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Wind-Diesel Project for Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik
Renewable Energy Fund Grant October 8th 2008
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Northwest Arctic Borough
October 7th 2008
Proposal for
Renewable Energy Fund
Alaska Energy Authority Grant
Wind-Diesel Project for Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik
Rural Alaskans in the Northwest Arctic Borough, NWAB, are facing some of the highest costs
anywhere in the nation. In order to proactively address the region’s Energy Crisis, declared
by the NWAB in September 2008, the NWAB is working to implement long term energy
options. While there are a variety of alternative energy options available in NW Alaska, such
as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass; wind energy has a proven track record of success
in our communities. Installing and integrating wind turbines in three NW Alaska villages is a
big step toward securing the future of rural Alaska.
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Wind-Diesel Project for Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik
Renewable Energy Fund Grant October 8th 2008
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Table of Contents
1. Applicant Information ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Applicant Point of Contact.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Applicant Minimum Requirement ....................................................................................................... 3
2. Project Summary .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Project Type ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2. Project Description................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3. Project Budget Overview...................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1: Project Cost Estimate................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2: Project Cost Share........................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 3: Letter of NANA Regional Corporation’s Contributions........................................................... 8
2.4. Project Benefit......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5. Project Cost & Benefit Summary........................................................................................................10
3. Project Management Plan ..................................................................................................................11
3.1. Project Manager..................................................................................................................................11
3.2. Project Milestones ................................................................................................................................12
3.3. Project Schedule..................................................................................................................................14
Figure 4: Project Schedule and Milestones.............................................................................................14
3.4. Project Resources.................................................................................................................................16
Figure 5: Technical Participants................................................................................................................17
Figure 6: NANA Pacific Letter of Commitment......................................................................................19
3.5. Project Communications....................................................................................................................21
3.6. Project Risk.............................................................................................................................................21
4.1. Proposed Energy Resource.................................................................................................................22
Figure 7: Description and Evidence of Wind Energy in Project Communities...................................22
Figure 8: Wind Resource in Buckland ......................................................................................................23
Figure 9: Wind Resource in Deering.........................................................................................................26
Figure 10: Wind Resource in Noorvik........................................................................................................29
4.2. Existing Energy System.........................................................................................................................30
4.3. Proposed System..................................................................................................................................31
4.4. Proposed System..................................................................................................................................35
Figure 11: Proposed Project Economics...................................................................................................36
Figure 12: Reduction in diesel fuel and annual avoided costs...........................................................36
5. Project Benefit .......................................................................................................................................44
6. Grant Budget.........................................................................................................................................45
Figure 13: Budget Breakdown-Noorvik....................................................................................................46
Figure 14: Budget Breakdown-Deering...................................................................................................47
Figure 15: Budget Breakdown - Buckland ..............................................................................................48
7. Additional Documentation and Certification ..................................................................................50
Figure 16: Northwest Arctic Borough Resolution....................................................................................52
Figure 17: Ipnatchiaq Electric Company Resolution ............................................................................54
Figure 18: City of Buckland Resolution ....................................................................................................56
Figure 19: AVEC Letter of Commitment..................................................................................................57
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1. Applicant Information
Northwest Arctic Borough
Po Box 110
Kotzebue, Alaska 99752
Phone: (907) 442-2500
Fax: (907) 442-2930
1.1. Applicant Point of Contact
Katherine Keith
Kotzebue Electric Association
Po Box 44
Kotzebue, Alaska 99752
k_keith@kea.coop
Work: (907) 442-3491
Cell: (651) 332-0584
Fax: (907) 442-2482
1.2. Applicant Minimum Requirement
1.2.1. As an Applicant, we are a government entity.
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 participants governing authority is necessary.
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.
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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2. Project Summary
2.1. Project Type
This is a construction project which will generate electricity using the locally available wind
resource.
2.2. Project Description
Rural Alaskans in the Northwest Arctic Borough, NWAB, are facing some of the highest costs
anywhere in the nation. In order to proactively address the region’s Energy Crisis, declared
by the NWAB in September 2008, the NWAB is working to implement long term energy
options. While there are a variety of alternative energy options available in NW Alaska, such
as wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass; wind energy has a proven track record of success
in our communities. Installing and integrating wind turbines in three villages is a big step
toward securing the future of rural Alaska.
The goals of the proposed project are:
• To develop the wind energy potential in the communities of Buckland, Deering, and
Noorvik,
• To develop appropriate wind generation engineering plans and designs, and
• To construct the necessary wind generation facilities (fully integrated with diesel
power systems).
This is a two year project. Year one involves performing both pre-construction and
construction tasks in Deering and Noorvik as well as pre-construction tasks in Buckland. Year
two involves construction tasks in Buckland.
2.3. Project Budget Overview
As detailed in Figure 1 and Figure 2 below, the total project cost is $9,792,710. Currently,
agencies within the Northwest Arctic Borough (NWAB) have contributed match funds in the
amount of $162,800. The match funding was obtained from the NANA Regional
Corporation, NRC, who fully endorses this project. NRC is donating gravel for foundation
work and three acres of land at each wind site. NRC is also contributing $150,000 for pre-
construction work which was obtained through a Department of Energy grant for wind
resource development.
The project costs include the material and shipping costs of seven Northwind 100 Nacelle
Turbines and the standard 37 foot tower; the foundation costs, transmissions lines, and
associated administration, engineering, construction management, and contracting fees.
The NWAB will continue to seek funding on behalf of the villages.
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Deering $620,000 $193,600 $813,600
Buckland $930,000 $290,400 $1,220,400
Noorvik $930,000 $290,400 $1,220,400
SUBTOTAL $2,480,000 $774,400 $3,254,400
Deering $622,000 $0 $622,000
Buckland $933,000 $0 $933,000
Noorvik $933,000 $0 $933,000
SUBTOTAL $2,488,000 $0 $2,488,000
Deering $5,500 $0 $5,500
Buckland $8,250 $0 $8,250
Noorvik $8,250 $0 $8,250
SUBTOTAL $22,000 $0 $22,000
Deering $2,400 $0 $2,400
Buckland $3,600 $0 $3,600
Noorvik $3,600 $0 $3,600
SUBTOTAL $9,600 $0 $9,600
Erected cost of 13.8 Kva transmission lines (wood poles) roadway
Deering $525,000 $0 $525,000
Buckland $1,750,000 $0 $1,750,000
Noorvik $0 $0 $0
SUBTOTAL $2,275,000 $0 $2,275,000
Preliminary Construction
Deering $54,200 $0 $54,200
Buckland $54,200 $0 $54,200
Noorvik $54,200 $0 $54,200
SUBTOTAL $162,600 $0 $162,600
Direct Costs Subtotals
Deering $1,829,100 $193,600 $2,022,700
Buckland $3,679,050 $290,400 $3,969,450
Noorvik $1,929,050 $290,400 $2,219,450
Direct Cost Total $8,211,600
Engineering & Administration @ 15%$1,231,740
Construction Management @ 8%$656,928
Contractor Overhead and Fee @10%$821,160
TOTAL COST WITH OVERHEAD AND ENGINEERING $10,921,428
Spare Parts Set
Northwind 100 Nacelle Turbines and 30 meter tower
Foundation Costs (Freezeback pilings;fabricated base; shipping)
Cost TotalFreight
Functional Checkout and Commissioning
Northwest Arctic Borough
Wind Development in Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik
Cost Estimate 10/2/08
Item
Figure 1: Project Cost Estimate
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Renewable Energy Fund Grant October 8th 2008
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NANA Regional Corporation
NANA Regional Corporation will provide
gravel as a portion of its cost share match.
Deering/Noorvik in year 1 and Buckland
year 2.Material $7,500
NANA Regional Corporation
9 acre of NRC land for construction of wind
turbines. The value of this is currently
unconfirmed at this point. Land $0
City of Buckland
The City of Buckland will be requested to
contribute $5,000 in uncollected
professional staff time.In Kind $0
AVEC
AVEC will be asked to contribute up to
$15,000 as part of its contribution to
oversight on Noorvik.In Kind $0
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company
The Ipnatchiaq Electric Utility is
contributing $5000 in uncollected
professional staff time for the proposed
effort. In Kind $5,000
COST SHARE TOTAL $162,500
Total Project Cost: $10,921,428 Cost Share Total: $162,500 Percentage Cost Share: 1.5%
Northwest Arctic Borough
Wind Development in Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik
Cost Share 10/2/08
Organization Cost Share Item Type Amount
NANA Regional Corporation
NRC was awarded $150,000 from DOE for
prelimary feasibility studies and renewable
energy assessments.
Cash $150,000
Figure 2: Project Cost Share
A letter indicating the above cost share funding is provided below.
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Figure 3: Letter of NANA Regional Corporation’s Contributions
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2.4. Project Benefit
As in other parts of the country, energy costs in Alaska continue to rise at an alarming rate.
In our remote corner of the state, electricity can exceed $.60/kWh and fuel costs are often
upwards of $9.00/gallon. Many of the borough’s disadvantaged residents are forced to
choose between heating their homes and buying groceries. The high cost of energy
negatively impacts community members, local government, and agencies providing
services to the area. The Northwest Arctic Borough (NWAB) is working to address this energy
crisis in Northwest Alaska.
The proposed wind generation infrastructure will help stabilize energy costs, providing long-
term socio-economic benefits to villages. The NWAB is confronted by the reality that plagues
much of rural Alaska: extremely limited economic opportunity combined with an almost
astronomical cost of living. Faced with the challenges of high costs, limited local
employment options and the need to support their families, rural Alaskans are forced with
the choice of leaving village life behind in order to relocate to larger cities in search of
employment and affordable living. In such small communities, each household is important
to the well-being of the entire community. With more affordable energy available in the
villages, more of our region’s households will be able to afford to stay in their communities,
promoting community stability and wellness and helping to stem the tide of rural migration.
NW Alaska suffers greatly from the high cost of electricity. 2008 residential power rates in the
region varied from $.48/kWh in Kotzebue (up from $.39/kWh in 2007) to $.71/kWh in Noatak.
The anticipated benefits of this project are many; primary among these is reducing the
negative impact of the cost of energy in these communities by providing a renewable
energy alternative. This alternative could help stabilize energy costs and provide long-term
socio-economic benefits to village households. Locally produced affordable energy will
empower our community residents and will help avert rural to urban migration.
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2.5. Project Cost & Benefit Summary
2.5.1. Total Project Cost: $10,921,428
2.5.2. Grant Funds Requested in this Application: $10,758,928
2.5.3. Other Funds To Be Provided: $162,500
2.5.4. Total Grant Costs (Sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3): $10,921,428
2.5.5. Estimated Benefit (Savings):
2.5.5.1. $650,166/yr (Based on 2008 fuel prices)
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3. Project Management Plan
3.1. Project Manager
The Northwest Arctic Borough will have executive oversight of this project and will provide the
administrative and financial management systems which comply with the standards set forth in the
grant applications.
The major participants in this project include the NWAB, the tribal villages of Buckland, Deering, and
Noorvik, and the entities responsible for operating the electric utilities in each of these communities
(Kotzebue Electric Association, Ipnatchiaq Electric Company, Alaska Village Electric Corporation).
Each of these entities has actively participated in the development of this proposal, and each is fully
committed to the project’s success.
Contact Title Add-
ress
City/State E-mail Phone Fax
City of
Buckland
Darlene
Hadley
City
Administrator
PO Box
49
Buckland,
AK 99727
city_of_bucklan
d@yahoo.com
907-
494-
2121
907-
494-
2138
Ipnatchiaq
Electric
Company
Ruth Moto-
Hingsbergen
Electric Utility
Manager
PO Box
36021
Deering,
AK 99736
ipnatchiaqec@
msn.com
907-
363-
2157
907-
363-
2307
Alaska
Village
Electric
Cooperative
Brent Petrie Manager,
Community
Dev. & Key
Accounts
4831
Eagle
Street
Anchorage
AK 99503
bpetrie@avec.
org
907-
561-
1818
907-
561-
2388
Northwest
Arctic
Borough
Annabelle
Alvite
Grants &
Community
Development
Administrator
Po Box
1110
Kotzebue,
AK 99752
aalvite@nwabo
r.org
907-
442-
2500
907-
442-
2930
Kotzebue
Electric
Association
Brad Reeve General
Manager
Po Box
44
Kotzebue,
AK 99752
b_reeve@kea.c
oop
907-
442-
3491
907-
442-
2482
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3.2. Project Milestones
3.2.1. Pre-Construction Program Activities
Project Start-Up and Additional Data Analysis:
Following a Notice to Proceed (NTP), the project team will meet to establish project
guidelines, assign responsibilities, develop an appropriate communication plan, and
identify information gaps. The group will confirm which site or combination of sites are
most favorable and conduct any required additional inspection, evaluation, and
analysis for the pre-construction activities.
Redeployment of the Met Tower and Wind Resource Assessment Program:
A 30 meter tower has been deployed at the Deering site, and an existing met tower in
Buckland will be re-deployed to a new site. The re-deployment is an in-kind contribution
to this proposed project by NRC.
Preliminary Site Planning:
NANA Pacific, NP, shall prepare a Preliminary Site Plan (PSP) utilizing aerial photos of the
target area. It will show proposed locations of wind turbine(s), access roads, temporary
material lay down sites, existing transmission and distribution power lines, and other
details. Observations will be noted about suitable foundation and construction
conditions, including topography, soil types, flooding and erosion potential, sensitive
habitats, and existing man-made structures.
Geotechnical Review:
The NWAB will sub-contract with a qualified geotechnical engineering company for
preliminary geotechnical review of the sites, site characterization, and review of
aggregate supply.
Environmental, Antiquities Analysis (EAA) & Permit Review:
The project team shall coordinate an EAA assessment for the project, identifying any
potential environmental and cultural impacts as well as prevention or mitigation
strategies for these impacts.
Design and Planning:
The project team and project stakeholders will present the results from the previous steps
during a Project and Design Development meeting.
Wind-diesel Integration Study & Design:
The project team will coordinate a wind-diesel integration study; including assessments of
dynamic load control, balance of system electrical interconnect assessment, SCADA
systems, heat recovery analysis, and conceptual system design.
Civil/Structural Engineering on Wind Turbine Tower Foundation:
The project team will evaluate the geotechnical report and recommend, design, and
engineer a foundation appropriate to each individual site.
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Electrical Interconnect Design:
Design will include conceptual electrical one-line diagram, conceptual distribution
routing, and conceptual load study. Existing and additional arctic grounding
requirements will be evaluated to meet State of Alaska requirements. The wind turbine –
diesel generation facility control integration is outside the scope of this project and will
be done by others.
Heat recovery and distributive heating systems:
The project team will evaluate feasibility of heat recovery systems in the village and
provide drawings drawing of feasible distributive heating system. Control of these systems
is to be done by the wind turbine–diesel integration contractor.
Business and Operations Plan:
The project team will assess and clarify issues related to ensuring efficiency in the
ongoing operations of the utility such as technician training, ongoing O&M integration,
and impacts on rate payers.
Final Design, Construction/Installation Plan, O&M Plan, and Business Plan submittal:
This final step will ensure efficient execution of the proposed plan and assure that roles
and responsibilities are executed during the operation’s phase.
3.2.2. Construction Program Activities
Equipment Procurement:
Procure wind turbines and equipment for power system control and energy utilization,
diesel automation and modification, towers and foundation, and communications.
Installation:
Upgrade diesel gen-set controls and install wind tower foundations and towers, wind
turbines, power line from wind turbines to power plant, system controllers, power
converter and battery storage, resistance heaters in power plant and school, and a
communications network linking all system nodes.
Commissioning:
Write O&M manuals, make system modifications, monitor and report on system
performance, and provide local operator training, system maintenance, and technical
support services
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3.3. Project Schedule
The installation of wind diesel hybrid power systems in Deering, Noorvik, and Buckland will
occur over a 24-month period, starting October 1, 2008. The project period is divided into
eight quarters, in both Year 1 (Q1-Q4) and Year 2 (Q5-Q8). The wind turbine installations in
Deering and Noorvik (D/N) are planned for Year 1, and the wind turbine installation in
Buckland (B) is planned for Year 2. However, if all technical, design, and financing issues are
resolved during the summer 2009, then Buckland could mobilize concurrently with Noorvik
and Deering. The project schedule is detailed in the following table.
Project Stage and Task Start End
Lead Partner
Pre-Construction Phase
Project Initiation Q1 Q2
• Identify project partners NWAB
• Develop project plan NWAB,NP, KEA, AVEC, NRC
Data Collection Q1 Q8
• Compile historical data on Buckland/Deering/Noorvik
facility energy demand, electricity, fuel expenses, and
thermal load
NP, D, B, N, AVEC, KEA, NRC
• Collect initial wind data from Buckland, Noorvik and
Deering, and produce summary reports*
NP, AEA, D, B, N, AVEC, KEA,
NRC
• Continue collecting wind data from B, N, D for a year
after system installation and produce summary reports*
NP, AEA, D, B, N, AVEC, KEA,
NRC
*Note: The budget for these tasks comes under a parallel project.
Environmental Impact Assessment Q1 Q4
• Avian habitat and endangered species review NP, AVEC, KEA
• Flood plain/wetlands/hydrology and fisheries review NP, AVEC, KEA
• Historical and archeological review NP, AVEC, KEA
• Permit review NP, AVEC, KEA
Design & Testing Q1 Q3
• Assess B/N/D electric load, thermal load, and wind
resource
NP, AVEC, D, B, N, AEA
• Develop preliminary system design NP
• Conduct preliminary system design review NP
Figure 4: Project Schedule and Milestones
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Project Stage and Task (Page 2) Start End
Lead Partner
Pre-Construction Phase
Design & Testing (continued) Q1 Q3
• Specify major system components incl. wind turbines, wind-
diesel system supervisory controller, heating load controller,
dedicated power metering, and heating system retrofit.
NP
• Site wind turbines NP, AVEC, KEA
• Develop final system design incl. feeder line from turbines to
power plant and communications network linking all nodes
NP
• Conduct final system design review NP
Construction Phase
Equipment Procurement Q1
(D/N)
Q5 (B)
Q2
(D/N)
Q6 (B)
• Procure power system control and energy utilization equip. NP
• Procure diesel automation and modification equipment NP
• Procure wind towers and foundation equipment NP
• Procure wind turbines NP
• Procure communications equipment NP
Buckland-Deering-Norvik Installation Q2
(D/N)
Q6 (B)
Q4
(D/N)
Q8 (B)
• Install wind tower foundations and towers NP, AVEC, KEA
• Upgrade diesel gen-set controls NP, AVEC, KEA
• Install system controller NP, AVEC, KEA
• Install resistance heaters in power plant and school NP, AVEC, KEA
• Install wind turbines NP, AVEC, KEA
• Install power converter and battery storage NP, AVEC, KEA
• Install feeder line from wind turbines to power plant NP, AVEC, KEA
• Install communications network linking all system nodes NP, AVEC, KEA
Commissioning Q3
(D/N)
Q7 (B)
Q4
(D/N)
Q8 (B)
• Write O&M manuals NP, AVEC, KEA
• Provide local operator training, system maintenance, and
technical support services
NP, AVEC, KEA
• Make system modifications NP, AVEC, KEA
• Monitor and report on system performance NP, AVEC, KEA
Post-Construction Phase
System Assessment Q2
(D/N)
Q6 (B)
Q4
(D/N)
Q8 (B)
• Prepare economic analysis of project from
NANA/IEC/Buckland/AVEC perspective
NP, AVEC,
KEA, NRC
• Prepare prelim. economic analysis from regional
perspective
NP, NRC
• Prepare final economic analysis of project from the
NANA/IEC/Buckland/AVEC perspective using wind data
NP, AVEC,
KEA, NRC
• Develop project plan for replication in other community NP, AVEC, KEA
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3.4. Project Resources
3.4.1. Personnel/Partners
NANA Pacific
NANA Pacific will assist the NWAB by performing management functions for the project.
NANA Pacific is a project management, engineering, and consulting company, with a
specialty in energy. Providing energy related services, including energy planning, bulk
fuel conceptual design, power distribution/design, wind resource assessments, financial
and economic modeling, diesel power generation/distribution, rural infrastructure
development, and facilitation. NANA Pacific’s project/program management projects
are handled by professionals with industry experience in construction, engineering,
consulting, and development. NANA Pacific key personnel include:
Jay Hermanson has managed multiple renewable energy studies in Alaska and
elsewhere, and holds an MBA from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Technical
expertise will be provided by Brian Yanity, he holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from
Columbia University and an MS in Arctic Engineering from the University of Alaska,
Anchorage. The project will also benefit from the provision of additional technical
expertise by Douglas Vaught with V3 Energy and Stuart Parks with NANA-Colt. Both Mr.
Vaught and Mr. Parks have extensive experience with rural Alaskan wind energy projects,
and both are state-certified Professional Engineers.
NANA Regional Corporation
Sonny Adams, NRC Project Manager, will assist the NWAB in taking responsibility for
building regional and community support for the project, and help to serve as the
project’s community liaison, and will conduct site visits to ensure satisfactory project
progress. Mr. Adams brings extensive experience working on a variety of projects
throughout the NWAB. Jeff Nelson, NRC’s Assistant Director of Lands, will provide
additional project support. Mr. Nelson has extensive knowledge of applicable state and
federal laws, and a history of working successfully with the NRC Board of Directors on
leases, easements, and permits
Kotzebue Electric Association
Kotzebue Electric Association, KEA, is a nonprofit Rural Utility Systems cooperative that
serves the residents of Kotzebue, Alaska. KEA owns a wind-diesel power plant which has
six engine/generator sets and 17 wind turbines (with a total installed wind capacity of
1.14 MW). KEA has demonstrated successful leadership and innovation in remote wind-
diesel applications and will be a valuable partner for this project.
Kotzebue Electric Association, KEA, and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, AVEC, have
agreed to assist the Northwest Arctic Borough in whatever capacity is necessary. This
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could include, but is not limited to, project management, engineering, construction,
project advice, and operations and maintenance training.
The NWAB will coordinate the following technical participants for implementation of the
project.
Participant Description and Capabilities Designee
NANA Pacific NANA Pacific is a project management, engineering,
and consulting company, with a specialty in energy.
Jay
Hermanson
Kotzebue Electric
Association (KEA)
Non-profit electrical utility provider for Kotzebue and
contractual manager of Buckland’s utility. Expertise
includes wind-diesel systems in arctic environments. KEA
will play a critical role in the operations and
maintenance plan.
Brad Reeve
City of Buckland
Electric Utility
Electrical utility provider for Buckland. Expertise includes
diesel systems and understanding of Buckland’s energy
needs.
Darlene
Hadley
Ipnatchiaq Electric
Company
Electrical utility provider for Deering. Expertise includes
diesel systems and understanding of Deering’s energy
needs.
Ruth Moto-
Hingsbergen
NANA Regional
Corporation
NRC is one of 12 Alaska Native Regional Corporations,
serving over 11,400 shareholders in the NANA region and
its traditional communities. Expertise in project
management
Sonny
Adams
Northern Power
Systems
Provider of Northwind100 turbine system. Expertise
includes nearly 30 years of experience developing and
installing wind power technology and partnering with
government and commercial entities including DOE,
NASA and NREL.
Brett
Pingree
V3 Energy, LLC Consulting firm with expertise in Alaskan wind energy
projects: site selection, installation, training and data
analysis.
Douglas
Vaught, P.E.
NANA/Colt
Engineering, LLC
Multidisciplinary engineering firm focusing on
engineering, procurement and construction
management services in rural Alaska and beyond.
Expertise in project management in Alaska’s utility,
petroleum, mining and government industries.
Stuart Parks,
P.E.
Alaska Village
Electric
Cooperative
(AVEC)
Non-profit electric utility that provides power generation
services to Noorvik. Expertise includes engineering,
community development, O&M, and distribution.
Brent Petrie
Figure 5: Technical Participants
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Figure 6: NANA Pacific Letter of Commitment
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Person Al “Sonny” Adams, Jr.
Current Employer
NANA Regional Corporation, Inc.
Position
Projects Manager
Project Role
NANA Regional Corporation Projects Manager and Community Liaison
Duties and Responsibilities Provide project information to villages and NANA Regional Corporation
Senior Management. Gather Regional Community Support for renewable
energy projects through Strategic Energy Plan. Facilitate site visits to
ensure project progress. Coordinated team meetings to ensure good
project communication.
Specific Qualifications • Familiar with NANA Region.
• Familiar with Inupiaq Culture, Subsistence and Traditional
Activities.
Relevant Experience Current position: Projects Manager September 2007 to present
• Assists with oversight of the Red Dog Mine.
• Assists with gravel sales in the NANA Region.
• Assists with NANA’s Energy Grants.
Past Position: Metallurgical Engineer Dec 2004 to Sept 2007
• Trained flotation operators.
• Worked with flotation and grinding operators to optimize zinc and
lead circuits.
• Responsible for clean water discharge into the environment.
Past Position: Training Supervisor 1997 to 1999
• Responsible for updating training manuals and safety procedures
Past Position: Mill Operator 1989-1997
• Flotation – Responsible for maximizing Lead and Zinc grades and
recoveries.
• Grinding – Responsible for liberation of sphalerite and galena from
gangue particles.
• Water Treatment – Responsible for clean water discharge.
• Dewatering - Responsible for minimizing water content in zinc and
lead concentrates.
• Reagents – Responsible for mixing reagents to adequate
strengths.
• Shiploader and Truck Dump – Responsible for storage and
shiploading zinc and lead concentrates.
Past Position: Commercial Fisherman 1977 to 1987
• Worked as Captain and helper in the Kotzebue Sound.
Certifications/Registrations/
Professional Organizations
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Education Montana Tech, University of Montana - Butte, Montana
Area of Study: Metallurgical Engineering – Mineral Processing
State of Residency
Alaska (Anchorage)
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3.5. Project Communications
The NWAB will schedule monthly meetings between project partners to ensure proper
communication. These partners will include NANA Regional Corporation, NANA Pacific,
NANA Colt Engineering, Kotzebue Electric Association, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative,
City of Buckland, Ipnatchiaq Electric Company, City of Noorvik, Northern Power Systems,
and V3 Energy, LLC.
The NWAB will work closely with all subcontractors to ensure that the project schedule is
followed and high quality products are delivered. The NWAB will provide quarterly reports to
the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA). Project collaborators will provide additional reports to
NWAB as required by AEA. The NWAB will submit reports directly to AEA. In addition, public
presentations on project progress will be given at community meetings and possibly
conferences. Informational brochures and other publications will be produced for the
general public.
3.6. Project Risk
Logistical challenges and delays associated with construction in our remote rural Alaskan
communities represent potential barriers to the success of the proposed project. The three
villages proposed as sites for this project are remotely located from the nearest hub airport,
and are reachable only by small airplane, snowmachine (snow mobile/skidoo), or seasonally
available barges which travel on local waterways to bring supplies, fuel and other goods to
the villages. Because of changeable weather conditions and the complex logistics involved
in transporting materials to such remote locations, the season for barge transport is extremely
limited, and shipping delays are quite common.
However, the NWAB is accustomed to dealing with such limitations, and its proposed
partners also have extensive experience in addressing the difficulties associated with
conducting business in such challenging conditions. Shipping arrangements for construction
equipment and supplies will be made with ample allowance for possible delays, and
sufficient flexibility will be included in construction schedules to ensure on-time and
successful completion of all project phases. Finally, limited match funds may impede the
project in the short term. At this time, the 20% match requirement is not in place. The NWAB
will coordinate a capital campaign for the project and will pursue funding through USDA’s
High Cost of Energy Grant, develop local financing plans based on cost savings, and pursue
various funding and financing opportunities. During April 2008, a delegation from the
NANA/NWAB traveled to Washington, DC, to learn more about funding for renewable
energy projects for the region. These leads will also be pursued.
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4. Project Description and Tasks
4.1. Proposed Energy Resource
The following table highlights the areas to be targeted and provides evidence of the
available energy resource.
Description Evidence Buckland AEA and KEA installed a met tower in Buckland in 2005; approx.
16 months of data have been recovered. The present met tower site
is in a Class 2 wind regime, but the proposed project will continue
with the already installed anemometer and wind data in a different
location with predicted Class 4 to 5 winds. The accuracy of the
state of Alaska’s high resolution wind map has been confirmed
with the collection of the anemometery study. A Class 4 or 5 wind
resource is a reasonable assumption for the proposed site.
Wind Resource Map of
Alaska. Met Tower results.
AEA wind resource
assessment website. Deering The NREL average Wind Power Class Category is 5. The
proposed project will continue with KEAs existing installed
anemometer. The Wind Resource Map of Alaska suggests a class
5 wind regime, with an assumed average wind speed of 7.2 m/s.
The available data shows 1 year of wind data.
Alaska Rural Energy Plan1:
NREL Reconnaissance. AEA
wind resource assessment
website. Noorvik The Wind Resource Map of Alaska suggests a Class 2 or 3 wind
regime, with an assumed average wind speed of 5.8 m/s. Through
a 2002 study commissioned by Maniilaq Association, there are 12
months of available data.
AEA wind resource
assessment website. 2002
Maniilaq Association Report
Figure 7: Description and Evidence of Wind Energy in Project Communities
4.1.1. Buckland
The Alaska Energy Authority, assisted by Kotzebue Electric Association and village labor
support, installed a 30 meter met tower just south of Buckland Village Center in
September 2005. While data collection is ongoing, a 15 month gap in data exists from
October 2005 to January 2007.
At the present met tower location, Buckland exhibits a marginal wind resource for wind
power development, with an annual average wind speed at 30 meters elevation of 4.6
m/s and Wind Power Class 2. While this class is generally not adequate for wind
development, more promising locations (Class 4) exist in the hills approximately five miles
west of Buckland.
1 Foster, Mark. Alaska Rural Energy Plan. Initiatives for Improving Energy Efficiency and Reliability.
April 2004.
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Figure 8: Wind Resource in Buckland
4.1.2. Deering
Deering was a candidate village about thirteen years ago for an innovative
REL/AEA/AVEC/Kotzebue Electric Association wind-diesel project that was installed in the
village of Wales and wind studies were conducted to generate data needed to support
the project. The primary sources of data were the NOAA National Weather Service
Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) data from the Deering airport and five
months of met tower data from a 30 meter NREL met tower that apparently was located
near the airport. Although it is likely that more than five months of data was collected
from the met tower, it appears that this is all that has survived.
Ian Baring-Gould of NREL sent a summary spreadsheet of the ASOS data to NANA
Pacific, LLC; data range is January
1998 to September 2002. In examining
this spreadsheet, it is apparent that this
data was used for an analysis of a
wind-diesel system for Deering as the
ASOS data summary tables had been
re-summarized into a HOMER inputs
worksheet that contained the
information needed to create a
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HOMER file for wind-diesel analysis. The summary data inputs were monthly average
wind speeds at the ASOS 10 meter AGL anemometer level, Weibull k coefficient,
autocorrelation factor, diurnal pattern strength, and hour of peak wind speed. Also
included in this spreadsheet was a wind frequency rose (shown here). Although Mr.
Baring-Gould did not forward to us the original HOMER file used to evaluate Deering (it
may have been lost), with this information a new HOMER file was created for the wind
resource. With the statistical wind information inputs, HOMER employs a mathematical
algorithm to generate a virtual wind resource with hourly wind speeds for an entire year.
For further analysis, an output file from HOMER was generated and used as data input
into the Windographer wind analysis software to better examine the wind characteristics
in Deering (note that Windographer’s wind-specific graphics capabilities are superior to
those in HOMER).
The ASOS data, run through the Windographer software, indicates that the Deering
airport classifies as a low Class 4 (good) wind resource with a calculated 10 meter mean
annual wind speed of 4.97 m/s, a 10 meter elevation wind power density of 208 W/m2
and a predicted 50 meter wind power density of 409 W/m2. The 50 meter wind power
density prediction is less certain because with only one anemometer level,
Windographer assumes a power law exponent of 0.14 for wind shear. A met tower
would collect data that would enable one to calculate a precise power law exponent
value, but 0.14 is a reasonable estimate. Note that on the AEA wind resource assessment
website (http://www.akenergyauthority.org/programwindresourcedata.html ), a similar
wind analysis is posted for Deering using the same data source, the airport ASOS station.
With a longer data collection period, AEA calculated a 10 meter elevation wind power
density of 195 W/m2, which correlates to a high Class 3 (fair) wind resource. This
classification difference is less than it appears however as the variance between the two
wind power density calculations is only about seven percent.
As one can see in the Wind Resource Map of Deering (courtesy of AEA), the airport itself
in Deering is predicted to be a Class 2 wind resource, but the area just north of the
airport, between the airport and the village, is predicted to be a Class 3 wind resource.
Presumably the ASOS station is located within the boundaries of the predicted Class 3
wind resource and hence, the data analysis indicating a low Class 4 or high Class 3 wind
resource correlates with the modeled wind resource prediction. With this correlation of
ASOS data to the wind resource map, we are confident that the predicted superior wind
resources at the project site near Cape Deceit are accurate. If so, the Cape Deceit site
can be expected to be a Class 4 wind resource.
An analysis of interest to indicate the viability of a potential wind turbine project in
Deering is to consider the predicted turbine performance of a Distributed Energy
NW100/21 (the new “B” model turbine with a 21 meter rotor diameter). As indicated in
below, one NW100/21 located at the airport (the location of the ASOS station) could be
expected to generate approximately 205,000 kWh per year of energy (30 meter hub
height and 96% turbine availability). If a Cape Deceit site were to prove to be 15%
superior to the ASOS site in terms of energy production, one could expect to generate
236,000 kWh per year; if 25% superior, one could expect to generate 257,000 kWh per
year (per turbine).
Northwest Arctic Borough Wind-Diesel Project for Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik Renewable Energy Fund Grant October 8th 2008 Page 25 of 58 NW100/21 Predicted Annual Energy Generation Hub Height Average Net Average Net Average Net Diesel Fuel Average Net Average Net Diesel Fuel Average Net Average Net Diesel Fuel Wind Speed Power Output Energy Output Capacity Factor Displaced Energy Output Capacity Factor Displaced Energy Output Capacity Factor DisplacedMonth (m/s) (kW) (kWh) (%) (Gal) (kWh) (%) (Gal) (kWh) (%) (Gal)Jan 7.01 33.2 24,681 33.2 1,974 28,383 39.4 2,271 30,851 42.8 2,468Feb 7.50 35.7 24,005 35.7 1,920 27,606 38.3 2,208 30,006 41.7 2,401Mar 5.57 21.3 15,856 21.3 1,26818,234 25.3 1,459 19,820 27.5 1,586Apr 5.62 22.6 16,246 22.6 1,300 18,683 25.9 1,495 20,308 28.2 1,625May 5.27 19.3 14,333 19.3 1,14716,483 22.9 1,319 17,916 24.9 1,433Jun 5.06 17.6 12,693 17.6 1,015 14,597 20.3 1,168 15,866 22.0 1,269Jul 5.30 19.8 14,755 19.8 1,180 16,968 23.6 1,357 18,444 25.6 1,476Aug 5.99 25.0 18,591 25.0 1,487 21,380 29.7 1,710 23,239 32.3 1,859Sep 5.56 21.6 15,519 21.6 1,242 17,847 24.8 1,428 19,399 26.9 1,552Oct 5.34 20.1 14,932 20.1 1,195 17,172 23.8 1,374 18,665 25.9 1,493Nov 5.13 18.4 13,246 18.4 1,060 15,233 21.2 1,219 16,558 23.0 1,325Dec 6.31 27.4 20,419 27.4 1,63423,482 32.6 1,879 25,524 35.4 2,042Overall 5.80 23.4 205,275 23.4 16,422 236,067 26.9 18,885 256,595 29.3 20,528Displaced diesel fuel annual value: 69,794$ 80,263$ 87,242$ Notes:1) Diesel generator efficiency assumed to equal 12.5 kWh/gal2) Assume one‐to‐one tradeoff of wind turbine kW for diesel generator kW3) Assume diesel fuel cost of $4.25/gallon4) Turbine availability assumed to be 96% Distributed Energy NW100/21, 21 meter rotor diam., 30 m hub height, 96% availability Site 1 estimate, +15% Site 2 estimate, +25%Airport ASOS Site
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Figure 9: Wind Resource in Deering
4.1.3. Noorvik
Noorvik exhibits a fair wind resource for wind power development, with an annual
average wind speed at 30 meters elevation of 5.7 m/s and wind power Class 2 to
4 (likely Class 3), depending on the method of calculation. Although not
outstanding, this wind resource is acceptable for wind power development,
especially considering the very high cost of diesel fuel in Noorvik.
A wind resource assessment was conducted in Noorvik from September 2001 to
September 2002 with grant funding from the Administration for American Natives
(ANA) grant no. 90NK0108/01. A 30 meter NRG met tower was erected,
according to the project final report, about four miles east of Noorvik along the
road to the gravel pit. The final report, published by Maniilaq Association,
describes the measured wind resource as “good” with an average annual wind
speed at 30 meters elevation of 12.7 mph (5.7 m/s). An attempt was made to
recover the original data files and reanalyze the data. This was partially
successful in that data from September 25 to March 19 (with three weeks in
December missing) were obtained from Maniilaq Corp., but the remaining
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original files appear to be lost. However, using the recovered data plus data
presented in the Maniilaq report, it was possible to construct a full year data set
using features of Windographer software and Homer software (both written by
Tom Lambert of Mistaya Engineering in Calgary, Alberta, Canada).
The Maniilaq report states that the met tower was sited approximately four miles
away from Noorvik along the road that leads to what appears to be a rock
quarry located at the foot of Hotham Peak. This road is approximately six miles
long so the test site therefore was about two thirds distance from Noorvik to the
quarry. Note that the Noorvik utility company, Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative, Inc., has stated that they would be most interested in locating wind
turbines, should a project proceed, on the old runway near the village. This site
is advantageous as it is near the existing power plant, easy to access in poor
weather, and is situated perpendicular to the midpoint of the new airport, which
presumably will alleviate concerns FAA might have regarding erecting wind
turbines under the runway landing and departure routes.
The annual average wind speed at the 30 meter level is 5.7 m/s, by itself
representative of a high Class 2 to low Class 3 wind resource. Because the
recovered data files were incomplete, the monthly and annual wind data was
taken from summary data presented in the Maniilaq report. This included
monthly average winds measured by the two installed anemometers – one at 100
ft (30 meters) elevation and the other at 75 ft (23 meters). Then, by extracting
certain statistical information from the five months of recovered data – Weibull K
value, auto correction factor, diurnal pattern strength, and hour of peak wind – a
virtual annual wind data set was created using statistical estimates of hourly wind
speed averages. This annual data set is limiting in many respects compared to
the five months of recovered data – there is no wind direction information for
instance and one must rely on the Homer software to create a virtual annual
wind profile – but it allows one to estimate turbine performance for an entire year
without biasing the estimate with a short data set.
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Hub
Height Time At Time At
Average
Net Average Net Average Net
Wind
Speed
Zero
Output
Rated
Output
Power
Output
Energy
Output
Capacity
Factor
Month (m/s) (%) (%) (kW) (kWh) (%)
Jan 4.98 20.8 1.2 18.6 13,875 18.6
Feb 8.27 10.9 10.0 40.4 27,153 40.4
Mar 7.24 13.4 6.2 33.7 25,036 33.7
Apr 6.15 15.9 3.5 27.0 19,445 27.0
May 6.41 14.7 4.5 28.8 21,415 28.8
Jun 4.48 23.0 0.1 15.1 10,837 15.1
Jul 3.94 27.6 0.0 11.2 8,338 11.2
Aug 4.66 22.7 0.7 16.4 12,172 16.4
Sep 5.71 17.5 2.5 24.0 17,276 24.0
Oct 5.18 19.7 1.2 20.1 14,983 20.1
Nov 5.87 16.8 2.4 24.9 17,941 24.9
Dec 3.98 27.6 0.1 11.3 8,377 11.3
Annual 5.55 19.3 2.6 22.5 196,808 22.5
As one can see, an average annual net energy output of 197,000 kWh per year at a net
capacity factor of 22.5% is predicted for the NW100/21. Using a diesel generator fuel
efficiency of 12.5 kWh/gal equates to an avoided fuel usage of 15,750 gallons/year.
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With a fuel cost of $4.25 per gallon, the savings would be $67,000 per year for each
turbine installed in Noorvik. A Noorvik installation of three NW100/21 turbines would save
the community $201,000 of fuel cost per year. The average wind penetration would be:
0.22*100 kW*3 turbines*8760 hr/2,008,285 kWh (2007 data) = 0.29.
Figure 10: Wind Resource in Noorvik
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4.2. Existing Energy System
4.2.1. Basic Configuration of Existing Energy System
4.2.1.1. Buckland
Buckland, a community of 457 people, is about 75 miles southeast of
Kotzebue. The City of Buckland currently provides power to the community
with a 650 kW diesel power plant. This consists of :
o Caterpillar 3456 (455 kW)
o Caterpillar 3456 (455 kW)
o Caterpillar 3456 (175 kW)
The facility, operated by the city under contract to the Kotzebue Electric
Association, generated 1,423,267 kWh total in Buckland during fiscal year
2007. During the same period of time, the community imported 118,708
gallons of fuel. The overall plant efficiency is 13.8 kWh / gallon. The peak
load is 396 kW and the average load is 251 kW. In September 2008, the cost
per gallon of diesel was $4.79.
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) upgraded the bulk fuel storage, power
house, and associated equipment in Buckland in 2007. The power houses
have new switch gear and are fully automated with paralleling capabilities.
4.2.1.2. Deering
Deering, a community of 131 people, is 57 miles south west of Kotzebue. The
Ipnatchiaq Electric Company currently provides power to the community of
Deering, with a 453 kW diesel power plant. This consists of:
o Cummins (170 kW)
o Cummins (170 kW)
o John Deere (100 kW)
o John Deere (125 kW)
The facility generated 709,559 kWh in Buckland during fiscal year 2007 and
consumed 62,878 gallons of fuel for power generation.
The diesel fuel used for power generation is shipped to Deering and Buckland
from Kotzebue on the spring and fall barges owned by Crowely Maritime. As
in Buckland, the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) upgraded the bulk fuel
storage, power house, and associated equipment in Deering in 2000. The
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powerhouses have new switch gear and are fully automated with paralleling
capabilities.
4.2.1.3. Noorvik
Noorvik, a community of 636 people, is 45 miles east of Kotzebue. The Alaska
Village Electric Cooperative currently provides power to the community of
Noorvik with an 1163 kW diesel power plant. This consists of:
o Detroit Diesel 60 (314 kW)
o Cummins kTA 1964 (499kW)
o MTU 12V2000 (756kW)
The utility generated 1,991,566 kWh during fiscal year 2006 which consumed
149,669 gallons of fuel for power generation. The overall plant efficiency is
13.8 kWh / gallon. The peak load is 474kW and the average load 226 kW. The
cost per gallon of diesel in September 2008 was $5.10.
The community of Noorvik will need assessment and review of its control
system in order to integrate wind into the system.
4.3. Proposed System
4.3.1. System Design
4.3.1.1. Rationale for a Wind Diesel System
The Northwest Arctic Borough, including Kotzebue Electric Association (KEA)
and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), has been a long-time leader
in developing, designing, building, and operating wind-diesel hybrid systems
in remote locations in rural Alaska and the NWAB will build upon the area’s
collective competencies and experience. Based on assessments of energy
resources in these communities the NWAB believes that a medium to high
penetration wind-diesel hybrid system is a desirable option and is technically
feasible for the targeted communities.
4.3.1.2. Description of Technology
The Northwind100 combines best-in-class technologies to deliver high
performance and long term reliability in a 100 kW turbine that is at once
leading edge and proven. The turbine’s performance and reliability can be
attributed to three main technology advances:
• Gearless design that dramatically reduces part counts and offers a
package that is simple and rugged.
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• Permanent magnet power generator which is highly efficient,
dependable, and eliminates the need for messy power hydraulics. It
provides high energy capture to maximize benefits of available wind.
• Advanced power electronics system which was designed by the
Northern team and optimized specifically for wind turbine operation.
The system is inverter coupled and can perform AC-DC-AC conversion
with a perfect sine wave output
4.3.1.3. Rationale for Selecting Northwind100:
Together, these advances equate to excellent power production and low
lifetime O&M costs, and thus lower life cycle costs. A critical mass of installed
NW 100 turbines in Alaska and the Yukon is occurring which will enable
improved O&M over its lifecycle. The Northwind100 wind turbine was designed
in partnership with NASA, NREL and NSF to provide reliable, cost-effective and
efficient power in remote and extreme weather environments. Northern Power
Systems, a subsidiary of DES, makes the Northwind100 technology
commercially available in Alaska. Over time, Northern’s focus on continuous
improvement has resulted in efficiency gains and a reduction in the effort
required for turbine installation and service. Every turbine comes standard with
one concurrent user license (CUL) of Northern’s proprietary and web-based
SmartView software. Smartview gives turbine owners a view of their turbine’s
real-time and historical performance – as well as supervisory controls - from a
desktop anywhere in the world. Also standard is a 2-year parts only warranty
(extended warranties available).
4.3.2. Land Ownership
The land proposed for use in this project consists of sites in Buckland, Deering, and
Noorvik in the NANA region of NW Alaska. All sites are owned by NANA Regional
Corporation, NRC, and NRC has provided these sites as an in-kind resource. The
letter of commitment is contained previously in the proposal.
4.3.3. Permits
After reviewing the land and project with technical advisors and representatives
of government agencies responsible for permitting, NANA Pacific and the NWAB
have concluded that NEPA, IMDA, and other permits are not necessary. In
addition, while no navigable air issues were identified, FAA non-objection is
required. FAA Form 7460-1 will be filed for all three communities. Communication
will continue with relevant agencies to address and mitigate their concerns as
additional project information becomes available or if operating assumptions
change.
As needed, the project team will prepare a permit schedule denoting critical
permitting milestones and the estimated time to complete the permitting process.
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Potential regulatory agencies could include the NWAB, US Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the Coastal Zone Management Program.
4.3.4. Environmental
Environmental benefits and impacts of the project, based on reduction of
hydrocarbon use, include reduced potential for fuel spills/contamination
episodes in transport, storage, or use (thus protecting vital water and subsistence
food sources), improved air quality, decreased contribution to global climate
change from fossil fuel use, decreased coastal erosion due to climate change.
NANA Pacific has undertaken a preliminary environmental survey and review of
the proposed sites with interested parties2 and found no complaints/issues. A
review of endangered species through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
identified some avian species concerns; however mitigation measures, including
‘bird-diverters’ and ‘guy-guards’ installed on the turbines will minimize the risk of
avian collisions and thus reduce likelihood of harm to threatened, endangered,
or migratory species.
4.3.4.1. Environmental Checklist-Completed by NANA Pacific
Pre-Existing Contamination
Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik: Based on consultation with landowner NANA
Regional Corporation, there is no pre-existing contamination at the project
site.
Asbestos
Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik: No existing piping or facility will be disturbed;
therefore no asbestos will be disturbed or removed as part of this project.
Navigable Air Space
Buckland: The project site is more than 4 miles from the Buckland airport, and
should not impact navigable air space, and a FAA Form 7460-1 will be
submitted.
Deering: The project site is more than 1 mile from the Deering airport, and
should not impact navigable air space, and a FAA Form 7460-1 will been
submitted.
Noorvik: The project site is more than 1 mile from the Noorvik airport at a
direction that is perpendicular to the runway, and should not impact
navigable air space in any way. However a FAA Form 7460-1 will been
submitted.
2 It is assumed that the anemometer site will serve as a proxy site for wind turbine
installation and that environmental, historical, and archaeological issues are the same.
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Archeological/Cultural Resources
Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik: Based on consultation with NANA Regional
Corp., there are no known archeological or cultural sites within or in the
vicinity of the project site.
Threatened/Endangered
Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik: Based on consultation with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, two iter bird species in the region are listed as threatened.
However, mitigations measures, including ‘bird-diverters’ and ‘guy-guards’,
installed on the towers should minimize the risk of avian collisions.
Other Protected Species
Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik: Based on consultation with the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, migratory birds in the region are protected by treaty.
However, mitigations measures, including ‘bird-diverters’ and ‘guy-guards’,
installed on the turbine should minimize the risk of avian collisions.
Coastal Zones
Buckland: The project site is in the watershed of the Buckland River, which
drains into Kotzebue Sound (20 miles to the north). However, the tower
installations should have no impact on the watershed.
Deering: The project site is near shores of Kotzebue Sound, which drains into
Kotzebue Sound (20 miles to the north). However, the met tower installation
should have no impact on the watershed.
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4.4. Proposed System
4.4.1. Project Development Cost
4.4.1.1. Total anticipated project cost: $10,921,928
4.4.1.1.1. Buckland: $5,279,369
4.4.1.1.2. Deering:$2,690,191
4.4.1.1.3. Noorvik: $2,951,869
4.4.1.2. Requested grant funding: $10,758,928
4.4.1.3. Applicant matching funds: $162,500
4.4.1.4. Identification of other funding sources:
The NWAB will also pursue funding through USDA’s Rural Energy
Grants.
4.4.2. Wind energy financial analysis: Buckland, Deering, and Buckland
Based the assumptions listed below, a pre-feasibility financial analysis of a small
wind farm installation for the communities of Deering, Buckland and Noorvik was
conducted using the software program RETScreen.
Wind turbine installation characteristics:
• Wind turbines used are 100-kW Northwind100 machines with a 30 m hub-
height
• Two and turbines installed in Deering (200-kW total wind capacity)
• Three turbines installed in Buckland and Noorvik(300-kW total wind capacity)
Installation cost assumptions (for all three communities):
• Feasibility, development and engineering costs- $100,000
• Wind turbines- $250,000/turbine
• Substation- $150,000
• Installation labor costs- $150,000
• Foundation- $200,000
• Misc./contingencies- $301,100 to 497,275
• Transmission line cost- $350,000/mile
• Annual operations and maintenance (O&M) costs- $22,000
• Drive train replacement- $30,000 every 10 years
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• Blade replacement $80,000 every 15 yrs
Financial assumptions-
• Electricity avoided cost (compared to diesel)- $0.20/kWh
• Annual electricity cost escalation rate- 10%
• Inflation rate- 2.5%
• Discount rate- 7%
• Project life- 25 years
Deering Buckland Noorvik
Average annual wind speed 7.2 m/s 6.8 m/s 5.8 m/s
Wind plant capacity factor 29.1% 25.9% 18.0 %
Total installed wind capacity 200-kW 300-kW 300-kW
Annual wind energy generated 510 MWh 682 MWh 473 MWh
Total generated in FY20073 710 MWh 1423 MWh 1992 MWh
Transmission line length 1.5 miles 5 miles 0.5 mile
Transmission line cost $525,000 $1,750,000 $175,000
Total installation cost $1,926,100 $3,597,275 $1,812,800
Equity payback 11.6 years 13.6 years 11.8 years
Benefit-cost (B-C) ratio 1.72 1.27 1.68
Figure 11: Proposed Project Economics
No. of
Tur-
bines
kWh/Yr Equiv.
Diesel
Gallons
FY2007 Diesel
Gallons Used
for Power
Generation
Reduction
in Diesel
Fuel/Yr.
Cost of fuel Avoided
Cost/Yr.
Buckland 3 682,000 54,560 118,708 45% $4.25/Gal $231,880
Deering 2 510,000 40,800 62,878 65% $4.25/Gal $173,400
Noorvik 3 473,000 37,840 149,669 25% $4.25/Gal $160,820
Figure 12: Reduction in diesel fuel and annual avoided costs
3 Statistical Report of the Power Cost Equalization (PCE) Program, Fiscal Year 2007, Alaska
Energy Authority
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Application Cost Worksheet-BUCKLAND
1. Renewable Energy Source- BUCKLAND
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Wind Speed: 6.8 m/s documented (class 5 predicted)
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation- BUCKLAND
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 455 kW, 455 kW, 175 kW
iii. Generator/boilers/other type Caterpillar Gen-Sets
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 2007
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 13.8 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] 1,423,267 kWh per year
ii. Fuel usage (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank
Diesel [gal] 118,708 gallons per year
Other
iii. Peak Load 396 kW
iv. Average Load 251 kW
v. Minimum Load 106 kW
vi. Efficiency 13.8 kWh/gallon
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] n/a
ii. Electricity [kWh] n/a
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] n/a
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] n/a
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] n/a
3. Proposed System Design-BUCKLAND
a) Installed capacity 300 kW
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b) Annual renewable electricity generation
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh] 682,000 kWh/yr
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
4. Project Cost- BUCKLAND
a) Total capital cost of new system $5,279,369
b) Development cost $0
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $22,000
d) Annual fuel cost n/a
5. Project Benefits- BUCKLAND
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 54,560 gallons
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Price of displaced fuel At $4.79 this is $261,342/year.
c) Other economic benefits
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price- BUCKLAND
a) Price for power purchase/sale n/a
7. Project Analysis- BUCKLAND
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 1.27
Payback 13.6 years
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Application Cost Worksheet-DEERING
1. Renewable Energy Source- DEERING
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Wind Resource-7.2 m/s
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation- DEERING
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the railbelt grid, leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other 4
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 170 kW, 170 kW, 125 kW, 100 kW
iii. Generator/boilers/other type 2 Cummins and 2 John Deere
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 2002-2003
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other Approx 13.5 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] 709,559 kWh per year
ii. Fuel usage (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank
Diesel [gal] 62,878 gallons per year
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency 13.5 kW/gallon
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] n/a
ii. Electricity [kWh] n/a
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] n/a
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] n/a
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] n/a
3. Proposed System Design- DEERING
a) Installed capacity 200 kW
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b) Annual renewable electricity generation
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh] 510,000 kWh/year
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
4. Project Cost- DEERING
a) Total capital cost of new system $2,690,191
b) Development cost $0
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $22,000
d) Annual fuel cost n/a
5. Project Benefits- DEERING
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 40,800
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Price of displaced fuel At $4.80 this is $195,840 /year.
c) Other economic benefits
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price- DEERING
a) Price for power purchase/sale n/a
7. Project Analysis- DEERING
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 1.72
Payback 11.6 years
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Application Cost Worksheet-NOORVIK
1. Renewable Energy Source- NOORVIK
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resource is available on a sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Wind Resource 5.8 m/s
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biomasss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation- NOORVIK
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 314 kW, 499 kW, 756 kW
iii. Generator/boilers/other type Detroit Diesel, Cummins, MTU
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 13.02kWh/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] 1,991,566 kWh per year
ii. Fuel usage (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank
Diesel [gal] 149,669 gallons per year
Other
iii. Peak Load 454 kW
iv. Average Load 229 kW
v. Minimum Load 110 kW
vi. Efficiency 13.02 kW/gallon
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] n/a
ii. Electricity [kWh] n/a
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu] n/a
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu] n/a
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons] n/a
3. Proposed System Design- NOORVIK
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a) Installed capacity 300 kW
b) Annual renewable electricity generation
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] 473,000
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
4. Project Cost- NOORVIK
a) Total capital cost of new system $1,991,941
b) Development cost $0
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $22,000
d) Annual fuel cost n/a
5. Project Benefits- NOORVIK
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity 37,840 gallons
ii. Heat
iii. Transportation
b) Price of displaced fuel At $5.10 / gallon this is $192,984 /year.
c) Other economic benefits
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price- NOORVIK
a) Price for power purchase/sale n/a
7. Project Analysis- NOORVIK
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 1.68
Payback 11.8 years
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4.4.3. Business Plan
The NWAB will take advantage of the existing hub and spoke concept for its
wind-diesel operations and maintenance plan. The NWAB is home to Alaska’s
wind-diesel industry leaders Kotzebue Electric Association and Alaska Village
Electric Cooperative. The selected technology is already in use by these utility
providers and their knowledge will be relied upon for operations and
maintenance on either an ownership basis or contractual arrangement. Using
templates created by the Alaska Department of Commerce and Economic
Development, a business and operations plan will be developed that delineates
operations and maintenance services to Deering and Buckland; AVEC is the utility
provider for Noorvik. The operations and maintenance plan will utilize the
standard protocols of AVEC and KEA as adapted for the business process in the
targeted communities. Northern Power has developed operations and
maintenance manuals for the Northwind100 which will serve as a baseline
document.
The NWAB will also send local operators to Northern Power’s in-depth training
program, as has been done in other Alaskan communities. This training enables
the local operator to have detailed discussions with many of the lead engineers,
programmers, and operations personnel. This will be done before final
installation. During final commissioning of the wind turbines, a manufacturer’s
representative will be on-site to review and refine operating procedures.
4.4.4. Analysis and Recommendations
According to the Alaska Rural Energy Plan, key parameters that drive the
economic assessment and viability of wind-diesel hybrid systems in Alaska include
the abundance of usable wind, price of displaced diesel fuel, installed capital
cost of the wind-diesel system components, and the economic value of
potentially delayed/avoided costs.
The economic analysis used the above parameters and evaluated them using
the Benefit-Cost ratio methodology as outlined in the Alaska Rural Energy Plan.
These results were stated in the above cost worksheets.
While this is not a heating application there are heat-related benefits that are
likely to result from the proposed wind-diesel hybrid system. While the primary
purpose of the wind-diesel hybrid system will be to generate electric power for
existing electric loads, as a side benefit electrical resistance heaters will be
powered by excess wind-generated electricity. These “dump loads,” can be
located in the powerhouse or other community buildings (such as the school), for
either space or water heating. Such systems can augment other forms of waste-
heat recovery or co-generation involving each community’s diesel-powered
generators. In addition, dump loads offer a convenient way for the power system
to absorb sudden increases in wind generation output without passing power
surges onto the community power grid, shunting electricity that would otherwise
go unused while improving overall system reliability.
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5. Project Benefit
5.1.1. Environmental Benefits
Environmental benefits and impacts of the project, based on reduction of
hydrocarbon use, include reduced potential for fuel spills/contamination
episodes in transport, storage, or use (thus protecting vital water and subsistence
food sources), improved air quality, decreased contribution to global climate
change from fossil fuel use, decreased coastal erosion due to climate change.
5.1.2. Financial Benefits
The avoided costs in each community for 2008 would be:
Buckland: $261,342
Deering: $195,840
Noorvik: $192,984
However, the cost of diesel has been increasing exponentially and the future
avoided costs will be much greater.
5.1.3. Non-Income Benefits
Faced with the challenges of high costs, limited local employment options and
the need to support their families, rural Alaskans are being faced with the choice
of leaving village life behind in order to relocate to larger cities in search of
employment and affordable living. In such small communities, each household is
important to the well-being of the entire community. With more affordable
energy available in the villages, more of our region’s households will be able to
afford to stay in their communities, promoting community stability and wellness
and helping to stem the tide of rural migration. The proposed wind generation
infrastructure will help stabilize energy costs, providing long-term socio-economic
benefits to villages.
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6. Grant Budget
The total project cost for the Wind Diesel Project in Buckland, Deering, and Noorvik is
$9,961,501, of which $9,799,001 is requested in grant funds. The remaining $162,500 will be
matched in-kind by NANA Regional Corporation. The total cost for preliminary design
and initial construction is $216,258. This sum includes the review of existing data and the
final design, construction plan, O& M plan, and the business plan submittal. The total
cost for the $9,745,243. Broken down for each village the total project costs are:
• Buckland: $5,279,369
• Deering: $2,690,191
• Noorvik: $2,951,869
This can be broken down further. The capital cost and shipping of the 7 Northwind 100s is
$3,254,400. The cost of the foundations for materials and shipping is $2,488,000. The next
significant cost is the transmission lines for Buckland and Deering.
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7. Additional Documentation and
Certification
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Figure 16: Northwest Arctic Borough Resolution
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Figure 17: Ipnatchiaq Electric Company Resolution
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Figure 18: City of Buckland Resolution
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Figure 19: AVEC Letter of Commitment
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