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Grant Application
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Application Forms and Instructions
The following forms and instructions are provided to assist you in preparing your application for
a Renewable Energy Fund Grant. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA)
and the forms are available online at: http://www.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund-IV.html
Grant Application
Form
GrantApp4.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline
of information required to submit a complete
application. Applicants should use the form to assure
all information is provided and attach additional
information as required.
Application Cost
Worksheet
Costworksheet4.doc Summary of Cost information that should be
addressed by applicants in preparing their application.
Grant Budget Form GrantBudget4.doc A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of
costs by milestone and a summary of funds available
and requested to complete the work for which funds
are being requested.
Grant Budget Form
Instructions
GrantBudgetInstructions4.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget
form.
If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application
forms for each project.
Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide
milestones and grant budget for completion of each phase.
If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting
funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the
preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with
your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed.
REMINDER:
Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials
submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final
recommendations are made to the legislature.
In accordance with 3 AAC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or
proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the
Authority. If you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their
application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept
confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a
public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon
request.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
City and Borough of Sitka
Type of Entity:
Borough Government
Mailing Address
100 Lincoln Street Sitka, AK 99835
Physical Address
Same
Telephone
907-747-1808
Fax
907-747-7403
Email
sara@cityofsitka.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Stephen L. Weatherman, P.E.
Title
Municipal Engineer
Mailing Address
100 Lincoln Street Sitka, AK 99835
Telephone
907-747-4042
Fax
907-747-3158
Email
Stephen@cityofsitka.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
X A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
or
No
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
or
No
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
or
No
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
or
No
1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
funds for the benefit of the general public.
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title – (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Type in your answer here and follow same format for rest of the application.
Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility for the Waste Water Treatment Plant
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.
Answer here.
Sitka Alaska
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind Biomass or Biofuels
Hydro, including run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy
X Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas
X 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)
X 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.
Application to AEA for $20,000 grant to evaluate the technical and financial feasibility for integration and
optimization of heat pump technologies to offset heating oil and grid electricity usage in the Sitka
Wastewater Treatment Plant on the waterfront on Japonski Island Sitka.
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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 proposed evaluation will lead to reductions in heating oil and grid electricity usage for one City
buildings. The stated goal of the evaluation is to evaluate heat pump systems that can offset an estimated
70% of existing heating oil consumption in the waste water treatment plant. These goals would translate
in 2010 dollars to annual savings of $29,044 for 10,600 gallons of heating oil per year. Thus the total
estimated annual savings of energy costs for the City buildings in 2010 dollars is $29,044.
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 this project is $20,000 for professional consultant services to evaluate the technical
and financial feasibility of heat pump integration, including energy modeling of these proposed systems
installed in the existing buildings. The City of Sitka has already invested $30,000 of their own funds to
complete a Level I energy audit in 2009 of Cit y buildings that include the building for this project. In
addition, staff time from the City of Sitka will be contributed to this project for administration and
management.
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. $20,000.00
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $6,000
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $26,000
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)
$26,000
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $29,044
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.)
$
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SECTION 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include contact information, a
resume and references for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager
indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project
management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section.
Stephen L. Weatherman P.E. Municipal Engineer City and Borough of Sitka
100 Lincoln Street Sitka, AK 99835
(907) 747-4042 office (907) 747-3158 fax
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.)
July, 2011 Request for Proposals to prepare Feasibility Report
August, 2011 Award contract to prepare Feasibility Report
August, 2011 – September site visit, review of facilities and preliminary calculations
September, 2011 Preliminary Feasibility Report (50%)
September, 2011 – October 2011 review and revise Report
October, 2011 Final Feasibility Report
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.)
September 14 Receive Assembly Approval for Resolution for project.
September 15 submit grant application
December 15, 2010, Complete Review and Evaluation of Applications
January 28, 2011, Projects submitted to the Legislature for review and approval
May 17, 2011, Projects approved for funding (contingent upon Legislative Action)
July, 2011 Request for Proposals to prepare Feasibility Report
August 1, 2011, Finalize Award Documents
August, 2011 Award contract to prepare Feasibility Report
August, 2011 – September site visit, review of facilities and preliminary calculations
September, 2011 Preliminary Feasibility Report (50%)
September, 2011 – October 2011 review and revise Report
October, 2011 Final Feasibility Report
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 project resources include the City and Boroughs of Sitka (CBS) Public Works staff and the selected
consultant who will prepare the feasibility report. The CBS staff operates and maintains the Waste Water
Treatment Plant. The feasibility report will be used to provide direction and design criteria to the future
selected Mechanical Engineer to design the heating facilities for the Water Treatment Plan. As the
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project progresses from feasibility to design the CBS staff will apply for required permits including the
Corps of engineer, Alaska Department of Natural Resources if required and complete the Coastal Project
Questionnaire. The Public Works CBS staff resources include two civil engineers, one architect – project
manager, one cad technician and 2 clerical staff members. In addition to the Public Works staff the C BS
Finance Department has a full time grants accountant. Previous expenditures ($30,000) to be used for
this project include a Level I Audit for CBS buildings prepared in 2009.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
Project Communications will be prepared by the project manager on a monthly basis addressing
milestones and submissions. These reports will be augmented by the grants accountant addressing
funding expenditures.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
The risks to the project are that the effluent heat pumps will not be feasible for use to reduce the use of oil
and electricity to heat the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
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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.
The potential heat energy available in the effluent discharge is significant and the escalating cost of
heating oil and electric heat warrant an evaluation of effluent discharge source heat pumps. The effluent
discharge varies from 46F to 53F. This temperature range of effluent discharge makes the use of effluent
source heat pumps technically feasible for delivering heat to buildings at 120F to 130F with a single high
efficiency heat pump using R-134a refrigerant.
Other heat sources available for buildings in Sitka include heating oil, electric resistance heat, propane,
cord wood, and air to air heat pumps. While the buildings to be evaluated primarily use heating oil at
present, this fuel is escalating in price rapidly and introduces a liability of pollution. Electric resistance heat
in Sitka is produced from clean hydro electricity, however there are increasing concerns with limited
capacity of the City’s hydro generation capacity in dry years, and effluent heat pumps would produce
equivalent amounts of heat using less electricity, and less peak demand. Propane is more excessive in
cost than heating oil in Sitka. Cord wood is impractical due to the labor costs involved in maintaining a
batch wood boiler system; the liabilities of wood fuel air pollution in the heart of downtown is also
undesirable. Air to air heat pumps and air to water heat pumps have considerably greater limitations in
efficiency in comparison to effluent heat pumps, due to the fact that there is much greater heat capacity
and temperature stability in effluent than in outside air. The engineering evaluation proposed by this
application will compare in detail the technical and financial feasibility of these various heat sources
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
The Waste Water Treatment Plant in Sitka currently utilizes heating oil boilers for heating hydronic loops
and oil hot water heaters.
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.
As previously discussed in detail in Section 4.1 above, the two sources of energy used in the Waste Water
Treatment building are heating oil and grid electricity. While the supply of heating oil is likely to remain
stable into the future, the delivered price to Sitka is likely to escalate at a conservative rate of 6% per year
due to rising world oil prices and because the heating oil must be delivered to Sitka using diesel powered
barges. Grid electricity is generated locally in Sitka from the Blue Lake Hydro Project; the generation
capacity from this facility is now falling short of the City demand during dry years and this situation forces
the occasional use of diesel powered generation at a significant price penalty. Thus the City is motivated
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to finds ways to reduce its overall use of grid electricity, and heat pumps will offer some relief as the
proposed seawater heat pumps would have one third the demand of straight electric resistance heating.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The Waste Water Treatment Plant has used an average of 10,600 gallons of heating oil per year for the
years 2007 thru 2009. The current delivered price for #2 heating oil in Sitka is $2.74/gallon and
$0.0936/KWH for grid electricity produced from Blue Lake Hydro. The impact that the proposed evaluation
will have on energy customers will occur in two phases. The immediate impact will be that the City will be
able to integrate conclusions of the evaluation into their upcoming upgrading plans for the building, this will
ultimately reduce the cost of building operations. The second impact that this evaluation will have on
energy customers will be that it will demonstrate the potential for similar projects in Sitka at the residential,
commercial, industrial and municipal levels. This project will also serve as a demonstration other
southeast Alaska communities who have a waste water effluent resource and low cost hydro power.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
Optimum installed capacity
Anticipated capacity factor
Anticipated annual generation
Anticipated barriers
Basic integration concept
Delivery methods
The evaluation will examine the integration of effluent heat pumps for heating of the Waste Water
Treatment Plant. The specific renewable energy technology that will be considered is high efficiency
rotary screw heat pumps (Trane, Carrier or equal) that utilize R -134a refrigerant to lift latent heat from
effluent at temperatures of 46F to 53F up to low temperature heating systems (120F to 130F). The heat
pump systems will be sized to meet heating and cooling demands once these demands are optimized as
possible through cost effective energy efficiency measures. The anticipated Coefficient of Performance
(COP) for the heat pumps is between 3.0 and 4.0 based on experience in Alaska with other heat pump
systems. This means for every unit of energy used by the heat pump, 3 to 4 units of heat energy will be
produced at 120F to 130F for use in the buildings. The evaluation will consider the offset of 70% or more
of existing heating oil usage which means heat pumps could generate an estimated total of 1453 MMBH of
heat energy per year for the building. Additional savings in heat energy costs may be realized by
evaluating various sources of waste heat from exhaust fans and boiler rooms that can be directed to the
evaporator side of the heat pump system.
The most significant anticipated barrier to achieving financial feasibility in the evaluation is the potential
cost of modifying building heat distribution systems to accept low temperature (120F to 130F) heat loops.
However, heat transfer equipment including air handler heating coils and hallway cabinet heaters can be
upgraded to low temperature units with little impact to the buildings. Potential for installation of radiant
floors in select rooms of the buildings will also be examined.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the
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project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
The CBS owns the property that the Waste Water Treatment Plant is located on.
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 permits required for the actual construction may include a Corps of Engineers permit if any work must
be done where the effluent discharge pipe is within the tidelands and the Coastal Project Questionnaire if
the tidelands are impacted. A Building Department permit will be required regardless of the heat source
used.
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
There are no endangered species impacted by the projects. The location of the tidelands if required will
not impact any archaeological or historic resources as the site is land previously filled for the past
construction of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. There are no telecommunications interference or
aviation considerations. Wetlands impacts and habitat issues will be address with the Corps of engineers
permit if a permit is required. There are no land development constraints because the energy project
supports the operation of the Water Treatment Plant. The improvements envisioned will be contained
within the existing building.
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
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The energy grant supports operation of the Water Treatment Plant by evaluation of renewable energy
sources for heating the building. The feasibility report prepared from the grant funds will be used in
conjunction with the Level I Audit for CBS buildings prepared in 2009 to develop a energy efficient heating
system.
The feasibility report for $20,000 will be used with the $30,000 Level I Audit for CBS buildings prepared in
2009 to develop design criteria for the upgrading the Waste Water Treatment Plant. CBS will also
contribute project management time to manage the Feasibility Report preparation and other staff time for
site reconnaissance with the selected energy consultant and research.
The recommended alternate energy system will be incorporated into the existing Water Treatment Plant
building. The capital cost of the system to be recommended is not know at this time but will be identified
by the Feasibility Report that this grant is requested to fund. A estimate using a proposed heat exchanger
is shown as $370,000
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 specific facilities are not known at this time as the grant is to prepare a Feasibility Report. However
the Project Cost Benefit Work Sheet anticipates that approximately 1453MMBtu heating may be generated
by seawater. Based on this possible option the heating oil savings is 10,600 gallons @ $2.74 = $29,044.
The cost of operating the heat pumps is 133,000 KWH @ $0.0926 is $12,315. The preliminary estimate is
a total savings of $16,729 per year. The cost of operation and maintenance of the facility is born by CBS
augmented by facility meeting and performance fees.
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
At this time there is no intention of power sales to other facilities .
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Download the form, complete it, and submit it as an attachment. Document any conditions or
sources your numbers are based on here.
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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
The evaluation is anticipated to lead to a potential annual heating oil displacement of 70% of the existing
usage from the two City buildings; this equates to a total of 10,600 gallons per year. At current pricing of
$2.74/gal that represents a cost savings of $29,440 in 2010. Over a 25 year life cycle, the total heating oil
savings would be 265,000 gallons; with a conservative 6% per year escalation of heating oil price and 4%
discount rate applied, these savings equat e to a net present worth of $932,150.
The non-economic public benefits of evaluating heat pump systems for these high profile City buildings are
numerous. A primary benefit will be the reduction of pollution from heating oil combustion in the downtown
area. A second benefit will be a decreased dependency on heating oil as a fuel source. A third and
broader benefit will be that a heat pump system successfully integrated in these public buildings will
demonstrate that similar systems may be used in Sitka and other southeast Alaska Commun ities where
warm effluent discharge and low cost electricity are available.
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
Heat pump systems and their integration and optimization in existing City buildings will be managed in a
similar manner to existing heating systems in City buildings. The operations and maintenance of heat
pump systems can be performed primarily by City or local tech support and financed the same as other
City building systems currently are. Operational issues that could arise with a heat pump/cooling system
are fouling of effluent intake lines, and inadequate heat delivery balancing in the building. However these
technical issues have been addressed successfully in numerous other heat pump systems in both Canada
and the USA and they are not seen as major obstacles to success in this proposed project. Operational
costs associated with heat pump systems include quarterly pigging of submerged intake lines, routine
maintenance of heat pump, heat exchanger, and pumping equipment. Clean hydro grid electricity will be
used to power the heat pumps and circulation pumps in the system. One heating oil boiler may remain in
each building as a redundant back -up for periods of peak heating loads or heat pump system
maintenance. Because modern heat pump systems typically include a web based automated control
system with temperature, flow, pressure, and energy use data, the performance and energy cost savings of
the systems can easily be monitored and reported once the system is commissioned
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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 energy grant will complement the existing enterprise fund used to operate and maintain the Water and
Sewer Utility. The energy grant will assist in the upgrade of the Water Treatment Plant by making the
upgrades more energy efficient.
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 project is supported by the community based on the Assembly Resolution for the project and by the
accepted City and Borough of Sitka Climate Action Plan June 11 2010. The City and Borough of Sitka is
committed to reducing carbon emissions by various means and this project will assist this goal along with
reducing the cost of operating the facility.
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 – GrantBudget3.doc
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the
project.
The project is part of an ongoing energy efficiency and Climate Action Plan sponsored by the CBS.
One component of the plan is covered in the $30,000 Level I Audit for CBS buildings prepared in 2009.
CBS resources committed to the project include the staff of the Public Works Department, the project
manager and the Building Maintenance Facilities Manager and the staff of the Water and Sewer Utility.
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SECTION 9 – 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.
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 1.6.
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.
Print Name Jim Dinley
Signature
Title Municipal Administrator
Date