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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUAA Hydrokinetic Energy Rural Alaska App Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 1 of 15 9/2/2008 SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal) University of Alaska Anchorage Type of Entity: State Controlled Institute of Higher Education Mailing Address 3211 Providence Drive Physical Address 3211 Providence Drive, School of Engineering Telephone 907-786-1065 907-786-1021 Email ankrd2@uaa.alaska.edu 1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT Name Thomas Ravens, Ph. D. Nyrée McDonald, Ph. D. Title Associate Professor Assistant Professor Mailing Address 3211 Providence Drive, School of Engineering Telephone 907-786-1993 907-786-1964 Fax 907-786-1079 Email aftmr@uaa.alaska.edu afnvm@uaa.alaska.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 or No 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 or No 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 or No 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.) Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 2 of 15 9/3/2008 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. This project will conduct Resource Assessment of hydrokinetic energy potential in rural Alaska. The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) has recognized the need to determine the hydrokinetic potential for in-stream sources in their Alaska Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Development Short- to Mid-term objectives Working Drafti. Alaska has over 300 rural villages that are located near a river. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has performed conceptual feasibility studies for sites which showed that the economics for River In-Stream Energy Conversion are potentially quite promising. However, the economics of a hydrokinetic energy plant are a direct function of river velocities and associated power densities at the river sites near these villages. Velocity data for most of these sites is non-existent. This project will assess the potential hydrokinetic energy resources for many sites in rural Alaska by collecting velocity and bathymetric data. 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. We propose a 2 year project to estimate in-line (hydrokinetic) renewable energy potential for rural Alaska. We will begin creating a list of about 24 sites/communities which appear to have the greatest potential. We plan to study 8 sites in year 1 and 16 sites in year 2. At this point, Alaska’s larger rivers (i.e., the Yukon, Koyukuk, Kuskokwim and Susitna Rivers) are obvious places to look for in-stream energy. We will examine available data, and work with project partners (including Re vision, AEA and ANSEP) to come up with a list of river stretches and community partners. The UAA-SOE Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) has well established relationships with many communities throughout Alaska and has agreed to assist the faculty in establishing working relationships with the communities. Following site selection, we will select student research assistants (3 in year 1 and 5 in year 2) who will be trained in hydrographic surveying and velocity measurement. Then, working in cooperation with the communities, we will survey the selected river stretches during the summer of 2009 and 2010 to obtain bathymetric and current distribution data. Next, using data from United States Geological Survey (USGS) gauging stations, we will estimate the long term hydrologic (i.e, velocity/depth) conditions at the selected rural sites. The USGS provides discharge rates at nearly 400 sites around the state, covering most river systems. The long-term velocity/depth distribution data obtained will be used to determine the hydrokinetic energy available for power generation. 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 total amount of funds requested is: $565,439 ($275,879 for year 1, and $289,560 for year 2). The breakdown of these costs into the various budget categories and the budget items in those categories are indicated in the table below. In the Direct Labor and Benefits category, the costs Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 3 of 15 9/3/2008 Budget category Item Year 1 Year 2 Direct Labor and Benefits PI salary, 2 months per yr $19,162 $20,024 Co-PI salary 2 mo. per yr $15,492 $16,189 Temp. research assist. (1 mo., yr 1) $3524 Student res. Assist. (3 yr 1, 5 yr 2; 2.5 mo./yr) $23,490 $40,325 Fringe, all workers $13,259 $14,810 SUBTOTAL $74,927 $91,348 Travel, Meals Airflights ($1200/roundtrip) $19,200 $38,400 Per diem ($200/person/day) $6400 $12,800 SUBTOTAL $25,600 $51,200 Equipment See list in text $34,000 $34,000 Supplies Clamps, straps and miscellaneous hardware $500 $500 Boat fuel $500 $1000 Water proof containers for instrumentation $200 $200 batteries $200 $200 Satellite receiver rental for CNAV $3000 $6000 Satellite phone $2000 $2000 Field capable laptop computers $4000 $4000 Frame to hold sensors $2000 $2000 SUBTOTAL $12,400 $15,900 Contractual services Mirko Previsic, Re vision $60,720 Shipment of equipment to rural sites $16,000 $32,000 Subscription for CNAV (C&C Technology) $3000 $6000 Safety Training (Alaska Fish and Game) $8000 $8000 SUBTOTAL $87,720 $46,000 TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $234,647 $238,448 Modified Total Direct Cost $164,927 $204,448 Indirect costs $41,232 $51,112 TOTAL COSTS $275,879 $289,560 include: 2 months of salary for the PI and co-PI in years 1 and 2; 1 month of a temporary research assistant in year 1 to assist with the development of the instrument platform; 2.5 months of salary for 3 undergraduate research assistants in year 1 and 2.5 months of salary for 3 undergraduate research assistants in year 2; and fringe benefits. Staff benefits are applied according to UAA’s proposed benefit rates for FY07. Rates are 45.7% for senior salaries and 8.9% for graduate students (summers only). A copy of the rate proposal is available at: http://www.alaska.edu/controller/cost-analysis/negotiated_agreements.html. Travel costs are calculated assuming 1 survey team (consisting of two research assistants) visit the field eight times during the first summer and each field trip consists of two full days in the field. In the second year, there will be two survey teams so the costs double. Equipment costs in each year include: The Sontek River Surveyor for velocity/bathymetry measurement ($23,000), a zodiac with a pressure bottom ($5000), and a 25 hp outboard motor ($6000). Supplies costs and contractual services costs are itemized in the table above. Modified total direct costs exclude the equipment costs and exclude the amount of the Mirko Previsic (Re vision) subcontract that exceeds $25,000 ($35,720). Indirect costs are calculated as 25% of the Modified Total Direct Costs. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 4 of 15 9/3/2008 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. Alaska has over 300 rural villages that are located near a river. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has performed conceptual feasibility studies for sites which showed that the economics for River In-Stream Energy Conversion are quite promising, potentially reducing the cost of electricity by 50- 70%. However, the economics of a hydrokinetic energy plant are a direct function of river velocities and associated power densities at the river sites near these villages. Velocity data for most of these sites is non-existent. Hydrokinetic technology manufacturers and energy project developers require information on the water velocity and depth. This project will provide this information and all results will be available to the public and private entities such as consultants, in-stream tidal companies, communities and the state of Alaska. This means that any organization interested in evaluating in-stream renewable energy technologies will be able to select a system that is appropriate for the water body in question. It will also enable a “market pull” by informing device developers of the site conditions (i.e. water depth, velocity distribution and infrastructure availability) and therefore allow them to optimize their device technology to meet a majority of the site conditions in Alaska. In addition, providing the necessary preliminary information on a large number of sites suitable for hydrokinetic power generation will demonstrate to the state and the manufacturers the hydro-kinetic potential within Alaska. This may help the development of small scale hydrokinetic plants for communities and organizations such as the UAA-SOE Renewable Energy Test Station in Girdwood, Alaska and may help the state develop a comprehensive hydrokinetic research, study and implementation plan. The project design includes training for university and community personnel and transferring know- how from leading organizations in the area of River In-Stream Conversion (i.e. re vision and EPRI) to the University. The faculty, students and community representatives will engage in a training program to operate a wide variety of technical equipment such as GPS, ADCP and HEC-RAS. The training and experience will improve the state’s ability to become more self sufficient in the development of its own renewable energy resources. Finally, by using University resources for the project, the State of Alaska will be able to obtain high quality bathymetric and velocity data for about $20,000 per site. The commercial rate would be $50,000 to $70,000 per site. Assuming a $40,000 differential between the commercial and University cost, the State of Alaska would save about $1 million, by supporting this project. Note, due to time and administrative constraints, we have elected not to explicitly enter a match amount below. However, there are numerous contributions that UAA will make to the project. For example, this will be a year round project so the UAA faculty will be spending significant time in the fall, winter, and spring. The value of the faculty time(beyond that included in the budget) will be on the order of $100,000 over the life of the project. In addition, we will use significant amounts of UAA survey equipment (~$20,000 over the life of the project). 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.) $565,439 2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $565,439 2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $ 0 (see above) 2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $565,439 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.) $960,000 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 5 of 15 9/3/2008 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 indica te 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 project will be managed by Nyrée McDonald, Ph.D. and Thomas Ravens, Ph.D, both on the faculty in the School of Engineering (SOE) at the University of Alaska, Anchorage (UAA). Dr. Ravens will be responsible for managing the technical content of the project as well as the student training program, in collaboration with Mirko Previsic (of Re vision). He will design the measurement system that will acquire the bathymetric and velocity data that will be used to assess the hydro-kinetic potential of the various river systems. In addition, Dr. Ravens will be responsible for data quality control with a particular focus on the predictability of site hydrologic conditions based on available USGS gauge data, given that the USGS gauge site may be quite far from the rural site of interest. He will communicate with local and national experts (e.g., USGS personnel) to ensure that the best possible estimates of hydro-kinetic potential are made. Dr. Ravens earned a Ph.D. from MIT in Civil and Environmental Engineering and was a tenured research professor at Texas A&M University before joining the UAA School of Engineering in 2007. Since 2000, he has conducted and directly supervised over $1 million of research projects focusing on: hydrographic surveying, deployment of oceanographic sensors including velocity sensors, and development of hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and sediment transport models. He has published numerous research papers in leading peer-reviewed journals and is a regular reviewer of papers for these journals (see c.v. for more details). Dr. McDonald will be responsible for managing logistics (e.g., travel and shipment of supplies), hiring and supervision of student research assistants, organization of data collection and processing, and collaboration with UAA’s ANSEP (Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program). Dr. McDonald directs the Environmental Science program at UAA and is an active researcher in the area of chemical transport processes. 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 data will be gathered over a two year period, with the field work completed during the summer of 2009 and 2010. The following table shows the project milestones. March 2009 Equipment procurement April 2009 Community partners selected April 2009 Sites selected for survey April 2009 Student research assistant selection May 2009 Conduct training session June 2009 Begin field work September 2009 Discontinue field work Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 6 of 15 9/3/2008 December 2009 First interim report March 2010 Equipment procurement April 2010 Community partners selected April 2010 Sites selected for survey April 2010 Student research assistant selection May 2010 Conduct training session June 2010 Begin field work September 2010 Discontinue field work December 2010 Second interim report May 2011 Final report 3.3 Project Milestones Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. March 2009, equipment procurement/fabrication and testing. All equipment required for year 1 of the project will be purchased or fabricated. The principal components are the survey boat (zodiac with pressurized floor), outboard motor, Sontek-River Surveyor (for depth sounding and velocity measurement), satellite receiver, and a frame for deploying the River Surveyor and the satellite receiver. The system will be tested for basic functionality at this time. April 2009, study sites, community partners, and research assistants selected. We will gather and examine data and consult with project partners (e.g., AEA, ANSEP), and others to select the sites (river stretches) and communities for year 1 and year 2. In addition, we will select 3 student research assistants for year 1. Note, two UAA Honors students (Natasha Hayden and Garret Yeager) are currently developing a survey that will determine the communities with the most need and potential for in stream energy conversion. The survey will include a variety of questions designed to benchmark (rank) the communities. Questions may include but are not limited to: community size, proximity to river, estimate of the river speed, river debris, and icing conditions. The survey will be conducted in February and March of 2009 and the results will be available by May 2009. This activity will help us with the community/site selection process. May 2009 training. We will conduct a one week intensive training session for our student research assistants. Note, many of our students have already been trained in hydrographic and land surveying through our Geomatics Department. The training will include operation of the system on a river (probably Knik River). June 2009. We will begin to conduct surveys of 8 identified river stretches in collaboration with local communities. We anticipate conducting about 1 survey per week using 2 students on the survey crew. August 2009. This summer’s survey work will be completed. March 2010, equipment procurement/fabrication. All equipment required for year 2 of the project will be purchased or fabricated. We anticipate purchasing the same equipment as in year 1. April 2010, study sites, community partners, and research assistants selected. We will review the Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 7 of 15 9/3/2008 selection of sites and community partners for year 2, which was initiated the previous year. Any necessary changes will be made. We will recruit 5 student research assistants. With the 5 students, we will form two teams of surveyors (2 students per team) with one student an alternate. May 2010 training. We will conduct a one week intensive training session for our student research assistants. Note, many of our students have already been trained in hydrographic and land surveying through our Geomatics Department, and some of the selected students may have worked the previous summer with us. June 2010. We will begin to conduct surveys of 16 identified river stretches in collaboration with local communities. We anticipate conducting about 2 surveys per week using our two survey teams. August 2010. This summer’s survey work will be completed. December 2010. Calculations of renewable energy potential at the eight sites will be complete and an interim report will be submitted. May 2011. Our final report will be submitted to AEA 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. Mirko Previsic of re vision consulting, LLC and Idaho Power will provide consulting services to guide these efforts and make sure that the data collected will be useful to the end-user groups. This will include: establishing a measurement protocol, assisting in establishment of post- processing routines, helping to train the student team, project support over the project duration and review of the final report. This strategic involvement of personnel will insure that the data collected (1) is of the highest accuracy possible, (2) meets the requirements to assess the potential of different sites, (3) is presented in a format useful to device developers and (4) leverages previous efforts in this field and allows for the transfer of technology and State of the Art Know-How to local University resources. Mirko is the Technology Lead of the EPRI Ocean Energy Programs, which includes wave, tidal and river in-stream (RISEC) conversion. He has 10 years experience with the design, evaluation and optimization of renewable power generation systems, theoretical modeling, resource assessments, feasibility studies and environmental impact studies with a focus on wave and tidal power conversion. He also serves as a technical advisor to the California Energy Commission, PG&E, Chevron, SnoPUD, NREL and various other organizations. He has published over 30 reports and papers in the field of renewable power generation and energy efficiency for IEEE, EPRI and various other expert publications. Most recently (2007-2008) he lead the efforts on a RISEC program for Idaho Power and the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), performing site assessments,conceptual design, performance cost and economic analyses. Final Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 8 of 15 9/3/2008 reports for the Alaskan study can be obtained from the Alaska Energy Authority. Idaho Power Company is an independent, investor-owned utility that began operating in 1916. Idaho Power Company provides service to a 20,000 square-mile area encompassing parts of southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The company currently has over 1,500 employees, which include hydrologic engineers, communication engineers and electrical technicians. Their staff also includes many other talented individuals such as divers trained in river diving, who are very instrumental in our streamflow gaging program. Their water management department began a streamflow gaging program in 1996 as a way to reduce costs, and have been successful with this goal. They are currently maintaining over 40 Idaho Power Company stream monitoring stations. In 1997 they began providing stream flow monitoring services for outside interests. Over the years, they have successfully completed contract work for state agencies and other hydro-utilities in Idaho, Oregon and California. Currently, they are maintaining 47 stream monitoring stations for outside agencies. They are familiar with USGS methods and are improving on the efficiency and accuracy of these methods wherever possible. Conformance to USGS standards is very important to the success of any streamflow gaging program. At several Idaho Power Company sites throughout the state they are required by FERC license to measure and record streamflows to USGS standards. Idaho Power has actively collaborated with the Electric Power Research Institute to assess the viability of RISEC technology in their state and have jointly developed methods to assess RISEC sites in a cost- effective way. They will provide resources to make sure that procedures, measurement standards and equipment will provide the highest quality data possible. 3.5 Project Communications Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status. Field personnel will be provided with a notebook to record general site conditions including community contact information. In addition to providing detailed bathymetry and current profiles, students and their community partner will report the general site conditions and upon their return the information will be entered into a database, which will include raw data, interim reports will be provided to AEA that include preliminary results with a brief summary and lessons learned. AEA will receive the final report by May 2011. 3.6 Project Risk Discuss potential problems and how you would address them. Field work is always challenging, and it can be particularly difficult in remote areas of the state. Prior to any field assignments the students, faculty, and community members (if possible) will participate in a one week training course designed to (1) familiarize them with the various measuring system components and how they fit together, (2) teach them how to verify that data gathering is happening, and (3) teach students basic safety protocols. The training session will provide the students ample opportunity to practice using the data collection system in a nearby water body (e.g., Goose Lake). We will also ensure that at least one person per survey team is a capable boatman, and have all students complete a safety training course (focusing on boating hazards and bears). Each survey team will be provided with a satellite phone so that they can communicate with us if any problems develop. An important part of this project will be the development of relationships with host communities. Ideally, each survey team will be accompanied by a village resident who will be able to act as a guide. Prior to each field season, a safety protocol will be developed based in part on conversations that we have with the Coast Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 9 of 15 9/3/2008 Guard and other emergency personnel. The safety protocol will be an integral part of the weeklong training program. UAA-SOE has a number of personnel (e.g., Orson Smith, William Lee, Garrett Yeager) with considerable experience with hydrographic survey work in remote locations. These resources will be engaged to help us develop the best possible training session and work protocol. 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. This project is a preliminary survey of the hydrokinetic potential of various rivers around the state. 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. This project is a preliminary survey of the hydrokinetic potential of various rivers around the state. 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. Many of the communities impacted rely on diesel generators for power generation. The project can potentially demonstrate the amount of available hydrokinetic energy that may be used to offset some of the energy produced by the diesel generators, wind turbine farms or other renewable energy technologies. 4.2.3 Existing Energy Market Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 10 of 15 9/3/2008 This project will promote the development of hydrokinetic energy development in rural Alaska by providing an assessment of the potential energy sources. The findings can be used by communities and energy system developers to help determine the feasibility of hydrokinetic energy in particular rural locations. Thus, this project facilitates the development of low cost, carbon neutral energy technologies. It will lead to the reduction of energy costs in the future. 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 project, we plan to acquire two complete hydrographic/velocity survey systems consisting of (1) a portable (i.e., transportable) survey boat (a zodiac with a pressurized floor), (2) a 25 hp, 2 cycle outboard motor (which is easier to ship than a 4-cycle due to crankcase oil issues), (3) a satellite receiver for positioning data which we will rent from C&C Technology (Houston), (4) a Sontek River Surveyor with bottom tracking capability which will provide both depth and velocity profile data, and (5) an aluminum frame that will attach to the zodiac and will provide a platform for the River Surveyor and the satellite receiver. The frame will be built in Anchorage according to our specifications. We will purchase the satellite subscription service from C&C Technology. The satellite receiver will provide a GPS NMEA data string to the River Surveyor which will integrate the survey vessel position data, the depth data, and the velocity data. A conventional survey total station and rod (owned by UAA) will be used to survey the near shore area in order to extend the bathymetric survey to the high tide line. During the first summer, we plan to operate with just one survey team and one hydrographic survey system. During the second summer, we will operate with two teams and two systems. If conditions permit, we will expand the program to two survey teams and two systems during the first year. 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. This project has no land ownership concerns.. 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 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 11 of 15 9/3/2008 This project has no permitting considerations. 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 This project has no environmental considerations. 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 project costs for this Resource Assessment project were discussed in great detail in section 2.3. 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 This project has no operating and maintenance costs. 4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale The power purchase/sale information should include the following: Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s) Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 12 of 15 9/3/2008 Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project This project will not generate energy/power. It will determine the amount of hydrokinetic energy available and provide consultants, communities, governmental entities and hydrokinetic turbine manufacturers with more detailed information about Alaska specific conditions such as; velocity distribution and water depth. 4.4.4 Cost Worksheet Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in evaluating the project. The cost worksheet form is not applicable for a resource assessment project such as ours. Our detailed project budget was presented in section 2.3. The equipment cost estimates are based on quotes from vendors or based on estimates from colleagues that have recently purchased the same or similar equipment. Supplies costs are based on the professional judgment of the PI. Travel costs and shipping costs are based on estimates provided by colleagues that have traveled extensively in rural Alaska. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 13 of 15 9/3/2008 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 project will be managed by two faculty members within the UAA-SOE. Dr. Ravens will serve as the principal investigator, he is responsible for administrative tasks related to the budget and procurement of supplies and other university affairs. Dr. McDonald, Co-Principal Investigator will be responsible for establishing and maintaining community contacts and managing the pool of student employees. The project takes a community centered approach and aims to help the community develop its workforce while raising awareness of renewable energy technology and opportunities. The two faculty members mentioned above will communicate frequently and work in tandem to achieve the project goals. Prior to departure the students will meet with the faculty to verify that all persons involved are ready to perform their tasks and that the equipment is properly prepared for transfer to the destination. Upon their return students will prepare the equipment for storage and deposit the equipment in its assigned place. The students and their community partner will provide a summary of their assigned sites with a detailed description of site conditions and lessons learned. 4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your recommendation for additional project development work. Future work should include the evaluation of additional sites. In addition, gathering information on ice and debris flows (with bottom-mounted, upward looking sensors) in important Alaskan rivers would provide critical information for the timing of energy system deployments and the depth of deployment for year round systems. 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 project benefits were discussed in detail in section 2.4. 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 Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 14 of 15 9/3/2008 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. The grant budget is discussed in detail in section 2.3. Renewable Energy Fund Grant Application AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 15 of 15 9/3/2008 SECTION 7 – ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION: A. Resumes of Applicant’s Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4 B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4 C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 6. D. An electronic version of the entire application per RFA Section 1.6 E. Governing Body Resolution per RFA Section 1.4 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 the application - authorizes the individual named as 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. 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 obligations. Print Name Signature Title Date i Alaska Energy Authority, www.aidea.org, retrieved September 24, 2008, Alaska Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Development Short- to Mid-term Objectives, September, 2007.