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2009
Alaska Village
Electric Cooperative
11/03/2009
Renewable Energy Fund Round 3
Teller Wind Grant Application
Renewable Energy Fund Round 3
Grant Application
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Type of Entity:
Electric Utility
Mailing Address
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Physical Address
Telephone
(907) 565-5531
Fax
(907) 562-4086
Email
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Brent Petrie
Title
Manager, Community Development Key
Accounts
Mailing Address
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone
(907)565-5531
Fax
(907)562-4086
Email
BPetrie@avec.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)
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)
Teller Wind-Final Design, Permitting, and Construction
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 would involve the construction of wind turbines in Teller and would provide wind
energy benefits to the communities of Teller (pop. 260) and Brevig Mission (pop. 350) on the
northwest coast of Alaska about 72 miles northwest of Nome, on the Seward Peninsula.
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
X Wind Biomass or Biofuels
Hydro, including run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas
Heat Recovery from existing sources Hydrokinetic
Solar Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase(s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
Reconnaissance X Design and Permitting
Feasibility X Construction and Commissioning
Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
The project involves the final design, permitting, construction, erection, startup, and
commissioning of three wind turbines to supplement a new power generation system for the
communities of Teller and Brevig Mission. AVEC is currently working on preliminary design and
permitting of the wind turbines under a Round 2 AEA grant award. This work will be
accomplished in the next year, prior to initiating this phase.
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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 primary financial benefit from this project will be offset fuel costs for power generation in
Teller and Brevig Mission.
There is currently a project underway that will construct an electrical distribution tie line
between the villages of Teller and Brevig Mission. The estimated combined possible
displacement of diesel fuel used for village power generation in Teller and Brevig Mission is
over 24,400 gallons at a cost of over $90,036 annually (at estimated 2010 diesel price of
$3.69/gallon and 90% turbine operation availability).
Other Benefits to the Alaskan Public:
The anticipated benefits of installation of the wind turbines would be reducing the negative
impact of the cost of energy by providing a renewable energy alternative. This project could
help stabilize energy costs and provide long-term socio-economic benefits to village
households. Locally produced, affordable energy will empower community residents and could
help avert rural to urban migration. This project would have many environmental benefits
resulting from a reduction of hydrocarbon use. These benefits include:
• Reduced potential for fuel spills or contamination during transport, storage, or use (thus
protecting vital water and subsistence food sources)
• Improved air quality
• Decreased contribution to global climate change from fossil fuel use
• Decreased coastal erosion due to climate change
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 cost for the project is $3,890,042of which $3,501,038 is requested in grant funds. The
remaining $389,004 (10%) will be matched in cash by AVEC.
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. $3,501,038
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $389,004
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $3,890,042
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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) $ $3,890,042
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ 3,795,000 over a 25 year
project life
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.)
$
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 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.
AVEC will provide overall project management and oversight. AVEC is the electric utility serving
Teller and Brevig Mission.
Brent Petrie, Manager, Community Development and Key Accounts will take the lead role as
project manager. He has worked for Alaska Village Electric Cooperative since 1998, where he
manages the development of alternatives to diesel generation for AVEC such as using hydro,
wind or heat recovery. He also manages relationships with AVEC’s largest customers and is the
project manager for AVEC’s many construction projects as an energy partner of the federally
funded Denali Commission.
Mr. Petrie has been employed in the energy and resource field for more than thirty years,
having worked for the federal and state governments as consultant, planner and project
manager. He has been a utility manager or management consultant since 1993. As General
Manager of Iliamna- Newhalen-Nondalton Electric Cooperative from 1994 to 1998, he reported
to a seven-member, elected board of directors, and served as project manager on its
hydroelectric project development. He is an elected member of the Board of Directors of the
Utility Wind Interest Group representing rural electric cooperatives and serves on the Power
Supply Task force of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Mr. Petrie has a
Master’s Degree in Water Resource Management and a Bachelor's degree in Geography. His
resume is attached.
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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.)
Phase III Design and Permitting Phase
Award Contract for Planning and Design: July 2010
Submit Permit Applications: July 2010
Complete Final Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Plans: August 2010
Obtain Resolution of Land Use, Acquire ROW: September 2010
Obtain Permit Approvals: September 2010
Complete Final System Design: November 2010
Procure Turbine/Integration Equipment: November 2010
Complete Engineers Cost Estimate: November 2010
Update Economic Estimate and Financial Analysis: November 2010
Draft Final Business and Operational Plan: November 2010
Complete Design and Feasibility Requirements: December 2010
Phase IV Construction and Commissioning
Select and Award Contractor/Vendor: December 2010
Procure Foundation Material: February 2011
Mobilize to Site: July 2011
Install Site Access and Foundation: July 2011
Install Distribution Line Installation/Upgrades: August 2011
Erect Towers/Turbines: August 2011
Install System Integration Component: August 2011
Complete Construction Survey/As-Built Diagrams: August 2011
Demobilize from Site: August 2011
Complete Integration and Testing: August 2011
Decommission Old Systems: Not Applicable
Complete Commissioning and Start-up: August 2011
Initiate Operations Reporting: September 2011
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.)
Final Design and Permitting Phase
The final design and permitting phase will begin as soon as it is apparent that the project has
been selected by AEA.
1. Project Scoping and Contractor Award for Planning and Design (July 2010)
The engineering constructor will be selected and a task order will be prepared for work
planned for this phase.
2. Permit Applications (as needed) (July 2010)
Permit applications, likely Wetlands, Coastal Project Questionnaire, and Migratory
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Birds/Endangered species consultations will be prepared and submitted.
3. Final Environmental Assessment and Mitigation Plans (as needed) (July-August 2010)
Working with regulatory agencies, environmental documents will be prepared as needed.
4. Resolution of Land Use, ROW Issues (July -September 2010)
Working with the Teller Native Corporation, AVEC will secure site control for the wind
turbines.
5. Permit Approvals (July-September 2010)
Permits will be issued from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska Department of Natural
Resources Coastal Management Program, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
6. Final System Design (July-November 2010)
The engineering contractor will complete final design of the wind system. The design will be
reviewed by AVEC personnel prior to final approval.
7. Turbine/Integration Equipment Procurement (November 2010)
Project materials, including the turbines and integration equipment will be purchased during
this stage. It is important that the materials are ordered by this time in order to ensure that
they are ready for shipment to Teller as soon as breakup has occurred.
8. Engineers Cost Estimate (November 2010)
Using the final design, the engineers will prepare the cost estimate for the project.
9. Updated Economic Estimate and Financial Analysis (September-November 2010)
Using the number developed in the cost estimate, an updated economic assessment and
financial analysis will be prepared.
10. Negotiated Power Sales Agreements w/Approved Rates (Not Applicable)
11. Final Business and Operational Plan (August-November 2010)
AVEC will work with the communities of Teller and Brevig Mission to finalize a Business and
Operational Plan. The existing Teller and Brevig Mission Business Plans will be combined and
will be reworked to include the wind system.
Construction Phase
The construction phase will begin immediately following completion of the tasks above.
1. Confirmation that all Design and Feasibility Requirements are Complete (December 2010)
AVEC will work with the engineering contractor to confirm that all the design needs are in
place prior to moving forward with selection of the construction contractor.
2. Completion of Bid Documents (Not Applicable)
3. Contractor/Vendor Selection and Award (December 2010)
The construction contractor will be selected, and a construction task order will be prepared.
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4. Construction Tasks (January 2011-August 2011)
Construction tasks, outlined below, will occur starting at the beginning of 2011. Construction
of the turbines will be completed by the end of the summer of 2011.
4.1 Obtain Surety Bonds (January 2011)
4.1 Foundation Material Procurement (February 2011)
4.2 Mobilization (July 2011)
4.3 Site Access and Foundation Installation (July 2011)
4.6 Distribution Line Installation/Upgrades (August 2011)
4.7 Tower/Turbine Erection (August 2011)
4.8 System Integration Component Installation (August 2011)
4.9 Construction Survey/As-Built Diagrams (August 2011)
4.9 Demobilization (August 2011)
5. Integration and Testing (August 2011)
Once the turbines are installed, integration and testing of the system will occur.
6. Decommissioning Old Systems (Not Applicable)
7. Final Acceptance, Commissioning and Start-up (August 2011)
Final acceptance, commissioning, and turbine start up will occur following integration and
testing. The goal is to have the system running prior to freeze-up.
8. Operations Reporting (September 2011)
Turbine operations will begin and required reporting will occur following start up.
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.
AVEC will use a project management approach that has been used to successfully design and
construct wind turbines throughout rural Alaska: A team of AVEC staff and external consultants.
AVEC staff and their role on this project includes:
• Meera Kohler, President and Chief Executive Officer, will act as Project Executive and
will maintain ultimate authority programmatically and financially.
• Brent Petrie, manager of the community development group, will be the project
manager. Together with his group, Brent will provide coordination of the installation of
the met tower, geotechnical work, and conceptual design. The group’s resources include
a project coordinator, contracts clerk, accountant, engineer, and a community liaison.
• Debbie Bullock, manager of administrative services, will provide support in accounting,
payables, financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with AEA
guidelines.
An AVEC project manager will lead this project. The project manager will be responsible for:
• Obtaining site control/access and permits for the installation of the met tower and
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geotechnical work
• Selecting, coordinating, and managing the engineering consultant
• Communicating with Teller residents to ensure that the community is informed
Contractors for this project would include:
• Wind Resource Consultant. AVEC will employ a wind resource consultant who will:
o Supervise the installation of the met tower
o Consult on the operation and maintenance of the tower
o Draft the wind resource report
• Engineering consultant. AVEC will employ an engineering consultant who will:
o Provide final design and engineering specifications for the wind turbines.
Construction Contractor
Construction of the wind turbines, pads, and access roads (as needed)
Selection Process for Contractors: The engineering consultant selection will be based upon
technical competencies, past performance, written proposal quality, cost, and general
consensus from the technical steering committee. The selection of the consultant will occur in
strict conformity with corporate procurement policies, conformance with OMB circulars, and
DCAA principles.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
AVEC will assign a deputy project manager to the project. One responsibility of the project
manager will be to compile periodic progress reports for use by the Authority. Weekly and
monthly project coordination meetings will be held with the project team to track progress and
address issues as they arise.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
In general, logistics, construction activities and weather all contain significant risks. AVEC
routinely purchases Builder’s Risk insurance to mitigate its exposure to these risks. In addition
to outside insurance, the experienced team of AVEC and STG with projects much like this one in
similar circumstances reduces much of the risk.
Logistics is a routine issue in rural Alaska. AVEC and STG both have extensive experience with
the logistical conditions found in this Alaskan village. Advance planning and allowing time for
contingencies is crucial to success in such environments.
Construction can be challenging in rural Alaska. Both AVEC and STG routinely conduct
construction operations in villages much like this one.
Weather is another challenge when working in rural Alaska. AVEC and STG have worked in this
area together for the past 5 years. As with logistics, allowing time for contingencies is
important.
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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 Teller wind resource is not fully characterized at present, but AVEC installed a
meteorological tower in September 2009. For a data reference for this application, FirstLook
wind data information from 3TIER, Inc., a no-cost web-based information source, was used. In
an effort though to calibrate the FirstLook information, a comparison was made to the Snake
River met tower in Nome. The Snake River data was summarized in a DNV-GEC report provided
to STG, Inc. for a Nome area project and accessed for the analysis below.
With reference to the 30 meter annual wind speed average, the Snake River data correlates well
with 3TIER’s mid-range FirstLook prediction for that site. Interpolating between FirstLook’s
average wind speed range for 20 m and 50 m, a mid-point (within a 68% or one standard
deviation confidence interval) prediction at 30 m for the Snake River site is 5.3 m/s (the range is
4.3 to 6.3 m/s). The DNV-GEC report indicates an annual average of 5.24 m/s: essentially equal
to the predicted mid-point wind speed of 5.3 m/s. The FirstLook prediction correlates with the
Snake River met tower data.
Transferring this analysis to the wind site in Teller, the 3TIER mid-point predicted annual average
wind speed at 30 m is 4.8 m/s (interpolating between the 20 m and 50 m data options; range at
30 m is 3.8 to 5.8 m/s). Given that the FirstLook average wind speed prediction for the Snake
River met tower site in Nome proved to be accurate, FirstLook will be considered accurate for
the Teller wind site as well. Hence, no adjustment to the 4.8 m/s average annual wind speed
will be made. Considering that a NW100/21 B model hub height is 37 m and scaling to that
height with a power law exponent of 0.14, an average annual wind speed of 4.95 m/s would be
expected.
Hydrokinetic power between the spits which separate Port Clarence from Grantley Harbor is a
potential alternative; however, because hydrokinetic power is an emerging technology,
acquiring funding for this alternative has proved difficult.
Solar power from photovoltaic solar arrays is a potential alternative, but has higher capital cost
and lower resource availability than wind in Teller.
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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.
AVEC currently provides power to the communities of Teller and Brevig Mission with diesel
generators. The power plant in Brevig Mission includes five generator sets with a combined
capacity of 814 kW. Detail of each generator follows:
Type kW Age
CAT 124 20 years
CAT 156 7 years
CAT 297 17 years
CAT 150 6 years
CAT 87 16 years
The power plant in Brevig Mission includes three generator sets with a combined capacity of 818
kW. Detail of each generator follows:
Type kW Age
DD 207 2 years
DD 314 10 years
CAT 297 5 years
AVEC data indicate that the combined peak demand in Teller and Brevig Mission in 2008 was
439 kW. Combined average demand over the same period was approximately 217 kW. The
combined efficiency of both power plants was 12.9 kWh/gallon diesel in 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.
Teller and Brevig Mission use diesel and heating oil as the primary energy resources. Combined
diesel fuel consumption for power generation in Teller and Brevig Mission in 2008 was 147,400
gallons.
The installation of wind turbines in the community would decrease the amount of diesel fuel
used for power generation in two communities.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Teller is located on a spit between Port Clarence and Grantley harbor. Brevig Mission is located
5 miles northwest of Teller at the mouth of Shelman Creek. Average temperatures range from -
9 to 57° F. Thirty seven percent of the population is below the poverty line; the median
household income is $23,000 —less than half of the State’s median household income of
$59,036.
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The combined electricity consumption in Teller and Brevig Mission in 2007 was 1,775,932 kW.
The load of is highest during the winter months, with the bulk of electricity consumed by
residences and the school. If this study finds that winds are suitable, the addition of wind
turbines to the electric generation system could reduce the amount of diesel fuel used for
power generation and for heating.
Both Teller and Brevig Mission are classified as isolated villages, relying on air transportation for
delivery of medical goods and transport of sick or injured individuals. Reliable electric service is
essential to maintaining vital navigation aids for the safe operation of aircraft. Runway lights,
automated weather observation stations, VASI lights, DME’s and VOR’s are all powered by
electricity.
Emergency medical service in both villages is provided in a health clinic by a health aide.
Medical problems and emergencies must be relayed by telephone or by some other
communication means for outside assistance. Operation of the telephone system requires
electricity. Reliable telephone service requires reliable electric service.
Like all of Alaska, Teller and Brevig Mission subject to long periods of darkness. Reliable electric
service is essential for the operation of home lighting, streetlights, and security lighting. Outside
lighting ensures the safety of children.
Teller is a traditional Kawerak Eskimo community. Brevig Mission is predominantly Inupiat
Eskimo. Both villages rely on subsistence activities. Subsistence foods, including fish, moose,
beluga whales, seals, and reindeer are gathered and stored in refrigerators and freezers.
Refrigeration is essential for the extended storage of perishable food stuffs, and reliable electric
service is essential for proper freeze storage of food.
Sources: Alaska Community Database.
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: Wind power is the renewable energy option of choice for Teller
and Brevig Mission. Of the wind turbine options available on the market, the “village” scale
turbine size (50 to 250 kW) is considered most appropriate for the Teller and Brevig Mission load
profile. Northern Power’s Northwind 100 kW turbine with a 21 meter rotor (NW100/21) is
proposed for Teller. This turbine was chosen because it is within the desired output range, is
designed for cold climate operations (to -40° C), its permanent magnet rotor eliminates the
problems of in-rush current, and it has a positive track record of performance in Alaska.
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Optimum installed capacity: Three (3) NW100/21 turbines to operate with the existing diesel
plant as a wind-diesel hybrid power system is proposed. Installed wind capacity will be 300 kW.
Anticipated Capacity Factor: HOMER software was used to model the NW100 to estimate
capacity factor and system penetration, or renewable fraction. Because HOMER considers the
wind turbines to be available 100% of the time, it calculates an optimum renewable fraction of
21.7%. Using 3TIER wind data as discussed in section 4.1, at 100% availability the turbine
capacity factor would be 16.0%. With 90% wind turbine availability, a 14.3% capacity factor is
anticipated.
Anticipated Annual Generation: HOMER software estimates wind turbine production of 419,000
kWh/yr with 23,100 kWh/yr of excess energy (1.2 % of electricity production) that would be
diverted to a secondary load boiler.
Anticipated Barriers: No barriers to successful installation and integration of a wind turbine in
Teller are expected. The project design is modeled on recent successful projects of similar
design. Although logistical and weather barriers are common in the area, AVEC has routinely
overcome these barriers in similar projects in similar areas.
Delivery methods: AVEC has funding from the Denali Commission to connect Teller and Brevig
Mission with an electrical intertie. Currently, AVEC is working on the design, permitting, and site
control for the intertie. The wind turbines will interconnect with the existing diesel power plant.
Secondary load control will dispatch boilers as required to use excess wind energy while allowing
the diesel generators to continue running at efficient levels.
The integration design concept is comprised of two NW100 turbines, a secondary load boiler to
augment an existing diesel generator heat recovery loop, a secondary load controller to manage
the “dumping” of excess electricity (electricity generated in excess of the load), a SCADA system
to manage the combined operation of the diesel generators and wind turbine, and Northern
Power’s SmartView system to enable remote monitoring and control of the wind-diesel hybrid
power plant.
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.
The proposed turbine site in Teller is noted in the Google Earth image below. It is south of the
village and south of a large natural lagoon that separates Teller from the mainland. South of the
selected site and higher elevation is the Teller airport. During a site reconnaissance visit in 2007,
the site was selected due to its proximity to Teller, avoidance of airport interference issues, good
exposure to the prevailing winds, relatively well-drained soil, village corporation ownership and
ease of access. At the present time, AVEC has site control for development of wind power at the
site and positive community support.
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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
It is likely that the following permits will be needed to construct the wind turbines:
• Section 404 Permit (Wetlands Permit) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Coastal Zone Consistency Determination from the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources Division of Coastal and Ocean Management
• Fish and Wildlife Consultation under the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird
Protection Act
• FAA Air Navigation Non-Obstruction Determination
No permitting issues are expected.
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
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• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
Threatened or endangered species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service would be consulted to
ensure that the construction of the wind turbines and intertie would have no affect on
threatened or endangered species. Construction would be timed to avoid impacts to migratory
birds in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Habitat issues. During permitting, the project team would work with agencies to ensure that the
project would not impact any State refuges, sanctuaries, or critical habitat areas, federal refuges
or wilderness areas, or national parks.
Wetlands and other protected areas. It is likely that the wind turbines and intertie could be
placed in wetland locations. An U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ wetlands permit would be
needed.
Archaeological and historical resources. Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act
with the State Historic Preservation Officer would be conducted prior to construction of the wind
turbines and intertie.
Land development constraints. AVEC is currently working with the community of Teller to gain
site control.
Aviation considerations. The turbines and intertie would be located away from the active
airport and outside any important operational aircraft area.
Visual, aesthetics impacts. It is likely that residents would be willing to forego some aesthetic
impacts in the interest of lowering the cost of energy. AVEC would conduct community meetings
to discuss community impacts and how they could be minimized.
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
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
AVEC plans to complete final design and construct three wind turbines in Teller. This work will
cost $3,890,042. AVEC requests $3,501,038 from AEA. AVEC will provide $389,004 as a cash
contribution.
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4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant.
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
communities they serve.)
The three new turbines at Teller will require a combined annual maintenance cost of $9,000.
This cost will be funded by ongoing energy sales in the village.
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
AVEC, the existing electric utility serving Teller and Brevig Mission, is a member owned
cooperative electric utility and typically owns and maintains the generation, fuel storage, and
distribution facilities in the villages it serves.
Teller and Brevig Mission have 87 and 76 households, respectively. Both communities have a
health clinic, city office, tribal council office, and water treatment plant, which purchase power
from AVEC. At this point in project development, the potential power price and rate of return on
the project is unknown.
4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in
evaluating the project.
See Attached Worksheet.
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
HOMER software predicts an annual fuel savings of 24,400 gallons with three NW100 turbines
operating at 90% availability. Over a 25 year project life, lifetime fuel savings would equal
610,050 gallons (90% availability). Beginning with an estimated 2010 fuel cost of $3.69 per
gallon, a 4.0% inflation rate, and considering the cost of annual turbine maintenance visits,
the cumulative project benefit is $3.795 million. The benefit/cost ratio for our proposed project
is 0.98 with an undefined payback period. The project IRR is -0.16%.
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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
Business Plan Structures and Concepts which may be considered: The wind turbines would be
incorporated into AVEC’s power plant operation. Local plant operators provide daily servicing.
AVEC technicians provide periodic preventative or corrective maintenance and are supported by
AVEC headquarters staff, purchasing, and warehousing.
How O&M will be financed for the life of the project: The costs of operations and maintenance
will be funded through ongoing energy sales to the villages.
Operational issues which could arise: There are no known operational issues.
Operating costs: The two new turbines at Teller will require a combined annual maintenance
cost of $9,000.
Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits: AVEC is fully committed to sharing the
savings and benefits accrued from this project information with their shareholders and AEA.
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.
Currently, under a Round 2 AEA grant award, AVEC is working on installing a wind
meteorological (met) tower and complete geotechnical work to determine the wind regime and
design constraints of installing wind towers in Teller. The work involves obtaining a letter of
non-objection for placement of the wind tower and geotechnical fieldwork, permitting,
purchasing, transporting, and installing a met tower, studying the wind resource, and
conducting a geotechnical investigation to determine the soil conditions and needed
engineering at the site. A conceptual design will be created based on the outcome of the met
tower recordings and geotechnical investigation by next fall (2010).
AVEC is also working on designing and constructing the intertie between Teller and Brevig
Mission with Denali Commission funding. The permitting, design, and acquisition of site control
will be completed by next summer. The intertie project has been scheduled so that it could be
constructed concurrently with the wind turbines--starting in the summer of 2011.
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Once the Round 3 AEA grant award is given to AVEC for this project in September 2011, AVEC
will have completed the wind turbine conceptual design and be ready to move forward with the
final design and permitting of the project without delay. With final design of the intertie
completed, the wind turbines and intertie construction contracting could occur together
compounding savings to both of these important energy projects.
SECTION 8– LOCAL SUPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project. Include
letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project.
The community of Teller has been fully supporting all of ongoing wind and intertie work. In
addition, Brevig Mission is very interested in the possibility of connecting to wind turbines in
Teller. There is no opposition to the project in either community.
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
AVEC plans to complete final design and construct three wind turbines in Teller. This work will
cost $3,890,042. AVEC requests $3,501,038 from AEA. AVEC will provide $389,004 as a cash
contribution. Details of the budget are:
Phase Grant Request AVEC Cash Match Total
1. Design and Permitting $ 1,264,680 $ 140,520 $ 1,405,200
2. Construction and Commissioning $ 2,236,358 $ 248,484 $ 2,484,842
Total $389,004 $3,501,038 $3,890,042
*Design and Permitting costs include purchasing turbines and integration equipment. Turbines
and integration equipment have long lead times and need to be purchased during the design and
construction phase in order to complete construction the following summer (2011).
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SECTION 9 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. 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. 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.
F. 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 Meera Kohler
Signature
Title President and CEO
Date November 10, 2009
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Spatial Resolution of Wind Resource Data: 200m
This map was created by TrueWind Solutions using the MesoMap system and
historical weather data. Although it is believed to represent an accurate overall
picture of the wind energy resource, estimates at any location should be
confirmed by measurement.
Key to Features
!(City
Road
Railroad
River / Stream
Federal Land
State / Local Park
Borough / Census Boundary
Urban Area
Waterbody
State Background
Canadian Province
Wind Resource of AlaskaWind Resource of Alaska
Power Density at 50 m
NREL Class W/m2
1- < 100
1+ 100 - 200
2 200 - 300
3 300 - 400
4 400 - 500
5 500 - 600
6 600 - 800
7 > 800 ±
0 170 340 510 68085
Kilometers
0 90 180 270 36045
Miles