Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolden Valley Electric Waste Heat and Healy Final AppRenewable Energy Fund Round 3~ALASKA ,_,ENERGY AUTHOR1TY Grant Application Application Forms and Instructions The following forms and instructions are provided to assist you in preparing your application for a Renewable Energy Fund Grant. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA) and the forms are available online at: http://www.akeneravauthority.org/REFund-lII.html I Grant Application I GrantApp3.doc I Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of information Form required to submit a complete application. Applicants should use the I form to assure all information is provided and attach additional I l information as required. Application Cost I Costworksheet3.d Summary of Cost information that should be addressed by applicants Worksheet ' oc in preparinQ.. their aQQiication. Grant Budget Form GrantBudget3.doc A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of costs by milestone and a summary of funds available and requested to com(:liete the work for which funds are being ~uested. Grant Budget Form GrantBudgetinstr Instructions for completing the above grant budget form. Instructions • uctions3.pdf • If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application forms for each project. • Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application. • If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide milestones and grant budget for completion of each phase. • If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. • If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in reviewing your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed. REMINDER: • Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no statutory exemptions apply. • All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final recommendations are made to the legislature. • In accordance with 3 MC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or proprietary company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the Authority. If you want information is to be kept confidential the applicant must: o Request the information be kept confidential. o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their application. o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept confidential. If the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a public record in accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon request. AEA 10-015 Application Page 1 of 20 10/7/2009 i Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 SECTION 1 -APPLICANT INFORMATION . Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Golden Valley Electric Association Type of Entity: An electric cooperative operating in Interior Alaska Physical Address Mailing Address P. O. Box 71249 758 Illinois Street Fairbanks, AK 99707 Fairbanks, AK 99701 EmailTelephone Fax kklamal@gvea.com451·5645 (907) 451·5657 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT Name Title Kate Lamal Vice President of Power Supply Dave Hoffman Healy Plant Manager Mailing Address P. O. Box 71249 Fairbanks, AK 99707 Telephone Fax Email 907-451· 907-458-6388 kklamal@gvea.com 5645 dhoffman@gvea.com 11.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS i Please check as appropriate. Ifyou 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) XX An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessi ty under AS 42.05, orI An independent power producer in accordance with 3 Me 107.695 (a) (1). or A local government, or A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities); i l§ 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 ) l§ 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. l§ 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.) l§ 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. AEAlO-0l5 Grant Application Page 2 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund 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 ofthe application. A Feasibility and Planning Project to Recapture aud Utilize Waste Heat from the Healy Clean Coal 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. Healy, Alaska 2.3 PROJECT TYPE Put X in boxes as appropriate 2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type Wind Biomass or Bio-fuels Hydro, includi ng run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas XX Heat Recovery from existi ng sources Hydrokinetic Solar Storage of Renewable Other (Describe) 2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase{s) for this Request (Check all that apply) XX Reconnaissance ~n and Permitting Ixx Feasibility truction and Commissioning XX Conceptual Design 2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project. Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) proposes to conduct the preliminary feasibility study, feasibility analysis, and resource assessment to determine the necessary conceptual des ign and construction to build and operate a community greenhouse located in Healy, Alaska, and to determine the optimal business structure for the operation. The greenhouse will utilize waste heat from the Healy Clean Coal Plant as its main energy source, and will create a working partnership between several public and private entities in the Healy community to demonstrate teach and encourage resource recycling, alternative energy, and local food production AEAI0-0IS Grant Application Page 3 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund IJ&SALASKAiiiiI:J ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 12.5 PROJECT BENEFIT . Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel costs, lower energy costs, etc.) The Healy Clean Coal Project CHCCP) will be brought on line during the first half of 2011. The project will explore the opportunity of using warm water (normally discharged directly into the Nenana River) to heat a greenhouse year-round which will provide vegetable production to benefit the Healy comm unity. Technically, there is plenty of water that can be used for the project, but the economics of the project are unknown. The proposed grant will be used to gather the data needed to determine if there is a business case for a successful and sustainable community greenhouse project. The Denali Borough, the Denali Borough School District and Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. will be primary partners in the feasibility study and business plan development. We understand that there are several business configurations that will need to be evaluated to find the best fit for the community and the local residents. The Borough is interested in the project as it has the potential to create jobs and provide locally grown produce for a community with no large grocery store and no ready source of fresh produce, and a potential source of local produce for public programs and tourism businesses in the area. The school district is interested in the project as it will be used as a place to teach chi Idren how to grow their own food, and can provide internships and other job opportunities. GVEA is interested is finding beneficial uses of the waste heat as well as supporting the community. The Alaskan public will benefit by the demonstration of this waste heat recovery concept and look for other low-grade waste heat to utilize in similar space heating applications. Reducing fuel burned for the greenhouse will result in lower NOx, CO, and C02 emissions from the gas turbine. 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. Total Grant Request: $ 95,190 Total Match From Project Partners: $ 72.200 TOTAL DIRECT PROJECT COST: $167,390 12.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMMARY i 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. $ 95,190 2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $ 72,200 (GVEA match) 2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $167,390 AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 4 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 I Project Costs & Benefits (Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully operational project) 2.7.4 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet including estimates through construction) $167,390 2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ 24,000 (for fuel savings in heating the greenhouse) 2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in terms of dollars please provide that number here and explain how you calculated that number in your application (Section 5.) $ 0 SECTION 3 -PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application. 3.1 Project Manager Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include a resume and references for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project management assistance from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section. Mr. Dave Hoffman, GVEA Healy Plant Manager, will be the Project Manager. Please see his resume' in Appendix A. 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.) Project Schedule: 1. Project Scoping (ongoing from 07/10 to 06/11) 2. Selection of the contractor for feasibility study and planning (by07/10) 3. Identify land and land use permitting and regulatory issues (by 08/10) 4. Create Conceptual Business and Operational plans (by 12/10) 5. Determination of costs for implementation plan (by 01/11) 6. Create Implementation and Sustain ability Funding Plan (by 02/11) 7. Receipt of study and decisions on scope of project/approval by project partners (by 04/11) 8. Final Report and Recommendations delivered to key stakeholders and AEA (by 06/11) 9. Draft and Submit Grant Applications for implementation phase (by 06/11) AEA1O-015 Grant Application Page 5 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 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.) Project Milestones: Feasibility Analysis, Resource Assessment, and Conceptual Design A detailed evaluation of technical, economic1 financial, and operational considerations will be made to narrow the focus as well as the final design for construction purp oses. A feasibility study will be completed in whole or in large part by an independent third party to ensure that the greatest objectivity is given to the analysis. Golden Valley Electric Association l the Denali Boroughl and the De nali Borough School District are prepared to work with their Project Steering Com mittee and a planning consultant to involve a variety of expertise in the feasibility analysis and compile information for an objective financial review. The feasibility study and planning activity will include the following elements: • Statement of purpose and overriding goals for pursuit of a community greenhouse. • Discussion of the history, current status and future prOjection for community greenhouse support and use through the Denali Borough. • Review of various development alternatives, design and construction types as well as technology and equipment needs. • Review of proposed system to utilize GVEA waste heat produced from hot water released from the Healy Power Plant. Identification and analysiS of collection system alternatives, assessment of project site, completion of annual energy production profilel conceptual system designl conceptual integration deSign, and identification of any technical barriers. This will include site control and lease length determinations. • Appraisal and discussion of most likely ownership and development partners as well as management/staffing organizational needs and considerations. • Analysis of operations based on a review of other similar facilities and determination of potential community involvementl support and benefits. • Review of legal requirem entsl regulatory considerations and permits necessary for a community greenhouse operation. • Assessment and overview of environmental considerations necessary for development of the community greenhouse and a plan for addressing these considerations. • Development of comprehensive financial pro formas. Including pro formas with projected revenues and expenses. • A projection of start~up costs (including design and construction) to begin operations. • A realistiC cash flow projection that assumes differing client use levels as well as all potential sources of income based on scenarios resulting in operations and maintenance costs. • A detailed financial operations plan that outlines proposed operating expenses such as: facility operations and maintenancel lease fees, staffing requirementsl insurancel utilitiesl taxes I financing and contingency costs . • A review of potential sources of funding and financing options. AEA10~015 Grant Application Page 6 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund~ALASKA , iiii::J ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 Incorporation offeasibility findinas into a business plan: Based on the feasibility phase outcomes, a draft business plan will be completed by the owners/operators of the proposed operation. This will ensure a greater level of onsite decision making and understanding of the business operations. The planning consultant will work closely with the owners/operators in the writing of the business plan. The business plan will build from initial feasibility analysis findings, and will address, at a minimum, the following additional elements: • A description of the business model determined most feasible based on feasibility study outcomes, public input and strategic decisions. • A discussion of the organization that will pursue development including mission, vision, and leadership. • A discussion of business ownership, staffing and management. An organizational chart, job descriptions, employee availability and anticipated salary ranges. • A review of potential facility development partners, anchor tenants, and future infrastructure development needs. • A marketing analysis describing the most likely target rna rkets to be pursued and strategies for pursuit of those markets. • An analysis reviewing the overall economiC benefits to the Denali Borough and other regional commu nities. • Financial performance including revenue and expense assumptions and projections for start-up and operations of initial years. • A full and comprehe nsive business execution plan to outline timeframes for development. The business plan will include the following chapters and/or sections: • Executive Summary • Statement of Purpose • Description of Business • Location • Description of Products/Services • Market Research • Competitive Overview o Pricing Comparisons • Marketing Plan • Ownership (Operational Model)/Management • Staffing Plan -(Training, Job Descriptions, Needs) • Business Implementation Plan -Start-up timing of events o Pricing Decisions o Accounting/Bookkeeping/Taxes o Insurance o Legal form of ownership o Technology and communication considerations • Business Exit Strategy/Succession Plan • Financial Statements o Forecasting funding needs • Sources of Funding -Grants and Loans o Discussion of potential finanCing strategies o Create Funding Plan • Appendix -Resumes and Standard Docum ents AEAlO-015 Grant Application Page 7of20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 3.4 Project Resources Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the project. Include any partnerships or commitme nts 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. Personnel will include the Project Manager, Project Sponsor, Planning Consultant, GVEA Engineering staff, and GVEA Marketing Department staff. Please see attached resume's in Appendix A. Project Partners will include GVEA, the Denali Borough, and the Denali Borough School District. Other potential partners may include Lausen's Dependable Disposal, a Healy-based garbage hauling and pumping service, and the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service's Energy Specialist. Other key stakeholders either involved or benefiting from this project will include the adult citizens and school-age students of Healy, Alaska, and transient visitors to Healy who are part of a tour group or traveling through independently during the tourist season (May ­ September). 3.5 Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. The GVEA Project Manager will be funded at .50FTE for work on this proposed project over the 12 months of the project. Reports to AEA will be submitted quarterly that contain project status, schedule updates, and expenditures. 3.6 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. The waste heat supply is not available when the Healy Power Plant is off-line. While it is expected that the HCCP would be online continually, a back-up source of temporary heat will be built into the greenhouse project. In addition to heat, the greenhouse will require electricity for cooling in the summer (through the use of fans), and to power grow lights in the shoulder seasons and (if determined) the winter. Availability of excess electricity from GVEA will be researched, and the project's implementation/sustainability budget will factor in any costs not donated. As a member-owned cooperative, the best business model to apply to this project will need to be determined. The feasibility study will research business models for the project, including a community cooperative with working members receiving a percentage share of produce; retail to the community and/or local businesses; and harvest donation to local public programs who utilize fresh, frozen, or canned produce. Since produce often ripens all at once in a short period of time, there is the possibility that all of the harvested produce may not be able to be immediately consumed in its fresh state. The project will include planning for a public canning and freezing workshop to preserve excess produce from the project. A Cooperative Extension Service Home Economist will be used to teach this workshop to local volunteers in the high school's home economics room, and the need for freezers to store prod uce will be addressed in the business plan. AEAI0-015 Grant Application Page 8 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 SECTION 4 -PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS • Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of theRFA. • The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you propose to undertJllke with grant funds. • Ifyou are applying for grant funding for more than one phase ofa project provide a plan andgrant budget form for completion ofeach phase. • If some work has a/ready been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an adva nced phase is warranted. 4.1 Proposed Energy Resource Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available. Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be available for the market to be served by your project. The Healy Power Plant typically burns 8200 -8500 MMBTU of coal per day to generate 610 ­ 625 MWH of electricity. Of the total input, approximately 25% is converted to electrici ty. The remainder (75&, or 6200 MMBTU per day) is either lost or intentionally rejected as waste heat in the process. The Healy Power Plant currently pumps wate r out of the Nenana River, through the plant's condenser for cooling, and directly back into the river. Typical summer operating parameters are two circulating pumps in operation with a total circulating water flow of 14,000 gpm and 32°F temperature rise. Because of colder water, winter conditions include one Circulating pump in operation with a 10,000 gpm flow and 42°F temperature rise. The heat rejection back to the Nenana River is upwards of 60% of the coal burned. This proposed feasibility and planning project will determine the viability and best methods to use for a heat recovery system that can provide the necessary year-round heat and growing conditions for a community greenhouse in Healy. The project will be built on the banks of the Nenana River just north of the existing Heal y Power Plant river intake location and will discharge on land that is owned by GVEA and is part of the Healy Power Plant site. The feasibility study will also determine the best business model for providing the fresh, frozen or canned produce from the greenhouse to the Healy community. 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. In 1989, the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Coal Technology Program selected Healy as a demonstration plant to use experimental technology to burn waste coal. The Healy Clean Coal Power Plant began burning coal in 1998 and generated power intermittently through 1999 in its testing phase. The plant was shut down in 2000. Talks between AIDEA and GVEA to resolve disputes were unsuccessful. In 2005, AIDEA filed a lawsuit against GVEA. Subsequent mediation did not result in resolution, but the entities a greed to terms for a sale, which when complete (estimated by January 2010), will end all litigation on the project and clear the remaining AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 10 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 obstacles to allow the restart of power generation from Coal Power Plant. Golden Valley Electric Association intends to run the Healy Clean Coal Power Plant (HCCP) with the existing "Clean Coal Technology" under existing environm ental permits. The goal of the 1990's Clean Coal Technology program was to find a way to burn this vast resource more cleanly and help achieve national energy independence. GVEA is currently approaching this goal, as the permitted em ission levels for both power plants is lower than the original permit for just the existing Healy Power Plant alone. GVEA has a proven track record of owning and operating a coal plant. Getting HCCP up and running strengthens the local economy by using local coal resources. When operational, the plant will provide 50 megawatts of competitively-priced power to the Railbelt region of Alaska. HCCP will provide jobs, help and diversify GVEA's fuel resources, which in turn helps stabilize the cost of power to members while providing for the future power generation needs of Interior Alaskans. AIDEA constructed and owns HCCP. The project was partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Coal Technology Program in their efforts to research and develop clean burning coal technology. Usibelli Coal Mine partnered in the project as the coal supplier. GVEA originally participated as the future operator and power purchaser, but in January 2009 agreed to purchase the plant from AIDEA in addition to operating the plant. The purchase of HCCP will be complete and the plant will be owned by GVEA prior to the start of the greenhouse feasibility study. 4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used Briefly discuss your understanding of th e existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources. GVEA uses an economic dispatch model for supplying power to customers. Electric power conserved internally (to the HCCP project )by GVEA effectively eliminates the cost of fuel required to generate the 410 kw of the highest cost power, depending on the power generation units in service at the time. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. As a member-owned cooperative, reducing fuel consumption in GVEA's power plants directly reduces GVEA customer charges. The direct im pact this project will have on GVEA customers in Healy will be qualitative with t he potential of new jobs at a community greenhouse, fresh vegetables year-round for Healy citizens to partake in, and educational opportunities and projects for the Denali Borough School District to undertake involving the greenhouse environment and agriculture/horticulture during the school year. AEAI0-015 Grant Application Page 11 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 4.3 Proposed System Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues. 4.3.1 System Design Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system: • A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location • Optimum installed capacity • Anticipated capacity factor • Anticipated annual generation • Anticipated barriers • Basic integration concept • Delive methods The system to be developed will be determined during the course of this feasibility and planning phase of the project. Potential system design, permitting and environmental issues will all be identified during this process as well. GVEA will own the source of waste heat, the greenhouse and any surrounding land used for agricultural purposes. 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. GVEA is the legal owner of the land under and surrounding the Healy Power Plant site. They will grant access to all project partners involved in the gree nhouse project. 4.3.3 Permits Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to add ress . outstanding perm it issues. • List of applicable permits • Anticipated permitting timeline • Identi and discussion of tential barriers As this is a feasibility and planning project, permitting requirements will be researched and determined during the course of the project. 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 interfer ence • Aviation considerations • Visual, aesthetics impacts • Identi and discuss other tential barriers AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 12 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 This project will be located in a heavy industrial complex. Environmental issues will be identified along with the appropriate course of action to address them during the course of the feasibility and planning phase. It is anticipated, and will be confirmed or denied in the feasibility study, that lowering the temperature of the water returned to the river will mitigate any negative environmental impacts present in the absence of the greenhouse project. Since this project would convert part of the existing waste heat system stream into electricity and rerouted heat, its largest environmental impact would be a reduction of the temperature of the thermal plume into the Nenana River. 4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues (Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues) The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the source of their cost data. For example: Applicants Records or Analysis, Industry Standards, Consultant or Manufacturer's estimates. 4.4.1 Project Development Cost Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of the project. Cost information should include the following: • Total antiCipated project cost, and cost for this phase • Requested grant funding • Applicant matching funds -loans, capital contributions, in-kind • Identification of other funding sources • Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system • Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system Project Development Cost: GVEA Project Manager $78,000 in g rant funds Tasking for the project will be performed by GVEA's project staff. The Healy Plan Manager, Mr. Dave Hoffman will be the overall manager of this project and will have the day-to-day oversight and responsibility for fulfilling the goals and objectives of this project. $75 per hour x 1040 hours. Hourly rate includes a benefit rate of 25%. A & E conceptual design $0 in grant funds $ 6,000 match from GVEA GVEA will provide the A & E conceptual design work relevant to the project and provide it to project partners. This is an in-kind donation of staff time and wages totali ng $50 per hour x 120 hours x 1 engineer. This design work is a match from GVEA. GVEA Staff Oversight $0 in grant funds $65,000 match from GVEA The Project Sponsor, Ms. Kate Lamal, GVEA Vice President of Power Supply, will directly develop and manage the overall im plementation of the project by GVEA staff. The hourly rate is@ $125 per hour X 520 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%. Planning Consultant $12,500 in grant funds A planning consultant will be contracted to coordinate monthly planning meetings with the project partners to draft a viable feasibility study and project plan. @$125 per hour x 100 hours. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 13 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund~ALASKA , _)ENERGY A\JTtIORlTY Grant Application Round 3 Travel $ 1,290 in grant funds Three face-to-face meetings are planned for GVEA project staff to consult with other project partners located in Healy, and to meet with community members for the purpose of participating in the partner planning sessions and to provide project updates. Each day trip and will include 2 GVEA staff members. Amount is based on round trip mileage from Fairbanks to Healy via automobile ($0.45 per mile X 200 miles round trip x 2 persons x 3 trips) and GVEA's standard per diem rate ($125 per day x 2 people x 3 days). Audio-conferences $ 900 in grant funds The project partners will hold 9 audio-conference meetings during this project. The cost per audio-conference is $ 50 per hour x 9 meetings x 2 hours per meeting. Information distribution $0 in grant funds $ 1,200 match from GVEA GVEA marketing staff will develop presentation pieces utilizing print media and multi-media presentations (PowerPoint) to update the project partners and key stakeholders in the Healy community on the progress and results of the feasibility and planning project. The hourly rate is $30 per hour X 40 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%. Printing $ 2,500 in grant funds Cost of printing and/or duplicating the final report and findings of the feasibility study and project implementation plan for distribution to project partners, key stakeholders in the Healy community, and AEA. 50 pages x $.10/page x 500 copies, TOTAL GRANT REQUEST: $95,190 TOTAL HATCHFROHPROJECTPARTNERs: $72200 TOTAL DIRECT PROJECT COST: $167,390. 4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintena nee 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 the serve. Project operating and maintenance costs will be determined during the feasibility and planning phase. 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 • Pro sed rate of return from rant-funded ro'ect GVEA intends this to be a community service project which will benefit the residents of Healy. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 14 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 · 4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet · Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered · in evaluating the proje ct. Please see the attached AEA Cost Worksheet, Attachment B. SECTION 5-PROJECT BENEFIT Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings, and how the people ofAlaska will benefit from the project. The benefrt:s 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 ann ual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or programs that might be available) • Discuss the non-econom ic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project GVEA requests financial assistance from AEA to perform a comprehensive feasibility and planning project to determine the viability of installing a waste heat recovery system at the Healy Clean Coal Project. In 2005, the GVEA Board of Directors adopted a Green Power Pledge to supply 20% of the peak power load from renewable energy sources by 2014. This energy conservation project will help GVEA to meet the Green Power Pledge, and will directly benefit the residents located near the HCCP. The Alaskan public will benefit by the demonstration of this waste heat recovery project and look for other low grade waste heat to utilize in similar heating applications. Reducing fuel consumption will result in lower NOx, CO, and C02 emissions from the gas turbine into Alaska's air. Reducing electricity rates by conservation helps sustain all GVEA customers including local businesses and reSidents by lowering rates, and it provides a replicable conservation model for the community. The potential annual fuel displacement, anticipated annual revenue, potential annual incentives, and potential annual revenue streams will be determined through the course of this feasibility and planning phase of the project. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 15 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 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 A viable sustainability component will be discussed and determined during the course of this feasibility and planning phase of the project. Proposed business structure(s) and concepts will be considered a nd the most sustainable model will be chosen. A long-term maintenance and operations component will be included as part of the plan, and any operational issues that may arise during the life of the project will be identified. Operational costs for this community greenhouse project will be identified and will include support for backup and existing systems that are required to sustain operation. The overall savings and benefits of this project will be reported to stake holders on a regular basis. 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 I meet the requirements of previous grants. GVEA and its partners, the Denali Borough and the Denali Borough School District, are ready and willing to proceed with this feasibility and planning project immediately once grant approval is received. The partners have met several times to discuss their commitment to seeing this project through and each has committed to that end. No other grants have been requested or awarded for this feasibility and planning project. GVEA has been able and willing to meet the requirements of all previously received grants. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 16 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 SECTION 8-LOCAL SUPPORT 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. Letters of support are attached in Appendix D from the following: • Denali Borough Mayor • Denali Borough School District Superintendent • Lausen's Dependable Disposal Resolutions are attached in Appendix F from the following: • Golden Valley Electric Association Board of Directors • Denali Borough Assembly AEAlO-015 Grant Application Page 17 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 SECTION 9 -GRANT BUDGET Tell us how much you want in grant funds Include any investments to date and funding sources, how much is being requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an applicant. Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form -GrantBudget3.doc Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the project. Project Budget Narrative: GVEA Project Manager $78,000 in grant funds Tasking for the project will be performed by GVEA's project staff. The Healy Plan Manager, Mr. Dave Hoffman will be the overall manager of this project and will have the day-to-day oversight and responsibility for fulfilling the goals and objectives of this project. $75 per hour x 1040 hours. Hourly rate includes a benefit rate of 25%. A & E conceptual design $0 in grant funds $ 6,000 match from GVEA GVEA will provide the A &E conceptual design work relevant to the project and provide it to all project partners. This is an in-kind donation 0 f staff time and wages totaling $50 per hour x 120 hours x 1 engineer. This design work is a match from GVEA. GVEA Staff Oversight $0 in grant funds $65,000 match from GVEA The Project Sponsor, Ms. Kate Lamal, GVEA Vice President of Power Supply, will directly develop and manage the overall implementation of the project by GVEA staff. The hourly rate is@ $125 per hour X 520 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%. Planning Consultant $12,500 in grant funds A planning consultant will be contracted with in order to coordinate monthly planning meetings with the project partners for the purpose of drafting a viable feasibility study and project pi an. @$125 per hour x 100 hours. Travel $ 1.290 in grant funds Three face-to-face meetings are planned for GVEA project staff to consult with other project partners located in Healy and other concerned community members for the purpose of participating in the partner planning sessions and to provide project updates. Each trip will be 1 day and will include 2 GVEA staff members. Amount is based on round trip mileage from Fairbanks to Healy via automobile ($0.45 per mile X 200 miles round trip x 2 persons x 3 trips) and GVEA's standard per diem rate ($125 per day x 2 people x 3 days). Audio-conferences $ 900 in grant funds The project partners will hold 9 audio-conference meetings during the planning phase of this project. The cost per audio-conference is $ 50 per hour x 9 meetings x 2 hours per meeting. Information distribution $0 in grant funds $1.200 match from GVEA GVEA marketing staff will develop presentation pieces utilizing print media and multi-media presentations (PowerPoint) to update the project partners and key stakeholders in the Healy community on the progress and results of the feasibility and planning project. The hourly rate is $30 per hour X 40 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%. AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 18 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund~ALASKA , _ ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Round 3 Printing $ 2,500 in grant funds Cost of printing and/or duplicating the final report and findin gs of the feasibility study and project implementation plan for distribution to project partners, key stakeholders in the Healy community, and AEA. 50 pages x $.10/page x 500 copies. TOTAL GRANT REQUEST: $95,1.90 TOTAL MATCH fRJJMPROJECT PARTNERS: V2,200 TOTAL DIRECT PROJECT COST: $1.67,390 AEA1O-015 Grant Application Page 19 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application Round 3 SECTION 9 -ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION: A. Resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4. B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4. C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9. D. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8. E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.6. F. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant's governing body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that: Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the match amounts indicated in the application. Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to commit the organization to the obligations under the grant. Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this application. Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local, laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. F. CERTIFICATION The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful· and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. \ ,. DO,· b~ , Print Name Signature Title Date AEA10-015 Grant Application Page 20 of 20 10/7/2009 Renewable Energy Fund Round 3 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 resour ce is available on a sustainable basis. Annual average resource availability. Waste heat from Healy Power Plant available year­ round. Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biom asss fuel) 2. Existing Energy Generation and Usage a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt1 grid. leave this section blank) i. Number of generators/boilers/other ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other iii. Generator/boilers/other type iv. Age of generators/boilers/other v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid. leave this section blank) i. Annual O&M cost for labor ii. Annual o&M cost for non-labor c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the Railbelt grid. leave this section blank) i. Electricity [kWh] ii. Fuel usage Diesel [gal] Other iii. Peak Load iv. Average Load v. Minimum Load vi. Efficiency vii. Future trends d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable) i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] ii. Electricity [kWh] iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] 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 MunicipalUght and Power. RFA AEA 10-015 Application Cost WOrksheet Page 1 10-7-09 --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Renewable Energy Fund Round 3 Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet 3. Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage (Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels) a) Proposed renewable capacity Renewable capacity of the waste heat from the Healy (Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other) Power Plant will be determined during the feasibility study [kWh or MMBtulhr] and planning phase. b) Proposed Annual electricity or heat production (f ill in as applicable) i. Electricity [kWh] See 3.a. ii. Heat [MMBtu] See 3.a. 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 See 3.a. [4, Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system Cost projections will be determined during the feasibility study and planning phase. b) Development cost See4.a. c) Annual O&M cost of new system See4.a. d) Annual fuel cost See4.a. [5, Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for I. Electricity Will be determined during the feasibility study and planning phase. ii. Heat See 5.a.L iii. Transportation See 5.a.L b) Price of displaced fuel See 5.a.L c) Other economic benefits See 5.a.i. d) Amount of Alaska public benefits See S.a.L 16. Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale Price will be determined during feasibility study and planning phase. 17. Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio Will be determined during feasibility study and planning phase. Payback Will be determined during feasibility study and planning phase. RFA AEA1 0-01 S Application Cost Worksheet Page 2 10-7-09 GVEA's Renewable Energy Fund Grant Request, Round III Grant Budget Form 10-7-09 2. Selection of Planning Contractor 3. Identify Land and Land Use Issues 4. Create Business and Operational Plans 5. Determine costs for Implementation Plan I 1/2011 6. Create Implementation and Sustainable I 212011 Fundina Plan 7. Approval of Project Scope by Project I 4/2011 Partners 8. Final Report and Recommendations I 6/2011 nro",onfoorl to Kev Stakeholders 9. Draft and Submit Grant Applications for I 6/2011 'rnnl"'rnonbfoi....n Phase TOTALS Budget Categories: Direct Labor & Benefits Travel & Per Diem Equipment Materials & Supplies (and PrintinglDuplication) Contractual Services Construction Services Other (Communication via audio-conferences) TOTALS Cash Cash Cash $7,724 $11,417 Cash $19,311 $13,542 Cash $32,853 $3,862 $2,708 Cash $6,570 $10,224 $6,617 Cash $16,840 $7,725 $5,417 I Cash I $13,141 Applications should include a separate worksheet for each project phase (Reconnaissance, Feasibility, Design and Permitting, and Construction)­ Add additional pages as needed GVEA's Renewable Energy Fund Grant Request, 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 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 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 9, Conceptual business and operations plans agreements with approved rates 8. Operations Reporting 10. Final report and recommendations 10. Final business and operational plan 11/06/2009 14:41 987563099& DENAL I PEAl< PAGE 02/02 _................... Borou " School District P.O. Box 280. HeaJy. Alaska 99743 • (907) 683-2278 • FAX (907) 683-2514 November 6, 2009 Dear Alaska Energy Authority, As the superintendent of the Denali Borough School District, I am pleased to e"press the fulJ support of GVEA's propouJ to the Alaska Energy Autbority to conduct a feasibility and planning study for a communlty ,greenhouse powered and heated by wute heat. Tbe overall objective of this proposal is to conduct preliminary engineering and create 8 business plan to build and operate this greenhouse to be located iA Healy t Alaska. usiu8 waste beat from the Healy aun Coal. Plant as its cDergy source. The Healy aean Coal Project (BCCP) is being brought 9n line sometime the first half of 2011. Tb;s project will explore the opportunity of using wann water that .is typically discharged into the Nenana River to heat a greenhouse that will be used to produce vegetables for the Healy community. Technically, there is plenty of water that can be used for tbe project, but the economjcs of the project are unknown. This grant wili be used to put to&ether the necessary information 10 determine if there is a business case for a successful and sustainabJe project. The Denali Borough. the Denali ~hool District and Golden Valley Electric Association Inc., will be participants in the business plan deveJopment. The school msttiet is excited by the potential tht.s project haa to teach children how to grow tbeir own food. provide internship and other job opportunities. We will use it for scieuce experiments ou. a grander scale than cl8S8fOOm window boxes. Many people in the eonununity have home lardens. which succeed or fail depending on the weather. t'llIpeciaJly in the spring. This will allow students to experience success despite late frosts. Students in the district have been involved in a building trades program. with Denali National Park. as a partner. One project bas been building traditional greenhouses. Taking part ;n the building of the facility at some point. or even studying the construction of a greenhouse utilizing waste heat would be a valuable e.xperieu.ce for our students. The Denali Borougb School District wholeheartedly endorses this project for the benefit of our students and community members in the borouah. since~~~,y~. J /. .' ..y" '.. ' Kim Langton Superintendent 907 883 1340 11J0812008 12: 23 1088 P.001J001From: DENAlI BOROUGH DENALI BOROUGH P. O. Bole 480 • Healy. Al8ska 89743 Phone (907) 683·1330 • Fax (907) 883-1340 dbgovtOmtaonHne.net www.denallborough.govoffice.com November 5, 2009 To: Alaska F.nergy Authority Re: Renewable Energy Fund I am writing to support the request for funding proposed by Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) to evaluate a Healy community greenhouse using waste heat ftom the Healy Clean Coal Plant. The Denali Borough Administration will work closely with GVEA to provide assistance to complete the evaluation. I believe that there is potential for this concept to provide a tremendous opportunity for the local community and school district. The benefits would include educational opportunities that have not been explored in our area before. Utili" energy 1bat otberwiae would be wasted is equal to and connected to reduciDg energy consumption. Added to this i~ the retearch potential, reduction in transportation and storage faciliti~ and workforce development. Thank you for your coDSideration. <r:R)tJ/;V~ David M TaleriCo, Mayor Denali Borough -~-----~4U:;eh $ -~.--~--.------,1 P~!~wlt:tb~ Pt~!O;;Ae II1C, .rn~ et'C~;;f: e9'r~r;r;'~ ! 'PO, BQl' 3G5 • :Uq 11tr/:s :;Ht~~l •:/-Idetfj.•, f1let.-;Kt'i qt:(743 'Pf.$r(Q07) Glf3-3333 November 6, 2009 Alaska Energy Authority 813 W Northern Ughts Boulevard Anchorage, Alaska 99503 To whom it may concern: As owner/operators of Lausen's Dependable Disposal here in Healy, Alaska, we would like to thank Golden Valley Electric for stepping up and being a leader in the recycling for energy process. Lausen's has been in the process of looking into turning waste into a burnable pellet and would really look forward to working with them on their green house project. Vickie has been working through the Denali School District on recycling and composting. Anything we can do to help with this project let us know. Respectfully, Leroy and Vickie Lausen RESOLUTION NO. 111-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUPPORTING THE REQUEST FOR STATE FUNDING TO EVALUATE A HEALY COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE USING HEALY CLEAN COAL WASTE HEAT THROUGH THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY (AEA) RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND WHEREAS, Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), through its subsidiary company Tri­ Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., is acquiring the Healy Clean Coal Plant (HCCP), a 50MW coal fired power plant, located immediately adjacent to GVEA's 25MW Unit #1 coal fired power plant, both located on the banks of the Nenana River in Healy, Alaska; and WHEREAS, water from the Nenena River is used in a once through cooling system in which the river water is used to condense steam as part of the Healy #1 and HCCP generating process, after which warm water is returned to the river in accordance with Federal and State discharge permits; and WHEREAS, GVEA believes there may be an additional use of the warm water to heat a greenhouse located near the Healy generating units before the water is returned to the river; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors in interested in exploring the feasibility of such an endeavor in partnership with the Denali Borough and the Denali Borough School District; and WHEREAS, the GVEA Board of Directors authorizes the application to AEA for project funding and authorizes and name GVEA Vice President Kathryn Lamal as the project manager and point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this application; and WHEREAS, Brian Newton, President & CEO, shall be authorized to execute all agreements on behalf of the Association. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Golden Valley Electric Association hereby endorses GVEA's request for funding through the State of Alaska's Renewable Energy Fund for purposes of evaluating a Healy community greenhouse using Healy #1 and HCCP warm water in partrnership with the Denali Bourough and the Denail Borough School District, and affirms that GVEA is in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including existing credit and federal tax obligations. CERTIFICATION I, John Sloan, do hereby certify that I am the Secretary of Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., an electric not-for-profit cooperative membership corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alaska; that the foregoing is a complete and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of this corporation, duly and properly called and held on the 10th day of November, 2009; that a quorum was present at the meeting; that the resolution is set forth in the minutes of the meeting and has not been rescinded or modified. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the corporation this 10th day of November. 2009. (SEAL) John Sloan, Secretary DRAFT DENALI BOROUGH, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. __ A RESOLUTION OF THE DENALI BOROUGH ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING THE REQUEST FOR STATE FUNDING FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, THE DENALI BOROUGH, AND THE DENALI BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A GREENHOUSE THROUGH THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND WHEREAS, the Denali Borough Assembly supports the use of excess energy to develop and maintain projects and services that will benefit the residents and businesses within the Denali Borough and beyond; and WHEREAS, the Denali Borough Assembly is aware that Golden Valley Electric Association has received renewable energy grants in the past and has successfully completed projects within the allotted time and budget: and, WHEREAS, support of this study may increases educational opportunities for local students and adults and will also extend well past the Denali Borough boundaries to stimulate productive goods and services as well as research for future sustainable facilities within Alaska; and WHEREAS, the benefits of a successful greenhouse project will also positively impact the delivery of goods and resolve some transportation issues while creating jobs. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Denali Borough Assembly hereby endorses and supports the request for funding through the State of Alaska's Renewable Energy Fund for purposes of a feasibility study for a greenhouse near the Golden Valley Power Plants in Healy, Alaska for the purposes of designing and building a greenhouse which will utilize excess energy from the power facilities.