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public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon
request.
SECTION 1 —APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Northwest Arctic Borough
Type of Entity:
Local government
Mailing Address
Physical Address
P.O. Box 1110, 163 Lagoon st.,Kotzebue Ak
163 Lagoon st.
99752
Kotzebue Ak 99752
Telephone
Fax
1
Email
907-442-2500
907-442-2930
1 Imathiasson nwabor.or
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT / GRANTS MANAGER
Name
Title
Ingemar Mathiasson
Energy & Resource Coordinator
Mailing Address
Box 48 Ambler Ak 99786
Telephone
Fax
Email
907-445-2031
907-445-2031
lmathiasson@nwabor.org
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
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
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)
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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.
Lucunun un ane nigh-scnoots in Northwest Arctic Borough Alaska.
Being in the Communities of Kotzebue, Ambler, Kobuk ,Shungnak, Kiana, Noorvik, Selawik,
Buckland, Deering, Kivalina & Noatak.
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
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps
Transmission of Renewable Energy
Small Natural Gas
Heat Recovery from existing sources
Hydrokinetic
x
Solar
Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Reconnaissance
Design and Permitting
Feasibility
x
Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
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2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
NWAB School Alternate Energy Solar Awareness Project:
This proposal is for a 700 watt Solar PV array, to be installed on each of the 10 NWAB High -
schools in the Borough, Co -generating with the grid.
The project explores modular inverter technology for redundancy and also provides a platform
for understanding Solar(PV) technology for our student base, supporting an upcoming
curriculum -addendum at High-school level and a class at Chuchi College.
With an ongoing program for Alternate Energy in our curriculum, the Schools could expand the
alternate energy program every spring to the extent allowable by the local utility (KEA) and
AVEC and also communicate the technology and teachings to the other schools in the State of
Alaska.
Over time the Schools could become more and more efficient in their use of Energy as each
high-school finishing class would contribute a project to offset the Energy usage in the School.
As we incorporate Alternate Energy sources in Alaska's rural communities, it is important to
make a way available for our coming generations to become proficient in the new
implementation of the resources. After all, they will live with what we create and have to be able
to understand and work with the systems.
If this doesn't happen and we have to rely on outside expertise to service the new Energy
systems, then the cost of operation will be excessive and our effort of lowering Energy cost for
the Region will be hampered.
We need to take responsibility, now for what we create for the future generations.
This project will be a start..
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.)
Projects benefits
1. Of high value as a teaching tool for the student body regarding alternate energy sources
and their effect on the environment.
2. Will create a good overview over available solar radiation for each Community location.
3. Once established the project could be ongoing and a model to the other schools in the
State of Alaska.
4. Evaluation of the modular concept for redundancy and efficiency regarding grid
connected inverter technology.
5. Less CO2 released into the environment
6. Reduced cost of electricity for the Schools.
7. Less fossil fuel needed for power generation.
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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.
Funds needed..
As the project proposal is the same for all the 10 High Schools the total cost is $ 149,709.00
funding needed is $ 137,209.00 and in kind contribution $ 12,500.00
See Grant budget attachment.
In kind contributions include installation labor by qualified School personal and students
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.
$ 137,209.00
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match)
$ 12,500.00
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2)
$ 149,709.00
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
$ 149,709.00
including estimates through construction)
2.7.6 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings)
$ 207,400.00
2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in
$ Invaluable tool for
terms of dollars please provide that number here and
teaching students about
explain how you calculated that number in your application
alternate energy sources.
(Section 5.)
Will collect valuable data
regarding solar energy
available at each location.
Will prove concept of
letting the students take the
school of the grid,
incrementally year by year.
Will make the students more
responsible for their own
school.
Will teach Energy
Awareness
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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. �I
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.
Project Manager for NWAB
Ingemar Mathiasson Engineer
Energy & Resource Coordinator for the Northwest Arctic Borough
E-mail Imathiasson(a,Nwabor.org
Tel. 907-445-2031
Resume"
1978-80 Electronic Engineer for the Swedish Army
1980-82 Electronic Engineer for "Swedish Radio"
1982 Emigrated to USA
1982-1987 Owner and operation manager for "R&R Communications Inc." KALAMAZOO MI,
1987 MOVED To ALASKA
1987- TODAY, OWNER & OPERATION MANAGER OF "ELECTRONIC SERVICE"
JAN 2009 —TODAY, ENERGY & RESOURCE COORDINATOR FOR THE NORTH WEST ARCTIC BOROUGH
References will be forwarded as needed..
Co manager for the project:
Craig Mcconnell
Maintenance manager Northwest Arctic Borough School system Kotzebue
E mail cmcconnell()nwarctic.org
Tel 907-442-3472
References will be forwarded as needed.
Project Plan
As funding become available, a conference would be scheduled with the 11 Science teachers involved
with the students,
The project would be incorporated into the ongoing Science -alternate Energy class and studied as the
solar -arrays gets assembled..
Due to probable late funding, ( after the end of the school year ) the project may have to be scheduled for
the following summer.
The 2 Managers would coordinate the distribution and oversight of the projects material and assembly.
Reports would be generated on a milestone basis..
See milestone attachment
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3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant. (You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
The project would be scheduled as a summer installation for the finishing high-school class
It is estimated that 2 days would be used for installation after equipment have arrived at the sites.
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.)
milestones:
1. Reconnaissance
2. Feasibility study
3. Conceptual design
4. Ordering Of Equipment and materials
5. Construction
6. Integration of arrays onto the grid
7. Commissioning
8. Operations report
See separate attached milestone document..
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.
Chosen Contractor and the Maintenance personal of NWAB-School would be installing the
Solar —array and inverters, together with the students
Final connection to grid, would be done with the participation of the local utility (KEA) and
(AVEC).
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
The Solar -array would be connected to a Web -portal for study on incoming solar energy.
The student body would collect data and report quarterly on the status of the project.
Reports would be generated and submitted to AEA on the success of the project, both regarding
actual energy savings and the value to the student body as an Alternate Energy project.
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3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
None can be found at this time..
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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 proposed Energy Resource is Solar-PV
Available resource is 4.10 kWh/m2/day average for the year
The proposal explores the idea of matching incoming energy directly to the load in a facility,
thereby maximizing the use of the alternate energy source and minimize line losses.
This "Solar array" would create electricity needed for the School building in question and would
demonstrate to our communities that solar is a viable solution to our energy needs on public
buildings.
It would be connected inside the utility meter and would send any excess power back to the Grid
and the community.
The solar -array will operate at a much higher efficiency than if it is connected to the Grid as a
stand alone, alternate energy generator. The payback is greater.
To use alternate energy sources with maximum efficiency, they need to be implemented were the
energy will be used, (no line losses).
The construction proposal would put the solar panels on 1 tracking pedestal. This is a
tracking "array".
The modular design of the inverter -technology also makes the array resistant to failures as each
panel -inverter combo is a stand alone unit.
Approximated generated power per 700 watts/array = 976 Kwh for the year, this is according to PV-
Watts.com calculator and Kotzebue area average solar output available, for 2 way tracking arrays.
This corresponds well with existing data collected from a local solar array at ATC Kotzebue.
A highly modular design is used, so that each individual panel is grid connected using an
"Enphase" inverter that also reports its power generation to a common Web -portal.
This makes the whole design lower cost and easier to install due to smaller wires, eliminating the
need for a DC -bus with associated losses.
The web -portal also makes it easy to view the generated power from anywhere with Internet. This
would also be good for the students that are studying alternate energy sources.
And this would connect to our coming "Alternate Energy Class" at the High School and at Chuchi
College.
Solar-PV was chosen for this project as it is one of the most benign and easy to study
resources,
Future projects may be different from year to year as the student body changes..
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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.
Energy system in the community consist of a Diesel only or Diesel -Wind combined system.
The Schools are connected to the grid with back-up emergency -generators.
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
The current Diesel only or Wind -diesel systems in each community can according to the local
utilities KEA and AVEC, handle a Co -generating grid connected PV-array of up to 1 OKw without
adverse effect.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
There should be no impact to other customers connected to the Grid.
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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 project consist of 4pc. 175watt Solar-PV panels with each panel having it's own
"Enphase"AC-inverter direct connected to grid @ 240V AC .
The panels are on 1 tracking array pedestal each.
Optimum installed capacity would vary from School to school and would be dependant on how
much co -generating the utility could allow. However according to current tariffs, up to
1 OKw/school could be within acceptable limits.
Capacity factor around 18 % as the "Enphase" inverter technology has a higher "derate" factor @
0.819 than the average inverters @ 0.77.
Anticipated annual generation 976 Kwh/school for a total of 9,760 Kwh for the project/year.
We have been testing the "Enphase" Inverter technology since July2009 and it has proven very
easy to work with and integrate with the Grid..
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.
No issues
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
No issues
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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
No issues
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
Total anticipated project cost is $ 149,709.00 This is at current prices of equipment and shipping.
Requested funding is a total of $ 137,209.00 in kind matching @ $ 12,500.00
Projected savings over 25 years is $ $ 207,400 @ $ 0.85/kwh
The equipment has an approximate lifespan of 25 years..
No development cost was incurred..
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.)
Anticipated O&M would be taken care of by the School maintenance department, very low
maintenance cost is anticipated,
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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 rant -funded project
Not applicable
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.
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
Electricity produced 976 Kwh per array annually, gives 9,760 Kwh for all 10 schools combined.
Over 25 Years that gives 244,000 Kwh
The electric rate is different for the schools, but the average electric rate between the 10 schools is
@ about $ 0.85/Kwh average without PCE.
This gives $ 207,400 as the value of displaced electricity over the lifespan of the project.
Fuel displacement annually is anticipated to be 723 gallons of Diesel @ 13.5G/Kwh
Over 25 Years this gives 18,074 Gallons of fuel saved.
This gives 22.3 8* 1 8,074=404,498 lbs of CO2 not released
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Non economic benefits are:
Invaluable tool for teaching students about alternate energy sources.
Will prove concept of letting the students take the school of the grid, incrementally year by year.
Will make the students more responsible for their own school.
Will teach Energy Awareness
SECTION 6— SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum:
• Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
• How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
• Identification of operational issues that could arise.
• A description of operational costs including on -going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
• Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
As this project is of high value as a teaching tool for students, and the cost of operating
the Schools in rural Alaska is high, we will continuously look for funding to create one
new project every year.
Over time this will help the Schools with day to day operations and the students of the
communities will acquire skills necessary to operate the alternate systems that are
installed in their communities.
As they modify their schools they will also acquire a sense of ownership and will
ultimately take better care of the school.
The maintenance of the system would be incorporated in the regular maintenance
schedules of the schools.
As this is intended as a study tool for the students , the reporting of savings and benefits
would be ongoing..
As the systems becomes part of both energy infrastructure and part of the curriculum for
the Schools, it becomes a sustainable tool for the future..
As future classes study Energy and Energy distribution, the system can be expanded
with more solar arrays or other alternate Energy Sources as needed.
Working closely with the utility provider over time will help prove concept and develop the
idea of Co -generation in a small Community.
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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.
NWAB School Alternate Energy Solar Awareness Project
In the Northwest Arctic Borough we have started an Energy Awareness project, that consist of
installing an Energy Meter (TED 1001) in every High-school students household.
A contest will be launched (The biggest Energy Looser), were the students will compete to find
ways to lower the Energy footprint of the Households.
In addition to this there is an ongoing collaboration between the NWAB, Chuchi College, ATC
and the utility provider KEA to create a study path for the students that wants to pursue an
education as Alternate Energy Technicians or Engineers.
This project would fit perfect for our ongoing effort of teaching Energy Awareness..
We would immediately use funding, if made available, to create the project for the current high-
school graduating class in each of our 10 communities.
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.
Local support for this project is high, as all involved agree that we have to involve the students in
the Energy issues.
Letter of support attached„
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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 Grantfunds requested is $137,209.00
See attached form Grantbudget4. doc
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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
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Milestone table for the NWAB School Alternate Energy Solar Awareness Project
The NWAB is proposing to complete installation of Tracking Solar arrays at each of 10 High -schools in
the Region. School maintenance personal and students will be utilized for the installation in
collaboration with local utility personal. AEA must receive and approve evidence that each milestone
has been reached prior to approving reimbursement or releasing funding for the corresponding tasks.
The milestones and corresponding tasks are outlined in the table below. Project timeline based on the
acceptance of an official grant agreement between NWAB and the State of Alaska.
Required Milestone
Reimbursable Tasks
Timeline
1. Reconnaissance
Done
Sep -Oct 2009
2. Feasibility Study
Done
September
October 2009
3. Conceptual Design
Done
October 2009
4.1 Put out bid on Equipment
4. Ordering of Equipment
4.2 Select vendor
and materials
4.3 Order Equipment
May 2011
4.4 Distribute Equipment to Schools
5.1 Mobilization
5. Construction
5.2 Site access and foundation installation
July 2011
5.3 Creation of pedestals foundation
5.4 Assembly of arrays
6. Integration of arrays
6.1 Connection by utility personal
July 2011
onto the grid
7. Commissioning
7.1 Commissioning
Aug 2011
8. Operations Report
8.1 Operation Report
30 Aug 2011-30
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W. ENERGYAUTHORIW project Cost/Benefit Worksheet
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. 4.51 kWh/m2/day average for the year
gives 9,760 kwh/annually for 10pc. 700w tracking arrays.
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' grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other
iii. Generator/boilers/other type
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual O&M cost for non -labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal]
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
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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v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
3. Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity Solar Pv
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kW or MMBtu/hr]
b) Proposed annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 9,760
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
a) Total capital cost of new system $ 149,709.00
b) Development cost
c) Annual O&M cost of new system
d) Annual fuel cost
5. Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 244,000 Kwh @ 13.5 Kwh/g diesel, gives 18,074 Gallons of diesel saved
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Current price of displaced fuel
c) Other economic benefits
d) Alaska public benefits
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price
@ $ 6.50/G average $ 117,481.00
This gives 18,074x 22,38 = 404,498 Ibs of CO2 not released.
Invaluable tool for Energy study for students
Proves concept of taking schools of the grid incrementally
through work with students.
As the cost of Diesel increases the payback will get shorter.
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ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Round 4
E ENERGYAUTHORITY Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet
a) Price for power purchase/sale $ 0.85/Kwh average (The schools cost of electricity
vary due to shipping and distance)
Value of 244,000 Kwh = $ 207,400.00
7. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio Based on 25 year lifespan
1. Based on Diesel displacement 117481/149,709= 0.78
2. Based on electric power displaced 207400/149,709=1.39
Payback (years) 1. 32 years
2. 17.9 years, This is more accurate for the school as they displace the
electricity bought, with incoming alternate.
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Leading the Way
Mission:
To graduate students
with the skills and
confidence to be good
citizens.
Vision:
"By 2012, NWABSD
will be in the top 10%
of district in Alaska
based on graduation
rates and student
achievement. "
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
"Educating Our Children to Lead Successful Lives"
P.O. Box 264 • Kotzebue, Alaska, 99752 • Phone (907) 442-3472 • Fax (907) 442-2392
NWAB School Alternate Energy Solar Awareness Proiect
August 26, 2010
Dear Alaska Energy Authority:
The Northwest Arctic Borough School District, comprised of 12 schools in 11
villages with 1850 students fully supports this proposal for a 700 watt Solar PV array,
to be installed on the 11 NWAB High -schools in the Borough, Co -generating with the
grid.
Installation would be done using the High-school students and qualified
personal from the School in collaboration with the local utility. The project explores
modular inverter technology for redundancy and also provides a platform for
understanding Solar (PV) technology for our student base, supporting an upcoming
curriculum -addendum at high-school level and a class at Chukchi College.
The incoming power can be studied trough a web -portal for easy access at
anytime by all parties interested in the project. With an ongoing program for Alternate
Energy in our curriculum, the schools could expand the array every spring to the extent
allowable by the local utility (KEA) and AVEC and also implement the technology and
teachings to the other schools in our Region.
Over time, the Schools would become more and more efficient in their use of
energy as each high school finishing class would contribute a project to offset the
energy usage in each school. The curriculum project could be different every year.
As we incorporate Alternate Energy sources in Alaska's rural communities, it is
important to make ways available for our coming generations to become proficient in
the new implementation of the resources. After all, they will live with what we create
and have to be able to understand and work with the systems. If this doesn't happen,
and we have to rely on outside expertise to service the new Energy systems, then the
cost of operation will be excessive and our effort of lowering Energy cost for the
Region will be hampered.
We need to take responsibility, now for what we create for the future
generations.
This project will be an important start.
If in any way I can be of additional help to you please contact me at (907)442-
3472 ext. 233. My email is neck@nwarctic.org.
Sincerely,
'121et� eeoi
Norman Eck, Ph.D.
November 16, 2009
Alaska Energy Authority
8.13 West Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, Ak 99503
RE: Support for NWAB School Solar Awareness Project
Grant Committee:
K-U LZ-E...&U-E
ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
Post Office Box 44
Kotzebue, Alaska 99752
Tel.907-442-3491
Fax 907-442-2482
Kotzebue Electric Association (IDEA) has been a statewide leader in developing
renowablo energy projects, thdt reduce the consurnptign of diesel fuel in rural Alaska. We,
continue to work towards the expansion of our wind farm as well as developing other
projects and technologies. viable for the region. We support.efforts within comlmunities
to roduce consumption and dependence on fossil fuels:
The Northwest Arctic Borough School District's project to install 4 kW tracking solar/EV
arrayson each school in: their district is .admirable and useful. This has the potential to
not only reduce the fuel consumption for residents of the NWAB, but also to teach and
engage young Alaskans about energy generation and consumption. Engaging students is
a wonderful way to help. them become committed, and energy education is a paramount
need.
aK.EA supports the implementation of this project and hopes that the information gathered
will help other communities statewide in developing their own fuel reduction programs.
S' rely,
Cad Reeve
General Manager/CEO
Kotzebue Electric Association Inc.
AVEC�
November 11, 2009
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99503
Re: Support for NWAB School Solar Awareness Project
Gentlemen:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) has taken aggressive steps to reduce the
consumption of diesel to generate electricity for its 53 villages in Alaska. As we
continue in our mission to provide reliable and cost-effective energy to our members, we
also support their own efforts to reduce their dependence on fossil -fuels.
The Northwest Arctic Borough School District's project to install 4 kW tracking solar/PV
arrays on each school in their district is a laudable one. Engaging young Alaskans in
understanding energy — how it is produced and how it is utilized — will engender
knowledge about how each individual can control their own carbon footprint.
AVEC supports implementation of this project and hopes that data gleaned from it will
be helpful to AVEC as we develop larger, utility -scale projects to better serve our
communities in rural Alaska,
Sincerely,
[<L(�
Meera Kohler
President and CEO
4831 EAGLE STREET * ANCHORAGE, ALASKA * PHONE (907) 561-1818 * FAX (907) 562-4086
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