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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPerryville Alternative Energy AppNative Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 1 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION SECTION 1 -APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) Native Village of Perryville (NVOP) Type of Entity:Tribe Mailing Address: P.O. Box 101 Perryville, AK 99648 Physical Address: 1 Main Street Perryville, AK 99648 Telephone:907-853-2203 Fax:907-853-2230 Email:MrKosbruk@hotmail.com More Info: 2008 Renewable Energy Fund Application Page (http://www.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund.html) 1.1. APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT Name:Gerald Kosbruk Title:President Mailing Address:P.O. Box 101 Perryville, AK 99648 Telephone:907-853-2203 Fax:907-853-2230 Email:MrKosbruk@hotmail.com Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 2 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 Applicant Eligibility 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 A local government, or X A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils, and housing authorities); YES NO (put an X in the appropriate box) X 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. X 1.2.3 As an applicant, we have the administrative and financial management systems and follow procrument standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant agreement. X 1.2.4 If awarded a 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). [Federally recognized tribal government] Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 3 2. PROJECT SUMMARY Provide a brief 1-2 page overview of your project. The community of Perryville is currently dependent upon diesel generators that use limited and costly fuel to produce electricity, there is a need to find viable alternative renewable energy sources for the community that will reduce, or eliminate, its dependency on diesel as its primary energy source. In the past, The Corps of Engineers has determined that hydro was not economically feasible. More recently, The Wind Resource Assessment classified the village as Class 2/Marginal, concluding that village-scale wind power was not supported by the results of the anemometer data collection. The Tribe moved ahead with implementing a smaller scale wind farm closer to the beach using residential scale Sky Stream 10 wind turbines, ten (10) of which are being installed at the time this application is due. In light of the research and reconnaissance that has already been completed, the Tribe is requesting approximately $95,000 in funding from AEA to complete a resource assessment/feasibility study to identify other viable renewable energy sources for the community. The primary focus of the study will be to evaluate solar, as well as document output from the existing 10 wind turbines installed by the Tribe. A secondary focus will be to complete a reconnaissance-level study of micro-hydro, tidal, and geothermal to ascertain whether these potential resources warrant additional study. The Tribe envisions a hybrid approach to meeting its alternative energy needs that will include a combination of wind, solar, and diesel. The Tribe's goal is to offset power generation requirements to the point where the smaller, less costly 125 KW generator, handles most of the load. The additional benefits that the Tribe seeks to reap include: Reduction of long |term dependency on outside sources of energy; Reduction of exposure to fuel price volatility; Reduction of air pollution resulting from decreased fossil fuel combustion; Reduction of possible spills from fuel transport & storage; and Reduction of overall carbon footprint and its contribution to climate change The Tribe seeks to determine the feasibility of augmenting its wind and diesel power generation with solar. The local school has a large surface area roof south-facing, which could serve as a solar bank. Further the village looks forward to the reduction of overall carbon footprint and its contribution to climate change. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 4 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. The community of Perryville is currently dependent upon diesel generators that use limited and costly fuel to produce electricity, there is a need to find viable alternative renewable energy sources for the community that will reduce, or eliminate, its dependency on diesel as its primary energy source. To date, both a U.S. Corps of Engineers hydro feasibility study was completed in the 1980's, and more recently, a Wind Resource Assessment was completed in conjunction with AEA. The Corps of Engineers determined that hydro was not economically feasible. The Wind Resource Assessment classified the village as Class 2/Marginal, concluding that village-scale wind power was not supported by the results of the anemometer data collection, despite the village's coastal location on the notoriously windy Alaska Peninsula. The Tribe moved ahead with implementing a smaller scale wind farm closer to the beach using residential scale Sky Stream 10 wind turbines, ten (10) of which are being installed at the time this application is due. In light of the research and reconnaissance that has already been completed, the Tribe is requesting funding from AEA to complete a resource assessment/feasibility study to identify other viable renewable energy sources for the community. The primary focus of the study will be to evaluate solar, as well as document output from the existing 10 wind tubines installed by the Tribe. Perryville is located at a southerly lattitude, and benefits from longer daylight in the winter. A secondary focus will be to complete a reconnaissance-level study of micro-hydro, tidal, and geothermal to ascertain whether these potential resources warrant additional study. The objectives of this project are as follows: (1) conduct a feasibility study of primarily solar, but als other potential renewable energy resources for Perryville, and (2) analyze data, and perform preliminary economic analyses to determine the viability of alternative energy sources for the community. The goal of this project is to identify viable alternative energy sources for the Native Village of Perryville in order to reduce the dependency on diesel generators for the production of electricity for the community. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 5 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. Project Location The location of the project is Perryville, Alaska.Perryville is located on the south coast of the Alaska Peninsula, 275 miles southwest of Kodiak and 500 miles southwest of Anchorage. It lies at approximately 55.912780° North Latitude and 159.145560° West Longitude. (Sec. 27, T049S, R064W, Seward Meridian.) Perryville is located in the Aleutian Islands Recording District. The area encompasses 9.2 sq. miles of land and 0.1 sq. miles of water. As can be seen in this image, the village benefits from southern exposure to the sun and longer days due to its southerly latitude. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 6 Community To Be Served The community was founded in 1912 as a refuge for Alutiiq people driven away from their villages by the eruption of Mt. Katmai. Many villagers from Douglas and Katmai survived the eruption because they were out fishing at the time. Captain Perry of the ship "Manning" transported people from the Katmai area to Ivanof Bay, and later, to the new village site. The village was originally called "Perry," but the "ville" was added to conform to the post office name, established in 1930. The population is approximately 110. Project Team Project management is a collaborative approach. The Native Village of Perryville is the applicant will be responsible for the overall management of AEA funds. George Sikat III of Mat-Su Energy will serve as the Project Manager. Mr. Anthony Caole will be the grants administrator and will be assisted by Ms. Charlene Yagie. Mr. Tom Humphrey, P.E. will serve as the project's consulting electrical engineer and assist with data analysis and economic/feasibility calculations. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 7 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. The proposed costs for the project totals $95,581.It is broken down as follows: Summary by Milestones Costs Milestone 1:Initial on-site Meeting & Equipment Set-Up $59,668.00 Milestone 2:Data Collection $7,300.00 Milestone 3. Data Analysis, Review with Council and Final Report $28,613.00 Total Costs $95,581.00 The total amount requested is through the Alaska Energy Authority.The Native Village of Perryville is not able to provide matching funds. Attached to this application you will find a detailed budget for the project 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 Tribe envisions a hybrid approach to meeting its alternative energy needs, that will include a combination of wind, solar, and diesel. The Tribe is currently using 1,000 gallons of fuel per week at approximately $4/gallon operating (3) generators consisting of (1) 125 KW generator and (2) 175 KW generators. The Tribe's goal is to offset power generation requirements to the point where the smaller, less costly 125 KW generator, handles most of the load. The additional benefits that the Tribe seeks to reap include: Reduction of long−term dependency on outside sources of energy; Reduction of exposure to fuel price volatility; Reduction of air pollution resulting from decreased fossil fuel combustion; Reduction of possible spills from fuel transport & storage; and Reduction of overall carbon footprint and its contribution to climate change Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 8 2.5. PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMMARY Include a summary of your project’s total costs and benefits below. 2.5 PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMMARY 2.5.1 Total Project Cost (including estimates through construction)$ 95,581.00 2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application $ 95,581.00 2.5.3 Other Funds to be Provided (Project Matching)$0.00 2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3)$ 95,581.00 2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings)$ N/A 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.) $ N/A The Tribe's goal is to offset power generation requirements to the point where the smaller, less costly 125 KW generator, handles most of the load.The Tribe currently has three generators:(2) 175 KW generators and (1) 125 KW generator. The Tribe seeks to determine the feasibility of augmenting its wind and diesel power generation with solar. The local school has a large surface area roof south-facing, which could serve as a solar bank. Further the village looks forward to the reduction of overall carbon footprint and its contribution to climate change. 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. The project management approach to this project is to utilize a team approach consisting of external consultants who are experts in renewable energy and grants management. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 9 The Native Village of Perryville will be responsible for the overall management of the AEA funds.George Sikat III of Mat-Su Energy will serve as the Project Manager; Mr. Anthony Caole will serve as the grants administrator/lead technical writer and will be assisted by Ms. Charlene Yagie. Mr. Tom Humphrey, P.E. will serve as the Project's consulting electrical engineer and assist with data analysis and economic/feasibility calculations. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 10 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. George Sikat, Project Manager: George Sikat will serve as the project manager.Mr. Sikat is the co-owner of Mat-Su Energy Inc. which specializes in alternative energy options, including rural energy systems, solar power, wind power, wood pellet /stoves, geothermal, and micro-hydro power. His projects including the construction of skystream blades and installation of windtower and solar array foundations. Mr. Sikat has over 24 years of operating business, and has specialized in hybrid renewable energy systems combining both wind and solar. Mr. Sikat is currently developing a "Green Energy” program to help rural villages and towns achieve more efficient means of electric power and heat production. This program will employ at least two residents from each community and train individuals to service neighboring villages. Anthony Caole, Grants Administrator/Lead Technical Writer Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 11 Mr. Caole has over 14 years experience in Rural Development.As President/CEO of Three Star Enterprises LLC, he is responsible for all aspects of business management, development, client management, and project management, as well as development of the entities’ 8(a) business strategy. As Sr. Management Consultant at CE2 Engineers, Inc,he has lead the management division, and worked directly with communities to secure in excess of $20 million in infrastructure development funding and management/operations funding. Mr. Caole holds a Master's of International & Intercultural Management and a B.A. in Rural Develoment/Local Government Administration through the University of Fairbanks.To compliment his degrees, Anthony has attended numerous courses in grant and contract management, OMB Circulars, federal contracting, ICDBG implementation, and indirect costs. Tom Humphrey, Electrical Engineer Mr. Humphrey has 35 years of electrical experience in Alaska encompassing powerplants, distribution, industrial and commercial projects, control systems, hospitals, schools and housing.In addition to being a State of Alaska Professional Engineer, he is also a State of Alaska licensed Electrical Administrator in all categories #353, and a licensed Journeyman 00106720 and Lineman 00113452. Mr. Humphrey is the principal electrical engineer for P.E. Company, founded in 1977. Previously he has been co-owner of Northline Electric Company, an electrical contracting Company.He is also a past Board member (3 years) and President of Chugach Electric Association (1 year), the largest Utility in Alaska.Mr. Humphrey has served over 20 years on the board of Community Enterprise Development Corp. of Alaska (now known as Alaska Village Initiatives) during which period he also served one year as chairman of Alaska Commercial Company. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 12 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.) NATIVE VILLAGE OF PERRYVILLE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RECONNAISSANCE/FEASIBILITY STUDY ACTIVITY/TASK DATE Grant Award Announcement 5/15/09 Authorization to Proceed 7/01/09 Hire Reconnaissance/Feasibility Study Contractor 7/15/09 Contractor sets up tempoary Solar Power Panels and Inverter onsite 8/15/09 Data collection of wind turbine and solar panel performance [remote telemetry] 9/1/09- 8/31/10 Data analysis and draft of Reconnaissance Study for Council Review 10/15/10 Final Draft of Reconnaissance/Feasibility Study 11/15/10 Community Meeting to Present Study and results 12/5/10 Grant Closeout and Reporting 12/31/10 Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. NATIVE VILLAGE OF PERRYVILLE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RECONNAISANCE/FEASIBILITY STUDY The Three Major Milestone for this Project Schedule 1.0 Initial on-site Meeting & Equipment Set-Up 45 day lead time from authorization to proceed to receive and set up temporary solar power panels and inverter 7/01/09 -8/15/09 2.0 Data Collection Allows for one year of data collection to determine feasibilty 9/01/09 -8/31/10 3.0 Data Analysis, Review with Council and Final Report 8/31/09 -12/31/10 Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 13 Allows for thorough analysis and 1st draft and final draft of Reconnaissance Study Development and delivery of a community meeting with the council Grant closeout and Reporting Final Reconnaissance Report is completed identifying potential viable energy sources and strategy for the community of Perryville. The data will be reviewed with the Tribe and community and final recommendations made. 3.4. Project Resources Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the project.Include any partnerships or commitments with other entities you have or anticipate will be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application. The project's personnel resources are detailed in the Project Manager's section above. Three Star Enterprises LLC, owned by Oceanside Corporation of Perryville, the local village corporation, is providing technical assistance as a sub to Mat-Su to develop the feasibility report and participate in all data collection, in order to build local capacity. The Tribe is committing $5,000 of its EPA IGAP funding towards development of a local energy strategy,and has secured $100,000 in B.I.A. and local funds towards a pilot wind farm project which it is installing itself. The Tribe operates its own local utlity, which is active in the planning. 3.5. Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. The project team will use an online project management system to organize all progress, scheduled, milestones, budget, and progress reporting activities. The project management journal will be available online from a publicly accessible website. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 14 Below is an example of this project management system as it is used by the Native Village of Kwinhagak's Force Account Management Plan. All documentation on the feasibility study will be made available to the Alaska Energy Authority. 3.6. Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. Potential problems and risks to this feasibility study project is limited.The one potential problem is the installation and proper working of the solar panel system in order to collect and measure solar data.However, since Mat-su Energy is an integral part of this project and has the capacity to monitor and address any technical issues with the solar system, there is little risk that the data will not be collected.Otherwise, there is no expectation of other problems or risk in completing the project as outlined in this proposal. Solar units tend to require less maintenance than wind driven units. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 15 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of the RFA. The level of information will vary according to phase 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. This project is a reconnaissance/feasibility study [Phase 2] intended to document output from the Tribe's existing installed 10 unit residential scale wind farm [Skystream wind turbines], as well as the actual output from a 12 panel solar array to be set up in conjunction with this feasibility study. NVOP is only requesting funding for the feasibility study at this time [including the pilot 12 panel solary array], and not a wider-scale implementation of solar for the community. 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. Perryville is unique in that despite being in an area known for Class 4 and higher wind resources, the wind resource availability is affected by local geographic features. Actual anenometer data categorizes the community as Class 2 Marginal. The Tribe is developing a smaller scale wind farm closer to the beach where it believes it will get more favorable winds. The community is also planning to take advantage of its southerly, south-facing location and longer hours of daylight to utilize solar. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 16 Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 17 4.2. Existing Energy System 4.2 Existing Energy System The Native Village of Perryville owns the Bulk Fuel Storage Farm (BFSF) for distribution and use for the community, however there are multiple fuel tank owners. The BFSF was constructed in 1992 to consolidate the existing Perryville bulk fuel storage tanks. The BFSF is located approximately 1.5 miles outside the community. The facility can be accessed by vehicles and fourwheelers. A new 1.3 mile gravel road to the community’s bulk fuel tank farm is under construction to improve access. 4.2.1. Basic configuration of Existing Energy System 4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system.Include information Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 18 about the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation. Native Village of Perryville provides electricity in the village via a central generation system, which was installed in 1982. The Native Village of Perryville owns and operates the Perryville Power Plant. The power source is diesel; Kilowatt capacity is 475. The Power Plant is subsidized through Power Cost Equalization (PCE). Perryville's generator building is 700 sq. ft. with metal framing and siding, and it has a 10 ft x 8 ft garage door. The generator building is in poor condition; it needs to be renovated and the floor needs to be entirely replaced. There are 23 fuel tanks (21 diesel tanks and 2 gasoline tanks) and the total fuel storage capacity is 95,000 gallons. All tanks are located within a lined, secondary area Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 19 surrounded by a locked chain link fence. The BFSF is in a secured dike area and all tanks are kept locked. The Tribe owns four tanks that hold diesel fuel (total capacity of 36,900 gallons) and two tanks that carry gasoline (total capacity of 6,000 gallons). There are 17 diesel tanks that are privately owned by individual residents in Perryville. The Tribe does not charge these private owners any type of fees for space or maintenance. Most of the tanks are now over 20 years old and do not meet many of the existing requirements of 40 CFR 112.7 and industry standards. A list of current deficiencies is listed in the Spill Prevention Control And Countermeasures Plan prepared by MWH. 4.2.2. Existing Energy Resources Used 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. Studies about potential wind and hydropower as energy sources for Perryville have been conducted.However, there has been no comprehensive altnernative energy completed to determine if a hybrid approach may work for the community.The following Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 20 is the current understanding of possible energy sources for Perryville as stand-alone options. Wind-Perryville Anemometer The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) installed an Anemometer consisting of a 100ft tower with eight safety/support cables and reflectors. The tower was placed in Perryville in December 2004 to collect wind data to determine the feasibility of wind generated power. The results categorized Perryville as Class 2 Marginal for wind. The study did not recommend village-scale wind power as an alternative, but did leave the door open for smaller scale systems. The community is siting its pilot, self-funded windfarm closer to the beach with fewer obstructions and in an area the Tribe believes,based on local knowledge, is more favorable for wind. Geothermal At a cursory review, it appears this option is not practical because it requires highly insulated homes, and significant level pre-engineering for each installation. Possible candidates for geothermal could be the new clinic and school. Perryville has no permafrost, and its soils are black volcanic sand. No temperature studies have been conducted as of yet. Hydropower A Power Generation Study was performed on Perryville in 1983 by the U.S.Army Corp of Engineers. The feasibility for a hydroelectric project located near Perryville came out negative due to the economics at the time. However, this may have changed in today's climate. Because Perryville is a small community, smaller scale systems may prove to make a significant difference in overall costs, but these will have to be hybrid systems. This feasibility will document and analyze the output from the newly installed SkyStream residential scale wind turbines, as well as from solar panels installed onsite. 4.2.3. Existing Energy Market 4.2.3 Existing Energy Resources Used Discuss existing energy use and its market.Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. The Tribe is the sole energy provider in Perryville. The Native Village of Perryville provides electricity in the village via a central generation system, which was installed in 1982. The Native Village of Perryville owns and operates the Perryville Power Plant, Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 21 which is subsidized through Power Cost Equalization (PCE). The power source is diesel and the capacity is 475 KW's. The Tribe receives two fuel deliveries per year, every six to eight months. A new Bulk Fuel Storage Facility is a priority for the Native Village of Perryville.The future demand is expected to be 120% of existing capacity or 115,200 gallons total. 4.3. Proposed System Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 22 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 For this feasibility study, Mat-Su Energy will be installing a pilot (12) panel solar array using 208 Watt Sharp Poly-Crystalline Silicon Photovaltaic modules with maximum 208W power at full efficiency. The primary purpose for installing one (1) array in the community is to determine with certainty the scalability of a solar system in the community and to develop baseline operating efficiency data. Detailed product specifications are included in the attachments to this application.The feasibility report will provide more detailed information regarding the following factors: 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 4.3.2. Land Ownership 4.3.2 Land Ownership Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 23 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 Oceanside Corporation is the local village corporation for Perryville and the primary landowner in the community. The corporation is actively involved in this project, through its subsidiary Three Star Enterprises LLC. The corporation has ample access to available lands within the village proper that would be suitable for a larger scale wind or solar project. 4.3.3. Permits 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 A complete listing of required permits will be developed as part of the feasibility study. The Tribe has already received a permit from the U.S.F.W.S. for set-up of its pilot wind farm project. The Lake & Peninsula Borough has been supportive of renewable energy projects and is not likely to object to this development in Perryville. The Tribe has approved pursuing alternative energy as part of its overall community development plan [attached]. The Tribe is not requesting for design or permitting funds at this time, and those activities, along with their timeline, will occur after the conclusion of this feasibility study. 4.3.4. Environmental 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 Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 24 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 The village corporation, through its subsidiary Three Star Enterprises LLC, is an active partner in this project and is participating in the study. There are no land development constraints for this project, and there are multiple available sites within the Tribe's and village corporation's control that will be made available to the project, including adjacent to the new clinic which the Tribe is spearheading in conjunction with ANTHC. The Tribe, on its own, secured a U.S.F.W.S letter of approval concerning environmental issues with the current 10 unit pilot wind farm being installed by the Tribe. Any other environmental issues will be addressed as part of the feasibility study. The Lake & Peninsula Borough, which also permits new development activities in the region, has been an avid supporter of renewable energy systems. 4.4. Proposed New System Costs (Total Estimated Costs and proposed Revenues) 4.4 Proposed New System Costs 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. The Native Village of Perryville is requesting funding from AEA to complete a resource assessment/feasibility study to identify other viable renewable energy sources for the community.Until this is accomplished it is not possible to determine what system will be most appropriate. The systems costs, capital costs, O&M costs, will be documented as a result of the study Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 25 4.4.1. Project Development Cost 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 Item Cost Total anticipated project cost, and cost for this phase $ 95,581.00 Reguested grant funding $ 95,581.00 Applicant Matching Funds $0.0 Identification of other funding sources N/A Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system N/A Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system N/A The Native Village of Perryville is requesting funding from AEA to complete a resource assessment/feasibility study to identify other viable renewable energy sources for the community.Until this is accomplished it is not possible to determine what system will be most approriate. The systems costs, capital costs, O&M costs, will be documented as a result of the study 4.4.2. Project Operating and Maintenance Costs 4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintenance Costs Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 26 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 The total anticipated cost for the resource assessment/feasibility study is $95,581.00. The total amount of funding requested is $95,581.00 The systems costs, capital costs, O&M costs, determined as a result of this study, will be documented. 4.4.3.Power Purchase/Sale 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 This is not applicable for this project. 4.4.4. Cost Worksheet 4.4.4 Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. Download the form, complete it, and submit it as an attachment.Document any conditions or sources your numbers are based on here. The Project Cost Worksheet has been completed and is included in the attachments to this application. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 27 4.4.5. Business Plan 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 Native Village of Perryville will be the owner/operator of any renewable energy systems installed in the village. The NVOP operates its own tribal electric utility which operates as a department of the Tribe. The current sustainability of the utility is threatened due to the high cost of fuel as well as the logistical challenges of getting fuel delivered to Perryville in the absence of a developed barge landing/dock facility. A more detailed financial analysis of the impact/savings on the Tribe's overall power generation budget will be developed as a result of this feasibility study. 4.4.6. Analysis and Recommendations 4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your recommendation for additional project development work. Perryville does not fall into a neat box wherein the strategy for utilizing alternative energy is readily apparent. The Tribe may, or may not, meet its objectives with the current pilot wind farm being installed by the Tribe. This study will document the results of that local initiative. Moreover, this study will determine, based on raw field data collected over 12 months, the viability of operating a solar system, and the scalability of expanding such a system to meet part of the Tribe's local power production needs. A hybrid approach is required, and this study will provide the resources to allow the tribe to investigate another potential energy resource for the community. 5. PROJECT BENEFIT 5.0 PROJECT BENEFIT Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 28 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 The Tribe currently uses 52,000 gallons of fuel per year. The Tribe seeks to offset at least 1/3 of this consumption utilizing a combination of wind and solar, $62,400 per year in fuel costs at the current price.Further,because wind power alone may not achieve this objective due to variable winds, the Tribe seeks to determine whether solar will sufficiently augment power generation.The true benefits and public benefit of utilizing solar cannot be determined until reliable data from the village is collected and documented in the feasibility report. 6. GRANT BUDGET 6.0 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 Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the project. Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 29 The Tribe has secured $100,000 in B.I.A. and Tribal Compact funding to spearhead a pilot residential scale wind farm project in the village. The intent is to determine the feasibility and document the power output of Skystream wind turbines in Perryville. A detailed cost proposal is contained in the appendices [prepared by Mat-Su Energy] which supplements the AEA grant budget worksheet, which is also attached in the appendices. 7. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION 7.0 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION 7.1. A. Resumes of Applicant’s Key Personnel per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4 7-A. Resumes Resumes of Applicant Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4 7.2. B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4 7-B. Cost Worksheet WE WILL BE USING THE WORD VERSION IN OUR APPLICATION Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4 Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 30 7.3. C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 6. 7-C. Grant Budget Form Grant Budget Form per application form Section 6.0 SEE ATTACHED EXCEL SPREADSHEET 7.4. D.An electronic version of the entire application per RFA Section 1.6 7-D. Electronic Version of Application An electronic version of the entire application per RFA Section 1.6 7.5. E. Governing Body Resolution per RFA Section 1.4 7-E. Governing Body Resolution Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 31 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 this application authorizes the individual named in this application to serve as the 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 7.6. F. CERTIFICATION 7-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 Print Name: Signature: Title: Date: 8. Grant Writing Assignments Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 32 Who What Status Gena Tran Track down in KB the U.S.F.W.S review of the windfarm project; add USFWS letter to working docs/attachments Done Gena Tran Community plan consolidation and upload to workind docs/attachments Done Gena Tran Cost Proposal Spreadsheet for Mat-Su Energy: to include: George Sikat, Anthony Caole [Three Star], Gena Tran [Three Star], Charlene Yagie [Three Star], Tom Humphrey, P.E. [PCE Company], and several expens colums for travel costs, systems leasing [to lease solar panels, and geothermal as part of the reconnaissance study]TEMPLATE ONLY Done Gena Tran Sections 1.0, 1.1, 1.2,Done Gena Tran Insert photo of Perryville into Section 2.0;upload photo of power plant/generators as well to Pictures Database Done Toni Mark Section 2.0 Project Summary [at tail end after budget done] Toni Mark All of Section 3.0 George Sikat will be the Project Manager, Anthony Caole will be the Grant Administrator, Anthony Caole and Tom Humphrey will develop the written report, Charlene will provide administrative support; 3.1 not completed, 3.3 Milestones could be expaned on, 3.4/3.5/3.6 see Quinhagak's AEA for examples Gena Tran Section 4.2 / 4.2.1 Existing Energy System [see comty plan in docmeister Perryville Perryville]Done Toni Mark Section 4.3.2 -the reconnaissance study will use pilot systems at the clinic site and/or current power generation site, both are owned by NVOP. Copy of site control for clinic might help Toni Mark Resumes: George, Anthony, Gena, Charlene, Tom Humphrey - Gena, George will provide his resume Monday; develop a PDF Mat-Su profile based on the website:http://www.matsuenergy.com/Projects_ep_46.html Charlene Yagie Need Certification page signed, faxed; will need to send the original certifcation page original directly to AEA on Monday Gena Tran Document Solar as a potential resource [either by consulting FAA weather data or other source]-is there data that indicates the amount of daylight available as well as the number of cloudless days? Done Toni Mark Complete Budget Worksheet and PDF as an attachment; complete section 2.3 Budget overview Native Village of Perryville Alaska Energy Authority 2008 AEA Application Renewable Energy Fund 33 Doc Meister is a WebTeam tool.Support Copyright © 2002-2008 Bizware Online Applications, Inc.All Rights Reserved.