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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.
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costs by task and a summary of funds available and
requested to complete the work for which funds are being
requested.
Grant Budget
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GrantBudgetInstr.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget form.
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Institute of Northern Engineering, Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Type of Entity:
Government Entity (University Research Center)
Mailing Address
Joanna Malcolm-Mongrain
P.O. Box 755910, Fairbanks, AK 99775-5910
Physical Address
525 Duckering Building, 309 Tanana Loop
Telephone
907-474-7574
Fax
907-474-6686
Email
ffjcm1@uaf.edu
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Maggie Griscavage
Title
Director, UAF Office of Grant & Contract 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
XX 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 resource assessment project. The project involves a detailed
evaluation of resource data from the only geothermal power plant operating in Alaska at Chena
Hot Springs, and an extension of this evaluation to other geothermal development prospects in
the state. Specifically, the Chena Hot Springs geothermal model developed and tested during
this program can be adapted and applied as appropriate to other geothermal prospects in the
Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt, thus facilitating future sustainable development of these sites.
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.
The geothermal plant at Chena Hot Springs has been in continual operation since 2006 and is
the only operating geothermal plant in the State of Alaska. Since startup, there has been a
decline in geothermal fluid temperature and pressure. This may be due to either engineering or
reservoir issues. In order to operate the plant in a sustainable manner and develop other similar
and possibly more marginal projects sustainably, it is critical that we understand the underlying
mechanisms driving this production decline. Following this analysis, a suitable production
scheme and monitoring schedule should be developed. The proposed project is a cooperative
program between the University of Alaska and Chena Hot Springs Resort. A numerical
reservoir model of the Chena geothermal system will be created and its performance matched
to the historical production data. This model can then be used to assist in the making of
development strategy decisions.
Prior to production startup, geologic, geochemical, geophysical and well test information were
used to develop a conceptual model of the Chena Hot Springs system. However, to truly
understand the reservoir dynamics and adopt an appropriate production scenario, a numerical
model of the system is needed. Data from both the shallow geothermal system (less than 1000
ft depth) and the deeper source system (1000-4000 ft) are needed to characterize this model.
The shallow system properties have been well characterized in previous studies. To effectively
predict future performance, temperature, pressure and flow data relating to the deeper system is
also required. Chena Hot Springs has received a U.S. Department of Energy grant to drill a
deep well to explore for a higher temperature geothermal resource beneath the facility. The
information that will be obtained from drilling this well will prove invaluable for the understanding
of geothermal potential in Interior Alaska as well as providing crucial input data for the Chena
Hot Springs reservoir model. A resource assessment achieved through the testing of multiple
production scenarios will be integrated with a conceptual design of the power plant production
system. A generic feasibility analysis will generate recommendations for the final design of the
Chena Hot Springs geothermal project. The outcomes of the modeling effort may be transferred
to other geothermal systems such as Circle, Manley and Pilgrim Hot Springs and to other sites
within the Central Alaska Hot Springs Belt.
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.
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The project budget will support the development of a reservoir model of the site, including time
and materials for PI Jo Mongrain, co-PI Gwen Holdmann, a graduate student, and some time for
consulting geologist Dr. Amanda Kolker and geothermal consultant Dick Benoit. Both Dr. Kolker
and Mr. Benoit are familiar with previous assessment work at the Chena site. Dr. Kolker will lend
expertise to the program in terms of expanding the model to interpret the results within the
framework of other hot springs sites in Alaska. Dr. Benoit will lend expertise to the program by
contextualizing geothermal development in Alaska with experience from sites worldwide.
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 development of a numerical reservoir model will lead to a better understanding of the
reservoir dynamics governing geothermal systems in the Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt.
Included in this belt are over 30 potential resources in Western and Interior Alaska. These low-
temperature geothermal resources have only recently been considered electrical-grade, as a
result of recent technological improvements demonstrated at Chena Hot Springs Resort. As
such, the resources in the belt are poorly understood and poorly explored. Development of a
detailed numerical model – using the extensive geologic and production database collated at
Chena Hot Springs data – will be an effective way to better understand not only Chena but also
potentially the dynamics of other geothermal systems in the belt. This will greatly reduce
production drilling and development risks for several prominent potential resources e.g. Manley
Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs, Elim-area Hot Springs and Pilgrim Hot Springs.
Drilling a single geothermal well can cost as much as several million dollars. Detailed reservoir
models can potentially save millions of dollars by better targeting geothermal wells to penetrate
the hottest part of a geothermal reservoir. However, developing a good, detailed reservoir model
takes time, which is usually rather precious during the timeframe of a geothermal development
project. By developing this generalized model before development is initiated elsewhere, future
projects will benefit by being able to rapidly input new parameters into an existing template. This
will save precious man-hours in addition to the costs of drilling poorly targeted boreholes.
For the purpose of putting a dollar value on the public benefit associated with this project, we
calculated that 10 Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt systems are close enough to population
centers to warrant consideration foe development. For each of these systems, we estimate that
this project will save $500,000 in modeling and exploration costs, for a total public benefit of
$5,000,000.
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.)
$ 198,168
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $ 198,168
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $ 198,168
2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) $
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.)
$ 5,000,000
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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.
The P.I. for this project will be Dr. Jo Mongrain, a professor in the Petroleum Engineering
Department at UAF. Dr. Mongrain has a strong background in petroleum reservoir engineering,
specializing in the development of numerical models and has worked frequently within multi-
disciplinary geoscience teams. In addition, the co-PI will be ACEP Director Gwen Holdmann.
Ms. Holdmann has previously managed the GRED geothermal exploration and development
project at Chena Hot Springs Resort. Resumes for Dr. Mongrain and Ms. Holdmann, are
included as attachments.
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.)
This project will take place over an 18 month period beginning January 1st, 2009. The first part
of the project will include collecting additional data from the shallow geothermal system prior to
the drilling of the deep hole in April, 2009. Additional data on the deep and shallow system will
be collected through the end of 2009, and the model will be completed in the second Quarter of
2010.
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
Project milestones include instrumenting the shallow system (completed April, 2009), and
collecting data on the deep system (completed October, 2009). A report with preliminary
findings on the Chena site will be released in late 2009, and the final project report including
interpretation of results in relation to other Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt sites will be
completed in June, 2010.
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.
Project personnel – In addition to the project managers listed in section 3.1, the program will
retain the services of contractor Dick Benoit of Sustainable Solutions as a geothermal
consultant, and Amanda Kolker as a consulting geologist. A graduate student is also included in
the budget to assist Dr. Mongrain.
Project equipment – The project equipment purchased to support this project will be minimal.
Included are four dataloggers to collect well data, and a laptop computer for the graduate
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student.
Software Requirements – Licenses for the TOUGH2 and iTOUGH2 codes developed by
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab as well as the pre/post processor Petrasim developed by
Rockware, Inc. will be required.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
Quarterly progress reports will be submitted to the Alaska Energy Authority. An interim report
on the model utilizing Chena Hot Springs data will be submitted in December, 2009. A final
report on the numerical model for Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt systems will be completed in
March, 2010.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
No problems are anticipated in the development of the numerical models, assuming the drilling
of a deep well at Chena Hot Springs occurs during the spring of 2009 to provide confirmation
data on the deeper geothermal system. Even without the deeper system data, various
production scenarios can be tested. Therefore, if drilling does not occur, this project will still
deliver.
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.
The Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt is a belt of over 30 hot springs that runs from the Seward
peninsula to the Yukon territory of Canada. Several of the hot springs in this belt are close to
population centers. This project would use data from Chena Hot Springs to better assess other
resources within this belt, including Manley Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs, Pilgrim Hot Springs,
Elim-area hot springs, and others. The shallow geothermal system has been developed at
Chena Hot Springs; however initial indications suggest that 5 MW could be produced if waters
from the deeper system are tapped. Other geothermal resources in the Central Alaskan Hot
Springs Belt would probably be developed using Organic Rankine Cycle binary technology
employed at Chena Hot Springs, since higher reservoir temperatures are not expected. In
addition to power generation, space heating for greenhouses and other beneficial use is also
possible, and has been used at Chena for the past decade. Geothermal energy is advantageous
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as a renewable resource in that it can serve as a base load for both electrical and direct heat to
communities in Alaska.
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 electrical energy system at all other sites with geothermal potential is diesel gen-
sets with a high cost of electric power ($1.02/kWhr in Manley as of October, 2008). Heat in these
communities is supplied via heating oil or in some cases biomass (wood). The existing energy
system at Chena is a 400kW binary ORC geothermal power plant designed and manufactured
by United Technologies Corporation.
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 existing energy resource is geothermal produced from a moderate temperature geothermal
reservoir. This project will not have any direct impact on the existing energy infrastructure, but
information learned as part of this program will serve to make the geothermal power plant at
Chena more sustainable.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The Chena site exists as a stranded electric grid 32 miles from the nearest GVEA transmission
lines. GVEA is interested in extending their grid to Chena and purchasing power from the site if
the Chena resource can be demonstrated to be capable of generating 10 MW of power. This
would benefit the greater Fairbank area by providing electric power with a low fuel cost and thus
stable cost. In addition, there are significant ‘low-hanging fruit’ opportunities to develop
geothermal power plants at similar sites such as Manley, Circle, or Pilgrim Hot Springs if the
resource is better understood through this modeling effort.
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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
N/A
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 property is owned by Connie Karl. A letter of support, including permission for access to the
site for project personnel is included.
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
No permits are required as part of this project.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
• Threatened or Endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
N/A
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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
N/A
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
The development of a numerical reservoir model would be lead to a better understanding of the
reservoir dynamics governing geothermal systems in the Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt.
Included in this belt are over 30 potential resources in Western and Interior Alaska. These low-
temperature geothermal resources have only recently been considered electrical-grade, as a
result of recent technological improvements demonstrated at Chena Hot Springs Resort. As
such, the resources in the belt are poorly understood and poorly explored. Development of a
detailed numerical model – using the extensive geologic and production database collated at
Chena Hot Springs data – will be an effective way to better understand not only Chena but also
potentially the dynamics of other geothermal systems in the belt. This will greatly reduce
production drilling and development risks for several prominent potential resources e.g. Manley
Hot Springs, Circle Hot Springs, Elim-area Hot Springs and Pilgrim Hot Springs.
Drilling a single geothermal well can cost as much as several million dollars. Detailed reservoir
models can potentially save millions of dollars by better targeting geothermal wells to penetrate
the hottest part of a geothermal reservoir. However, developing a good, detailed reservoir model
takes time, which is usually rather precious during the timeframe of a geothermal development
project. By developing this generalized model before development is initiated elsewhere, future
projects will benefit by being able to rapidly input new parameters into an existing template. This
will save precious man-hours in addition to the costs of drilling poorly targeted boreholes.
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For the purpose of putting a dollar value on the public benefit associated with this project, we
calculated that 10 Central Alaskan Hot Springs Belt systems are close enough to population
centers to warrant consideration foe development. For each of these systems, we estimate that
this project will save $500,000 in modeling and exploration costs, for a total public benefit of
$5,000,000.
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
Costs below are estimated based on current pricing and the statement of work included with this
proposal, “Reservoir Modeling for Chena Hot Springs.”
Salaries
Senior Personnel. Funding to support a total of 347 hours (roughly 2 months) is requested for
the Principal Investigator, Joanna Malcolm Mongrain, of this project. Per UAF policy, faculty
receive leave benefits at a rate of 1.5%, calculated on salary, and salaries increase by 4.5%
annually.
Funding to support 174 hours (1 month) is requested for the co-PI of this project, Gwen
Holdmann. Per UAF policy, staff receive leave benefits at a rate of 20%, calculated on salary,
and salaries increase by 3% annually.
Total cost to Project: $26,513
Other Personnel. Support is requested for one Masters level Graduate Student Research
Assistant for one year. Students work 20 hours per week during the academic year (760) and
40 hours per week during the summer (560), for a total of 1320 hours. Total cost to project:
$29,252.
Fringe Benefits
Staff benefits are applied according to UAF’s benefit rates for FY08, which are negotiated with
the Office of Naval Research (ONR) annually. Rates are 32.1% for faculty, 48.7% for staff
salaries, and 7.9% for graduate students (summers only).
Total cost to Project: $12,141.
Travel
Travel funds are requested to support field activities, planning meetings, and conference
participation for dissemination. All airfare costs are estimated based on current ticket pricing
and round-trip fares. Per diem is estimated based on current US Government figures for each
location and on UA Board of Regents policy. See the table below for detail. Total cost to
Project: $10,734.
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TRAVEL
1. Domestic Travel Description
Yr
1
Item
Cost
Airfare RT to GRC 2009, Reno NZ 2 1600 1.1
Meals RT to GRC 2009, Reno NZ 10 49 1
Lodging RT to GRC 2009, Reno NZ 10 110 1
Airfare geologist - Portland-Frb 1 800 1.1
Meals geologist - Portland-Frb 5 44 1
Lodging geologist - Portland-Frb 5 170 1
Airfare consultant - Reno-Frb 1 1600 1.1
Meals consultant - Reno-Frb 5 44 1
Lodging consultant - Reno-Frb 5 170 1
Mileage 20 trips CHSR (field)20 70.2 1
$10,734
$220
$490
$3,200
$1,100
$800
umb
$220
$850
$1,600
$850
$1,404
otal Domestic Trav
Yearly
Increase
Other Direct Costs
Materials & Supplies. A total of $42,500 is requested for supplies, estimated to the categories
below.
$25,000
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000campbell dataloggers (4) plus peripherals
batteries, cables, etc.
modeling/mapping software
field laptop
Publication & Dissemination. A total of $2,000 is requested to fund publication and other
costs associated with research results dissemination.
Consultant Services. Funds of $6,000 are requested to support a consulting geologist, who
will contribute to analyses and mapping efforts. Funds of $12,000 are requested to support work
by a geothermal consultant, who will contribute to analyses and report preparation. Total cost to
project: $18,000
Sample analysis. Funds of $7,700 are requested to support water rock sample analyses.
Other. UAF requires that any graduate student supported by a research project over the course o
the academic year also receive tuition support and health insurance costs for the life of the project
Costs in Year 1 are $11,070 (tuition), 838 in other student costs, and $1,188 (insurance) per year
per student for a total of $13,096.
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,
participant support costs, 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: $37,420.
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 instrumenting the shallow system $55,487.00 $55,487.002 collect data on deep system $77,286.00 $77,286.003 additional data collection $45,395.00 $45,395.004 Prelim report $10,000.00 $10,000.005 Final Report $10,000.00 $10,000.006$0.00Milestone # or Task #BUDGET CATAGORIES:123456TOTALSDirect Labor and Benefits $22,918.00 $33,979.00 $19,523.00 $3,500.00 $4,962.00 $84,882.00Travel, Meals, or Per Diem $1,569.00 $4,615.00 $6,234.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 $13,418.00Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Supplies $21,000.00 $22,500.00 $9,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52,500.00Contractual Services $10,000.00 $16,192.00 $10,638.00 $5,500.00 $5,038.00 $47,368.00Construction Services$0.00Other Direct Costs$0.00TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $55,487.00 $77,286.00 $45,395.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $198,168.00RFA AEA09-004 Budget Form
Chena Hot Springs Resort Post Office Box 58740 Fairbanks, Alaska 99711
Phone (907) 451-8104 Fax (907) 451-8151
October 31, 2008
Dr. Jo Mongrain
Alaska Center for Energy and Power
PO Box 755910
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5910
Dear Dr. Mongrain:
This letter is in support of your application to the Alaska Renewable Energy Fund to
develop a reservoir model of the Chena Hot Springs geothermal system. We are pleased
to allow ACEP researchers access to the property. Please contact our manager, Jenny
Kirsch, and let her know in advance as to when you plan to work on site.
In addition to allowing your researchers access to the property, we are happy to share any
data we have collected pertaining to the site to improve your modeling effort.
Sincerely,
Connie Parks-Karl
Owner
Chena Hot Springs
Phone: (907) 488-1505
E-mail: recycle@polarnet.com