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SECTION 1 -APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility,IPP,or government entity submitting proposal)
Type of Entity:
CITY OF NOME dibla NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM
Mailing Address Physical Address
P0 Box 70 1226 Port Road
Nome,AK 99762 Nome,AK 99762
Telephone Fax Email
9074436587 907-443-6336 johnhnjus.org
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name Title
John K Handeland General ManagerlChief Operating Officer
Mailing Address
P0 Box 70,Nome,AK 99762-0070
Telephone Fax Email
9074436587 907-443-6336 john hnjus.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 Xin 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 ovei’view 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.
Transmission and control infrastructure to link an eligible renewal energy project to other
transmission or distribution infrastructure.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a one paragraph description of your project.At a minimum include the project location,
communities to be sewed,and who will be involved in the grant project.
Located in Nome,this project will install a 2-mile transmission line and a 8-mile fiber control
cable to connect a 1MW wind farm to be operated by Banner Wind LLC,an independent power
producer,to the City of Nome/Nome Joint Utility System (NJUS)power distribution grid.The
project will place an underground 25kv distribution line adjacent to a new road,and include a
fiber control cable run from the wind generators to the utility power plant.Banner Wind LLC is
an IPP formed in partnership between Bering Straits Native Corporation &Sitnasuak Native
Corporation.NJUS will be primarily responsible for the project construction activities,as well
as the reporting and financial control of the intertie project.
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 summaiy that includes an estimated total cost
through construction.
The project is estimated at $890,000 comprised of labor,materials,freight equipment,
engineering,and project supervision.This application requests $801,000 from the Renewable
Energy Fund Grant Program with a project match of 10%($89,000)to be provided through a
combination of management services provided at no cost to the project,the fair market rental rate
of some equipment which will be waived,and cash contribution.Banner Wind LLC and NJUS
cooperatively will allocate project match contributions to the project.
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.
Banner Wind LLC anticipates being able to provide 3MWH of electricity to Nome on an annual
basis.NJUS currently sells 15.8 kilowatts per gallon of diesel fuel consumed in generation.
This equates to approximately 190,000 gallons of diesel fuel that will not be burned.At the most
recent purchase price of $3.70/gallon,this equates to a one-year savings of over $700,000.
Other benefits include the reduction of atmospheric pollution,tourism development,and a
contribution toward decreased reliance on imported fossil fuels (national security).
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2.5 PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
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Include a summaiy of your project’s total costs and benefits below.
2.5.1 Total Project Cost $890,000
(Including_estimates_through_construction.)
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application.$801,000
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match)$89,000
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3)$890,000
2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings)$700,000 annually
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.)
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SECTION 3—PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope,schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include a resume and references
for the manager(s).If the applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend to
solicit project management Support.If the applicant expects project management assistance
from AEA or another government entity,state that in this section.
This project will be managed by John K.Handeland,General Manager/Chief Operating Officer,
Nome Joint Utility System with the assistance of other NJUS supervisory personnel and
electrical engineering support provided by Electric Power Systems.
3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant.(You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
The project has been designed and as of August 20,2008,was ready for implementation.
Construction began approximately September 1,2008.It is anticipated the site power
connections to the NJUS distribution grid will be completed no later than October 24 and the
fiber control installation by December 31,2008.
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
1.Preliminary Design Discussions.Decision points:determination of route,evaluation of
construction methods,and determination to proceed with underground.(completed in
August 2008)
2.Get basic access road in place and begin/complete line installation.Decision point:
startup date,dependent on arrival of materials.(construction began approximately
September 1,2008 and will be complete within 60 days)
3.Select basic route for fiber control cable and begin/complete installation.Decision point:
routing materials,start of construction (consultant provided bill of materials,materials
being procured,route determined,begin after line installation (#2)is finished and
complete by year end.
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.
To access the site for construction and maintenance of the line,an existing pioneer road (basic
CAT trail)between the wind farm site and the transmission line had to be improved slightly to
keep equipment from getting stuck and to prevent large scale scaring to the tundra.Banner Wind
LLC had employed the services of STG,Inc.to erect the towers and develop their site access.
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(The wind site access is different from the transmission line route.Wind site access is from
north;transmission line must come from the south.)
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
As the grantee,NJUS general manager,John Handeland,will be the point of contact between
NJUS and AEA.As such,Mr.Handeland will be responsible for submitting AEA progress and
financial reports (on schedule to be determined,assumed to be quarterly)in the normal AEA
format,which will summarize the progress made during the reporting period and identify any
difficulties in completing tasks or meeting goals or deadlines as well as financial report.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
Risk to the construction and operation of the transmission and control lines is considered to be
low.The lines have been engineered and are being constructed according to rigid engineering
standards,and NJUS has successfully constructed and is operating like facilities.Weather or
equipment failure could impact construction schedule,but neither is fatal;completion timeline
would simply need to be extended.
SECTION 4-PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
•Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of
the RFA.The level of information will vary according to phase of the project you propose to
undertake with grant funds.
•If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project provide a plan and
grant budget for completion of each phase.
•If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase,submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs.other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project.
The lines will connect to the Banner Wind LLC generation facility comprised of 18 Entegrity 50 units with
a total peak output of 1.17MW.The Entegrity turbines have a nominal rated output of 50KW with winds
below 30 mph,but in the dense Alaska coastal air they are expected to operate often at the peak output of
65kW each.The anticipated capacity factor is between 25-28%based on modeled data from near the site.
Anticipate annual generation is 2.936MWH.
The City of Nome in conjunction with NETL and AEA did a study of various alternative energy options.
The study indicated wind would be the best and most cost effective solution in the short term to provide an
immediate benefit to the residents of Nome.
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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.—
Existing Generating Size (kW)Age Avg.Efficiency
Equipment (Brand &Model #)(Years)(kWh!Gal Diesel)
EMD#20-645F4B 2,865 23 13.08
EMD#12-645E4 1,500 19 12.84
Caterpillar#3616 3,660 17 16.39
Caterpillar #3516B-LS 1,875 9 14.35
Wärtsilä#12V32B 5,211 3 16.32
Wärtsilä#12V32B 5,211 3 16.32
Caterpillar #3456B 430 3 Black start;haven’t had to run it
enough to get
Boiler 1 .5M BTU 3 Emergency use;haven’t run to get #
Boiler 1 .5M BTU 3 Emergency use;haven’t run to get #
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 community is currently 100%reliant on diesel generation.Banner Wind LLC is projecting to have
available approximately 3MWII/year of wind power that can offset the use of 200,000 gallons of diesel
fuel if their generation can enter the power grid through the distribution line being installed,and the
subject of this application.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market.Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
Currently,the majority (80%)of NJUS customers are residential single phase customers with commercial
customers constituting the second largest (13%).Community and government facilities are the remainder.
Nome has a population of approximately 3,500.As a regional hub,much of the Bering Straits region
economy is focused on commerce and industry based in or near Nome.A hard rock mine is beginning
operation in the area and Nome will be producing additional power for this purpose.Residents in the
Nome area are negatively impacted as NJUS passes on rising fuel costs to its customers.With the addition
of wind generation,avoided fuel cost will positively impact all customer classes.
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4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design,land ownership,permits,and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
•A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
•Optimum installed capacity
•Anticipated capacity factor
•Anticipated annual generation
•Anticipated barriers
•Basic integration concept
•Delivery methods
This is a transmission and control line project.It will connect to The lines will connect to the
Banner Wind LLC generation facility comprised of 18 Entegrity 50 units with a total peak output of
1.17MW.The Entegrity turbines have a nominal rated output of 50KW with winds below 30 mph,but in
the dense Alaska coastal air they are expected to operate often at the peak output of 65kW each.The
anticipated capacity factor is between 25-28%based on modeled data from near the site.Anticipated
annual generation is 2.936MWH.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues,including whether site owners have agreed to the
project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
The Banner Wind LLC generation facility is located on properties wholly owned by their
partners.The owners have agreed to and fully support the project and will provide any permits or
right-of-way designations for the project area.
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information is it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
•List of applicable permits
•Anticipated permitting timeline
•Identify and discussion of potential barriers
No additional permits are required for this project.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply,and if so how they will
be addressed:
•Threatened or Endangered species
•Habitat issues
•Wetlands and other protected areas
•Archaeological and historical resources
•Land development constraints
•Telecommunications interference
•Aviation considerations
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.Visual,aesthetics impacts
.Identify and discuss other potential barriers
The majority of the lines have been designed as underground to mitigate visual,aesthetic impacts
associated with overhead line construction and any conflicts with aviation.A cultural and
historical evaluation was conducted by Banner Wind LLC using a Native corporation-employed
staff archaeologist.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs (Total Estimated Costs and proposed Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project.Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data.For example:Applicants Records or Analysis,Industry Standards,
Consultant or Manufacturer’s estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project.Cost information should include the following:
•Total anticipated project cost,and cost for this phase
•Requested grant funding
•Applicant matching funds —loans,capital contributions,in-kind
•Identification of other funding sources
•Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
•Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
The project is estimated at $890,000 comprised of labor,materials,freight equipment,
engineering,and project supervision.This application requests $801,000 from the Renewable
Energy Fund Grant Program with a project match of 10%($89,000)to be provided through a
combination of management services provided at no cost to the project,the fair market rental rate
of some equipment which will be waived,and cash contribution.Banner Wind LLC and NJUS
cooperatively will allocate project match contributions to the project.Project development costs
are estimated at $25,000 with the balance of costs being capital cost of 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
NJUS requests no grant funding for operation and maintenance.As these are new facilities,initial O&M
costs are expected to be minimal.NJUS projects adding these facilities to its ongoing operating and
maintenance responsibilities will not exceed $2,500/year.
4.4.3 Power PurchaselSale
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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NJUS anticipates purchasing 100%of power generated by Banner Wind LLC under a power purchase
agreement that is in legal drafting.Several meetings have been held between the parties as the wind farm
was being developed and the parties have pledged their cooperative efforts to the purpose of reducing the
energy cost to consumers.The final purchase price will be largely dependent on final project costs,which
NJUS and Banner Wind LLC hope to have partially offset by assistance from the State of Alaska.The
amortization of distribution and control lines would add approximately 2 cents per kilowatt hour to the
purchase price which can be offset if this application is successful.
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.
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4.4.5 Business Plan
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.Include at a
minimum proposed business structure(s)and concepts that may be considered.
NJUS operates the public power utility for the City of Nome under Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity #150 issued by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.The City of
Nome is an Alaska municipal government corporation,and NJUS is formed as a component
enterprise fund unit by Nome Code of Ordinances to operate all public utilities for the city.An
elected utility board has responsibility for system operation and maintenance and hires a utility
manager to serve as chief operating officer of the enterprise.
The completed project will be operated by NJUS as an addition to already existing facilities to
accept wind power produced by Banner Wind LLC under a power purchase agreement.
4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations
Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project.Discuss your
recommendation for additional project development work.
Exorbitant fuel prices are having a dramatic impact on rural communities,including Nome.The
community is currently entirely dependent on diesel fuel for power generation.Adding wind
energy to the generation scheme can reduce the quantity of diesel fuel consumed.Based on a
new wind farm being installed by an IPP,Banner Wind LLC,and their potential output to our
system —it is estimated we will avoid using up to 200,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year.While
the City/NJUS is pursuing the addition of a city-owned/operated wind installation,the timing of
this is not completely certain (funding dependent).The Banner farm is expected to be functional
by December 2008,so consumers can recognize an immediate benefit this winter.
SECTION 5—PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project.Include direct cost savings,
and how the people of Alaska will benefit from the project.
The benefits information should include the following:
•Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $)over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
•Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e.a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff,or avoided cost of ownership)
•Potential additional annual incentives (i.e.tax credits)
•Potential additional annual revenue streams (i.e.green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
•Discuss the non-economic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
The potential annual fuel displacement is 200,000 gallons over the lifetime of the project.Over
the 25-year expected life —5 million gallons will be displaced.Based on current costs of $3.76 —
avoided diesel cost is $750,000.Assuming a 2%price increase per year,the price would be over
$5/gallon in 2033 pushing annual avoided cost to $1 million/year.
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This project is expected to reduce the cost of power purchased by $0.02/kwh during the life of the
project.
As a city utility,NJUS is a tax-exempt entity and does not benefit from tax credits.Other green
tag and renewable energy subsidies,and tax incentives,may be available to the IPP.
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.
The project is estimated at $890,000 comprised of labor,materials,freight equipment,
engineering,and project supervision,inclusive of Phases Ito IV.Phase I-Ill costs are budgeted
at $25,000 with the remainder being Phase IV —Construction.This application requests
$801,000 from the Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program with a project match of 10%
($89,000)to be provided through a combination of management services provided at no cost to
the project,the fair market rental rate of some equipment which will be waived,and cash
contribution.Banner Wind LLC and NJUS cooperatively will allocate project match
contributions to the project.
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SECTION 7 —ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A.Resumes of Applicant’s Project Manager,key staff,partners,consultants,and
suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4
B.Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4
C.Grant Budget Form per application form Section 6.
D.An electronic version of the entire apphcation per RFA Section 1.6
E.Governing Body Resolution per RFA Section 1.4
Enclose a copy of the resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s
governing body or management that:
-authorizes this application for project funding at the match amounts indicated in
the application
-authorizes the individual named as point of contact to represent the applicant for
purposes of this application
-states the applicant is in compliance with all federal state,and local,laws
including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
F.CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct,and that the applicant is in compliance with,and will continue to comply
with,all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
Print Name John K Handeland
Signature
Title General Manager/Chief Operating Officer\
Date October 7,2008
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Application Cost Worksheet
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.Average Windspeed =8 mIs
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 7 generators,2 boilers
ii.Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other From 430kw-5211kw
iii.Generator/boilers/other type Diesel electric
iv.Age of generators/boilers/other 3-23
v.Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 15.81 average
b)Annual O&M cost
i.Annual O&M cost for labor $2,000/year addition for this project
ii.Annual O&M cost for non-labor $500/year addition for this project
c)Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i.Electricity [kWh]30,541,141 kwh
ii.Fuel usage (if system is part of the Railbelt grid,leave this section blank
Diesel [gal]1,932,287
Other
iii.Peak Load 5.08 MW
iv.Average Load 4.03 MW
v.Minimum Load 2.17 MW
vi.Efficiency 15.81 KWH/gal diesel
vii.Future trends Additions to capacity will be required to service a new hard rock mine
d)Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i.Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
__________________________________________________
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 This project is fora transmission line to add 1.17MW
capacity of wind generation into the grid
b)Annual renewable electricity generation
i.Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii.Electricity [kWh]Banner Wind LLC can provide approximately 3 million
kilowatts/year to the grid
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 890,000
b)Development cost 25,000
c)Annual O&M cost of new system 2,500
d)Annual fuel cost 750,000-1,000,000 displaced
5.Project Benefits
a)Amount of fuel displaced for
i.Electricity 200,000 gallons/year
ii.Heat
iii.Transportation
b)Price of displaced fuel $3.72 gallon (most recent)
c)Other economic benefits
d)Amount of Alaska public benefits Unknown (subject to RCA calculation);anticipate
reduction in PCE program costs
6.Power Purchase!Sales Price
a)Price for power purchase/sale Under negotiation
7.Project Analysis
a)Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio 2:1
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AlaskaEnergyAuthority-RenewableEnergyFundMilestoneorTask1EngineeringDesign2AccessConstruction3PowerLineConstruction4ControlLineInstallationBUDGETCATAGORIES:DirectLaborandBenefitsTravel,Meals,orPerDiemEquipmentSuppliesContractualServicesConstructionServicesOtherDirectCostsTOTALDIRECTCHARGESMilestone#orTaskft$97,000.00$650,000.00$100,000.00LocalMatchFunds(Cash)$25,000.00$40,0C$260,000.$685,000.fLocalMatchFunds(In-Kind)OtherFunds$34,000.00$15,000.0045$45,000.00$12,000.00$20,000.00$6,000.00$25,000.00$97,000.00$685,000.00$83,000.00$0.00$0.006TOTALS$435,000.00$0.00$52,000.00$280,000.00$123,000.00$0.00—$0.00BUDGETSUMMARY:IBUDGETINFORMATIONFederalFundsStateFundsLTOTALS$15,000.0023$385,000.001$5,000.00$20,000.00$97,000.00$890,000.00$25,000.00$97,000.00•$83,000.00$0.00$0.00RFAAEAO9-004BudgetForm
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NOME JOINT UTILITY SYSTEM
NOME JOINT UTILITY BOARD
RESOLUTION 08-19
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY
FOR TRANSMISSION &CONTROL liNES TO BANNER WIND FARM
WHEREAS,the City of Nome through the Nome Joint Utility System owns and operates the electric utility for
the community of Nome,Alaska;and,
WHEREAS,the cost of diesel fuel in rural Alaska is extraordinarily expensive and Nome/NJUS has been
pursuing alternatives to the use of diesel generation to provide electricity to the community
which can reduce reliance on diesel fuel and the cost of electricity to residents and businesses of
the community;and,
WHEREAS,the Alaska State Legislature has established a Rural Energy Grant Fund and the Alaska Energy
Authority is soliciting proposals for funding of renewable energy projects on behalf of the State
of Alaska;and,
WHEREAS,Nome/NJUS is desirous of substituting diesel-generated power with wind-generated power and
connecting to the Banner Wind Farm will provide such an opportunity,but for maximum use of the
wind resource,the wind farm has been situated in a location that requires the extension of
transmission and control lines;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Nome Joint Utility Board authorizes management to submit the
Nome Renewable Energy Fund Banner Wind Farm Transmission and Control Lines Project grant application to
the Alaska Energy Authority;and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that NJUS authorizes submittal of the Nome Renewable Energy Fund Banner Wind
Farm Transmission and Control Lines Project application at the match levels indicated in the application;and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Nome Joint Utility Board designates and authorizes the Utility Manager as
Chief Operating Officer to be the point of contact to represent Nome for purposes of the application;and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that NJUS attests that it is in compliance with all federal,state,and local laws,
including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
SIGNED THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2008 AT NOME,ALASKA.
Jim
NOMEJ I UTILITY BOARD
AUEST:
David Barron,Secretary
NOME JOINT UTILITY ROARD
Presented by:
Utility Manager
Act!pn Taken:
Yesjp..No
Abstain_____
CITYOF NOME,ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO.R-O8-09-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING A RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY
FOR TRANSMISSION &CONTROL LINES TO BANNER WIND FARM
WHEREAS,the City of Nome through the Nome Joint Utility System (NJUS)owns and
operates the electric utility for the community of Nome,Alaska;and,
WHEREAS,the cost of diesel fuel in rural Alaska is extraordinarily expensive and Nome/NJUS
has been pursuing alternatives to the use of diesel generation to provide electricity to the community
which can reduce reliance on diesel fuel and the cost of electricity to the residents and businesses of
the community;and,
WHEREAS,the Alaska State Legislature has established a Rural Energy Grant Fund and the
Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting proposals for funding of renewable energy projects on behalf of
the State of Alaska;and,
WHEREAS,Nome/NJUS is desirous of substituting diesel-generated power with wind-
generated power and connecting to the Banner Wind Farm will provide such an opportunity,but for
maximum use of the wind resource,the wind farm has been situated in a location that requires the
extension of transmission and control lines;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Nome Common Council authorizes the
Nome Joint Utility System to submit the Nome Renewable Energy Fund Banner Wind Farm
Transmission and Control Lines Project grant application to the Alaska Energy Authority;and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City authorizes submittal of the Nome Renewable
Energy Fund Banner Wind Farm Transmission and Control Lines Project application at the match
levels indicated in the application;and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City designates and authorizes the Utility Manager as
Chief Operating Officer of Nome Joint Utility System to be the point of contact to represent Nome for
purposes of the application;and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that Nome attests that it is in compliance with all federal,state,
and local laws,including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
APPROVED and SIGNED this .day of September,2008.
ATTEST:
San y S gis-B&ock,CITY CLERK/TREASURER
I.ALASKA Renewable Energy Fund
ENERGY AUTHORITY Grant Application
Application Forms and Instructions
The following forms and instructions are provided for preparing your application for a
Renewable Energy Fund Grant.An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA)
and the forms are available online at http://www.akenerqyauthority.org/RE Fund.html
The following application forms are required to be submitted for a grant recommendation;
Grant Application GrantApp.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of
Form information required to submit a complete application.
Applicants should use the form to assure all information is
provided and attach additional information as required.
Application Cost Costworksheet.doc Summary of Cost information that should be addressed
Worksheet by applicants in preparing their application.
Grant Budget GrantBudget.xls A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of
Form costs by task and a summary of funds available and
requested to complete the work for which funds are being
requested.
Grant Budget GrantBudgetlnstr.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget form.
Form Instructions
•If you are applying for grants for more than one project,provide separate application
forms for each project.
•Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
•If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project,provide a plan
and grant budget for completion of each phase.
•If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting
funding for an advanced phase,submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the
preceding phases are satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
•If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in
reviewing your application,either provide an electronic version of the document with
your submission or reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed.
REMINDER:
•Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act,AS 40.25 and materials
submitted to the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no
statutory exemptions apply.
•All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final
recommendations are made to the legislature.
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