HomeMy WebLinkAboutMekoryuk AK Wind Turbines and Controls App
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Application for Renewable Energy Fund Grant
Alaska Energy Authority
Mekoryuk, Alaska
Wind Turbines and Controls
October 8, 2008
Table of Contents
Grant Application 1
Resumes 2
Cost Worksheet 3
Grant Budget Form 4
Delegation of
Authority 5
Supplemental
Materials 6
Tab 1
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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
Type of Entity:
Electric Utility
Mailing Address
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Physical Address
[same]
Telephone
(907)565-5531
Fax
(907)562-4086
Email
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Brent Petrie
Title
Manager, Community Development
Mailing Address
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone
(907)565-5358
Fax
(907)561-2388
Email
bpetrie@avec.org
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)
X 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
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.
We propose a project to complete the Final Design & Permitting and Construction of a system to
add electrical generation from wind power to the existing electrical generation and distribution
system.
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.
Our project involves the final design, permitting, construction, erection, startup, and
commissioning of two wind turbines to supplement the existing power generation and
distribution system for the community of Mekoryuk. Participants in the project include AVEC,
STG, and Northern Power. AVEC will provide overall project management and electrical system
engineering for the project. STG will be the general contractor, responsible for the design and
installation of all civil works, erection of the wind turbines, and installation of all ancillary
electrical systems. Northern Power will provide Northwind 100 wind turbines and startup &
commissioning services. Site control has already been completed. The foundation design is
completed. Permitting is underway, having already relocated the turbines in response to input
from Fish & Wildlife.
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 project requires $3,506,406 to complete. Design & Permitting are already complete.
Construction will require $3,486,130. Commissioning will require $20,276. AVEC will provide a
cash contribution totaling $350,641.
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 primary financial benefit from this project will be reduced fuel costs to the people of
Mekoryuk. Simulations of wind resource versus load demand result in an estimated gross fuel
savings of over 38,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year at the Mekoryuk plant, from efficiency
improvements due to new automated switchgear, from diesel-powered generation being
displaced by wind, and by displacing diesel-fired hot water heating with excess electrical energy
from the wind turbines.
Global Energy Concepts conducted an independent study of wind turbine availability for AVEC.
That study concluded that gross production estimates of energy production from wind turbines
should be reduced by 18% to account for downtime. AVEC has anecdotal evidence to indicate
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that downtime is decreasing with experience and is currently somewhat less than that figure at
existing Northwind 100 sites.
Nevertheless, for the purposes of this grant application, we will reduce expected fuel savings for
electricity production by 18%, that being the most recent independently estimated figure
available. Reducing the gross estimate by 18%, we expect to save almost 33,000 gallons of
diesel fuel per year at Mekoryuk. At AVEC’s 2008 actual average price of fuel at Mekoryuk of
$4.47/gallon, savings will exceed $146,000 per year. If the price of fuel rises to $5.50/gallon, the
savings will exceed $180,000 per year. If downtime can be cut in half, reduced to 9% from the
18% we are carrying for this application, then annual savings will approach $160,000 at current
diesel prices and $197,000 at $5.50/gallon.
In addition to the direct fuel reduction are the benefits of:
- reduced long-term dependence on outside sources of energy;
- reduced exposure to fuel price volatility;
- reduced air pollution resulting from reducing fossil fuel combustion;
- reduced possibility of spills from fuel transport & storage; and
- reduced overall carbon footprint and its contribution to climate change.
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.)
$3,506,406
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $3,155,765
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $350,641
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $3,506,406
2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) ($160,000) per year
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.)
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.
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative’s (AVEC) project management approach to this project, and
to its overall energy upgrade program, is to utilize a team approach consisting of AVEC staff,
external consultants and construction management contractors.
AVEC provides a project team from its operating staff. The President and CEO acts as Program
Executive and maintains ultimate authority programmatically and financially. The manager of the
community development group acts as program manager. The group provides internal focus
and coordination of special projects including project development, planning, construction
coordination, and reporting. Resources include a project coordinator, contracts clerk,
accountant, engineer, and community liaison. The vice president and manager of AVEC’s
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engineering group provide technical input on generation and distribution issues to the team.
Additionally, the engineering group provides specifications, design and drawings for AVEC
construction of diesel power plants and distribution systems. The manager of operation and
construction provides construction management and commissioning input on behalf of new
construction performed by AVEC staff. The manager of administrative services provides support
in accounting, payables, financial reporting, and capitalization of assets in accordance with RUS
guidelines.
The project management team’s structure is designed to provide flexibility for the AVEC
participants. They have operational responsibilities to the Cooperative as well as project
development responsibilities. The functional-interface relationships allow engineering tasks,
village government and public relations tasks, procurement functions, and internal construction
operations to be dovetailed into the project development process. Cross utilization of talent and
resources is an advantage to the project delivery process, providing economies of scale for
utilization of project resources.
For project delivery, an amalgamated team approach is utilized. To support the AVEC team,
design consultants and construction managers (CM) are selected. Both disciplines are derived
from a resource bank of professional firms with applicable histories of performance in rural
Alaska. The construction manager works concurrently with the design consultant through design
development to provide constructability insight and value engineering to maximize the overall
effectiveness of the final construction documents.
Concurrent with design development, material and equipment procurement packages are
formulated by the CM in collaboration with AVEC’s purchasing manager. Each package is
competitively procured or issued from cooperative materials. Purchase orders are formulated
with delivery dates consistent with dates required for barge or air transport consolidation.
Multiple materials and/or equipment are detailed for consolidated shipments to rural staging
points, where secondary transport to the village destination is provided. The CM tracks the
shipments and provides handling services to and around the destination project sites.
The CM is responsible for the construction activities for all project components of the facility
upgrade. Local labor forces are utilized to the maximum extent possible to construct the
projects. Local job training is provided as a concurrent operation under the management and
direction of the CM. All construction costs, direct and indirect are reimbursed on a cost only
reimbursement to the CM or paid directly by AVEC.
For the facilities applied for in this application, AVEC is responsible for managing the
commissioning process in content with the CM, designers and vendors. That entails testing and
training of operational personnel, as well as providing for all contract closeout documents.
AVEC’s concern and objective is to have a managed project delivery approach from inception
through operation.
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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.)
Grant Award Announcement: 12/15/08
Authorization to Proceed: 1/05/09
Permitting: 8/15/08-12/31/08
Order Wind Turbines & Towers: 1/12/09
Complete Electrical System Design: 4/17/09
Complete Civil Works Design: 4/17/09
Hire Installation Contractor: 5/18/09
Turbines Ready to Ship: 7/13/09
Complete Civil Works: 8/14/09
Turbines On Site: 8/17/09
Complete Turbine Erection & Electrical Works: 9/12/09
Complete Turbine Commissioning: 9/26/09
Complete Secondary Load Controller Commissioning: 10/23/09
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
Authorization to Proceed: required as early as possible to allow turbines to be ordered.
Order Wind Turbines & Towers: 6 months required from order to ready-to-ship date.
Permits Obtained: required by 4/1/09 to allow time to hire contractor to ready for start of
construction season.
Complete Civil Works: needs to be done by time turbines arrive on site.
Complete Turbine Commissioning: needs to be done early enough in the season to allow time
to commission and tune the secondary load controller.
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.
AVEC will ultimately be responsible for successful completion of the project, using partners that
have successfully installed similar systems in the recent past. Electrical system engineering will
be subcontracted, using current internal procurement practices and selection of engineering
service providers from prequalified organizations. STG will provide the wind turbine foundations
on a design/build basis, as they have done on previous similar projects. STG will also provide all
ancillary electrical equipment and install the wind turbines and the electrical balance of plant.
100kW Northwind 100 wind turbines from Northern Power will be used. The permanent magnet,
direct drive Northwind 100 is the latest wind turbine model from Northern Power, based on
earlier NW100 wind turbine models that AVEC has installed and operated in wind/diesel
applications for several years now. Developed in conjunction with NASA, NREL, and NSF
specifically for remote use in extreme environments, the Northwind 100 embodies the most
recent design practices in the industry. Northern Power’s experience with wind/diesel control
systems complements AVEC’s.
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3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
AVEC will assign a project manager to the project. One responsibility of the project manager will
be to compile periodic progress reports for use by the Authority. Weekly and monthly project
coordination meetings will be held with the project team to track progress and address issues as
they arise.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
In general, logistics, construction activities and weather all contain siginficant risks. AVEC
routinely purchases Builder’s Risk insurance to mitigate its exposure to these risks. In addition
to outside insurance, the experienced team of AVEC and STG with projects much like this one
in similar circumstances reduces much of the risk.
Logistics is a routine issue in rural Alaska. AVEC and STG both have extensive experience with
the logisitcal conditions found in this Alaskan village. Advance planning and allowing time for
contingencies is crucial to success in such environments.
Construction can be challenging in rural Alaska. Both AVEC and STG routinely conduct
construction operations in villages much like this one.
Weather is another challenge when working in rural Alaska. AVEC and STG have worked in this
area for years. As with logistics, allowing time for contingencies is important.
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.
Mekoryuk is a high-value, class 7 wind regime for wind power generation. During 2007, 943,600
kWh of energy was generated at the Mekoryuk power plant using 67,500 gallons of diesel fuel. A
two-machine array of Northwind 100 wind turbines generating almost 480,000 kWh per year
could displace up to 50% of the energy normally generated by diesel, and provide excess energy
to heat water for use at the school or water plant.
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The village of Mekoryuk is blessed with abundant winds but finds its fuel supply limited and
costly. Solar power from photovoltaic solar arrays is a potential alternative, but suffers from
higher capital cost and lower resource availability than wind at this site.
Production of energy using tidal motion in the sea is a newly developing possibility. Technology
to make use of tidal motion is as yet immature. Even after initial development activities have
been completed, the sub-arctic maritime environment of much of Alaska will provide additional
challenges to the use of this developing technology.
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 power plant at Mekoryuk consists of three separate diesel-powered engine
generator sets, of 207 kW, 284 kW, and 250 kW capacity. These gensets were originally
installed and started up in 1994, 1984, and 1988, and most recently rebuilt in 2006, 2003, and
2007. The overall plant generated 13.97 kWh for each gallon of fuel consumed in 2007.
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 power plant produces electrical energy by burning diesel fuel in engine-driven
generators. By adding wind turbines to the existing system, we expect the project to provide the
same amount of electrical energy using substantially less diesel fuel than is true today. In
addition to offsetting much of the diesel-generated electricity, we also expect to use whatever
wind-generated energy that exceeds electrical demand to heat water, also displacing diesel fuel
that is presently burned in boilers.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy customers.
Mekoryuk sits on the north shore of Nunivak Island in the Bering Sea. It is subject to subzero
temperatures, extended periods of darkness and blowing snow. Reliable electric service is
essential to maintaining home heating systems necessary to safeguard the health of the
population, especially the elderly and infants.
Mekoryuk is classified as an isolated village, relying on air transportation for delivery of medical
goods and transport of sick or injured individuals or mothers nearing childbirth. Reliable electric
service is essential to maintaining vital navigation aides for the safe operation of aircraft. Runway
lights, automated weather observation stations, VASI lights, DME’s and VOR’s are all powered
by electricity.
Emergency medical service is provided in Mekoryuk by a health aide. Therefore medical
problems and emergencies must be relayed by telephone or by some other communication
means for outside assistance. Operation of the telephone system requires electricity. Reliable
telephone service requires reliable electric service.
Water in Mekoryuk comes from a well. Reliable electric service is required for the continuous
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operation of the water and wastewater systems and to prevent freezing of the systems which will
cause extensive damage and interruptions in service.
Mekoryuk is subject to long periods of darkness. Reliable electric service is essential for the
operation of home lighting, streetlights and security lighting. Children walk to school and outside
lighting helps them find their way and be on the look out for hazards such as deep snow or in the
extreme case, polar bears.
Residents of Mekoryuk rely on a subsistence lifestyle where food is gathered and harvested and
then stored for when it is needed. Refrigeration is essential for the extended storage of
perishable food stuffs. Reliable electric service is essential for proper freeze storage of food.
We expect the addition of wind turbines to the electric generation system to reduce the amount
of diesel fuel used on the island for power generation and for heating.
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
Renewable Energy Technology Description
The system we plan includes two 100kW Northwind 100 wind turbines, along with electric boilers
to make use of excess electrical energy produced when the wind-based generating capacity
exceeds the electrical demand.
The Northwind 100 represents a new generation of wind turbines. Its permanent-magnet, direct-
drive architecture is the current state of the art for advanced wind turbine design. That
architecture overcomes many of the challenges of connecting old-style induction generators to
electrical distribution grids. The permanent-magnet generator is connected to a full power
converter that converts its variable, low-frequency, alternating-current output to direct current,
then back to tightly regulated alternating current for output to the grid. The permanent-magnet
generator requires no reactive power to energize its magnetic field, removing that influence from
the grid. The power converter allows a broad degree of control over the form and quality of the
power output to the grid. The capacitance and active controls in the power converter allow
reactive power to either be consumed or produced by the Northwind 100 regardless of its real
power output, even in the complete absence of wind. The turbine controls allow power output to
be controlled by dynamic grid conditions, including automatic output reduction or complete
shutdown, regardless of wind conditions. The combination of advanced controls and integrated
disk braking allows gradual ramping of turbine output up or down, minimizing flicker and
maximizing usable power.
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We expect two Northwind 100 wind turbines to produce over 50% of the electricity consumed on
the island today. The wind turbines should supply almost 480,000 kWh of electrical energy
annually, including over 110,000 kWh for use to heat water.
Anticipated Barriers
Logistical and weather barriers are common in the area. AVEC has routinely overcome these
barriers in similar projects in similar areas. Permitting can sometimes affect projects adversely.
On Mekoryuk, AVEC has already determined an alternate site for the wind turbines in response
to concerns expressed by Fish & Wildlife.
Basic Integration Concept
The wind turbines will interconnect with the existing diesel power plant. Secondary load control
will dispatch boilers as required to use excess wind energy while allowing the diesel generators
to continue running at efficient levels.
Delivery Methods
The wind-generated electrical energy will be delivered using the existing electrical distribution
grid.
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.
AVEC has control of the land required for the installation of the wind turbines and for their
connection to the existing power plant. Reference: Lease Agreement 2004-000860-0.
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following informationas 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
Permitting is underway. This project has been anticipated and planned for several years already.
Final permits await only final design. The proposed location of the turbines has been revised
once, based on input from Fish & Wildlife.
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
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• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
No environmental issues have come up. The proposed turbine location has been revised, based
on input from Fish & Wildlife.
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
This application is for the last phase of the project. Preliminary work has already been done. We
anticipate that the project will cost $3,506,406 to complete from this point. We are requesting
$3,155,765 from AEA. AVEC will provide $350,641 as a cash contribution toward the project.
Source of Cost Data
Anticipated costs for wind equipment are per manufacturer’s estimates; all other cost estimates
are derived from recent experience of Applicant and its consultants and construction managers,
based on similar projects recently constructed or now under construction.
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
AVEC’s existing NW100 wind turbines require two maintenance visits a year. Those visits
currently cost AVEC $3,500 per turbine per year. The new Northwind 100 model requires only
one maintenance visit each year. So the two turbines at Mekoryuk will require a combined
annual maintenance cost of $3,500. This cost will be funded by ongoing energy sales in the
village.
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
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The project breaks even at 17 years.
4.4.4 Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered in
evaluating the project. Download the form, complete it, and submit it as an attachment. Document any
conditions or sources your numbers are based on here.
See the attachment.
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 incorporated into AVEC’s power plant operation. Maintenance will be
managed in the same way as the maintenance of the diesel plant is managed.
4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations
Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your recommendation
for additional project development work.
The wind turbines and control systems provided as part of this project will be fully incorporated
into AVEC’s power plant operations. From that perspective, the wind turbines will be treated as
generating equipment, just like the generator sets. Maintenance schedules will be routinely
developed and managed. The result will be improved reliability from the existence of additional
generating sources and reduced fuel consumption from the use of wind. We do not anticipate
any additional project development work at this site following this project.
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
We expect two Northwind 100 wind turbines will displace 32,880 gallons of diesel fuel each year.
So far in 2008, AVEC has spent an average of $4.4657 per gallon for the fuel it has used to
generate electricity. If that continues to be the rate through the first year of operation of the wind
turbines, then we will save $146,833 during that first year. Assuming a 4% rate of inflation for the
next 20 years, we expect the project to save over $4.3 million over that period of time. At this
rate, the project breaks even at just over 17 years.
The non-economic benefits to the Alaskan population at large will be from the reduced carbon
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footprint of the power plant. By reducing the amount of fuel burned on the island by over 50%,
we will prevent over 350 tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year.
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.
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the project.
AVEC is committed to providing $350,641 toward the completion of this project.
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Please note that some fields might not be applicable for all technologies or all project
phases. Level of information detail varies according to phase requirements.
1. Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. 7.46 m/s, from V3 report of 12/4/07
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 3
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 207kW / 284kW / 250kW
iii. Generator/boilers/other type diesel engine generators
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other Dates of original startup: ’94 / ’84 / ‘88
Dates of last rebuild: ’06 / ’03 / ‘07
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 13.97 kWh/gallon
b) Annual O&M cost
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] 943,618 kWh (2007)
ii. Fuel usage (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank
Diesel [gal] 67,552 gallon (2007)
Other
iii. Peak Load 240 kW (2007)
iv. Average Load 108 kW (2007)
v. Minimum Load 54 kW (estimated)
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] 84,000 gallons (from CDR of 7/28/06)
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
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3. Proposed System Design
a) Installed capacity 200 kW (wind turbine)
b) Annual renewable electricity generation
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh] 478,000 kWh
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
4. Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system $3,506,405
b) Development cost
c) Annual O&M cost of new system
d) Annual fuel cost (savings) ($160,000)
5. Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 26,000 gallons
ii. Heat 3,000 gallons
iii. Transportation
b) Price of displaced fuel $4.4657 / gallon (2008 actual average)
c) Other economic benefits
d) Amount of Alaska public benefits
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale N/A
7. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio
Payback 17 years
RFA AEA 09-004 Application Cost Worksheet Page 2
Tab 4
Grant Budget Form
Alaska Energy Authority ‐ Renewable Energy FundMekoyuk WindBUDGET INFORMATIONBUDGET SUMMARY:Milestone or TaskFederal Funds State FundsLocal Match Funds (Cash)Local Match Funds (In‐Kind)Other FundsTOTALS1. Design/Permitting $0.00 $0.00 $0.002. Construction $3,137,517.00 $348,613.00 $3,486,130.003. Commissioning $18,248.00 $2,028.00 $20,276.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00TOTALS $3,155,765.00 $350,641.00 $0.00 $3,506,406.00BUDGET CATAGORIES:1234567TOTALSDirect Labor and Benefits$0.00Travel, Meals, or Per Diem$0.00Equipment$0.00Supplies$0.00Contractual Services $0.00 $3,486,130.00 $20,276.00 $3,506,406.00Construction Services$0.00Other Direct Costs$0.00TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $0.00 $3,486,130.00 $20,276.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,506,406.00Milestone # or Task #RFA AEA09-004 Budget Form
10/8/2008 1:17 PM2 Mekoryuk Wind STG 100208 for AEA grant applic CM Wind GenerationITEM QUAN UNUNIT MAT'L COSTTOTAL MAT'L COST HRS PER UNIT LABOR HOURSLABOR RATETOTAL LABOR COSTUNIT EQUIP COST TOTAL EQUIP COST UNIT SUB COSTTOTAL SUB COSTUNIT FRT COSTTOTAL FRT COST TOTAL COST UNIT WT. TOTAL WT. CM SUPPLIED COSTSWIND PADS AND ACCESS ROADSS.Flora Access Rd. Est. 11/30/06 $25,000.00 $50,000.00 $25,000.00 0 $125,000.00 $225,000.00#REF!Foundtations - STG supplied CostsKobelco Crane 1.5 Mo 0 170 0 90 0 24000 36000 0 0 0.15 31,500 $67,500 140000 210000Down the Hole Hammer 1 Mo 0 130 85 0 13000 13000 0 0 0.2 7,000 $20,000 35000 35000D25- 32 Pile hammer / leads 1.5 Mo 0 70 0 0 8500 12750 0 0 0.25 0 $12,750 0 0Loader/ support 980 1.5 Mo 0 130 85 0 10500 15750 0 0 0.2 18,000 $33,750 60000 9000024" Dia .75 wall x 55' Piles 8 EA 8849.5 70,796 17 136 90 12240 0 0 0.33 33,264 $116,300 12600 100800Thermal Syphons 12 EA 2600 31,200 9 108 0 0 0 0 0.33 3,960 $35,160 1000 12000Rock Anchor 12 EA 1400 16,800 19 228 95 21660 0 0 0.33 2,178 $40,638 550 6600Tower Base Steel 2 EA 65000 130,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.33 19,800 $149,800 30000 60000Circle Caps 12 EA 300 3600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.33 1,267 $4,867 320 3840Crane Mats for access 0 Mo 0 130 0 0 7500 0 0 0 0.33 0 $0 60000 0Skid steer 2 Mo 0 130 85 0 4000 8000 0 0 0.2 3,200 $11,200 8000 16000rigging, welders, tools 2 Mo 0 130 0 0 5000 10000 0 0 0.25 6,250 $16,250 0 25,000Foundation Load Test 1 EA01500 10 15 110 1650 500 500 0 0 1.5 225 $3,875 150 150Crane Operator (foundations) 1 EA 0 10 40 90 3600 5000 5000 0 0 0.25 0 $8,600 0 0Welders 3 EA 0 50 150 85 12750 0 0 0 0 0.25 0 $12,750 0 0Foreman 1 EA 0 50 50 95 4750 0 0 0 0 0.25 0 $4,750 0 0Subtotal $253,896.00 727 $56,650.00 $101,000.00 0 $126,644.20 $538,190.20 559390Wind tower erectionWelders 2 EA 0 0 100 200 85 17000 0 0 0 0 0 0 $17,000 0 0Crane Operator 1 EA 0 0 144 144 85 12240 0 0 0 0 0 0 $12,240 0 0Foreman 1 EA 0 0 144 144 95 13680 0 0 0 0 0 0 $13,680 0 0Electrical 2 EA 1500 3,000 0 0 88.57 0 0 0 7000 14000 0 0 $17,000 0 0Tower Paint 0 EA 0 0 0 0 65 0 0 0 5000 0 0.25 0 $0 0 0Subtotal 3,000 488 42,920 0 14000 0 $59,920 63840TOTAL - Wind towers $281,896.00 1,215 $149,570.00 $126,000.00 14,000 $251,644.20 $823,110.20 623,230Transf SUB cost to Labor14,000.00$ (14,000.00)$ SUBTOTAL: 281,896.00$ 163,570.00$ 126,000.00$ 251,644.20$ 823,110.20$ FIELD SUPPORT:105,410.34$ CM COST:62,500.00$ TOTAL INCL. CM & FS991,020.54$ CONTIN @ 10%:28,189.60$ 16,357.00$ 12,600.00$ 25,164.42$ 99,102.05$ TOTAL CM COSTS: 310,085.60$ 179,927.00$ 138,600.00$ 276,808.62$ 1,090,122.59$ AVEC SUPPLIED COSTSNPS 100A Wind Turbines2 EA 400,000 800,000 0 0 0 0 0 19310 19,310 1 130,000 $949,310 130000Integration control module1 EA 1,130,000 70,00050,000 $1,250,000AVEC project mgmt, travel, etc.$50,000TOTAL - AVEC Spplied Costs $1,930,000.00 $70,000.00 $0.00 $19,310.00 $180,000.00 $2,249,310.00Work Order Total:$3,339,433AVEC 5% Admin:$166,973GRAND TOTAL:$3,506,406
Tab 5
Delegation of Authority
Tab 6
Supplemental Materials
• Mekoryuk Location Map
• Wind Towers Site Plan
• Efficiency Change Controls with
Wind Added