paper. Contact information: Kent Grinage, Public Works Dept., 907-852-0285 Recent Presentations: • Wind Power Icing Challenges in Alaska: a Case Study of the Native Village of Saint Mary’s, presented at Winterwind 2008, Norrköping, Sweden, Dec. 8, 2008.
Tab B
Cost Worksheet
Renewable Energy Fund Round 5
Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet
RFA AEA12-001 Application Cost Worksheet Page 1 8-26-11
Please note that some fields might not be applicable for all technologies or all project phases.
The level of information detail varies according to phase requirements.
Shishmaref Wind Feasibility
1. Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability.Class 6 (Point Hope numbers)
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt1 grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 4 generators
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 314 kW/ 350 kW/ 397 kW/ 499 kW
iii. Generator/boilers/other type diesel engine generators
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 7 yrs/ 35 yrs/ 9 yrs/ 5 yrs
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 13.00 kWh/gallon (2010)
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh]1,648,603 kWh (2010)
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal]121,042 gallons (2010)
Other
iii. Peak Load 285 kW (2010)
iv. Average Load 188 kW (2010)
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency 13.62 kWh/gallon (2010)
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
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.
Renewable Energy Fund Round 5
Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet
RFA AEA12-001 Application Cost Worksheet Page 2 8-26-11
3. Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
200 kW
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i.Electricity [kWh]527,300 kWh (assume Two NW100 B turbines, 37 m hub, 80%
turbine availability, Point Hope wind data used as surrogate for
Shishmaref due to similar coastal exposure to Chukchi Sea)
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 $2,500,000
b) Development cost
c) Annual O&M cost of new system 2,600/year ($.005 kWh X 527300)
d) Annual fuel cost
5. Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 38,700 gallons/year
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel $4.56/gallon (2011-ISER spreadsheet)
c) Other economic benefits
d) Alaska public benefits
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale
7. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 1.25
Payback (years)14 years
Tab C
Budget Form
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Round V Grant Budget Form 8-26-11
Shishmaref Wind Feasibility
Milestone or Task
Anticipated
Completion Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee Matching
Funds
Source of Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-kind/Federal
Grants/Other State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
1.Meteorological Tower September 2012
-October2013 $23,750 $1,250 Cash $25,000
2.Reconnaissance Geotechnical Study December 2012 $14,250 $750 Cash $$15,000
3.Wind Resource Study October 2013 $9,500 $500 Cash $10,000
4.Concept Design Report November 2013 $95,000 $5,000 Cash $100,000
$$$
$
$
TOTALS $142,500 $7,500 $150,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $4,750 $250 Cash $5,000
Travel & Per Diem $1,900 $100 Cash $2,000
Equipment $9,025 $475 Cash $9,500
Materials & Supplies
Contractual Services $126,825 $6,675 Cash $133,500
Construction Services $
Other $
TOTALS $142,500 $7,500 $150,000
Tab D
Letters of Support
Tab E
Authorized Signers Form
Tab F
Authority
Tab G
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