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September 14, 2010
Alaska Energy Authority
Attn: Butch White, Grants Administrator
AEA-11-005-RE Fund Grant Application Round 4
813 West Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
RE: Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Project Grant Application
AEA-11-005-RE Fund Grant Application Round 4
Dear AEA:
Enclosed in response to RFA AEA-11-005-RE Fund Grant Application Round 4
program, is an application requesting funding for the Carlson Creek Hydroelectric
Project. Enclosed with this letter are two hard copies and one CD with the document in
PDF format.
Enclosed as per the RFA,
o Grant Application Form
o Cost Worksheet (included in Section 10 – Appendices)
o Grant Budget (included in Section 10 – Appendices)
o Grant Budget Form Instructions
o Other pertinent information
If you have any questions, please call either Glen Martin (Resource Assessment &
Permits) 360-385-1733 x122, or Bob Grimm (President) 360-385-1733 x120.
Sincerely,
Glen D. Martin
Resource Assessment & Permits
Enc. (as stated)
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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)
ALASKA POWER COMPANY (a subsidiary of ALASKA POWER & TELEPHONE COMPANY)
Type of Entity:
Utility
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3222, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Physical Address
193 Otto Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Telephone
360-385-1733
Fax
360-385-7538
Email
glen.m@aptalaska.com
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Glen Martin
Title
Permitting & Licensing Manager
Mailing Address
Alaska Power & Telephone Company
P.O. Box 3222
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Telephone
360-385-1733
x122
Fax
360-385-7538
Email
glen.m@aptalaska.com
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
X An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or
A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by
its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the
applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s
governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box )
Yes
1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
agreement.
Yes
1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.)
Yes 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
funds for the benefit of the general public.
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title – (Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Project.
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.
This project is approximately 8 miles north of Slana, Alaska on the Glenn Highway (Tok
Cutoff). This project would provide hydroelectric power to Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind Biomass or Biofuels
X Hydro, including run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas
Heat Recovery from existing sources Hydrokinetic
Solar Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Reconnaissance X Design and Permitting
X Feasibility Construction and Commissioning
X Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
APC proposes to construct the 300 kW Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Project (Project), which
will be located approximately 8 miles north of Slana on the Glenn Highway (Tok Cutoff). The
Project would off-set diesel generation which presently supplies power to the communities of
Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta. The Project will consist of two small diversion structures,
approximately 13,200 feet of penstock, a powerhouse with a single generating unit, tailrace,
small substation, and a very short length of transmission line. For about half the year, the
Project operation will be run-of-river, but during the colder months the Project will draw water
from Carlson Lake. The potential annual generation is estimated to be approximately 1,200
MWh/yr, which is about equal to the current annual requirements of the three communities.
Therefore, the Project has the potential to almost offset 100% of the current diesel generation.
The Project will provide clean, renewable electricity, as well as rate stabilization. The cost to
maintain a hydro project is also significantly lower than diesel generation.
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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 Project will reduce the cost of generation by APC, and the savings would be passed on to
APC’s customers in Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta who presently pay $0.5974/kWh,
$0.5974/kWh, and $0.6085/kWh respectively (excluding PCE subsidy). The Project has the
potential to generate 100% of the current loads, which are about 450 MWh/yr, 300 MWh/yr, and
350 MWh/yr for Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta, respectively. The existing diesel plants in Slana,
Chistochina, and Mentasta would be placed on standby status, reducing maintenance costs and the
frequency of generator overhaul and replacement. This would decrease both fuel costs and O&M
costs for APC, and those savings would be passed on to APC’s customers. APC estimates the
annual savings at current rates would be approximately $49,000 in the first year of operation
(equivalent to about 6.8¢/kWh of sales), and the savings would increase as the cost of diesel fuel
increases. Residential customers using less than 500 kWh/month would see only a small decrease
in their bill, assuming that APC’s savings result in a comparable decrease in the PCE COPA rate.
Commercial customers and residential customers using over 500 kWh/month would see greater
savings. Over the expected 50 year life of the Project, the expected economic benefits could
amount to as much as $18,300,000, and the fuel savings could be as much as 3.5 million gallons.
The State of Alaska would benefit from reduced draw on the PCE program. Currently, about 53%
of APC’s retail sales in Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta are subject to COPA. Over the expected
50 year life of the Project, the total savings to the State could be as much as $8,600,000.
Lower energy costs would help stimulate both residential and commercial development in both
communities and along the highway. The environmental impacts of APC’s diesel generation, (e.g.
air pollution, noise pollution, and potential for spills, etc.) will be significantly reduced by this
Project.
2.6 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project.
The total estimated cost of the Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Project is $6,300,000. The total
estimated cost of the Project is allocated as follows:
Phase I: Reconnaissance....................................................................................$50,000
Phase II: Resource Assessment, Feasibility Analysis, Conceptual Design......$300,000
Phase III: Final Design and Permitting...........................................................$300,000
Phase IV: Construction .................................................................................$5,650,000
Total...............................................................................................................$6,300,000
APC has been awarded a grant of $40,000 for the Phase I work in Round 2 ($10,000 match by
APC); to date the grant documents have been received, and therefore APC has not spent much
on the Project. APC made a site reconnaissance in September 2009, and plans to install stream
gages in the fall of 2011.
With this application, APC is requesting grant funding for Phases II and III. The total estimated
cost of those two phases is $600,000, and AP&T requests grant funding of 90% of that cost, or
$540,000. APC will provide matching funds totaling $60,000 (10% of the total cost).
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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. $540,000
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $60,000
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $600,000
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)
$6,300,000
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $18,300,000
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.)
$8,600,000
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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.
Eric Hannan, APC’s Interior Regional Manager, will be the Project Manager for all phases of
the work. Mr. Hannan is located in Tok, and is an electrical engineer with extensive experience
in project management and electrical generation, transmission and distribution. A resume for
Mr. Hannan is included in Section 10.
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.)
A bar schedule of the expected timeline for all four development phases is provided in Section
10. The following summarizes key activities and dates of the schedule.
Phase I: Reconnaissance: Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
Installation of two stream gages
Site inspection by APC engineers (completed September, 2009)
Re-evaluation of project capacity and construction cost based on information from the
site inspection and stream gages
Reconnaissance report to document Phase I activities
Request jurisdictional determination from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC)
Phase II: Resource Assessment/Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual Design: Fall 2013 – Fall 2015
Obtain topographic mapping
Geotechnical investigations at structure locations
Hydrologic investigations to determine long-term flow availability and design flood
Revise conceptual design and construction cost estimate
Detailed economic analysis
Fish surveys and analysis
Wildlife surveys
Botanical surveys
Wetland surveys
Archaeological survey
Water quality testing
Feasibility report documenting Phase II activities
Phase III: Permitting and Final Design: Fall 2013 – Fall 2015
Prepare permit application based on Phase II analyses
Provide additional information to permitting agencies as required
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Prepare final design plans, specifications, design reports, and environmental monitoring
plans
Phase IV: Construction: Summer 2015 – Fall 2017
Once final design is complete, APC will place the order for generating equipment. APC could
begin mobilization of equipment to Slana in the early spring of 2015 in anticipation of a late
spring 2015 start of construction. Pioneering a road to the diversion areas and starting the
powerhouse foundation will be the first goals of construction. Construction of the diversion
structures and installation of the penstock would begin as soon as the road is complete; that
work is expected to require two construction seasons. APC intends to fabricate much of the
intake and powerhouse off-site in modified shipping containers so that on-site outdoor work is
limited to the short April-November construction season; the off-site fabrication work will begin
in early 2015 and continue through much of 2016.
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.)
Key (i.e. critical path) milestones for the Project are:
End of Phase I (decision point after completion of reconnaissance study)
End of Phase II (decision point after completion of feasibility analysis)
Receipt of all necessary permits and additional funding for the construction phase by fall
2014
End of Phase III (decision point after completion of design and final cost estimate)
Award contract for supply of the generating equipment by fall 2014
Completion of access road to powerhouse site by June 2015 and to diversion site by
August 2015
Completion of penstock installation by October 2016
The schedule described in 3.2 above is consistent with these milestones. It should be noted that
the schedule assumes only limited on-site outside work during the December-March time period
due to the extreme cold temperatures that are common for that time of year. If unusually harsh
weather conditions extend that period, the entire schedule could slip, however, if mild conditions
persist then more work will be accomplished.
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.
Key APC involved in the project development and their roles will be:
Eric Hannan, Project Manager and Transmission Design
Bob Berreth, Electrical Design
Ben Beste, Mechanical Design
Larry Coupe, Civil Design
Glen Martin, Resource Assessment and Permits
Phase I: Reconnaissance
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For this phase, APC will utilize their own personnel to acquire and analyze data and to install two
stream gages.
Phase II: Resource Assessment/Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual Design
In this phase APC will continue with acquiring property access and complete environmental and
engineering/conceptual design studies. APC may use the following contractors for the various
studies:
Wetlands delineation - - HDR Alaska Inc.
Threatened and endangered plant species survey - - HDR Alaska Inc.
Fish surveys - - Graystar Pacific Seafood, Ltd.
Water quality sampling - - Travis/Peterson Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Cultural resource surveys - - Browne Research; Northern Land Use Research, Inc.
Topographic mapping - - Aero-Metric, Incorporated
Seismic refraction surveys - - GeoEngineers, Inc.
APC permitting specialists will compile the environment information into resource assessment
documents as required by the various permitting agencies. APC engineers will conduct the
engineering/conceptual design studies in-house.
Phase III: Final Design & Permitting
Assuming that a FERC license would not be required, in this phase the following permits will be
acquired:
404 permit (Corps of Engineers)
Fish habitat permit (ADF&G)(this may not be required as the creek is not listed by
ADF&G)
Land leases or easements (ADNR & Ahtna)
Water right (ADNR)
SHPO review
BIA Permit
APC will prepare the final design documents in-house using its own civil, mechanical, and
electrical engineers, who all have extensive experience in hydroelectric development. These
engineers designed APC’s South Fork Hydroelectric Project which entered service in 2005, as
well as APC’s Kasidaya Creek Hydroelectric Project which entered service in 2008.
Phase IV: Construction
Construction will be by local contractors and APC staff. Additional information will be provided in
subsequent applications for construction funding.
Resumes for the above-mentioned firms and individuals are included in Section 10.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
During Phases II and III, APC proposes to provide quarterly reports to AEA regarding the status
of the work. APC has provided similar reports to AEA and other grant funding agencies in the
past several years on other projects, and has established the necessary procedures for producing
the report expeditiously. Besides the quarterly reports, at the completion of Phase II, APC will
provide AEA with a copy of the feasibility report, including conceptual design drawings and cost
estimate. At the completion of Phase III, APC will provide AEA with a copy of the final design
drawings, specifications, and cost estimate, and the permits.
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3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
Site Control – APC does not yet have development rights on land to be occupied by the
powerhouse and part of the penstock and access road. We are working with the land owners to
negotiate a lease, easement, or sale.
Seismic – Project components will be designed appropriately for seismic activity, since the
Project will be located in a high-risk seismic zone. Structures will be buried as much as possible
to minimize seismic impacts.
Underground Construction – The Project does not include a significant amount of underground
construction, which can be fraught with cost overrun potential. Geotechnical investigations will
have to be made at the diversion and powerhouse area to provide an adequate level of
knowledge about ground conditions at those sites.
Inclement Weather – Working conditions in the Project area are very harsh during the winter.
The proposed schedule assumes only some on-site outside work during the December-March
period (frozen ground could aid in getting over wetlands with minimal impact). If unusually
harsh winter weather extends that period, the entire schedule could slip. Should that appear
likely, APC and its contractor(s) will review various options, including double-shift work during
the long summer days or limited outside work during the winter, such as processing aggregate in
the powerhouse area.
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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.
Proposed Energy Resource: APC will develop the Carlson Creek site to the largest capacity that
is economically feasible, which at this time is estimated to be 300 kW, with an estimated annual
generation of 1.2 GWh. During Phase I: Reconnaissance, APC will calculate the potential
energy of the Project for various installed capacities, based on a hydrologic record estimated by
transposition of data from similar drainages in the Tok – Slana area.
During Phase II the Project capacity will be thoroughly evaluated based on stream gage data
that will begin being collected in Phase I. The evaluation will consider estimates of instream
flow releases that may be required, current electrical loads, and the potential for load growth.
At this time the only viable alternative to the Project is considered to be continued diesel
generation that occurs at Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta. APC intertied Slana and
Chistochina in 2008 and Mentasta to Slana in 2010 to more efficiently use the existing diesel
resources, get more households and businesses on the grid, and reduce their electric rates. All
three communities rely 100% on diesel generation provided by APC, but with the new interties we
can use one diesel plant for all three with the individual plants as backup in case an outage
occurs between communities. The Project has the potential to displace almost 100% of this diesel
generation, providing hydroelectric power to all three communities.
Pros: Compared to diesel generation, the Project will have the following advantages:
less expensive to operate than diesel (lower O&M);
significant reduction in the purchase of fuel;
no air emissions;
fewer hazardous substances;
no particulate matter emissions;
can come on-line after a power outage almost immediately, but diesel can’t;
lower and more stable electric rates for customers
Cons: As with all hydroelectric projects, the initial cost of development is much higher than for
diesel generation.
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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.
Existing Power Generation
There are 3 gensets in the Slana diesel power plant and 2 gensets in the Chistochina diesel power
plant as follows:
Slana Power Plant:
Unit #1 = John Deere Model 6068TF250, 115 kW, Purchased 2004 or 05?, Installed 2005
Unit #2 = John Deere Model 6068TF250, 115 kW, Purchased 2004 or 05?, Installed 2005
Unit #3 = John Deere Model 6068TF250, 115 kW, Purchased 2004 or 05?, Installed 2005
Chistochina Power Plant:
Unit #1 = John Deere Model 6068TF250, 110 kW
Unit #2 = John Deere Model 6068RD250, 110 kW
Mentasta Lake Plant:
Unit #1 = John Deere Model 6068TF250, 115 kW, Installed 2009
Unit #2A = John Deere Model 6068TF250, 110 kW,
Unit #3A = John Deere Model 6068TF250, 110 kW, Installed 2008
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.
Diesel generation being the existing energy resource, this hydroelectric project has the potential
to nearly eliminate the use of diesel generators, except during forced outages. This will reduce
the use of diesel and the frequency of their maintenance, including overhauls and replacement.
The diesel generators that would be affected are all owned and operated by APC in the Slana,
Chistochina, and Mentasta power plants. The Project will reduce this area’s reliance on fossil
fuels. At this time it is expected that the diesel generators would be placed on standby except for
a small amount of peaking diesel. Feasibility analysis will determine if there is more energy to
get out of this project in order to be completely off of diesel. In addition, the transmission and
distribution grids between and in all three communities are also owned and operated by APC.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The existing energy market is the communities of Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta. APC
intertied the communities of Slana and Chistochina in 2008 and with Mentasta Lake in 2010; all
three of, which are reliant upon diesel generation. These communities were just placed on the
same grid by APC to reduce their rates by consolidating the power generation. Combined peak
demand is about 130 kW. Annual generation is about 450 MWh, 300 MWh, and 350 MWh by the
Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta powerplants, respectively. Load growth in Chistochina has
been about 2% per year for the last 10 years.
Slana, Chistochina, and Mentasta residential customers who use less than 500 kWh/month will see
only a small decrease in their electric bills, since the PCE COPA would decrease proportionally.
Commercial customers and residential customers who use more than 500 kWh/month will see a
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larger decrease in their electric bills (up to 14.0 ¢/kWh in the first year of operation). Electric rates
would be much more stable once the Project is in operation. Both Slana and Chistochina customers
pay $0.5974/kWh because they are intertied. Mentasta, has been paying $0.6085/kWh (excluding
PCE), but now that it was recently intertied, will have its rate match the rest of the grid.
Many customers supplement their electrical use with wood, kerosene, and oil or gas generators,
as well as for heating. Several customers also use propane for cooking, clothes dryers, hot water
heaters, etc. If electric rates come down these other sources use may decline, which would help
clean the air and reduce toxic spills.
4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
Optimum installed capacity
Anticipated capacity factor
Anticipated annual generation
Anticipated barriers
Basic integration concept
Delivery methods
Renewable energy technology specific to location – The Project will be a conventional
hydroelectric project. Facilities to be constructed include:
2.5 miles of single lane access road
One diversion structure on the north fork of Carlson Creek and another at the outlet of
Carlson Lake. The total diversion capacity will be approximately 12 cfs.
13,200 feet of 20-inch pipeline
Powerhouse with a single 300-kW generating unit
A short section of buried or overhead transmission line to connect to the existing APC
transmission line along the Glenn Highway (Tok Cutoff)
Hydroelectric technology is well developed, and provides most of the renewable energy generated
in the world in general, and in Alaska in particular. The Project will utilize the rainfall and steep
topography afforded by the Carlson Creek basin to generate renewable energy.
Optimum installed capacity – 300 kW (to be confirmed by Phase II studies).
Anticipated capacity factor – 46% (to be confirmed by Phase II studies).
Anticipated annual generation – The Project has the potential to generate 100% of the
interconnected load, up to a maximum of approximately 1200 MWh/year (equivalent to about
94,000 gallons of diesel fuel). Currently all three communities diesel generation is about 1,226
MWh/year, equivalent to about 98,078 gallons of diesel fuel.
Anticipated barriers – Winter operation may be hampered by freezing of the powerhouse
discharge. APC will evaluate methods of discharging subsurface to allow winter operation.
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Basic integration concept – Integration of hydropower is not particularly difficult; APC already
operates two independent integrated hydro-diesel systems. Because the Project can potentially
supply 100% of the generation requirements, the diesel units will usually be in standby service.
Delivery methods – Project generation will be delivered to the interconnected Slana-Chistochina-
Mentasta system by a short section of buried cable or overhead transmission line from the
powerhouse to the existing transmission line along the Glenn Highway (Tok Cutoff).
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.
Part of the project is on state land, Ahtna land, and private property. We are working on an
agreement with Ahtna and the private property owners, and will obtain an easement from the
state.
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
Applicable Permits:
404 permit (Corps of Engineers)
Fish habitat permit (ADF&G)(this may not be required as the creek is not listed by
ADF&G)
Land leases or easements (ADNR & Ahtna)
Water right (ADNR)
SHPO review
BIA Permit
Permitting Timeline: we anticipate being able to complete environmental and design studies in
order to have permits by fall 2015.
Potential Permitting Barriers: No permitting barriers are known at this time.
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
T&E Species: Are not expected to be found there. APC will do a resource evaluation during
Phase II.
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Habitat Issues: Carlson Creek is not listed as an anadromous stream by ADF&G’s website. The
Slana River is listed above and below Carlson Creek as:
Rec Pt Type FDD Code FDD Stream Name Species String Longitude Latitude
1 MIDSP 212-20-10080-2605 Slana River Kp,Sp -143.77123 62.76446
The creek will likely require a fish survey, but it is possible that fish do not use this waterbody. A
wetland delineation will be conducted under Phase II to determine if habitat will be impacted.
Wetlands: Wetlands will be avoided when possible. A wetlands delineation survey will be
conducted in Phase II. This survey will include looking for threatened and endangered plant
species.
Archaeological Issues: An archaeological survey may be required by SHPO. APC will request a
review of the available information by SHPO to make this determination.
Land Development Constraints: No land development constraints at this time (assumption is that
an agreement will be reached with Ahtna and private property owners and that site analysis will
not come up with any problems).
Telecommunications Interference: The 34.5 kV transmission line does not create interference
with telecommunications. This size of conductor is frequently found on the same pole with
telephone lines, as they are also found to coexist on APC’s poles. Higher voltages can cause
interference however.
Aviation Considerations: This project is not near an airport or typical flight pattern, nor will the
infrastructure be more than 45 feet above ground for a short distance to the existing transmission
infrastructure along the highway, which is well below safe flying elevation.
Visual & Aesthetic Impacts: Visual and aesthetics are not an issue here, but there would be
minor impacts related to visible human activity. The powerhouse and appurtenances will be
away from the highway and presumably out of view at this time, except for the access road and
transmission line (which may be buried) to the highway. The existing infrastructure along the
highway will not have to be upgraded because it is new 3-phase infrastructure.
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
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Identification of other funding sources
Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
Anticipated project costs:
Phase I: $50,000 (APC estimate based on experience with other projects)
Phase II: $300,000 (APC estimate based on experience with other projects)
Phase III: $300,000 (APC estimate based on experience with other projects)
Phase IV: $5,650,000 (APC estimate based on experience with other projects)
Total: $6,300,000
Requested grant funding: $540,000 (Phases II and III only)
Applicant matching funds: $60,000 (Phases II and III only)
Other sources of funding: $40,000 Round 2 grant with $10,000 matching funds (Phase I)
Projected capital cost: $5,650,000 (capital cost is assumed to be the cost of Phase IV –
Construction)
Projected development cost: $650,000 (development cost is assumed to be the total cost of Phases I,
II, and III)
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.)
APC will operate and maintain the Project with proceeds from sale of power to its customers. No
grant funding is requested for operation and maintenance.
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
APC is developing this Project to supply power to its own interconnected Slana – Chistochina –
Mentasta system. This power ultimately will be sold to APC’s customers in all three communities
and in between at a lesser cost than the current cost of diesel generation.
Rate of Return: Not calculated.
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
The Cost Worksheet is attached in Section 10.
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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 people of Alaska will benefit from the Project development as follows:
Potential annual fuel displacement: The potential Project generation (1.2 GWh/year) is
equivalent to about 95,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually, or about 4.8 million gallons over a 50
year Project life. At a fuel cost of $3.00/gallon, the annual savings would be $285,000 annually.
Fuel prices are expected to escalate; at an average fuel cost of $6.00/gallon, the savings over 50
years could be as much as $29,000,000.
Anticipated annual revenue: APC would expect to have a new rate tariff for the Slana –
Chistochina – Mentasta system based on the various funding contributions. If funded as
proposed herein, the Project is estimated to result in a decrease in revenue of about $49,000 in
the first year of operation (equivalent to about $0.068/kWh of sales).
Potential additional annual incentives: Not estimated.
Potential additional revenue streams : Not estimated.
Non-economic public benefits to Alaskans: Reduced air emissions and noise, reduced chance for
diesel fuel spills.
Other benefits: The State of Alaska would spend less on the PCE program, since the Project
generation would decrease the amount of diesel generation subject to PCE reimbursement. In the
short term the local economy would benefit due to local hire for construction. In the long term,
lower and more stable electric rates could lead to more residential and commercial development,
which in turn would add more income to these communities.
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SECTION 6– SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum:
Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
Identification of operational issues that could arise.
A description of operational costs including on-going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
APC will operate the Project to supply power to APC’s interconnected Slana – Chistochina –
Mentasta system, for eventual sale to its retail customers. APC will maintain the Project as it
does with its other hydroelectric resources, which can be expected to have a life of at least 50
years. The Project will be remotely operated, with continuous monitoring by a SCADA system.
O&M personnel will visit the plant at least once per week for routine checks on the equipment. A
routine maintenance schedule will be established, a brief annual shutdown is likely for
maintenance.
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.
In Round 2, AEA awarded APC a $40,000 grant to conduct the Phase I studies for this project;
however, the grant documentation was not received until recently (2010). The Phase I work was
started with a site visit by two APC employees in September 2009; a copy of the site visit
memorandum is included in Section 7. Additional Phase I work will be conducted during the
winter and spring of 2011; stream gages will be installed in the fall of 2011. Based on the site
visit, we believe seismic refraction surveys in the area of the lake outlet will be necessary to
determine the extent and cost of a grout curtain to enable effective use of the lake storage. That
work will be planned for late summer/fall of 2011, pending allocation of additional grant funds.
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.
This project has not been advertised nor have public meetings been held at this time because we
have been looking at the feasibility of the site first.
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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
Total Project Costs: $6,300,000 (total for Phases I, II, II, and IV)
Investments to date and funding sources: APC has spent on a minor amount to date for a brief
helicopter reconnaissance of the site in 2008.
Amount requested in grant funds: $540,000 (90% of estimated costs for Phases II and III)
Additional investment by APC: APC will provide matching funding equaling 10% of the total
cost of Phases II and III ($60,000). This matching amount will be paid from APC’s general
operations funds. Funding for construction will be obtained at a later date.
[AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES]
Grant Documents Authorized Signers
Please clearly print or type all sections of this form.
Community/Grantee Name: ALASKA POWER COMPANY
Regular Election is held: Annually / Board of Dir. IDate: September 14, 2010
Authorized Grant Si
Printed Name Title Term
Glen Martin Permitting I Lic.ensing / PermanenEnvlfonnfental KeVleW
Robert S. Grimm CEO I President Permanen
I authorize the above person(s) to sign Grant Documents:
(Highest ranking organization/community/municipal official)
Printed Name Title Term
Robert S. Grimm CEO I President Permanent
Grantee Contact Information' .
Mailing Address: P.o. Box 3222, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone Number: (360) 385-1733 x122
Fax Number: (360) 385-7538
E-mail Address:
glen.m@aptalaska.com
Federal Tax 10 #: 92-0153693
Please submit an updated form whenever there is a change to the above information.
Please return the original completed form to:
Alaska Energy Authority
ALASKA813 W. Northern Lights Blvd. ENERGY AUTHORITYAnchorage, AK 99503
Attn: Butch White, Grants Adminjstrator
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APPENDICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity
2. Corporate Resolution
3. Project Maps
4. Project Schedule
5. One-Line Diagrams
6. Resume’s
7. Cost Worksheet
8. Grant Budget Form
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE & NECESSITY
CORPORATE RESOLUTION
PROJECT MAPS
PROJECT SCHEDULE
PHASE I: ReconnaissanceInstall stream gagesSite inspectionRe-evaluate conceptual designReconnaissance reportFERC Jurisdictional DeterminationPHASE II: Resource Assessment, Feasibility Analysis, Conceptual DesignTopographic mappingGeotechnical investigationsRevise conceptual designEnvironmental surveysFeasibility reportPHASE III: Final Design and PermittingPermit application preparationPermit application processingFinal designPHASE IV: ConstructionMobilizationAccess roadIntakePenstockGenerating equipment procurementPowerhouseTransmission lineTesting and start-up2017Q1 Q2 Q3 Q42016Q1 Q2 Q3 Q42015Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4CARLSON CREEK HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE2014Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Q4 Q1 Q2Q1 Q2 Q3Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q42009201120122013Q1 Q2 Q3Q3Q4
ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS
RESUME’S
REYNOLD GREY MACHINING & SERVICES, INC. 321 No. Otto St. Pt. Townsend, WA. 98368
(360)385-1167 phone (360)385-3212 Fax
RGMACHINESHOP@YAHOO.COM
Established in June of 2003 by Greg and Marcy Mika, Reynold Grey has progressed into a diverse
shop catering to all types and sizes of machining and fabrication work. Flexible describes us best!
As a small town shop we provide a multitude of services in one location to keep costs down. We are
capable of all conventional machining, production CNC machining, all types of welding and
fabrication designed to suit the project, sandblasting and painting.
We are known for our unique approach to problem solving and for the variety of jobs we are capable
of tackling. Providing quality work at affordable pricing is our constant goal.
Following is a few examples of some of the jobs we have completed.
STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK AT PT. HUDSON MARINA IN PT. TOWNSEND, FRIDAY
HARBOR FERRY TERMINAL, GUARD SHACKS AT MC CORD AFB AND MANY MORE.
COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF TURBINES AND TURBINE SHAFTS FOR THE ROCKY BROOK
GENERATION STATION IN BRINNON, WA.
CONVERSION OF SEMI TRAILER INTO A PORTABLE GENERATION STATION TO POWER
THE TOWN OF SLANA, ALASKA.
MULTIPLE HYDRO PROJECTS WITH SQUARES TO ROUND AND ANGLED FLANGES TO
PIPE AND OTHER ASSORTED PROJECT WORK FOR BOTH KASIDAYA AND FALLS
CREEK PROJECTS IN ALASKA.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ANYTIME.
SLANA GENERATION STATION
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Please note that some fields might not be applicable for all technologies or all project
phases. The level of information detail varies according to phase requirements.
1. Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. 1,200 MWh hydroelectric output
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt 1 grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 8 diesel generators (3-Slana; 2-Chistochina; 3-
Mentasta)
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 1025 kW combined
iii. Generator/boilers/other type Diesel
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 5 years
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 12.7 kWh/gal average, all 3 plants
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor $69,000 (2008)
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor $4,000 (2008, excluding fuel)
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh] 1,226,086 kWh
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 96,542
Other
iii. Peak Load 279 kW
iv. Average Load 139 kW
v. Minimum Load 69 kW
vi. Efficiency 12.7 kWh/gal average, both plants
vii. Future trends Modest growth (2%)
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
1 The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.
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3. Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
300 kW
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 1,200,000 kWh
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
c) Proposed annual fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
iv. Other
4. Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system $5,650,000 (est. cost of Phase IV)
b) Development cost $650,000 (est. cost of Phases I, II, and III)
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $50,000 (2008 est.)
d) Annual fuel cost No fuel cost
5. Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 94,488 gal/yr
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel $3.00/gal (2009), 3.75% escalation for 20 years
c) Other economic benefits $10,000/yr O&M savings
d) Alaska public benefits Reduced PCE ($9,900,000), reduced diesel emissions
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale N/A; AP&T is the public utility for these communities
7. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 2.9
Payback (years) Not calculated
GRANT BUDGET FORM
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Round IV Grant Budget Form 7-21-10 Milestone or Task Phase II – Feasibility Analysis and Conceptual Design Anticipated Completion Date RE- Fund Grant Funds Grantee Matching Funds Source of Matching Funds: Cash/In-kind/Federal Grants/Other State Grants/Other TOTALS Topographic mapping $ 40,500 $ 4,500 Cash $ 45,000 Geotechnical investigations $ 31,500 $ 3,500 Cash, labor & benefits $ 35,000 Hydrology studies $ 9,000 $ 1,000 Cash, labor & benefits $ 10,000 Power output studies $ 9,000 $ 1,000 Cash, labor & benefits $ 10,000 Conceptual design and cost estimate $ 31,500 $ 3,500 Cash, labor & benefits $ 35,000 Economic analysis $ 9,000 $ 1,000 Cash, labor & benefits $ 10,000 Fish surveys and analysis $ 27,000 $ 3,000 Cash $ 30,000 Wildlife surveys $ 13,500 $ 1,500 Cash $ 15,000 Botanical surveys $ 22,500 $ 2,500 Cash $ 25,000 Wetlands surveys $ 31,500 $ 3,500 Cash $ 35,000 Archaeological survey $ 27,000 $ 3,000 Cash $ 30,000 Water quality testing $ 9,000 $ 1,000 Cash $ 10,000 Feasibility report $ 9,000 $ 1,000 Cash $ 10,000 TOTALS $ 270,000 $ 30,000 $ 300,000 Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits $ 63,000 $ 7,000 Direct labor & benefits $ 70,000 Travel & Per Diem $ 4,500 $ 500 Cash $ 5,000 Equipment $ $ $ Materials & Supplies $ $ $ Contractual Services $ 202,500 $ 22,500 Cash $ 225,000 Construction Services $ $ $ Other $ $ $ TOTALS $ 270,000 $ 30,000 $ 300,000
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Round IV Grant Budget Form 7-21-10 Milestone or Task Phase III – Permitting and Final Design Anticipated Completion Date RE- Fund Grant Funds Grantee Matching Funds Source of Matching Funds: Cash/In-kind/Federal Grants/Other State Grants/Other TOTALS Prepare Permit Applications (including additional info, as needed) $ 18,000 $ 2,000 Cash $ 20,000 Prepare Final Design $ 252,000 $ 28,000 Cash, labor & benefits $ 280,000 TOTALS $ 270,000 $ 30,000 $ 300,000 Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits $ 42,300 $ 4,700 Direct labor & benefits $ 47,000 Travel & Per Diem $ 2,700 $ 300 Cash $ 3,000 Equipment $ $ $ Materials & Supplies $ $ $ Contractual Services $ 225,000 $ 25,000 Cash $ 250,000 Construction Services $ $ $ Other $ $ $ TOTALS $ 270,000 $ 30,000 $ 300,000 Applications should include a separate worksheet for each project phase (Reconnaissance, Feasibility, Design and Permitting, and Construction)- Add additional pages as needed
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Round IV Grant Budget Form 7-21-10 Project Milestones that should be addressed in Budget Proposal Reconnaissance Feasibility Design and Permitting Construction 1. Project scoping and contractor solicitation. 2. Resource identification and analysis 3. Land use, permitting, and environmental analysis 5. Preliminary design analysis and cost 4. Cost of energy and market analysis 5. Simple economic analysis 6. Final report and recommendations 1. Project scoping and contractor solicitation. 2. Detailed energy resource analysis 3. Identification of land and regulatory issues, 4. Permitting and environmental analysis 5. Detailed analysis of existing and future energy costs and markets 6. Assessment of alternatives 7. Conceptual design analysis and cost estimate 8. Detailed economic and financial analysis 9, Conceptual business and operations plans 10. Final report and recommendations 1. Project scoping and contractor solicitation for planning and design 2. Permit applications (as needed) 3. Final environmental assessment and mitigation plans (as needed) 4. Resolution of land use, right of way issues 5. Permit approvals 6. Final system design 7. Engineers cost estimate 8. Updated economic and financial analysis 9. Negotiated power sales agreements with approved rates 10. Final business and operational plan 1. Confirmation that all design and feasibility requirements are complete. 2. Completion of bid documents 3. Contractor/vendor selection and award 4. Construction Phases – Each project will have unique construction phases, limitations, and schedule constraints which should be identified by the grantee 5. Integration and testing 6. Decommissioning old systems 7. Final Acceptance, Commissioning and Start-up 8. Operations Reporting
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Grant Budget Instructions
NOTICE TO GRANTEES
Reimbursement to a Grantee under this program is on a cost reimbursable basis. In
accordance with the terms of the grant a Grantee is required to submit certified requests
for reimbursements that document commitments and expenditures and demonstrate
meeting milestones identified in the grant.
A proposed reimbursement schedule tied to completion of milestones must be identified
in the applicant’s proposal. The Alaska Energy Authority (“AEA” or “Authority”) will n ot
approve a reimbursement schedule that does not reflect costs or commitments tied to
the accomplishment of milestones identified in the grant. The final reimbursement
schedule is subject to negotiation and will be incorporated into the grant agreement.
The Authority may authorize a percentage of grant funds, up to 20% depending on the
type of grant, as an advance reimbursement at the start up of the grant.
The Authority may also withhold up to 20% of the total grant subject to completion of the
project and submission of final reports and other documentation that may be required by
the grant.
A Grantee is required to account for and document all expenditures of grant and
matching funds including documentation of expenditures on any advanced
reimbursement. All requests for reimbursement are subject to audit by the Authority.
The Grantee is also required to comply with 2.AAC.45.010, the State Single Audit
regulations.
1. Budget Form
Information concerning the proposed grant budget needs to be provided on the Grant Budget
Form. The Grantee must tie their budget request to the proposed milestones they propose in
their application. Examples of milestones for each project phase are included with the
budget form and in Section 2 of the RFA.
For the purposes of determining potential cash-flow and a reimbursement schedule Grantees
should use the form to identify the proposed date that the milestone would be met, the
anticipated amount of grant funds to be expended to meet that milestone, and the amount
and type of matching resources they intend to apply to that milestone.
The bottom part of the form includes the allowable Budget Categories and is intended to be a
summary of types of cost for each phase of the grant.
2. Allowable Costs
Allowable costs for a grant include all reasonable and ordinary costs for direct labor and
benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual services, construction services, and other
direct costs identified that are necessary for and incurred as a direct result of the project.
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A cost is reasonable and ordinary if, in its nature or amount, it does not exceed that which would
be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the decision was
made to incur the costs.
Allowable costs under this grant include all reasonable and ordinary costs for direct labor &
benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual services, construction services, and other
direct costs identified and approved in the Project budget that are necessary for and incurred as
a direct result of the Project and are consistent with the requirements of the grant agreement.
A cost is reasonable and ordinary if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which
would be incurred by a prudent person under the circumstances prevailing at the time the
decision was made to incur the costs.
Allowable costs are only those costs that are directly related to activities authorized by the Grant
Agreement and necessary for the Project. The categories of costs and additional limits or
restrictions are listed below:
a. Direct Labor & Benefits
Include salaries, wages, and employee benefits of the Grantee’s employees for that portion
of those costs attributable to the time actually devoted by each employee to, and necessary
for the Project. Direct labor costs do not include bonuses, stock options, other payments
above base compensation and employee benefits, severance payments or other termination
allowances paid to the Grantee’s employees.
b. Travel, Meals, or Per Diem
Include reasonable travel expenses necessary for the Project. These include necessary
transportation and meal expenses or per diem of Grantee employees for which expenses
the employees are reimbursed under the Grantee’s standard written operating practice for
travel and per diem or the current State of Alaska Administrative Manual for employee
travel.
c. Equipment
Include costs of acquiring, transporting, leasing, installing, operating, and maintaining
equipment necessary for the Project, including sales and use taxes. Equipment owned by
the Grantee is to be charged to the project at the monthly rates contained in the Data Quest
Blue Book. The rates for equipment owned by the Grantee for less than a month’s duration
are to be computed on an hourly charge determined by dividing the monthly rate by 176.
Equipment rented by the Grantee can be charged to the grant at actual invoiced charge
rates, subject to a maximum amount equal to the hourly rates contained in the Data Quest
Blue Book. The Authority’s Project Manager must approve all equipment charge rates to be
used by the Grantee. The Data Quest Blue Book is available to the AEA Project Managers
and grantees may contact them for current allowable rates.
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Subject to prior approval of the Authority’s Project Manager, costs or expenses necessary to
repair or replace equipment damage or losses incurred in performance of work under the
grant may be allowed. However, damage or losses that result from the Grantee’s
employees, officer’s, or contractor’s gross negligence, willful misconduct, or criminal conduct
will not be allowed.
d. Materials and Supplies
Include costs of material, office expenses, communications, computers, and supplies
purchased or leased by the Grantee necessary for the Project.
e. Contractual services
Include the Grantee’s cost of contract services necessary for the Project. Services may
include costs of contract feasibility studies, project management services, engineering and
design, environmental studies, field studies, and surveys for the project as well as costs
incurred to comply with ecological, environmental, and health and safety laws.
f. Construction Services
For construction projects this includes the Grantee’s cost for construction contracts, labor,
equipment, materials, insurance, bonding, and transportation necessary for the Project.
Work performed by the Grantee’s employees during construction may be budgeted under
direct labor and benefits. Contracted project management or engineering may be budgeted
under contractual services and major equipment purchases made by the Grantee may be
budgeted under equipment.
g. Other Direct Costs
In addition to the above the following expenses necessary for the Project may be allowed.
• Net insurance premiums paid for insurance required for the grant Project;
• Costs of permits and licenses for the grant Project;
• Non-l itigation legal costs for the Project directly relating to the activities; in this
paragraph, “non-litigation legal costs” includes expenses for the Grantee’s legal staff and
outside legal counsel performing non-litigation legal services;
• Office lease/rental payments;
• Other direct costs for the Project directly relating to the activities and identified in the
grant documents; and/or
• Land or other real property or reasonable and ordinary costs related to interests in land
including easements, right-of-ways, or other defined interests.
3. Specific Expenditures not allowed
Ineligible expenditures include costs for overhead, lobbying, entertainment , alcohol, litigation,
payments for civil or criminal restitution, judgments, interest on judgments, penalties, fines,
costs not necessary for and directly related to the grant Project, or any costs incurred before the
beginning date of the grant as indicated on the signature page.
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Overhead costs described in this section include:
• salaries, wages, applicable employee benefits, and business-related expenses of the
Grantee’s employees performing functions not directly related to the grant Project;
• office and other expenses not directly related to the grant Project; and
• costs and expenses of administration, accounting, human resources, training, property
and income taxes, entertainment, self-insurance, and warehousing.
4. Match and Cost Sharing
If the Applicant is providing a match, it is should be detailed either as a specific dollar amount or
as a percentage of the total project budget. The type and amount of matching contributions
should be discussed in the application under section two.
Cost sharing or matching is that portion of the Project costs not borne by the Authority. The
Authority will accept all contributions, including cash and in-kind, as part of the Applicants’ cost
sharing or matching when such contributions meet the following criteria:
• Are provided for in the Project budget;
• Are verifiable from the Applicant’s records;
• Third party costing sharing contributions are verifiable (with a letter of intent or similar
document);
• Are not included as contributions for another state or federally assisted project or
program (i.e., the same funds cannot be counted as match for more than one program);
• Are necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient accomplishment of the Project or
program objectives;
• Are allowable costs;
• Are not paid by the State or federal government under another award, except for
authorized by the State or federal statute to be used for cost sharing or matching;
• Must be incurred within the grant eligible time period.
Any match proposed with the application will be required in the Grant award and the Grantee will
be required to document the use of the proposed matching funds or in-kind contributions with
their request for reimbursement.
Previous Renewable Energy Fund grants will not be counted as match.
5. Valuing In-Kind Support as Match
If the Applicant chooses to use in-kind support as some; or, its entire match, the values of those
contributions will be reviewed by the Authority at the time the budget is approved. The values will
be determined as follows:
• The value of real property will be the current fair market value as determined by an
independent third party or a valuation that is mutually agreed to by the Authority and the
Applicant and approved in the grant budget.
• The value assessed to Applicant equipment or supplies will not exceed the approved
equipment rates or fair market value of the supplies at the time the grant is approved or
amended.
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Equipment usage will be valued based on approved usage rates that are determined in accordance
with the item c. above. Rates paid will not exceed the fair market value of the equipment if
purchased.
Rates for donated personal services will be based on rates paid for similar work and skill level in the
recipient’s organization. If the required skills are not found in the recipient organization, rates will
be based on rates paid for similar work in the labor market. Fringe benefits that are reasonable,
allowable, and allocable may be included in the valuation.
Transportation and lodging provided by the Applicant for non-local labor will not exceed the
commercial rates that may be available within the community or region.
6. Grant Disbursements
Applicants are reminded that they must request disbursement of grant funds in the form and
format required by the Authority with appropriate back-up documentation and certifications.
This format will be provided by the Authority.
The back-up documentation must demonstrate the total costs incurred are allowable, and reflect
the amount being billed. Documentation must include:
• A summary of direct labor costs supported by timesheets or other valid time record to
document proof of payment;
• Travel and per diem reimbursement documentation;
• Contractor or vendor payment requests; and
• Invoices.
Payment of grant funds will be subject to the Applicant complying with its matching contribution
requirements of the proposed grant.
Payment of grant funds will be made by AEA to the Grantee within 30 days of receipt of a
properly completed, supported, and certified Reimbursement Request.