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November 10, 2008
ALASKA VILLAGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-2495
Attn: Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program: Scammon Bay Wind Feasibility Analysis,
Resources Assessment, and Conceptual Design Proposal
Dear Review Panel:
The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) respectfully submits the enclosed
application for grant funds available through the Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program.
AVEC proposes to install a wind meteorological (met) tower and complete geotechnical
work to determine the possibility of installing wind towers in Scammon Bay. The work will
involve obtaining a letter of non -objection for placement of the wind tower and geotechnical
fieldwork, permitting, purchasing, transporting, and installing a met tower, studying the wind
resource for 1 year, and conducting a geotechnical investigation to determine the soil
conditions and needed engineering at the site. A conceptual design will be created based on
the outcome of the met tower recordings and geotechnical investigation.
According to the AEA Alaska high resolution wind resource map, Scammon Bay is rated as a
class 6 wind regime. This designation indicates that the potential for beneficial use of wind as
an energy resource in the community is good; however reports from community member
have indicated that the wind may be uneven. More information is needed to determine
whether wind energy is the best alternative energy resource for the community.
AVEC is seeking $117,610 from AEA under this proposal and would provide a 5% in -kind
match of $6,190 for this work.
Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Petrie of my staff if you have questions.
Sincerely,
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Meera Kohler
President and CEO
cc: Brent Petrie, AVEC
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