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APPENDICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Certificate of Public Convenience & Necessity
2. Corporate Resolution
3. Project Maps
4. Reconnaissance Report & Photos
5. Schedule
6. Resume’s
7. Letters of Support
8. Cost Worksheet
9. Grant Budget Form
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE & NECESSITY
CORPORATE RESOLUTION
PROJECT MAPS
RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
& PHOTOS
Schubee Lake Visit July 28, 2009
Vernon Neitzer and Danny Gonce helicopter via Temsco A‐Star (pilot Jessie) to Schubee Lake (aka Long
Lake) at 8 am with inflatable boat and motor. The weather is clear, warm and sunny with light breeze
off from the glacier on the East side. The best landing sites are opposite the glacier on the north beach
of the arm that extends to the east. Helicopter altimeter read 3280 ft. GPS recorded 3333 ft elevation.
Schubee Glacier has receded uncovering the east arm of the lake in the last 50 years. There is maybe
800 feet of glacier that still borders the lake but has no depth. The largest inlet stream appears from a
small cave under this ice. Above the lake more glacier lies on a rock bench that extends to the west
and several more streams of water descend from this area. The entire drainage basin is well defined
and cut off from the ice field to the east.
The boat was equipped with a depth sounder. A GPS was used to track the lake perimeter at a depth of
10 to 15 feet. The GPS calculated the enclosed area at 259 acres. There is perhaps another 10 acres of
lake that is shallower than 10 feet. The depth sounder was then used to search for the deepest part of
the lake. This was found to be several hundred feet out from the near vertical wall on the south end of
the lake. Deepest recorded depth was 340 feet. Numerous waypoints and corresponding lake depths
were recorded.
Boat landing was made at the lake outlet. The outlet area has a plowed up narrow berm of rocks that
rises 8 to 15 feet above the lake and extends 400 feet to the north of the outlet and 500 feet to the
south of the outlet. A profile of the top of the terminal moraine at the outlet was taken using a sight
level and rod. Measurements are attached. Water is leaking through the terminal moraine in numerous
places. The area north of the outlet has the most leakage (<2 cfs).
The lake water was very turbid near the inlet area along the base of the glacier with visibility increasing
to about 10 feet in the outlet area. Surface water temperature varied from 39 F to 45 F. A temperature
profile was taken in front of the outlet where lake depth was about 140 feet. The lake has “turned over”
with the warmest water on the surface. See below.
The outlet stream discharge was gauged at 85 cfs using a Global velocity meter and tape measure.
Results are attached. Vegetation on the lake shore indicates that the lake level was higher than normal
and was likely at peak runoff.
Downstream of the outlet there are a couple of large benches, the first about 50 feet below the lake and
the second 100 feet or more below the lake. The outlet stream splits and is braided in these bench
areas but recombines again further downstream. The west side of the Lynn Canal is visible from the
outlet area. Below the benches the terrain drops off rapidly and the stream forms what is locally known
as Long Falls.
Cell phone service was limited with the best signal at the outlet area. Skagway VHF base station came in
clear but hand held radios lacked transmit power to get out. Temsco 500 (pilot John) returns Vern to
Skagway Danny to Haines 6:30pm . Photos are R/Engineering/Schubee Lake
Schubee Lake Outlet
28‐Jul‐09
Weather: Clear sky light breeze from Glacier (south)
Vern Neitzer Danny Gonce
Gage Outlet discharge
Sta Depth V (ft/sec) Q (cfs)
6.4 to 9 .3 avg 1.1 avg 0.33 South Side of rock
10.7 0.85 1.4 0.95 N edge of rock
12 0.55 2.1 1.155
13 1.4 1.6 2.24
14 1.2 3.6 4.32
15 1.5 3.7 5.55
16 1.5 3.8 5.7
17 1.35 4.1 5.535
18 1.5 4.2 6.3
19 2.2 3.4 7.48
20 2.3 3.2 7.36
21 1.8 4 7.2
22 1.5 4.3 6.45
23 1.4 4 5.6
24 1.1 4 4.4
25 1 3.7 3.7
26 0.9 3 2.7
27 0.9 3 2.7
28 1 2.8 2.8
29 0.6 2.8 1.68
30 0.6 2.1 0.63
Edge of rock on N
shore
84.78
Outlet area profile following crest of outlet area glacial berm to the
NORTH
Sta Rod Sighting Elevation Ref to Lake
0+0 5.5 Lake outlet N side
0+20 12.2 BS 6.7
0+45 9.2 BS 10.4
0+70 4.4 BS 9.3
0+95 4.2 BS 8
1+20 5.8 BS 8.3
1+45 9.4 BS 12.2
1+70 6.4 BS 13.1
1+95 6.9 BS 14.5
2+20 6 BS 15
2+45 3.7 BS 13.2
2+70 6.5 BS 14.2
2+95 2.4 BS 11.1
3+20 2.2 BS 7.8
3+45 6.1 BS 8.4
3+70 6.4 BS 9.3
3+95 10.6 BS 14.4
4+15 13.3 BS 22.2
Outlet area profile following crest of outlet area glacial berm to the
SOUTH
Sta Rod Sighting Elevation Ref to Lake
0+0 5.5 Lake outlet S side
0+15 12 BS 6.5
0+35 11.2 BS 12.2
0+60 9.9 BS 16.6
0+85 6.5 BS 17.6
1+10 3.6 BS 15.7
1+35 7.6 BS 17.8
1+60 3.9 BS 16.2
1+85 4 BS 14.7
2+10 4.7 BS 13.9
2+35 5.3 BS 13.7
2+60 7 BS 15.2
2+85 4.8 BS 14.5
3+10 2.9 BS 11.9
3+35 6.8 BS 13.2
3+60 8.3 BS 16
3+85 6 BS 16.5
4+10 6 BS 17
4+35 3.6 BS 15.1
4+60 2.6 BS 12.2
4+85 5.5 BS 12.2
5+10 7 BS 13.7
5+30 12.7 BS 20.9
Water temperature profile in front of outlet where depth was ~240'
Depth Temp F
5 42.3
15 41.5
25 40.6
35 40.6
45 40.4
55 40.4
65 40.5
75 40.5
85 40.6
95 40.7
SCHEDULE
PHASE II: Feasibility Analysis
FERC Preliminary Permit Application
USFS Special Use Permit Application
Stream Gage Installation
Hydrology Studies
Conceptual Design/Optimization
Geotechnical Reconnaissance
Draft Feasibility Report
Environmental Scoping
Final Feasibility Report
PHASE III: Final Design and Permitting
Field Studies
Permits Application Preparation
Permits Application Processing
Final Design
PHASE IV: Construction
Q3 Q4 Q1
2010 2011
Q2 Q3 Q4
2013
Q3 Q4Q1
2014 2015
Q1 Q2Q2
SCHUBEE LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
2012
Q3 Q4 Q4
2016-17
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4Q3Q1Q2Q1Q2
RESUME’S
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
HAINES BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 09-01-149 Adopted
A resolution of the Haines Borough Assembly recognizing the
need for a new, cost-effective, environmentally appropriate,
reliable, and renewable source of electric power for
citizens of the Haines Borough, and supporting the efforts
of Alaska Power & Telephone, Inc. (AP&T) to develop a
project to address this need.
WHEREAS, the Haines Borough is committed to replacing fossil
fuel-based energy production wherever and whenever possible with
energy produced reliably, efficiently and at a reasonable cost
from renewable sources, and
WHEREAS, at a January 20, 2009 meeting, the Haines Borough
Energy Sustainability Commission recommended that the Assembly
support efforts by AP&T to secure funding to do additional design
and data gathering for hydro electric sources including but not
limited to Connelly Lake and Schubee Lake to help inform the
public process prior to permitting, and
WHEREAS, electricity has
products as the energy
transportation, and
the potential
resource used
to
for
replace petroleum
home heating and
WHEREAS, current hydro-electric power production infrastructure
is inadequate to provide for present demand for power, and
therefore cannot meet potential increased demand for low cost
electric power to support new or expanded uses such as heat,
transportation, and industrial/commercial growth, and
WHEREAS, the demand for electric power in the Upper Lynn Canal
has periodically exhausted the installed capacity of the existing
hydroelectric generating system during the fall, winter, and
spring months, forcing the utility to generate power with diesel
generation equipment, resulting in higher rates for customers,
and
WHEREAS, AP&T proposes to investigate, permit, design, and
construct a hydroelectric facility in the most viable and
appropriate site in Upper Lynn Canal area, to address the energy
needs of the area, and
WHEREAS, the Haines Borough Assembly acknowledges there are risks
to any ecosystem in the vicinity of planned projects for
developing new energy resourceSj and
WHEREAS, AP&T has a long history of constructing hydroelectric
plants in Southeast Alaska while simultaneously providing for the
protection of the ecosystem within which the hydroelectric plant
is located;
Resolution 09-01-149
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Haines Borough Assembly
recognizes the need for increased electric power generation from
a renewable resource in the Upper Lynn Canal, and it endorses the
concept of creating new hydro-electric capacity in the region;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Haines Borough Assembly
supports the investigation, study, conceptual design, and initial
permitting of any potential projects by AP&T or others which can
be shown to provide reliable, cost effective, renewable energy in
a manner which does not adversely impact local rate payers, the
local economy, the watershed ecosystems, or the traditional uses
of the area;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Haines Borough Assembly has an
interest in participating as a partner in any power generation
project that would promote and ensure the lowest possible rates
for its citizens, provide for the greatest reliability and future
growth, and create potential for the Borough to realize revenue
from the sale of excess power to commercial users.
ATTEST:
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Memo
To: Tom Bolen, Haines Borough Manager
From: Stephanie Scott, Energy & Sustainability Coordinator
Cc: Commissioners, Energy & Sustainability Commission
Date: January 21, 2009
Re : Recommendation to the Borough Assembly regarding the
Connelly Lake Hydro Electric Project proposal from Alaska
Power & Telephone (APT) before the Committee of the
Whole, January 21, 2009
The Energy & Sustainability Commission crafted the following recommendation
to the Assembly during its January 20, 2009 Commission meeting.
The Energy & Sustainability Commission recommends that the Assembly
support efforts by APT to secure funding to do additional design and data
gathering for hydro electric sources including but not limited to Connelly
Lake and Schubee Lake to help inform the public process prior to
permitting.
During debate following the making and seconding of the motion, “support” was
defined as “support for the grant and the uses of the grant.”
The motion carried 7 to 1. Commissioner Wackerman was absent, Commissioner
Holmes voted in the negative, and Commissioner Gonce accepted the Chairʼs
ruling that he had a conflict of interest and did not vote.
COST WORKSHEET
Renewable Energy Fund Round 3
Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet
RFA AEA10-015 Application Cost Worksheet Page 1 10-7-09
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. 30 GWh maximum annual hydroelectric output
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt 1
i. Number of generators/boilers/other
grid, leave this section blank)
7 hydro units, 8 diesel
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 8,828 kW hydro, 9,915 kW diesel
iii. Generator/boilers/other type Hydro and diesel
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other Varies
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other Varies
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor $125,000 approx.
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor $40,000 approx., excluding fuel
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh] 27,440,000 kWh (2007)
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal] 100,000 gal/yr (avg.)
Other
iii. Peak Load 4,900 kW
iv. Average Load 2,800 kW
v. Minimum Load 1,500 kW
vi. Efficiency Varies
vii. Future trends Moderate growth
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
1 The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
Association, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Municipal Light and Power.
Renewable Energy Fund Round 3
Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet
RFA AEA10-015 Application Cost Worksheet Page 2 10-7-09
3. Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other)
[kWh or MMBtu/hr]
6,000 kW
b) Proposed Annual electricity or heat production (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 30,000,000 kWh max.
ii. Heat [MMBtu]
c) Proposed Annual fuel Usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
iv. Other
4. Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system $36,000,000 (est. cost of Phase IV)
b) Development cost $4,200,000 (est. cost of Phase I, II, and III)
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $250,000 (2009 est.)
d) Annual fuel cost No fuel cost
5. Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 650,000 gal/yr (by cruise ships, increasing as ULC loads grow)
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Price of displaced fuel $3.00/gal (2009), 3.75% escalation for 20 years
c) Other economic benefits Potential revenue source to State from sales to cruise ships
d) Amount of Alaska public benefits Reduced diesel emissions; reduced PCE (not calculated)
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale $0.20/kWh (sales to cruise ships)
7. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 2.9 with sale of 9,000 MWh/yr to cruise ships
Payback Not calculated
GRANT BUDGET FORM
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Round III Grant Budget Form 10-7-09
Milestone or Task
Phase II – Feasibility Analysis and Conceptual
Design
Anticipated
Completion Date
RE- Fund
Grant Funds
Grantee
Matching
Funds
Source of Matching
Funds:
Cash/In-kind/Federal
Grants/Other State
Grants/Other
TOTALS
FERC Preliminary Permit application September, 2010 $ 4,000 $ 1,000 Cash, labor & benefits $ 5,000
USFS Special Use Permit application September, 2010 $ 4,000 $ 1,000 Cash, labor & benefits $ 5,000
Stream gage installation November, 2010 $ 20,000 $ 5,000 Cash, labor & benefits $ 25,000
Hydrology studies December, 2010 $ 4,000 $ 1,000 Cash $ 5,000
Conceptual design/optimization February, 2011 $ 64,000 $ 16,000 Cash $ 80,000
Geotechnical reconnaissance February, 2011 $ 20,000 $ 5,000 Cash $ 25,000
Draft feasibility report April, 2011 $ 12,000 $ 3,000 Cash $ 15,000
Environmental scoping September, 2011 $ 24,000 $ 6,000 Cash $ 30,000
Final feasibility report October, 2011 $ 8,000 $ 2,000 Cash $ 10,000
TOTALS $ 160,000 $ 40,000 $ 200,000
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits $ 128,000 $ 32,000 Direct labor & benefits $ 160,000
Travel & Per Diem $ 16,000 $ 4,000 $ 20,000
Equipment $ $ $
Materials & Supplies $ $ $
Contractual Services $ 16,000 $ 4,000 Cash $ 20,000
Construction Services $ $ $
Other $ $ $
TOTALS $ 160,000 $ 40,000 $ 200,000
Renewable Energy Fund Grant Round III Grant Budget Form 10-7-09
Project Milestones that should be addressed in Budget Proposal
Reconnaissance Feasibility Design and Permitting Construction
1. Project scoping and
contractor solicitation.
2. Resource identification
and analysis
3. Land use, permitting, and
environmental analysis
5. Preliminary design
analysis and cost
4. Cost of energy and
market analysis
5. Simple economic analysis
6. Final report and
recommendations
1. Project scoping and
contractor solicitation.
2. Detailed energy resource
analysis
3. Identification of land and
regulatory issues,
4. Permitting and
environmental analysis
5. Detailed analysis of
existing and future energy
costs and markets
6. Assessment of
alternatives
7. Conceptual design
analysis and cost estimate
8. Detailed economic and
financial analysis
9, Conceptual business and
operations plans
10. Final report and
recommendations
1. Project scoping and
contractor solicitation for
planning and design
2. Permit applications (as
needed)
3. Final environmental
assessment and
mitigation plans (as
needed)
4. Resolution of land use,
right of way issues
5. Permit approvals
6. Final system design
7. Engineers cost estimate
8. Updated economic and
financial analysis
9. Negotiated power sales
agreements with
approved rates
10. Final business and
operational plan
1. Confirmation that all
design and feasibility
requirements are
complete.
2. Completion of bid
documents
3. Contractor/vendor
selection and award
4. Construction Phases –
Each project will have unique
construction phases,
limitations, and schedule
constraints which should be
identified by the grantee
5. Integration and testing
6. Decommissioning old
systems
7. Final Acceptance,
Commissioning and Start-
up
8. Operations Reporting