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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoodnews Bay AEA Grant ApplicationNative Village of Goodnews Bay Image from Alaska Division of Community & Regional Affairs, AK Community Database Information Summaries Application for Renewable Energy Fund Grant Alaska Energy Authority Round V Goodnews Bay Wind Generator Feasibility Study August 2011 Application Authorized Signers & Resolution M�� Lettersp o m I W-1 Renewable Energy Fund Round 5 ALASKA Native Village of Goodnews Bay AK-D ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application SECTION 1 —APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Native Village of Goodnews Bay Type of Entity: Tribe (local government) Fiscal Year End - September 30 Tax ID #92-0069102 Tax Status: For -profit or _tenon -profit check one) Mailing Address Physical Address PO Box 03 Goodnews Bay, AK 99589 Telephone Fax Email 907-967-8929 907-967-8330 Goodnews907@hotmall.com 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER Name Title Peter Julius Administrator Mailing Address PO Box 03 Goodnews Bay, AK 99589 Telephone Fax Email 907-967-8929 907-967-8330 Goodnews907@hotmall.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) 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 X 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. AEA 12-001 Application Page 1 7/1/2011 /4'NEE' ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund 411--) ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 SECTION 2 — PROJECT SUMMARY This is intended to be no more than a 9-2 page overview of your project. 2.1 Project Title — (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project) Goodnews Bay Wind Generator Study 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. Goodnews Bay is located on the north shore of Goodnews Bay at the mouth of Goodnews River. It is 116 air miles south of Bethel, 110 miles northwest of Dillingham, and 400 miles west of Anchorage. It lies at approximately 59.118890 North Latitude and-161.587500 West Longitude. (Sec. 21, T012S, R073W, Seward Meridian.) Goodnews Bay is the only community that will benefit from this project. 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 Conceptual Design 2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project. This project will determine the feasibility of a small wind farm to provide electricity and heat for the Native Village of Goodnews Bay water treatment plant. Goodnews Bay is classified as a Class 5 Wind Power site in Appendix B of the Alaska Rural Energy Plan. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) considers Class 5 sites to be "excellent" for harnessing wind power. Between electricity and fuel, the annual energy cost to operate the water treatment plant is approximately $21,000. Conservatively, it is estimated that electrical usage can be reduced by 75% and fuel consumption by 30% through the use of renewable energy. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 7/1H2011 /4 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund 4W ) ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 2.5 PROJECT BENEFIT Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel costs, lower energy costs, etc.) This project seeks to determine the feasibility of installing a small wind farm with a peak capacity of approximately 10 M to reduce operational cost for the Native Village of Goodnews Bay water treatment plant by $10,000 per year. This represents approximately 9% of the overall water/sewer operating expense of $108,000 per year. The project will: • determine the amount of speed, direction, and turbulence of local wind resources, • estimate the long-term viability of the proposed project, • provide a conceptual level system design, • prepare a conceptual level cost estimate for the construction effort and the operations and maintenance of the proposed system, • identify easements and permits required, prepare a comprehensive economical analyses of alternatives, • update the utility business plan, and • make a recommendation to move forward with the project design activities. • Evaluate the potential uses of wind energy 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 estimated cost of the feasibility project is $50,000. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay anticipates receiving $45,000 through a grant from the Alaska Energy Authority, and will contribute $5,000 in water plant operator labor, equipment rental, and telecommunication needs (existing internet connection required to monitor wind data daily) toward this effort. This contribution will be tracked via Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative (ARUC) financial statements. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay has contracted with ARUC to provide management and operations for the community water/sewer utility. ARUC operates the Goodnews Bay water/sewer system with user fees from local water/sewer customers, so reduced cost of water/sewer energy directly lowers the water/sewer rates paid by local residents. 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. $45,000 2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $ 5,000 2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $50,000 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 $ To be determined in including estimates through construction) Study AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 3 711ii2011 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ To be determined in Study 2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in To be determined in Study terms of dollars please provide that number here and explain how you calculated that number in your application (Section 5.) 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. Kurt Sauers, PE, will be the Project Manager for this project. His resume, along with those of other critical team members, is attached. Mr. Sauers' contact information is: Kurt Sauers, P.E. Project Manager ANTHC 1901 Bragaw, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 729-3546 Fax: 729-4047 Email: ksauers@anthc.org 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.) The schedule below provides an outline of anticipated project activities. The actual dates for each item below are dependent on the actual date of the grant award. The anticipated schedule presented is structured in order to position to seek design and construction funding by June 2013. Anticipated Project Milestones Start Date Anticipated Completion Date Project scoping and contractor solicitation. 1-Oct-12 1-Dec-12 Detailed energy resource analysis 1-Oct-12 1-Nov-12 Identification of land and regulatory issues, 1-0ct-12 1-Dec-12 Permitting and environmental analysis 1-Oct-12 1-Dec-12 Detailed analysis of existing and future energy costs and markets 1-Oct-12 1-Nov-12 Assessment of alternatives 1-Oct-12 1-Jan-13 Conceptual design analysis and cost estimate 1-Jan-13 1-Mar-13 Detailed economic and financial analysis 1-Feb-13 1-Mar-13 Conceptual business and operations plans 1-Feb-13 1-Mar-13 AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 4 7/1H2011 /; ALASORITY 4NE-_-ENERGYHKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 Final report and recommendations Community meeting to share report results 3.3 Project Milestones 1-Mar-13 1-Apr-13 1-Apr-13 1-May-13 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.) The key decision point will be whether wind data collected shows economically feasible wind speed and consistency. This data will impact the project cost, operation cost, project benefits, and ultimately the financial feasibility of proceeding to the design and construction phases. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay will review the completed feasibility study and recommend the next steps. 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. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) supports The Native Village of Goodnews Bay efforts to implement a renewal energy project to improve community sustainability. ANTHC has extensive resources to directly support this grant application and implement AEA -awarded grant projects. ANTHC currently provides direct services to many Alaskan communities. For this specific project, ANTHC's Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) offers a complete range of in-house engineering and project management services for project planning, design, construction, project commissioning, and technical support. DEHE purchases goods and services in compliance with all applicable federal or state procurement regulations through a well qualified staff of contracting and procurement specialists. DEHE also has established relationships with term contractors for specialized technical services such as cost estimating or geotechnical investigation. In addition, DEHE supports projects long after construction is complete through dedicated programs to provide technical assistance and support for operations of constructed facilities such as water plants, clinics, community -wide water and sewer systems, etc. Program employees skillfully troubleshoot issues and assist local operators and owners to ensure long-term system success. 3.5 Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. For this project, DEHE will use project management software to schedule and plan project activities and promptly account for project expenditures for time, labor, direct costs, and indirect costs through the Spectrum financial system. DEHE will assign staff accountants to generate AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 5 7/1H2011 /�G" ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund ME—) ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 reports on project finances, and project managers will support the Native Village of Goodnews Bay to administer and report on AEA deliverables according to specific project requirements. 3.6 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. The table below outlines the potential risks associated with the proposed wind feasibility study, which will be included in the final report. Wind Energy Implementation Project Risk Assessment Potential Problem Associated Risk Mitigation Source Site Control Not able to attain site control at desired location Determine alternative locations for equipment set up and monitoring Weather Storm events preventing scheduled Train operators in how to read monitors, inspect equipment, and monitoring trips download data 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. This project will gather local wind data at specific locations where small wind turbines are expected to be most effective in Goodnews Bay. The study would gather wind speed, direction, and turbulence data at different locations and heights. The final report of the study would show location, number, and cost of wind turbines needed to provide electricity and heat to the water treatment plant. The system would be assembled to provide electricity needs for the water plant first, then provide heating in the water tank through an electric tank heater. In months when water heating is not required, the electric heater will be shut off and power directed into the community grid. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative has indicated they will credit the water and sewer utility for excess power at 85% of the deferred fuel consumption for their generator facility. The other alternative energy options considered are recovered heat from the power plant, geothermal, and solar energy. The recovered heat will be fully utilized at the City office and health clinic. Solar is not a good option due to the cloud cover and fog associated with this coastal area. There are no recorded geothermal sources in this area. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 6 7/1//2011 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund /40[--.i ENERGYAUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 The pros of this project are that small wind farms have been utilized successfully other rural Alaskan communities, and are locally maintainable. The cons are that local wind resources can vary significantly in different locations or altitudes, due to turbulence or wind direction shifting. The purpose of this feasibility study would be to determine the feasibility of specific locations and altitudes before construction of a full scale wind farm. 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. Construction of the water treatment plant in Goodnews Bay was completed approximately one year ago. Goodnews Bay contracts with the Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative (ARUC) to provide management and operations services for the water/sewer system, and ARUC has kept very good records of electrical and fuel usage in the plant. The water plant uses approximately 18,000 kW and 3,000 gallons of fuel annually. Combined costs for electricity and fuel are approximately $21,000. 4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay water system purchases fuel through the Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative (ARUC) bulk fuel purchasing process. A barge delivers the fuel once per year, and a fuel truck is used to deliver fuel to the water plant storage tank. If this study results in construction of a small wind farm, a smaller amount of fuel will be consumed by the community each year, due to reduced AVEC and water plant fuel demand. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. It is estimated the AVEC power plant in Goodnews Bay uses 50,000 gallons of fuel per year. The water treatment plant consumes approximately 3,000 gallons per year for a combined total consumption of 53,000 gallons. Current cost for electricity is $0.62 per kW without PCE, and $0.19 with PCE. Current user fees for the water treatment plant are $85 per month for water/sewer service. This project could help reduce electricity and water/sewer rates in Goodnews Bay. 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 AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 7 7/1H2011 ALASHA K Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 • Anticipated annual generation • Anticipated barriers • Basic integration concept • Delivery methods Based on energy usage of the water treatment plant, a small wind farm with a total 10 kW capacity would be ideal. This assumes an average of 2 kW available for normal electrical loads and an average of 3 kW available for electrical resistance heating of water in the water storage tank. The water tank heater should be sized to take advantage of up to 8 kW of electrical power when excess energy is available. In months when water heating is not required, the electric heater will be shut off and power directed into the community grid. AVEC has indicated they will credit the water and sewer utility for excess power at 85% of the deferred fuel consumption for their generator facility. This study will determine whether construction of such a wind farm is technically and financially feasible, based on wind speed, turbulence and other local factors. 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. Land ownership and project site control issues will be researched as part of the feasibility study. There are no known property concerns at this point in the project development. Site control acquisition will take place during the design phase of the project. 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 The feasibility study will conduct a brief assessment of required permits for a future design and construction project. The following are potential permits that may be required for construction of the proposed system. Potential Activity Environmental Agency Permit Impact Wind turbine Wildlife habitat US Fish and Wildlife Section 7 consultation construction and Service (USFWS) operation Wind turbine Historic preservation State Historic SHPO concurrence construction and Preservation Office operation (SHPO) Wind turbine Land use/zoning AK Department of Consultation construction and Natural Resources operation AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 7/1//2011 /daF--" ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund �) ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 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 ANTHC considers all potential environmental concerns associated with each project. ANTHC has extensive experience statewide in Alaska using the comprehensive Indian Health Service (IHS) environmental review procedures for conducting environmental analyses of all health and sanitation facilities projects in all stages of development, as outlined in the IHS Environmental Review Manual issued in January 2007. Although there will be no construction activities associated with the proposed study, ANTHC will study, analyze, and evaluate environmental impacts and benefits. During the feasibility study stage, consultations will be conducted with applicable federal and state agencies. Environmental agency and tribal consultations and the analyses of potential environmental impacts and benefits will be compiled and documented in the environmental reviews and permit applications as the project progresses into design and towards construction. All federal and state approvals and applicable permits must be obtained prior to the initiation of construction activities. 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 cost of the feasibility study phase of this project is estimated to be $50,000. The cost of the design and construction phases will be determined as part of the feasibility study and included among the criteria to select the preferred alternative. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay match of $5,000 will be verified by monthly financial records kept by the ARUC, and will be reported to the Alaska RUBA program monthly. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 7/1//2011 �V; ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund �)ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 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 operation and maintenance cost for a small wind farm is expected to be minimal. Typically a plant operator will need to perform routine operational checks and services to the mechanical components of the system. This study will examine actual operations costs for similar wind farms now operating in rural Alaska to help determine future O&M costs. Apart from this, no active effort is needed to make the system function. The cost of operation and maintenance of the system will be borne by the Village water utility. 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 If the feasibility study shows that a small wind farm is feasible, and the wind farm is constructed, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative has agreed to credit the water and sewer utility for excess power directed into the community grid at 85% of the deferred fuel consumption for their generator facility. A formal agreement would be drafted when timelines for construction of a wind farm are known. 4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. Project Cost Worksheet could not be completed for this application, as it this grant request is for a feasibility study. 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 projecl The Village of Goodnews Bay wants to reduce water/sewer rates for its residents, to make life more affordable and reduce the carbon footprint that the Village is currently using ARUC AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 10 7/1//2011 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund /91U--') ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 operates the Goodnews Bay water/sewer system with user fees from local water/sewer customers, so if this study results in eventual construction of energy efficiency improvements, it will translate directly into savings for local residents. SECTION 6— SUSTAINABILITY Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable. Include at a minimum: • Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered. • How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project • Identification of operational issues that could arise. • A description of operational costs including on -going support for any back-up or existing systems that may be require to continue operation • Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits The cost of operating the small wind farm, if feasible and constructed, will be minimal. Whatever cost that may be incurred as a result of this project will be offset by the savings realized by reduced electricity and fuel consumption at the water treatment plant. This feasibility study will determine the projected operation and maintenance cost and long term replacement cost for a small wind farm. This data will be used to determine revised user fees to ensure the project's long term sustainability. ARUC member communities set water/sewer rate structures annually to ensure that revenue from local users is enough to pay all water/sewer expenses and maintain an emergency reserve, to ensure the sustainability of ARUC community water/sewer systems. ARUC also keeps excellent records of electricity, fuel, and expense data for each member community, and will have multiple years data available prior to and for a minimum of five years after any AEA -funded construction. SECTION 7 — READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed with work once your grant is approved. Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to meet the requirements of previous grants. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay has the infrastructure in place to be able to monitor and administer the grant collaboratively with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC). The Village plans to enter into a cooperative project agreement with the ANTHC to procure the professional services required to conduct the feasibility study. The ANTHC has the personnel and resources to begin work on the feasibility study as soon as funding is available. The Native Village of Goodnews Bay has no active AEA grants at this time. 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 Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative, City of Goodnews Bay, and Kuitsarak, Inc. Land Committee support the efforts of this project. Letters of Support are attached. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 11 7/1//2011 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund /�_; ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 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 Total estimated project cost for the feasibility study is $50,000. The grant request for Phase V is $45,000. This budget will consist mainly of engineer time to investigate, provide a detailed analysis of, and write a report on the feasibility of local site -specific wind conditions to support a proposed micro -turbine wind farm for the Goodnews Bay water plant. It is anticipated this will involve two site visits to Goodnews Bay, installation of anemometers and remote monitoring via internet connection, to track wind speed and direction. This will require some local ATV or vehicle rental, some of the local water plant operator's time to check and trouble -shoot wind data equipment, and a local internet connection to send this data. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 12 7/1H2011 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 SECTION 10 — ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICA` iON: A. Contact inffoFination, resumes of Applicant's ProDact PO4nager, Ccey staff, partners, consultants, and suppflers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. Appftants airs asked to separate resumes submitted vukh appflcations, itf the individuals do not want their resumes posted. Bo Cost V" ovksheet per application form Section 4o4A. Co Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9. ©a Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section ®e Ea An electronic eversion of the entire application on C© per RFA Section 1.7. F. Authorised Signers Form. Go Governing Cody Resolution or other iformM action taften by the applicant's governing Body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that; - Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for prq�ect at the match amounts indicated in the appflcationo - Authorises the individual tuho 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, - Certiffies the applicant is in comploance uAth appftable federal, state, and local, lauys including misting credit and federal tan obligations, H. CERTORCATION The undersigned certifies that this application for a reneiwable energy grant is truthful and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and °^gill continue to comply with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tan obligations and that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations. Print Flame `' Signature Title I Date A Imbi AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 12 of 12 7/1//2011 Authorized Grant Documents Authorized Signers Please clearly print or type all sections of this form. Community/Grantee Name:/q kl 'w Regular Election is held: Date: Authorized Grant Signer(s): Printed Name Title Term Signature k&L 61 1 0 � I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents: (Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official) Printed Name Title Term Signature IV Grantee Contact Information: Mailing Address: o Phone Number: , e Fax Number: l �� E-mail Address: Fiscal Year End: Entity Type (For -profit or non-profit status): r Federal Tax ID #: Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information. Please return the original completed form to: Alaska Energy Authority 813 W. 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O C E OU "O O C tb p 'C O •V N 7 (n O O C (6 (6 Z (n c) E a) ECL �_ U_ (n o .L m o m a m o a °' 0) (n E /�� W ++ a) co ) a 0 N U a) o �_ 3 A- m 0 U U O E p� tei V � 0 7 a) U) J o ) o O a: a) 0 0 a r o a) c la— n 0 E � m m 0 U U o_ i L a) 0 o_ 06 ° p o6 CD r N M CF L6 C9 N: 00 CD r U a) Q_ •7 L @ C > C C -p m F w U C) c 0 U U) C O U C (o 0) C a) n co C .0 N U) cu a) LL a) U C O O co O C O U a) a) O co t Q U a) O L Q U O a) O a) a) O a) (B Q O a) (o � a) a) "U C U � a) 0) O Q U CC O Co-0 _ (o Q � Q � 2 -/ Letters of Support ARUC a a w 0 0 r � dJ ~ G� Utilit9 The Honorable George Bright, Sr. President, Native Village of Goodnews Bay PO Box 138 Goodnews Bay, Alaska 99589 Dear President Bright: Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative Division of Environmental Health & Engineering 1901 Bragaw Street, Suite 200 Anchorage, Alaska 99508 Telephone: 1-800-560-8637 ext.5692 Direct Line: 1-907-729-5692 Facsimile: (907) 729-4506 August 19, 2011 Re: Letter of commitment for the Goodnews Bay Wind Feasibility Study The Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative (ARUC) has partnered with Goodnews Bay to provide water/sewer system operation and maintenance for the community. ARUC operates the Goodnews Bay water/sewer system with user fees from local Goodnews Bay water/sewer customers. ARUC fully supports the Native Village of Goodnews Bay's Alaska Energy Authority grant application for a study to investigate wind power to provide heat and power in the water and sewer utilities. We expect this study will lead to lower water/sewer expenses for this community, which would in turn allow us to decrease water/sewer rates. As such, ARUC will commit snatching funds in the amount of $5,000 in support of this project. Upon award of these funds, ARUC expects the Village will enter into a cooperative project agreement with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) to provide administrative and construction services for this project. S' cerely Jo h Nichols ARUC Manager tCffT Y OF GOOIIDN EWS LAZY P.O. BOX 139 GOO DNIEWS LAZY, AK 99589 PHONE NO. 907-967-8614 FAX NO.907-967-81124 city of goodnewsbg1gyahoo.com TTuesday, August 02, 2011 Dative Vi➢➢age of Goodnews Bay George Bright Sir. PiresIldent Goodnews Bay, AK 99589 I<Dearr Mir. Brrig➢nt, Re. Support ILetteir for° the Goodnews Bay Wind Generator' Sturdy The City of Goodnews Bay would Dike to expn°ess ou it sunlppoirt forr a a-ecoven°ed heat grraimt %p p➢Ilcatnonn the Native Village of Goodnews ]day As submitting to the Alaska Eneirgy, Authority. Ou it mnemnben°s would benefit gmeat➢y from the use of this technology. The cost of fuel in ruuira➢ Alaska is constantly increasing. fff this pToject is successful, the N.%flve Village of Goodnews Bay would bunn°n less fuel im prroving ouan° ➢nea➢t➢n and maybe rredancing the cost of ouuT monthly waterr and sevven° bills. IA orr those n°easons, we fully support this project and would like it to be funded. Sincerre➢y, i_-- S-/0 P 1 2-/ 1 / ( 1HIaze➢j'8mm➢➢, Mayou° I36te City of Goodnews Bay Cc. John Nichols, ARtU C mmnageir Kuitsarak, Inc. Land Committee Land Manner P. 0. Box 150 Goodnews Bay, Alaska 99589 Telephone/Facsimile (907) 967-8429 E-mail eevon kuitsJ nekgeih net August 5, 2011 Dusten Voehl, Mechanical Engineering Intern 1901 Bragaw Street Suite 200 Anchorage, Alaska 99508-3440 Telephone: (907) 729-3555 Dear, Mr. Voehl The Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, August 1, 2011 and your memorandum on the Trip Report, Goodnews Bay — June 30, 2011 for a possible micro wind farm site for the water treatment plant was on the agenda. The area of interest for the location of the micro wind farm is a marsh and has no immediate pending purpose or use by the corporation. The board is in full support of the project and is willing to give permission on the land usage for this purpose. A long term lease might be more feasible for this purpose. ft is best to keep Larry Small as the main contact for the installation of the wind turbines, this will allow immediate access to the water treatment plant. I am also the vice-president for the local corporation. Thank your Carl Evon, Land Planner Acknowledged by: a Jat es K. Roberts, President Kuitsarak Corporation Attested by: 5-, Evan S. Evan, Secretary Kuitsarak Corporation �O� Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Division of En ironmental Health and Engineering 1901 Bragaw Street • Suite 200 • Anchorage, AK 99508-3440 • Phone: (907) 729-3600 • Fax: (907) 729-4090 • www.anthc.org MEMORANDUM DATE: July 7, 2011 FROM: Mechanical Engineering Intern SUBJECT: Trip Report, Goodnews Bay — June 30, 2011 TO: FOR THE RECORD OBJECTWES: 1. To locate a possible micro wind farm site to offset energy costs for the water treatment plant (WTP). 2. To locate a penetration point into the building for the transmission line from wind turbines. 3. To check on the condition of the dam supplying water for the WTP. CONTACTS: Mr. Larry Small, Operator ACCOMPANIED BY: Mr. Jay Yeager, Southwest Windpower FINDINGS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Mr. Yeager and I arrived in Goodnews Bay around 11:00 a.m. and were met by Mr. Small and taken to the WTP. A possible wall penetration, to allow grid tie-in, was located through the north inside corner of the building. Specific tie-in and distribution of power will be determined upon project approval. An ideal site for the wind farm was located -_'' 300 ft NE of the WTP across the road on the west side of the building and = 100 ft east of the filter backwash settling pond. The location was chosen due to three factors: minimized transmission lines, an open area uninhibited by obstacles, and the wind quality passing through the site being acceptable. The layout of the turbines would ideally run inline along a NE -SW orientation to stager the turbines in the prevailing wind thus avoiding negative inter -turbine dynamics. Poles stabilized by guy wires and using toggle anchors for the 70 ft pole would be the best option for the chosen location. Each of the pole bases will need to have a minimum of =' 90 ft between the poles to allow for anchoring of guy wires and room for lowering the turbines for maintenance. Locations for a three turbine farm will put the distance for each turbine from WTP at: Turbine 1 --' 300 ft, Turbine 2 =' 390 ft, Turbine 3 =' 480 ft. Goodnews Bay Trip Report — Site Visit July 7, 2011 The transmission line between the dam feeding and WTP has line markers needing replacement. The wooden weir located on the dam will need replacement soon. DISCUSSION: The following issues need to be discussed before the project proceeds: 1. Determination of the land owner for the selected location in order to obtain permission to install the turbines. It The selected location for the turbines looked like a wetland area and may require a wetland permit from the USACE. ?. Contact fish and wildlife for threatened or sensitive species in the area. 4. Contact FAA with notice of construction with all required information. 5. Resolve any issues with Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR CONCLUSIONS: Next step after project approval requires a survey crew to mark specific location of the poles and any relevant utilities in the ground (if any). A more specific orientation of the turbines needs to be determined correlating with the most recent wind data for the specified location. A faster internet connection will need to be installed in the WTP to transfer the monitoring data from wind generators. Mr. Yeager is going to provide recommendations on the number of required turbines, power distribution, and a modeling of the available power from the site's wind resource. 'h� V-k Dusten Voehl Attachment: Site Map w/Proposed Turbine Locations cc: George Bright, Sr., President, Native Village of Goodnews Bay Hazel Small, Mayor, City of Goodnews Bay James Roberts, President, Kuitsarak, Inc., Goodnews Bay Village Corporation Jennifer Skrada, FEHS, BBAHC, Dillingham DEHE - Matthew Dixon/Daniel Reitz/ Mike Black/David Beveridge/ Kurt Sauers/Donald Antrobus/ John Warren/John Nichols Document Number: 165702 Document Name: Goodnews Bay_MEMORANDUM_7_06_2011 Page 2