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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTatitlek Final Ap RE Round III®ALASM Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 SECTION 1 — APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Tatitlek IRA Council/Tatitlek Electric Company Type of Entity: Tribally Owned Electric Utility Mailing Address Physical Address PO Box 171, Tatitlek, AK 99677 Tatitlek, Alaska Telephone Fax Email tvlasoff a(7tatitlek.com 907-325-2311 907-325-2298 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT Name Title Travis Vlasoff Shareholder Services Manager/ Tatitlek Corp. Mailing Address 561 E. 361h Ave., Anchorage, AK 99503 Telephone Fax Email tvlasoff(a).tatitlek.com 907-306-3385 907-2784050 1.2; APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your application will be rejected. 1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box) An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05, or An independent power producer in accordance with 3 AAC 107.695 (a) (1), or A local government, or X A governmental entity (which' includes tribal councils and housing authorities); Yes 1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If the applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant's governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box ) Yes 1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant agreement. Yes 1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.) Yes 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant funds for the benefit of the general public. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 2 of 14 10/7/2009 /© ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund GEED ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 SECTION 2 — PROJECT SUMMARY This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project. 2.1 Project Title —(Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project) Type in your answer here and follow same format for rest of the application. Tatitlek High Penetration Wind -Diesel 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. Answer here. Tatitlek, located in northeaster Prince William Sound, is about 30 miles south of Valdez on the eastern side of the Tatitlek Narrows. The community of Tatitlek will be served by this project. 2.3 PROJECT TYPE Put 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 Tatitlek IRA Council, in partnership with Tatitlek Corporation, has a teaming agreement with TDX Power to complete the wind resource assessment, feasibility study, and conceptual design with funding from Round II of the Renewable Energy Grant Program. Assuming the resource proves adequate and the project economical, we propose to proceed with the final design, permitting, and construction of a high penetration wind -diesel project. We understand our current diesel plant will require a new low -load diesel gen-set and new automated controls in order to successfully integrate wind energy. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 3 of 14 10/7/2009 /ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund ® ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 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_) Tatitlek is limited to 10,000 gallons of fuel storage. Adding wind energy to the power mix for both heat and electricity will reduce the number of necessary fuel deliveries — saving money and the possibility of spills. Currently the power plant uses 38,011 gallons of diesel annually to produce 477,978 kWh of electricity. The community uses approximately 20,000 gallons of fuel annually for heating purposes. We estimate the wind project could displace well over 25,000 gallons of diesel that would normally be used for lights and heat in community facilities. At the current price of $4.06, that is a savings of $10,500. For our small community, that is a significant savings. 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 design, permitting, and construction is estimated to be $1,812,000. At this time the Tatitlek Electric Utility has secured a $900,000 congressional appropriation towards this project. The Tatitlek IRA Council has pledged $8,030 in in -kind support with heavy equipment and an operator to assist with construction. The Tatitlek IRA Council requests $903,970 in funds from the State of Alaska Renewable Energy Fund. 2.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY Include a summary of grant request and your project's total costs and benefits below. Grant Costs (Summary of funds requested) 2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $903,970 2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $8,030 2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $912,000 Project Costs & Benefits (Summary of total project costsincluding work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully operational project) 2.7.4 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet $1,812,000 including estimates through construction) 2.7.6 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $102,832 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 6.) AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 4 of 14 10/7/2009 ,®ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund GELD ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 Describe who will be PLAN 3ible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully 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. Type in your answer here and follow same format for rest of the application. Tatitlek has a teaming agreement in place with TDX Power. Martina Dabo, Village Wind Program Manager for TDX Power, will oversee management of this project. 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.) Resource assessment for this project will begin with the successful completion of a grant contract between the Tatitlek IRA Council and the AEA for the Round II award. We expect to monitor the wind in at least two sites for one year to determine a location with little to no turbulence. If our monitoring project can begin in January of 2010 and the resource proves to be as good as we expect, we hope to begin construction in the summer of 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.) Our first milestone will be completion of the wind resource assessment and feasibility analysis, funded in Round II of the Renewable Energy Fund. Following expected positive results, we intend to begin design and permitting in January of 2011. Construction will then follow in May of 2011, to be completed by September 2011. 3.4 Project Resources Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the project. Include any partnerships or commitments with other entities you have or anticipate will be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application. The Tatitlek IRA Council, working with Tatitlek Corporation, has a teaming agreement in place to work with TDX Power's Village Power Group to provide project management, AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 5 of 14 10/7/2009 ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund /GEV) ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 design, permitting, and construction. TDX Power specializes in high penetration wind - diesel plants. Clint "Jito" Coleman, who designed the POSS Camp control system, will lead the design of our system. TDX will design and perform the avian study. Martina Dabo, the program manager for TDX Power's Village Power Group, will provide project management. Resumes for both Martina and Jito are included with this application. TDX Power will work with the Tatitlek IRA and Corporation employees and shareholders throughout the course of this project. In particular, we expect our power plant operators to have the opportunity to work on this project from the ground up. The IRA and Corporation will provide heavy equipment and operators to carry out the project. Although we have yet to begin the wind resource study, we anticipate the installation of a NW100. 3.5 Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. The Tatitlek Corporation will assist the Tatitlek IRA to monitor the project, collect timely reports from TDX Power, and deliver the required reports to the Authority. 3.6 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. The primary problem will be with the quality of the wind resource. We know we have a lot of wind, but we also have complicated terrain. Our first task will be thoughtful siting of our met tower(s). We believe monitoring more than one site simultaneously will be to our advantage. To accomplish this, we will amend our Round II application to monitor wind in two locations. An avian study will incorporate both met tower sites. Once the data from the wind sites has been assessed, we will be able to more accurately determine the economics of this project. 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 - ..'.. ...J....).....d „L....... ....1...:.:! :..G...:.....l:A... :c..Fi:..:.....! !..J..:.... ......1....1.. LL..L lM . .�.. J:.��. .-L AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 6 of 14 10/7/2009 /ZMED Renewable Energy Fund 4010 ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 4.1 Proposed Energy Resource Describe the potential extentlamount of the energy resource that is available. Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be available for the market to be served by your project. Tatitlek translates as "Windy Place" in English. Local anecdotal information will attest to the significant and ever-present resource. The Renewable Energy Atlas of Alaska places Tatitlek in a Class 4 to Class 7 category, certainly economic to develop. Although the anemometer study proposed in Round II has yet to be conducted, we are so certain we have a viable wind resource that Tatitlek Corporation, on behalf of the Tatitlek IRA Council, secured a Congressional Appropriation of $900,000 towards a high penetration wind -diesel project. We now request an additional $903,970 from the State of Alaska to complete the funding needs for this project. Acceptance of this money will be contingent upon the results of our wind resource study and the avian study. We are confident that we can position the wind project in a turbulence free zone. The Tatitlek IRA Council recognizes that ocean energy is a possibility for our location, but understands the technology is not yet ready for commercial use. 4.2 Existing Energy System 4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation. The current diesel plant has 3 gen-sets: 1. John Deere 115 kW — 60,748 hrs. —Operational 2. John Deere 150 kW — 325 hrs. —Exhaust manifold malfunction, can only be used as backup. 3. John Deere 150 kW — 20,990 hrs. — Major exhaust system failure, can only be used for emergency situations. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. The Tatitlek Electric Utility currently uses diesel fuel to generate electricity. Over 95% of the homes use only diesel for heat. At most, 5% of the homes use a wood stove to supplement diesel heat. The population of Tatitlek is 117. The 37 residential customers have been on pre -pay electric meters for about 10 years. As a result, residential customers are relatively AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 7 of 14 10/7/2009 /401D ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund � ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 conservative in their usage with very few exceeding the 500 kWh subsidized by PCE each month. There are 24 businesses and community facilities. The current electric rate was reduced from $.76/kWh to $.55/kWh when the price of fuel dropped from $5.10/gallon to $2.97/gallon in December. As the price of fuel rises, though, the rate will need to be raised again. According to the 2009 Annual Report, Tatitlek Electric Utility used 36,896 gallons of diesel to generate 438,200 kWhs of electricity and sold 382,783 kWhs. No one can predict what the price of diesel will be over the next 20 years. From June through August of 2008 diesel was purchased for $5.10/gallon. In December of 2008 it was $2.97/gallon. The most recent price paid is $4.06/ gallon. We expect that the wild fluctuations of the past will continue and the general trend will be higher prices. This is not sustainable. Residents desire, and any economic development requires, reasonable and stable energy prices. We believe this wind project will at the very least stabilize the price of energy. And by utilizing excess electricity for heat, we can decrease the amount of diesel needed in the community for this purpose. This will allow our 10,000 gallons of storage to last longer and require fewer deliveries, also decreasing the cost of energy. 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 • Optimuminstalled capacity • Anticipated capacity factor Anticipated annual generation • Anticipated barriers • Basic integration concept Based on the size of the community, expected load growth, and the anticipated use of excess electricity for heat, we expect to install a Northwind 100 wind turbine and a new 50 kW low -load diesel gen-set for an installed capacity of 150kW In the worst case scenario of a Class 4 wind resource a Northwind 100 could have a capacity factor of 34%. We anticipate the Northwind 100 could produce 296 MW annually. We have been advised that the proximity of mountains to our community could create turbulence in our wind resource that would not favor wind energy technology. The IRA and Corporation own a lot of land in the area, though. We are certain we can find a location that is favorable for the foundation and wind resource with a favorable proximity AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 8 of 14 10/7/2009 /® ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund ® ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 to the power p The basic integration plan is to develop a high penetration system. 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 prospective wind sites are owned by either the Village IRA Council or the Village Corporation and no land ownership issues are anticipated. Both entities are eager to dedicate land for the project, including access routes. 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 As with all wind projects we will be required to obtain written permission from the following agencies: USFWS FAA DOD SHPO Coastal Zone Management We will begin the permitting process prior to the installation of anemometer towers, which will begin as soon as the funding for Round II applications is available. We already began discussions with the USFWS endangered species department. According to our preliminary inquiry, we should not have any avian issues to cause delays, but we will verify this based on the data from the avian study. 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 AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 9 of 14 10/7/2009 amp/filD ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund INV) ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 All of the above environmental issues apply, but we foresee no problems with any of them. As previously mentioned, before we put any effort into this project we made contact with the USFWS endangered species department. As avian issues have historically been the major environmental hold-up for wind projects in Alaska, it was a concern we wanted to address immediately. We were informed there were likely no species of concern in our area, but the avian study will determine appropriate turbine siting. Our plan is to involve the students at Tatitlek school and the Tribe with much of our environmental assessment tasks. TDX Power's Village Power Group has experience with establishing monitoring assignments, documenting community approval, and obtaining agency approvals. We'd like to incorporate this process with our middle and high school science curriculum, creating an environmental science unit. We do not see any barriers with environmental issues. We see this process as one which will draw the community of Tatitlek into the project and add to the overall success. 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 The anticipated cost for design, permitting, and construction is $1,812,000. We request $903,970 with this application. We have a $900,000 congressional appropriation and can commit $8,030 of in -kind support. The capital costs for this system are estimated at $1,178,000 and development costs are estimated to be $634,000. 4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by the applicant. (Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the communities they serve.) We anticipate that the annual O&M costs now averaging $15,000 will not change that much. Any additional costs from the wind turbine will likely be offset by decreased AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 10 of 14 10/7/2009 /® ALASHM Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 maintenance on the diesel gen-sets. We plan to sell green tags annually to help offset any rise in our O&M costs. 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 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. See attached. M 6- silts of your project. Include direct cost savings, Fit 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 At the worst case scenario of a Class 4 wind resource, one NW100 could displace 25,000 gallons of fuel annually. Over an expected 20 year life, that comes to 500,000 gallons. As for the dollar amount, we can only guess. At the highest price in 2008, lifetime savings would be $2,550,000. This is a very conservative estimate. As a tribally owned utility we are not eligible for tax credits, but at the expected production of 296,000 kW annually, green tags at $4.50/MW, we could earn $1,332 per year by selling green tags. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 11 of 14 10/7/2009 ORITY ®ALASAUTENERGYHKA Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 As with any project that reduces the need for imported fossil fuels, we all benefit by reduced CO2 and reduced opportunity for fuel spills during delivery and use. The public will also benefit by reducing the need for PCE subsidies as the cost of power stabilizes. SECTION 6- SUSTAINABILITY Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable. Include at a minimum: Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered. • How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project • Identification of operational issues that could arise. • ` A description of operational costs including on -going: support for any back-up or existing systems that may be require to continue operation •` Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits The Tatitlek Electric Utility will own and operate the high penetration wind -diesel system. The O&M is not anticipated to be significantly higher than the cost to maintain their current diesel plant. Sale from green tags will supplement the cost of the O&M. Tatitlek Electric will work with our developer, TDX Power, to provide training and oversight for our local operators for a period of one year following the commissioning of this new plant. We want to make sure our local staff is well prepared to care for this new system so as to avoid problems from lack of preventive maintenance. We will contract with TDX to do an annual check-up on the wind turbine, with the caveat that a local operator be included in the task as a training experience. Last year Tatitlek Electric Utility spent just under $15,000 on O&M. Tatitlek Electric Utility is current in its PCE reporting requirements to the State. Reporting on the savings and benefits of this project will be included with this task. 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. Tatitlek Corporation prepared for this award by planning a wind resource study and obtaining the funding to carry out the project. Following that award we requested, and obtained, a congressional appropriation of $900,000 to help fund a high penetration wind -diesel project. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 12 of 14 10/7/2009 /®ALASM Renewable Energy Fund ENERGYAUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 We are waiting for a contract for the resource study award and will begin monitoring immediately following completion of the contract with AEA. 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 been discussed widely in the community. There is a lot of support for this project. A letter from the Tribal Council and the Tatitlek Corporation are included with this application. 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 makeas an applicant. Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form — GrantBudget3. doc Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the project. The initial phases of resource monitoring will be funded by our award of $138,210 from Round II of the Renewable Energy Fund. Our Council authorized an in kind donation of $8,030 for labor and heavy equipment usage. We have received word that a legislative appropriation in response our request to fund this project has been approved for $900,000. The Tatitlek IRA Council will donate an additional $8,030 for the construction phase of this project. With this proposal we are requesting $903,970. 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. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 13 of 14 10/7/2009 04/07/2002 02:53 4243017 ICC PAGE 02 Nov 10 2009 2,17PM HP LAGERJET FRX F•2 Ronswatile Enemy Fund rGrarit Applloatlon Round 3 SECTION 8-ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS VATH YOUR APPLICATION: A. Reau aaa of Applicanrs Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application forrh Section 3.1 and 3A. B. Cost W rtrahsst par application form Section 4A.4. C. Grant Budget Foam par sppikatlon form Section g. D. Lease denlseat wting local support par application form Section 8. E. An slachardc version of the entire application on CO per RFA Section 1.111. F. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicarWe governing body or management par RFA Seaton 1.4 that: - Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the match amounts Indicated In the application. to Authorizes the organisatioIndividual application o he obligations urdertheg►ant theauthOdq/ - Prwidas a point of contact to repreawn the spptiaiat for purposes of this application. - CwtWles the applicant Is In compliance with applicable (Worst, @taand local, b, laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. F. CERTIFICATION The undersigned card,," that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful and corraot and that the applicant Is In oompllence with, and will co"1111W to comply with, all hderei and stab laws Including existing credit and federal IRK obligations. iMmNenw Title 4LP.G /h,ec,�•�e� Gale //%Q AEA10415 awn Applloalon Paps 14 of 14 10/7/2009 TDX Nick Goodman — Project Manager Mr. Goodman has over 10 years experience in the electric power industry, with special emphasis on renewable energy development. As CEO of TDX Power, Mr. Goodman has been instrumental in developing several projects which successfully bring alternative energy solutions to rural Alaskan communities, decreasing their dependency on diesel based power and increasing their savings through the use of wind diesel, hydroelectric and wind power plants. He excels in putting together top project management teams to implement the latest in distributed energy technologies and successfully implementing those projects in remote, harsh environments. At Tin City Long Range Radar Station, Mr. Goodman assisted the US Air Force in developing a conceptual design for the first UASF high penetration wind diesel power generation facility. He led the successful competitive bidding effort for EPC contract to develop and operate this critical, must run hybrid renewable plant, and worked successfully with USAF to develop repetitive design for multiple follow on wind diesel projects. He has also been instrumental in developing Alaska's largest hydro -electrical power project, as well as Alaska's largest wind power project. Clint (Jito) Coleman — Director of Engineering, Renewable Energy Clint Oito) Coleman joined TDX Power in 2009 and has been active in the distributed energy business for over 35 years. Sole owner or co -inventor on five US Patents in wind turbines, Mr. Coleman has diverse experience in all phases of renewable energy systems' design, development and deployment across a variety of environments, including remote installations in the harsh Alaskan arctic and Antarctica. Mr. Coleman is currently engaged in product and project development as well as innovative renewable system applications incorporating the latest SmartGrid and MicroGrid concepts. As Chief Engineer and then President of Northern Power Systems from 1980-2005, Mr. Coleman was instrumental in establishing the company's reputation as a world leader in the remote power arena, as well as one of the leading companies supplying the distributed generation marketplace. At Northern Power, Mr. Coleman was also instrumental in the controls and integration of Alaska's first high penetration wind diesel project with TDX on St. Paul island. Mr. Coleman has been intimately involved in the development, design, implementation and operations of numerous renewable and hybrid electrical power systems for all branches of the military. He is currently leading the engineering efforts at Tin City, Alaska and leading the design and deployment for two remote ACMIs power systems in Alaska and other ACMI and TACTS sites in the US. Northern Power Systems, under Mr. Coleman's direction, has been the sole source to the Air Force for numerous sites in Antarctica including the Nuclear Test Ban Monitoring sites in the Dry Valleys and a plus runway lighting, microwave power systems and the Black Island satellite communication hub. He also led Northern in the development of advanced wind diesel systems at numerous sites around the world and coordinated with research and product development activities supported by National Renewable Energy Lab and Department Of Energy. Martina Dabo — Design Manager (Electrical), Project Manager Ms. Dabo has a Master of Science degree with Distinction in Renewable Energy Technologies from the University of Ulster, UK. She has been a Project Manager for over ten years, and served as the Wind Program Manager for the State of Alaska for two years. Ms. Dabo has been instrumental in developing a comprehensive wind diesel/hybrid power program for the State of Alaska, partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Lab, the University of Alaska and utility companies to design wind diesel farms, write policies to control the RFP process for bidding on alternative energy projects, and training engineers across the country on designing and maintaining wind diesel power plants. She presented and published numerous papers on wind - diesel hybrid systems nationally and abroad and developed a wind -diesel system study for the entire state of Alaska to determine feasibility and viability of wind -diesel projects throughout rural Alaska. Currently Ms. Dabo manages multiple projects for TDX Power with budgets up to $4M, and routinely consults with senior management on bidding new projects for the company. She has also established a new division within TDX Power known as the Village Power Group. From conception to design, Ms. Dabo has spearheaded this division, streamlining roles and responsibilities of utilities across the state. This will not only allow TDX Power to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively, but will also enable TDX Power to position itself as a world leader in wind diesel energy programs, ultimately expanding their reach well beyond Alaska's borders into hybrid energy programs throughout the world over the coming decades. Ms. Dabo is a successful project manager, technical consultant and powerful ally in the wind diesel industry because of her unique blend of technical expertise and senior level management skills which allow her to manage all aspects of a project's lifecycle, from conception to completion. /® ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Round 3 INI-) ENERGY AUTHORITY 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. Wind Class 4 (to Class 7) 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 3 diesel generators ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other #1 115 kW #2 150 kW #3 150 kW u] iii. Generator/boilers/other type iv. Age of generators/boilers/other John Deere #1 - 60,748 hrs. — Operational 42 - 325 hrs. — Exhaust manifold malfunction, can only be used as backup. #3 - 20,990 hrs. —Major exhaust system failure, can only be used for emergency situations. v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 11.88 gallons/kWh produced Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank) I. Annual O&M cost for labor $10,960 ii. Annual O&M cost for non -labor $4531.18 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] 438,200 kWh ii. Fuel usage Diesel [gal] 36,896 gallons Other iii. Peak Load 74 kW iv. Average toad 54 kW v. Minimum Load 24 kW vi. Efficiency 11.88 gallons/kWh generated vii. Future trends Increase in electric usage for heat with wind power d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable) I. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] Approximately 20,000 gallons 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. RFA AEA10-015 Application Cost Worksheet Page 1 10-7-09 /� ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Round 3 ® ENERGY AUTHORITY Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet ii. Electricity [kWh] 0 iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] 0 iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] 0 v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] < 5 cords of wood vi. Other 3. Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage (Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels) a) Proposed renewable capacity Wind Class 4 (possible Class 7) (Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other) [kWh or MMBtulhr] b) Proposed Annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable) i. Electricity [kWh] 296,000 kWh ii. HeatjMMBtu] c) Proposed Annual fuel Usage (fill in as applicable) i. Propane [gal or MMBtu] 0 ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu] 0 iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] < 5 cords of wood iv. Other 4. Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system $1,178,000 b) Development cost $634,000 c) Annual O&M cost of new system $15,000 d) Annual fuel cost 5. Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for i. Electricity 25,000 ii. Heat iii. Transportation b) Price of displaced fuel $101,500 @ current price of $4.06/gallon c) Other economic benefits $1,332 annual green tag sales at $4.50/MW d) Amount of Alaska public benefits 6. Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale NA RFA AEA10-015 Application Cost Worksheet Page 2 10-7-09 lasso'l)) ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund Round 3 COEDENERGY AUTHORITY Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet 7. Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio 102.83211812000 = .057 Payback 17.62 years (misleading — this is for a Class 4 wind resource) RFA AEA10-015 Application Cost Worksheet Page 3 10-7-09 O 0 0 E m Er O O {� m a 'a' m O. to m C j J Cn Cn c CDCn 2 m = _O N N a SD O N N N � 4lN N m m > > m O. N d Apo' N O N O N O N O N O N O N O N O N 6 Efl ffl fA fA O) fA WO fA EA fA o i4 N {fl N (fl NO (A H3 ffl ffl ffl (A FIR, O> o o rn o 0 o 01 0 H3 EA EA EA H3 if3 lA J fA f9 4A H3 Efl E9 EA fA J A J W A W J N N (P P 'Ts? cn (IZ o v 00 W 0 O w0 w 0 00 O 00 O o w 44 O O O zc1 v N N 4 'v0 O l e% � m � m y0 0 ffl ffl ffl fA EA E9 iN fA fA fA fA fA 69 ifl fA (fl E9 H3 69 Efl � i� '{�r�8 V N O O N O O O o o o .;4 3 (✓ H. 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'Box 171 1 T(It'itlek,'Rlag&I :)9G77 4 (907) 325-2311 1 TAX (007) Uq 22,l8 �3 c�tlt'�e�+ n VPial.) �a)ivr III t.ze� rn{31111-uinn FOt G09130111 AVOI It IC .\IICIICAl19 UtSWI)0iU3 l OPIURATION P 101)(2 {_1011 218l000 ' PUS: (tall) 2 t) 10110 A IIUi l IN )1A:1..ii.t TATITLEK CONTRACTORS INC ' TATITLEK MANAGEMENT INC ' TATITLEK RESPONSE SERVICES INC ° TATITLEK SUPPORT SERVICES INC TATITLEK TECHNGLOGIF9 INC ' SUPER SIGNS LTO ' TATITLEK-[RAINING SERVICES INC November 9, 2009 Alaska Energy Authority 813 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Re: Renewable Energy Fund Grant Recommendation Program Round III Dear Mr. Butch White: The Tatitlek Corporation (TTC) would like to take this opportunity to express our support of the High Penetration Wind Power in Tatitlek project. This project will tremendously increase the quality of life for the community members through reduction of utility costs, as well as helping to secure the long term economic viability of the community. TTC and The Native Village of Tatitlek are fully committed to realizing the success of this objective. We truly appreciate the time you have invested in reviewing our application and hope this will become an opportunity to continue to facilitate a strong working relationship between our organizations. Sincerely, Lloyd Allen Chairman of the Board of Directors The Tatitlek Corporation 111TH CONGRESS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORT' 1st Session I11-278 ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 3183 SEPPEMBER 30. 2009,—Ordered to be printed \\\ \\ \ \ \\\\\\ \{\ \ ) aw § \ Ell g