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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKasigluk AEA GrantNative Village of Kasigluk Image fmm Alaska Division ofCommunily & Regional Affairs, AK Community Database Information Summaries Application for Renewable Energy Fund Grant Alaska Energy Authority Round V Old Kasigluk Wind Feasibility Study August 2011 Contents . Application . Authorized Signers & Resolution . Budget . Letters of Support . Resumes lam, ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Round 5 OWD ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application SECTION 1 — APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Native Village of Kasigluk Type of Entity: Fiscal Year End: June 30, 2012 Native Village/Tribal Government Tax Status: —For-profit or Xnon-profit ( check one) Tax ID 92-0063263 Mailing Address Physical Address P.O. Box 19 P.O. Box 19 Kasigluk, AK 99609 Kasigluk, AK 99609 Telephone I Fax Email 907-477-6405 1 907-477-6212 Kasigluk.adminOgmall.com 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER Name Title Karen Martin Tribal Administrator Mailing Address P.O. Box 19 Kasigluk, AK 99609 Telephone Fax Email 907-477-6405 I 907-477-6212 Kasigluk.admin@gmail.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 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund /© ENERGYAUTHORRY Grant Application Round 5 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) Old Kasigluk Wind Feasibility 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. Old Kasigluk is located on the Johnson River in the Kuskokwim River Delta, 26 miles northwest of Bethel. The community is comprised of Old and New Kasigluk, surrounded by the Johnson River and a network of lakes and tundra ponds. Kasigluk is located in the Bethel Recording District. 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. This project will provide a feasibility study to determine the benefits of installing a wind turbine system in Old Kasigluk. The wind turbines will be used to convert wind energy to heating and electrical energy that will be used to heat and power the water treatment and washeteria facility located in Old Kasigluk. The project will: • Determine the feasibility of installing a wind turbine system for heating and electricity needs Estimate the long-term viability of the proposed project based on expected load growth, • 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, AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 2 7/1//2011 © ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 • 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. 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.) Water systems and wastewater systems in arctic and subarctic villages are the single largest energy consumer, often using up to 30% of all the energy, i.e., electricity and heating oil, used in a village. The feasibility study will include estimated energy savings for a wind turbine system installed for use at the water treatment and washeteria facility. By implementing the wind resources available in Old Kasigluk, the community will be able to reduce its consumption of diesel fuel and electricity consumption, thus cutting the community's overall expenses. The energy savings will be passed on to the residents through reduced public utility charges. 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. This project is estimated to cost $50,000. If funded, the Native Village of Kasigluk has committed to contributing $4,000 cash to this project. The remainder $46,000 is requested from the AEA Renewable Energy Fund. 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. $ 46,000 2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $4,000 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 including estimates through construction) 2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ To be determined 2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in $ To be determined terms of dollars please provide that number here and explain how you calculated that number in your application (Section 5.) AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 7/1//2011 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund OWDENERGV AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 SECTION 3 — PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully u completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application. 3.1 Project Manager Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a resume and references for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section. The project manager for this project is Rebecca Pollis, P.E., Senior Engineering Project Manager for ANTHC. The resume for Ms. Pollis is attached in Appendix A along with skill summaries for key project personnel. Rebecca Pollis, P.E. 1901 Bragaw Street, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99508 907-729-5686 rpollis@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 date of the grant award. The anticipated schedule presented is structured such that the project will seek design and construction funding by June 2013. Anticipated Project Milestones Start Date Anticipated Completion Date Project seeping and contractor solicitation. 1-Oct-12 1-Dec-12 Detailed energy resource analysis 1-0ct-12 1-Nov-12 Identification of land and regulatory issues, 1-Oct-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 7/1//2011 /® ALAHSKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 Final report and recommendations 1-Mar-13 Communitv meeting to share report results 1-ADr-13 1-Apr-13 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.) The key decision points in this project will be the energy resource analysis. If it is determined that there is insufficient wind energy available to be of use, the project will be discontinued and ruled infeasible. A determination will be made during the analysis of existing and future energy costs and the detailed economic and financial analysis which will be based upon field data collection. 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. ANTHC will cooperate and assist the Village with the feasibility study to accomplish all aspects of this project. ANTHC's goal is to provide lasting solutions to promote healthy communities. ANTHC accomplishes this goal by planning, designing, and constructing public health infrastructure throughout Alaska. Our engineering, project management, and construction programs provide safe water and sanitary waste disposal facilities, rural roads, clinics, and other much -needed health facilities for Alaska Native homes and communities. These programs include climate change mitigation and energy efficiency projects. ANTHC also provides technical assistance to tribal health organizations for the maintenance and repair of regional hospitals and clinics and for planning, design, and construction of new facilities. Since 2001, ANTHC has been involved in the construction or funding management of 114 health clinics built or remodeled throughout the state. hi 2010, ANTHC worked on 52 projects in 31 communities. ANTHC staff completed 24 sanitation construction projects in 17 communities and built health clinics in eight communities. Local crews also installed more than 10 miles of pipe and more than 100 homes were plumbed for water and sewer service. ANTHC's shipping and receiving team moved more than 7,500 pieces of freight equaling 3.5 million pounds for 2010 work. ANTHC provides utility technical support to water, wastewater, and solid waste system operators and managers as well as project support for sanitation facility construction. Utility Operations handles billing and collections, manages contract operations through the Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative, and expedites supplying through the Alaska Utility Supply Center. The Public Works Jobs Training program coordinates training for utility operators, managers, and local residents, including water treatment plant operations and construction trades. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 5 7/1//2011 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 3.5 Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. The ANTHC Project Management Department uses Earned Value Management to monitor and control project progress and costs. ANTHC will use the P1anTrax tool that measures actual progress and spending against a cost -loaded schedule and is updated every two weeks. This application proposes to use regular process reporting through established ANTHC quarterly reporting procedures, with additional reports available from the Project Manager upon request. 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 Source Associated Risk Mitigation Not able to attain site Determine alternative locations for equipment Site Control control at desired set up and monitoring location Storm events preventing Train operators in Kasigluk in how to read Weather scheduled monitoring monitors, inspect equipment, and download trips 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 extentlamount of the energy resource that is available. Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be available for the market to be served by your project. The feasibility study will incorporate a wind rate availability analysis that will compare the annual fuel usage required for heating and energizing the water treatment and washeteria facility with the amount wind energy that can be provided through the proposed systems. The analysis will also compare the cost effects of using energy from wind turbines and systems versus using diesel fuel. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 6 7/1//2011 /ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund ® ENERGY AUTHORRY Grant Application Round 5 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. Old Kasigluk's water treatment and washeteria facility is heated by fuel burning boilers. Electricity is provided through the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC). The proposed wind turbine systems will be used to offset the energy costs related to the boilers and the power required to operate the facility. This facility is currently under construction; the exact cost of providing electricity and the amount of diesel fuel usage are unknown. Based on similar facilities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim area, electricity costs are estimated at approximately $10,000 to $20,000 and approximately $16,000 or more of diesel fuel will be used. 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 Old Kasigluk water treatment and washeteria facility is under construction. Actual electricity and fuel costs are not known. Based on the design calculations the heating and the energy demands for this facility will be high. The feasibility study will fully quantify expected and/or documented usage and projected costs savings that will be passed on to the end users in reduced fees. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. Because the feasibility study is seeking to offset fuel and electricity usage, this section is not applicable for this scope of work. 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 If the wind resource proves suitable and funding is obtained, a wind turbine system would be installed to service the community. The purpose of this project is to gather background information to plan a future alternative energy AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 7 7/1//2011 /I- ALASHKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 facility. The capacity is unknown at this time, but will be incorporated in the feasibility study. The potential barriers to success of this project include weather and logistics, permitting, and construction funding. Weather and logistics barriers are minor and do not pose a threat to this project. Permitting, based on an initial investigation, does not appear to be a hurdle for the project. Construction funding will be easier to obtain with a complete design and permits in hand. The feasibility study will investigate how the project would be connected to the future intertie. Conceptual design, to be completed as part of this scope of work, would detail how power from a wind turbine would be integrated and delivered for heating and electricity the water treatment and washeteria facility. 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. Obtaining site control for future wind turbines will be accomplished as part of this 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 Anticipated permits include the following: Activity Potential Agency Permit Environmental 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 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 AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 8 7/1//2011 A L A S K A Renewable Energy Fund c ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 5 • 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 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 feasibility studies, 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 projects progress 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 total estimated cost of this project is $50,000. $46,000 of the project estimate is requested to from the AEA Renewable Energy Fund. The remaining $4,000 will be provided as a cash contribution from the Native Village of Kasigluk. 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 AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 9 7/1//2011 /� ALASHKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 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 Power Purchase/Sale information will be identified during the feasibility study. 4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. This project is for a feasibility and conceptual design grant. Therefore the Project Cost Worksheet cannot be completed for this grant application. 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 Benefits of any feasibility study include information gathering and documentation of potential future benefits. The feasibility study will confirm and document the actual project benefits that can be realized in the Native Village of Kasigluk. We want to reduce water/sewer rates for our residents, to make life more affordable, and reduce our current carbon footprint. Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $) over the lifetime of the evaluated renewable energy project: The possible displacement of diesel fuel used to heat the water storage tank will be determined through the feasibility study. Anticipated annual revenue/Potential additional annual incentives/Potential additional annual revenue stream: Because this project is in the feasibility and conceptual design stage, revenue and incentives are AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 10 7/1//2011 /®ALASM Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 unknown. Non -economic public benefits: The anticipated benefits of installation of the wind turbines would include the reduction of 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 the village. Locally produced, affordable green energy would empower community residents and could help avert rural to urban migration. This project would help with the understanding of the wind resource in western Alaska. Data acquired from this study may assist other nearby communities to understand their wind resources Data collected from this project could also be used to improve the accuracy of the State High Resolution Win map. The wind turbines would provide a visual landmark for sea, air, and overland travelers, which would help navigation in the area. Wind turbine orientation and rotor speed would provide visual wind information for 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 it is 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 through 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. 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 Old Kasigluk is working collaboratively with the ANTHC to prepare this grant application. The city 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. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 11 7/1//2011 /ORITY ® ALASAUTFNERGYHKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 ANTHC has consulted with the Native Village of Kasigluk and AVEC to refine the project elements and identify the initial steps needed to move project development forward. ANTHC engineers have toured the water treatment plant and utility system and reviewed the initial data provided by AVEC in an effort to determine the initial feasibility of the project. 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 following, but not limited to, organizations support the proposed project: • Association of Village Council of Presidents (AVCP) • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation • Kasigluk Traditional Council • Kasigluk, Incorporated • Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium 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 wind turbine feasibility project is $50,000. The grant request for this project is $46,000. Refer to Grant Budget worksheet. AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 12 7/1//2011 /�ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 5 SECTION 10 — ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION SUBMIT, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION: A. Contact information, resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. Applicants are asked to separate resumes submitted with applications, if the individuals do not want their resumes posted. B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4. C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9. D. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8. E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.7. F. Authorized Signers Form. G. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant's governing body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that: Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the match amounts indicated in the application. Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to commit the organization to the obligations under the grant. Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this application. Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. H. CERTIFICATION The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations and that they can indeed commit the entity to these obligations. Print Name K 0, ! eY1 11a r +} ' n Signature � Title a�c.Lr(t i n l S h-(A Fo i� I ri bn- I Date 11 7 AEA12-001 Grant Application Page 12 of 721//2011 Authorized Signers & Resolution Grant Documents Authorized Signers Please clearly print or type all sections of this form. Comm unity/Grantee Name: Kast u i rad i onoL ot,,-.-,e,i t Regular Election is held: I Date: '7 -9,8- 11 Authorized Grant Si ner s : Printed Name Title Term Signature char r A tntnts+l r I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents: (Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official) Printed Name Title Term Signature Cdus�ciL Grantee Contact Information: Mailing Address: P.o.3o-Alq Kass uk,Ok cIgbo`i Phone Number: qo7 `f77- (,wa S Fax Number: (qo7) 47 7- (o2-1-2- E-mailAddress: Kast taK.ndnain © c5m,61,C0114 Fiscal Year End: Entity Type For- rofit or non-profit status): 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. Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Attn: Butch White, Grants Administrator MKA ENERGY AUTHORITY http://www.akenergyauthority.orgIRenewableEnergyFund/Round—V July_2011/GrantDocumentsAuthorizedSigners5.doc Kasigluk Traditional Council K"'TC Post Office Box 19 Kasigluk, Alaska 99609 Ph: (907) 477-6405 / 6406 Fax: (907) 477-6212 E-mail: kasipJuk.admin &gmail.com Resolution # 11-22 Council Resolution for Alaska Energy Authority Funding Renewable Energy Native Village of Kasigluk A Resolution requesting Funding from the Alaska Energy Authority, Alaska Renewable Energy Fund and commitment by the Native Village of Kasigluk WHEREAS: The Native Village of Kasigluk, hereinafter called the Council, is a governing body in the Native Village of Kasigluk, Alaska, and WHEREAS: The Alaska Energy Authority, hereinafter called AEA, may provide assistance necessary to help address the energy need of our community WHEREAS: The Council desires to seek and utilize renewable sources of energy in order to lower costs for residents while making our community more economically viable and sustainable into the future in order to guarantee our way of life for current and future generations WHEREAS: The Council authorizes the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to work with the Native Village of Kasigluk to develop, implement and manage the project for which we are seeking founding from AEA NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; that the Council hereby requests that the AEA appropriate $110,000 through the Renewable Energy Fund to complete Kasigluk Feasibility Study to Utilize Wind Energy BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Council grants authority to the individual signing this resolution to commit The Native Village of Kasigluk to obligations under the grant BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; The Native Village of Kasigluk is in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws including existing credit and federal tax obligation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that ANTHC is hereby authorized through a Cooperative Project Agreement to negotiate, execute, and administer any and all documents, contracts, expenditures and agreements as required for the Native Village of Kasigluk and managing funds on behalf of this entity, including any subsequent amendments to said agreements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the council hereby authorizes ANTHC or its representatives to enter upon or cross community land for the purposes of assisting the Council in carrying out this project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; The Native Village of Kasigluk will commit $7,000 in the form of cash to this project as indicated in the application. I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the Council is composed of % members of who_ L. constituting a QUORUM were present and that the foregoing resolution who PASSED AND APPROVED by the Council this 5t day of PhIa , 2011. 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CS � n, �- _ (D (aa 2�, C N O a -0 O a O C �. (° ° 7 .a j �. '. N N Oa ) (o y (D I m 3 m m K 3 m (n CD c > >CD n n (D N m O' CD m 7 (D (G -n C 7 a L7 m 7 rt 0 C 7 a 2 ti s i Letters of Support v+u The Association of Village Council Presidents Regional Housing Authority PO Box 767 405 Ptarmigan Road Bethel, Alaska 99559 ti o�aJ ryo , na P° ro Main r (907)-543-3121 Fax (907)-543-3933 Toll Free (800)-478-4687 July 22, 2011 Village of Kasigluk Karen Martin Tribal Administrator PO Box 19 Kasigluk, Alaska 99609 Dear Mrs. Martin: Re: Letter of Support — Feasibility Study Funding Request — Kasigluk, Alaska The Association of Village Council Presidents Regional Housing Authority is pleased to submit this letter of support for the Native Village of Kasigluk's Alaska Energy Authority grant application that seeks to obtain funding for an alternate energy feasibility study. It is our understanding that this study will investigate the feasibility of using solar and excess wind energy to provide heat for the water treatment plant in Old Kasigluk. As with all other remote villages, rising fuel and power costs are problematic on a number of levels, but are especially difficult for the community members. We are optimistic that this study will present the community with options to utilize local power, reduce their fuel consumption and power costs, and make the community more sustainable. Sincerely, r1 �— Hoffman CEO/President AVCP Regional Housing Authority Cc: Shad Schoppert, ANTHC Project Manager 1IKHC I " Worlcing Together to Achieve Excellent Health" July 25, 2011 Kasigluk Traditional Council Karen Martin, Tribal Council Administrator PO Box 19 Kasigluk, AK 99609 Dear Ms. Martin: Re: Letter Supporting the Kasigluk Traditional Council, Alaska Grant Application The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation would like to submit this letter supporting the Alaska Energy Authority grant application being submitted by the Kasigluk Traditional Council and their efforts to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and shift toward more sustainable and environmentally friendly resources. This project has the potential to not only reduce the amount of fuel used in supplying treated water to the community but also has the secondary health benefit of reducing the amount of combustion byproducts introduced into the community. We enthusiastically support the efforts the Kasigluk Traditional Council to pursue clean renewable energy sources to operate the water treatment plant. Sincerely, Jennifer Dobson Environmental Health Services Manager Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation Cc: Shad Schoppert, ANTHC P.O. Box 528 • Bethel, Alaska 99559 • 907-543-6000 • 1-800-478-3321 Kasigluk Traditional Council 1� Post Office Box 19 Kr'TKasigluk, Alaska 99609 y v Ph: (907) 4 ipluk. 5 / 6406 Fax: (om 477-6212 E-mail;. kasiQluk.admin(cr�email.com July 28,2011 Village of Kasigluk Karen Martin Tribal Administrator P.O. Box 19 Kasigluk, Alaska 99609 Dear Mrs. Martin, Re: Native Village of Kasigluk Letter of Support The Kasigluk Traditional Council would like to submit a letter of support for a wind boiler grant application to Alaska Energy Authority. The members of our Tribe would greatly benefit from the use of this technology. The cost of fuel in our community in rural Alaska is constantly -increasing. If this project is successful, the village of Kasigluk would burn less fuel improving our health and maybe reducing the cost of our monthly water and sewer bills. For those reasons, we fully support this project and would like it to be funded. Sincerely, --��e�fev Moses White Sr. President --Kasigluk Traditional Council 19:477621. ,'--n=16 1: aYasi,el I! 11"' ll®1 AW9 9/#/81111111111 1I[Alar9la8l'81 Serving Akulmiut P.O. Box 39 Kasigluk, Alaska 99609-0039 July 27, 2011 Village of Kasigluk Karen Martin Tribal Administrator PO Box 19 Kasigluk, AK 99609 RE: Native Village of Kasigluk Letter of Support Dear Mrs, Martin: Kasigluk, Incorporated would like to express our support for a wind boiler grant application the Village of Kasigluk is submitting to the Alaska Energy Authority. Our members would benefit greatly from the use of this technology. The cost of fuel in rural Alaska is constantly increasing. If this project is successful, the Village of Kasigluk would burn less fuel improving our health and maybe reducing the cost of our monthly water and sewer bills. For those reasons, we fully support this project and would like it to be funded. Sincerely, Harry W with I Manager Kasigluk, Incorporated *Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Division of Environmental Health and Engineering 1901 Brag¢w Street • Suite'_00 • Anchorage, AK 99508-3440 • Phone: (907) 729-3600 • Fax: (907) 729-4090 - www.anthc.org August 23, 2011 Karen Martin, Tribal Administrator Village of Kasigluk PO Box 19 Kasigluk, Alaska 99609 Ms. Martin: Re: Letter of Commitment for matching funds to a proposal for Alaska Energy Authority, Renewable Energy Funds Round V. It is with pleasure that the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE) is partnering with the Native Village of Kasigluk in your proposed project to the Renewable Energy Fund of the Alaska Energy Authority. Your project, Old Kasigluk Wind Feasibility Study, is one of exceptional importance to the future energy needs of your community and one that ANTHC DEHE fully supports. In support of your project, ANTHC DEHE will commit $2,200 as an in -kind match in the form of time to manage the project. The matching funds will be tracked and reported to you as required for purposes of quarterly reporting to the Alaska Energy Authority in the event that they award you the project. We wish you every success on your proposal and look forward to working with you on this important project. Sincerely, Steven M. Weaver, P.E. Senior Director Resumes