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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKotzebue Solid Waste App Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 1 of 16 9/2/2008 Application Forms and Instructions The following forms and instructions are provided for 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.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund.html The following application forms are required to be submitted for a grant recommendation: Grant Application Form GrantApp.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of information required to submit a complete application. Applicants should use the form to assure all information is provided and attach additional information as required. Application Cost Worksheet Costworksheet.doc Summary of Cost information that should be addressed by applicants in preparing their application. Grant Budget Form GrantBudget.xls A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of costs by task and a summary of funds available and requested to complete the work for which funds are being requested. Grant Budget Form Instructions GrantBudgetInstr.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget form.  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 a plan 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. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 2 of 16 9/3/2008 SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) City of Kotzebue Type of Entity: Municipal Government Mailing Address P.O. Box 46 Kotzebue, Alaska 99752 Physical Address 258A Third Avenue Telephone (907) 442-3401 Fax (907) 442-3742 Email rwalker@kotzebue.org 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT Name Michael J. Scott Title President/CEO Maniilaq Services Mailing Address 1700 7th Avenue, Suite 2100 Seattle, WA 98101 Telephone (206) 715-7804 Fax (206) 357-8414 Email michael_scott@comcast.net 1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your application will be rejected. 1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box) An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS 42.05, or An independent power producer, or X A local government, or A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities); Yes 1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box ) Yes 1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant agreement. Yes 1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the application.) Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 3 of 16 9/3/2008 SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY Provide a brief 1-2 page overview of your project. 2.1 PROJECT TYPE Describe the type of project you are proposing, (Reconnaissance; Resource Assessment/ Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual Design; Final Design and Permitting; and/or Construction) as well as the kind of renewable energy you intend to use. Refer to Section 1.5 of RFA. Reconnaissance level pre-feasibility study to evaluate the use of technology that generates energy from biomass and digester gas from a low volume municipal solid waste stream (less than 20 tons per day) diverted from the landfill. If deemed feasible, the project will have application throughout rural Alaska to help reduce high fuel costs and reducing solid waste landfill operating and capital costs 2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a one paragraph description of your project. At a minimum include the project location, communities to be served, and who will be involved in the grant project. Using the existing seven (7) ton per day municipal solid waste stream, renewable resource biomass and digester gas, we will evaluate the Tactical Garbage-to-Energy (TGER) self-contained bio-refinery technology and other viable low-volume alternatives. The waste-to energy project will be co-located with the existing baler source separation facility located on municipally-owned land known as the Public Works Compound in Kotzebue. The City of Kotzebue will work with Decision Sciences and Maniilaq Services to perform the reconnaissance study to determine the feasibility of deploying the TGER technology to produce fuel for heating and electricity at the Public Works Compound. The fuel from the TGER can produce enough energy to power 60 Kwh for every ton of municipal solid waste. The heat and power savings, if recon naissance proves feasible, is $2,900,000 over cost today for ten years not including the substantial landfill costs found in the project benefit. 2.3 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. Include a project cost summary that includes an estimated total cost through construction. $20,000 Project Budget with 75% or $15,000 grant from the Alaska Energy Authority’s Renewable Energy Fund and 25% or $5,000 cash match from the City of Kotzebue. The funds will be used to pay for professional services to review the proposed: energy resource, system design, system costs, project benefits, energy use/sale, land ownership, permits, environmental screening, economic analysis and recommendation for additional project development. Total project cost through construction is estimated at $500,000 for the technology and facility to house the unit. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 4 of 16 9/3/2008 2.4 PROJECT BENEFIT Briefly discuss the financial benefits that will result from this project, including an estimate of economic benefits(such as reduced fuel costs) and a description of other benefits to the Alaskan public. The diesel fuel cost in Kotzebue is $5.81 a gallon and electricity is $.27 cents per Kwh. Using the TGER technology the estimated economic benefit at the Kotzebue Municipal Compound for the Water Treatment Plant, Public Works Building, Solid Waste Baler Facility, Vehicle Maintenance Shop, and Warm Storage Building is $290,000 a yea r in heat and electric savings . Also, the city will save over $60,000 a year in landfill cover expenses, $400,000 a year in landfill replacement land cost. Additionally, visual pollution is reduced from wind-blown debris from the landfill. If successful in Kotzebue, the TGER will work in most rural Alaska communities. The benefit to cost ratio is significant. 2.5 PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY Include a summary of your project’s total costs and benefits below. 2.5.1 Total Project Cost (Including estimates through construction.) $ 1,520,000 2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $ 15,000 2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $ 5,000 2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $ 20,000 2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) (10 years total) $ 8,500,000 2.5.6 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.) $ 82,900,000 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. The project manager will be Michael Scott of Maniilaq Services and assisted with a team of energy professionals. Mr. Scott has overseen more than $1 billion in public infrastructure projects including energy related facilities in Kotzebue and other parts of Alaska. Mr. Scott is a former Kotzebue City Manager and General Manager of Anchorage Municipal Light and Power. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 5 of 16 9/3/2008 The program manager will be Mr. Joe Perea, a career operating engineer in power plants in both the private and public sector in cluding Fort Richardson, Alaska who has successfully served as project manager in several energy related projects during his career in Alaska and elsewhere. EES Consulting, Inc. who is the engineer of record for Anchorage Municipal Light and Power, will be the team engineering consultant. EES has experience around the world in small and large scale energy planning and development. The project team has successfully managed over $2 billion in project studies and construction throughout Alaska. Defense Life Sciences, LLC’s Chris Haggerson, Project Manager for the TGER will serve as a technology subject matter expert to our project team. 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 Manager and Program Manager bring the project team together to outline tasks and timeline July 2009 Evaluate Energy Resource and Existing System July 2009 Evaluate Proposed System Design and Proposed System Costs Aug. 2009 Evaluate Project Benefits, Energy Purchases, & Site Condition and Land Status Sept. 2009 Evaluate Permits and Environmental Screening Sept. 2009 Economic Analysis and Additional Project Development Recommendations Oct. 2009 3.3 Project Milestones Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. Engage project team through orientation letter announcing the Successful funding for the reconnaissance study for the TGER and alternatives study for the Kotzebue municipal solid waste. July 2009 Visit Public Works Compound to evaluate waste stream, current electric and heat demands and site for proposed facility July 2009 Visit TGER manufacturer and review performance records as well as evaluate alternatives municipal solid waste technology July 2009 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 6 of 16 9/3/2008 Review information on TGER, evaluate power usage, evaluate waste stream data to energy output, confirm site control and soils, quantify project benefits Aug. 2009 Discuss preliminary finding with project team and AEA Aug. 2009 Prepare reconnaissance report on economic analysis and additional project development recommendations. Sept. 2009 Finalize and submit Reconnaissance Report to the AEA Oct. 2009 3.4 Project Resources Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the project. Include any partnerships or commitments with other entities you have or anticipate will be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application. Resources for the reconnaissance study include the project team of the City of Kotzebue city manager, the director of public works and capital projects manager, Maniilaq Services point of contact, Maniilaq Services project manager and program manager, EES Consulting, Inc. principal investigator who is the engineer of record for Anchorage Municipal Light and Power. This City has an agreement with Maniilaq Services to obtain the grant funding and execute the agreement with the project team consistent with the application. Defense Life Sciences, LLC will be an active partner with our team as we evaluate the technology for application in Kotzebue. Funding resources of $15,000 from AEA will be combined with $5,000 in local match funds. References include: Nate Kotch, for Michael Scott on the City of Kotzebue, Baler Building, Contact: Nate Kotch, (907) 442-3401 Michael Scott, for Gary Saleba of EES Consulting, Inc., for the Anchorage Municipal Light and Power (AML&P), Integrated Resource Planning and Assessment, Contact: Michael Scott, (206) 715-7804 Other references upon request. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 7 of 16 9/3/2008 3.5 Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. The project manager will establish direct communication with the AEA primary point of contact. Pre-activity, milestone progress schedules updated weekly and post reconnaissance study report will be provided to the agency on an agreed-to-schedule. A project team meeting with AEA will occur at the mid-way point of the project schedule to discuss findings to date. Regular e-mail and telephone contract will be maintained during the entire project between AEA and City of Kotzebue’s points-of-contact. 3.6 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. At this time we make a note of no pre-existing risks but rather wish to point out significant benefit to this project should the reconnaissance information yield the resulting data we expect. We will however know precisely once the reconnaissance is completed what the actual project risk will need to be addressed . Ash disposal is a potential concern and the City of Kotzebue has a permitted haz-mat cell in its landfill. Clean Air Act risks will be evaluated as well and addressed in accordance with the regulatory framework. SECTION 4 – PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS  Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirem ents outlined in Section 2 of the RFA. The level of information will vary according to phase of the project you propose to undertake with grant funds.  If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project provide a plan and grant budget for completion of each phase.  If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted. 4.1 Proposed Energy Resource Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available. Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be available for the market to be served by your project. The City of Kotzebue, located at the end of the transportation system, generates seven (7) tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) each working day. The MSW is a constant flow that is currently separated in a baler facility, separated, crushed, shredded and cubed into bales. The bales are wrapped in 7 mil plastic and transported to the municipal landfill. The City spends $60,000 annually to place permit required gravel cover over the bales. Use of the MSW for waste heat and electricity will reduce the waste stream by a 30:1 ratio thereby reducing the landfill operating and replacement expenses. The fuel from the MSW can be used to produce electricity and heat for the public works compound. This renewable source of energy would displace the fossil fuel use for heating purposes and its electrical use that is generated primarily by diesel fired generation. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 8 of 16 9/3/2008 4.2 Existing Energy System 4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation. The existing systems in local grid provided electricity generated by diesel-fired generators. Heat is provided by #2 diesel in commercial-off-the-shelf commercial boilers in the five buildings comprising the public works compound: public work building. water treatment plant and tanks, vehicle maintenance building, warm storage building and the baler building. There is about 20,000 square feet of space in the Public Works Compound consuming non-renewable energy resources. 4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used Briefly discuss your understanding of the existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources. The community is served by a electric utility providing about 10 megawatts of power. Generation is primarily with diesel fired generators supplemented by wind powered turbines. The impact on the existing energy infrastructure would be positive given the efficiencies of the proposed facilities. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. The existing energy market is self-contained within Kotzebue and its local electric grid. Power is subsidized with the Power Cost Equalization program. The TGER project should have a positive effect on other energy customers in the community by reducing the reliance on diesel fired generation. 4.3 Proposed System Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues. 4.3.1 System Design Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:  A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location  Optimum installed capacity  Anticipated capacity factor  Anticipated annual generation  Anticipated barriers  Basic integration concept  Delivery methods A hybrid, waste-to-energy system that combines two complementary technologies, TGERs use advanced fermentation and thermal decomposition to produce energy. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 9 of 16 9/3/2008 One ton of municipal solid waste (garbage) serves as the feedstock for 60 kilowatts of power a day. A 200 KwH generator may be the optimum capacity but the reconnaissance study will evaluate the overall system needs Sixty feet long, 9.5 feet wide and 9.5 feet deep, a TGER fits inside a standard shipping container and on a standard five-ton flatbed trailer, and can serve communities who generate more than one ton of garbage a day. A shredder in the machine rips up trash and then soaks it in water. Sludge is then pumped into a bioreactor, where it metabolizes into ethanol. A pelletizer then compresses undigested waste into pellets which are then turned into a composite gas. The ethanol, composite gas and a 10 percent diesel drip are then injected into a diesel generator to produce electricity. Co-located next to the existing City baler facility provides for source delivery and separation prior to loading the TGER. Also, co-location reduced the fuel delivery cost as well. Anticipated barriers are to carry sufficient spare parts and trained maintenance personnel. The city has succeeded in retaining the necessary part inventory and trained personnel to keep the municipal baler fully operational on a 365-day a year basis. The TGER would be an logical extension of the baler facility use and requirements. One Goal of the EPA Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership is to Double the Amount of CHP or Cogeneration in the Power Supply by the Year 2010. 4.3.2 Land Ownership Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues. The City of Kotzebue has site control. The proposed project location site is located within the existing public works compound located near 3rd and Bison. The project location is immediately adjacent to the existing baler facility that current receives the seven (7) tons of municipal waste each day to maximize the efficiency of the proposed project. 4.3.3 Permits Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address outstanding permit issues.  List of applicable permits  Anticipated permitting timeline  Identify and discussion of potential barriers The reconnaissance study will investigate which permits will be needed for the project. The Corp of Engineers 404 wetlands permit, amendment of the state Department of Environmental Conservation solid waste landfill permit, consistency with the Northwest Arctic Coastal Zone Management Plan, State Historic Preservation permit are among the key applicable permit for this project. The study will investigate to what extent a Clean Air Act Title V permit will be required as well. Over 30 regulatory permits will be reviewed for consistency and application for this project. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 10 of 16 9/3/2008 4.3.4 Environmental Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will be addressed:  Threatened or Endangered species  Habitat issues  Wetlands and other protected areas  Archaeological and historical resources  Land development constraints  Telecommunications interference  Aviation considerations  Visual, aesthetics impacts  Identify and discuss other potential barriers There are no known threatened or endangered species applicable but the U.S. Fish and Wildlif e protection of ravens from attractive nuisance will be evaluated. There are no known habitat issues. There are no land development constraints nor telecommunications interference or aviation considerations for the project. Wetland and archaeological/historical resources will be evaluated as such impacts have occurred on previous projects in Kotzebue. The TGER will be housed in a visually compatible structure consistent with the earth tones of the baler building. Other environmental and land use issues will be discussed with local residents and government environmental officials during the study period including the Clean Air Act. 4.4 Proposed New System Costs (Total Estimated Costs and proposed 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 The total project cost for this phase to perform a reconnaissance study is $20,000. $15,000 from the AEA and $5,000 from the applicant. Project capital and development cost will be evaluated and estimated as part of the reconnaissance study. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 11 of 16 9/3/2008 4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by the applicant.  Total anticipated project cost for this phase  Requested grant funding Total anticipated project cost for this phase is $20,000. Requested grant funding is $15,000. 4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale The power purchase/sale information should include the following:  Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)  Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range  Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project The power generated from the project is projected for use completely within the Public Works compound at this time. However, the reconnaissance study will provide more detailed information to make an informed decision. 4.4.4 Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. Application Cost Worksheet Please note that some fields might not be applicable for all technologies or all project phases. 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. 1820 tons of Municipal Solid Waste (7 tons each work day) Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel) Waste-to Energy Facility 2. Existing Energy Generation a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt1 grid, leave this section blank) i. Number of generators/boilers/other Local electric utility 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 Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 12 of 16 9/3/2008 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 Local electric utility 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] n/a 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) 96,000 gallons i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] 96,000 gallons ii. Electricity [kWh] 630,000 KwH iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] vi. Other 3. Proposed System Design a) Installed capacity Up to 200KwH b) Annual renewable electricity generation i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] To be evaluated by reconnaissance study ii. Electricity [kWh] To be evaluated by reconnaissance study iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] vi. Other 4. Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new system $20,000 this phase b) Development cost To Be Determined by Reconnaissance Study Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 13 of 16 9/3/2008 c) Annual O&M cost of new system To Be Determined by Reconnaissance Study d) Annual fuel cost $420,000 5. Project Benefits a) Amount of fuel displaced for i. Electricity 350,000 KwH—to be evaluated by reconnaissance study ii. Heat 25,000 gallons--to be evaluated by reconnaissance study iii. Transportation n/a b) Price of displaced fuel $5.81 gallon c) Other economic benefits $60,000 annual landfill cover saving and annual replacement cost for used landfill d) Amount of Alaska public benefits Cleaner landfill area with less than 10% of waste stream going into the fill. 6. Power Purchase/Sales Price a) Price for power purchase/sale n/a at this time. 7. Project Analysis a) Basic Economic Analysis Project benefit/cost ratio 75:1 Payback < than 5 years---estimated. Reconnaissance study will validate. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 14 of 16 9/3/2008 4.4.5 Business Plan 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. The reconnaissance study will provide greater detail to this requirement. The business structure is for the facility to be publicly-owned, operated and maintained. Coordination with the local electric utility is anticipated. The project is sustainable to the MSW as a feedstock and the potential, significant savings of the project to the City and its water and solid waste ratepayers. 4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your recommendation for additional project development work. The cost benefit ratio of $15,000 in state funds for mult-million dollar savings and potential application in other rural Alaska communities makes this project one worth examining closer. The reconnaissance study will answer this questions for the TGER and other alternatives as analyzed. Additional project development work is anticipated to be an outcome of the reconnaissance study. SECTION 5– PROJECT BENEFIT Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings, and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project. The benefits information should include the following:  Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $) over the lifetime of the evaluated renewable energy project  Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price, RCA tariff, or avoided cost of ownership)  Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)  Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable energy subsidies or programs that might be available)  Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project Heating fuel savings could reach up to 25,000 gallons at $5.81 a gallon a year at maximum production. Electric savings could be $80,000 a year savings for a total savings over a 10-year project life of up to $800,000 on electricity or up to $1,450,000 on heating fuel. Other benefits include $60,000 a year in landfill cover cost to the city from less MSW going to the landfill. Also, with less landfill trash there will be less litter from wind-blown debris. Other benefits will be examined during the reconnaissance study and the benefits listed in the application will be reviewed for validation. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 15 of 16 9/3/2008 SECTION 6 – GRANT BUDGET Tell us how much your total project costs. Include any investments to date and funding sources, how much is requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an applicant. Include an estimate of budget costs by tasks using the form - GrantBudget.xls Funding will be $15,000 from AEA and $5,000 from the City for a total budget of $20,000 for this phase of the project. Additional project phases will be evaluated during the reconnaissance study. This City is prepared to meet its matching fund obligations in future phases as well. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 16 of 16 9/3/2008 SECTION 7 – 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 6. D. An electronic version of the entire application per RFA Section 1.6 E. Governing Body Resolution per RFA Section 1.4 Enclose a copy of the resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s governing body or management that: - authorizes this application for project funding at the match amounts indicated in the application - authorizes the individual named as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this application - states the applicant is in compliance with all federal state, and local, laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. F. CERTIFICATION The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. Print Name Signature Title Date