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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLittle Port Walter Hydro App-, ENERGY AUTHORETY' • -. z6*010A #Y of Entity: AddressIPP Mailing r0 i Marysville, WA 98271 Marysville, WA 9827 Telephone Fax Email iR3.. POINT OF 1.1 APPLICANT CONTACT Name Title Donald Director,Project Mailing Address 90. Marysville, WA 98271 Telephone Yes o No Yes or No w a Yes or No r: m AE ALASKA Renewable able Energy Find ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application viabilityThe proposedproject is a "Phase II — Feasibility Analysis and Conceptual Design Requirements " detailed evaluation intended to assess technical, economic, financial, and operational # # equipmentfor the Little Port Walter Fisheries Research Center. research The Little Port Walter (LPW) Marine Station is a r located .110 miles south ofJuneau near the southern tip ofBaranof island LP W is the oldest year-round biological research station in Alaska and has been #; variery of fisheries research projects since 1934. Electric power is currently providedfor the site by a diesel engine generator. Oil is usedfor hydroOsprey on the north shore ofPort Walter inlet could be utilized to provide electric power for LP W through a small turbine generator, evaluationline under the Port Walter Inlet and across a peninsula to the research center. Ameresco would conduct the project # grant application this hydroelectric project. Current electric consumptionfors W is aboutproposed averagethe # # # AMA nn nnA A-€......s.- P'].w.-- s -9 41T n ln3 fn f%no SKA \/yam m ENERC »w»«>f«»+< ++# %50+00 $248,1 0/yea .$ <7 0/wear ^ ©el :d»+< / 4 ff- E Renewable Energy Fund ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application The project will be managed by Mr. Gary sofAMERESCO Alaska. Mr. Gagnon will utilize the experience ofAMERESCO employees as well as local design consultants to complete thefeasiibili�y assessment within the estimated timeftame. About 3 1j9 months. Please see attached schedule 1. Existing System and FutureDemand: Determination of existing infrastructure, current loads and future expansion. 2. Assessment of Resource: Analysis of Lake Osprey Dam, topography, hydrology, and hydroelectric capability. 3. Preliminary System Design: Basic engineering of a system to meet the proposed system requirements. . Project Costs: Budgetary plant cost estimate based upon preliminary system design and vendor data. Task includes estimate of operating and maintenance costs. 5. Permitting Requirements and Environmental Issues: Determination ofpermits required permitting procedures, costs, schedule, and applicable environmental concerns. 6. Analysis and Recommendations: Review of studyresults and prospects for project success. development personnel to accomplish Ameresco will draw upon its project development experience and staffof engineers andproject record of accomplishment in developing, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining energy projects. With a staff of rt & &V1_- -� ALASKA GIFF 7 ENERGY AUTHORITY Engineering and permitting consultants may be called upon as necessary where specy"Ic expertise is needed. The assigned A meresco Project Manager will use a package ofproject controls including a master project schedule and a control budget to monitor the project and trackprogress. The r Potential problems and their management include: 1. Higher than expected capital costs: The Assessment ofResource and Preliminary System Desigln stages will determine if high capital costs willjeopardize the project economics. 2. Permitting and environmental risks: Keeping the project size below 100 kW will enable the project to qual�&Jbr a FERC categorical exemption that will make permitting easier and less costly. 77 7 �77 77 7 77 '7 -7777 The Lake Osprey dam lies near the southern tip of Baranof Island above the north shore of Port Walter inlet. The dam was cons--Vuctai, in 1919--vd zhaRl arowtid 1948- The Lak-F--Isnrev drail hasit area q-) cis. Ty 10111 FT-771 F-1 would be available, a plant designed for a maximum- flow of twenty cfs could produce 250 kW of electrical output. The hydroelectric capability of Lake Osprey is therefore well in excess of that required to power the Little Port Walter Marine Station. No other viable energy resource is available in the vicinitvof Little Port Walter, except for the presently it diesel oil. AMA INN r%f%A A In- - - n -9 4n n11J111Ar%0 &E, ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY The existing energy system consists of a diesel engine generator for electrical power and direct fired oil heaters for space heating and cooking. There is no existing energy market. RC 4 An An A A r1l - 17 -9 4 n n P3 I'lAno I-, N'T CZEEMM= iformation for the proposed renewable energy system- f renewable energy technology specific to project location led capacity acity factor tual generation riers in concept ds The proposed renewable energy system to replace the diesel oil systems at the Little Port Walter Marine Station would consist of the following: 1. The existing Lake Osprey dam repaired and reinforced as necessary. 2. A new intake and penstock from the dam to a power house. 3. A hydroelectric turbine generator rated at less than 100 kW. 4. Electrical and turbine control systems. 5. A submarine cable to transmit the electrical power to the south shore of Port Walter inlet. 6. An underground transmission line to traverse the Port Walter Peninsula to deliver the power to the research station. The capacity is will be less than 100 kW to facilitate permitting. This capacity is about three times the current capacity of the Little Port Walter Marine Station. The anticipated availability factor will be in excess of 95%. Present electrical usage at the Marine Station is about 265,000 kWH per year. Conversion of the space heating and cooking systems to electricity and planned expansions will increase annual electrical consumption to 530,000 kWH. � iiili��;I I ii 1, 711111111111 i�lp; 1111�gyii�� I "1 11 111 r l IIIII!III I 11,11 i I ii I I� 111=1R.11! III, I , � i; 11 1111111111111!11 1210 The Osprey Dam is on U.S. Forest property. An agreement for use of the dam and properl required for the powerhouse will be needed. A e%n nnA n - 0 -C .4 -n rk v-i fn n no Renewable Energy Fund IwE. ALASKA GWL­ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application Determination of applicable permits is a feasibility study activity. The project should qualify fora FERC exemption, because itwill be. less than 100 kW in capacity. ieir cost data. For example: Applicants Records or Analysis, Industry Standards, :)r Manufacturer's estimates, ict Development Cost jX,7kuesLeT gTant is TJJT'.1V'V1l 1AHICIUSCO Will IUIIU UIC MHU111111 One of the study activities of this proposed feasibility study is a more accurate estimate of the project capital cost and total development costs. AEA nn Af%A In- - - n -Z .4 It Renewable Energy Fund ALASM 411F ", ENERGY AUTHORr.FY Grant Application rMir-E the study activities of this proposed feasibility study is a more accurate estimate of the completed project O&M costs III a 1 11111111, 111fluff 1 Determination of a more accurate project capital, development, operating and maintenance costs are study activities for this proposed feasibility study. estimate of budget costs by tasks using the form - Granffludget.xls ALASKA Renewable Energy and 4W7 ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application A. Resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4 METV The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations. Print Name, Signature Title Date Ar-!A f%n r%f%A rl- - - 4'1 -C 4n n in InneNo &D ALASKA WE I ENERGY AUTHORFY Renewable Energy Fund 1. Renewable Energy Source Mrgy-rescillrcle-M o av ItaDIC n TDIon sustainable basis. One ether 100 kW Diesel Engine Generator 33% ial O&M cost for labor $38,000 ial O&M cost for non -labor $137,580 electricity production and fuel use (fill in as applicable) if systems part of the , leave this section blank) .ricity [kWh] 265,000 usage Diesel [gall 22,000 Other Load 80 Eige Load 30 num Load ency 29% -e trends seating fuel usage (fill in as applicable) �I [gal or MMBtu[ Included in fuel usage above ricity JkWh] The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Dectric Association, Homer Electric ASsociation. Golden i Wi allev P—ectric Association, the �Iity of Seward Dectric Department. Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage Munidpal Light and Power, AFA AEA 09-004 Application Cost Worksheet revised 9126108 Page I /E�ALASKA ENERGY AU THORITY 3. Proposed System Design i. Diesel [gat or MMBtu] iL Electricity [kWh] 530,000 iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] iv. Coal. [tons or MMBtuJ v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] vi. Other 4. Project Cost a) Total capital cost of new, system $1,180,000 b) Development cost $250,000 c) Annual O&M cost of new system $15,000 d) Annual fuel cost none splaced for 44,000 gallons/ year $5.64/gallon delivered B Ing= RFA AEA 09-004 Application Cost Worksheet revised 9126108 Page 2 Less than 5 years RFA AEA 09-004 Application Cost Wo*sheet revised 9/26/08 Page 3 00 T d 00 —0 a m > 0 CD 0 C CA -0 3` _ T a w' —0 3. cn Q n'.' D 3 3Y E f3i CA CD 3 c o w# � w `- o CD I co j} ZQ CO '. too � c k � E 100 V rrs m 0 m ct 7ca SS m C3 0 ; i i \ cr Oo I i � � l sg 00 (N &n ILn in 0000000 C CCCC� C C C� LJO CN m I'D LO r- 0 r-4 Ln V)6 tn I'D 0 0 0 0 =0000000 0 U- C� C� C� C� Ci C� Ci 0 0 C 0 CD 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 ul 0 CD Li Ln Ln 0 "n -4 N Ln if'h if> Ln CD cli in z LL 0 (D 4� "0 4.1 un 0 U. > z CD U- LU CL 0 E > 0 c .0 a) C: E E 0 < w D o c LU c u g :t:! E 2 W 0 Lu M co m 4 L'i 'D I I 1. I I ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund � ENERGY AUTHOR17Y Grant Application The following forms and instructions are provided for preparing your application for Renewable Energy Fund Grant. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RF and the forms are available online at Grant Application GrantApp.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of 1 Form 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 Costworksheet.doc Summary of Cost information that should be addressed by applicants in preparing their application. --J -Worksheet Grant Budget GrantBudget.xis A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of lIi Form costs by task and a summary of funds available and 1 requested to complete the work for which funds are being requested. Grant Budget G antBudgetinstr.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget form. ILForm Instructions • 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. U*1 qffzll * 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 %M11 be posted on the Authority web site after final recommendations are made to the legislature. AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page I of 12 9/2/2008