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AEA 09-004 Grant Application Page 1 of 14 9/2/2008
SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Chilkoot Indian Association
Type of Entity:
Tribal Government
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 490
Physical Address
217 Main Street
Telephone
907-766-2323
Fax
907-766-2365
Email
shansen@chilkoot-nsn.gov
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Greg Stuckey
Title
Tribal Administrator
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 490 Haines, Alaska 99801
Telephone
907-766-2323
Fax
907-766-2365
Email
gstuckey@chikoot-nsn.gov
1.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Please check as appropriate. If you do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
application will be rejected.
1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity under AS
42.05, or
An independent power producer, or
A local government, or
x A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
Yes
1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by
its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If a
collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each participant’s governing
authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box )
Yes
1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the grant
agreement.
Yes
1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the attached
grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with the
application.)
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SECTION 2 – PROJECT SUMMARY
Provide a brief 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 PROJECT TYPE
Describe the type of project you are proposing, (Reconnaissance; Resource Assessment/
Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual Design; Final Design and Permitting; and/or Construction) as
well as the kind of renewable energy you intend to use. Refer to Section 1.5 of RFA.
We are at phase 3/4 - Design/Construction for a wood-fired district heating system project to
replace an oil-fired boiler heating system in an already-engineered fourplex design. We will
alter the heating system from individual boilers in each building to a district system distributing
heat from a separate building to all four-plexs.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a one paragraph description of your project. At a minimum include the project location,
communities to be served, and who will be involved in the grant project.
Haines, within Southeast Alaska, will benefit from reasonably-priced housing. The Chilkoot
Indian Association is proposing to construct and operate four-plex housing (four buildings with
sixteen units) incorporating a cordwood-fired boiler system. The project is initiated by our
Housing Department, who will manage the subsidized, low-income housing project. A separate
boiler/fuel storage building will be built on one lot and recirculate hot water to be used in each
four-plex for building heat and domestic hot water. Architectural, civil, mechanical, and
electrical design is complete except for an engineering refit to accommodate the wood boiler
system. Our proposal will be for heating system redesign and construction.
2.3 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project. Include a project cost summary that includes an estimated total cost
through construction.
To redesign and construct four four-plex heating systems from oil heat to wood heat will cost
$441,229.20. $42,699.20 is committed from the Tribe. $398,529.60 of this funding is requested
from AEA to redesign the current system and for construction.
Our overall construction budget for the four four-plexs is $2,852,000. The first four-plex is
being constructed using funds from a combination of several housing grants, Indian Community
Development Block Grant (ICDBG) and Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act
(NAHASDA).
Construction funds for the three roads (Chilkoot Street, Chilkoot Loop and Chilkoot Court)
within the Chilkoot Estates Subdivision to provide access to the four-plexs are from the Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Reservation Roads High Priority Funds (IRRHPP) program. The
installation of the infrastructure within the subdivision such as utilities, electricity, sewer and
water are also being funded by the IRRHPP monies.
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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.
1. Utilizes a renewable energy resource instead a petroleum product with corresponding
positive environmental impacts.
2. Same amount of heat for less money. For ½ the cost wood can produce the same BTUs
as oil. This comes to a fuel cost savings of $24,850.00 per year for four four-plexs.
3. Local resource used for heat. Positive economic impact to the community.
4. Provide local job to maintain the system.
2.5 PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of your project’s total costs and benefits below.
2.5.1 Total Project Cost
(Including estimates through construction.)
$441,229.00
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $288,222.30 (phase 1)
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $28,446.40
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $316,668.70
2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) $1,103,100.00 over the life of
the building ($24,850 fuel
savings over 50 yrs)
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.)
$1,850,000 over the life of the
building (local wood supply
and maintenance position)
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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.
Project Manager is David F. Berry, Jr., the current Director of Housing and Transportation for
the tribe. Mr. Berry’s resume is attached.
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.)
This project began the design phase in April 2008 when architects designed the floor plans. In
early 2008 the Tribal Council approved the design change from oil to a wood fired heating
heating system. After an investigation of market conditions and available resources a cordwood
burning system design was chosen. A design was selected with a secondary combustion chamber
for high efficiency burning. In July 2008 our architects submitted a redesign proposal to
accomplish this. We are currently modifying this concept to fit the needs of the Tribe. The
following schedule is reasonable for this system.
¾ October 31, 2008 - complete re-design details to fit into existing property and utility
layout, complete permit applications
¾ November 30, 2008 - RFP sent out
¾ January 31, 2009 - construction bids submitted
¾ February 28, 2009 - bids reviewed, contract awarded
¾ May 1, 2009 - construction begins on four-plex and wood boiler system
¾ 2010 – Second four-plex construction – additional $36,769.10
¾ 2011 – Third four-plex construction – additional $39,141.30
¾ 2012 – Fourth four-plex construction – additional $48,630.10
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
October 31, 2008
1) Complete design details- architectural/structural-pre-engineered steel building with boiler
installation, electrical and structural design by architect, mechanical provided by boiler
manufacturer.
2) Complete ACOE Wetlands Permit – buildings and district piping system
November 30, 2008 - Project Manager sends out RFPs for four-plex #1, woodshed, and
piping.
January 31, 2009 - Project Manager receives bids and reviews construction bids.
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May 1, 2009 - Begin construction on four-plex
Four-plex bid process and construction in subsequent years will follow the same construction
year schedule.
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.
The Tribe currently has no contracts for work to be done. However, we have a proposal for design
services (submitted by Kumin Associates, Inc. and shown in the budget worksheet) to transition from oil
heat to wood heat. Design services will involve structural design of the boiler/wood fuel storage building,
civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural. The design proposal involves potential contracts with
Kumin Associates architects (current contract for existing fourplex design), Rodney P. Kinney Associates
(civil engineering), Schneider Associates (structural), RSA Engineering (electrical), and Alaska Heat
Technologies, a Dectra Corporation affiliate, (mechanical). Once contracts are awarded CIA can provide
resumes and references for these companies.
Key CIA personnel involve the following (resumes attached):
Dave Berry, Project Manager
Greg Stuckey, Tribal Administrator
Scott Hansen, Environmental Coordinator.
Procurement and Contract Management
The CIA management staff has reviewed the relevant sections of 24 CFR part 85 and part 1003 and will
meet the requirements of procurement and contract administration outlined in those parts.
The CIA has adopted several written policies and procedures for procurement and contract
administration by resolution of the Tribal Council, Resolution 05-03. These policies and procedures are
attached to this application and are a part of the financial procedures. The project is subject to all parts of
the financial management policies and procedures. These policies are reviewed by the Tribal
Administrator and the Financial Officer annually to keep them as current as possible. The procurement
for the project will be initiated by the work order signed by the Housing Committee. From the work
order the Construction Manager shall submit material lists and other bid documents in order to
accomplish the procurement in accordance to CIA policies. All contracts and purchases over $2,499
require the Tribal Administrator’s approval prior to the completion of the procurement. All procurements
and contracts over $14,999 require Tribal Council approval prior to completion of the procurement.
The policies are created to ensure proper competition is achieved to maximize the value for the
funding spent by the CIA. These policies are also created to increase the participation of native
contractors and business people by giving them preference in all procurements. These policies also
contain detailed step by step instructions on the necessary steps for completing the procurement process.
They also describe the required checklists and standard forms that are required to properly document the
procurement process.
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
The Project Manager and the staff from the construction companies will have weekly safety and line out
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meetings which are conducted Monday morning at 7:50AM. These meetings include discussion of
relevant safety topics to maximize employee exposure to safety requirements. These meetings also
include discussion on project objectives and what elements of the product are scheduled for completion.
All slippage will be identified in these meetings and corrective action plans will be created. Weekly
meetings allow quick reactions to unanticipated complications and will minimize the effects of those
complications. Furthermore, the Project Manager will be on the job site daily to ensure construction is up
to the standards as outlined by the engineered plans and to implement the scheduling of the project among
the various sub-contractors and employees.
Quarterly status reports will be submitted to the Alaska Energy Authority and to the Tribal Council
monthly this will allow the Authority and Council to stay informed and to use their considerable
knowledge to help remediate any complications and to make timely adjustments to the work plan if tasks
are not completed within the originally established timeframes. If a major change must be made in the
Project Implementation Schedule due to an unforeseen complication the Tribal Council will request the
Project Manager create a revised implementation schedule and submit it to the Tribal Administrator of the
Chilkoot Indian Association. Once the Tribal Administrator has signed off on the changes it is submitted
to Alaska Energy Authority for its approval. Progress and financial reports will be submitted by the
Project Manager to the Tribal Council and the Alaska Energy Authority grants officer indicating progress
as required by the grant agreement.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
1. Late arrival of materials: sewer pipe, manhole assemblies, earthwork, utilities materials:
Award the contract with enough lead time at least three months to allow for the proper purchase and
shipment of materials. Weekly meetings with the Project Manager and the contractor will identify and
remedy any pitfalls
2. Lack of Skilled labor:
Print a request for interested individuals and provide the contractor with a list of the skilled workers in the
Haines area.
3. Awarding the contract:
Award the contract by the end of February allowing sufficient time to order all materials and equipment.
4. Late arrival of construction company.
Request in the contract that the contractor is on-site and ready to work by a specific date.
5. Local Government:
Have a meeting with the Haines Borough staff to prior to awarding the contractor to once again check on
all of the permits. Invite the Local Borough staff to attend the first meeting with the tribe and the
contractor.
6. Weather: In Southeast Alaska weather always plays an important part in any construction project;
most local construction companies have mastered building in foul weather which will minimize project
delays.
7. New Technology uncertainties: High efficiency, two-stage wood combustion, the technology
employed here, is not new, though it is unconventional compared to oil-fired boilers. Many years of
proven service are given as evidence of the viability of this heat source.
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
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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 existing energy design incorporates a standard oil-fired heating system. Two boilers are designed for
each four-plex and would heat a liquid solution to pass through in-floor heating pipes and a heat exchanger
for domestic hot water. Each four-plex would be involved in the local oil supplier’s “keep full” plan.
The Haines State Forest has dedicated 5,880 million board feet for commercial harvest annually between
2008 and 2012. These numbers are not expected to change significantly in the following years. Four local
firewood businesses harvest and sell firewood, and the expectation is that those businesses will either
expand or have competition emerge as the demand increases for wood fuel.
Cordwood is selected to fit our needs for the following reasons:
1) Currently there is no market to fill the need for pellets, chips, briquettes, or other biomass fuels.
The energy required to produce these given the current costs of fuel, electricity, and the
infrastructure to make accessible these fuels make the production of the above fuels impractical.
Pellets are highly efficient but they must be shipped in from Canada.
2) Cordwood is available today, and there are businesses already providing the residential market
with cordwood.
3) Despite the convenience of oil as a heating fuel its rapid cost increase has opened the door for
other immediate solutions.
4) Money spent on local businesses and maintenance are kept in the community rather than
supporting the petroleum industry.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, efficiency, and type of generation.
The current design involves two oil-fired boilers. Boiler systems circulate a mix of water and chemicals
through the in-floor heating system and also a domestic water heat exchanger. The Peerless Pinnacle PO-
70A boilers have a capacity of 65,000 BTUs/hr. A 500 gallon tank is supplied for each four-plex. Oil
supply would be from the local Delta Western company.
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.
Wood fuel is abundant in Haines. The Haines State Forest is projected to provide 5,880 MBF for
commercial harvest. Typical annual uses have been averaged at 700 MBF per year. There is a current
commercial timber harvest market which is expandable with market demand. There is no existing concern
about whether or not forest resources will be able to support the industry in the years to come.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
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Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
See above
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
Technology: Heating and domestic water will be supplied using a high efficiency, commercially
available cordwood-fired boiler system. This system utilizes a fairly standard district style
distribution system with insulated underground supply and return lines. These lines replace
independent oil-fired boiler systems in each four-plex.
Capacity and Design: Each four-plex will be supported by one wood boiler, as per manufacturer
design, for our specific location and project. Four four-plexs are designed on adjacent lots within
the residential subdivision, so four wood fired boilers will be installed side by side within the
boiler/fuel storage building and insulated as a unit to minimize heat loss. Project design is phased
so that the four-plexs will be constructed, one every year to coincide with the development of the
subdivision. When the first four-plex is constructed the separate boiler/fuel storage building will
be constructed. This building is designed to hold enough cordwood to ensure completely dry fuel
year-round. At the same time the underground water feed and return line infrastructure for four
four-plexs will be installed to the first four-plex property and across applicable rights-of-way. As
each of the other four-plexs is constructed another boiler will be installed next to existing boilers
and plumbed into the water distribution system.
Anticipated barriers: None. This system and its individually-marketed components are
dependably installed in many areas of the country and outside the U.S.
Maintenance Requirement: The tribe will contract for fuel to be delivered daily and in a timely
manner to provide a constant, high-quality heat source for heating and domestic hot water.
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 Chilkoot Indian Association possesses fee simple title for the property.
4.3.3 Permits
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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
1. Haines Borough land use permit - end of 2008
2. ACOE Section 404 permit – spring 2009
3. ACMP permit review process – spring 2009
We anticipate no project barriers at this time. The approved residential subdivision is in a
multiple residential zone. The entire subdivision is within a wetland, so the Army Corps of
Engineers will review fill in wetlands.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
• Threatened or Endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• Land development constraints
• Telecommunications interference
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers
The entire subdivision for this project is wetland, and the placement of fill for the right-of-way is currently
being reviewed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
• Threatened or Endangered species: the entire subdivision has been reviewed, and it was
determined that no endangered or threatened species exist on the property, and there is no critical
habitat.
• Habitat issues:
• Wetlands and other protected areas:
• Archaeological and historical resources: The Tribe has a letter from the State Historic
Preservation Officer concurring that no historic properties are affected by this development
• Land development constraints: None.
• Telecommunications interference: None
• Aviation considerations: None
• Visual, aesthetics impacts: None encountered in the Haines Borough public process
• Identify and discuss other potential barriers: None known
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
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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
Total costs for four four-plexs (Phase 1-4):
Heating system redesign - $49,104.54
Permitting 948.88
RFP process 1,304.71
Bid/Contract process 830.27
Construct four four-plexs 389,040.80
$441,229.20
Phase 1 (2009) funding request:
System redesign $47,444.00
One boiler, stg building, piping $240,778.30
Total: $288,222.30
Phase 2 (2010) funding request - $36,769.10
Phase 3 (2011) funding request - $39,141.30
Phase 4 (2012) funding request - $48,630.10
Total: $441,229.20
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
The following tasks are involved to operate and maintain a high efficiency wood fired boiler:
1. Stoking the fire is expected to be twice a day, morning and night with this configuration.
This is accomplished by having an integral water tank with chemically treated closed loop
water system to avoid oxidation. This solution is circulated through the distribution piping
and heat exchangers to provide portable water to end users. Adding wood is expected to
take 10-15 minutes twice a day per boiler. This ultimately translates out to about fourteen
hours per week.
2. High efficiency wood combustion generates less ash production than many other models.
Ash removal is minimal and easily handled when refueling.
3. Water system chemical checking and replacement is regulated by the manufacturer
instructions in their testing schedule. End users have reported that every 2-3 years a
chemical treatment is necessary to bring the water to the chemical balance stated by the
manufacturer.
4. Water and air pumps are reported to be changed out every 2-3 years.
5. Daily inspection is performed from the front of the unit by visually checking temperature
and pressure gauges and listening for regular operation of pump and fan motors.
Operational costs are $15,000.00 a year. No O&M costs are being requested.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
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• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
N/A
4.4.4 Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
Attached.
4.4.5 Business Plan
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable. Include at a
minimum proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
The CIA is committed to sustaining the activities proposed in this application. The tribe has
dedicated a portion of its NAHASDA allocation to the construction of these rental units. The
maintenance responsibilities of the Tribe will be funded from the rental incomes and further
subsidized with future allocation of our NAHASDA funds. The CIA will utilize its existing housing
staff to process applications for renting the units as well we maintaining waiting lists for the units.
Common maintenance activities from the turnover of the apartments will be completed by the
Housing Clerk. The construction crew will also perform all maintenance required for the
winterization of the building. A modest savings account balance will be maintained to fund the
eventual repairs from normal wear and tear on the building. The Tribe will deposit all of the excess
revenues from the apartment complex into the savings account until the proper funding has been
achieved.
4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations
Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your
recommendation for additional project development work.
This project transforms an average oil-fired boiler system into a district heat system for 16 low
income housing rental units using cord wood as the energy source. The economic analysis of this
project focuses on three key factors: the cost savings to the heating of the structure, the transfer of
payment from an external industry to an internal industry, and the added value to the affordable
housing market in Haines.
The cost savings has been identified in previous sections of this application at an estimated annual
value of $25,000. The economic analysis of the availability of this wood source reveals a small
industry of cord wood suppliers which will allow easy access to the resource. The local forest has
an annual harvest of 5,880 million board feet of which the community harvests less then 15% of this
annual harvest. This shows the ready availability of the resource and the sustainability of that
resource as well. “There’s a surplus of wood on the Haines State Forest that could easily provide the
volume of wood that would be necessary to heat a building the size of a new school," said Roy
Josephson. (Chilkat Valley News)
The additional use of cord wood from this system is anticipated to produce one more job in the
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logging industry without a reduction in force from the oil supplier of our area. This is anticipated as
a net gain of employment for the community. The State Forester, Roy Josephson, was quoted as
saying “A high defect rate makes much of the local timber unusable as saw logs, but utility logs
would work just fine in a wood heat project.” A local demand for this type of low-grade wood
would provide an avenue for the purchasers of these sales to sell some of their low value logs
locally without that added barging costs that adds to their deficit value." (Chilkat Valley News) The
Preliminary Feasibility Assessment for High Efficiency, Low Emission Wood Heating in Haines
which was completed in December 2007 points to additional research on the feasibility of these
cord wood boilers as being an effective manner of reducing the costs of energy in our community.
In this report the economic analysis for heating our school with cord wood was positive with oil at
$2.50 a gallon. Now that fuel is $4.90 a gallon for heating fuel the analysis underestimated the
positive value these projects have for our community.
The cost savings in the heating of the low income housing facilities will allow the Tribe to spend an
additional $25,000 annually on weatherization programs in our community this result in a 10%
increase in the funding for such activities from the Tribe. The Tribe anticipates that three home
owners annually will receive weatherization service reducing their energy usage and indirectly
contributing to a greater cost savings for our community.
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
576,000 gallons of heating oil is estimated to not be used ($2,880,000.00 at $5.00/gal) over the 50-year life
of the project.
Tasks associated with this system will likely be added to a maintenance position serving all the structures.
The part-time position is worth $15,000.00 annually.
Local resources will be used, adding to the value of firewood businesses and the associated service
industries.
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
Tribal match: 42,699.60
Grant request: 398,529.60
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Total project cost: $441,229.20
Tasks listed on the attached grant form.
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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 application per RFA Section 1.6
E. Governing Body Resolution per RFA Section 1.4
Enclose a copy of the resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant’s governing body
or management that:
- authorizes this application for project funding at the match amounts indicated in the
application
- authorizes the individual named as point of contact to represent the applicant for
purposes of this application
- states the applicant is in compliance with all federal state, and local, laws including
existing credit and federal tax obligations.
F. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
Print Name Greg Stuckey
Signature
Title Tribal Administrator, Chilkoot Indian Association
Date 10/7/08