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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.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Type of Entity:
Government entity
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 755910
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-5910
Physical Address
814 Alumni Drive
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Telephone
(907) 474-5564
Fax
(907) 474-5475
Email
rsthj@uaf.edu
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Maggie Griscavage
Title
Director, UAF Office of Contract & Grant Administration
Mailing Address
University of Alaska Fairbanks
PO Box 757880
109 Administrative Services Center
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7880
Telephone
907-474-7301
Fax
(907) 474-5506
Email
fygrcon@uaf.edu
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
A local government, or
X 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.)
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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.
The proposed project is a feasibility analysis and will explore the use of heat pumps in Alaska.
These heat pumps will be considered in a variety of configurations involving renewable sources
of heat, such as geothermal and solar.
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.
This project will assess the practicality of using heat pumps in different regions of Alaska.
Several technologies and unique configurations will be examined, including ground-source heat
pumps, air-source heat pumps, solar thermal storage, and diurnal thermal storage. In the case of
ground-source heat pumps, the ground temperature resource will be assessed by region.
Additionally, low-temperature heat applications will be explored. This project will be a joint
effort between UAF's Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) and the Cold Climate
Housing Research Center (CCHRC). The project will culminate with a final published report of
the findings.
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 budget of $80,984 includes funding for the PI, Tom Johnson, Co PI, Roy Minks,
and Resource Economist, Marcus Mager and includes time and travel. Funding is also included
for support of a summer research intern in the amount of $5000, and for publication of the final
report ($1000). In addition, the budget includes a sub award to CCHRC in the amount of
$30,000.
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.
Heat pumps, in the right application, provide heat at lower cost than combustion-based systems.
There are several hundred thousand systems currently installed in the United States, and millions
installed worldwide. They work by replacing and/or supplementing traditional boilers and thus
reducing fuel consumption. Additional benefits include reductions in pollution, greenhouse gas
emissions, and O&M costs. The cost-benefit ratio associated with heat pump systems is greatly
influenced by the cost of other energy resources (i.e., electricity and heating fuel), and local
climate. There are questions about the applicability of heat pump systems in Alaska; however, as
energy costs increase, the use of heat pumps becomes more appealing. Both CCHRC and ACEP
receive regular requests relating to the applicability of heat pumps in various locations
throughout Alaska. This project will result in a publication that will accurately and impartially
assess where and under what criteria systems can be economically installed.
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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.)
$95,984
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $80,984
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $15,000
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $95,984
2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) $0
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.)
Cannot be calculated
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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.
Thomas H. Johnson, Research Engineer from the Alaska Center for Energy and Power will be
managing this project. Mr. Johnson has 10 years of experience in alternative energy systems. A
resume for Mr. Johnson is included as an attachment. Dr. Roy Mink, research professor through
ACEP, is a co-PI on the project. Dr. Mink formerly headed the U.S. DOE Geothermal
Technologies program, and has extensive knowledge in the field. Dr. John Davies of the
CCHRC will be leading their research efforts. Dr. Davies has experience in geophysical
assessments and an interest in heat pumps.
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.)
The proposed project will run from May 1st through November 30th, 2009.
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
An interim report will be completed by September 15th, 2009, with a final publication completed
and prepared for distribution November 30th, 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.
This project will be a collaboration between ACEP and the CCHRC. Staff at ACEP have an
extensive background with alternative energy systems and controls, while CCHRC staff are very
experienced with residential systems and energy efficiency. Key personnel are all staff at ACEP
or CCHRC. Resumes are included in the attachments.
Key Staff:
John Davies, CCHRC
Thomas Johnson, ACEP
Marcus Mager, ACEP
Roy Mink, ACEP
In addition, a graduate summer intern will participate in the project.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
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Monthly status reports will be provided to AEA, with a final report due November 30th, 2009.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
As this project is a feasibility analysis, risk is minimal.
SECTION 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.
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.
Heat pumps, while electrically operated, are distinctly different from resistance electrical heaters.
They are devices that transfer heat from a low temperature reservoir, usually the ambient
environment, to a higher temperature sink. While the low-temperature heat resource is effectively
unlimited, there are practical limitations on the use of a heat pump. The Coefficient of
Performance (COP) of a heat pump is the ratio of heat extracted to the electrical work. The
temperature difference between source and sink has a dramatic effect on the COP. For example, a
heat pump operated with a COP of 5 provides 5 kWh of heat for every 1 kWh of electricity.
Because the cost of electricity is nominally three times that of fuel, applications where the COP is
below 3 are generally not considered. Conversely, applications where the COP is greater than 3
provide heat for less than the equivalent cost of fuel. The challenge, therefore, will be to identify
situations, applications, and strategies where a heat pump will operate with a high COP. Two
possible scenarios are discussed below.
In regions where there are significant diurnal temperature fluctuations, it may be advantageous to
couple an air-source heat pump with thermal storage. This system would then store heat during
periods when the COP is high and draw from its thermal storage when the COP is low. This heat
would be stored either in a thermal mass or by using phase change materials. Proper sizing of
this type system would be critical to avoid situations in which the stored heat became depleted
and the pump had to operate with a low COP. This configuration would be more complex than a
standard heat pump or boiler, but the operational costs could be significantly lower. A potential
downside to such a system stems from the expected operational periods. Because the system is
likely to be operating during the day and idle at night, the electrical demands will coincide with
the daily electrical peak. If many such systems were installed, they could create a strain on the
grid.
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Another possible system would use solar-based seasonal geothermal storage coupled with a
ground source heat pump. This system would use solar collectors to store heat in the soil during
the summer and a heat pump to recover the heat in the winter. This configuration potentially has
a high COP, thereby dramatically decreasing electrical demands and operational costs. Again,
these reduced costs come with the price of added complexity. However, unlike the first system
discussed, this system would not cause a large increase in the peak electrical loads. For obvious
reasons, not all locations will be suitable. For example, there must be sufficient exposure for the
solar collectors, and geothermal storage in areas of permafrost or of high ground water flow
would be problematic.
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.
Existing heating systems are almost exclusively based on oil, natural gas, wood, or coal. These
systems range from archaic to state-of-the-art with the expected corresponding efficiencies.
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.
Heating in Alaska is currently achieved primarily though the use of fossil fuels.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
As this project is a feasibility study, there will be no direct impacts on the energy market.
However, if the study identifies locations and/or scenarios where heat pumps make economic
sense and a shift towards heat pump heating occurs, those customers will see a reduction or
elimination of their fuel bills. This reduction in fuel use will be accompanied by an increase in
electrical usage; however, it should be noted that the total energy cost (fuel + electric) would
decrease.
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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
This proposed study is a cost-benefit analysis of the use of heat pumps in different regions of
Alaska, in both conventional and unconventional configurations. In order to determine the
feasibility of using heat pumps in the state, several tasks will be necessary:
1) A survey of heat pump manufacturers' systems and data will be conducted.
2) Operational data from installed heat pump systems throughout Alaska will be assessed. Users'
evaluations of these systems will be gathered.
3) A survey of air-temperature resources throughout Alaska will be conducted using historical
weather data.
4) A survey of ground-temperature resources will be conducted using available records, such as
those of the Oregon Institute of Technology Geo-Heat Center.
5) Various thermal storage techniques will be analyzed, including seasonal solar geothermal
storage and diurnal thermal storage.
These data and analyses will be used to determine the applicability of heat pumps for use in
Alaska. A report collating these findings will be published.
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.
N/A
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
N/A
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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
N/A
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 cost for this feasibility study is $95,984 with requested grant funding of $80,984. Of the $95,984
$15,000 is provided as in-kind cost match.
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
N/A
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
N/A
4.4.4 Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
N/A
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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.
N/A
4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations
Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your
recommendation for additional project development work.
N/A
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
By identifying applications where heat pumps make economic sense, the amount of fuel
consumed can be reduced. This reduction will be dependent on the region and on the type of
system, but it should be noted that even a small reduction in consumption may be worth
considering in rural communities where the cost of fuel is much higher than average. This
reduction is accompanied by reduced pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced O&M
costs.
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
The total cost for this feasibility study is $95,984 with requested grant funding of $80,984. Of
the $95,984, $15,000 is provided as in-kind cost match. A description of the budget items for the
heat pump feasibility study follows:
Salaries
Senior Personnel. Funds of $12,950 to support a total of 347 hours are requested for the
Principal Investigator of this project, Tom Johnson. Per UAF policy, staff receive leave benefits
at a rate of 20.7%, calculated on salary. Funds of $2,308 to support a total of 40 hours are
requested for the Co-Principal Investigator (Roy Mink) of this project. Total cost to Project:
$15,258.
Other Personnel. Funding to support 80 hours of salary for one Resource Economist. Per UAF
policy, classified staff receive leave benefits at a rate of 21.4%, calculated on salary. Total cost
to Project: [$1,910].
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This project will benefit from the work of student interns who participate through the Stanford
Student Intern Program; no salary costs will be charged to this project for student participation.
Fringe Benefits
Staff benefits are applied according to UAF’s benefit rates for FY09, which are negotiated with
the Office of Naval Research (ONR) annually. Rates are 48.7% for exempt staff, 9.6% for
adjunct faculty, and 62.8% for NR-Classified Staff.
Total cost to Project: [$7,728].
Travel
Funds of $4,391 are requested to support travel to planning meetings as well as a national level
conference to disseminate our results for this project. See table below for detail. Costs are
based on current US Government figures and UA Board of Regents policy.
Airfare 2 days in Anchorage 400
Meals meals in Anch 44
Lodging lodging 200
Car Rental car rental 120
Airfare 2 days in Juneau 500
Meals 2 days in Juneau 44
Lodging 2 days in Juneau 150
Car Rental car rental 120
Airfare Conf - Wash DC 1000
Meals meal in DC 64
Lodging lodging 233
Domestic
$1,000
$320
$1,165
$240
$88
$150
$500
$88
$400
$200
$240
$4,391
Other Direct Costs
Materials & Supplies. A total of $500 is requested for supplies, primarily for the purchase of
journal articles, publications and incidental supplies.
Publication & Dissemination. A total of $1000 is requested to fund publication costs, to defray
the expenses of publishing our results in professional journals.
Other costs. Living and participant costs expenses are requested for students participating
through the Stanford Student Intern Program. Total cost to project: $5,000.
Subawards. A subcontract will be issued to the Cold Climate Housing Research Center. A
Letter of commitment, statement of work, and detailed budget is included. Total cost of
subawards to project: $30,000.
Indirect Costs
Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs are negotiated with the Office of Naval Research and
for research are calculated at 45.1% of the Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC). MTDC includes
Total Direct Costs minus tuition and other student support, subaward amounts over $25,000,
and equipment. A copy of the agreement is available at:
http://www.alaska.edu/controller/cost-analysis/negotiated_agreements.html
This project includes Facilities and Administrative costs, or institutional costs, calculated based
on the rate set by the existing Memorandum of Agreement between UA and the State of Alaska,
25% of the MTDC. Total cost to project: $15,197.
Cost Share
Cost share in the amount of $15,000 is supplied by the Cold Climate Housing Research Center;
please see the attached letter of commitment for details.
CCHRC - www.cchrc.org
P.O. Box 82489, Fairbanks, AK 99708 Phone: (907)457-3454 Fax: (907)457-3456
November 3, 2008
Mr. Tom Johnson
Alaska Center for Energy & Power
Institute of Northern Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-5910
Re: Letter of Commitment for “Heat Pump Feasibility Study”
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The Cold Climate Housing Research Center is pleased to collaborate with the University of Alaska Fairbanks
on the proposal entitled “Heat Pump Feasibility Study,” which is being submitted to the Alaska Energy
Authority. The Principal Investigator from CCHRC is Dr. John Davies, Research Director.
In support of this project, CCHRC will commit $15,000 in cost share in the form of in-kind personnel salaries
and facilities use.
The appropriate administrative and programmatic personnel at CCHRC are aware of the pertinent state
regulations and policies, and we are prepared to enter into a subcontract with the University of Alaska
Fairbanks that ensures compliance with all such policies, should this proposal be funded. I understand that the
funds associated with this project are designated as matching funds on this state funded project, and that these
funds will not be committed as matching funds on any other project.
A statement of work and our itemized budget for this sub-award are attached.
If you need additional information, please feel free to call my office at (907) 457-3454.
Sincerely,
Jack Hébert
President/CEO
Corporate Members
Alaska Housing Finance
Corporation
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Capitol Glass/
Northerm Windows
Dupont
Geo-Watersheds
Scientific
Hébert Homes
Lucky Distributing/
Monitor Products Inc.
Pioneer Glass
Remote Power Inc.
Siemens
Spenard Builders Supply
Thermo-Kool of Alaska
Insulfoam, LLC
Foundation Members
Denali State Bank
Hall Quality Homes
Mt. McKinley Bank
NCP Design/Build, Ltd
Heat-Line, A Division of
Christopher MacLean
Spinell Homes
Usibelli Foundation
Wells Fargo Bank
Board of Directors
Chair
N. Claiborne
Porter, Jr., AIA
Vice-Chair
Alan Wilson
Treasurer
Brent LeValley
Secretary
Richard Green
Members
Dave Miller
Jess Dilts
Jess Hall
Mark LaLiberte
Chuck Renfro
Kelley Roth
Bill Semple
Heat Pump Feasibility in Alaska
Statement of Work for CCHRC subcontract to ACEP
As part of an overall survey of the feasibility of heat pump technology in Alaska CCHRC proposes to
carry out three tasks:
(1) Survey present and past applications of heat pumps in Alaska. We are aware that both air
and ground source heat pumps have been used in limited applications across Alaska. CCHRC
will inventory these uses, document them to the extent feasible within the proposed budget, and
provide, as our first deliverable, an annotated listing of these systems that will include as much
technical and economic information as we can find. This report will be completed at the end of
the first month of the project.
(2) Survey existing residential district heating systems that have a central solar heating plant
with seasonal storage. We propose to carry out a very preliminary evaluation of the technical and
economic feasibility of the installation of a residential district heating system that is a central
solar heating plant with seasonal storage (CSHPSS). A major challenge in northern latitudes in
using solar energy for space and DHW heating is the lack of solar radiation in the winter months
when heating is most needed. Storage of solar energy during the summer months for use in the
winter would be a major breakthrough in the application of a suite of mature technologies that
have been in use for decades in more southerly regions. Experimental and cutting-edge seasonal
storage plants have been successfully installed in Canada and Northern Europe, principally
Sweden and Germany. We will survey these systems and produce a listing that includes both
technical and economic data that will provide the basis for a very preliminary determination as to
the applicability of such systems in Alaska. We expect that CSHPSS will be a viable option in a
number of communities, especially those with high insolation, above average fuel prices, and
enough population for a substantial district heating plant. This report will be completed at the end
of the third month of the project.
(3) We will team our residential economic analysis strength with the engineering strength at
ACEP to perform a reconnaissance evaluation of the technical and economic feasibility of
utilizing heat pumps and seasonal solar storage systems in Alaska. One of the deliverables from
this project will be a determination of the type of locations across Alaska that satisfy the physical,
economic and social conditions necessary for the successful installation such systems. We will
work in concert with ACEP personnel to produce the final report for this joint project. The draft
final report will be completed at the end of the fifth month of the project.
The CCHRC team will be comprised as follows:
Dr. John N Davies, Research Director. Dr. Davies has graduate degrees in physics, five years of
experience in building science, and has designed and built two energy efficient homes. He will serve as
the principal investigator for CCHRC on this joint project.
Cole Sonafrank, Assistant Research Director. Mr. Sonafrank has a BA from UAF in economics, almost
30 years of experience in providing computing and information technology services, and is the project
manager for the rewrite and upgrade of AkWarm, Alaska’s residential energy modeling software package.
He will provide some of the research and economic analysis.
Nathan Wiltse, Building Systems Economist and Data Analyst. Mr. Wiltse has a BA in economics with a
minor in computer science and management, a M.Sc. in mineral resource economics, and some recent
experience using AkWarm in consulting projects to develop energy use economics for a variety of
residential buildings. He will also provide research and economic analysis.
Jack Hebert, President/CEO. Mr. Hebert is the founding visionary of CCHRC, has over 30 years of
experience in building energy efficient and green homes in Alaska, and is active in the home building
profession at both the state and national level. He will provide professional guidance with respect to the
economics of residential building projects.
33.33% 66.67%
Personnel Hours Rate Cost In‐Kind ACEP
John Davies 100 42.12 $4,212
Cole Sonafrank 240 33.35 $8,004
Nathan Wiltse 360 23.29 $8,384
Jack Hebert 40 62.28 $2,491
Subtotal Wages $23,092
Fringe Benefits 24.00% $5,542
Subtotal Personnel $28,634 $9,543.57 $19,090.01
Travel Number Each Cost
Instate RT and PD 3 500 1500
Outside RT and PD 2 2000 4000
Subtotal Travel 5500 1833.15 3666.85
Contracts
None
Supplies and Misc. Months Each Cost
6 216.58 1299.48 433.116684 866.36332
Equipment
None
Subtotal Direct Cost $35,433 $11,809.84 $23,623.22
Occupancy & Admin Cost Rate
27.00%$9,566.93 $3,188.66 $6,378.27
TOTAL CCHRC $44,999.99 $14,998.50 $30,001.49
0.212598 $14,998.50
Alaska Energy Authority ‐ Renewable Energy FundBUDGET INFORMATIONBUDGET SUMMARY:Milestone or Task Federal Funds State FundsLocal Match Funds (Cash)Local Match Funds (In‐Kind)Other FundsTOTALS1$80,984.00$15,000.00$95,984.002$0.003$0.004$0.005$0.006$0.00Milestone # or Task #BUDGET CATAGORIES:123456TOTALSDirect Labor and Benefits $31,120.00$31,120.00Travel, Meals, or Per Diem $5,489.00$5,489.00Equipment$0.00Supplies$625.00$625.00Contractual Services$43,750.00$43,750.00Construction Services$0.00Other Direct Costs$0.00TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $80,984.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00RFA AEA09-004 Budget Form