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City of Bethel Commitment
Introduced by:
Dan Leinberger, Council Member
Date:
September 23, 2008
- - Action:
Passed
Vote:
6-0
_. _._. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY
FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
ONE OR MORE COMMERCIAL WIND TURBINES
WHEREAS, the Wind Resource Assessment for Bethel, Alaska report completed in February
2006, indicates that Bethel has "good" wind energy development potential (Wind
Power Class 4) and has yet to be developed;
WHEREAS, the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) expressed interest in having Bethel serve as a
- wind energy hub that could help share its wind energy project experience, host
training sessions, deliver technical expertise, and distribute parts and supplies to
villages in the Kuskokwim River area actively engaged in wind power development;
WHEREAS, the Bethel City Council passed Resolution #05-31 on August 9, 2005 supporting wind
power development in Bethel as a way to reduce/eliminate the cost of electricity to
the City, other profit- and not -for -profit entities, and/or the community as a whole;
WHEREAS, the tariff under which the Bethel Utilities Corporation operates, allows prospective
independent power producers, like the City of Bethel, to connect alternative energy
- - generators to its utility grid and sell power to the utility at the avoided fuel cost rate,
WHEREAS, the Alternative Energy Committee, a volunteer administrative committee for the City
of Bethel, is pursuing its short-term goal of installing and operating a small
commercial wind turbine as a demonstration project and its long-term goal of
owning and operating a commercial wind farm that would have the potential to
lower the cost of electricity for Bethel residents;
WHEREAS, the Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting competitive applications from qualified
applicants for the purpose of recommending grants for renewable energy projects to
be funded by the Alaska State Legislature;
WHEREAS, the Alaska Energy Authority issued a Request for Proposals on September 4, 2008
with a deadline of October 8, 2008 for projects that will be ready and able to
proceed quickly once funded;
City of Bethel, Alaska Resolution 7#08-23
1 of 3
Introduced by:
Dan Leinberger, Council Member
Date:
September 23, 2008
Action:
Passed
Vote:
6-0
WHEREAS, the City of Bethel, as a local government entity, is eligible to apply for grant funds
through the RFP issued by the Alaska Energy Authority;
WHEREAS, the City intends to include as part of its grant request, at least $200,000 to complete
the project funding requirement for the 100 kW wind turbine that was partially
funded during the AEA spring 2008 grant cycle;
WHEREAS, the City intends to include as part of its grant request, the purchase, transportation,
and installation of one ore more commercial wind turbines;
WHEREAS, the City's Finance Department will create an energy enterprise fund, in which all
grant funds, revenues, and expenses associated with this and other wind energy
projects will be accounted for and properly tracked;
WHEREAS, the City intends to provide a direct public benefit by allocating a portion of the
revenues over expenses achieved each year from the Energy Enterprise Fund to the
City's Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund as a way to subsidize the City's cost to
deliver water and sewer benefits;
WHEREAS, the City promises to administer the grant properly, including the purchase,
installation, operation, and maintenance of each and every wind turbine purchased
with some or all of these grant funds;
WHEREAS, the City authorizes the Grant Development Manger to be the point of contact and
represent the City for the purposes of this application;
WHEREAS, the City of Bethel is in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including
existing credit and federal tax obligations;
WHEREAS, while no cash match is required for this grant request, the City intends to provide in -
kind resources for the success of the project, including land, administrative capacity,
in -town transportation of equipment, use of heavy equipment, personnel, and sand;
WHEREAS, the purchase and installation of one or more commercial wind turbines like the one
proposed herein offers the following major benefits to the City, community, and
other entities considering similar projects: (1) actual cost figures from the purchase,
installation, operation, and maintenance of the turbines, (2) results on wind
characteristics (intensity, duration, frequency, direction) for a location in city limits,
(3) City and Alternative Energy Committee experience in the preparation and
submission of wind energy grants; (4) jobs for residents to transport, install,
operate, and maintain the wind turbine(s); (5) increased potential for Bethel to serve
as a wind energy hub community, supplying parts, labor, and training to surrounding
villages; and (6) a true test in western Alaska of a municipality working with a
private utility so the municipality could own and operate wind turbines connected to
the utility grid;
City of Bethel, Alaska Resolution #08-23
2 of 3
Introduced by:
Dan Leinberger, Council Member
Date:
September 23, 2008
Action:
Passed
Vote:
6-0
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bethel City Council supports the preparation
and submission of a grant application to the Alaska Energy Authority to fund the purchase and
installation of one or more commercial wind turbines;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City authorizes this application for project funding with
the project match identified herein;
ENACTED THIS 23`d DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008 BY A VOTE OF 6 IN FAVOR AN
OPPOSED. - r
Eric Middlebrook., Ma
ATTEST:
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Lori Strickler, pity Cler
City of Bethel, Alaska Resolution #08-23
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CITY OF BETHEL
*44-41
P.O.Box 1388 Bethel, Alaska 995 59
Al;
907-543-2047
FAX A 543-38117
Memorandum
To: John. Sargent, Grant Development Manager
from: Laurie Walters, Finance Director
Sub ect: Energy:Enterprise Fund and Water & Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund
Date: October 3. 2008
As we discussed, it will be easy for me to set up an energy
enterprise fund to keep track of all of
the revenues and expenses related to the renewable energy projects you are proposing- assurning
approval by the City Council.. An enterprise fund is intended. to function like a. business atid be
profitable at year-end. The wind energy feasibility study that you showed me has a -favorable
profit potential using conservative estimates, making an enterprise fund all the more appropriate.
Council Member Dan Leinberoer's idea to transfer a portion. of the revenue generated each year
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from your wind energy generation, project to the City's Water & Sewer Uhility Enterprise Fund is
easy to do from an accounting standpoint. Once the City Council decides on a set amount or set
percentage of revenue to be allocated to the Water & Sem.,cr Utility .l."'Interprise fund and how
offers, I xvill. be able to insure that accurate and timely fund transf'ers are made.
I think it's a [air assumption that nearly everyone in the community of'Bethel who pays for
electricity, also pays for water and sewer services., especially since the use ofhoneybuck.ets have
been outlawed. "therefore, trwi&rerrin,) a portion ol"wind energy project revenue to the Water &
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Sewer L'Itility Enterprise fund is a great way to "give" proceeds from the pi-Qject, to the people
who live and work in our corer unity. These contributions will help the City subsidize -the fund,
minimize the need for another rate increase, and help control the cost of living in Bethel.
J'he City's Water & Sewer Utility Enterprise fund is in desperate need of supplemental cash
infusions. The Fund is rurining at , a yearly deficit of $500,000 to $700,000., in addition to
depreciation for vehicles and infrastructure. The three water and sewer rate increases that City
Council approved over the last fifteen years have not been sufficient to cover the hit), i costs of'
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operating our hauled and piped water delivery system and our hauled and piped sewer evacuation
systen'l.
"Deep Sea and D-ansportation Center of'the Kiiskokivim "
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ANN
P.O. Box 1388 - Bethel, Alaska 99559-1388
907-543-2047
Fax # 543-4171
Website: www.dityofbethei.org
October 3, 2008
Butch White, Grants Administrator
Alaska Energy Authority.
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, Alaska. 99503-2495
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Dear Mr. Iffhite:
Please accept this letter as verification that the City of Bethel's Property Maintenance Division
intends to honor the City Council's commitment to operate and maintain the wind turbines
proposed to be purchased and installed with grant funds. As Property Maintenance Forenlan, I
have the responsibility to manage our budget, assign tasks to my two maintenance workers,
arrart-e training make long-term plans. Each
I _, for my crew, make purchases for our division, and n
of these, responsibilities will be undertaken to support the City's wind energy generation project.
f have come to appreciate the site location for the wind turbines —directly across from the City
Shop where my office is located, on the open tundra. Needless to say, the wind turbines will be
convenient: to access for routine maintenance activities and monitoring. The computerized
reinote monitoring display can be stationed in my office.
The Property Maintenance Divisionhas vehicles, tools, personnel, and a parts budget to apply In.
our windmill operation and maintenance effort. I look forward to playing a role in the success of
this project.
Sincerely!
h
Paul Wold
Property Maintenance Foreman
"Deep Sea aria Transportation Center of the Kuskokwbti
BLIC Avoided Fuel Cost Rate
and
BUC Tariff Information
APUC No. 43 69`b Revised Suet No. 30.3
Canceling.
68"' Revised ,Sleet No. 30.3
BETHEL UTILITIVS CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACfL1TCES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to ,zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.1570JKWH R
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
t'ariffAdvice No. 163-43 Effective: 08/01/03
Issued by: Bethel. Utiliti oration
By: _�_.__r_ "Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
AFUC No 4
70" Revised
Canceling
69'h Revised
Sheet No. 30.3
Sheet No. 30.3
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power S 0.1725/KWH I
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 156-43 Effective: I2/01 /03
Issued ley: Be oration
By: Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
APUC No. 43 71" Revised Sheet No. 30.3
Canceling .
70`h Revised Sheet No_ I_Q 3
BETIrZEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.1573/KWH R
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 167-43 Effective 03/0t/04
Issued by: _Bethel Utili `cs o oration
By: t Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
APUC No. 43 72'd Revised Sheet No, 30.3
Canceling
7 1 ' _Revised Sheet No. 30.3
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PLIRCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power 0.1627/KWH I
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
[Tariff Advice No, 169:43 Effective: 05/0 1/04
ls'tu
By: Title: Controlle
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr,
APUC No. 43 73`4 Revised Sheet No. 30.3
Canccling
72'd Revised Sheet No. 30.3
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firth
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power - $ 0.2346IKWI I I
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 171-43 Effective: 08LO 1/04
Issued by: Bethel Util ie r,oration
Bv: /—Z—t Z Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr. �_�
AP11C: No. 43 74n° Revised
Canceling
73`d Revised
Sheet N9. 30.3
Sheet No. 30.3
BET11EL UT'I.LITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -.firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0?069/KWH R
This Filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 174-43 Effective: 10/01 /04
issued by: Bethel UtilidwvZomoration
B Title: Controller
Thomas aSterrett,'1r. /
APUC No. 43 750 Revised
Canceling
74'h Revised
Sheet No. 30.3
Sheet No. 303
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
I RATF, FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES I
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5). 1
I Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.2020/KWH
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-3 5.
Tariff' Advice No. .17-54 Effectiv6: 03/01/05
Issued by: _Beftj_Q,C Ut
ilities oration
By: _.- - /_ - -.1=- Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
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APUC No. 43- 76" Revised Sheet No. 30.3
CaiiceU(y
75"Revised Sheet No. 30.3
BF,TKEE
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30,5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of rower $ 0,2067/KWH I
This filing pursuant tc order No. 5 of Docket U-81-3 5.
ITariffAdviceNo. 177,43 Effective.: 05101/05
Issued by: Bettie] �s R'o-moration /7
`~~ frry.-� (
BY: Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr. /I
E C E I V E D
A P v Sheet No. 303 JUL 8 2005
]��pL 4 -3 27 Rg
State f4f Ajaska
Canceling Ropwory Commission of Aja�*g
j6!It Ysled Sheet No. 30.3
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5),
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.2302/KWH I
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Issued by: _Bet Mies raratian
By Title: Controller
r
&E—Lic No. -41 78d' Revised Sheet No. 30.3
Canceling
77'� Revised Sheet No. 30.3
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
I RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES I
IWith variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5), 1
I Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.2799/KWH
This filing " pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
11-ariff Advice No. 1.81-43 Effective: 111011,05
Isstied by: Bethel Utillitiaseorporation
'OF
By: Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
AITC No. 43 79'h Revised Sheet No, 30-3
Canceling
78'h Revised Sheet No. 30.
BETHF,L UTILITIES CORPORATION
I RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES I
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
I Avoided fuel cost of power
I This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
$ 0.2 3 1 S/K WH R
1'Tariff Advice No, 183-43 Effective: 02/01/06
Issued by: Bethel Utifitle.-_CoKoration
BY: Title: ContrQllcr
Thomas -S.. terrett. Jr.
APUC: No. 43 $0`h Revised Sheet No.. 30.3
Canceling
79`h Revised Shea No. 30.3
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power S 0.2678,'KWH I
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 185-43 Effective. ' 05/01 /06
ksucd by: Bcthel Utilities COID20tion
By: _ Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
APUC No. 43 81" Revised Sheet No. 30.3
Canceling
80ie Revised Sheet No. 30.3
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE: OF NON -FIRM PONVER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power S 0.3014/KWH 1
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 189-43 Effective: 08/01/06
Issued by: Bethe t o oration
BY: - Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr. //
Al!I,IC.N 4.3 _ 2R ndRavised ShcetNo. 301
Canceling
81"Revised Sheet No, 303
T3la'Tf1H;L I7TZLI-TIES CORP{)I2ATTON
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.29711KWI-I R
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
(Tariff; dv�c Iio..19143_—,- Effectlye Il/0U06
Issued
By: _ I _ __' — � �� _ - Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
APLIC No. 43 83"' Revised Sheet o. �3O
Canceling
atX--YLS-Z4 Sheet No. 303
BETIA, L UTILITIFS CORPORATION
RATE FOR IIURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non-fir-ni
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.31891KWH I
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 19243 Effective: 0_2/01/07
Issued by: Bethel Utfllie-S Corporatuor
By: Titte: Qojitrollc
Thomas S. Sterrett, jr.
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APUC No 43 84"' Revised Sheet No. 303
Canceling
83 d Revised SheeLXg. _103
BETIJ" TION WL CORPORA..
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -fine
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided Riel cost of power $ 0.2749/KWH R
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-8 1-35.
0c 'e:'1'651'0"1/V
Issued by: Bethel Utilities
By:
Thomas S. Sterrett,
Title: _Controller
' APUC No. 43 850' Revised Sheet No. 30.3
Canceling
84'h Revised Sheet No. 30.3
13ETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.3098/KWH I
'Phis filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 198-43 Effective: 08/01/07
Issued by: Bethel Utilities CoKoration
Title: Contrro _ler
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
APUC No. 43 87"' Revised Sheet No. 30.3
Canceling
86tit Revised Sheet No. 30.3
$ETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE FOR PURCHASE OF NON -FIRM POWER .FROM QUALIFYING FACII.,ITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which .non-lxrm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fires cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power $ 0.2836/KWH R
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariffs dviceNo.203'-43':' .. Effective: 2/01/08.
Issued. by: 'Bethel Utilities Q( oration
By' Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
APUC No, 43 88'" Revised Sheet No. 30.3
Canceling
87`4 Revised Sheet No. 30_3
BETREL'UTILITIES CORPORATION
RATE; FOR PURCHASE OFNON-FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate at which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuel cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power 0.3356IKWH I
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-81-35.
Tariff Advice No. 205-43 Effective: 5101108
issued by: _Be on
By: Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr. Of
A PUC No. 4' 80"' Revised Sheet No. 30.3
. . ...........
Canceling
881). Revised Sheet No. 303
RECEIVED
JUL 0 8 2008
STATE OF ALAS"
ov Ar*SKA
BET11EL UTILl'I'M S CORPOIZA'rION
RATE FOR. PURCHASE. OFINTON-FIRM POWER FROM QUALIFYING FACIL]"I'lFS
With variable operating and maintenance expenses set to zero, the rate tit which non -firm
power will be purchased from qualifying facilities will include only the avoided fuet cost
of power which is calculated on Sheet No. 30.5 (D) (5).
Avoided fuel cost of power 0.5122/KWH
This filing pursuant to order No. 5 of Docket U-8 1-35.
Pursuant to:
U-07-112(8)
Effective 8/01109:
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Iss-1—`or. oration
ued by� BethelTitle: Controller
By:
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
July 8, 2008
TARIFF ADVICE LETTER NO. 208-43
]Zcgulatory Commission of Alaska
701 West Eighth Avenue, Suite 300
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
3380 C Street, Suite 210
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: (907) 562-2500
Fax: (907) 562-2502
OD
Anchorage, Alaska 77501
Gentlemen:
The tariff filing described below is hereby submitted to you for filing in compliance
with the Alaska Public Utilities Act and Sections 3 AAC 48.200 through 3 AAC 50.820
of the Alaska Administrative Code.
TARIFF SHEET NUMBER
Original Revised
1401h 30.2
89t" 30.3 )
68"' 30.5
CANCEL SHEET NUMBER
Ori&final Revised
139" 30.2
8 8"' 30.3
67"' 30.5
This tariff revision is being submitted to adjust our cost of power adjustment
(CODA). The computed rate of $,3661/.KW[l will apply to electric consumption during
the month of July, 2008 and will appear on customer statements beginning in A-igust.
2008.
This tariff revision is also being submitted to adjust our Power Cost Equalization
per KWH under AS 44,83.162, due to the aforementioned COPA chaDge. The computed
equalization credit of $0.3765/KWH for single phase customers and $0.3765/KWI-I.f6r
three phase customers will apply to electric consumption during the month of July, 2008
and will appear on customer statements beginning in August, 2008.
In addition, this tariff revision is being submitted to adjust our rate for purchase of
non -firm power from qualifying facilities as required by 3 AAC 50.790(e), The
computed rate of $0.5122WYN'.11 will apply to electric consumption during the month of
July, 2008 and will appear on customer statements beginning in August, 2008.
The percent change in the average cost of power was approximately 54% due to
increased fuel costs.
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TARIFF ADVICE LETTER NO, 208-43
July 8, 2008
Page Two
For your convenience, we have included all tariff sheets affected by these changes,
a schedule of the number of gallons and the amount spent for fuel and the number of
kilowatt hours generated and sold for the past twelve months. Worksheets used to
compute the revised PCE rate ' s and document the balancing account used in calculating
the COPA rate are included as well.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bethel Utilities Corporation
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
Controller
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Enclosures
A P U C ho. 43 140'h Revised Sheet No. 30.2
Canceling
139'h Revised Sheet No. 3U
BETHEL UTILITIES CORPORATION
POWER COST EQUALIZATION
The following conditions apply to Power Cost Equalization (PCE) eligibility.
1. Residential customers are eligible for PCE for actual consumption of not more than 500
kilowatt-hours per month.
2. Customers that are classified as local community facilities are eligible for PCE, calculated
in the aggregate for each community served by Bethel Utilities Corporation for actual
consumption of not more than 70 kilowatt-hours per month for each resident of the
community. The number of community residents shall be determined under AS 29.60.020.
3. Customers not listed above are not eligible for PCE.
If appropriations are sufficient for payment in full, the arnount of Power Cost Equalization to be
credited to the bills of all eligible customers rendered on or after the effective date set forth
below, is as follows:
Single Phase
Three Phase *
$0.3765/KWH
$0.3765/KWH
The Equalization will be discussed separately on each custotner billing with the following notice:
ALASKA POWER COST EQUALIZATTION CREDIT X.XX
* Subject to the conditions noted above
Tariff Advice No. 208-43 Effective; 8/01/08
Issued by: Bethel Utilities oration
BY: Title: Controller
Thomas S. Sterrett, Jr.
Changes in Rates for Purchase
of Non -firm Power From Qualifying Facilities
Utility: Bethel Utilities Corporation
Potential Independent Power Producer: City of Bethel
Source: APUC No. 43, Sheet No. 30.3 issued by Bethel Utilities Corporation.
Revision
Effective
Number
Date
$ per KWH
69
8/1/2003
$0.1570
70
12/1/2003
$0.1725
71
3/1/2004
$0.1573
72
5/1 /2004
$0.1627
73
8/1 /2004
$0.2346
74
10/1 /2004
$0.2069
75
3/1 /2005
$0.2020
76
5/1 /2005
$0.2067
77
8/1/2005
$0.2302
78
11 /1 /2005
$0.2799
79
2/1/2006
$0.2318
80
5/1/2006
$0.2678
81
8/1 /2006
$0.3014
82
11 /1 /2006
$0.2971
83
2/1 /2007
$0.3189
84
5/1/2007
$0.2749
85
8/1/2007
$0.3098
missing data pt. (average of 85 and 87 used) -->
$0.2967
87
2/1/2008
$0.2836
88
5/1 /2008
$0.3356
89
8/1 /2008
$0.5122
Average % change
Quarterly Calendar Year
% Change % Change
9.87%
-8.81 %
3.43%
44.19%
-11.81 %
27.01 %
-2.37%
2.33%
11.37%
21.59%
32.92%
-17.18%
15.53%
12.55%
-1.43%
9.47%
7.34%
-13.80%
12.70%
-4.23%
2.01 %
-4.42%
18.34%
52.62%
7.39% 17.85%
Note: Revision Number 86 data point is missing. A search of Regulatory Commission
of Alaska website on October 3, 2008 did not yield the "rate of purchase of non -firm
power from qualifying facilities" information sheet.
Bethel Utilities Corporation — Tariff No. 1
Bethel Utilities Corporation operates under Tariff No. 1, on file with the Regulatory Commission
of Alaska. Sections of the tariff relevant to a wind energy development project is copied word for
word below.
sheet 99
4. Technical Provisions
4.2 Protective Equipment
It is the consumer's responsibility to provide suitable protective equipment for the devices in his
own premises. If three phase equipment is used, it is the consumer's responsibility to protect
such equipment against single phase operation and over -and -under voltage conditions.
Sheet #11
4.5 Undesirable Load Characteristics
The Company may refuse its service to, or remove its service from, any installation which in the
judgment of the Company will injuriously affect the operation of the Company system or its
service to other customers.
Sheet #16.02 and 16.03
5.15 INTERCONNECTION OF CONSUMER OWNED ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY AND
FOSSIL FUEL STANDBY GENERATION EQUIPMENT
ALTERNATE TECHNOLOGY GENERATION
1. The Company will permit the interconnection and operation of alternate technology generation
facilities such as wind energy conversion systems or small scale hydroelectric facilities with its
integrated distribution system upon compliance by the customer with the following provisions:
a) A customer who owns any alternate technology generation shall request approval from the
Company to interconnect with its system at least forty-five days prior to the date on which the
customer would intend to make any connection in any way to electric circuitry common to the
Company's integrated distribution system.
b) The customer shall submit to the Company along with its request for interconnection complete
documentation of the alternate technology generation equipment including, but not limited to:
schematics, wiring diagrams, performance specifications, descriptions of energy storage devices,
circuit protection equipment, regulation equipment, automatic disconnect equipment and any
other proprietary device provided by the equipment manufacturers.
c) Upon approval of the interconnection by the Company the customer shall agree under special
contract with the Company to pay the cost of any special metering equipment or circuit
modifications determined by the Company as necessary to accomplish the interconnection, to
pay the costs incurred by the Company to make such interconnection, to install power factor
corrective equipment to maintain a power factor of not less than 0.9, to operate the generation
equipment in strict compliance with safety procedures established by the Company, and to accept
the terms of purchase of energy as set forth in the contract or the Rate for Purchase of Non -Firm
Power from Qualifying Facilities as provided in this tariff.
Sheet 16.03
2. The Company reserves the right to refuse interconnection with alternate technology generation
facilities or limit the number of interconnections with alternate technology generation facilities
on any circuit if it is determined by the Company that any such interconnection would be
harmful or hazardous to its system, employees or customers. If a proposed interconnection is
refused by the Company, the Company will provide the customer, within thirty days of the initial
request, written notice of refusal, including a written notice of the reason(s) for the refusal.
Customers may appeal this refusal to the Alaska Public Utilities Commission, 420 L Street, Suite
100, Anchorage, AK 99501. Phone number: (907) 276-6222.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
BUCI is obligated to connect with cogeneration facilities that meet the safety and reliability
standards established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The customer shall be
solely responsible for all accidents and injuries to persons or property caused by the operation of
the customer's equipment, or by any failure of the customer to maintain his equipment in a
satisfactory and/or safe operating condition, and shall indemnify, defend, and save harmless the
Company from any and all claims, suits, losses or damages for injuries to persons or property, of
whatsoever kind or nature arising directly or indirectly out of the operation of such equipment or
by the failure of the customer to maintain its equipment in a satisfactory and/or safe operating
condition.
Sheet 22.01
7.7 INDIVIDUAL ELECTRIC METERS
Individual meters are not required:
(c) where alternative energy resources are used in connection with central heating, ventilating,
and air conditioning systems;
Sheet 28
10.2 For Customer's Equipment
Neither by inspection or non -rejection, nor in any other way, does the company give any
warranty expressed or implied, as to the adequacy, safety, or other characteristics of any
structures, equipment, wires conduit, appliances, or devices owned, installed, or maintained by
the customer, or leased by the customer from third parties.
Project Cost Information
NorthWind@ 100 Wind Turbine Proposal
For The City of Bethel
Prepared for;
John Sargent
Grant Development Manager
City of Bethel, AK
Submitted by:
STG, Inc.
11820 S Gambell Streeet
Anchorage, AK 99515
David E. Myers
907-522-9018
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Pricing and Payment Terms
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The installed costs to- this prnieet are in line Milt the costs incurred Nvith the t-wo previous
installations Joksook and. Kci,6gluk), which we performed in remote Alaska. As wi lr
KKasigluk. the foundations require piles that are augured in like, screws. Concrete also needs to
be used to stiffen the base. Thermolsyphrms are used to keep the permafrost from melting in the
surnmc^r. Barging in the crane. the concrete equipment, the drill and the 'aggregate and concre=e
adds si-mificant costs to this single u-trbine protject. In Conclusion. we will continue to -work at
finding cost savings with the other proleeL,; that we Nvill be conducting in Chevak, Hooper Bay;
Savoonga, and M koryuk in the summer of 2008.
To help illustrate the sigh costs of construction projects in remote Alaska, especially- for
dit'ficult sites, the. product (,turbine, controls, and inicgration) is 51 % of the total, vatile the
construct and install piece (inclu.ding geotech surveys and foundation design) are 49% of the
total. A. line item breakd(rvrn of these costs call be provided if requested.
Table S. Construct and Install Wind Turbine
---- Line Item
(,roll labor, services, materials and work relative to and
Line item Cost
incidental to the items listed)
1. Construction of civil drawings, pile testing and structural
foundation design, and Electrical Design
$59,500
2. Construction and installation of the wind turbine. All
transportation of equipment, foundation materials, disposal,
and clean up of the project. includes all as-builts and
warrantees.
$389,454
3. I1vd100 turbine and tower with necessary controls to
connect with the grid.
$304,450
4. Installation and commissioning support, remote monitoring
soft:=pare, project management and training for site personnel.
$47,150
Total for Turnkey Project
$799 554
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Table 5. Construct and Install 3 Wind Turbines
Line Item
(All labor, services, materials and work relative to and
Line Item Cost
incidental to the items listed)
1. Construction of civil drawings, pile testing and structural
foundation design
$68,700
2. Construction and installation of 3 NW100 wind turbines. All
transportation of equipment, disposal, and clean up of the
project. Includes all as-builts and warrantees.
$1,288,082
3. 3 each NW100 turbines and towers with necessary controls
to connect with the grid.
$988,500
4. Installation and commissioning support, remote monitoring
software, project management and training for site personnel.
$47,150
Total for Turnkey Project
$2,392,432
Additional Terms:
• The above pricing is for budgetary purposes only and is subject to change based on
fluctuating material and transportation costs.
Email from Brett Pingree, Wind Business Manager
With Distributed Energy Systems, Manufacturer of the NW 100
Hi John, I just wanted to let you know that things were progressing well with your proposal. One change I
wanted to tell you about is that STG, Inc will submit the turnkey proposal to you and we will subcontract to
them. We decided this was a much better approach for you and for us. STG has an office, vehicles and
staff in Bethel and in addition to being an Alaskan based construction company they are much better
positioned to be your lead on this project.
We have submitted our proposal to STG and we are going over the final details tomorrow. It is for one
turbine, installed. STG will delivery the complete and final proposal to you on Monday. Dave Myers is the
STG lead on this project.
We did not touch the grant proposal as it is my understanding that you already submitted this and
received the award. I will note, to the project and the City of Bethel's benefit, that with this proposal we
are now using a 21 m rotor and a 37 m tower. That will improve the energy production of one
NorthWind100 turbine from 220,000 kWhours to 260,000 kWhours per year! You will want to update your
financial analysis to reflect that.
Call me anytime throughout this process.
Brett Pingree
Wind Business Manager
Distributed Energy Systems
29 Pitman Road
Barre, VT 05641
Direct: +01.802.461.2942
Main: +01.802.461.2955
Fax: +01.802.461.2998
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John Sargent
City of Bethel
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Bethel, AK 99559
RE: City of Bethel insurance for wind turbines
Dear Mr. Sargent:
The City of Bethel has sufficient liability insurance coverage in its existing insurance policy to
cover the City's purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of one or more commercial
wind turbines. For purposes of the City's insurance policy, each installed wind turbine will be
considered equivalent to a City building and thus have a $25,000 deductible associated with it.
At an installed price of $800,000, the deductible amount represents only 3.12% of the cost to
completely replace it.
The City's increased insurance cost per year to cover the loss or damage of the property (wind
turbine, tower, foundation, and electrical equipment necessary for connection, protection, and
operation of the turbine) is expected to be 4% of the value (cost to purchase, install,
commission). You can use this figure in your economic feasibility calculations.
Please advise me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Doug Brown
Insurance Broker
Email from Dave Myers, Project Manager, STG, Inc.
Warranty on NorthWind 100 Wind Turbines
Subject: RE: Bethel Wind
To: "'John Sargent"' <jsargent@cityofbethel.net>
From: "Dave Myers" <dave.stginc@gci.net>
Date: 10/06/2008 08:52 AM
Good morning — The turbines come with a standard 2 year warranty and a limited extended warranty is
available for an additional 3 years for $3000.00 per year per turbine.
I could work up something for after that, but it would be for general maintenance only.
David E. Myers
Project Manager, STG Inc.
Ph: (907) 522-9018
Fax: (907) 522-9003
Please vist our website at: www.stginc.cc
Email from AVEC's Brent Petrie Verifying Low Maintenance Cost of NW 100
John: Here is a statement:
"AVEC operates three turbines each at Toksook Bay and Kasigluk for a total of six. All of these turbines
have been under warranty from commissioning in July 2006 until July of this year (2008). We have been
using Northern Power on a T&M basis to conduct a spring and fall maintenance trip each year which is
averaging $20,000 per year for the six turbines."
John -After subtracting station use, the six turbines delivered 974,363 kWh to the local grids in 2007.
$20,000 divided by 974,363 kWh gives an O&M cost of $0.0206 per kWh or rounded up to 2.1 cents per
kWh.
Brent
From: John Sargent [mailto:jsargent@cityofbethel.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 10:18 PM
To: Brent Petrie
Subject: Wind Energy Email
Brent, would you please send me an email in reply to this message that states that your cost to operate
six NorthWind 100 wind turbines in western Alaska was $20,000. Was that with a contract? Did you use
your own people? Did you pay as you needed to have the maintenance service provided?
I have another meeting at 11 am tomorrow. Will you please give our subcommittee report. Thank you.
John Sargent
Grant Development Manager
City of Bethel
P.O. Box 1388
Bethel, AK 99559
907-543-1386
907-543-1388 fax
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Email from David Myers, Project Manager with STG, Inc.
Verifying $95,000 benefit if his company installs all four NorthWind 100
at once vs. installing one and then three
From: "Dave Myers" <dave.stginc@gci.net>
To: "'John Sargent"' <j sargent@cityofbethel. net>
Date: 10/04/2008 11:21 AM
Subject: RE: Bethel Wind
John, the attached pricing should be valid through December of this year. NPS is expecting the turbine
price to go up after the New Year, but I don't yet have a feel for how much. Because of this, you really
should consider purchasing a turbine for you partially funded project from the previous grant award.
Also, I would say the savings of around $95,000 would be realized by combining this project with that
from you previous award. You would save in the areas of mobilization, commissioning, survey,
permitting, etc...
David E. Myers
Project Manager, STG Inc.
Ph: (907) 522-9018
Fax: (907) 522-9003
Please vist our website at: www.stginc.cc