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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.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund.html
The following application forms are required to be submitted for a grant recommendation:
Grant Application
Form
GrantApp.doc Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of
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
Worksheet
Costworksheet.doc Summary of Cost information that should be addressed
by applicants in preparing their application.
Grant Budget
Form
GrantBudget.xls A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of
costs by task and a summary of funds available and
requested to complete the work for which funds are being
requested.
Grant Budget
Form Instructions
GrantBudgetInstr.pdf Instructions for completing the above grant budget form.
• 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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SECTION 1 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
City and Borough of Wrangell
Type of Entity:
Local Municipal Government
Mailing Address
City and Borough of Wrangell
P.O. Box 531
Wrangell, Alaska 99929
Physical Address
City and Borough of Wrangell
205 Brueger Street
Wrangell, Alaska 99929
Telephone
(907) 874‐2381
Fax
(907) 874‐8952
Email
cmgwrg@aptalaska.net
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name
Steve Henson
Title
Electrical Superintendent
Mailing Address
Wrangell Municipal Light & Power
P.O. Box 531
Wrangell, Alaska 99929
Telephone
(907) 874‐3602
Fax
(907) 874‐3614
Email
linedept@gci.net
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
X 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. (Attachment A)
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.
Final design, permitting and construction for the conversion from diesel fired boilers to
electric fired boilers in 11 public facilities located in Wrangell, Alaska. The conversion
is proposed to utilize the reduced electric rate provided by the City to utilize the
spilling of excess water (water not used in power production) provided by the existing
Tyee Lake Hydroelectric facility.
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.
The City and Borough of Wrangell (City), through Wrangell Municipal Light and
Power (WMLP), has established a fuel displacement rate of $.08/KWH for all heat and
hot water. There is a possibility of an interruptible rate of $.05/KWH from the Four
Dam Pool Power Agency. This special rate is due to Tyee Lake Hydroelectric facilities
spilling of excess water (water not used in power production). A feasibility study has
been conducted by Electric Power Systems, Inc. to determine what the savings would
be per year if the city buildings were converted from diesel fired boilers to electric
boilers, develop a rough order magnitude cost estimate (ROM), and provide estimated
engineering design fees for replacing the boilers. The study was conducted on 11 public
buildings in Wrangell and the study found significant savings to progress this project to
the design, permitting and construction phase. WMLP would like funding to convert
these 11 public facilities from diesel fired boilers to electric boilers. The community
served by this project is Wrangell, Alaska. Directly involved in this project is the City
and Borough of Wrangell and Wrangell Municipal Light and Power.
2.3 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project. Include a project cost summary that includes an estimated total cost
through construction.
The feasibility study already conducted estimates the cost of the project to be $3.2
million in 2008 dollars.
To date, WMLP has spent $26,000 of their own funds for the completion of the
feasibility study/conceptual design phase for this project (See Attachment B).
Additionally, MWLP had a distribution study performed to ensure that the distribution
system could handle the increased load due to the increased use of electric energy the
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conversion will produce. This study cost $27,000. Both of these studies were conducted
by Electric Power Systems, Inc.
In March of 2008, the City of Wrangell requested $3.26 million dollars from the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for this project. Steve Henson of WMLP has
contacted USDA on a monthly basis to determine the status of the grant applications.
The applications are still being evaluated and the amount of total funds available to the
pool of applicants from throughout the entire United States is only $5 million. Due to
the large number of applicants, we do not anticipate receiving much if any funding
from this grant application.
Due to 57% of the population of Wrangell being in the low to moderate income level,
the community of Wrangell is eligible for community block grants. The City and
Borough of Wrangell has received a letter stating they are eligible for up to $850,000 in
community block grants. The City will be applying for grant funding for the
infrastructure upgrades at the Municipal Power Plant (estimated at $1.2 million) and for
funding for the boiler failure at the Elementary School (estimated at $137,375) which are
immediate needs of this project.
In terms of matching funds, the City has already created a subsidized rate of $.08 cents
per kW to help residents with their heating costs. This rate decrease is provided to help
consumers with their fuel costs and to stimulate them to convert from diesel fired
boilers to electric boilers for their heating needs. This is a substantial subsidy and
decreases revenue to the City while providing a decreased overall cost for consumers.
The breakpoint for using fuel versus electricity is $2.21 per gallon at $.07/kWH or $2.52
per gallon at $.08/kWH (see Attachment C). Currently, diesel fuel cost is $4.56 per
gallon delivered to the City.
Additionally, the City offers energy to new businesses locating themselves in Wrangell
at $.07 cents for the first five years of business. Since the City pays $.068 cents for
energy, this is a large in‐kind contribution to stimulate new business in Wrangell.
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The following is a breakdown of the cost estimate for this project (See Attachment D):
Facility Cost
Estimate
Public Safety Building $139,875
Fire Satellite Station 7,887
Public Works Building 121,607
Library 88,600
Nolan Center 148,400
Hospital 169,490
High School 195,500
Middle School 133,938
Elementary School 137,375
Power Plant 144,265
Harbor Office 10,625
Wrangell Municipal Light & Power Utility Upgrades 535,500
Miscellaneous charges (Equip. Rental, SCADA
Mods, Camp Days/Travel) 212,679
Shipping of Equipment 28,301
Prime Overhead (15%) 306,861
Prime Profit (10%) 204,574
Contingency (30%) 613,723
TOTAL COST $3,199,201
2.4 PROJECT BENEFIT
Briefly discuss the financial benefits that will result from this project, including an estimate of economic
benefits (such as reduced fuel costs) and a description of other benefits to the Alaskan public.
The main benefit of this project is to reduce the cost of heating municipal buildings by
48% which in turn lowers the cost of government. The end benefit to consumers is the
decrease in their overall energy cost. By reducing the cost of government, the benefits
to the community of Wrangell include the possibility of a reduction in sales taxes and
an increase in funds available for increased infrastructure development.
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The following is a breakdown of the cost savings created by the conversion of the public
facilities (See Attachment C):
Year Fuel
Cost
Electric
Cost
Savings at
$.07 kWH
2007/2008 $406,692 $292,383 $114,309
2008/2009 $455,495 $292,383 $163,112
2009/2010 $510,154 $292,383 $217,771
2010/2011 $571,373 $292,383 $278,990
2011/2012 $639,938 $292,383 $347,555
2012/2013 $716,730 $292,383 $424,348
2013/2014 $802,738 $292,383 $510,355
2014/2015 $899,067 $292,383 $606,604
2015/2016 $1,006,955 $292,383 $714,572
Total Saving $3,263,389
As the above calculation shows, the complete cost of this project will be recovered in
savings in eight years time.
2.5 PROJECT COST AND BENEFIT SUMARY
Include a summary of your project’s total costs and benefits below.
2.5.1 Total Project Cost
(Including estimates through construction.)
$3,260,000
2.5.2 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $3,260,000
2.5.3 Other Funds to be provided (Project match)
* Additionally, the City is already substantially subsidizing energy
cost to the consumer but the exact amount is not quantifiable in
dollars.
$123,000
2.5.4 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.5.2 and 2.5.3) $3,200,000
2.5.5 Estimated Benefit (Savings) $3,200,000
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.)
$3,200,000
The public benefit was calculated in terms of the savings of $3.2 million over an eight
year time period.
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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.
Overall project management of the project will be performed by Steve Henson,
Electrical Superintendent for WMLP. Mr. Henson has over 39 years of experience in the
electrical, oil and gas, mining and construction industry. He has been the project
manager for numerous projects in excess of $10 million dollars. His experience includes
10 years as the Maintenance Electrician/Operator for the Tyee Hydroelectric Facility and
for the past two years, he has been the Electrical Superintendent for Wrangell Municipal
Light and Power. Mr. Henson’s full resume is located in Attachment E. The following
are references for Mr. Henson:
Mr. Dave Carlson
Chief Executive Officer
Four Dam Pool Power Agency
(907) 258‐7752
Email: dcarlson@fdppa.org
Mr. Bob Prunella
Manager, City and Borough of Wrangell
(907) 874‐2381
Email: cmgwr@aptalaska.net
Mr. Joe Nelson
Electrical Superintendent
City of Petersburg
(907) 772‐4621
Email: pmpl@ci.petersburg.ak.us
Upon receiving funding for this project, the City will initially issue a request for
proposal (RFP) for project management services and engineering design. After the
design is completed, an invitation to bid will be issued for construction of the project.
Due to the fact that Electric Power Systems, Inc. (EPS) performed the two feasibility
studies for this project, it is anticipated that they will be a preferred choice to perform
the project management and engineering design for this project. Included in
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Attachment E are resumes for key personnel with EPS that may be utilized on this
project if they are the successful proposer. These personnel include:
- Earl George, PE, Electrical Engineer
- Dave Buss, PE, Electrical Engineer
- Warren Taylor, PE, Mechanical Engineer
- Jon Morse, Mechanical Administrator
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 proposed project schedule is located below. It is anticipated that the project will
begin in January 2009 with the engineering design with construction anticipated to be
completed during the summer months of 2009. The project will be completed by end of
2009.
3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them.
Key project milestones for this project include the following:
1) Request for Proposal (RFP) issued and awarded for Project Management and
Engineering Design.
2) Engineering Design
3) Invitation to bid for construction and equipment purchases.
4) Construction
The project will start on approximately January 2, 2009 and be completed by October 28,
2009. The detailed schedule is shown above.
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
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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.
City of Wrangell charter dictates that all projects must go through a formal request for
proposal or bid process for award. For this project, we anticipate issuing separate RFPs
for project management and engineering, along with issuing an invitation to bid for the
construction phase of the project which includes the necessary equipment to be
installed.
Due to the fact that Electric Power Systems, Inc. (EPS) performed the two feasibility
studies for this project, it is anticipated that they will be a preferred choice to perform
the project management and engineering design for this project. EPS has been
providing power system operation, engineering, planning and administration
consulting services to the electrical power industry for over 12 years. Their experience
includes a full range of services from planning studies, design, construction, and start‐
up/commissioning to periodic testing and maintenance. ESG maintains a full‐time staff
of approximately 90 in its Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska; and Vancouver, and
Redmond, Washington locations. Their staff consists of seasoned planners, electrical
and mechanical engineers, drafters, electricians and technicians, and support personnel.
The following are a list of references for EPS:
Nome Joint Utility Systems
Projects: Snake River Power Plant Relocation; and Rock Creek Line Extension
Reference: John Handeland, Utility Manager, (907) 443‐6302
Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc.
Reference: Greg Wyman, Project Manager (907) 451‐5629
Chugach Electric Association
Reference: Brian Hickey, (907) 762‐4440
Reference: Ed Jenkin, (907) 762‐4600
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Reference: Mike Lewis, Project Engineer, (907) 834‐7356
Copper Valley Electric Association, Inc.
Reference: Steve Bushong, Chief Operating Officer, (907) 835‐7004
Kodiak Electric Association
Reference: Ron Sternberg, (907) 486‐7777
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3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
Throughout the life of the project, the Project Manager will provide written monthly
updates to AEA which will include at a minimum:
- Expenditures to date;
- Percent complete; and
- Narrative on progress including any schedule changes.
In addition to the monthly progress reports, communication on project status will also
be provided verbally with the AEA Project/Program Manager on an informal basis
through emails and phone conversations.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
The standard project risk of the possibility of cost overruns is mitigated on this project
by providing a 30% contingency cost in our projected project cost. Cost overruns will
also be mitigated by effectively managing the project.
Once the project is completed, the risk of a catastrophe happening to the electrical
source of power is mitigated by having diesel‐fueled generators as backup.
Additionally, all public facilities which are proposed to be converted to electrical energy
with this project will have oil fired boilers in place as a back‐up energy source.
The risk of the distribution system being overloaded by the increase in energy use has
been studied by Electric Power Systems, Inc. to ensure that the distribution system from
Tyee to Wrangell can handle the increased load factor.
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
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available for the market to be served by your project.
Electrical power is provided to WMLP by the Tyee Hydroelectric facilities. Currently,
Tyee has the capability of producing 20 MW of power, of which there is approximately
11 MW of excess during the summer months and an excess of 6‐7 MW during the
winter. By implementing this conversion, the excess energy produced by Tyee will be
utilized and the cost of energy for City facilities will decrease by approximately 48%.
Due to the excess energy available to the City by the Tyee Hydroelectric facilities,
converting all public facilities from diesel fired boilers to electric boilers is economically
feasible and will result in a $3.2 million dollar savings over the next eight years (See
Attachment C).
There is no other economically feasible alternative for this project since the hydroelectric
power produced by the Tyee hydroelectric facilities is the most cost effective form of
energy available at this time due to the high price of oil affecting the cost of diesel fuel.
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 Tyee Hydroelectric facility was put into operation in 1984. Tyee produces 20 MW of
electricity and is highly efficient.
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 current infrastructure of the public facilities in Wrangell use diesel fired boilers. The
proposed project will convert these facilities to electric boilers. Included in this project is
having the existing feeders reconfigured at the Wrangell Power Plant to carry the
increased load created by the conversion. The conversion at the power plant will cost
$1.1 million.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
The following is a breakdown of the existing energy market for WMLP:
Client 2007 Usage in kWH 2008 Usage in kWH
(8 months)
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Residential 8,857,269 6,112,171
Small Commercial 6,016,820 3,780,430
Large Commercial 3,715,595 2,089,654
8 Cent Commercial 53,760 181,680
Industrial 51,261 36,120
City Usage 3,341,871 2,230,921
Light & Line Usage 534,269 440,070
TOTAL 22,570,845 14,871,046
This project will directly impact the City usage by reducing their energy costs by 48%
(See Attachment C). By reducing the overall cost of government, this savings can be
passed on to customers either through a decrease in taxes or power rates, which benefits
all members of the community of Wrangell.
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
Our application is not for a new renewable energy technology but an increased
utilization of the existing Tyee Hydroelectric facility.
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.
All of the land is owned by the City so there are no ownership or access issues.
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to address
outstanding permit issues.
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identify and discussion of potential barriers
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The only permits required for this project will be electrical permits for construction
which will be issued by WMLP.
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
There are no environmental issues that apply to this project. The only aesthetic impact
is the pad‐mounted transformers which are visually low‐impact.
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
Total Anticipated Project Cost: The total anticipated cost of the final design, permitting
and construction phase of this project is $3.2 million. There were two feasibility studies
performed for this project at a total cost of $53,000 which were paid for by the City.
Requested Grant Funding: $3.2 million.
Matching Funds: In terms of matching funds, the City has already created a subsidized
rate of $.08 cents per kW to help residents with their heating costs. This rate decrease is
provided to help consumers with their fuel costs and to stimulate them to convert from
diesel fired boilers to electric boilers for their heating needs. This is a substantial
subsidy and decreases revenue to the City while providing a decreased overall cost for
consumers. The breakpoint for using fuel versus electricity is $2.21 per gallon at
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$.07/kWH or $2.52 per gallon at $.08/kWH (see Attachment C). Currently, diesel fuel is
over $5 per gallon in Wrangell.
Additionally, the City offers energy to new businesses locating themselves in Wrangell
at $.07 cents for the first five years of business. Since the City pays $.068 cents for
energy, this is a large in‐kind contribution to stimulate new business in Wrangell.
In March of 2008, the City of Wrangell requested $3.26 million dollars from the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for this project. Steve Henson of WMLP has
contacted USDA on a monthly basis to determine the status of the grant applications.
The applications are still being evaluated and the amount of total funds available to the
pool of applicants from throughout the entire United States is only $5 million. Due to
the large number of applicants, we do not anticipate receiving much if any funding from
this grant application.
Due to 57% of the population of Wrangell being in the low to moderate income level, the
community of Wrangell is eligible for community block grants. The City and Borough
of Wrangell has received a letter stating they are eligible for up to $850,000 in
community block grants. The City will be applying for grant funding for the
infrastructure upgrades at the Municipal Power Plant (estimated at $1.2 million) and for
funding for the boiler failure at the Elementary School (estimated at $137,375) which are
immediate needs of this project.
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 operating and maintenance costs that will result from this project will be minimal
and will be borne by the City. Normal maintenance on the boilers is minimal and the
O&M of each building will be funded from the savings of using electricity vs. diesel fuel
for energy.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price - at a minimum indicate a price range
• Proposed rate of return from grant-funded project
The City buys power at $.068 cents and will be charging $.08 cents. The rate of return on
this project is eight years. In eight years time the project will pay for itself. The project
will save the City $114,309 in the first year alone (See Attachment C).
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4.4.4 Cost Worksheet
Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
in evaluating the project.
The cost worksheet is provided as Attachment F.
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.
A business plan is not applicable for this project since it is not a new energy source, we
are just proposing increasing the utilization of the Tyee Hydroelectric facilities energy
that is already being produced hydroelectrically.
4.4.6 Analysis and Recommendations
Provide information about the economic analysis and the proposed project. Discuss your
recommendation for additional project development work.
The table below shows the savings per year by performing this project. In eight years
time, the project will pay for itself in savings to the City (See Attachment C).
Year Fuel
Cost
Electric
Cost
Savings at
$.07 kWH
2007/2008 $406,692 $292,383 $114,309
2008/2009 $455,495 $292,383 $163,112
2009/2010 $510,154 $292,383 $217,771
2010/2011 $571,373 $292,383 $278,990
2011/2012 $639,938 $292,383 $347,555
2012/2013 $716,730 $292,383 $424,348
2013/2014 $802,738 $292,383 $510,355
2014/2015 $899,067 $292,383 $606,604
2015/2016 $1,006,955 $292,383 $714,572
Total Saving $3,263,389
There will be no more addition project development work related to this project after it
is performed.
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.
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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
In just eight years time, the project will save the City $3.2 million dollars.
The non‐economic public benefits to Alaskans because of this project include a decrease
in the cost of government for the City. This may make it possible for the City to enhance
public facilities and programs that will benefit members of the community.
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
The total cost of this project is $3.2 million (See Attachment D). The City is requested
the total amount for funding.
The investment in this project made by the City to date includes two feasibility studies.
These studies include the Boiler Replacement Feasibility Study and the Distribution
Study. These studies cost a total of $53,000 and were performed by Electric Power
Systems, Inc.
The City is committed to this project due to its economic feasibility and the direct
decrease in the cost of government for the City.
Additional investments the City will make as an applicant is the $123,000.
The Grant Budget Form is located in Attachment G.
City of Wrangell
City Boiler Replacement Study
Boiler Replacement Analysis
EPS Project No.: 07-0156
March 27, 2008
Prepared by:
Warren B. Taylor, PE
City of Wrangell – Boiler Replacement Project (EPS 07-0156)
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Summary of Changes
Revision Number Revision Date Revision Description
1 2007-08-27 Initial Release (Preliminary)
2 2007-09-07 Final
3 2008-27-03 Updated Fuel Information
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1 ..............................................................................................................................4 Summary
2 Fuel Displacement Analysis...............................................................................................4
2.1 Field Investigation .......................................................................................................4
2.2 Fuel Oil Conversion Analysis.....................................................................................5
3 Estimated Construction Estimate......................................................................................7
4 Estimated Engineering Fee Estimate................................................................................7
A Fuel vs. Electricity Analysis ...............................................................................................9
B ROM Construction Cost Estimate ...................................................................................10
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City of Wrangell – Boiler Replacement Project (EPS 07-0156)
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1 Summary
The City of Wrangell, through Wrangell Municipal Light and Power (WMLP), has been present a
fuel displacement electric rate by Four Dam Pool (FDP) of approximately $.05/kW-h. This
special rate is due to Tyee Lake Hydro-electric facilities spilling of excess water (water not used
in power production).
WMLP, via Steve Henson, solicited Electric Power Systems, Inc. (EPS) to assist the City of
Wrangell (COW) in determining what the savings would be per year if the city buildings were
converted to electric boilers, develop a rough order magnitude cost estimate (ROM), and
provide an estimated engineering design fee for the work of replacing the boilers.
2 Fuel Displacement Analysis
EPS Mechanical engineer, Warren Taylor, PE, performed a site investigation in July 2007 with
Mr. Steve Henson, WMLP, and COW Department of Public Works (DOPW). The site
investigation collected information at each City owned candidate facility that was eligible for the
special FDP electric rate.
2.1 Field Investigation
The FDP fuel displacement rate is accompanied by few stipulations that the COW must follow.
These stipulations include:
1. Only facilities that currently utilize fuel oil for heating purposes are eligible.
2. Each facility that is converted to electric heating must also maintain fuel oil fired heating
equipment in the event of power or other electric boiler failure.
The following COW facilities were identified, during the field investigation, which qualify for the
FDP fuel displacement rate:
o Public Safety Bldg
o Fire Satellite Station
o Public Works Bldg
o Library
o Nolan Center
o Hospital
o High School
o Middle School
o Elementary School
o Harbor Office
o Power Plant
For the development of this study, several items of information were required to be collected
from each qualifying facility. This information was collected by EPS, WMLP, and the DOPW
during the site investigation.
o Mechanical/boiler room configuration and dimensional information
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o Boiler size and configuration,
o Details on other fuel fired heating equipment (water heaters, etc.) where applicable,
o Location of existing building electrical service,
o Photos of existing installation (boilers, mechanical rooms, and electric service where
required)
o Fuel oil consumption and fuel oil cost per gal per month data for 1 calendar year
2.2 Fuel Oil Conversion Analysis
The collected fuel consumption data was totaled together to determine the fuel consumed
per facility per year. EPS assumed that preceding and future year’s fuel consumption per
location is similar to the 2006/2007 time frame for this analysis. Fuel consumption data,
coupled with the purchase price for fuel per month during the 2006/2007 time frame, allowed
EPS to determine a total fuel oil cost for the given year. This cost formed the basis of
analysis.
EPS, from the data collected, calculated the equivalent energy in kW/hr at each facility per
month and per year. The total electric energy cost calculated was then multiplied by the
resulting FDP fuel displacement electric rate plus a WMLP service fee, which resulted in an
fuel displacement electric kW/hr cost of $.07 per kW/hr( with a WMLP fee of 2 cents per
kW/hr).
In March 2008, EPS received further fuel consumption data and fuel purchase cost
information. EPS has updated this analysis to show a more accurate depiction of the COW
operating conditions. Additionally, a better fuel cost increase rate was established.
The results for the 2006/2007 time period are as follows:
Fuel Oil Analysis 2006/2007 2007/2008
Average Fuel Cost: $2.88 $3.06
Minimum Fuel Cost $2.73 $2.73
Maximum Fuel Cost $3.11 $3.48
Deviation Hight/low: 8%/5% %14/%11
Fuel Oil Consumption 2006/2007 2007/2008
Fuel Oil Consumed (total): 143,944 132,002
Average Fuel Cost: $2.88 $3.06
Total Fuel Oil Cost*: $411,204 $406,692
* Total fuel cost is based on fuel oil monthly billings per COW, not based on fuel cost average.
Equivalent Electric Energy
Consumption
2006/2007 2007/2008
Electric Energy (total kW/hr): 4,554,757 4,176,897
Electricity Cost (per kW/hr): $.07 $.07
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Estimated Electric Cost: $318,833 $292,382
2006/2007 2007/2008
Estimated Savings $92,371 (22%) 114,309 (28%)
EPS estimates that fuel oil prices will increase steadily at a rate of at least 5% per year.
This assumption was validated by the Energy Information Administration which is provided
by the Department of Energy (DOE) which indicated that the 2007 to 2008 estimated fuel
price increases at approximately 7.3 percent. Historically fuel price increases per year are in
the 3 to 5 percent range. 5 percent, a typical fuel oil year cost increase was utilized to look
at future potential cost savings.
After the receipt of the information from COW in March of 2008, it was apparent that the
federally indicated fuel cost increase percentage is in accurate for the area. After further
review the DOE stated this number for the entire US. This would be an average of the highs
and lows through the US and would most likely not accurately represent actual fuel cost
increases for a specific area. This analysis was updated based on the new information,
which indicated that a 12 percent, or more, would be realized.
Additionally FDP has indicated that the 5 cent per kW/hr would stay in effect for a minimum
of 3 years. Per WMLP at the end of third year, EPS was directed to increase to fuel
displacement rate to 7 cents per kW/hr. Future fuel costs and savings are provided in the
table below.
Table 1 – Estimated Fuel and Electrical Costs and Savings (Updated for 2007/2008 Data)
Year Average Fuel
Cost ($/gal)
COW Fuel Oil
Heating Cost2
Electric Heating
Cost
Savings3
2008/2009 $3.43 $452,398 $318,833 $163,112
2009/2010 $3.84 $506,686 $318,833 $217,771
2010/2011 $4.30 $567,488 $409,928* $278,990
2011/2012 $4.81 $635,711 $409,928* $264,017
2012/2013 $5.39 $711,857 $409,928* $340,809
2013/2014 $6.04 $797,280 $409,928* $426,817
2014/2015 $6.76 $892,953 $409,928* $523,146
2015/2016 $7.58 $1,000,108 $409,928* $631,034
1Rate change from 5 cents per kW/hr to 7 cents per kW/hr.
2Resultant fuel cost per based on average fuel cost per gallon.
3Cost savings is calculated from monthly averages based on monthly fuel oil average.
Lastly, EPS converted the proposed electric rate (FDP plus WMLP service fee) into an
equivalent fuel oil cost per gallon, $2.21 for the first 3 years. When the guaranteed fix rate
expires the approximate equivalent fuel oil cost would be $2.85 per gallon after the first three
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years and assumed every year after. These two rates would also represent the fuel oil/electric
rate cost at which no savings are realized for the COW electric/fuel oil conversion.
3 Estimated Construction Estimate
EPS developed a construction cost estimate based on gathered information, preliminary
equipment selections, and indicated construction assumptions. The estimating assumptions are
due to the lack of a detailed design. More accurate cost estimation would be available with a
detailed design package. At this time the developed cost estimate provides a Rough Order of
Magnitude (ROM) for the development of a capital improvement budget. The following items
were considered/included in the estimate:
1. New Electrical Service to each building which new service is required. Including:
a. Riser
b. Underground Primary Cable
c. 480V, 3 phase transformer (various capacities based on location)
d. Underground service to building
e. Metering Panel
f. Disconnects/Circuit Breakers
g. Feeder wiring and Protection
h. Conduit (where required)
2. Mechanical Removals and Installation, Including:
a. Removal of spare boiler (where required)
b. Installation of new electric boiler, (480V, 3 phase, size dependent on location)
c. Pipe, valves, and fittings
d. Instrumentation
3. Miscellaneous Cost/Multipliers
a. Wrangell Light & Power electric transmission and distribution system upgrades
b. Estimate assumes Electrical and Mechanical Contractors are not local to
Wrangell.
i. Camp Days Included
ii. Travel Costs Included
c. Contingency: 30%
The final project ROM cost estimate comes to $3,200,000.00.
4 Estimated Engineering Fee Estimate
EPS has developed an engineering fee estimate for the development of design/construction
drawings and specifications based on the information obtained and analyzed by this study.
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The engineering fee is estimated not to exceed $140,008.
The fee estimate includes:
o Mechanical Design/Construction Drawings
o Electrical Design/Construction Drawings
o Mechanical Construction Specifications
o Electrical Construction Specifications
o Mechanical/Electrical Calculations
o Pre-bid/Construction Services
o Electrical Field Investigation/Verification
City of Wrangell – Boiler Replacement Project (EPS 07-0156)
Replacement Analysis
A Fuel vs. Electricity Analysis
3/26/2008
Location BTU/hr kW (cal)kW (proposed) Proposed Boiler Voltage - Power Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TotalPublic Safety Bldg 1655000 484.6 484.6 Cleaver-Brooks HW-241 504kW 480V, 3 ph, 60hz 87748 68032 93630 52432 56893 83442 0 0 63646 78347 53856 51419 689445Fire Satelite Station 133000 38.9 38.9 Qmark Unit Heater 20kW 208/240V, 3 ph, 60hz 4199 4240 6993 5632 3639 1297 0 0 0 1187 4882 6423 38493Public Works Bldg 372000 108.9 108.9 Qmark Unit Heater 20kW 208/240V, 3 ph, 60hz 11708 31927 13796 2436 0 0 0 0 0 5756 8506 10458 84587Library 236000 69.1 69.1 Cleaver-Brooks HW-121 72kW 480V, 3 ph, 60hz 9392 4335 5221 4114 4430 3164 0 4750 0 3035 3547 7661 49647Nolan Center 943000 276.1 276.1 Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 300kW 480V, 3 ph, 60hz 57134 42559 41167 16169 25219 21232 13575 9819 12657 16429 41661 38737 336358Hospital 1201300 351.8 351.8 Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 360kW; Rheem WH 208/240/480V, 3 ph, 60hz 55349 98314 54172 41926 21106 10126 64677 51834 35022 41762 68541 83964 626793Schools 5733700 1678.9 1930.8 Cleaver-Brooks HW-361, HW-204 420kW, HW-2480V, 3 ph, 60hz 300972 254628 297251 211151 185299 130684 0 0 0 154448 299940 507389 2341762Harbor Office 0 0.0 0.04091 943 0 1582 0 0 0 0 971 0 0 2224 9812kW/hr Total: 530593 504978 512231 335443 296586 249945 78252 66402 112296 300962 480933 708275 4176897BTU/gal: 130030$.05 kW/hr ($.07 kW/hr): 37,141.49$ 35,348.46$ 35,856.14$ 23,481.03$ 20,761.03$ 17,496.15$ 5,477.65$ 4,648.14$ 7,860.75$ 21,067.36$ 33,665.30$ 49,579.28$ 292,382.78$ BTU/gal (corrected): 107,969 (BTU content incorporating average boiler efficiency) $.07 kW/hr ($.09 kW/hr): 47,753.35$ 45,448.02$ 46,100.75$ 30,189.89$ 26,692.75$ 22,495.05$ 7,042.70$ 5,976.18$ 10,106.68$ 27,086.61$ 43,283.95$ 63,744.79$ 375,920.72$ kW/Hr Cost: 0.07$ Total kW Load: 3260.22007/2008: 58,353.68$ 44,365.46$ 44,193.24$ 30,742.90$ 26,525.59$ 23,302.05$ 7,443.73$ 6,568.31$ 11,037.08$ 29,770.37$ 49,852.39$ 74,537.39$ 406,692.19$ Fuel Cost Increase per Year: 12% Estimated (from this point on) 2008/2009: 65,356.13$ 49,689.32$ 49,496.43$ 34,432.05$ 29,708.66$ 26,098.30$ 8,336.98$ 7,356.50$ 12,361.53$ 33,342.81$ 55,834.68$ 83,481.87$ 455,495.25$ 2009/2010: 73,198.86$ 55,652.04$ 55,436.00$ 38,563.89$ 33,273.70$ 29,230.09$ 9,337.41$ 8,239.28$ 13,844.91$ 37,343.95$ 62,534.84$ 93,499.70$ 510,154.68$ 2010/2011: 81,982.72$ 62,330.28$ 62,088.32$ 43,191.56$ 37,266.54$ 32,737.70$ 10,457.90$ 9,228.00$ 15,506.30$ 41,825.22$ 70,039.02$ 104,719.66$ 571,373.25$ 2011/2012: 91,820.65$ 69,809.92$ 69,538.92$ 48,374.55$ 41,738.53$ 36,666.23$ 11,712.85$ 10,335.36$ 17,367.06$ 46,844.25$ 78,443.70$ 117,286.02$ 639,938.04$ 2012/2013: 102,839.13$ 78,187.11$ 77,883.59$ 54,179.49$ 46,747.15$ 41,066.17$ 13,118.40$ 11,575.60$ 19,451.10$ 52,465.56$ 87,856.95$ 131,360.35$ 716,730.60$ 2013/2014: 115,179.83$ 87,569.56$ 87,229.62$ 60,681.03$ 52,356.81$ 45,994.11$ 14,692.60$ 12,964.67$ 21,785.24$ 58,761.43$ 98,399.78$ 147,123.59$ 802,738.27$ 2014/2015: 129,001.40$ 98,077.91$ 97,697.17$ 67,962.76$ 58,639.63$ 51,513.41$ 16,455.72$ 14,520.43$ 24,399.47$ 65,812.80$ 110,207.76$ 164,778.42$ 899,066.87$ 2015/2016: 144,481.57$ 109,847.26$ 109,420.83$ 76,118.29$ 65,676.38$ 57,695.02$ 18,430.40$ 16,262.88$ 27,327.40$ 73,710.34$ 123,432.69$ 184,551.83$ 1,006,954.89$ 2007/2008: 21,212.19$ 9,017.00$ 8,337.10$ 7,261.87$ 5,764.56$ 5,805.90$ 1,966.08$ 1,920.16$ 3,176.33$ 8,703.01$ 16,187.09$ 24,958.11$ 114,309.41$ 2008/2009: 28,214.64$ 14,340.86$ 13,640.29$ 10,951.02$ 8,947.63$ 8,602.15$ 2,859.33$ 2,708.36$ 4,500.78$ 12,275.45$ 22,169.38$ 33,902.59$ 163,112.47$ 2009/2010: 36,057.37$ 20,303.58$ 19,579.86$ 15,082.86$ 12,512.67$ 11,733.94$ 3,859.76$ 3,591.14$ 5,984.16$ 16,276.59$ 28,869.54$ 43,920.42$ 217,771.90$ 2010/2011: 44,841.23$ 26,981.82$ 26,232.18$ 19,710.53$ 16,505.51$ 15,241.56$ 4,980.25$ 4,579.85$ 7,645.55$ 20,757.86$ 36,373.72$ 55,140.38$ 278,990.46$ 2011/2012: 44,067.31$ 24,361.89$ 23,438.17$ 18,184.65$ 15,045.78$ 14,171.18$ 4,670.16$ 4,359.17$ 7,260.38$ 19,757.64$ 35,159.75$ 53,541.23$ 264,017.32$ 2012/2013: 55,085.78$ 32,739.08$ 31,782.84$ 23,989.60$ 20,054.40$ 18,571.13$ 6,075.70$ 5,599.42$ 9,344.42$ 25,378.95$ 44,572.99$ 67,615.55$ 340,809.88$ 2013/2014: 67,426.48$ 42,121.54$ 41,128.87$ 30,491.14$ 25,664.06$ 23,499.07$ 7,649.91$ 6,988.49$ 11,678.56$ 31,674.82$ 55,115.83$ 83,378.80$ 426,817.55$ 2014/2015: 81,248.06$ 52,629.88$ 51,596.43$ 37,772.86$ 31,946.87$ 29,018.36$ 9,413.02$ 8,544.25$ 14,292.79$ 38,726.19$ 66,923.80$ 101,033.63$ 523,146.14$ 2015/2016: 96,728.23$ 64,399.23$ 63,320.09$ 45,928.39$ 38,983.63$ 35,199.97$ 11,387.71$ 10,286.70$ 17,220.72$ 46,623.73$ 80,148.73$ 120,807.04$ 631,034.17$ 2,845,699.90$ 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016Fuel Vs. Electric Break Point 2007/2008 Fuel Oil*Electricity1292,382.78$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.85$ 2.85$ 2.85$ 2.85$ 2.85$ Fuel403,927.04$ 3.06$ 3.43$ 3.84$ 4.30$ 4.81$ 5.39$ 6.04$ 6.76$ 7.58$ * Assumes that the total fuel oil consumption per year is approximately the same as was indicated from information from the City of Wrangell.2 No fuel consumption data was obtained from the Power Plant. Additional fuel savings could be realized.1 The electric cost indicated the price per gallon at which no savings is realized This can be considered an equivalent fuel cost per gallon of the indicate electric rate.kW/Hr (Calculated based on 2007/2008 information) 132002.3Estimated Energy Cost (by Gallon Fuel)
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B ROM Construction Cost Estimate
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Wrangell Light and Power Boiler Replacement Utility Upgrade Cost Estimate 3/26/2008
Item Description Quantity
Com.
Type Cost
Labor
(Hr) Cost Material Total Labor Total Total
Shipping
Weight
(lbs)
Public Safety Building
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-241 504kW 1 ea. 35,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 35,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 44,200.00$ 2450
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 35 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 4,375.00$ 19,375.00$ 4500
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 60 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 13,500.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 3,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 3,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 11,000.00$
Section Total:66,500.00$ 56,750.00$ 123,250.00$
Overhead:15% 9,975.00$
Profit:10% 6,650.00$
Total:83,125.00$ 56,750.00$ 139,875.00$
Fire Satellite Station
1 Unit Heaters: Qmark Unit Heater 20kW, 240/208, 3phase 2 ea. 1,315.00$ 20 115.00$ 2,630.00$ 4,600.00$ 7,230.00$ 120
Section Total:2,630.00$ 4,600.00$ 7,230.00$
Overhead:15% 394.50$
Profit:10% 263.00$
Total:3,287.50$ 4,600.00$ 7,887.50$
Public Works Bldg
1 Unit Heaters: Qmark Unit Heater 20kW, 480v 3phase 6 ea. 1,291.00$ 20 115.00$ 7,746.00$ 13,800.00$ 21,546.00$ 360
2 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
3 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
4 Install padmount transformer (480, 150kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 10,000.00$ 25 125.00$ 10,000.00$ 3,125.00$ 13,125.00$ 2500
5 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 5,000.00$ 50 125.00$ 5,000.00$ 6,250.00$ 11,250.00$ 1500
6 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 6 ea. 5,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 33,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 40,500.00$
Section Total:61,246.00$ 45,050.00$ 106,296.00$
Overhead:15% 9,186.90$
Profit:10% 6,124.60$
Total:76,557.50$ 45,050.00$ 121,607.50$
Library
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-121 72kW 1 ea. 16,000.00$ 60 115.00$ 16,000.00$ 6,900.00$ 22,900.00$ 550
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 1000
3 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
4 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
5 Install padmount transformer (480, 75kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 8,500.00$ 20 125.00$ 8,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 11,000.00$ 1500
6 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 4,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 9,625.00$ 1500
7 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 2,500.00$ 25 125.00$ 2,500.00$ 3,125.00$ 5,625.00$
Section Total:37,500.00$ 41,725.00$ 79,225.00$
Overhead:15% 5,625.00$
Profit:10% 3,750.00$
Total:46,875.00$ 41,725.00$ 88,600.00$
Nolan Center
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 300kW 1 ea. 25,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 25,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 34,200.00$ 1350
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 40 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,600.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 1000kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 25,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 25,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 30,625.00$ 9400
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 9,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 9,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 19,000.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 16,000.00$
Section Total:72,000.00$ 58,400.00$ 130,400.00$
Overhead:15% 10,800.00$
Profit:10% 7,200.00$
Total:90,000.00$ 58,400.00$ 148,400.00$
Hospital
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 360kW 1 ea. 30,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 30,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 39,200.00$ 1350
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 2 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 20,625.00$ 4500
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 16,000.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 4 ea. 3,500.00$ 80 125.00$ 14,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 24,000.00$
9 Remove existing Amtrol hot water makers & boiler 4 ea. 125.00$ 6 115.00$ 500.00$ 2,760.00$ 3,260.00$
10 Hot Water Heater: 65 gal, 240 v. 1 phase 4 ea. 656.00$ 10 115.00$ 2,624.00$ 4,600.00$ 7,224.00$
Section Total:75,624.00$ 74,960.00$ 150,584.00$
Overhead:15% 11,343.60$
Profit:10% 7,562.40$
Total:94,530.00$ 74,960.00$ 169,490.00$
High School
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-361 990kW 1 ea. 59,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 59,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 68,200.00$ 3300
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 1000kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 25,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 25,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 30,625.00$ 9400
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 9,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 9,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 19,000.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 16,000.00$
Section Total:106,000.00$ 63,000.00$ 169,000.00$
Overhead:15% 15,900.00$
Profit:10% 10,600.00$
Total:132,500.00$ 63,000.00$ 195,500.00$
boiler_replacement_cost_estimate.xls
Wrangell Light and Power Boiler Replacement Utility Upgrade Cost Estimate 3/26/2008
Item Description Quantity
Com.
Type Cost
Labor
(Hr) Cost Material Total Labor Total Total
Shipping
Weight
(lbs)
Middle School
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-204 420kW 1 ea. 30,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 30,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 39,200.00$ 1550
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
4 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
5 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 35 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 4,375.00$ 19,375.00$ 4500
6 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 60 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 13,500.00$ 1500
7 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 3,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 3,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 11,000.00$
8 Relocate Simplex day tank 1 lot 750.00$ 40 115.00$ 750.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,350.00$
Section Total:61,750.00$ 56,750.00$ 118,500.00$
Overhead:15% 9,262.50$
Profit:10% 6,175.00$
Total:77,187.50$ 56,750.00$ 133,937.50$
Grade School
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-204 480kW 1 ea. 33,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 33,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 42,200.00$ 1550
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 35 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 4,375.00$ 19,375.00$ 4500
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 60 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 13,500.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 3,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 3,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 11,000.00$
Section Total:64,500.00$ 56,750.00$ 121,250.00$
Overhead:15% 9,675.00$
Profit:10% 6,450.00$
Total:80,625.00$ 56,750.00$ 137,375.00$
Power Plant
1 Unit Heaters:Qmark 480v, 3phase, 20kw 8 ea. 1,291.52$ 30 115.00$ 10,332.16$ 27,600.00$ 37,932.16$ 480
2 Install Secondary Equipment 1 lot 4,000.00$ 120 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 19,000.00$
3 Install panelboard, breakers, conduit, and branch circuits 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 1500
4 Install heater feeder and protection 8 lot 2,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 20,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 50,000.00$
Section Total:49,332.16$ 82,600.00$ 131,932.16$
Overhead:15% 7,399.82$
Profit:10% 4,933.22$
Total:61,665.20$ 82,600.00$ 144,265.20$
Harbor Office
1 Installation of service drop & meter 1 lot 2,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 2,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 10,000.00$ 1500
Section Total:2,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 10,000.00$
Overhead:15% 375.00$
Profit:10% 250.00$
Total:3,125.00$ 7,500.00$ 10,625.00$
Wrangell Municipal Light & Power Utility Upgrades
1 Distribution Feeder Upgrade 1 ls 400,000.00$ 125.00$ 400,000.00$ -$ 400,000.00$
2 Feeder Breaker Neutral CT Monitoring 1 ls 60,500.00$ 125.00$ 60,500.00$ -$ 60,500.00$
3 Generator Control Interface 1 ls 45,000.00$ 125.00$ 45,000.00$ -$ 45,000.00$
4 TBPA Feeder Monitoring 1 ls 30,000.00$ 125.00$ 30,000.00$ -$ 30,000.00$
Section Total:535,500.00$ -$ 535,500.00$
Overhead:0% -$
Profit:0% -$
Total:535,500.00$ -$ 535,500.00$
Misc. Charges
1 Equipment Rental 1 lot 10,000.00$ 115.00$ 10,000.00$ -$ 10,000.00$
2 SCADA/Controls Modifications 1 lot 320 125.00$ -$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 500
3 Camp Days - Mechanical 210 days 200.00$ 125.00$ 42,093.35$ -$ 42,093.35$
4 Camp Days - Electrical/Controls 355 days 200.00$ 125.00$ 71,050.02$ -$ 71,050.02$
5 Travel 1 lot 15,000.00$ 125.00$ 15,000.00$ -$ 15,000.00$
Section Total:138,143.37$ 40,000.00$ 178,143.37$
Overhead:15% 20,721.50$
Profit:10% 13,814.34$
Total:172,679.21$ 40,000.00$ 212,679.21$
Total (Sections):2,045,741.91$ 80860
Shipping Cost per lb 0.35$ 28,301.00$
Prime Overhead:15% 306,861.29$
Prime Profit:10% 204,574.19$
Contingency:30%613,722.57$
Grand Total:3,199,200.96$
boiler_replacement_cost_estimate.xls
Location BTU/hr kW (cal)
kW
(proposed)Proposed Boiler Voltage - Power Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
Public Safety Bldg 1655000 484.6 484.6 Cleaver-Brooks HW-241 504kW 480V, 3 ph, 60hz 87748 68032 93630 52432 56893 83442 0 0 63646 78347 53856 51419 689445
Fire Satelite Station 133000 38.9 38.9 Qmark Unit Heater 20kW 208/240V, 3 ph, 60hz 4199 4240 6993 5632 3639 1297 0 0 0 1187 4882 6423 38493
Public Works Bldg 372000 108.9 108.9 Qmark Unit Heater 20kW 208/240V, 3 ph, 60hz 11708 31927 13796 2436 0 0 0 0 0 5756 8506 10458 84587
Library 236000 69.1 69.1 Cleaver-Brooks HW-121 72kW 480V, 3 ph, 60hz 9392 4335 5221 4114 4430 3164 0 4750 0 3035 3547 7661 49647
Nolan Center 943000 276.1 276.1 Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 300kW 480V, 3 ph, 60hz 57134 42559 41167 16169 25219 21232 13575 9819 12657 16429 41661 38737 336358
Hospital 1201300 351.8 351.8 Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 360kW; Rheem WH 208/240/480V, 3 ph, 60hz 55349 98314 54172 41926 21106 10126 64677 51834 35022 41762 68541 83964 626793
Schools 5733700 1678.9 1930.8 Cleaver-Brooks HW-361, HW-204 420kW, HW-204 480kW480V, 3 ph, 60hz 300972 254628 297251 211151 185299 130684 0 0 0 154448 299940 507389 2341762
Harbor Office 0 0.0 0.0 4091 943 0 1582 0 0 0 0 971 0 0 2224 9812
kW/hr Total:530593 504978 512231 335443 296586 249945 78252 66402 112296 300962 480933 708275 4176897
BTU/gal:130030 $.05 kW/hr ($.07 kW/hr):37,141.49$ 35,348.46$ 35,856.14$ 23,481.03$ 20,761.03$ 17,496.15$ 5,477.65$ 4,648.14$ 7,860.75$ 21,067.36$ 33,665.30$ 49,579.28$ 292,382.78$
BTU/gal (corrected):107,969 (BTU content incorporating average boiler efficiency)-$
kW/Hr Cost:0.07$
Total kW Load:3260.2 Fuel Costs 2007/2008:58,353.68$ 44,365.46$ 44,193.24$ 30,742.90$ 26,525.59$ 23,302.05$ 7,443.73$ 6,568.31$ 11,037.08$ 29,770.37$ 49,852.39$ 74,537.39$ 406,692.19$
Fuel Cost Increase per Year:12%Estimated (from this point on)2008/2009:65,356.13$ 49,689.32$ 49,496.43$ 34,432.05$ 29,708.66$ 26,098.30$ 8,336.98$ 7,356.50$ 12,361.53$ 33,342.81$ 55,834.68$ 83,481.87$ 455,495.25$
2009/2010:73,198.86$ 55,652.04$ 55,436.00$ 38,563.89$ 33,273.70$ 29,230.09$ 9,337.41$ 8,239.28$ 13,844.91$ 37,343.95$ 62,534.84$ 93,499.70$ 510,154.68$
2010/2011:81,982.72$ 62,330.28$ 62,088.32$ 43,191.56$ 37,266.54$ 32,737.70$ 10,457.90$ 9,228.00$ 15,506.30$ 41,825.22$ 70,039.02$ 104,719.66$ 571,373.25$
2011/2012:91,820.65$ 69,809.92$ 69,538.92$ 48,374.55$ 41,738.53$ 36,666.23$ 11,712.85$ 10,335.36$ 17,367.06$ 46,844.25$ 78,443.70$ 117,286.02$ 639,938.04$
2012/2013:102,839.13$ 78,187.11$ 77,883.59$ 54,179.49$ 46,747.15$ 41,066.17$ 13,118.40$ 11,575.60$ 19,451.10$ 52,465.56$ 87,856.95$ 131,360.35$ 716,730.60$
2013/2014:115,179.83$ 87,569.56$ 87,229.62$ 60,681.03$ 52,356.81$ 45,994.11$ 14,692.60$ 12,964.67$ 21,785.24$ 58,761.43$ 98,399.78$ 147,123.59$ 802,738.27$
2014/2015:129,001.40$ 98,077.91$ 97,697.17$ 67,962.76$ 58,639.63$ 51,513.41$ 16,455.72$ 14,520.43$ 24,399.47$ 65,812.80$ 110,207.76$ 164,778.42$ 899,066.87$
2015/2016:144,481.57$ 109,847.26$ 109,420.83$ 76,118.29$ 65,676.38$ 57,695.02$ 18,430.40$ 16,262.88$ 27,327.40$ 73,710.34$ 123,432.69$ 184,551.83$ 1,006,954.89$
Savings @ $.07/kWH 2007/2008:21,212.19$ 9,017.00$ 8,337.10$ 7,261.87$ 5,764.56$ 5,805.90$ 1,966.08$ 1,920.16$ 3,176.33$ 8,703.01$ 16,187.09$ 24,958.11$ 114,309.41$
2008/2009:28,214.64$ 14,340.86$ 13,640.29$ 10,951.02$ 8,947.63$ 8,602.15$ 2,859.33$ 2,708.36$ 4,500.78$ 12,275.45$ 22,169.38$ 33,902.59$ 163,112.47$
2009/2010:36,057.37$ 20,303.58$ 19,579.86$ 15,082.86$ 12,512.67$ 11,733.94$ 3,859.76$ 3,591.14$ 5,984.16$ 16,276.59$ 28,869.54$ 43,920.42$ 217,771.90$
2010/2011:44,841.23$ 26,981.82$ 26,232.18$ 19,710.53$ 16,505.51$ 15,241.56$ 4,980.25$ 4,579.85$ 7,645.55$ 20,757.86$ 36,373.72$ 55,140.38$ 278,990.46$
2011/2012:54,679.16$ 34,461.45$ 33,682.78$ 24,893.52$ 20,977.50$ 19,170.08$ 6,235.20$ 5,687.21$ 9,506.31$ 25,776.89$ 44,778.41$ 67,706.74$ 347,555.25$
2012/2013:65,697.64$ 42,838.64$ 42,027.45$ 30,698.46$ 25,986.12$ 23,570.03$ 7,640.74$ 6,927.46$ 11,590.35$ 31,398.20$ 54,191.65$ 81,781.06$ 424,347.82$
2013/2014:78,038.33$ 52,221.10$ 51,373.48$ 37,200.00$ 31,595.78$ 28,497.97$ 9,214.95$ 8,316.53$ 13,924.49$ 37,694.07$ 64,734.48$ 97,544.31$ 510,355.49$
2014/2015:91,859.91$ 62,729.44$ 61,841.04$ 44,481.73$ 37,878.60$ 34,017.26$ 10,978.06$ 9,872.29$ 16,538.71$ 44,745.44$ 76,542.46$ 115,199.14$ 606,684.08$
2015/2016:107,340.08$ 74,498.79$ 73,564.70$ 52,637.26$ 44,915.35$ 40,198.87$ 12,952.75$ 11,614.74$ 19,466.65$ 52,642.97$ 89,767.39$ 134,972.55$ 714,572.11$
3,263,389.59$
2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016
Fuel Vs. Electric Break Point 2007/2008 Fuel Oil*
Electricity1 292,382.78$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$ 2.21$
Fuel 537,437.94$ 4.07$ 4.56$ 5.11$ 5.72$ 6.41$ 7.18$ 8.04$ 9.00$ 10.08$
* Assumes that the total fuel oil consumption per year is approximately the same as was indicated from information from the City of Wrangell.
2 No fuel consumption data was obtained from the Power Plant. Additional fuel savings could be realized.
Attachment C - Financial Analysis
1 The electric cost indicated the price per gallon at which no savings is realized. This can be considered an equivalent fuel cost per gallon of the indicate electric rate.
kW/Hr (Calculated based on 2007/2008 information)
132002.3
Estimated Energy Cost (by Gallon Fuel)
Attachment C - Financial Analysis
AVG Fuel/Gal 3.06$
2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
Public Safety Bldg 1904000 1655000 0.87 16.6 2773.1 2150 2959 1657 1798 2637 2011.4 2476 1702 1625 21788.5
Fire Satelite Station 170000 133000 0.78 1.25 132.7 134 221 178 115 41 37.5 154.3 203 1216.5
Public Works Bldg 460000 372000 0.81 3.3 370 1009 436 77 181.9 268.8 330.5 2673.2
Library 344000 236000 0.69 2.35 296.8 137 165 130 140 100 150.1 95.9 112.1 242.1 1569
Nolan Center 1084000 943000 0.87 9.4 1805.6 1345 1301 511 797 671 429 310.3 400 519.2 1316.6 1224.2 10629.9
Hospital Heat 1381000 1201300 0.87 11.6 1749.2 3107 1712 1325 667 320 2044 1638.1 1106.8 1319.8 2166.1 2653.5 19808.5
Schools 6594000 5733700 2.6085785 57.95 9511.6 8047 9394 6673 5856 4130 4881 9479 16035 74006.6
Harbor Office 129.3 29.8 50 30.7 70.3 310.1
Power Plant 460000 372000 0.81 3.3
Fuel Oil Cost 3.48$ 2.78$ 2.73$ 2.90$ 2.83$ 2.95$ 3.01$ 3.13$ 3.11$ 3.13$ 3.28$ 3.33$
132002.3
Heating Cost Fuel 58,354$ 44,365$ 44,193$ 30,743$ 26,526$ 23,302$ 7,444$ 6,568$ 11,037$ 29,770$ 49,852$ 74,537$ 406,692$
Minimum Fuel Cost:2.73$
Maximum Fuel Cost 3.48$
Average Fuel Cost 3.06$
Deviation High:14%
Deviation Low:11%
Gallons Consumed (2007/2008)
Location Gross BTU/hr Water BTU/hr Efficiency Gal/hr
Wrangell Light and Power Boiler Replacement Utility Upgrade Cost Estimate 3/26/2008
Item Description Quantity
Com.
Type Cost
Labor
(Hr) Cost Material Total Labor Total Total
Shipping
Weight
(lbs)
Public Safety Building
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-241 504kW 1 ea. 35,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 35,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 44,200.00$ 2450
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 35 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 4,375.00$ 19,375.00$ 4500
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 60 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 13,500.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 3,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 3,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 11,000.00$
Section Total:66,500.00$ 56,750.00$ 123,250.00$
Overhead:15% 9,975.00$
Profit:10% 6,650.00$
Total:83,125.00$ 56,750.00$ 139,875.00$
Fire Satellite Station
1 Unit Heaters: Qmark Unit Heater 20kW, 240/208, 3phase 2 ea. 1,315.00$ 20 115.00$ 2,630.00$ 4,600.00$ 7,230.00$ 120
Section Total:2,630.00$ 4,600.00$ 7,230.00$
Overhead:15% 394.50$
Profit:10% 263.00$
Total:3,287.50$ 4,600.00$ 7,887.50$
Public Works Bldg
1 Unit Heaters: Qmark Unit Heater 20kW, 480v 3phase 6 ea. 1,291.00$ 20 115.00$ 7,746.00$ 13,800.00$ 21,546.00$ 360
2 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
3 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
4 Install padmount transformer (480, 150kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 10,000.00$ 25 125.00$ 10,000.00$ 3,125.00$ 13,125.00$ 2500
5 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 5,000.00$ 50 125.00$ 5,000.00$ 6,250.00$ 11,250.00$ 1500
6 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 6 ea. 5,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 33,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 40,500.00$
Section Total:61,246.00$ 45,050.00$ 106,296.00$
Overhead:15% 9,186.90$
Profit:10% 6,124.60$
Total:76,557.50$ 45,050.00$ 121,607.50$
Library
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-121 72kW 1 ea. 16,000.00$ 60 115.00$ 16,000.00$ 6,900.00$ 22,900.00$ 550
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 1000
3 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
4 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
5 Install padmount transformer (480, 75kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 8,500.00$ 20 125.00$ 8,500.00$ 2,500.00$ 11,000.00$ 1500
6 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 4,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 9,625.00$ 1500
7 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 2,500.00$ 25 125.00$ 2,500.00$ 3,125.00$ 5,625.00$
Section Total:37,500.00$ 41,725.00$ 79,225.00$
Overhead:15% 5,625.00$
Profit:10% 3,750.00$
Total:46,875.00$ 41,725.00$ 88,600.00$
Nolan Center
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 300kW 1 ea. 25,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 25,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 34,200.00$ 1350
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 40 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,600.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 1000kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 25,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 25,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 30,625.00$ 9400
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 9,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 9,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 19,000.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 16,000.00$
Section Total:72,000.00$ 58,400.00$ 130,400.00$
Overhead:15% 10,800.00$
Profit:10% 7,200.00$
Total:90,000.00$ 58,400.00$ 148,400.00$
Hospital
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-203 360kW 1 ea. 30,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 30,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 39,200.00$ 1350
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 2 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 20,625.00$ 4500
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 16,000.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 4 ea. 3,500.00$ 80 125.00$ 14,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 24,000.00$
9 Remove existing Amtrol hot water makers & boiler 4 ea. 125.00$ 6 115.00$ 500.00$ 2,760.00$ 3,260.00$
10 Hot Water Heater: 65 gal, 240 v. 1 phase 4 ea. 656.00$ 10 115.00$ 2,624.00$ 4,600.00$ 7,224.00$
Section Total:75,624.00$ 74,960.00$ 150,584.00$
Overhead:15% 11,343.60$
Profit:10% 7,562.40$
Total:94,530.00$ 74,960.00$ 169,490.00$
High School
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-361 990kW 1 ea. 59,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 59,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 68,200.00$ 3300
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 1000kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 25,000.00$ 45 125.00$ 25,000.00$ 5,625.00$ 30,625.00$ 9400
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 9,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 9,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 19,000.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 16,000.00$
Section Total:106,000.00$ 63,000.00$ 169,000.00$
Overhead:15% 15,900.00$
Profit:10% 10,600.00$
Total:132,500.00$ 63,000.00$ 195,500.00$
boiler_replacement_cost_estimate.xls
Wrangell Light and Power Boiler Replacement Utility Upgrade Cost Estimate 3/26/2008
Item Description Quantity
Com.
Type Cost
Labor
(Hr) Cost Material Total Labor Total Total
Shipping
Weight
(lbs)
Middle School
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-204 420kW 1 ea. 30,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 30,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 39,200.00$ 1550
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
4 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
5 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 35 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 4,375.00$ 19,375.00$ 4500
6 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 60 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 13,500.00$ 1500
7 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 3,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 3,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 11,000.00$
8 Relocate Simplex day tank 1 lot 750.00$ 40 115.00$ 750.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,350.00$
Section Total:61,750.00$ 56,750.00$ 118,500.00$
Overhead:15% 9,262.50$
Profit:10% 6,175.00$
Total:77,187.50$ 56,750.00$ 133,937.50$
Grade School
1 Boiler: Cleaver-Brooks HW-204 480kW 1 ea. 33,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 33,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 42,200.00$ 1550
2 Pipe, valves, and fittings 1 lot 1,000.00$ 80 115.00$ 1,000.00$ 9,200.00$ 10,200.00$ 500
3 Remove existing boiler & plug exhaust stack 1 lot 500.00$ 40 115.00$ 500.00$ 4,600.00$ 5,100.00$
4 Primary riser 1 lot 1,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 1,500.00$ 3,750.00$ 5,250.00$
5 Install Primary UG (Trench, Conduit, and cable) 250 lf 16.00$ 85 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 10,625.00$ 14,625.00$ 1000
6 Install padmount transformer (480, 500kva, 3 phase) 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 35 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 4,375.00$ 19,375.00$ 4500
7 Install Secondary and service entrance equipment 1 ea. 6,000.00$ 60 125.00$ 6,000.00$ 7,500.00$ 13,500.00$ 1500
8 Install Electric Heater Feeder and Protection 1 ea. 3,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 3,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 11,000.00$
Section Total:64,500.00$ 56,750.00$ 121,250.00$
Overhead:15% 9,675.00$
Profit:10% 6,450.00$
Total:80,625.00$ 56,750.00$ 137,375.00$
Power Plant
1 Unit Heaters:Qmark 480v, 3phase, 20kw 8 ea. 1,291.52$ 30 115.00$ 10,332.16$ 27,600.00$ 37,932.16$ 480
2 Install Secondary Equipment 1 lot 4,000.00$ 120 125.00$ 4,000.00$ 15,000.00$ 19,000.00$
3 Install panelboard, breakers, conduit, and branch circuits 1 ea. 15,000.00$ 80 125.00$ 15,000.00$ 10,000.00$ 25,000.00$ 1500
4 Install heater feeder and protection 8 lot 2,500.00$ 30 125.00$ 20,000.00$ 30,000.00$ 50,000.00$
Section Total:49,332.16$ 82,600.00$ 131,932.16$
Overhead:15% 7,399.82$
Profit:10% 4,933.22$
Total:61,665.20$ 82,600.00$ 144,265.20$
Harbor Office
1 Installation of service drop & meter 1 lot 2,500.00$ 60 125.00$ 2,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 10,000.00$ 1500
Section Total:2,500.00$ 7,500.00$ 10,000.00$
Overhead:15% 375.00$
Profit:10% 250.00$
Total:3,125.00$ 7,500.00$ 10,625.00$
Wrangell Municipal Light & Power Utility Upgrades
1 Distribution Feeder Upgrade 1 ls 400,000.00$ 125.00$ 400,000.00$ -$ 400,000.00$
2 Feeder Breaker Neutral CT Monitoring 1 ls 60,500.00$ 125.00$ 60,500.00$ -$ 60,500.00$
3 Generator Control Interface 1 ls 45,000.00$ 125.00$ 45,000.00$ -$ 45,000.00$
4 TBPA Feeder Monitoring 1 ls 30,000.00$ 125.00$ 30,000.00$ -$ 30,000.00$
Section Total:535,500.00$ -$ 535,500.00$
Overhead:0% -$
Profit:0% -$
Total:535,500.00$ -$ 535,500.00$
Misc. Charges
1 Equipment Rental 1 lot 10,000.00$ 115.00$ 10,000.00$ -$ 10,000.00$
2 SCADA/Controls Modifications 1 lot 320 125.00$ -$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 500
3 Camp Days - Mechanical 210 days 200.00$ 125.00$ 42,093.35$ -$ 42,093.35$
4 Camp Days - Electrical/Controls 355 days 200.00$ 125.00$ 71,050.02$ -$ 71,050.02$
5 Travel 1 lot 15,000.00$ 125.00$ 15,000.00$ -$ 15,000.00$
Section Total:138,143.37$ 40,000.00$ 178,143.37$
Overhead:15% 20,721.50$
Profit:10% 13,814.34$
Total:172,679.21$ 40,000.00$ 212,679.21$
Total (Sections):2,045,741.91$ 80860
Shipping Cost per lb 0.35$ 28,301.00$
Prime Overhead:15% 306,861.29$
Prime Profit:10% 204,574.19$
Contingency:30%613,722.57$
Grand Total:3,199,200.96$
boiler_replacement_cost_estimate.xls
Renewable Energy Fund
RFA AEA 09-004 Application Cost Worksheet Page 1
Attachment F - 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. 100% (Hydropower)
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 9 Heating Boilers
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other 5,733,700 BTU/Hour
iii. Generator/boilers/other type N/A
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other 15 Years
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other 85%
b) Annual O&M cost
i. Annual O&M cost for labor $8,750
ii. Annual O&M cost for non-labor $3,750
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Fuel usage (if system is part of the Railbelt grid, leave this section blank
Diesel [gal]
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu] 132,000 gallons (2007)
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
Renewable Energy Fund
RFA AEA 09-004 Application Cost Worksheet Page 2
3. Proposed System Design
a) Installed capacity
b) Annual renewable electricity generation
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
4. Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system $3,260
b) Development cost $53,000
c) Annual O&M cost of new system $7,000
d) Annual fuel cost N/A
5. Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
i. Electricity
ii. Heat 132,000 Gallons (2007)
iii. Transportation
b) Price of displaced fuel $4.56 per Gallon (Price on 10/1/08)
c) Other economic benefits Lower O&M cost for municipal buildings
d) Amount of Alaska public benefits Lower cost to schools and public services (police, fire,
hospital)
6. Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale $.068 purchase $.07 sale
7. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio Save 48% over cost of diesel fuel
Payback 8 Years
Attachment G Alaska Energy Authority - Renewable Energy Fund
BUDGET INFORMATION
BUDGET SUMMARY:
Milestone or Task Federal Funds State Funds
Local Match
Funds (Cash)
Local Match
Funds (In-Kind)Other Funds TOTALS
1 Utilities Study $27,000.00 $27,000.00
2 Conceptual Design $26,000.00 $26,000.00
3 Grant Administration $30,000.00 $30,000.00
4 Construction Management $40,000.00 $40,000.00
5 Engineering Design & Project Mgmt.$240,000.00 $240,000.00
6 Materials and Construction $3,020,000.00 $3,020,000.00
Milestone # or Task #
BUDGET CATAGORIES:1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTALS
Direct Labor and Benefits $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $70,000.00
Travel, Meals, or Per Diem $0.00
Equipment $0.00
Supplies $0.00
Contractual Services $27,000.00 $26,000.00 $53,000.00
Construction Services $240,000.00 $3,020,000.00 $3,260,000.00
Other Direct Costs $0.00
TOTAL DIRECT CHARGES $27,000.00 $26,000.00 $30,000.00 $40,000.00 $240,000.00 $3,020,000.00 $3,383,000.00
RFA AEA09-004 Budget Form