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Alaska Energy Authority Initial Data Gathering Request Admin Order 281 2016 1
Alaska Energy Authority AEA Initial Data Gathering Request Administrative Order 281 File Room Copy 2 of 3 Table of Contents Please refer to Binder 1 of 2 for Sections 1 &2 and Binder 3 of 3 for Sections 4 through 10 3.Authority &Programs a.Overview of Programs XX. Biomass Program Bulk Fuel Upgrades Circuit Rider Program Combined Heat &Power/Heat Recovery Emergency Response Emerging Energy Technology Fund Energy Efficiency &Conservation Program Geothermal Program Hydroelectric Program Ocean &River Program Power Cost Equalization (PCE)Program Power Project Fund Loan Program Regional Energy Planning Renewable Energy Grant Fund Rural Power Systems Upgrade Program (RPSU) Solar Energy Power Plant &Bulk Fuel Operating Training Wind Energy Emerging Energy Technology Fund Status Report 2016 Renewable Energy Fund Rounds t-VII! b.Strategic Plan Services Provided Power Project Loan Fund Services -Community Assistance Program Community Assistance Program Structure and Goals Communities Assisted AEA Training Program Schedule -2014 /2015 d.List of existing customers and annual revenue Cost of delivering service to each core function f.Other Program and Authority Constraints vii. Statement AEA-Active Federal Awards,March 31,2016 Exhibit Al-1 Exhibit Al-2 Exhibit BL-1 Exhibit BL-2 Exhibit BL-3 g.Annual Report,Report to Alaskans -2014 FernerTa bayweeOY out' \ ne"Tree ret wae cn weedfepeeeeSy |813 W Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=/ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Biomass Program Alaska's most important biomass fuels are wood,sawmill wastes,fish byproducts,and municipal waste.AEA's biomass energy program focuses on developing wood-fired systems that displace fuel oil for heating public facilities,demonstrating fish oil biodiesel performance,and recovering energy from municipal solid waste. More than 100,000 cords per year are used for residential space heating statewide.Closure of the major pulp mills in Sitka and Ketchikan in the 1990s brought an end to large-scale wood-fired power generation in Alaska;however,the volatility of fossil-fuel pricing has raised interest in using sawdust and wood wastes as fuel for lumber drying,space heating,and small-scale power production. Demonstration projects like the Sealaska Corporation's large-scale pellet boiler at its Juneau headquarters and Tok School's chip-fired boiler have proven that biomass can significantly reduce the cost of energy in a community and has led to the start-up of other wood-fired boilers Coffman Cove,Craig,Gulkana,Elim,Thorne Bay,Haines,and Tanana. Interest in manufacturing wood pellets continues to rise.Currently,there are both small and large-scaled plants operating in Alaska.The largest facility,Superior Pellets,is located in North Pole and is capable of producing an estimated 30,000 tons of pellets per year. Current Status:Through AEA's biomass program,14 wood heating systems are operational and reducing heating costs in Alaskan communities.The Renewable Energy Grant Fund has funded 53 biomass projects.Currently there are 11 biomass systems in design and construction.Numerous projects are in the development phase with 5 prefeasibility studies just completed through the Alaska Wood Energy Development Task Group.AEA was just awarded a USDA grant to develop a best practices handbook for Alaska schools to implements greenhouses in conjunction with biomass heating systems. Ongoing Partnerships: Through an MOU with 17 State,Federal,and Non-governmental organizations,AEA and the U.S.Forest Service have funded more than 125 pre-feasibility studies since 2005.These low- cost pre-feasibility studies are the catalyst that led to the development of many of the Renewable Energy Grant Fund applications and all of the operational biomass systems.Additional pre- feasibility studies are planned for 2016. Alaska Energy Authority was one of five states to be awarded a State Wood Energy Team federal grant.This award,along with matching State of Alaska funds,will allow for the continuation of pre-feasibility studies and will provide technical support,education,and project development for biomass heating systems.AEA is also part of the Pacific Regional Biomass Energy Partnership,a state and federally supported effort that encourages bioenergy development in Alaska,Hawaii,Idaho,Montana,Oregon and Washington. Reviewed:March 23,2016 AEA'S MISSION Is TO REDUCE THE COST I=SAASIAENERGYAUTHORITY Bulk Fuel Upgrades Most of Alaska's rural communities rely on diesel fuel for some or all of their heating and power generation. Many of rural Alaska's bulk fuel storage facilities were constructed in the 1970's or earlier.Some of these facilities are at the end of their useful life,leak fuel,and do not comply with state and federal codes and regulations.Regulatory agencies,such as the Alaska Division of Fire and Life Safety,the Coast Guard,and the Environmental Protection Agency,may prohibit fuel deliveries to these facilities. The goal of AEA's bulk fuel program is to upgrade non-compliant bulk fuel facilities in communities that meet program criteria.Upgrading bulk fuel facilities reduces the cost of energy by reducing or eliminating fuel loss from leaks and spills.In addition,by providing adequate capacity for current and planned needs,communities may purchase fuel in larger quantities at a lower cost per gallon. The AEA bulk fuel program has completed approximately 78 projects in rural Alaska,and has identified approximately 56 needing upgrades or improvements.The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative has completed approximately 29 bulk fuel project upgrades. Since 2000,funding to replace community bulk fuel facilities has included Alaska legislative appropriations and Denali Commission funds.Due diligence is carried out to ensure that project participants meet Denali Commission and State of Alaska sustainability standards.The projects include a business operating plan,which describes the existing fuel facility organizational structure,the qualifications of responsible people,training opportunities,and estimated operation and maintenance costs. Current Status:Three projects are in construction (Shishmaref,Tatitlek and Edna Bay),four in final design (Kake,Kasaan,Port Alsworth,and Kipnuk),and two in conceptual design (Tuluksak and St.Michael).The Denali Commission has funded an assessment of 56 rural tank farm facilities by AEA.The assessments and draft priority list have been completed. AEA is working with the Denali Commission to plan future bulk fuel upgrades and repairs based on the results of the assessment and anticipated lower funding levels in upcoming years. Kwigillingok Bulk Fuel Facility Revised:March 17",2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=SAASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Circuit Rider Program The Alaska Energy Authority's Circuit Rider program provides eligible utilities with technical assistance to improve the efficiency,safety,and reliability of their power systems and helps reduce the risk and severity of emergency conditions. AEA staff instruct the rural utility operators and managers in the proper operations and maintenance of their generation and distribution infrastructure.Generation includes conventional diesel and alternative sources of hydro and wind.Technical staff can help with diagnosing and troubleshooting through real time remote monitoring,or provide onsite training,technical consultation,assistance and minor repairs.The program does not replace the utility's necessary operations and maintenance budget or provide funding for major repairs or reconstruction of utility systems. AEA sends circuit rider applications to eligible utilities annually.The program manager and Circuit Rider technician review the applications and in coordination with other information and respond accordingly. This program is available for rural Alaskan communities with a population less than 2,000.The utilities must have power plant operators who have knowledge of the local power system,must be able to communicate effectively and must be available during onsite visits.The utility must be able to demonstrate a need for assistance with their operations and maintenance.Power plant operators must maintain written performance logs between visits.To save on travel expenses the utilities are encouraged to have a remotely accessible Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)system. Current Status First Quarter 2016: A Circuit Rider Technician provided real time remote assistance via phone and SCADA to the following communities:Akiachak,Akiak,Angoon,Arctic Village,Atmautluak,Chakyisik, Chefornak,Chignik Bay,Chitina,Circle,Crooked Creek,Diomede,Egegik,Fort Yukon,Galena, Golovin,Hoonah,Igiugig,Koliganek,Koyukuk,Kwethluk,Larsen Bay,Levelock,Manokotak, McGrath,Napaskkiak,Newhalen,Nikolski,Nunam Igua,Pedro Bay,Pelican,Pilot Point,Ruby, Port Heiden,Stony River,Tatitlek,Tazimina,Tuluksak,Unalakleet,White Mountain and Yakutat. A Rural Utility Worker traveled to and provided onsite technical assistance to:Akichak, Chuathbaluk Chitina,Crooked Creek,Kwethluk,Levelock,Napaskiak,Sleetmute and Stony River. Revised:March 22,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE COST OF ENERGY IN ALASKA AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG Ie/AASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Combined Heat and Power/Heat Recovery Combined Heat and Power (CHP)is the concurrent production of electricity or mechanical power and useful thermal energy from a single source of energy.CHP may be regarded as a supply-side energy efficiency measure.Typical applications for heat recovery are environmental space heat for community buildings and augmented electric power generation. In diesel generating systems that are commonly used in rural Alaska,approximately 30 percent of the fuel is transformed into electrical energy and 60 percent of the fuel is transformed into heat energy.This heat energy that is normally wasted into the atmosphere can be recovered from the exhaust stack,jacket water,and charge air.The most efficient use of recovered heat is to use it directly for space heating,domestic hot water,or for tempering municipal water supplies to prevent freezing and facilitate treatment.The heat recovery systems are an extremely attractive investment with paybacks of three to five years in many communities. AEA also provides technical assistance to communities that are interested in innovative heat recovery technology and will assist in technology evaluation. Current Status:There are currently more than 90 communities in rural Alaska that use recovered heat from the diesel generators for space heating needs.More than 60 additional communities have been identified as having potential opportunity to install heat recovery or expand existing systems. During the last 10 years,41 heat recovery systems have been updated or newly installed in rural Alaska.Through the Renewable Energy Grant Fund and Rural Power Systems Upgrade program,five systems have recently started-up,17 systems are in design and construction phases,and approximately 33 communities have completed studies that show a heat recovery system is feasible. Program Progress: A collaboration between the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC),AEA,Alaska Village Electrical Cooperative,and representatives from small,independent electrical cooperatives meet annually to prioritize communities for heat recovery feasibility studies.Up to seven studies are completed annually with funding from ANTHC and AEA.The studies provide all of the required information for a community to apply for design and construction funding for their heat recovery system. This program also investigates innovative technology for recovered heat applications.Currently, Kotzebue is in the construction phase for an innovative recovered diesel heat to electricity technology,and Unalaska's system is operational.This Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)technology has the opportunity to use recovered diesel heat in application where building heat is not feasible. Cordova and Tok have completed the installation of this ORC technology.Initial testing has shown that the economics of these systems are challenging,even for rural Alaska. Reviewed:March 24,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=/AASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Emergency Response The Alaska Energy Authority provides on-call emergency response to a community to reduce imminent threat to life or property during extended power outages. AEA responds to a real or potential emergency situation before disaster or major loss occurs.Emergency response can include the repair of existing infrastructure or the procurement and/or installation of new equipment including engines,generators,and transformers. Funding is by Alaska legislative appropriation for procurement of manpower,materials, and equipment during the emergency. Current Status First Quarter 2016: Emergency response was provided for:Transformer replacements in Kokhanok and Newtok; Diesel engine replacement in Newtok. Revised:March 22,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=AASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Emerging Energy Technology Fund The Emerging Energy Technology Fund (EETF)is administered by the Alaska Energy Authority and created by the Alaska State Legislature in 2010 to promote the expansion of energy sources available to Alaskans. Projects can either:test emerging energy technologies or methods of conserving energy;improve an existing technology;or deploy an existing technology that has not previously been demonstrated in the state.EETF grants must be for demonstration projects of technologies that have a reasonable expectation of becoming commercially viable within five years.Energy technology can include technologies related to renewable sources of energy,conservation of energy,enabling technologies, efficient and effective use of hydrocarbons and integrated systems. Current Status: Eighteen demonstration project have been launched through two competitive rounds of funding, held in 2012 and 2013.They will demonstrate a broad range of technologies including battery and flywheel energy storage,river hydrokinetic devices,new heat pump systems,efficient diesel generation,and novel wind turbines.Projects funded under the program will record performance data throughout the demonstration period for independent review.A third solicitation for applications is expected to be published in 2016. The EETF program uses a two-step review process:four-page abstracts are submitted by applicants in response to a funding announcement and are reviewed by AEA and the EETF Advisory Committee.A selected group of applicants is then invited to submit more detailed proposals from which funding selections are made. Program Progress: A combination of Alaska legislative appropriations and contributions from the Denali Commission led to a total of $8.9 million available for the first EETF round.The 71 abstract proposals submitted in response varied across a wide range of technological fields and scientific disciplines.Roughly half of the applicants were invited to submit full proposals and of these 16 projects were selected for funding.The awards totaled nearly $8.9 million in grant funds and brought a commitment of $3.1 million in matching funds for projects ranging from improved diesel efficiency to energy storage to river hydrokinetics.Work on the projects has begun and the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP)has been contracted to assist with data collection and verification on behalf of AEA.Of the 16 projects,one has been cancelled prior to grant execution. Awards for five projects under Round 2 of the EETF program were announced in March 2014 totaling $2.4 million in grants and leveraging $1.7 million in committed match.Round 2 projects include energy storage and heat pump demonstrations.Of the five Round 2 projects,one has been cancelled prior to grant execution.AEA successfully applied for DOE funding in the amount of $250,000 to support future EETF projects.A draft RFA for Round 3 of the EETF is under AEA internal review. AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 Revised:March 15,2016 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG -MALASKA G@ammm@ ENERGY AUTHORITY Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program AEA's Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C)program is working to achieve the State's 15 percent by 2020 energy efficiency goal through a variety of means.Current initiatives include USDOE's RACEE competition,the Village Energy Efficiency Program,Commercial Building Energy Audit program,industrial audit toolkit,statewide outreach,and technical assistance with regional and community level energy efficiency planning and implementation. AEA's energy efficiency programs have an average simple payback of less than four years on implemented efficiency measures. Current Status: AEA continues to manage the State Energy Program (SEP)federal funds for Alaska,sharing revenue 50/50 with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC). AEA is managing the US Department of Energy's three-phased Remote Alaska Communities Energy Efficiency (RACEE)Competition.64 communities were designated Community Efficiency Champions as a result of energy saving pledges made in Phase One and are now eligible to compete for Technical Assistance (TA)in Phase Two.The objective of Phase Two TA,which will be provided by AEA and contractors/partners,is to develop implementable energy efficiency projects.Up to 20 communities will be awarded TA;selected communities will be announced at the Rural Energy Conference.Phase Two communities can compete for $3.3 million for implementation in Phase Three;applications are due August 31,and DOE intends to announce awards in October at AFN.Communities that do not receive Phase Three funding will continue to receive AEA assistance to make projects finance-ready. EE&C program staff continue to cultivate greater awareness of financing opportunities and efficiency as an investment opportunity.Throughout the fall EE staff traveled throughout the railbelt region delivering a presentation with AHFC staff called "Efficiency Works:Invest Today,Save Tomorrow.”In January AEA hosted an Energy Efficiency Finance Seminar, sparking connections between building owners,project developers and traditional lenders.EE staff are actively working with Nuvista Light &Electric Coop.on a pilot project in Quinhagak to explore the potential of developing and financing a rural multi-building retrofit project. Construction is complete and grants are closed out in four of the current Village Energy Efficiency Program (VEEP)communities:Yakutat,Egegik,Perryville and McGrath. Construction is underway in Koyukuk and Minto.The Bristol Bay School District has been granted an extension.The most recent round of Commercial Building Energy Audit (CBEA) audits was completed in December 2014;81 reimbursements were made. AEA completed audits to 16 non-profit entities serving Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries.Funds were provided through an RSA with the Dept.of Health &Social Services (DHSS).AEA is now assisting DHSS staff with evaluating their criteria for distribution of an additional $850,000 available to implement recommended energy efficiency improvements. Revised:March 24,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program ENERGY AUTHORITY or i (E/NASKA Private commercial buildings The private commercial sector represents nearly three-quarters of all non-residential buildings and a large underserved market for energy efficiency programs in Alaska.The CBEA program will pay for up to 100 percent of the cost of an energy audit for privately owned commercial property. Energy audits not only provide a clear path to energy savings,they also provide energy education and incentivize private investment in efficiency improvements. Community and Technical Assistance EE&C outreach and education staff are working closely with AEA's community assistance staff and with regional planning contractors to provide information and technical assistance to communities and regions interested in efficiency. EE&C staff continue to work with Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program communities,as well as with US DOE Office of Indian Energy,presenting at project development and finance workshops and assisting with related planning and efficiency initiatives. .Data collection and analysis EE&C staff continue to work with the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation,the Department of Community and Regional Affairs,Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and Denali Commission to ensure that data collection across programs and agencies are consistent to allow for future analysis,program evaluation and continuous quality improvement. Follow up with regional and community level stakeholders interested in efficiency led to the creation of a building inventory template for communities.The purpose of the building inventory initiative is to create a more accurate picture of the building make-up (both type and ownership)in remote Alaska places with no property tax system to rely on. AEA has a shared use agreement with AHFC to utilize the Alaska Retrofit Information System database for building energy use data storage,analysis and reporting.Both AEA and AHFC program information is displayed on the energy efficiency map Akenergyefficiencymap.org. AEA has a MOU with the University of Alaska establishing clear lines of authority and control over the Alaska Energy Data Gateway,a robust relational database developed by the Institute of Social and Economic Research and used by AEA primarily for Renewable Energy Grant Fund performance tracking and reporting. Outreach,education and stakeholder engagement Stakeholder engagement is managed through the Alaska Energy Efficiency Partnership.The Partnership has more than 70 member organizations and creates opportunity for collaboration and synergy among statewide stakeholders.On behalf of the Partnership,AEA built and maintains a central hub of energy efficiency information,Akenergyefficiency.org.Outreach and education within EE&C includes a strong public education campaign that uses top-down,media driven marketing and bottom-up,stakeholder-led local initiatives that redistribute the same messages. AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Geothermal Program Geothermal energy can be used for electricity production as well as space or process heating applications.The process of electrical production is very similar to a traditional coal power plant, except the energy is supplied by the Earth's heat instead of the combustion of coal.In both cases,a relatively high temperature and high-pressure fluid is expanded across a turbine to provide power to a generator,producing electricity. For a geothermal resource to be capable of economically-viable power production,a number of attributes must be present:1)a heat source,2)a reservoir with sufficient permeability and porosity, 3)sufficient heat conduction within the formation and 4)high enough fluid flow. The Alaska Energy Authority's geothermal program supports projects for geothermal development for power generation,direct use,and heat pumps and assists in identifying potential resources. Current Status:The geothermal program is currently administering one Renewable Energy Fund (REF)grant:geothermal exploration in Akutan. Program Highlights: Alaska currently has one operational geothermal power plant at Chena Hot Springs.Resources in Hot Springs Bay Valley in Akutan and at Pilgrim Hot Springs north of Nome are being explored for power generation potential. To date,four heat pump projects have been completed with Renewable Energy Grant Fund support: a seawater heat pump at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward,and ground source heat pumps at the Juneau Airport,the Juneau Dimond Park Aquatic Center,and the Seldovia House senior center. Two additional projects are currently underway and a demonstration project using a new type of heat pump that uses CO2 as a working fluid has received an Emerging Energy Technology Fund award. Heat pumps in the Alaska SeaLife Center Reviewed:March 24,2016 AE A'S MI SSION |S |813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=SALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Hydroelectric Program oweveaperty As Alaska's largest source of renewable energy,hydropower supplies over 20 percent oferanssate=;the state's electrical energy in an average water year. There are currently at least 52 operating hydroelectric projects in Alaska.Most are owned by the utilities they serve.Alaska has much untapped hydroelectric potential.The majority of Alaska's hydroelectric energy resources are located mainly in southeast and southcentral,with some resource opportunities in the interior,south west and the Aleutians. Tg ene aR gag ane eS z4faeARRRSieOE AEA's hydroelectric program supports projects through grants for hydropower development for electrical power generation;organizes workshops and training sessions; and coordinates state assistance in developing exploration and study of potential new hydropower sites across the state. AEA also owns the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric project and is pursuing a FERC license amendment for the Battle Creek Diversion,and is pursuing a FERC license for Susitna- Watana Hydro,a project on the Susitna River that would provide half of the Railbelt's current power. Current Status:The Alaska Energy Authority's hydroelectric program is currently administering 23 Renewable Energy Grant Fund (REF)and Legislative grants and assisting with other existing and developing hydroelectric projects. About Hydroelectric: Hydroelectric plant configurations include conventional dam reservoir projects which regulate flows through the drawing down of reservoir levels,and smaller capacity run-of- the-river projects which rely upon the rate and fall of natural streamflow to produce power.Though time consuming to permit and expensive to construct,hydropower is a mature technology with the capability of locking in power rates for 50 to 100 plus years. For a hydropower resource to be capable of economically-viable power production,a number of attributes must be present:(1)flowing water of sufficient quantity,(2) elevation drop in the river or stream (head),(3)proximity to load (power sales)and (4) minimal environmental risks from project development. Revised:March 24,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG Je/NASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Ocean and River Program Ocean energy is divided into in-stream,tidal,and wave energy.In-stream and tidal energy technology consists of many designs,but all convert the kinetic energy of the flowing water into electricity,most using some type of turbine. Turbine designs range from underwater wind turbine-style,to vertical-or horizontal-axis cross- flow turbines.As an emerging technology,wave energy conversion devices exist in a wide array of designs aiming to convert wave energy into electricity.While not as consistent as the tides,the amount of potential wave energy is frequently predictable days in advance. River in-stream energy conversion (RISEC)devices work in a similar manner to tidal devices,but generally on a smaller scale. AEA's ocean and river program works to identify and overcome barriers to the advancement and deployment of hydrokinetic devices in Alaska. Current status: Three river hydrokinetic demonstration projects awarded funding under AEA's Emerging Energy Technology Fund program have conducted field demonstrations of different devices in the summer of 2014,and two extended into the summer of 2015. AEA has also partnered with the False Pass Tidal Project and Yakutat Wave Project to support resource assessments and with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power to develop debris mitigation technology for river hydrokinetic devices. Program Highlights: Three device manufactures conducted device demonstrations of RISEC devices in the summer of 2014:Ocean Renewable Power Company,Oceana Energy Company,and Boschma Research,Inc. With support from grants from AEA's Emerging Energy Technology Fund,the three different hydrokinetic devices were tested in the Kvichak and Tanana Rivers.The projects monitored power production and fish interaction with the devices.Operational testing at the Kvichak site in Igiugig was completed fall of 2015. With assistance from a Renewable Energy Fund grant,the University of Alaska Anchorage has completed a statewide hydrokinetic assessment which includes river power data collected from thirty sites around the state.The University of Alaska Fairbanks continues development of a surface debris diversion device,which has been successfully used for RISEC device testing at the Tanana River test site at Nenana. Revised:March 24,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG 813 W Northern Lights Blvd I=ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Power Cost Equalization (PCE)Program The Power Cost Equalization provides economic assistance to communities and residents of rural electric utilities where the cost of electricity can be three to five times higher than for customers in more urban areas of the state. The program was created to equalize power costs per kilowatt-hour statewide at a cost close to or equal to the mean of the cost per kilowatt-hour (kWh)in Anchorage,Fairbanks,and Juneau.PCE is a core element underlying the financial viability of centralized power generation in rural communities. lL Current Status:The estimated FY2015 costs for PCE are $41.4 million.For FY2015 the base rate was $0.1482.For FY2016 the base rate is $0.1582.FY2014 costs for PCE were $39.9 million.For FY2014,the base rate was $0.1406.The PCE Endowment Fund's market value of total invested assets was $969.4 million as of 6/30/15. Alaska Statutes 42.45.100-170,the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)determines if a utility is eligible to participate in the program and calculates the amount of PCE per kWh payable to the utility.The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)determines eligibility of community facilities and residential customers and authorizes reimbursement to the electric utility for the PCE credits extended to customers. Program Progress: AEA adopted and amended regulations to define a community building as one that operates for the benefit of the general public and to address the state or federal funding of community facilities.This regulation clarifies that the receipt of state or federal government payments is not considered state or federal payment of operating costs if the local community receives the benefits of the power cost equalization payment rather than the state or federal government. Funding: The PCE Program is funded by earnings of the PCE Endowment Fund.AS 42.45.085 provides that seven percent of the PCE Endowment Fund's three-year monthly average market value may be appropriated to the PCE Program. Reviewed:March 18,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Power Project Fund Loan Program The Power Project Fund (PPF)loan program provides loans to local utilities,local governments or independent power producers for the development,expansion or upgrade of electric power facilities,including distribution,transmission,efficiency and conservation, bulk fuel storage and waste energy. The loan term is related to the productive life of the project,but cannot exceed 50 years. Interest rates vary between tax-exempt rates at the high end and zero on the low end.The tax- exempt rate is equal to the average weekly yield of municipal bonds for the 12 months preceding the date of the loan commitment.As of March 14,2016 this rate is 4.10 percent. The interest rate can be adjusted downward in certain circumstances to improve financial feasibility.Loan requests of more than $5 million require legislative approval. Current Status: e Pilot Point:Funds were distributed to Pilot Point to pay for repair and replacement of three diesel gensets.The $250,000 loan was converted to a five-year term note with an interest rate of 4.79%. e Arctic Village:AEA's Loan Committee finalized approval of a $100,000 loan to Arctic Village to pay for diesel powerhouse engine replacement.Loan terms are eight years with an interest rate of 4.81%.Loan funds were distributed to vendor and to the Tribal Council to pay for the improvements. e King Cove:On November 6,the Loan Committee approved a loan of up to $1.975 million to the City of King Cove to complete their financing package for the Waterfall Creek hydroelectric project.The loan is for 40 years with an interest rate of 4.34%.AEA is working with the City to finalize closing documents. e Haida Energy:AEA and Haida Energy signed a $20M loan to build the Hiilangaay (formerly Reynolds Creek)hydroelectric project on Prince of Wales Island. e Newtok:AEA's Loan Committee approved a loan of up to $232,000 to Newtok to install a new engine in the powerhouse and make improvements to their distribution system.Loan terms will be 15 years with a 4.37%interest rate. e Pelican:The Loan Committee approved a $61,000 loan to provide a 20%match to a federal grant to stabilize the lower penstock of the hydroelectric facility located in Pelican.The community is waiting to find out if they are awarded the federal grant. e AEA staff continue to work with Platinum to determine project application scope related to their PPF application to purchase new bulk fuel tanks. (over) Revised:March 24,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 8135 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG Power Project Fund Loan -I=ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Program Progress: As of February 29,2016,the outstanding balance of AEA's Power Project loans was approximately $6 million.There were no pending Power Project Loan applications. onAeA ES As of February 29,2016: Cash balance $43,616,471 Outstanding undisbursed commitments $22,367,360 Outstanding operating budget commitment (FY 16)$553,488 Operating budget commitment (FY17)$995,500 Legislatively restricted fund capitalization $10,000,000 Uncommitted Cash Balance $9,700,123 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Regional Energy Planning The Alaska Energy Authority has contracted with Alaska Regional Development Organizations (ARDORs)and other regional entities to provide regional energy planning to identify energy priorities and a regionally-driven blueprint for sustainability. The regional energy plans are a way for Alaskans to formulate a concrete implementable,and fundable energy plan.The plans address electric,heating,and transportation energy needs.Each region is crafting a specific and actionable plan to ensure an affordable,reliable,efficient and sustainable energy future.Additional information and draft plans are available online at AkEnergyAuthority.org. Current Status: Regional energy plan working drafts have been completed for the Aleut,Bering Straits, Bristol Bay,Copper Valley,Prince William Sound,Interior,Northwest Arctic,and Kodiak regions.All regions have also completed stakeholder outreach.Remaining work will focus on ensuring the plans are consistent and on developing effective implementation strategies. Energy planning boundaries are generally similar to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA)boundaries.The Railbelt Integrated Resource Plan (RIRP),completed in 2010, includes six regulated electric utilities serving customers from Homer to Fairbanks.The Southeast Integrated Resource Plan (SEIRP),completed in 2012,includes Southeast communities from Yakutat to Metlakatla. AEA is contracting with regional organizations and using a three-phase planning process with the following phases: Phase |Resource Assessment Stakeholder identification, I data gathering,preparation of working draft Phase |Stakeholder Outreach Outreach to communities I and stakeholders using the working drafts,and incorporation of feedback into the revised draft Phase |Implementation and Technical and economic Prince William Sound, HI Project Analysis analysis of final priority Northwest Arctic, projects and the finalization |Aleut,Bristol Bay, of the regional plan Bering Straits,Yukon- Koyukuk/Upper Tanana,Copper Valley, and Kodiak 813 W Northern Lights Blvd Reviewed:March 21,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE COST. Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Renewable Energy Grant Fund The Alaska Renewable Energy Grant Fund (REF)provides benefits to Alaskans by assisting communities across the state to reduce and stabilize the cost of energy.The program is designed to produce cost-effective renewable energy for heat and power to benefit Alaskans statewide.The program also creates jobs,uses local energy resources,and keeps money in local economies. The Alaska Legislature created the Renewable Energy Grant Fund (REF)and recommendation program in 2008,with the intent to appropriate $50 million annually for five years.In 2012 the Legislature extended the program for an additional ten years. Funding for the program has varied over the years with funding levels for the past three years of $25M,$22.8M and $11.5M (including re-appropriations,details on page 2).The Legislature authorized Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)to manage the REF project application process, project evaluations,recommendations,completion of grant agreements,disbursement of funds to grantees,and 10 years of energy data collection.Requests for applications are typically issued in July each year with applications due in September. Current Status: AEA continues to work with the grantees awarded funding for REF.Additionally,AEA has reviewed the 52 application that were received in response to the Request for Applications for Round IX and has presented a list of recommended project to the legislature for funding consideration. AEA and Kodiak Electric Staff with members of the Renewable Energy Fund Advisory Committee, standing by the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project.(May 2014) Revised:March 25,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG Renewable Energy Grant Fund Page 2 J=/NASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Rounds I -VIII Grant and Funding Summary (as of March 1,2016) SE Pear |ope |cee ($M) pone i val yr yar ar Applications 115 118 123 108 97 85 86 67 799Received Applications 80 30 25 74 19 23 26 10 287Funded Grants Currently in 12 6 8 30 15 19 26 10 126Place Amount Requested!4(SM)$453.8 |$293.4]$2235]$1231 |$1329]$12267 $930]$438]$1,486.1 AEA Recommended $100.0 $36.8 $65.8 $36.6 $43.2 $56.8 $59.1 $20.6 $418.9 ($M) Appropriated ($M)$1000}$250]$250]$266]$259]$250]$2201 $9.54 $259 Match Budgeted $311|$45]$124]s 933]$s 91]$78]$107]$3]$1533 Footnotes: 1.Total grant amount requested 2.$26.6 Million was appropriated for Round IV,and an additional $10.0 million was appropriated from rounds I,I and II for use in Round IV. 3.$20.0 Million was appropriated for Round VII,and an additional $2.8 million was reappropriated from previous rounds for use in Round VII. 4.$9.5 million was reappropriated from Mt.Spurr Geothermal Project (FSSLA 2011 Ch5,pg137)for round VIII and $2 million reappropriated from previous rounds for use in round VIII. 5.Represents only amounts recorded in the grant document and does not capture all funding need to complete all phase of the project. 813 W Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage,AK 99503 (907)771-3000 AEA'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE COST OF ENERGY IN ALASKA AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG VMALASKA @@mmm@ ENERGY AUTHORITY Rural Power Systems Upgrade Program (RPSU) The Alaska Energy Authority's Rural Power Systems Upgrade (RPSU)program provides reliable power systems for rural Alaska. Electricity provides for lighting,communications,heat and power necessary to operate infrastructure that supports safe and healthy living conditions.In rural communities throughout Alaska,electricity is generated by a small local "system”(generation and distribution)using diesel fuel at a cost that is three to five times higher than that in urban parts of the state. Of 200 rural Alaska communities,approximately half are served by cooperatives or another form of utility that performs under a well-established organization.Others are served by very small entities,many which experience technical and administrative problems due to lack of economies of scale and/or lack of specialized skills in the community. Upgrades may include efficiency improvements,powerhouse upgrades or replacements,line assessments,lines to new customers,demand-side improvements,heat recovery and repairs to generation and distribution systems.It is not uncommon to see a 30 to 40 percent increase in fuel savings after a project is completed.Funding includes Alaska legislative appropriations,Denali Commission and other matching funds. Current Status First Quarter 2016: The following projects are currently under construction:Upgrade of Nunam Iqua's distribution system;Fit out of the Perryville powerhouse module by contractors;Fabrication of the Kipnuk powerhouse module structure by a contractor. Community celebration for the successful completion of the Tuntutuliak distribution Revised:March 22,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS |813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=SAASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Solar Energy Alaska's high latitude presents the challenge of having minimal solar energy during long winter months when the energy demand is greatest.However,solar energy plays an important role in small,off-grid power generation and low-power applications,such as remote communication sites. 3gpengentaILeSy Solar technology is rapidly changing with the advent of less expensive panels,higher efficiencyvn©a! \panels,more sophisticated inverters,and micro-inverters. AEA provides solar energy information,references,resources,and technical assistance,and shares information about solar project issues like microgrid phase imbalance. Current Status:AEA has awarded three Renewable Energy Fund grants for solar energy projects.The first was to Golden Valley Electric Association for a 1,300 square-foot solar thermal water heating project at the Denali Education Center near Denali National Park.The second was to Alaska Village Electric Cooperative for a 9.6 kilowatt (kW)solar photovoltaic project in Kaltag.The third is to Alaska Power and Telephone for a 24 kW solar photovoltaic project in Eagle.The first two have been operating as projected for several years,and the Eagle project was commissioned in June of 2015. AEA sponsored and helped to organize a Solar Energy Workshop,led by the Alaska Center for Energy and Power.It was held in Anchorage on April 30,2015. AEA has formed an Alaska Solar Working Group to share information and track the performance of solar projects in Alaska.The group will meet at the April 2016 Rural Energy conference in Fairbanks. Kaltag Solar Photovoltaic Project Revised:March 14,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=SAASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Power Plant and Bulk Fuel Operator Training Proper maintenance of energy infrastructure is an essential component of delivering safe and reliable power to a community.The Alaska Energy Authority provides training opportunities for local residents to learn how to operate and maintain their energy infrastructure and to assist utilities to keep their facilities code-compliant and managed sustainably. AEA contracts with Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)in Seward to deliver bulk fuel and power plant operator training courses. Current Status: In FY 2016,the training program is coordinating two Power Plant Operator courses,two Advanced Power Plant Operator courses,two Bulk Fuel Operator courses and one Hydro Operator Training course. For the 2015/2016 academic year the Power Plant Operator course has been split into two four- week blocks in an effort to accommodate the schedules of our participants.Participants have the option to attend Power Plant Operator 1 for four weeks and receive a certificate of attendance or stay for the entire eight weeks to receive their certificate of completion,and also have the option of completing Power Plant Operator 1 in fall 2015 and returning for Power Plant Operator 2 in spring 2016. So far in FY 2016,seven participants have completed the Bulk Fuel Operator course,nineteen have completed the both halves of the Power Plant Operator course,and two have completed the Advanced Power Plant Operator course.Eight students are enrolled in the second Advanced Power Plant Operator course,which began on March 18,2016. Power Plant Operator Training is the entry-level eight-week course for power plant operators providing the necessary skills to operate and maintain a power plant.The program includes engine maintenance,troubleshooting and theory,electrical systems and generators,introduction to electrical distribution systems,diesel electric set operation,control panels,paralleling generator sets,load management,fuel management,waste heat recovery,plan management and how to integrate both wind and hydro systems.In FY2015,16 were trained and certified in power plant operations. The Advanced Power Plant Operator course provides students the necessary knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair power plant failures.This is a three-week course and participants must be certified in the Power Plant Operator Course prior to being accepted into the advance course.In FY2015,15 were trained in advanced power plant operations. Bulk Fuel Operator Training provides students the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate and maintain a bulk fuel storage facility while complying with state and federal laws.The program includes bulk fuel storage facility construction,facility operations,tank farm inspection criteria,facility maintenance,inventory control,tank farm safety,spill detection and response planning.This is a two-week course.In FY2015,19 were trained in bulk fuel operations. Reviewed:March 21,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG Power plant training mee I=ALASKAENERGYAUTHORITY Hydroelectric Project Training trains local operators to ensure that hydro facilities can be sustained and operated a maximum efficiency over the long-term.The program includes hydro plant overview,hydrology and fuel systems,operations,safety,maintenance of the facility, reservoir and electric distribution system and record keeping.Participants need to be certified in the Power Plant Operator class before being accepted into this three-week course. AEA also provides training for utility clerks about the Power Cost Equalization (PCE)program, Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)reporting,bulk fuel loan application process and general accounting practices on an as-available basis. Training schedules and additional information is available online at AkEnergyAuthority.org Participants in the Power Plant Operator Training AEA'S MISSION IS |813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF EN ERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG I=SAASKA@ammm@ENERGYAUTHORITY Wind Energy Alaska has abundant wind resources available for energy development.Volatile-priced fossil fuel generation and improvements in wind power technology make this clean,renewable energy resource attractive to many communities. Alaska is a leader in designing,planning,constructing and operating integrated wind energy systems in small microgrid systems.AEA works to:identify economic wind resources for potential development,support research and development efforts for rural and Arctic wind applications,establish best practices and educate consumers,to the benefit of utilities and ratepayers to offset electrical and heating needs. Current Status: AEA currently manages 47 active wind projects funded by the Renewable Energy Grant Fund (REF)and closed out 34 projects funded by both the REF and Denali Commission. The State's REF has invested approximately $91.5M in wind projects which is approximately 35 percent of the total REF funding. The wind program is engaging communities through our Anemometer Loan Program (Copper River Region,Craig,Goodnews Bay,Haines,Hughes,Hydaburg,Ketchikan, Kotlik,Sitka,Tanana,Wrangell)to generate wind resource maps,select potential wind measuring sites,collect meteorological data and coach communities on how to approach and manage a wind energy project.The wind program also remains active in community and industry outreach through attendance,coordination and presentation in technical workshops, wind working group meetings,energy fairs and conferences. A LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)based wind measuring unit is currently undergoing cold weather demonstration and evaluation in Delta.This system could be used in place of or in conjunction with meteorological towers for the measurement of a wind regime at heights up to 200 meters above ground,studying wind characteristics across the entire rotor swept area of today's largest wind turbines. Program Highlights: The AEA wind program re-instituted the Anemometer Loan Program in 2013 with funding from the U.S.Department of Energy.The program loans 10-meter and 34-meter meteorological towers,anemometers,vanes and data loggers to communities to collect wind data in locations where viable wind regimes are expected.This gives participating communities reliable wind resource data when applying for Renewable Energy Fund grants. Construction of two 100-kilowatt wind turbines in Buckland completed commissioning while one 100 kw wind turbine in Deering was installed during the fall of 2015. The LiDAR unit testing will run through spring 2016 at the Delta Wind Farm with a final report to be compiled.Following a successful evaluation,the unit will be made available to the ACEP, wind project developers and existing wind farms in the state.(over) Reviewed:March 22,2016 AEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF ENERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG Wind program =I=AASKAENERGYAUTHORITY AEA received a prototype wind data logger from Halus Power Systems in early July.After bench testing in the office,the unit was set up on a test tower at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer for a week of field testing.With testing complete,Alaska wind resource studies will be able to use a robust data logger that is easier to install,collects higher-resolution data,exports results to a convenient data format and costs one-fourth the amount of our current standard equipment.The unit collects wind speed from three separate anemometers,direction from one vane and temperature from an integrated sensor.aitoeateatenAEA'S MISSION IS 813 W Northern Lights Blvd TO REDUCE THE COST Anchorage,AK 99503 OF EN ERGY IN ALASKA (907)771-3000 AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG /=Game ENERGY AUTHORITY Emerging Energy Technology Fund Status Report,February 2016 The Emerging Energy Technology Fund (EETF)was created in 2010 to promote the expansion of energy solutions available to Alaskans.EETF grants are for demonstration projects of technologies that have a reasonable expectation of becoming commercially viable within five years.Projects can: e test emerging energy technologies or methods of conserving energy; e improve an existing technology;or e deploy an existing technology that has not previously been demonstrated in the state. This report describes the program and provides a status update of each of the 19 projects funded. Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Project EETF Program Description Air Source Heat Pump Potential in Alaska Application of Composite Flywheels Arctic Field Testing the Eocycle 25/12 Wind Turbine Arctic Thermal Shutters &Doors Biomass Reforestation for Boreal Forests BRI Cyclo-Turbine Hydrokinetic Demonstration Cold Climate Heat Pump Demonstration Enhanced Condensation for Organic Rankine Cycle High Capacity Airborne Wind Turbine High Efficiency Diesel Electric Generator Set Multi-Stage Energy Storage System Oceana In-Stream Hydrokinetic Demonstration RivGen Power System Hydrokinetic Demonstration Safe and Efficient Exhaust Thimble Small Community Self-Regulating Grid St Paul Flywheel Demonstration Trans-Critical CO2 Heat Pump System Wind-Diesel Battery Hybrid for Kwigillingok Ultra-Efficient Generators and Diesel-Electric Propulsion Project Lead Cold Climate Housing Research Center Hatch Northwest Arctic Borough Arctic Sun,LLC Alaska Division of Forestry Boschma Research,Inc. Cold Climate Housing Research Center UAF -Inst.of Northern Engineering Altaeros Energies,Inc. Marsh Creek Chugach Electric Association Oceana Energy Company Ocean Renewable Power Company UAF -Inst.of Northern Engineering Intelligent Energy Systems TDX Power Alaska SeaLife Center Genesis Machining &Fabrication Intelligent Energy Systems Program Description Eligible technologies include those that promote,enhance,or expand the diversity of available energy supply sources or means of transmission,increase energy efficiency,or reduce negative energy-related environmental effects.This includes technologies related to renewable sources of energy,conservation of energy,enabling technologies,efficient and effective use of hydrocarbons,and integrated systems. Project funding made available for awards and data collection has come from $6.8 million of state funds,$4.8 from Denali Commission and a quarter million from US Department of Energy for a total of approximately $11.8 million.An additional $4.7 Million was dedicated by the award recipients and project partners in the first two solicitations and more match is expected in the third solicitation. Data collection is a central component of all EETF awards.Under an agreement with the University of Alaska,performance data generated by projects are independently verified and analyzed by the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (or another independent third party,as needed).As projects conclude, summary reports and non-sensitive data are made available to the public. Page |2 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Program Highlights e Nineteen demonstration projects awarded grants over two funding rounds from an applicant pool of nearly 100 e Funded projects include energy storage,wind-diesel integration,and space heating technologies,all key areas of focus in Alaska e Field deployments of 3 river hydrokinetic devices each successfully generating electricity e Diesels off operation of two remote wind-diesel power grids using battery and flywheel energy storage systems e Continued development of in-state technologies,including building efficiency,power electronics,and diesel generation efficiency e Use of technology testbeds made available by the University of Alaska for power systems integration and hydrokinetic testing e Eight projects are completed,or very near completion,and now looking at securing patents and commercialization options Program Successes e New Exhaust Thimbles have been tested and yielded excellent results.The grantee is now beginning the patent process with plans to commercialize. e The EETF program has led to multiple successes with in-situ hydrokinetic devices that have advanced the technology of this developing field significantly.These successes are moving towards Commercialization e Biomass Reforestation is paving the way to rapid replanting and regrowth of forest areas for more sustainable wood energy systems in Alaska. Program Process Project selection for the EETF program uses a two-stage application process and a volunteer advisory committee appointed by the governor.In the first stage,project abstracts submitted in response to a funding solicitation are reviewed by the advisory committee and the Alaska Energy Authority.Select applicants are then invited to submit full applications and give in-person presentations to the committee. Applications are scored and ranked on a range of criteria including the quality of the innovation,the method of validation,and the public benefit and market potential for the proposed technology.Priority is given to projects demonstrating potential for widespread deployment,partnerships with post- secondary institutions,Alaska entities,projects committing in-kind or matching funds,and alignment with any focus identified in the solicitation. In 2012,15 projects were awarded over $8 million in grants in Round 1 of the EETF.The state funds available for awards was nearly doubled by a matching contribution by the Denali Commission,a federal Page |3 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 agency.A wide range of technologies were selected for funding,including energy storage,building efficiency,biomass,wind generation,and river hydrokinetics. In 2014,Round 2 of the EETF focused on energy storage and heating efficiency and 5 projects were awarded $2 million from the State of Alaska. In 2016,Round 3 of the EETF will focus on microgrid and microgrid enabling technologies.It is anticipated that $750,000 in returned funds from Rounds 1 and 2 will constitute the majority of funding available,though an additional $250,000 was granted to AEA from the Department of Energy to be distributed through the EETF. Emerging Energy Technology Fund Advisory Committee Nationa!Renewable Energy Laboratory seat currently unfilled Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Matthew Narus,Project Manager -AIDEA Forest Service Robert Deering -Renewable Energy Coordinator Denali Commission John MacKinnon,Executive Director -Associated General Contractors of Alaska Electric Utility Eric Eriksen,V.P Transmission &Distribution -Alaska Power Association Fossil Fuel Energy Sector David Hart -Sr.Manager,Operations and Production,Caelus Energy Alaska,LLC Renewable Energy Sector Brent Petrie,President -Petrie and Associates Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Additional information is available at AEA's website,www.akenergyauthority.org. Page |4 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Arctic Field Testing of the Eocycle EO-25/12 Wind Turbine Project Lead:Northwest Arctic Borough Location:Kotzebue The Northwest Arctic Borough is demonstrating the cold weather capabilities of a 25 kW wind turbine at the Kotzebue wind farm.The turbine is mounted on a tilt-up monopole tower that uses a winch to raise and lower the unit during installation and for maintenance,eliminating the need for a crane. Project Status The turbine and tilt-up tower arrived at Kotzebue on the last barge of 2013 and the project team was able to take advantage of an existing unused tower foundation to the mount the turbine. Commissioining began in late 2013 and continued for the next year with extensive troubleshooting as numerous problems were encountered including:overheating in the nacelle,a problem with the brake assembly shutting down the turbine,converter failure and data/communication issues.The turbine was Operational in November 2014,however;in September 2015 the connection between the rotor and the generator ruptured;replacement parts have since been delivered and repairs are underway. st A a Assembling the tower Installing turbine blades What's Next Performance data collection is ongoing.A fully instrumented meteorological tower will be installed within five rotor-lengths of the tower to collect baseline wind data as the turbine generates electricity. cacmmeese Vate a Tower tilted down Raising the tower Photos from Northwest Arctic Borough and Kotzebue Electric Association. Page |5 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Ultra-Efficient Generators &Diesel Electric Propulsion Project Lead:Genesis Machining &Fabrication Location:Kodiak Genesis Machining and Fabrication is demonstrating two core technologies,the Power Dense Motor and Universal Modular Inverter Controller,for use in both stationary power generation and propulsion applications.The technologies are being concurrently developed and demonstrated in stages using prototypes of increasing in size and capacity that will be used to power electric vehicles and gensets of varying sizes.Ultimately,the team hopes to demonstrate that its approach to variable speed generation and diesel-electric propulsion offers efficiency gains over traditional technologies. Project Status The team demonstrated the prototype inverter in an electric vehicle testbed by logging over 1,000 Kodiak road miles in the first year.A 15kW load matching genset was designed to deliver power via the inverter and built as a proof of concept.With that accomplished,work shifted to the design and installation of the prototype inverter in a Diesel-Electric bus testbed.A 275HP engine and a SOHP motor have been acquired to serve as a power dense generator head and a propulsion motor respectively. New heat sinks and circuit boards are near completion;the team is preparing to begin testing the new inverter prototype. on ablMonitoringperformance in the EV testbed What's Next Due to a loss of lab and testing space,the project has been put on hold.A final report is being prepared to detail the accomplishments and lessons learned from this project.The project team has also filed for several patents and reached out to potential investors in anticipation of commercialization. i q Naneer geet 'so te ce,t .ee Zz)NY | ..: Printed circuit board design for the inverter Heat sink modelling Photos from Genesis Machining and Fabrication. Page |6 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Arctic Thermal Shutters &Doors Project Lead:Arctic Sun,LLC Location:Fairbanks Arctic Sun,LLC is demonstrating energy efficiency improvements of homes in colder climates using arctic doors,arctic shutters and blown-in insulation shutters.Maintaining climate control in arctic high- efficiency housing has been challenging because of high condensation on doors and windows.The technological improvements proposed by Arctic Sun include improving R-values in the arctic doors; creating exterior arctic shutters that are controlled by an electric drive and use air-tight weather stripping;and shutters for retrofitted fixed-pane windows that can be automatically filled and emptied with insulating beads. Project Status The project team has completed design,component selection,and prototype construction ofthe arctic door and two shutter types.A fully instrumented dedicated testing structure was designed and constructed for comprehensive performance monitoring;baseline data was collected in advance of installation of the arctic shutters.For the blown-in shutter cavity,solid extruded polystyrene (EPS) beads were selected as the fill material,and subjected to ultra-violet resistance testing over the course of the summer.After undergoing design revisions,all components have now been field installed and performance data is being gathered for the second consecutive winter. wna Arctic door design Testing box under construction What's Next The project will continue to gather data through the end of the 2015-2016 heating season and hope for cooler temperatures to provide a contrast to the abnormally high temperatures experienced to date. ris ,. .=ae . ot 84 ': a ¥.)one ioe.bay ae -ae ad ne amam,anit PE ens ee Testing the blown-in shutter a melearcticshutter Photos from Arctic Sun,LLC. Page |7 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Cold Climate Heat Pump Demonstration Project Lead:Cold Climate Housing Research Center Location:Fairbanks The Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC)is demonstrating the potential for ground source heat pumps (GSHPs)as an efficient and economic heat source in colder climates.This project will install a GSHP at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center's research and testing facility in Fairbanks in a narrow band of thawed ground.Several different surface treatments will be modeled and tested to maximize surface heat capture during summer months and to prevent winter heat loss. Project Status The horizontal!loop field was installed and buried along with a network of thermcouples at varying depths.The heat pump unit was then installed and fully comissioned.Different surface treatments have been installed above selected areas of the ground loop including several gravel types and grass;a fence has been installed around the area to minimize snow compaction and maximize wintertime insulation.During the first year,the heat pump operated with an average Coefficient of Performance of 3.6.The system is now gathering its third and final heating season of performance data. -ae System layout What's Next With installation complete,the remainder of the project will consist of data collection of the system's performance,monitoring the loop field for thermal degradation,and comparison of the effect of the different surface treatments on the thermal health of the loop field.Data collection for the EETF project will continue through the 2015-2016 heating season,followed by a final analysis.Temperature(°F)&wrCoefficientofPerformance(COP)Do en ee ee Be ee oe .ne Sn : 11/14/2013 2014 322/34 4/13/2014 9/3/2018 sey3/2018 mame INCOMING ground temperature =<Temperature supplied to building ome COP First year performance data Photos and plot from Cold Climate Housing Research Center. Page |8 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Safe and Efficient Exhaust Thimble Project Lead:UAF -Institute of Northern Engineering Location:Fairbanks The Institute of Northern Engineering is demonstrating a new design of ventilated exhaust thimbles for wood stoves,oil-fired furnaces,diesel generators and other high-temperature exhaust-generating sources.Stove thimbles prevent wood framing from igniting from the hot exhaust flues pass through the building envelope.In this project,the traditional thimble will be replaced with one that relies on thermal siphoning for passive cooling.The new design building eliminates heat loss that accompanies traditional thimbles by maintaining integrity of the building's envelop. Project Status The project team has completed final design and computational fluid dynamics modeling of the exhaust thimble,modified a conex container for testing,and constructed prototypes of varying sizes.Testing has been completed for each prototype size under a range of temperature conditions.The final results of the tests and models have been compiled,and commercialization cost estimates have been obtained from local manufacturers. | Modelled airflow at thimble base (left)and temperature distribution at vent outlet (right)Instrumented prototype What's Next After compiling the final report,an independent report assessing performance data has been completed by ACEP.A request to change the language of the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)mandates is being formulated to include this new prototype thimble.Once the ACEP assessment and the NFPA changes are made,the patent and commercialization processes can begin. +acetal. Thimble in operation Infrared image images from UAF.Photo credit Stephen Gemmel. Page |9 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Wind-Diesel Battery Hybrid for Kwigillingok Project Lead:Intelligent Energy Systems Location:Kwigillingok intelligent Energy Systems is demonstrating the use of high-performance lithium ion batteries,similar to those found in some electric vehicles,to provide short-term energy storage in Kwigillingok's wind- diesel electrical system. Project Status A lithium ion battery manufactured for use in electric cars was selected and delivered by barge to Kwigillingok in the fall of 2013.An abnormally warm winter delayed freeze-up and transportation to the installation site.Commissioning,started in 2014,continues as unrelated issues with the wind turbines,diesel generators,and distribution system have presented challenges and delays.The battery system was operational for two weeks before a genarator failure precluded sufficient wind contribution;during the two weeks,however,the grid was able to transition to wind-battery mode 8 times for a total of 42 hours of diesels off operation. Battery and enclosure awaiting freeze up Transport to the installation site What's Next Improvements to the powerhouse are critical prior to project continuation,especially now that the community's new school is operational.Data is being recorded and analyzed,and with the Initial Report in December 2014 the results show that the system is working.Ongoing data collection and analysis by ACEP will confirm these results. ate tee i TO ae tage:. Start of commissioning Installation Photos from Intelligent Energy Systems. Page |10 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 St.Paul Flywheel Demonstration Project Lead:TDX Power Location:St.Paul A flywheel energy storage system manufactured by Beacon Power will be integrated into an isolated wind-diesel microgrid and operated to facilitate extended diesels-off electricity generation.A successful demonstration could pave the way towards higher wind penetration rates and increase the value of the power contributed by renewables into hybrid systems. Project Status After factory acceptance testing,the flywheel was barged to St.Paul,installed,and commissioned in late 2014.The system has been operating and collecting data since December 2014 and ample winter winds have enabled significant periods of diesels off operation.Frequency regulation is being provided by a load regulating boiler and voltage regulation is provide by a synchorous condenser (both installed and operational prior to the project).A redesign of the Beacon Power inverter was planned that would allow the flywheel to form the grid and allow more stable diesels off operation.For business reasons, Beacon Power is exiting the flywheel market and will not be completing the grid forming inverter design.A main bearing failure also occurred.TDX is evaluating options and the project may be rescoped to accommodate these changes. Power Control Module -Cooling System r | ' / S :Found Cover bt . eee ms fa]'-Flywhee!Foundation 4 .a1 4 Desiccant o -j Tank 8 .-:----Flywheel AssembtySFamR| +Tf BoltedtoFoundationRSTEJG.ceithets pop eae ;pene,ae i -.i : .Flywheel containment (blue),dust control systemFlywheelcutaway(Beacon Power)(green),and power contro!module (gray) What's Next Over a year of data has been collected and is being assessed while the direction of the project is re- evaluated Page |11 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Air Source Heat Pump Potential in Alaska Project Lead:Cold Climate Housing Research Center Location:Juneau,Wrangell,Dillingham The performance of a new generation of air-source heat pumps will be demonstrated in an effort to provide energy efficient space heating for Alaska's cold climates and better define the potential geographic range for economic operation of the technology.Cold Climate Housing Research Center instrumented three air source heat pump installations in order to determine performance over the 2014-2015 heating season. Project Status The project team has design and installed comprehensive instrumentation packages on the three heat pump systems and has been monitoring performance.Nearly thirty additional systems are being monitored for electrical consumption as a part of the proejct.A final report has been drafted. '7ManeekNE:te Rot Heat pump installation in Wrangell Heat pump installation in Juneau What's Next With data collection complete,the final results are being analyzed and a final report has been prepared and is under review.The initial assessment of the data shows definite promise and incentives to install the systems are being tentatively explored. Juneau Heat Pump COP and Outside Air Temp OngsyOutsideAirTemp(°F)Ia11/8/2014 «11/18/2014 11/28/2014 12/8/2014 =-:12/18/2014 12/28/2014 1/7/2015 mm HPICOP mee HPICOP =Outside Temp Initial performance results Photos from Cold Climate Housing Research Center and ACEP. Page |12 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Biomass Reforestation of Boreal Forests Project Lead:Alaska Division of Forestry Location:Palmer,Delta The Alaska Division of Forestry is demonstrating a low cost planting technique intended for forest regeneration after a biomass harvest that uses un-rooted poplar tree stem-cuttings.Although less energy-dense than other biomass fuel stocks,poplars have much faster growth rates.The technique involves the wintertime collection of branch cuttings that are stored and then planted as stems after snowmelt.Stooling beds will also be planted to facilitate future stem harvests of species that are found to thrive over the course of the project. Project Status The project team harvested cuttings during the winter of 2013 which then underwent a pre-soak treatment in advance of planting in the late spring at sites in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and near Delta.Unfortunately,abnormally hot and dry conditions during the summer of 2013 resulted in a very high mortality rate of the planted cuttings.However,cuttings at the wettest site fared significantly better,and the project team noted higher survival rates among hybrid species.A replanting of4 poplar varieties in 2014 resulted in significantly higher survival rates,especially among certain hybrid species. In May 2015,additional varieties were planted to evaluate their viability in Alaska as an easily renewable source of biomass fuel. Pre-soaking cuttings in preparation for planting What's Next Survival will be evaluated after the 2014-2015 winter and all plantations will be evaluated for growth at the end of the 2015 growing seasons.Results are being compiled into a final project report. Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Photos from AK Division of Forestry. BRI Cyclo-Turbine Hydrokinetic Demonstration Project Lead:Boschma Research,Inc.Location:Igiugig Boschma Research,Inc.(BRI)demonstrated a 5 kW River In-Stream Energy Conversion (RISEC}device in the Kvichak River at Igiugig.The cycloidal turbine is housed within an open-ended venturi enclosure with a fish/debris guard at the entrance.Intended to be mounted on the river bottom in shallow water,the device's frame uses buoyancy chambers for river transport which are filled with water to submerge the device to its final position. Project Status The project is now complete.The turbine was constructed in 2013 and deployed in the Kvichak River in the summer of 2014.The project team experience numerous difficulties manuvering in the device in the swift moving water;once positioned,moored,and sunk in place,the anchor slipped causing damage to the housing and communications cables.Ultimately,however,the device was able to operate,generate approximately 4.5-5kW of power which was fed directly into the Igiugig grid for 36 continuous hours towards the end of the permitted period. L}. wi It?:*org L ie ih _ hares 0 I FeGEca2 Ww B ee NS rs a 'eo oy ' eyAS<p hathAssembledventuriboxandballasts Turbine assembly sketch What's Next The project team has submitted a final project report summarizing the work performed and lessons learned.An independent report assessing performance data will be completed by ACEP.With testing and analysis complete,BRI is exploring commercialization options on an international level. eee Fe!Te TERE A eae.max aae ba EOMaDewheSiiggePa,ae, Assembly onnthe shores of Iliamna Lake Device on anchor prior to being submerged Photos from Boschma Research,Inc. Page |14 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Application of Composite Flywheels Project Lead:Hatch Location:Fairbanks Hatch demonstrated a lightweight high-power flywheel which could be used to provide grid stability in wind-diesel systems. Project Status The project team collected one month of high resolution baseline data from Nome's wind-diesel system which was used in modelling and controller programming.The flywheel was installed in a simulated grid at the Alaska Center for Energy and Power's Power System Integration lab in Fairbanks for a series of trials that characterized the response of the flywheel system and its capability of supporting the grid using the lab's grid-forming inverter. What's Next The tests are complete and the project team has compiled a final project report that is currently under review.An independent report assessing performance has been completed by ACEP. Flywheel response testing Installed flywheel,contro!cabinet,and cooling systemere Page |15 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 RivGen Power System Hydrokinetic Demonstration Project Lead:ORPC Alaska,LLC Location:Nikiski,Igiugig ORPC proposes to demonstrate the RivGen hydrokinetic device,a river bottom-mounted River In- Stream Energy Conversion (RISEC)device.The device is mounted on a redesigned pontoon support structure,which consists of a mounting frame resting on buoyancy chambers that can be filled and emptied of air for controlled submerging during deployment and floatation during retrieval. Project Status ORPC refursbished and dry-tested its first generation device prototype and completed modeling and redesign of the support structure in 2013.After testing of the support structure in Cook Inlet in 2014, the device was shipped by barge to I!giugig for summer deployment.The device was successfully submerged and operated,generating up to 13 kW.An issue with the inverter prevented synching with the Igiuig power grid,however,the project team had identified additional funding for a follow up deployment in 2015.After the completion of the 2015 deployment,the project team prepared a final report. baw Doren «tall sl eb et ei oo wtteell,Rendering of the RivGen device What's Next After the 2015 deployment,the RivGen team conceived several design improvements which would increase energy production.ORPC is now exploring tentative commercialization options and is still finding ways to improve the system for future use. UNDERWATER HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE AND ste Sates ra a _aa *pies Underwater operation Warning sign Photos from ORPC. Page |16 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Oceana In-Stream Hydrokinetic Demonstration Project Lead:Oceana Energy Company Location:Nenana The Oceana Energy Company is demonstrating a barge-mounted River !n-Stream Energy Conversion (RISEC)device in the Tanana River.Originally intended for tidal power applications,the demonstration will verify performance under harsh the conditions typical of Alaska rivers.The turbine uses an open ring design,with blades located on both the inside and outside of the structural ring. Project Status The project team completed a redesign of the first generation protoype (built and tested prior to this project),constructed a unit for testing,and performed tow testing to establish a performance baseline in the Carderock David Taylor Model Basin in Maryland prior to shipping the unit to Alaska.Next,the unit was deployed from a testing barge at the Alaska Hydrokinetic Energy Research Center river testbed in the Tanana River at Nenana.The unit was operated over the course of 2 weeks,dissipating power to an onboard load bank. ™ ON cen oe . to.y 2 .ah |an or rr AEiMeNteeeLeechantnoncnetTowtesting) Lowering into the Tanana River What's Next With a second season of testing complete,the project team is using the data gathered from both field seasons to create an electrical characterization of the device;this will allow a more accurate model for future development. Left to right:testing barge,debris diverter,mooring buoy Page |17 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Trans-Critical CO2 Heat Pumps Project Lead:Alaska SeaLife Center Location:Seward A trans-critical CO2 heat pump system using seawater as a heat source will provide space heating at the Alaska SeaLife Center and demonstrate the potential for higher output temperatures than is available from heat pumps using traditional refrigerants. Project Status The project team has surveyed available CO2 heat pumps units and completed initial design of the system.Procurement of long lead items is complete.The system will provide space heating for the building and additional sidewalk snowmelt heating,working in conjunction with the building's existing heating system,which use seawater source heat pumps with a traditional refrigerant.The Heat Pump is installed and operating,as-built mechanical drawings have been finished mmnen=went p PF I PF CG cadee,TE Ca te «, " What's Next The system is operating and collecting performance data over the course the 2015-2016 heating season.A training session that will be attended by AEA and ACEP,is scheduled with the manufacturer to ensure the system is operated properly throughout its life time. Photo from the Alaska SeaLife Center. Page |18 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 High Efficiency Diesel Electric Generator Set Project Lead:Marsh Creek,LLC Location:Anchorage Marsh Creek is demonstrating the use of a permanent magnet "soft clutch”coupling in a diesel genset to facilitate engine operation at speeds of both 1200 and 1800 rpm.Operating at a lower rotational speed when power demand is low could significantly increase fuel efficiency. Project Status The project team has modelled performance,designed the system architecture,and constructed a prototype.Basline efficiency testing was conducted at 1200 and 1800 rpm,but excessive mechincal vibration prevented complete testing of the transition between the speeds.The team has since designed a solution to the vibration issues. Coupling system design What's Next Another round of testing was planned for fall 2015.Now completed,a joint review of the results will be performed by Marsh Creek and ACEP. Enhanced Condensation for Organic Rankine Cycle Project Lead:UAF -Institute of Northern Engineering Location:Fairbanks The Institute of Northern Engineering seeks to demonstrate a technology that could improve the efficiency of Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)systems by increasing the heat transfer rate of the condenser.A hydrophobic coating will be patterned onto the condenser to create a heterogeneous surface,reducing film formation on the condensing surface. Project Status The project team has completed design and construction of a testing apparatus that will be used to measure the efficacy of the hydrophobic coating that will be applied to give the condenser a heterogeneous surface.Instrumentation calibration and preliminary baseline testing of the apparatus revealed an issue with leaking.The leaks were identified and repaired and performance data collection is underway. What's Next When instrumentation has been calibrated and baseline data collection completed,the effect of different hydrophobic coatings on heat transfer coefficient will be demonstrated,along with the physical geometry and orientation of the condensers. Page |19 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 Condensi Surface CondensingChamber WaterCrreutationBath EN *"| \__.cooling |Chamber 4 iheberess 6 Wo bax caneiine Lae eA plete eeEvaporatorieee"4 os 'ate ty Design of the test apparatus Preliminary baseline testing Photos from the Institute of Northern Engineering. Small Community Self-Regulating Grid Project Lead:Intelligent Energy Systems Location:Tuntutuliak Intelligent Energy Systems (IES)is demonstrating a method of electrical grid stabilization using an advanced control system with ceramic electrical heating units.A distributed network of Steffes heaters in the community will be equipped with modified controllers that respond individually to grid frequency,providing grid stability during times of high wind penetration rates. Project Status A modified controller has been independently lab tested.Thirty heaters in the community have subsequently been retrofitted with the controllers;after initia]tests the controller logic was revisited and improvements identified.Programming revisions to the controller have been disseminated to each individual unit in the field in advance of additional testing and commissioning in the spring of 2015. What's Next With data collection complete,the initial results yielded very valuable information.The data is going through a final analysis and a final report will be composed and reviewed by ACEP as well as AEA. High Capacity Airborne Wind Turbine Project Lead:Altaeros Energies,Inc.Location:Fairbanks Altaeros Energies,Inc.proposes to demonstrate a 30 kilowatt (kW)wind turbine suspended 1,000 feet above ground in a helium-filled shell.The project seeks to take advantage of higher and more consistent wind speeds and to demonstrate an improved capacity factor relative to tower-mounted wind turbines.By tethering to a portable trailer,a substantial decrease in installed capital costs is expected.Altaeros plans to commercialize both 30 and 100 kW models. Project Status Altaeros has identified candidate sites throughout Alaska,visited a selection of sites,and selected the Eva Creek wind farm as the deployment site.In Maine,construction and testing of a half-scale prototype has progressed and the project team has raised additional capital to complete full-scale construction.A permit is still being outlined with the FAA's Obstruction Evaluation Group;9 out of the 10 evaluation groups have submitted their feedback reports. Page |20 Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund Project Status Updates February 2016 What's Next Permitting from FAA is the critical next step for the project.The agency has been drafting policy regarding airborne wind energy system deployment,and extended testing of any system awaits clarification from FAA regarding the permitting process. Multi-Stage Energy Storage System Project Lead:Chugach Electric Association Location:Anchorage Chugach Electric Association will use a pilot-scale energy storage system to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of a staged flywheel/battery response to grid instabilities.A full scale system could assist in integrating additional wind power into Alaska's primary electrical grid in coordination with existing conventional hydroelectric and fossil fuel resources. Project Status A schedule and scope of work were negotiatied and the grant was executed.Quotes received through an RFP caused a delay in the project and an amended RFP was published.Beacon Flywheel was chosen as the flywheel manufacturer and has decided to exit the flywheel industry for business reasons.Other alternatives are being explored. What's Next Alternatives to the chosen flywheel are being explored and an RFI may be issued to inform another RFP> Page |21 Appendix Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report Rounds I-VIII January 29,2016 JAASG@ummm®ENERGY AUTHORITY Alaska Energy Data Gateway,developed by the Institute of Social and Economic Research,University of Alaska Anchorage,is supported by the U.S.Department of Energy (DOE),Office of Science,Basic Energy Sciences (BES),under EPSCoR Award #DE-SC0004903 (database and web application development),and by Alaska Energy Authority (Renewable Energy Fund data management and report- ing).Database and web hosting is provided by Arctic Region Supercomputing Center,University of Alaska Fairbanks. Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Contents Statewide 8 OCEAN/RIVER .002 oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee 8 Statewide Hydrokinetic 2...1.1 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 8 Aleutians 9 GEOTHERMAL ..1.2.oc ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 9 Akutan Geothermal Development Project...1...0.ke ee ee ee 9 HEAT RECOVERY ..1.6 0 6 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 11 Atka Hydro Dispatched Excess Electrical Power 2...0 0 0 ee ee ee ee 11 Cold Bay Heat Recovery 2.0 0.ok ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 Saint Paul Fuel Economy Upgrade 2...1...eeeeee 13 Unalaska Heat Recovery 2...0 0 we ee ee ee ee ee ee te he a ee ee te 14 HYDRO 2 ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee 15 Akutan Hydroelectric System Repair and Upgrade 2.2...0.ee ee ee 15 Chuniixsax Creek Hydroelectric .2...ee 16 Loud Creek Hydro 20.17 Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Project ©...0 ee ee 18 OTHER 20 ee 20 Adak Diesel Hybrid 2.2...2 es 20 Aleutians East Borough 2...2.eeeeeeeeee 21 WIND 26 ee 22 Cold Bay Wind Energy Project 2.0.0 22 False Pass Wind Energy Project 2...0 0 23 Nelson Lagoon Wind Energy Project...2.2 oc ee ee 24 Nikolski Wind Integration 2.2 00 0 0 ee ew ee ee ee ee 25 Saint George Wind Farm 6 ww weee 26 St.Paul Wind Diesel Project 2...2 ene 27 WIND TO HEAT ww we 28 Sand Point Wind 20.0.28 Bering Straits 29 GEOTHERMAL 2...0.29 Pilgrim Hot Springs 2...29 HEAT RECOVERY «11.ee 31 Brevig Mission Water System Heat Recovery ..1...2.oe ee ee 31 Savoonga Heat Recovery -Power Plant to Water Plant .2...0 ee 32 Shishmaref Heat Recovery Project 2...1.ce 33 Stebbins Heat Recovery Project .0...1 ee 34 TRANSMISSION 2.00.ee ee ee te ee ee ee 35 Nome Banner Peak Wind Farm Transmission ..2...1.0 1 ee ee ee et ee 35 WIND 2.22.1 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee he ee he ee ee ee 36 Banner Peak Wind Farm Expansion...2...0 2 ee ee ee ee ee ew wt te ee ee ee ee 36 Elim Wind 2...1.2 ee ee ee ee ee te eh et ee ee ee ee 37 Koyuk Wind 20.ee ee ee ee ee eee ee 38 Shaktoolik Wind Construction .2 0.2 6 6 oe ee ee ee ee ee ee 39 Stebbins Wind 2.0.1 1 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee he 41 Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Gambell Water System Heat 2 2...1 00 ee ee ee ee te te te 42 Teller Wind Analysis 2 61 6 0 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 43 WIND TO HEAT .1...eeee 44 Unalakleet Wind Farm 2...1.eeee 44 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 2 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Bristol Bay 45 BIOMASS 26 es 45 Lake and Peninsula Borough Wood Boilers .2...0.0 cc ee ee ee ee 45 HEAT RECOVERY .006.ee ee ne 46 New Stuyahok Heat Recovery ..0...0 eeeeeees 46 Togiak Waste Heat Recovery Project...1...0 0c ee ee ee ee ee es 47 HYDRO 2.1eeeee 48ChignikLagoonHydroelectric2...0.2 1.eeeeeees 48 Indian Creek Hydro.2 2 2.eeeeeeeeee 50 Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project Design and Permitting ..2...0.0 oe we ee te ee et ee te et ee 31 Nushagak Area Hydropower Project 2.6 6.6 6 oe ee ee ee ee 52 Port Alsworth Hydroelectric .2.06 2 0 0 oe he ee ee ee tt ee ee tt te eee 54 Tazimina Hydroelectric Project Capacity Increase 2...1 1 ee ee ee ee ee te ee ee ee ee 55 OCEAN/RIVER 20062 ee eh ee ee et he te ee eee 57 Kvichak River RISEC 20.0 0 ee ee he ee ee et ee ee ee 57 WIND 21 ee ee ee ee te es 58 Chignik Lake Area Wind-Hydro ww eeeeeeeeee 58 Egegik Wind Feasibility Study 2.1 1 ee ee ee ee ee ee 59 Igiugig Wind Turbine Design 2.0...2.ee ee eee 60 Kokhanok Wind-Diesel...0.2.oe ee ee ee ee te et ee eee we ee ete ee 61 Lake Pen Borough Wind Feasibility Study 2...2...oe et ee ee ee eee 62 Levelock Wind Reconnaissance Study 2.0...0.ee eeeeeee 63 New Koliganek Wind Heat Recovery Project...2...ee ee ee ee ee 64 New Stuyahok Wind 2 2...eete 65 Nushagak Community Wind Power Project...0...0.2 oe ee te te ee ee es 66 Pilot Point Wind Power &Heat .2...0 0 2 2 ee ee ee ee ee es 67 Port Heiden Wind Turbine Project...2 0 1.1 ee ee te he eee ee tt ee es 68 Copper River/Chugach 69 BIOMASS 20 neeeeees 69ChistochinaCentralWoodHeating«2.2.2...2.2 ee ee ee ee ee 69 Cordova Community Biomass .6...eee 70 Cordova Wood Processing Plant...1.6...ceeeee 71GulkanaCentralWoodHeating©...2.1.2.oeceeeeeeeeeee 72 Kenny Lake School Wood Fired Boiler».2...Deeee 73 Mentasta Woody Biomass Community Facility Space Heating Project...2...1 ee ee et 74 HEAT RECOVERY «00...es 75 Cordova Heat Recovery 2...20 ce ee ee ee ee ee we 75 Tatitlek Heat Recovery Project 2.0...0 oe ee ee ee et ee ee ee te ee he ee 716 HYDRO ow eeeeeeee 77 Allison Lake Hydro 2.2.oe ee ee ee ee te ee et ee eee 77 Carlson Creek Hydroelectric 2...1 oe ee ee ee ee ee et et ee hte et ee tt as 79 Chenega Bay Hydro...1.ee ee ee ee eee ee te ee ee te he 80 Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project 2.06 0 0 6 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee et ee te ee 81 Humpback Creek Hydroelectric Project Rehabilitation .2...0.0 1 oe ee ee te et ee ee 83 WIND 20 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ew es 85 Tatitlek Wind/Hydro 2...5 6 2 ee ee ee he ee ee ee ee he he ee ee ee ee te te 85 Kodiak 86 HYDRO 2.0.ee ee ee ee ee ee ek wh ee 86 Old Harbor Hydroelectric 2.6 0.0 eeeeeeeeeheeeees 86 Terror Lake Unit 3 Hydroelectric Project...1.6 oeeeteeeee 87 WIND 206 we Eeeeeeeeee 89 Pillar Mountain Wind Project 2...2 6 1 eeee 89 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 3 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim 91 HEAT RECOVERY 2.001.ee 91 Atmautluak Washeteria Heat Recovery Project 2...ee 91 Emmonak Heat Recovery System 2...6.92 Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant &Community Store for Marshall 2............00+00000.93 Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant and Washeteria of Kwinhagak ...............05020-2-885 94 Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant/Washeteria Building for Tuntutuliak ...............-.-285.95 Nunam Iqua Heat Recovery Project...1.1.0 1 ee ee ee te et ee ee et ee ee ts 96 Russian Mission Heat Recovery System 6 ww 6 wk ee ee ee ee 97 Sleetmute Heat Recovery -Power Plant to Water Plant .2.0.1 0 ee ee te ee ee 98 St.Mary's Heat Recovery System 2...6 6c 99 HYDRO 6 weeeeeeeeeheeeeeeee 100 Kisaralik/Chikuminuk Hydro 2...0 1 1 1 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 100 Scammon Bay Hydro Design &Engineering ..2...1.ee ee ee ee 101 SOLAR PV ww ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 103 Lime Village Photovoltaic System Retrofit 2...1 1.oe ee et ee ee ee ee ee 103 WIND 6 ee 104 Akiachak Wind 2...ee 104 Atmautluak Wind Renewable Energy ..0...eee 105 Bethel Renewable Energy Project ..2...0 oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 106 Bethel Wind Farm Construction 2.2...eee 107 Chefornak Wind 2 0...108 Eek Wind Feasibility 2...2 ee 109 Emmonak/Alakanuk Wind 2...1.ee 110 Hooper Bay Wind Farm 2...1 0.Ht Kwethluk Wind 2.2 1 0.ee ee ee ee 112 Marshall Wind 2...2 6 2 2 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee oe ws 113 Mekoryuk Wind Farm...2 2.eees 114 Mountain Village Wind_City and Tribe ..2...eeee 115 Napaskiak Wind Power and Heat Recovery Project...1...ee 116 Quinhagak Wind Farm .ow ww 117 Scammon Bay Wind .2...118 St.Mary's/Pitka's Point Wind 2...119 Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Chevak Water System Heat ..2....2.eeeeeeee 120 Toksook Wind Farm .6...121 WIND TO HEAT ow ww 122 Kongiganak High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid .2.2.122 Kwigillingok High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid 2...6 0 ee ee es 123 Tuntutuliak High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid 2....2 ee ee es 124 North Slope 125 HEAT RECOVERY .ww 2 6 eeeeee 125 Point Lay Heat Recovery 2...0 oe 125 Wainwright Heat Recovery 2...1.126 TRANSMISSION .ow.6 6 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 127 Atqasuk Transmission Line...1 2.6 6 0 ee ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee 127 WIND 21 eeee 128 Kaktovik Wind Diesel 2...2 0 0.5 oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 128 Point Hope Wind Diesel Generation Project 2.0.0.eeeeteteeeeeeee 129 Point Lay Wind Generation...0 0.60 ceeeeeeeee 130 Wainwright Wind Turbine...1 0 0 131 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 4 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Northwest Arctic 132 BIOFUELS 211 ee ee eee 132 Kotzebue Paper and Wood Waste to Energy Project 2....eeeee 132BIOMASS26eeeeeeeeee133UpperKobukRiverBiomass52.1 2.eeeees 133 HEAT RECOVERY 20.060 ee ne ee ee ees 135 Ambler Heat Recovery 2.6 2 2 6 0 ee ee te ee ee es 135 Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant for Noorvik .2...0...ee ee ee ee ee 136 Kotzebue Electric Heat Recovery ..2...0.1 te ee he ee ee ee ee 137 HYDRO 2.1 ee ne ee eee ee ee ee eee ee 138 Cosmos Hills Hydroelectric 2...0.ee ee te ee ee eee ee ee ees 138 SOLAR PV 260 oe ee ee ee ee en te ee ee ee ee ee ee tee ee 139 Ambler SolarPV 20.2.2 ee ee ee te te ee ee ee eh ee eh ee ee es 139 WIND 6 ee ee ne ee ek ee ee ee ee es 140 Buckland,Deering,Noorvik Wind Farm....2.1 1.2c ee ee ee ee ee ee ee et ek eh eee 140 Kivalina Wind-Intertie 20.0 1 ee ee ee ee et te et es 14} Kotzebue High Penetration Wind-Battery-Diesel Hybrid .2...1...0.ce ee ee ew te ee ee ew ee 142SelawikHybridWindDieselSystemTurbineUpgrade..2...0.eeteeeeeeee 143 Railbelt 144 BIOMASS 2.ene 144Biomass-fired Organic Rankine Cycle System 2...0.0 2 eeeeeees 144 Delta Junction Wood Chip Heating ..2...1 1 1 ec we ee ee ee te ee ee ee ke 145 Port Graham Biomass Waste Heat Demo Project ..2...ee ee ee ee 146 Susitna Valley High School Wood Heat 2...0.eeeeeeeeeeee 147 GEOTHERMAL .1...0.ee ee en ee ee ee ee ee 148 Mount Spurr Geothermal Project 2...0 0k eeeeeeteeweeee 148HEATPUMPS..10.2 oeeeeeeeee 150 Alaska Sealife Center Ph Il Seawater Heat Pump Project...0...ce ee te ee ee ee ee 150 Seldovia House Ground Source Heat Pump Project...2...0 0 ee ee eee 151HEATRECOVERY2.0.eees 152 North Pole Heat Recovery .2...ee 152 Organic Rankine Cycle Field Testing ©...0.eeeee 153HYDRO21eeeee154 AVTEC Hydro Training Facility 2...1.ee ee ee 154 Battle Creek Diversion Project 2.0...0 ee ee ee 156 California Creek Hydroelectric 2...ee eee eee 157CrescentLk/Crk Low-Impact Hydro ow...weeetees 158EskaCreekHydroelectricProject2...0.6 ee eeteteeeeeteteee 159 Falls Creek Low-Impact Hydro 2.0.1 1 2 1 ee ee ee ee es 160 Fourth of July Creek Hydroelectric Project 2...2.1 1 0 ee ee ee he ee te 161 Grant Lake Hydroelectric Facility 2...0...oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ees 162 Hunter Creek Hydroelectric Project 2.0 0 6 oe ew ee ee ee te ket tt ee 164 Jack River Hydroelectric 2.1 2 2 ee te ee we ee ee ee ee ee te ee ee 165 Ptarmigan Lk/Crk Low-Impact Hydro.7 2 1 2 1 1 ee et ee te ee te ee ee ee ee 166 South Fork Hydroelectric Construction 2.0...0.ee ee ee ee et te ees 167 Stetson Creek Diversion/Cooper Lake Dam Facilities Project 2...0.0 0 ec te ew tt ee ee tes 168 Whittier Creek Hydroelectric 2 00 6 ee ee et ee ee te 170 LANDFILL GAS.ww we ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee es 172 Anchorage Landfill Gas Electricity ©.0.0.eeeeeeeeeeee 172 OCEAN/RIVER «606 5 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee we ee 173 Cook Inlet TidGen Project 2...ee 173 Nenana Hydrokinetic 2...ee 174 SOLAR THERMAL ..1...1.eeeee 176 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 5 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII McKinley Village Solar Thermal...2.1 0 eeeee TRANSMISSION 200.eee CEA Transmission Line to Renewable Energy Resources 2...0.cee ee ee WIND GVEA Eva Creek Wind Turbine Purchase...2.10 2 ce ec we ee we te tt ek te ke ee et te Nikiski Wind Farm.ww ww cteheeeeeeeeheeekeheeweeheeeeeetee Southeast BIOMASS 2.0.1 ce ee ee ee ee ee ee te ee Craig Biomass Fuel Dryer Project...6.0 0 we ee ee ee ee ee Haines (Chilkoot)Central Wood Heating System Construction .2...0.1 ee ee ee ee ee ee ee we ee Haines Central Wood Heating Feasibility Study (Community Buildings).............2.2+e ae Kake Biomass .2.6.1 ee eeeeeeee Ketchikan Gateway Borough Biomass Heating Project...0...6 oe ee et ee ee eee ee ee es Thorne Bay School Wood Fired Boiler Project 2.0 0...ee ee Yakutat Biomass 2.1 6 Japonski Island Boathouse HeatPump ...2...2.2 ee Juneau Airport Ground Source Heat Pump 2...ee ee ee Juneau Aquatic Ctr.Ground Source Heat Pump 2...1 2 ee Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility Study for Wastewater Treatment Plant ....2....eee ee ee ee ee es Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility for Centennial Hall &Library 2...0...0 eeeeeees HEAT RECOVERY ..1 1 eeeeeeee Hoonah Heat Recovery Project 2...ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Wrangell Hydro Based Electric Boilers 2...0eeeees HYDRO 2 ww ee Blue Lake Hydroelectric Expansion Project...0... Burro Creek Hydro 6 1. Connelly Lake Hydroelectric Project 2...1.ee ee ElfinCove Hydro 2.1.eeeeeeeeee Excursion Inlet Hydro Project 2...0 ee Falls Creek Hydroelectric Construction .6... Gartina Falls Hydroelectric Project 2.0.ee Gunnuk Creek Hydroelectric Feasibility Study 2...1...1 weeeeeeeeeee Hiilangaay (Reynolds Creek)Hydroelectric Project 2...0 ee ee ee ee Indian River Hydroelectric Project 2.0.oe Neck Lake Hydro 2.11.wc ee te ee ee ee eo ee eee Oe ee Pelican Hydroelectric Upgrade Project ©...0 oo ee ee ee ee Ruth Lake Hydro www eees Schubee Lake Hydroelectric Project 26.6.6 oe ee ee ee hee ee ee ee ee ee Takatz Lake Hydroelectric 2...1 2 ee ee ee ee Thayer Lake Hydropower Project 2...0.0 et ee ee ee ee ee ee ee te Triangle Lake Hydroelectric Project...6 0.0 ee Whitman Lake Hydro 2...1 eeeeet OTHER .ww 1.ee ee ee ee ee ee Wrangell Electric Vehicle Feasibility Study 2.2 2 0 2 cee we te ee ee ee ee ee ee eee TRANSMISSION .21...ee eeeeeetee Kake-Petersburg Intertie 2.6 0 ee Metlakatla-Ketchikan Intertie 2....es North Prince of Wales Island Intertie Project 2.6...ee January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 6 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Snettisham Transmission Line Avalanche Mitigation ..2...0.ee ne 232 Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana 234 BIOMASS 1.0...eee eee 234 Biomass Heat for Minto Community Buildings...2...0.1 2 ee ee ee tt ee 234 Chalkyitsik Biomass Central Heating 2...2.1 1 0 eeeeeeeeee 235 City-Tribe Biomass Energy Conservation .2...2 6 2 ees ee ee ew te te he ee te ee ee he 236 Fort Yukon Central Wood Heating 2.2...1.1 2 oe ew ee ee ee tt te ee ee ee ee te te 237 Huslia Water System &Clinic Wood Boiler Project 2...0.1 1 0 ee ee ee te te et es 239 Interior Regional Housing Wood Energy .6...ee ee ee 240 Kaltag Biomass Hydronic Heating «2 6.0.weeeeeeeeeeeeete 241 Louden Tribal Council Renewable Energy «2...0 1 eeee 242 McGrath Biomass .ww.6 oo ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 244 Tanacross Woody Biomass Community Facility Space Heating Project ..1...1.ee ee ee 246 Tok Wood Heating .2...1 1 ee ee ee ee ee ee me et 247 Upper Tanana Biomass CHP Project .2...1 we eee ee ee ee ee te te he ee ee ee ee ee ee 248 Venetie District Heating «0.6.ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee me ee 250 Wood Heating in Interior Alaska Communities 2...2.ee ee 251 GEOTHERMAL .1.1.ee 253 Manley Hot Springs Geothermal Plant ..2...2 0 ee ee ee ee ee et ee ee 253 HEAT RECOVERY «1...ee 254 McGrath Heat Recovery .6...0 ee eee 254 HYDRO 21.eee 255 Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric Construction 2.2...2.ee ee ee 255 OCEAN/RIVER .21...ee 256 Ruby Hydrokinetic .2 6...ee 256 SOLAR PV ww eeeeeeCeeeee 257 Eagle Solar Array Project 2...2.eeeeeeeee 257 Kaltag Solar Construction 2...eee 258 WIND 20 ee 259 Chisana Mountain Wind Feasibility Project 2.6...eeee 259 Tok Wind Resource 60.0 260 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 7 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Statewide Hydrokinetic Grantees University of Alaska Anchorage (Local Government) Technology Type OCEAN/RIVER Region Statewide AEDG Project Code 10088 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 88 Statewide Hydrokinetic 2195442 407054 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/14 Active Feasibility Study Grant 2195442:Statewide Hydrokinetic Feasibility Study Project Scope:The project will conduct a resource assessment of hydrokinetic energy potential for 29 sites in rural Alaska by col- lecting and analyzing velocity and bathymetric data.The University will work with various entities with well-established working relationships in rural Alaska to assist with local logistics.Following site selection,student research assistants will be trained in hydrographic surveying and velocity measurement prior to conducting survey work on the selected river sites to obtain bathymetric and current distribution data.Data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS)gauging stations will also be used to estimate long-term hydrologic conditions at the selected rural sites.The long-term velocity/depth distribution data obtained will be used to determine the hydrokinetic energy available for power generation. Project Status:In the summers of 2009 and 2010,the project,led by the University of Alaska Anchorage,performed field assessments of approximately 25 remote villages along Alaskas rivers.In the summer of 2011,field work was conducted at 4 sites on the Yukon River:Rampart,Stevens Village,Beaver,and Tanana.The field work involved collecting data on water velocity, elevation,and bathymetry/topography.The data collected has been processed and analyzed to determine the potential hydrokinetic power at each of villages during the open-water period and the potential sedimentation changes due to the effects of the turbines.A final overall project report has been complete along with individual site reports for each surveyed location. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $563,101.47 $563,101.47 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $563,101.47 $563,101.47 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $563,101.47 $563,101.47 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 8 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Akutan Geothermal Development Project Grantees Technology Type GEOTHERMAL Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10147 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 3 4 City of Akutan (Utility-Government) Grant #AEA Project # 246 Hot Springs Bay Valley 2195475 406010 Geothermal Reconnaissance 470 Akutan Geothermal 7030023 406010 Development Project 621 Akutan Geothermal 7040050 406010 Development Project 2 Grant 2195475;Hot Springs Bay Valley Geothermal Reconnaissance Phase Feasibility Feasibility Final Design Start Date End Date 7/1/09 TANO TAN 12/31/11 6/30/11 6/30/16 Status Closed Closed Active Project Scope:The City of Akutan will perform geothermal exploration at the Hot Springs Bay Valley geothermal resource to determine suitable exploratory well locations and drill exploratory wells The information will then be analyzed to determine the economic feasibility of developing the geothermal resource and to create a business plan to ensure the success of the development. Project Status:The project was completed successfully and the grant has been closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,595,000.00 $2,595,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,595,000.00 $2,595,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,595,000.00 $2,595,000.00 Grant 7030023:Akutan Geothermal Development Project Project Scope:The City of Akutan will continue the geothermal exploration project begun under the Round I]Renewable Energy Fund grant.The Round III grant will run concurrently with the Round II grant and supplement the Round II grant for the costs associated with exploratory drilling.The focus of the work accomplished in the summer of 2010 will be the completion of two temperature gradient (TG)wells in Hot Springs Bay Valley.The TG wells will provide data for the project team to be able to better characterize the resource both in temperature and extent. Project Status:The project was conducted successfully providing information about the temperature gradient.Well TG4 indicated temperatures of approximately 325 degrees (F)at approximately 1300 feet deep.The grant has been closed and the project will continue under a Round 4 grant for final design and permitting,which will include well site targeting,confirmation well drilling, and flow testing. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $173,792.00 $173,792.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $173,792.00 $173,792.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $173,792.00 $173,792.00 Grant 7040050:Akutan Geothermal Development Project 2 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 9 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Project Scope:The City of Akutan will use this Renewable Energy Fund (REF)grant as a continuation of the Hot Springs Bay Valley Geothermal Reconnaissance Project,previously funded under Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)REF Grant agreements #2195475 and #7030023.The surface exploration and analysis,a preliminary technical feasibility assessment and an economic assessment were completed in 2009 -2010.Exploratory drilling of two test wells was completed in August 2010. This grant is to complete Phase III,final design and permitting.To accomplish this phase,the grantce will create a final system design and cost estimates for access and support infrastructure,sites for production and reinjection wells,pads,pipelines,power plant and transmission lines. Environmental assessment and permitting will be accomplished for the subsequent construction phase of the project.A Coastal Project Questionnaire (QPT)and Certification Statement will be prepared.The required studies,assessments,and compliance documentation will be processed and provided to the appropriate resource agencies. Development agreements between the City of Akutan and the Akutan Corporation and Aleut Corporation for rights of way, access,site control,land use,project participation,and royalty/leasing agreements will be negotiated and finalized. A Power Sales Agreement and potentially a direct investment partnership with Trident Seafood Corporation will be enacted. The economic and financial analysis will be updated to include the most current information and will be developed into a final business and operational plan. Project Status:In January 2016 Akutan is preparing to drill a 1,500 foot confirmation well in Hot Springs Bay Valley to test water temperatures and flow to confirm a usable resource to provide electricity and/or heat to the City of Akutan.Well site targeting was completed in March 2015.Land access and all state and federal permits and authorizations have been acquired as of October 2015. Due to the flow testing which will pump an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 gallons of water during the late summer flow testing,a retention pond will be built requiring a larger excavator than during the earlier test well drillings.A team scouted and found a barge beach landing area and overland route to bring in the needed heavier excavator which would be too expensive to helicopter lift in.Planning in January 2016 will lead to procurement of contractors in February.Major Drilling,who conducted the past drilling phases and is familiar with the local geotechnical environment,has been hired for the drilling component.Mobilization will take place in July with drilling in August and flow testing and demobilization expected in September.Data analysis will take place October through December 2016. Additional funding from a US Department of Energy award also supports the drilling costs.Following the drilling phase,an estimated $425,000 of project funds will remain for final design work. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,695,000.00 $1,392,202.24 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,695,000.00 $1,392,202.24 Required Local Match $355,000.00 $185,804.10 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,050,000.00 $1,578,006.34 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 10 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Atka Hydro Dispatched Excess Electrical Power Grantees City of Atka (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10294 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 519 Atka Hydro Dispatched Excess 7030001 403039 Final Design 7/1/10 12/31/13 Active Electrical Power 7 1026 Atka Dispatchable Heat 7071026 403039 Construction =7/1/14 12/31/15 Active Grant 7030001:Atka Hydro Dispatched Excess Electrical Power Project Scope:The project is to complete the permitting and final design for using excess hydropower for electrical heating of the city,schoo]buildings,and potentially the fish processing facility in Atka.In addition,the design of any necessary upgrades to the distribution system to accommodate the proposed project will also be funded.The equipment "captures the waste energy off a utility system”and dispatches that waste energy to heating systems. Project Status:The design work under this grant was completed and the grant has been closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $56,702.31 $56,702.31 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $56,702.31 $56,702.31 Required Local Match $15,883.00 $15,883.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $72,585.31 $72,585.31 Grant 7071026:Atka Dispatchable Heat Project Scope:City of Atka has requested funding to utilize excess hydroelectric energy from the Chuniisax Creek project to heat seven existing community buildings.The buildings include the health clinic,water treatment plant,tribal office,community building,post office,city shop and public safety buildings. Project Status:The major portion of the construction (controls integration)was completed in the spring of 2015.The remaining construction will be resumed after the design is revised to provide excess energy utilization for two new community buildings (water treatment plant and City building)in lieu of the buildings planned previously which are smaller and adequately heated already. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $115,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $115,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $20,289.00 $296.09 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $135,289.00 $296.09 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 11 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Cold Bay Heat Recovery Grantees Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10083 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 6 G &K Electric Utility (Independent Power Producer) Grant #AEA Project # 967 Cold Bay Waste Heat Recovery 7060967 403069 Project Grant 7060967:Cold Bay Waste Heat Recovery Project Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status TAN3 12/31/16 Active Project Scope:This grant will fund a feasibility/conceptual design study for the implementation of diesel heat recovery at their existing power plant by G&K Electric Utility.The Grantee has obtained assistance from the Aleutians East Borough (AEB)in the management of the grant.AEB will facilitate calls for solicitation for a contractor to perform the analysis and organize a community meeting with the contractor for presentation,review and discussion of the results. Project Status:The grant agreement was signed on July 24,2013.Kickoff meeting held on April 15,2015 and draft feasibil- ity/concept study submitted for review on July 15,2015.Review comments were completed and submitted in August.Waiting for corrected copy to be submitted for review prior to submitting final CDR. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $30,000.00 $17,524.50 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $30,000.00 $17,524.50 Required Local Match $5,000.00 $1,188.75 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $35,000.00 $18,713.25 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 12 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Saint Paul Fuel Economy Upgrade Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 3 448 Saint Paul Fuel Economy City of Saint Paul Electric Utility (Utility-Government) HEAT RECOVERY Grant #AEA Project #Phase 7030004 403040 Construction Grant 7030004:Saint Paul Fuel Economy Upgrade Start Date End Date Status TAO 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:The City of St.Paul wil be designing and upgrading and extending the existing heat recovery loop to work in conjunction with the new wind-diesel system. Project Status:The Grant is in place.The 95%design has been accepted by AEA.The project is substantially complete and was operating during an AEA site visit on February 3,2015.Final deliverables have been received and accepted and the project will be closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding Other State Funding Total State $98,149.00 $98,149.00 $0.00 $0.00 $98,149.00 $98,149.00 Required Local Match Federal Grant Funding Total Project Costs $16,685.00 $16,685.00 $0.00 $0.00 $114,834.00 $114,834.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 13 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Unalaska Heat Recovery Grantees City of Unalaska (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10171 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 271 Unalaska Heat Recovery 2195449 403032 Construction 7/1/09 6/30/15 Active Construction Grant 2195449:Unalaska Heat Recovery Construction Project Scope:The City of Unalaska will use the grant funds for the purchase and installation of equipment to utilize the excess heat from existing generators at the Dutch Harbor powerhouse.The excess heat will be used by a 200 kW Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)generator designed to convert waste heat to electrical energy.The waste heat recovery system will be designed for expansion to include excess heat from increased power demands when a new powerhouse is constructed. Project Status:This system is in operation and reporting performance metrics on a monthly basis.The project will be closed pending a final inspection. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,300,000.00 -$1,300,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,300,000.00 $1,300,000.00 Required Local Match $619,807.00 $619,807.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,919,807.00 $1,919,807.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 14 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Akutan Hydroelectric System Repair and Upgrade Grantees City of Akutan (Utility-Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10149 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 249 Town Creek Hydro System -2195473 407062 Final Design TWA/09 6/30/12 Closed Design for Repairs/Upgrade 3 469 Akutan Hydroelectric System 7030003 407072 Construction TAO 6/30/15 Active Repair and Upgrade Grant 2195473:Town Creek Hydro System -Design for Repairs/Upgrade Project Scope:The preconstruction project is to conduct field investigation and inspection of the existing hydroclectric system located on Town Creek in Akutan.As-built data will be collected and as-built drawings will be generated.Updated cost estimates, plan and procedure for acquiring required permits and bring the project into compliance with AK Dam Safety Program,final dam designs,LIDAR survey,and a final report will be completed. Project Status:The Condition Assessment Report,including the AK Dam Safety Program Periodic Safety Inspection Report, September 2011 site visit memo,and as-built drawings,survey have been completed.The grantee's engineer coordinated with Dam Safety in support of preparing the City's application to modify and repair the dam,including submission of completed construction drawings.The grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $162,000.00 $162,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $162,000.00 $162,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $162,000.00 $162,000.00 Grant 7030003:Akutan Hydroelectric System Repair and Upgrade Project Scope:The project is to complete permitting,final design,and construction of repairs and upgrades to the 105 kW Town Creek hydroelectric project.Pre-construction activities include completion of:1)final plans and specifications,2)cost estimate, 3)construction schedule,4)economic analysis and 5)AK Dam Safety permitting.Construction activities include:1)mobilization and demobilization,2)providing maintenance equipment and building,3)construction and commissioning including repairs to main intake dam and diversions,existing access road,inspection and maintenance of turbine,upgrading controls and improving integration with diesel plant,and final system commissioning and testing,and 4)providing documentation and training for the upgraded hydro plant. Project Status:The construction and diesel integration work have been completed and the project began operation in early 2015. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,391,000.00 -$1,391,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,391,000.00 $1,391,000.00 Required Local Match $100,000.00 $135,633.35 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,491,000.00 $1,526,633.35 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 15 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Chuniixsax Creek Hydroelectric Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 1 58 Chuniisax Creek Hydroelectric 2195376 407033 City of Atka (Local Government) HYDRO Aleutians 10060 Construction Grant 2195376:Chuniisax Creek Hydroelectric Construction Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status Construction 8/20/08 12/31/13 Closed Project Scope:The project is to complete the final design,permitting and construction of a hydroelectric project,which is 45% complete,on Chuniisax Creek for the City of Atka.The final dam design will be completed first.The remaining elements to be constructed include:dam with intake,penstock,transmission line from existing powerhouse to the City,new controls and interface to diesel plant,and commissioning. Project Status:The hydroelectric project is complete and began providing power to the community as of December 23,2012. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $996,000.00 $996,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $996,000.00 $996,000.00 Required Local Match $1,918,891.00 $1,953,836.59 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,914,891.00 $2,949,836.59 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 16 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Loud Creek Hydro Grantees City of Akutan (Utility-Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10148 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 248 Loud Creek Hydro Feasibility 2195472 407061 Feasibility 7/1/09 12/31/13 Closed Analysis/Conce Design Grant 2195472:Loud Creek Hydro Feasibility Analysis/Conce Design Project Scope:The preconstruction grant is to prepare a feasibility study of the potential hydro resource at Loud Creek near Akutan.Stream gauging,updated assessment of the impound capacity,construction and transmission requirements,economic and energy analysis,construction costs,topographic survey,conceptual designs,and materials lists will be completed during study. Project Status:A feasibility study titled,Loud Creek Hydropower Development Conceptual Design and Feasibility Report,dated July 29,2011,and prepared by EES Consulting,et al,has been completed and accepted. The City submitted an updated schedule and budget which would allow for the installation of a new stage recorder and con- tinuation of data collection.After review,AEA decided no further grant funding will be available for the project.Subsequently, the City determined it would fund the replace of the stage recorder and collect flow data.A site visit was made on June 18,2013, where a new stage recorder was installed and flow measurements taken.A technical memorandum by McMillen is anticipated be completed and the grant will be closed during the next period. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $206,295.92 $206,295.92 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $206,295.92 $206,295.92 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $206,295.92 $206,295.92 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 17 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Project Grantees City of King Cove (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10379 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 887 Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric 7050887 407090 Final Design =7/1/12 9/30/15 Active Project 6 929 Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric 7060929 407090 Construction =7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Project2 Grant 7050887:Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:The project is to complete preconstruction activities,including permitting and final design,for the 375 kW Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Project.Waterfall Creek is located approximately 5 miles north of the City of King Cove and is within one half mile of the existing Delta Creek Hydroelectric Project.Because of its close proximity to Delta Creek,the new project will share space in an expansion of the existing Delta Creek powerhouse and existing transmission line.Significant new project features include a concrete diversion/intake structure,4500 feet of HDPE penstock,and 5000 feet of access road. Project Status:The grant agreement was signed.Awaiting completion of final design and permitting. Final reimbursement request received Jul 2015 indicated that all grant funds have been expended.Project is ready for construc- tion although AEA provided review comments that questioned some aspects of the proposed plans.The final reimbursement report indicates Canyon is proceeding with turbine construction and the general construction contract with Sunland is awaiting award by the City.It is not known whether all deliverables under this grant have been received. In 2015 Sunland began construction.The access road and preliminary foundation work for the powerhouse were completed before winter shutdown.Completion is expected in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $200,000.00 $200,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $200,000.00 $200,000.00 Required Local Match $200,000.00 $200,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $400,000.00 $400,000.00 Grant 7060929:Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Project 2 Project Scope:The City of King Cove will use up to $2,600,000 from a Round VI Renewable Energy Fund grant and will provide $1,300,000 of cash match funds for construction of the 375 kW run-of-river Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Project.The project is located five miles north of the City of King Cove and will annually generate between 1,000 and 1,200 MWh.Sales from this new renewable energy source will help displace diesel generation of electricity by the City and also be sold as dispatchable energy to Peter Pan Seafoods,Inc.to displace some of their diesel generation. Waterfall Creek will be the second hydroelectric project for the City.The first,the 800 kW Delta Creek Hydroelectric Project. was constructed in 1995.Because the two hydro sites are relatively close to one another,the powerhouse for the Waterfall Creek project will co-locate in an expansion to the existing Delta Creek powerhouse and utilize the existing transmission line to King Cove.This will serve to reduce construction costs and facilitate integration of the new hydropower source into the existing power system. The City received $200,000 in Round V renewable grant funding from the Authority to complete permitting and final design for this hydroelectric project,which it matched by a like amount of cash.The project is outside the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and permits are being sought from state and federal resource agencies under that grant.Permitting and fina]design are underway at this time.The City is in extended discussions with ADF&G regarding the terms of the Fish Habitat January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 18 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Permit.All tasks listed in the Round V grant will have to be completed and the associated deliverables provided to AEA for review and acceptance before construction can move forward under the new grant. The entire project is located on lands owned by the King Cove Village Corporation.The City expects to purchase 20 acres of land from the corporation for this project.The purchase price is anticipated to be $100,000. The Waterfall Creek Hydroelectric Project will consist of a small diversion dam and intake,a 4,500 HDPE penstock,a 16x40 powerhouse expansion,a Pelton Impulse Turbine and 5,000 feet of access roads.The dam will be a rockfill dam with concrete core wall.It will additionally have a concrete intake section with a forebay and a multi-tiered spillway section. Project Status:The grant agreement has been executed.It is currently being amended to reflect project changes. As of Sep 2015 no funds have been expended from the grant.The scope of the grant is for construction. In 2015 Sunland began construction.The access road and preliminary foundation work for the powerhouse were completed before winter shutdown.Completion is expected in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,600,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,600,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $1,300,000.00 $447,012.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,900,000.00 $447,012.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 19 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIUI Adak Diesel Hybrid Grantees TDX Adak Generating,LLC (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type OTHER Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10211 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 315 Adak Diesel Hybrid 2195450 403038 Feasibility 7/1/09 6/30/13 Closed Grant 2195450:Adak Diesel Hybrid Project Scope:This grant funds only the Resource Reconnaissance,Feasibility Reports and Conceptual Design of the proposed project. The grantee proposes to integrate one or more renewable energy resources with a properly sized efficient diesel plant for the community of Adak.The existing power plant in Adak was designed and constructed in 1964 for a 6000 person military base.The facilities were subsequently turned over to the community of Adak.The diesel plant is grossly oversized for the current population, is in poor condition,is extremely inefficient and does not incorporate any of the abundant renewable energy resources available on the island.The ultimate goal is to integrate a properly sized diesel power plant with one or more of the wind,geothermal,and hydroelectric renewable energy resources. Project Status:In November 2011,a reconnaissance report of renewable energy resources was completed for Adak.It concluded the most promising sites were hydroelectric resources,with some promise for wind energy.Because the condition of the existing diesel generation plant is very poor and the electrical transmission and distribution system is vastly oversized for the current popu- lation,understanding the existing loads is the first step in analyzing their needs.The remaining grant funds have been committed to gathering load data for Adak and preparing a follow-up report on hydro resources. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $76,369.00 $76,369.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $76,369.00 $76,369.00 Required Local Match $5,756.00 $5,756.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $82,125.00 $82,125.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 20 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Aleutians East Borough Grantees Aleutians East Borough (Local Government) Technology Type OTHER Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10014 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 11 Aleutians East Borough 2195408 407051 Feasibility 8/20/08 9/30/10 Closed Feasibility Study Grant 2195408:Aleutians East Borough Feasibility Study Project Scope:The funding is to conduct a Reconnaissance Report assessing possible renewable energy resources -wind,hydro, current,tidal,and waste heat recovery -for the small isolated communities of Cold Bay,False Pass,and Nelson Lagoon.The report will summarize the assessment and findings.The project will be administered and managed by the AEB and will be conducted by a consultant chosen by the AEB. At a minimum,the following will be accomplished: *Gather all resource studies that now exist on renewable energy projects within the Borough's boundaries *Research and list other studies that may benefit the smaller communities (with methods and costs)*Describe existing power and heating systems in each of the communities,including detailed loan information and other information necessary to continue into feasibility and conceptual design phase *Describe diesel fuel deliveries and,if appropriate,examine other shipping options *Describe renewable energy technologies available specific in each community *Ascertain and document the required operations and maintenance of renewable resource projects *Ascertain and document the community and utility support and interest in specific renewable resource development *Describe each of the proposed systems'costs and benefits *Quantify the potential energy market and sales rates in each community *Identify land (with landowners)needed for each of the proposed systems *Identify anticipated or required permits with timelines and conduct initial environmental screening for each project with potential barriers or problems noted * Provide an economic analysis of alternatives for each community and make recommendations for future project development work, in rank order per community Project Status:Completed As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Required Local Match $15,000.00 $15,177.25 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $40,000.00 $40,177.25 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 21 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Cold Bay Wind Energy Project Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code -10320 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 680 Cold Bay Wind Energy Project 7040004 410061 G &K Electric Utility Independent Power Producer) Grant #AEA Project #Phase Grant 7040004:Cold Bay Wind Energy Project Feasibility Start Date End Date Status TAAL 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:This grant consists of $99,075 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind feasibility assessment in Cold Bay.G&K Electric Utility will install a wind-measuring meteorological (met)tower and complete geotechnical reconnais- sance to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines in Cold Bay. Project Status:The grant is in place.A meteorological tower was installed on August 9,2012.On March 26,2013,AEA was informed by Marsh Creek that data was finally collected from the met tower but was not retrievable from the data card.The data card and logger are being sent to NRG in the event they can retrieve the data.A new logger was lent to Marsh Creek by AEA and has been installed,but the data loss caused a delay in the project.Eighteen months of good data have now been collected.The winds are strong,with turbulence in the IEC level B range -moderate,but still workable. The grantee has provided more in-kind match than was required of the grant.The grantee has been informed that they do not need to continue tracking match for the purpose of this grant. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $99,075.00 $57,591.91 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $99,075.00 $57,591.91 Required Local Match $5,000.00 $7,987.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $104,075.00 $65,578.91 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 22 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII False Pass Wind Energy Project Grantees City of False Pass Electric Utility (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10318 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 678 False Pass Wind Energy 7040051 410079 Feasibility 7/1/11 6/30/15 Active Project Grant 7040051;False Pass Wind Energy Project Project Scope:This grant consists of $69,075 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind feasibility assessment in False Pass.The total project cost is $74,075 with a match of $5,000 provided by the grantee. The City of False Pass Electric Utility is the grantee and the mayor has overall authority for the project.The Aleutians East Borough Community Development Coordinator will be the primary contact representing City of False Pass Electric Utility and has day-to-day responsibility to ensure that the project is on schedule and within budget. The City of False Pass Electric Utility has already installed a meteorological tower and collected two years of wind data.The grantee will complete a wind resource analysis based on this data to develop a permitting and avian study plan.Then a preliminary geotechnical analysis will be conducted to determine the soil conditions and needed engineering at the site. A conceptual design will be created based on the outcome of the wind resource analysis and geotechnical investigation.This design will address the current diesel power and distribution system to identify upgrades that are needed to integrate wind power. A variety of wind turbine models and quantity configurations will be considered. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.The grantee has chosen to work with Marsh Creek as their contractor.V3 Energy will be using data collected from 2004 to 2006,as well as November through December of 2011,to complete the Wind Resource Assessment (WRA)as a subcontractor of Marsh Creek.A draft of the Conceptual Design Report (CDR)was submitted.After the CDR was reviewed by AEA,it was agreed that the False Pass electrical system is not currently capable of using wind power and the project will not proceed to the next phase at this time. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $69,075.00 $64,952.99 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $69,075.00 $64,952.99 Required Local Match $5,000.00 $4,790.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $74,075.00 $69,742.99 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 23 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Nelson Lagoon Wind Energy Project Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10319 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 679 Nelson Lagoon Wind Energy Project Nelson Lagoon Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Grant #AEA Project #Phase 7040006 410070 Grant 7040006:Nelson Lagoon Wind Energy Project Feasibility Start Date End Date Status WAN 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:This grant consists of $99,075 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind feasibility assessment in Nelson Lagoon.Nelson Lagoon Eletric Cooperative will install a wind-measuring meteorological (met)tower and complete geotechnical reconnaissance to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines in Cold Bay. Project Status:The grant is in place.The scope and budget have been adjusted to allow for the avian issues in the community. A modified 40'free standing monopole tower was installed on May 23,2012 and data collection is ongoing.An avian study has been approved and is ongoing.Only a draft Conceptual Design Report (CDR)will be required of the grantee to allow budget for the avian study. The grantee has provided more in-kind match than was required of the grant.The grantee has been informed that they do not need to continue tracking the match for the purpose of this grant. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $99,075.00 $75,756.47 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $99,075.00 $75,756.47 Required Local Match $5,000.00 $7,260.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $104,075.00 $83,016.47 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 24 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Nikolski Wind Integration Grantees Nikolski IRA Council (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10089 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project # 1 89 =Nikolski Wind Integration 2195375 410028 Construction Grant 2195375:Nikolski Wind Integration Construction Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 12/31/10 Closed Project Scope:TDX Power installed a 65 kW V-15 wind turbine on behalf of the utility in 2007,using an U.S.Department of Agriculture -Rural Utilites Service (USDA RUS)grant and Aluetian Pribilof Island Community Development Association (APICDA)funding.Currently the turbine is wired to the power plant but not connected.This proposal would provide funding to integrate the turbine into the power system and develop a heat recovery system in the existing power plant and provide for electric boilers in the lodge and school to use excess wind energy. Project Status:The system is not currently operational.All money has been spent.The energy produced by the wind turbine is more than the power plant can handle along with the existing community load and reaction speed of secondary loads.SCADA is working.The cost to do business in Nikolski was higher than originally estimated.Nikolski has requested an additional $331,000 from Round V of the Renewable Energy Fund to resolve issues,but no funds were awarded. The grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $409,430.00 $409,430.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $409,430.00 $409,430.00 Required Local Match $41,500.00 $41,500.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $450,930.00 $450,930.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 25 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Saint George Wind Farm Grantees City of St.George (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10090 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 90 St.George Wind Farm 2195398 410029 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/15 Active Construction Grant 2195398:St.George Wind Farm Construction Project Scope:Wind-diesel project for the Community of St.George. Project Status:The grantee is working closely with the AEA Wind and Rural Power Systems Upgrade (RPSU)programs in order to install a wind-diesel system.Construction bids came in higher than the funding available.The City of St.George will be working with the RPSU program to complete construction.Due to expected high winds in St.George starting in September,the erection of the turbine has been scheduled for spring 2014,after the winter winds have fallen off. Construction of the the wind farm is under budget.A hub extender and larger VFD will be tested in Minnesota for possible use at the St.George Wind Farm.This equipment could allow St.George to produce more wind power with the same infrastructure. AEA and possibly ACEP will be involved in establishing the testing parameters and performing data analysis along with the manufacturers.The proposed equipment could help in the deployment of wind turbines at Alaskan communities with lower wind regimes. The 95%design has been accepted by AEA.Wind turbine construction will be complete in November 2014.The wind Turbine was commissioned in November 2014.Three days after commissioning an apparent programming fault misapplied the braking sys- tem causing a fire.The turbine was covered by warranty and is being replaced.Completion of the replacement and commissioning is scheduled for sometime in 2015. Tallk Inc.is working to complete repairs to the fire damaged turbine.The anticipated schedule for shipment to St.George with installation and testing is Oct 2015 As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,500,000.00 $1,455,167.34 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,500,000.00 $1,455,167.34 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,500,000.00 $1,455,167.34 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 26 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII St.Paul Wind Diesel Project Grantees TDX Corporation (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type WIND Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code -10287 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 503 St.Paul Wind Diesel Project 7030002 409023 Construction 7/1/10 12/31/17 Active Grant 7030002:St.Paul Wind Diesel Project Project Scope:This project was fully funded.The project consists of $1.9 Million from Round III of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF)with an additional $200,000 in match from the grantee.The grantee has also "matched”$1.5 milllion in turbines purchase (this includes $650,000 of DOE funds).The project will tie one or two of TDX's turbines on St.Paul into the City's grid and make necessary upgrades to the City's facilities and transmission system. Project Status:The Power Purchase Agreement and 35%design has been accepted by AEA.A phased construction schedule was approved by AEA and the City of St.Paul.This will allow the feeder from the City grid to the TDX POSS camp to be designed and built before the overal design of the system has been completed.This was due to concerns regarding harmonics on the distribution system during wind turbine start up.Testing will be completed once the feeder has been built and the turbines connected to the grid to determine if additional equipment will be necessary to handle any harmonics.Power from the turbines will only be allowed on the grid during this testing phase and the full 65%design will be completed after the testing.The feeder 65%design has been accepted by AEA and St.Paul.The 65%design was accepted by AEA and St.Paul on November 16,2012.The 95%design was accepted by AEA and the City on May 9,2013.Construction at the POSS camp has been completed.Work on the City Power Plant switchgear has been haulted due to the delayed installation of Generator 2 by the City. The first wind power made it onto the City grid during testing on August 12,2012.The City is accepting power from two wind turbines but the size of the secondary loads and diesel generators is limiting the amount of wind power being produced.The City's newest generator,along with additional secondary loads being planned,should eliminate this bottle neck.The scope of work for this grant was expanded to include the installation of a flywheel,met tower,and additional secondary loads.The additional work is possible due to TDX finishing underbudget and considered necessary due to the City accepting power from the second turbine more quickly than anticipated.The flywheel has been installed and is undergoing testing as part of an EETF (Emerging Energy Technology Fund)grant to provide additional "diesels off”time at the TDX POSS Camp.After testing is completed the flywheel will provide ancillary services (frequency and voltage support)for the wind turbines providing power to the City Grid. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,900,000.00 $1,628,414.12 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,900,000.00 $1,628,414.12 Required Local Match $200,000.00 $173,615.97 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,100,000.00 $1,802,030.09 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 27 of 260 Round App Grant Title Sand Point Wind Grantees REF Grants Received Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Aleutian Wind Energy (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type WIND TO HEAT Region Aleutians AEDG Project Code 10213 Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 317 Sand Point Wind Construction 2195446 410050 Construction 7/1/09 12/31/12 Closed Grant 2195446:Sand Point Wind Construction Project Scope:The project was to install two Vestas V-39 wind turbines with resistive load bank at the powerhouse and dump loads in community buildings.This project is linked with grant 2195264 which is a DOE pass-thru grant. Project Status:The wind turbines are erected and commissioned.A 455kW CAT3456 genset is commissioned.A 395kW air cooled load bank is commissioned.A 126kW electric boiler is commissioned.The cost to complete the remote boiler system exceeds remaining budget.The grant is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding Other State Funding Total State $639,494.85 $639,494.85 $0.00 $0.00 $639,494.85 $639,494.85 Required Loca!Match Federal Grant Funding Total Project Costs $437,900.00 $437,900.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,077,394.85 $1,077,394.85 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 28 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Pilgrim Hot Springs Grantees University of Alaska Fairbanks (Non Profit Entity) Technology Type GEOTHERMAL Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10158 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 466 Pilgrim Hot Springs 7030037 406013 Feasibility TAO 6/30/14 Closed Geothermal Resource Assessment 4 654 Pilgrim Hot Springs 7040007 406013 Feasibility 7/1/11 6/30/14 Closed Geothermal Resource Assessment 2 Grant 7030037:Pilgrim Hot Springs Geothermal Resource Assessment Project Scope:The Pilgrim Hot Springs geothermal resource assessment is being conducted with two Renewable Energy Fund (REF)awards.The full project scope is described under grant #7040007. Project Status:The project status for the two awards is described under grant #7040007. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $613,167.47 $613,167.47 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $613,167.47 $613,167.47 Required Local Match $313,093.00 $313,093.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $926,260.47 $926,260.47 Grant 7040007:Pilgrim Hot Springs Geothermal Resource Assessment 2 Project Scope:The University of Alaska Fairbanks will continue work exploring the geothermal potential of the Pilgrim Hot Springs site begun under a Round III Renewable Energy Fund Grant (REF).In 2010,the University of Alaska Fairbanks began Phase I of an exploration program of the Pilgrim Hot Springs resource.The program is funded mainly through a Department of Energy grant with cost share provided through a $613,174 award under Round III of the REF. This first phase involved the use of geophysical remote sensing techniques (including forward looking infrared radiometry,or FLIR)intended to map the spatial extent and total heat flow to the surface to make a preliminary estimation of the developable extent of the reservoir.These remote sensing techniques are being coupled with ground-based exploration techniques to pinpoint the location of the upflow zone,map the spatial extent and total heat flow to the surface,and estimate the temperature and depth of the reservoir. This grant addresses Phase II and III of this project.Phase II involves drilling and testing two 500 ft.temperature gradient holes and two 2500 ft.confirmation holes into the resource to confirm the results from Phase I. Phase III will involve developing a more complete understanding of the reservoir through flow testing and water sampling of the holes,and development of a numerical reservoir model.The numerical model will be used to predict future performance,including possible megawatts produced,of the reservoir under various production/reinjection scenarios.The end result of this project will be an economic and geothermal resource model of the Pilgrim Hot Springs site and surrounding area to determine if it can be economically developed,and to what extent. Project Status:During 2011,the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP)completed lab and field work related to Tasks 1 and 2,including imaging surveys and analysis,preliminary ficld work and heat flow modeling,and water sampling.Two 500 ft. temperature gradient holes were also drilled.During the 2012 field season,29 additional temperature gradient holes were drilled January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 29 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII and 3 confirmation holes were drilled to a depth of nearly 2,000 ft.The well holes remained open during the 2013 field season for monitoring as another separately funded production well was drilled. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,330,243.25 $1,330,243.25 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,330,243.25 $1,330,243.25 Required Local Match $2,000,000.00 -$2,000,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,330,243.25 $3,330,243.25 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 30 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Brevig Mission Water System Heat Recovery Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 7 1040 Brevig Mission Water System 7071040 403070 City of Brevig Mission (Local Government) HEAT RECOVERY Bering Straits 10443 Heat Recovery Grant 7071040:Brevig Mission Water System Heat Recovery Grant #AEA Project #Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status TNA 10/31/17 Active Project Scope:The City of Brevig Mission will use the $731,400 Round 7 Renewable Energy Fund grant and $21,941 of in-kind match to design and construct a heat recovery system between the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)electrical power plant and two end-user community buildings:1)Water Treatment Plant,2)Washeteria.The new system will capture jacket water heat generated by the AVEC plant that is currently wasted to the atmosphere by power plant radiators.Marine manifolds will be installed on the 2 existing Detroit Diesel generators to increase the amount of heat available for recovery.The recovered heat will be transferred by insulated glycol piping to the end-users and tie into the end-users'heating systems using heat exchangers,control mechanisms,and any required upgrades to the existing building hydronic systems. Project Status:CRW has been hired by ANTHC and is completing the design. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $731,400.00 $2,465.34 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $731,400.00 $2,465.34 Required Local Match $21,941.00 $5,825.74 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $753,341.00 $8,291.08 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 31 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Savoonga Heat Recovery -Power Plant to Water Plant Grantees City of Savoonga (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10362 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 934 Savoonga Heat Recovery 7060934 403062 Construction =7/1/13 12/31/15 Active System -Power Plant to Water Plant Grant 7060934:Savoonga Heat Recovery System -Power Plant to Water Plant Project Scope:This grant consists of $425,701 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for construction of jacket heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the diesel engines in the AVEC power plant and excess wind energy from existing wind turbines and send the recovered heat to the water treatment plant for space heating,water storage tank heating,and circulation loop heating and it is expected to reduce the fuel oil usage by 8,800 gallons per year,nearly offsetting the total fuel oil usage. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)has an agreement with the Alaska Rural Utility Collaborative (ARUC),which is under the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC),to receive the recovered heat for the water treatment plant on behalf of the City of Savoonga. The total project cost is $437,453 with $11,752 of in-kind contribution provided by ANTHC as a match.The City of Savoonga is the grantee.ANTHC will provide project/construction services for this project as an in-kind match,$11,752.ANTHC and the City of Savoonga will execute a Cooperative Project Agreement (CPA)to define each entity's role in the project scope.The CPA must be accepted by AEA prior to the release of construction funds. The final reimbursement of grant funds will not be disbursed without an O&M reporting plan by the AEA Project Manager. AEA may retain up to 10%of the contributed grant funds until the grantee has submitted an acceptable O&M reporting plan. Project Status:This system is operational and the grant is in the close-out process. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $425,701.00 $425,637.40 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $425,701.00 $425,637.40 Required Local Match $11,752.00 $10,452.57 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $437,453.00 $436,089.97 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 32 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Shishmaref Heat Recovery Project Grantees City of Shishmaref (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10361 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 856 Shishmaref Heat Recovery 7050856 403055 Construction =7/1/12 6/30/16 Active Project Grant 7050856:Shishmaref Heat Recovery Project Project Scope:The proposed project will design and construct a heat recovery system between the Alaska Village Electric Coop- erative (AVEC)power plant and the end-user community buildings:1)Water Treatment Plant,2)Clinic,and 3)City Office.The new system will capture jacket water heat generated by the AVEC plant that is currently wasted to the atmosphere by power plant radiators.The new system will tie into the end-users heating systems using heat exchangers,control mechanisms and any required upgrades to the existing building hydronic systems. City of Shishmaref,in collaboration with ANTHC,will construct this heat recovery system to connect waste heat from AVECs generating station to the water treatment plant,clinic,and City Office.The project will displace approximately 7,900 gallons of diesel per year.A detailed Heat Recovery Analysis was completed for the City of Shishmaref and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)by Alaska Energy and Engineering,Inc. Project Status:The engineering design is in progress through the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $310,841.00 $16,003.34 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $310,841.00 $16,003.34 Required Local Match $16,360.00 $12,765.83 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $327,201.00 $28,769.17 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 33 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Stebbins Heat Recovery Project Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10408 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 939 Stebbins Heat Recovery 7060939 403065 Construction =7/1/13 6/30/16 Active Project Grant 7060939:Stebbins Heat Recovery Project Project Scope:This grant consists of $1,319,088 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for design and construction heat recovery system to connect recovered heat from the community power plant to the new water treatment plant,existing water treatment plant,Washeteria,head start building,clinic,and the school.The total project cost is $1,341,000 with $21,975 of in-kind building contribution provided by ANTHC as a match.This project is estimated to displace 57,000 gallons of fuel oil out of an annual usage of 69,000 gallons. The feasibility study for this project was completed in 2012.Construction funding availability is contingent on AEA accepting the final design and the business/operating plan with heat sales agreements. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative,Inc.(AVEC)is the grantee.The community of Stebbins and AVEC must finalize a heat sales agreement;a copy must be submitted to AEA before construction funds are released to grantee.Similarly,a final design must be accepted by AEA for review before construction funds are released to the grantee. A 65%final design,which includes any necessary contracts,must be complete and accepted by AEA prior to the release of funds for materials requiring long lead time items. A 95%final design must be complete and accepted by AFA prior to release of construction funds.The 95%design must include a narrative,along with attached drawings and specifications as required to establish function of all major components within the biomass system.The 95%design will contain adequate system and component definition to manage construction of the project. The final reimbursement of grant funds will not be disbursed without an O&M reporting plan accepted by the AEA Project Manager.AEA may retain up to 10%of the contributed grant funds until the grantee has submitted an acceptable O&M reporting plan. Project Status:The design is nearing completion and construction is anticipated for 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,319,088.00 $102,582.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,319,088.00 $102,582.00 Required Local Match $21,975.00 $13,202.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,341,063.00 $115,784.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 34 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Nome Banner Peak Wind Farm Transmission Grantees Technology Type TRANSMISSION Region Bering Straits AEDG REF Gr Project Code 10050 'ants Received Round App Grant Title 47 Nome Banner Peak Wind Farm 2195444 409017] Grant 2195444:Nome Banner Peak Wind Farm Transmission Construction Transmission Construction Nome Joint Utility System (Utility-Government) Grant #AEA Project #Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 3/31/10 Closed Project Scope:This is a grant to construct a two-mile intertie connecting a 1.17-megawatt wind farm constructed by Banner Wind, LLC with the Nome Joint Utility Systems electrical grid. Project Status:Construction has been completed and the wind farm is producing power for the utility.Reimbursement was received in May 2010. The grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $801,000.00 $801,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $801,000.00 $801,000.00 Required Local Match $89,000.00 $122,871.43 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $890,000.00 $923,871.43 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 35 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIH Banner Peak Wind Farm Expansion Grantees Nome Joint Utility System (Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10384 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status ]52 Newton Peak Wind Farm 2195438 410030 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/16 Active Grant 2195438:Newton Peak Wind Farm Project Scope:The Nome Joint Utility Sytems (NJUS)originally requested $13.95 million from Round I for feasibility,design and construction of a 3 MW wind farm but project funding was capped at $4 million.An additional $4.069 Million was awarded in Round V of the Renwable Energy Fund (REF).This grant consists of $4,000,000 from Round I of the REF and $4,069,000 from Round V for design and construction of a wind farm in the City of Nome and integration of a secondary load controller and resistive dump boiler into the Nome power system.The grantee will provide $444,444 as match for the Round I appropriation and $439,644 as a match for the Round V appropriation.The total funding for this project is $8,953,088 with $884,088 provided by the grantee. City of Nome/Nome Joint Utility System will complete a conceptual design,final design,permitting,construction and startup of a wind farm along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the wind farm into the Nome electrical grid. Project Status:The NJUS RoundI grant application,called for the construction of five 600 kW wind turbines on Newton Peak at a cost of $13,952,326.Due to caps on funding of Renewable Energy Fund (REF)projects,AEA recommended partial funding of this project for $4 Million.In response,the wind farm was reduced to a single EWT 900 wind turbine.The location was also changed from Newton Peak to Anvil Mountain and then to Banner Peak due to icing concerns.The caps on REF projects have been raised to $8 Million.NJUS submitted two applications in Round V.The first was for $3,703,500 and called for the installation of a second EWT 900 on Banner Peak.The second called for restructuring the Jayout of the diesel gensets in Nome and for the installation of a secondary load boiler.Restructuring the power plant is an ineligible cost under the RE Fund.AEA recommended partial funding of $4,069,000 for the installation of the second EWT 900 turbine and the installation of the secondary load boiler with the requirement that the Authority accept final design and permitting and NJUS reconfigures the existing diesel generators before construction funds are released. The grants are in place.The Conceptual Design Report (CDR)has been accepted by AEA.The 65%design has been accepted. The grantee has moved forward with construction prior to the 95%design being accepted by AEA and the turbines are installed and commissioned.The grantee is over budget with regards to secondary load installations.AEA has accepted a letter from NJUS detailing proposed locations for secondary loads and possible funding sources.With this letter AEA has accepted the 95%design and will withhold $100,000 until the project is fully completed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $8,069,000.00 =$7,969,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $8,069,000.00 $7,969,000.00 Required Local Match $884,088.00 $874,338.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $8,953,088.00 $8,843,338.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 36 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Elim Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10307 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 640 Elim Wind Feasibility Study 7040053 410077 Feasibility =7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Grant 7040053:Elim Wind Feasibility Study Project Scope:Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will conduct a wind resource and feasibility assessment in Elim.A detailed conceptual design will be delivered to AEA upon completion of the project. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.AVEC has negotiated a lease with the Elim Native Corporation to place a met tower at the primary site.The FAA permit for the met tower was approved.AVEC ordered and shipped a 34 meter met tower to Elim,V3 Energy installed the tower in Janurary 2014.The modem was non-responsive.The contractor replaced the SIM chip to correct the problem.Current wind data indicates a class 1 wind site.Grantee/contractor is waiting for FAA determination on alternate site. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $142,500.00 $55,988.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $142,500.00 $55,988.00 Required Local Match $7,500.00 $3,123.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $150,000.00 $59,111.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 37 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Koyuk Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10309 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 642 Koyuk Wind Feasibility 7040052 410075 Feasibility 7/1/11 6/30/14 Closed Grant 7040052:Koyuk Wind Feasibility Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will conduct a wind resource and feasibility assessment in Koyuk. A detailed conceptual design will be delivered to AEA upon completion of the project. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.AVEC is coordinating with the City of Koyuk,via letters and telephone conversa- tions regarding the proposed activities and possible land use for setting a MET tower.FAA approved all three proposed met tower sites.The community is concerned about impacts to berry picking if the primary site is developed.AVEC is considering the use of smaller turbines which may not necessitate a full wind study and feasibility assessment.The village corporation has chosen not to provide site control for a met tower site.AVEC sent a letter to the city stating that the project funds will be returned to AEA. The project has been closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $16,142.00 $16,142.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $16,142.00 $16,142.00 Required Local Match $850.00 $850.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $16,992.00 $16,992.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 38 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Shaktoolik Wind Construction Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10200 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status Shaktoolik Wind Construction 2195463 410053 Construction 12/23/10 =12/31/12 Closed 5 871 Shaktoolik Surplus Wind 7050871 410081 Construction TAZ 12/31/15 Active Energy Recovery for Water System Heat Grant 2195463:Shaktoolik Wind Construction Project Scope:This is a grant for a construction project to install two Northwind 100-kilowatt turbines,plus secondary heat loads, load controllers and new switchgear.The project used an alternative pre-cast /post tension concrete foundation design to support the wind turbine structures. Project Status:The wind turbines are installed and functional.Turbine |was installed 230°SE of originally chosen location due to "borrowing”from the gravel at the chosen site.The distribution line is complete.All AVEC Operations outstanding punch-list items were completed as of July 6,2012.The integration of the new control module with the existing AVEC power plant was completed as of July 15,2012.The two Northwind Wind Turbines were fully commissioned,remotely monitored and controlled as of July 15,2012.The newly up-graded AVEC power systems are fully functioning and operating according to design as of August 15,2012.The grant is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,465,633.00 $2,465,633.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,465,633.00 $2,465,633.00 Required Local Match $262,263.00 $262,263.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,727,896.00 $2,727,896.00 Grant 7050871:Shaktoolik Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Water System Heat Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC),in collaboration with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC),will design and construct a secondary load(s)to capture excess energy from the existing wind farm in Shaktoolik The secondary loads will be used to provide heat for the water treatment plant and drinking water storage tank.ANTHC will provide the match. Project Status:The grant is in place.The Collaborative Project Agreement between AVEC and ANTHC is also in place.The final design was approved June 6,2014 by AVEC.AEA accepted the design June 12,2014 and has released procurement and construction funds.Construction has been completed and commissioning is under way.Interference between the radio communications of the power plant,wind turbines,and secondary loads has caused a delay in the final inspection.A site inspection was performed on April 28,2015 by AEA.All components were installed and the system was functioning in automatic mode upon departing.On receipt of as-built drawings,the project will be closed out. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 39 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $240,260.00 $126,991.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $240,260.00 $126,991.00 Required Local Match $12,645.00 $12,645.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $252,905.00 $139,636.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 40 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Stebbins Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10198 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 648 Stebbins Wind Feasibility 7040008 410066 Feasibility TAAL 6/30/15 Active Study 7 1068 Stebbins St Michael Wind 7071068 410066 Final Design =7/1/14 12/31/15 Active Energy Final Design and Permitting Grant 7040008:Stebbins Wind Feasibility Study Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will conduct a wind feasibility assessment in Stebbins with an intertie to St.Michael,10 miles to the east.A detailed conceptual design will be delivered to AEA upon completion of the project. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.A meteorological (met)tower was installed between St.Michael and Stebbins which showed a viable,Class 5 wind regime.Due to land use issues this site cannot be used for wind turbines.Another met tower was installed January 2012 at a location just North of Stebbins.The wind resource at the Stebbins site is class 5 to low class 6.A draft Conceptual Design Report was submitted in on July 13,2013 and AEA review comments were sent to the grantee on August 19,2013.The CDR has been accepted and the grant will be closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $137,750.00 $137,750.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $137,750.00 $137,750.00 Required Local Match $7,250.00 $7,259.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $145,000.00 $145,009.00 Grant 7071068:Stebbins St Michael Wind Energy Final Design and Permitting Project Scope:This grant consists of $342,000 from Round 7 of the Renewable Energy Fund for permitting and design of a wind farm in the City of Stebbins,Alaska.The project will serve the intertied communities of Stebbins and St.Michael,Alaska.The total project cost is $360,000 with $18,000 provided by the grantee as a match.AVEC (Alaska Village Electric Cooperative)will complete final design and permitting,of a wind farm along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the wind farm into the Stebbins-St.Michael electrical grid. Project Status:The grant was executed on August 28,2014.Geotechnical field work was completed in the summer of 2014.This project was put on hold during AVEC's re-evaluation of turbine selection and negotiation with AKDOT to change air traffic patterns in the area of Stebbins.Design activities are underway. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $342,000.00 $101,630.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $342,000.00 $101,630.00 Required Local Match $18,000.00 $5,433.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $360,000.00 $107,063.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 41 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Gambell Water System Heat Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10373 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 876 Surplus Wind Energy Recovery 7050876 410080 Construction =7/1/12 12/31/15 Active for Gambell Water System Heat Grant 7050876:Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Gambell Water System Heat Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC),in collaboration with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC),will design and construct a secondary load(s)to capture excess energy from the existing wind farm in Gambell.The secondary loads will be used to provide heat for the water treatment plant and drinking water storage tank.ANTHC will provide the match. Project Status:The grant is in place.The Collaborative Project Agreement between AVEC and ANTHC is also in place.The final design was approved June 6,2014 by AVEC.AEA accepted the design June 12,2014.The system is operational and upon receipt of final deliverables will be closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $240,260.00 $157,920.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $240,260.00 $157,920.00 Required Local Match $12,645.00 $12,645.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $252,905.00 $170,565.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 42 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Teller Wind Analysis Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10194 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 297 Teller Wind Analysis 2195464 410054 Feasibility 7/1/09 6/30/15 Active Grant 2195464:Teller Wind Analysis Project Scope:This is a grant for feasibility and reconnaissance including:permitting,purchasing,transporting and installing a met tower;studying the wind resource for one year;and conducting a geotechnical investigation to determine the soil conditions and needed engineering at the site.A conceptual design will be created based on the outcome of the met tower recordings and geotechnical investigation. Project Status:The original 40-meter met tower site proved to have a low wind resource so a new site along the road between the dump and the gravel pit south of the airport was established on May 26,2012 with the installation of a 50-meter met tower.Data collection for this project is complete.Both towers have been decommissioned.A wind feasibility report is in progress.With the loss of the intertie between Teller and Brevig Mission,a wind energy project is not economically feasible at this time due to the small system load with just a single village. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $117,610.00 $98,165.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $117,610.00 $98,165.00 Required Local Match $6,190.00 $5,167.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $123,800.00 $103,332.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 43 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Unalakleet Wind Farm Grantees Unalakleet Valley Electric Co (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND TO HEAT Region Bering Straits AEDG Project Code 10053 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 50 Unalakleet Wind Farm 2195401 410031 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/11 Closed Construction Grant 2195401:Unalakleet Wind Farm Construction Project Scope:The project is to install six NW100 wind turbines in Unalakleet.It was designed along with a new powerhouse through the Rural Power System Upgrades (RPSU)program.The project has a fast acting boiler tied into the diesel heat recovery loop. Project Status:The project is fully commissioned and operating as designed.Total project costs (including CDQ contribution) were closer to $6 million.The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Required Local Match $164,340.00 $201,492.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $4,164,340.00 $4,201,492.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 44 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Lake and Peninsula Borough Wood Boilers Grantees Lake and Peninsula Borough (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10065 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 63 Lake Peninsula Borough Wood 2195406 402026 Final Design =8/20/08 12/31/10 Closed Heating Final Design 4 681 Lake and Peninsula Wood 7040010 402026 Construction WV 6/30/13 Active Boilers Grant 2195406:Lake Peninsula Borough Woed Heating Final Design Project Scope:The funds are for feasibility studics to install High Efficiency Low Emissions (IIELE)wood boilers in 5 com- munities to provide heat to the local schools and adjacent teacher housings.The communities to be considered are Pedro Bay, Newhalen/Iliamna,Nondalton,Kokhanok,and Port Alsworth. Project Status:The project is complete. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $77,000.00 $77,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $77,000.00 $77,000.00 Required Local Match $18,000.00 $18,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $95,000.00 $95,000.00 Grant 7040010:Lake and Peninsula Wood Boilers Project Scope:This project proposes the final design and construction for a wood boiler for the Kokhanok community.A cordwood boiler system will be used to heat two buildings:the Kokhanok Village Council Building and the Community Building.This project will deliver project scoping and contractor solicitation,permit applications and approvals,a resolution of land use and right of way issues,final system design,construction,start-up and commissioning. Prerequisites for AEA grant reimbursement are acceptance of:*Conceptual Design Report *Demonstrated acceptable ef- ficiency and emission levels for selected heating technology (Garn or equal technology)*Business/operational plan including staffing plans and a sustainable long-term fuel supply contract in each burn location. Project Status:This project is operational and heating the Kokhanok Village Council Building and the Community Building.The project will be closed out pending a final inspection. AEA will fund the final design and construction. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $250,000.00 $203,421.41 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $250,000.00 $203,421.41 Required Local Match $45,000.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $295,000.00 $203,421.41 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 45 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII New Stuyahok Heat Recovery Grantees Southwest Regional School District (Government Entity -School District) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10413 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 944 New Stuyahok Heat Recovery 7060944 403068 Construction =7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Grant 7060944:New Stuyahok Heat Recovery Project Scope:This grant consists of $486,000 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for design and construction of heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the AVEC power plant cooling system,which will involve installing heat exchangers at the plant and school boiler module with appropriate pumps and controls at both sites and 700 feet of underground piping between the plant and school boiler module. The Preliminary Heat Recovery Assessment for the AVEC Power Plant and New Stuyahok School project was completed on September 19,2012. The total project cost is $548,000 with $62,000 of in-kind contribution provided by Southwest Region School District as a match. Southwest Region School District (SRSD)is the grantee.SRSD and AVEC must finalize a heat sales agreement;a copy must be submitted to AEA before construction funds are released to grantee.Similarly,a final design must be accepted by AEA for review before construction funds are released to the grantee. The final reimbursement of grant funds will not be disbursed without an O&M reporting plan accepted by the AEA Project Manager.AEA may retain up to 10%of the contributed grant funds until the grantee has submitted an acceptable O&M reporting plan. Project Status:The construction for this project is nearing completion.Start-up is anticipated for fall 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $486,000.00 $258,159.71 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $486,000.00 $258,159.71 Required Local Match $62,000.00 $47,100.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $548,000.00 $305,259.71 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 46 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Togiak Waste Heat Recovery Project Grantees City of Togiak (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code =10363 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 858 Togiak Waste Heat Recovery 7050858 403056 Construction 7/1/12 6/30/16 Active Project Grant 7050858:Togiak Waste Heat Recovery Project Project Scope:The proposed project will design and construct a heat recovery system between the Alaska Village Electric Coop- erative (AVEC)power plant and the end-user community buildings:1)Water Treatment Plant,2)Clinic,3)Police Station,4)City Office,and 5)Old School Community Activity Building.These community buildings are within a 500 foot radius of the AVEC power plant,offering an excellent opportunity to capture a maximum amount of waste heat from the plant for hydronic heating. The new system will capture jacket water heat generated by the AVEC plant that is currently wasted to the atmosphere by power plant radiators.The recovered heat will be transferred by insulted glycol piping to the end-users.The new system will tie into the end-users heating systems using heat exchangers,control mechanisms,and any required upgrades to the existing building hydronic systems. The City of Togiak,in collaboration with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC),will construct this heat recovery system to connect waste heat from AVECs gencrating station to the water treatment plant,clinic,police station,City Office,and the Old School Community Activity Building.The project will displace approximately 13,700 gallons of diesel per year according to a 2010 Heat Recovery Analysis.A detailed Heat Recovery Analysis was completed for the City of Togiak and ANTHC in June 2010 by Alaska Energy and Engineering,Inc. Project Status:TThe City of Togiak is working with Summit Consulting to prepare 35%design drawings for a design-build project.The project was on hold as of September 2015,pending Denali Commission funding for a new AVEC powerhouse.The design will be adapted to the new powerhouse location and layout.As of January 2016,AVEC reports that it has full funding for power house construction.The city is planning on proceeding with the design of a heat recovery system. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $443,030.00 $46,660.28 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $443,030.00 $46,660.28 Required Local Match $43,150.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $486,180.00 $46,660.28 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 47 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Chignik Lagoon Hydroelectric Grantees Chignik Lagoon Village Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council),Chignik Lagoon Power Utility (Utility-Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10017 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 14.Chignik Lagoon Hydroelectric 2195389 407036 Final Design -_8/20/08 6/30/13 Closed Final Design 5 836 Packer's Creek Hydroelectric 7050836 407091 Construction =7/1/12 12/31/15 Active Project 7 1036 Packers Creek Hydroelectric 7071036 407091 Construction 7/1/14 12/31/15 Active Project Phase II Grant 2195389:Chignik Lagoon Hydroelectric Final Design Project Scope:This project is to complete permitting and final design of a hydroelectric project on Packers Creek.Surveying, stream gauging,geology investigation,construction cost estimate,turbine and generator performance specifications,and controls performance specifications will also be completed. Project Status:The portion of the project is complete.This grant will be closed with the phase 2 grant 7050836.Permitting and final design are completed As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $150,000.00 $150,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $150,000.00 $150,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $150,000.00 $150,000.00 Grant 7050836:Packer's Creck Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:The grant is to fund construction of the 177 kW run-of-river Packers Creek Hydroelectric Project to serve the community of Chignik Lagoon.The project features include a 9-foot tall concrete dam/intake structure,a 3,260 foot long penstock and access trail,a powerhouse,and a 1,750 foot long overhead power line to connect to the existing electrical distribution system. Project Status:The Project become operational in Apr 2015 and was commissioned in Aug 2015.Approximately 20k of funds remain in the grant. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,993,496.00 $1,993,496.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,993,496.00 $1,993,496.00 Required Local Match $523,000.00 $523,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,516,496.00 $2,516,496.00 Grant 7071036:Packers Creek Hydroelectric Project Phase II Project Scope:Supplemental grant funding to complete construction of the Packers Creek Hydroelectric Project. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 48 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Project Status:The Project become operational in Apr 2015 and was commissioned in Aug 2015.Approximately 106k of funds remain in the grant.Remaining work on the project includes some road and ditch maintenance in the spring of 2016 and final site restoration and de-mob. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,352,700.00 $1,847,547.43 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,352,700.00 $1,847,547.43 Required Local Match $520,000.00 $466,828.24 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,872,700.00 $2,314,375.67 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 49 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Indian Creek Hydro Grantees Technology Type HYDRO Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10043 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 1 City of Chignik (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 40 Indian Creek Hydro Feasibility 2195388 407034 Study Grant 2195388:Indian Creek Hydro Feasibility Study Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 12/31/14 Active Project Scope:Work under this grant is to study engineering,electronics,and economics of restoring the antiquated hydropower system on Indian Creek in Chignik,culminating in a feasibility report.Wetlands,hydrology,economic analysis,conceptual design, and cost estimate will be completed.The feasibility study will determine the actual potential of the resource and include conceptual design and project configuration,both of which will affect the potential energy production.Before expenditure of any grant funds, an agreement that ensures access to the resource has to be signed by City and Trident Seafoods. Project Status:The final feasibility report has been completed with recommendations to proceed with design and permitting of the proposed project.Project is in the close-out process. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $207,500.00 $194,869.92 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $207,500.00 $194,869.92 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $207,500.00 $194,869.92 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 50 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project Design and Permitting Grantees Pedro Bay Village Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type HYDRO Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10418 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 976 Knutson Creek Hydroelectric 7060976 407103 Final Design =7/1/13 5/31/16 Active Project-Design and Permitting Grant 7060976:Knutson Creek Hydroelectric Project-Design and Permitting Project Scope:Permitting and final design of a run-of-river hydro project to power and heat the community. Project Status:9/15:the grantee received FERC's notice of non-jurisdictional status.Design and permitting are ongoing. As of Sep 2015 approximately 250k in grant funds are available for the design and remaining permitting work. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $290,000.00 $41,370.58 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $290,000.00 $41,370.58 Required Local Match $2,500.00 $1,810.43 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $292,500.00 $43,181.01 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 51 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIH Nushagak Area Hydropower Project Grantees Nushagak Electric and Telephone Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Bristol]Bay AEDG Project Code 10009 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status ]6 Nushagak Area Hydropower 2195419 407035 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/14 Closed Project 3 435 Nushagak Area Hydropower 7030005 407069 Feasibility 7/1/10 W310 Active Project 2 Grant 2195419;Nushagak Area Hydropower Project Project Scope:The project scope is being amended to account for a change in the licensing process and to increase the budgets for several already approved tasks.The project originally was found to be non-jurisdictional by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).However,in the Spring of 2012,the licensing approach was changed to voluntarily fall under FERCs licensing process to provide for more certainty of process and timely responses from resource agencies.Nushagak Electric and Telephone Cooperative (NETC)has requested to use the Alternative Licensing Process.They received a FERC Preliminary Permit for the project in April 2012.The amendment increases the allocated grant budget by $1,005,000 to a new total of $2,030,000.The balance of the grant funding remains unallocated at $2,001,500.The following task budgets are increased by this amendment:Phase I Feasibility Study Lake Elva &Grant Lake ($200,000),site control ($5,000),stream gauging ($100,000),meetings ($25,000), resource study recon ($35,000)and environmental studies ($640,000).The increase in environment study funding will benefit the following resource-specific studies:fisheries,water quality,bathymetry,instream flow,wildlife and cultural resources.The engineering budget increase will support more in depth analysis based upon improved hydrology and environmental data,and be expanded to include operations modeling,LIDAR surveys and a detailed transmission line feasibility study.It is expected all deliverables for the expanded budget tasks will be completed by January 2013,at which time a go-no-go decision point will be made to evaluate the future direction for this project. Project Status:The Conceptual Feasibility Study (October 2013)has been completed and results indicated that both of the Grant Lake Project Alternatives analyzed would be economically feasible (Benefit/Cost Ratio greater than 1.0),under the economic conditions analyzed.The Lake Elva Project,however,would not be economically feasible (Benefit/Cost Ratio less than 1.0)under any of the base conditions analyzed. Recommendations for additional work include assessing load growth,integration with wind and other sources of generation, continue with the FERC licensing of the Grant Lake Project,conduct additional geotechnical investigations,and perform additional hydrological analysis particularly for winter flows. The study includes a transmission study that contradicts the finding of feasibility in the main report.Also the economical assumptions are limited to a single case that has an unrealistic growth rate for fuel cost.Overall the feasibility effort appears flawed in the scope of analysis,assumptions,conclusions,and recommendations. Enabling legislation was enacted authorizing these projects in the Wood-Tikchik State Park prior to the completion of this study and the Chikuminuk study which has been shown to be a more economical project.Further action on these projects is not expected at this time. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,873,223.18 $1,873,223.18 Other State Funding $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Total State $1,898,223.18 $1,898,223.18 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,898,223.18 $1,898,223.18 Grant 7030005:Nushagak Area Hydropower Project 2 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 52 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Project Scope:The scope of work for this grant was added and funded with uncommitted funds remaining in the existing Nushagak Hydropower Project grant,2195419, Project Status:$700,000 of the uncommitted Round I funds,2195419,were made available for completion of feasibility activities; therefore,this grant was cancelled before grant award. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 53 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Port Alsworth Hydroelectric Grantees Alaska Green Energy (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10242 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 436 Port Alsworth Hydroelectric 7030008 407073 Feasibility 7/1/10 12/31/11 Closed Construction Grant 7030008:Port Alsworth Hydroelectric Construction Project Scope:Project is to complete a reconnaissance study of a hydroelectric project on the Tanalian River near Port Alsworth. The grant consists of 2 successive phases.If findings of phase 1 indicate the project should move forward,Phase 2 will be authorized by the Authority,culminating in a reconnaissance report. Project Status:The project is closed.The grant was terminated before any funds were expended due to lack of progress by the grantee. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 54 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Tazimina Hydroelectric Project Capacity Increase Grantees Tliamna,Newhalen,Nondalton Electrical Coop.(Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10414 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 908 Tazimina Hydroelectric Project 7060908 407098 Final Design =7/1/13 6/30/16 Active Capacity Increase Grant 7060908:Tazimina Hydroelectric Project Capacity Increase Project Scope:Iliamna Newhalen and Nondalton Electric Cooperative (INNEC)will conduct a feasibility study to determine if the capacity of the existing Tazimina Hydroelectric Project should be increased by replacing either one or both of the existing turbine- generator units with larger generating units.Increased generation capacity will allow INNEC to capture additional energy that is available at the project site.Current annual generation is in excess of 4 million kWhs.Of this amount,hydropower generation currently supplies an average of 82%of the power generated,with diesel gensets providing the balance.The potential increase in available annual energy is conceptually estimated to be between 2 and 2.6 million kWhs.The existing hydropower nameplate capacity is 824 kW and it is anticipated the new total capacity could be increased up to 1,500 kW.This feasibility study will provide a detailed analysis of this estimate.Additionally,the study will analyze the existing and future markets for this new hydro energy and estimate the revenue and impact of an expanded project upon the existing INNEC power sales rate structure.Additionally,a procurement package will be prepared for the new equipment if the project is found to be feasible.The pros of this project are that the hydroelectric project has already been constructed and provisions were included in the original design to allow for a future expansion in capacity.As such,there will be no modifications required for the intake,penstock,powerhouse or tailrace.As such, the $/kW for the additional capacity is expected to be low.The con is that there might not be enough load in the three communities to economically justify the project.There are many potential customers in the service area that would benefit from excess power sales,potentially in the form of dispatchable heating.A few are,Iliamna Air Taxi,Pebble Limited Partnership,State of Alaska, City of Newhalen,City of Nondalton,Iliamna Trading and other local businesses. At this time,INNEC has an interruptible power sales agreement with Lake and Peninsula School District for the Newhalen School and Nondalton School.The Tazimina River provides the water for most of the electrical energy needs of INNEC.The Taz- imina Hydroelectric Project is a conventional run-of-river hydroelectric operation that uses the natural flow of the Tazimina River. The project has no impoundment;river flows are diverted into a penstock,through turbine-generators installed in a powerhouse, and returned to the river at the base of the falls.The Tazimina hydro plant currently has two Francis turbines made by Gilkes.Each are connected to 412 kW Kato Generators.These units are 17 years old.The remaining energy resource is diesel which is brought in intermittently by barge in the summer months and mostly flown in.The existing project is subject to regulations of both State and Federal agencies.As there will be no land disturbing activities,a minor permitting effort is expected related to replacement of the existing generating units.Authorization is expected to be required from Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The total anticipated project cost is currently estimated at $2.6 million. Project Status:The grant agreement was signed on 7/29/2013.The grant was amended in 9/15 to change the final scope,after the feasibility study,from a turbine generator replacement to increase capacity to improvements to the intake and powerhouse efficiency. The reimbursement request of Jun 2015 indicates approximately 60k in grant funds remain with the next steps continued assess- ment of improvements aimed at increasing the water intake during winter months and reducing powerhouse energy consumption. In December of 2016 consultants for the Grantee performed load and water measurements while onsite to better characterize and strategize on potential hydraulic improvements.While onsite consultants also discussed potential energy efficiency measures for the powerhouse. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 55 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $160,000.00 $99,859.55 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $160,000.00 $99,859.55 Required Local Match $30,000.00 $5,382.38 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $190,000.00 $105,241.93 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 56 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kvichak River RISEC Grantees Igiugig Village Council (Local Government) Technology Type OCEAN/RIVER Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10165 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase StartDate End Date Status 2 265 Kvichak River RISEC 2195466 408002 Feasibility 7/1/09 9/30/15 Active Feasibility and Conceptual Design Grant 2195466:Kvichak River RISEC Feasibility and Conceptual Design Project Scope:The Village of Igiugig is located at the outlet of Lake Iliamna,240 air miles southwest of Anchorage,on the southern shore of the Kvichak River.Igiugig has a year-round population of 56 (predominantly Yupik,Aleut,and Athabascan)rising in summer to about 75.Igiugig also provides goods and services to six area tourism lodges and their respective clients and workforce of 90 additional persons per week.This lake outlet location provides an ideal site for the study,testing and implementation of river-in-stream energy conversion that will also benefit other Alaska communities considering this form of renewable energy.A RISEC plant will convert available river kinetic energy into electric power,and feed into the existing Igiugig electric grid to reduce diesel fuel consumption at the Igiugig power plant. Direct beneficiaries include the Lake and Peninsula School District (LPSD)and Igiugig electric service customers. Project Status:The Igiugig Village Council (IVC)partnered with ORPC and the AEA EETF program to install the RivGen turbine in the Kvichak river.The turbine was deployed successfully and produced power during the summer.The turbine was removed in the fall.Summer of 2015 IVC again partnered with ORPC and installed the Rivgen for a second time.This deployment went exceptionally well.The turbine was pulled out in the fall.IVC has been working with FERC to move their licensing to the next stage.IVC has is currenly seeking funds to deploy version 2 of ORPCs RivGen on a long term basis. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $718,175.00 $698,552.18 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $718,175.00 $698,552.18 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $718,175.00 $698,552.18 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 57 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Chignik Lake Area Wind-Hydro Grantees Lake and Peninsula Borough (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bristo!Bay AEDG Project Code 10064 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status I 62 Chignik Lake Area 2195409 410033 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/12 Closed Wind-Hydro Final Design Grant 2195409:Chignik Lake Area Wind-Hydro Final Design Project Scope:The proposed project is a wind/hydro hybrid intertie feasibility study for Chignik Bay,Chignik Lagoon and Chignik Lake.There is existing wind data confirming class 5 wind in the area,strong enough to be a good energy source.Part of the feasibility study will involve determining the most advantageous site for wind turbines by collecting supplemental met data.The Chignik Alaska Draft Small Hydropower Feasibility Report and EIS,by the Army Corps of Engineers,July 1984,evaluated hydro resources at Packers Creek,Mud Bay Lake and Indian Creek.Study found that Indian Creek had the best potential for economical development. Project Status:The grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $74,850.60 $74,850.60 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $74,850.60 $74,850.60 Required Local Match $9,854.30 $9,854.30 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $84,704.90 $84,704.90 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 58 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Egegik Wind Feasibility Study Grantees Lake and Peninsula Borough (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10430 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 912 Egegik Wind Feasibility Study 7060912 410088 Feasibility =7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Grant 7060912:Egegik Wind Feasibility Study Project Scope:Lake and Peninsula Borough will complete a feasibility study investigating the advisability of building a wind farm along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the wind farm into the Egegik electrical grid. A minimum 12 month long meteorological study will be performed and a wind resource analysis written.Electrical load data will be gathered from the power plant to identify hourly load data and dispatchable electrical loads.Thermal load data will be collected from sites being considered for secondary loads.Geotechnical reconnaissance work will be completed.The feasibility analysis will address the diesel power plant and distribution system to identify upgrades that are needed to integrate wind power.A variety of wind turbine models and quantity configurations will be considered. Project Status:The grant is in place as of May 28,2014.Lake and Peninsula Borough is working with V3 Energy to complete the scope of work.A meteorlogical tower was purchased and installed in August 2014.After one year of data,the wind resource looks to be a Class 5 (Excellent).HOMER modeling has started.Holding discussions with community with regards to their specific goals for the wind project,especially in light of the school being closed due to low enrollment.This would reduce winter electric loads and remove a significant secondary thermal load from the proposed energy system. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $60,000.00 $40,584.18 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $60,000.00 $40,584.18 Required Local Match $6,666.00 $3,609.37 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $66,666.00 $44,193.55 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 59 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Igiugig Wind Turbine Design Grantees Igiugig Village Council (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10428 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1072 Igiugig Wind Resource 7071072 410098 TAA 9/30/16 Active Feasibility/Conceptual Design Grant 7071072:Igiugig Wind Resource Feasibility/Conceptual Design Project Scope:Igiugig Village Council will complete a feasibility study and conceptual design of a wind farm along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the wind farm into the local electrical grid.A minimum 12 month long meteorological study will be performed and a wind resource analysis written.Electrical load data will be gathered from the power plant to identify hourly load data and dispatchable electrical loads.Thermal load data will be collected from sites being considered for secondary loads.Geotechnical reconnaissance work will be completed.The feasibility analysis will address the diesel power plant and distribution system to identify upgrades that are needed to integrate wind power.A variety of wind turbine models and quantity configurations will be considered. Project Status:Lake and Peninsula Borough is working with V3 Energy to complete the scope of work.AEA is revising the earlier wind resource report to comply with current best practices.The grant agreement was executed in November 2015.AEA revision of the wind resource report is nearly complete. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $80,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $80,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $80,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 60 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kokhanok Wind -Diesel Grantees Kokhanok Electric Utilities (Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10389 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 966 Kokhanok High-penetration 7060966 410089 Construction --_7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Wind Energy Grant 7060966:Kokhanok High-penetration Wind Energy Project Scope:Kokhanok Electric will complete final design,construction and startup of any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the existing wind farm and wind-diesel components into the Kokhanok electrical grid. By the end of 2011,the high development costs of the Kokhanok wind-diesel project,funded by a 2006 Legislative Appro- priation,drove the original system designer,Sustainable Automation,out of business,The focus of this funding is to design and implement modifications that will allow a medium-penetration wind system with thewind turbines already installed. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.The grantee is reviewing bids from two subcontractors to get the system running in medium-penetration mode and demonstrate stability for six months of operation.Sustainable Power Systems,LLC has been dropped from consideration.The new grant amendment restructures the scope for Phase 1:Install new PLC controllers to auto- matically control diesel plant and allow for remote access and data collection for development in Phase 2:Complete a functioning medium penetration wind system with integrated secondary load controller to be tested by ACEP and installed in Kokhanok. The grantee is seeking additional funding from other sources to purchase a commercially ready system controller.The project is on hold until the funding determination has been made. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $185,000.00 $62,030.97 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $185,000.00 $62,030.97 Required Local Match $5,000.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $190,000.00 $62,030.97 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 61 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Lake Pen Borough Wind Feasibility Study Grantees Lake and Peninsula Borough (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10066 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 64 Lake Pen Borough Wind 2195374 410032 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/12 Active Feasibility Study Grant 2195374:Lake Pen Borough Wind Feasibility Study Project Scope:This project is a regional Resource Assessment/Feasibility Analysis/Conceptual design of Wind Power opportuni- ties around the Lake and Peninsula Borough in the communities of Pedro Bay,Port Alsworth,Egegik,Port Heiden and Pilot Point. It is designed to build upon existing wind resource assessment efforts,including wind met tower data in some communities,as well as data from existing micro-scale (10kW)wind turbines that are in operation. Project Status:The Port Heiden study is complete.The Port Alsworth and Chignik Lagoon towers were installed as of August 2010.Knight Piesold published wind resource reports for each community.The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $184,000.00 $184,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $184,000.00 $184,000.00 Required Local Match $40,000.00 $60,562.47 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $224,000.00 $244,562.47 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 62 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Levelock Wind Reconnaissance Study Lake and Peninsula Borough (Local Government)Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10429 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 6 911 Levelock Wind Reconnaissance Study Grant #AEA Project#Phase 7060911 410087 Feasibility Grant 7060911:Levelock Wind Reconnaissance Study Start Date End Date Status TAA3 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:The Lake and Peninsula Borough will complete a reconaissance level wind study in Levelock.The study will determine the advisability of performing a feasibility study to create a Wind-Diesel Conceptual Design Report. Project Status:The grant is in place as of May 28,2014.Lake and Peninsula Borough will work with V3 Energy to complete the scope of work. Lake and Peninsula Borought has added money to this project in order to install a 34 meter meterological tower to collect bankable data.The met tower was installed in July 2014.The met tower is indicating class 2 to 3 winds.A wind resource report will be written after a full year of data is collected. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Required Local Match $1,000.00 $1,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $11,000.00 $11,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 63 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI New Koliganek Wind Heat Recovery Project Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10321 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 684 New Koliganek Wind Heat Recovery Project New Koliganek Village Council (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 7040011 410072 Grant 7040011:New Koliganek Wind Heat Recovery Project Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status TAS 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:This grant consists of $105,050 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind and heat recovery feasi- bility assessment in Koliganek.A wind resourcee analysis was already completed in 2006.The grantee will complete geotechnical reconnaissance to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines.The study will also consider heat recovery from the diesel generators. Project Status:The grant in place.A draft Conceptual Design Report (CDR)has been submitted.Marsh Creek,LLC will be working with the Rural Power System Upgrades Program during the new power plant design to finalize the CDR. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $105,050.00 $77,853.48 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $105,050.00 $77,853.48 Required Local Match $7,000.00 $2,575.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $112,050.00 $80,428.48 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 64 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII New Stuyahok Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10197 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 515 New Stuyahok Wind 7030006 409025 Feasibility 7/1/10 12/31/15 Active Grant 7030006:New Stuyahok Wind Project Scope:This project will complete the feasibility assessment,including "resolution of land and regulatory issues”and "environmental analysis”for a proposed 300kW wind project with associated integration components in New Stuyahok. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.The met tower was installed on January 29,2012 at the north end of the old runway.The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)continues to collect wind resource data.Manpower and a new data card have been dispatched for 4Q2012 to recover wind data.Stuyahok Limited did not agree with the appraisal of the Old Airport land conducted by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF).There is disagreement about the value of the existing buildings on the land.This land was expected to be a key area for the placement of wind turbines.The issue will need to be resolved if construction at this site is deemed attractive after the feasibility study is completed.A draft conceptual design report (CDR)has been completed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $142,500.00 $111,583.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $142,500.00 $111,583.00 Required Local Match $7,500.00 $6,379.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $150,000.00 $117,962.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 65 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Nushagak Community Wind Power Project Grantees Nushagak Electric and Telephone Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code 10302 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase StartDate End Date Status ]9001 Dillingham Area Wind/Hydro 2195480 410019 Feasibility 6/1/08 12/31/13 Closed Assessment Grant 2195480:Dillingham Area Wind/Hydro Assessment Project Scope:This grant consists of $100,000 in Denali Commission funding from the 2008 Alternative Energy Request For Proposals.The funding will support feasibility assessment and conceptual design of integrating utility-scale wind generation into Nushagak Cooperatives electrical system.A $25,000 match is in the form of a hydroelectric and transmission study under Renewable Energy Fund grant 2195419, Project Status:The grant is in place effective October 28,2010.The grant was transferred from Bristol Bay Area Health Corp to Nushagak Cooperative.Nushagak Electric signed a contract with Marsh Creek to perform the study.A power plant visit completed by Marsh Creek.The final Hydro/Wind Integration Report written by WH Pacific has been received by AEA.The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $0.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $97,637.49 $97,637.49 Total State $97,637.49 $97,637.49 Required Local Match $21,059.37 $21,059.37 Federal Grant Funding $97,637.49 $97,637.49 Total Project Costs $118,696.86 $118,696.86 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 66 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Pilot Point Wind Power &Heat Grantees City of Pilot Point (Lecal Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol]Bay AEDG Project Code =10139 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 486 Pilot Point Wind Power &Heat 7030007 409026 Construction TAO 12/31/15 Active Grant 7030007:Pilot Point Wind Power &Heat Project Scope:This grant consists of $1,421,240 from Round III of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind construction project in Pilot Point.$201,000 in grant funds is allocated for conceptual design,final design and permitting.$1,370,240 is currently unallocated for construction.Allocation of final design funds will be made through an amendment to this grant after the conceptual design report has been accepted by the Authority.Allocation of construction funds will be made through an amendment to this grant after the 65%design report has been accepted by the Authority.The total project cost is $1,571,240 with a match of $150,000 provided by the grantee.City of Pilot Point will complete a meteorological tower study,conceptual design,final design,permitting, construction and startup of a wind farm and heat recovery boiler,along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the wind farm into the Pilot Point electrical grid.It is expected that the wind farm will be approximately 100 kW in nameplate capacity and a transmission line from the wind farm to the power plant will need to be constructed. Project Status:A meteorological study was performed from 2004-2006 with equipment attached to the Bergey wind towers, readings were taken at 10 meters and 30 meters.Over the three year period,about 50%of the data was lost and one month was not collected at all during the three year period.The calculated terrain roughness from the data was not consistent with the roughness of other studies with similar terrain and vegetation.Given the lack of consistent data,the questions regarding the calculated roughness, the placement of the data collection equipment and the off-set on the towers,there is a high probability that all the data could have been compromised.Based on these findings,and at the suggestion of AEA,the City of Pilot Point agreed to perform another meteorological study,this time using ten meter towers at multiple locations.Collecting data from multiple locations for a wind resource assessment provides the best analytical criteria for placement of the wind farm and the type(s)of turbines.The final site selection decision will also be based on site control,site access and development costs,transmission line construction costs and community preferences. An amendment to change the scope of work and budget as well as to extend the grant is in place as of September 6,2012. The grantee installed 10 meter masts at the old Bergey wind turbine site,Airport Hill and near the Post Office.A draft conceptual design report was been submitted that proposed all high penetration systems.A review of the CDR was submitted to the grantee and a revised draft CDR was submitted.Issues with the modeling and proposed systems still remained.The City decided to change contractors and a kick-off meeting was held on February 10,2015.It was agreed that most information required to finish the CDR has been collected.The contractor will provide a budget and timeline for the CDR and Design work and if necessary the grant will be amended.A budget for construction activities will not be provided until the 65%Design has been accepted by AEA. A draft CDR was submitted to AEA and the recommended project was not economically viable.A review of the CDR was supplied to the grantee and a revised CDR submitted in January 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,421,240.00 $54,243.75 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,421,240.00 $54,243.75 Required Local Match $150,000.00 $4,301.19 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,571,240.00 $58,544.94 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 67 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Port Heiden Wind Turbine Project Grantees Lake and Peninsula Borough (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Bristol Bay AEDG Project Code -10323 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 686 Port Heiden Wind Turbine 7040009 410062 Final Design =7/1/11 Active Project Grant 7040009;Port Heiden Wind Turbine Project Project Scope:Lake and Pen Borough proposed a design and construction project for a 330kW wind turbine in Port Heiden.AEA has not yet accepted a conceptual design and thus has limited funding to permitting and design work.A very-high penetration wind system was proposed without full consideration of the integration requirements. Project Status:The current diesel power house and electrical distribution system are not capable of supporting a utility-scale wind system.A RPSU conceptual design is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2015.The due diligence process has been initiated.Money from this grant may be combined with RPSU funding for a combined wind-diesel system design. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $250,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $250,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $250,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 68 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Chistochina Central Wood Heating Grantees Cheesh'na Tribal Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10018 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status |15 Chistochina Central Wood 2195380 402028 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/14 Active Heating Construction Grant 2195380:Chistochina Central Wood Heating Construction Project Scope:This is a proposed biomass project that will use wood pellets as a fuel.The system will be designed to displace 90% of the oil previously used in the facilities.The application is for Resource Assessment/Feasibility Analysis 'Conceptual Design; Final Design and Permitting;and Construction.The following will be accomplished: 1)A wood pellet-fired district hydronic heating system will be integrated with existing heating systems in 5 village buildings including Washeteria,Library,Community Hall.Tribal Office,and Clinic/Multiuse Facility. 2)A wood pellet-fired boiler will be designed and constructed in an insulated 8'x20'ocean container for the four duplex housing units and the water distribution loop nearby.This will contain boiler,hydronic pumps,and related piping. 3)The pellet-fired boiler will be connected to the building hydronic system and located in an 8'x10°enclosure of the new office building.All other buildings will have pellet stoves or furnaces retrofitted into building.Oil-fired appliances will stay as ready backups.A central silo or hopper will serve as storage for bulk pellets for all heating units.This will be filled in by commercially made pellets from the existing Dry Creek pellet mill or the new mill that will be constructed this summer in Fairbanks. Project Status:This project is in the construction phase,but is short of funds to complete the boiler installation.The community is seeking additional funding. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $500,000.00 $490,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $500,000.00 $490,000.00 Required Local Match $12,000.00 $61,107.97 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $512,000.00 ($551,107.97 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 69 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Cordova Community Biomass Grantees Native Village of Eyak (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10121 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 622 Cordova Community Biomass 7040054 402115 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/13 Closed Feasibility Grant 7040054:Cordova Community Biomass Feasibility Project Scope:The Community of Cordova is interested in pursuing a biomass heating system utilizing waste cardboard and the community burn pile as fuel sources.A previously completed pre-feasibility study by Dalson Energy concluded that the waste cardboard and burn pile did not have enough fuel to support a biomass project."A viable community-scale biomass heating system will require harvesting of local forest feedstock.” This project will conduct a biomass feasibility study in the community of Cordova that includes a resource assessment of all available fuel sources -cardboard,wood waste from the burn pile,clearing of road right-of-ways,and other potential local wood harvest options.The resource assessment will investigate sustainable harvest amounts available,land ownership,and estimated delivered cost. The project will also develop a protocol for a community energy audit and conduct a feasibility study that will examine the current heat loads and fuel usage in community buildings. Project Status:This project is complete,and identified sufficient wood supplies to support a small-scale heating system in Cordova. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $63,998.83 $63,998.83 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $63,998.83 $63,998.83 Required Local Match $3,000.00 $9,235.50 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $66,998.83 $73,234.33 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 70 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Cordova Wood Processing Plant Grantees Native Village of Eyak (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10029 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 26 Cordova Wood Processing 2195399 402027 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/09 Closed Plant-Purchase and setup Grant 2195399:Cordova Wood Processing Plant-Purchase and setup Project Scope:The Native Village of Eyak will use the grant funds for the purchase,shipping and set-up of a firewood processor in Cordova.The Native Village of Eyak has identified a specific system that will meet their needs (a Cord King Model 60,with certain upgrades as detailed in the grant application). Project Status:The project has been completed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $136,760.00 $136,760.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $136,760.00 $136,760.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $136,760.00 $136,760.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 71 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Gulkana Central Wood Heating Grantees Gulkana Village Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10005 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 2 Gulkana Central Wood Heating 2195381 402030 Construction 8/20/08 =--12/31/10 Closed Construction Grant 2195381:Gulkana Central Wood Heating Construction Project Scope:The project consists of a Final Design and Construction of wood pellet-fired heating systems to heat nine community buildings and to contribute heat to the village water distribution system.Wood pellets will be produced from the existing pellet mill. A wood pellet-fired boiler will be designed and constructed in an insulated 8'x20'ocean container.This will contain the boiler, hydronic pumps,and related piping.The new office building will have an 8'x10°enclosure with a pellet-fired boiler connected to the building hydronic system.All other buildings will have pellet stoves or furnaces retrofitted into the building.Oil-fired appliances will stay as ready backups. Project Status:This project has been completed and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $500,000.00 $500,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 72 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kenny Lake School Wood Fired Boiler Grantees Copper River School District (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10049 REF Grants Received Round App_Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1,1 -46,46 Kenny Lake School Wood 2195302 402019 Final Design -6/1/08 6/30/15 Closed Boiler-Planning &Design 4 649 Kenny Lake School Wood 7040055 402019 Construction 7/1/11 6/30/15 Active Fired Boiler Grant 2195302:Kenny Lake School Wood Boiler-Planning &Design Project Scope: AEA will contract for the planning and feasibility services related to the installation of biomass fired boilers for heating the Kenny Lake School,including a building to house the boilers and heat exchangers.Tasks to also be accomplished are the preliminary design and final design of the facility,identification of license and permit needs,surveying for the project,geo-investigation, determining site control issues,conducting public meetings related to the project and any necessary research efforts. The Copper River School District (CRSD)will provide a project coordinator that will interface with AEA,the CRSD Board and Superintendent for all input,comments,concerns,approvals,and co-ordination with school operations and maintenance staff.The project coordinator will also provide public awareness and education about the proposed project and address all issues and concerns as the project is developed.This position will also conduct periodic design reviews with CRSD staff and School Board and send formal comments to AEA and the design team. Note:Additional grant funds of $120,000 were made available from the Renewable Energy Fund to complete the feasibility assessment and final design for this project. Project Status:This project has been completed and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $120,000.00 $99,899.34 Other State Funding $2,114.55 $2,114.55 Total State $122,114.55 $102,013.89 Required Local Match $10,000.00 $17,472.04 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $132,114.55 $119,485.93 Grant 7040055:Kenny Lake School Wood Fired Boiler Project Scope:The Copper River School District (CRSD)will construct a |L8MBTU wood pellet fueled boiler at the Kenny Lake School.The project will tie into the existing heating system for the school complex and will include pellet storage. Project Status:Construction is scheduled for summer/fall 2014. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $565,485.00 $548,481.89 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $565,485.00 $548,481.89 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $565,485.00 $548,481.89 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 73 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Mentasta Woody Biomass Community Facility Space Heating Project Grantees Mentasta Traditional Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10376 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 982 Méentasta Community Facilities 7060982 402127 Construction 7/1/13 6/30/15 Active Woody Biomass Space Heating Project Grant 7060982:Mentasta Community Facilities Woody Biomass Space Heating Project Project Scope:This grant consists of $460,000 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for the design and construction of a small biomass district heating system which will supply heat to the school,teen center,council building,post office,and clinic in Mentasta.The total project cost is $510,000 with $50,000 of in-kind building contribution provided by Mentasta Traditional Council (MTC)as a match. MTC is the grantee.MTC will complete the final design,permitting,construction and startup of a small biomass district heating system to supply heat to the school,teen center,council building,post office,and clinic.Rex Goosby has been contracted by MVC to provide construction management services during the project. Project Status:This system is operational.The project is awaiting final deliverables before closeout. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $460,000.00 $460,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $460,000.00 $460,000.00 Required Local Match $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $510,000.00 $510,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 74 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Cordova Heat Recovery Grantees Cordova Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10025 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 22 Cordova Heat Recovery 2195407 403028 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/13 Closed Construction Grant 2195407:Cordova Heat Recovery Construction Project Scope:The project is to capture waste heat by installing an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)heat recovery unit on a new high-efficiency,low-emissions diesel generator,which will increase diesel generator electrical production by an additional 4-6%. The average electric production efficiency of CEC's Orca Power Plant is 13.65 kWh/gallon of diesel.CEC has already placed a deposit on and will purchase and install the new,efficient generator (characteristics:3.6 MW rated,EMD 710 series,20-cylinder). The efficiency of the new generator is expected to peak at 15 kWh/gallon.The addition of the ORC will increase the generator's fuel efficiency by nearly 20%over CEC's average fuel efficiency.The new generator will supplement CEC's existing fuel generators and meet emergency redundancy needs. Marsh Creek Energy Systems has been selected to design and manage construction of expansion of the Orca Power Plant to accommodate a new generator and heat recovery unit including installation of both units. Project Status:Since start-up,Cordova Electric has been operating almost exclusively on hydroelectric power with just short runs of the diesel system.The Organic Rankine Cycle only functions during extended runs of the diesel system and has not been required. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,780,000.00 $1,780,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,780,000.00 $1,780,000.00 Required Local Match $1,990,000.00 $2,017,652.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,770,000.00 $3,797,652.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 75 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Tatitlek Heat Recovery Project Grantees Tatitlek Village IRA Council (Utility-Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10282 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 823 Tatitlek Heat Recovery Project 7050823 403057 Construction =7/1/12 6/30/16 Active Grant 7050823:Tatitlek Heat Recovery Project Project Scope:This project will update the 2006 mechanical design and construct a heat recovery system that will supply the Tatitlek Community Center,which houses the Village IRA Council administrative offices,from the power plant,50 feet away.The generating station and administration building were designed to accommodate a heat recovery application when the power plant was refurbished in 2006,and the only phases remaining for this project are design update and construction.The project is estimated to displace 6,000 gallons of fuel oil. At the grantees request,this project will be managed by AEA.Tim Sandstrom has been assigned as the project manager. Project Status:The heat recovery is system is operational and final puch-list items are being addressed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $265,000.00 $262,153.67 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $265,000.00 $262,153.67 Required Local Match $30,800.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $295,800.00 $262,153.67 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 76 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Allison Lake Hydro Grantees Copper Valley Electric Association (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10030 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 27 Allison Lake Hydro Feasibility 2195390 407038 Feasibility 8/20/08 12/31/13 Closed Study 6 930 Allison Creek Project 7060930 407038 Construction --7/1/13 12/31/15 Active 7 1015 Allison Creek Hydroelectric 7071015 407038 Construction TANNA 12/31/15 Active Project Construction Grant 2195390:Allison Lake Hydro Feasibility Study Project Scope:This project is to fund Licensing and Feasibility and Final Design portions of the project. The project is located adjacent to the Prince William Sound,immediately south of Valdez.Allison Lake is estimated to provide approximately 35%of Copper Valley Electric Association's (CVEA)generation needs.When Allison Lake is added to the existing hydropower generated at Solomon Gulch,only 5%of CVEA power will be generated from fossil fuels.This allows CVEA to displace approximately 3,125,000 gallons of fuel per year,which equates to approximately $9,885,000 per year. CVEA entered into a Professional Services Contract with Hatch Acres Corporation to provide consulting services for a pre- feasibility study,which was completed in February of 2008.The preliminary permit to secure and maintain priority to study the power potential of Allison Lake was awarded on September 4,2008.At the conclusion of the 3-year permit,CVEA expects to file a license application for the project development. Project Status:This grant is closed.The grantee's design team has completed 100%design.The license application was filed with FERC in August 2011,and the FERC Original License was issued August 2013.CVEA received a $10M legislative grant in 2012 to add to their construction budget (grant #7910012). As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,288,000.00 $2,288,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,288,000.00 $2,288,000.00 Required Local Match $572,000.00 $573,134.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,860,000.00 $2,861,134.00 Grant 7060930:Allison Creek Project Project Scope:The Allison Creek Hydro project is funded through multiple grants and fund sources and the estimated final price of the project is $49 Million.A cap of 50%State funding has been applied to this project.This grant consists of $2,085,509 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund and $2,085,509 in cash matching funds for construction of the Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project and Copper Valley Electric Association is the grantee.A Round VII Renewable Energy Fund grant contributes $5,914,500 with an addition $5,914,500 in cash matching funds for construction of the Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project.A Legislative appropriation contributed an addition $10,000,000 to the project.Copper Valley Electric Association will finance the balance of the project. The project is run-of-river and will consist of the following primary features:a 130-foot-wide,16-foot-high diversion struc- ture on Allison Creek;a Coanda screened intake at the spillway conveying flows to the powerhouse;a 42 to 36-inch-diameter, 6,900-foot-long buried steel penstock including a 700-foot-long tunnel section;a powerhouse containing one horizontal Pelton turbine/generator unit with a total installed capacity of 6.5 megawatts;a 70.5-foot-long tailrace extending from the north side of the powerhouse to Allison Creek via a concrete channel and the existing creek bed;a 550-foot-long permanent access road to the powerhouse;and a 3.8-mile-long,25 kilovolt transmission line connecting to an existing substation.The project is estimated to January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 77 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII provide 15,057 MWh during an average year,and up to 23,300 MWh when fully subscribed.Final design drawings have been reviewed by FERC and all construction permits have been obtained. Project Status:The grant was executed on August 19,2014.During the 2014 construction season the road work was completed,the power plant structure was constructed,and work on the transmission line,penstock,generator units was performed.Construction activities restarted in April 2015 after shutting down for the winter in October 2014.Damage to the tunnel walls believed to be caused from water seapage freezing in the rock walls has been repaired.The temporary coffer dam has been completed.The turbine installation at the power plant is underway. As of the end of 2015 construction of the access road is complete and the penstock installation was underway.The remaining penstock and the diversion construction are expected to be complete by September 2016 with the project producing power shortly thereafter. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,085,509.00 $2,085,509.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,085,509.00 $2,085,509.00 Required Local Match $2,085,509.00 $2,085,509.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $4,171,018.00 $4,171,018.00 Grant 7071015:Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project Construction Project Scope:The Allison Creek Hydro project is funded through multiple grants and fund sources and the estimated final price of the project is $49 Million.A cap of 50%State funding has been applied to this project.This grant consists of $5,914,500 from Round VII of the Renewable Energy Fund and $5,914,500 in cash matching funds for construction of the Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project and Copper Valley Electric Association is the grantee.A Round VI Renewable Energy Fund grant contributes $2,085,509 with an addition $2,085,509 in cash matching funds for construction of the Allison Creek Hydroelectric Project.A Legislative appropriation contributed an addition $10,000,000 to the project.Copper Valley Electric Association will finance the balance of the project. The project is run-of-river and will consist of the following primary features:a 130-foot-wide,16-foot-high diversion struc- ture on Allison Creek;a Coanda screened intake at the spillway conveying flows to the powerhouse;a 42 to 36-inch-diameter, 6,900-foot-long buried steel penstock including a 700-foot-long tunnel section;a powerhouse containing one horizontal Pelton turbine/generator unit with a total installed capacity of 6.5 megawatts;a 70.5-foot-long tailrace extending from the north side of the powerhouse to Allison Creek via a concrete channel and the existing creek bed;a 550-foot-long permanent access road to the powerhouse;and a 3.8-mile-long,25 kilovolt transmission line connecting to an existing substation.The project is estimated to provide 15,057 MWh during an average year,and up to 23,300 MWh when fully subscribed.Final design drawings have been reviewed by FERC and all construction permits have been obtained. Project Status:The grant was executed on August 19,2014.During the 2014 construction season the road work was completed,the power plant structure was constructed,and work on the transmission line,penstock,generator units was performed.Construction activities restarted in April 2015 after shutting down for the winter in October 2014.Damage to the tunnel walls believed to be caused from water seapage freezing in the rock walls has been repaired.The temporary coffer dam has been completed.The turbine installation at the power plant is underway. As of the end of 2015 construction of the access road is complete and the penstock installation was underway.The remaining penstock and the diversion construction are expected to be complete by September 2016 with the project producing power shortly thereafter. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $5,914,500.00 =$5,914,500.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $5,914,500.00 $5,914,500.00 Required Local Match $5,914,500.00 $5,914,500.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $11,829,000.00 $11,829,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 78 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Grantees Alaska Power Company (Utility-Private) Technology Type HYDRO Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10127 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 226 Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Grant 2195462:Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Grant #AEA Project # 2195462 407060 Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status 7/1/09 12/31/11 Closed Project Scope:Project is to complete a reconnaissance study of the Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Project near Slana.Work includes stream gauging and preparing the reconnaissance engineering study that will provide information on proposed hydro scheme and layout,energy production by month,stream gauge data for two years,construction cost,cost of power production,and environmen- tal and permitting costs. Project Status:The project is closed.The grantee prepared a preliminary feasibility study after conducting a site visit.As a result of the study,the grantee concluded no alternative exhibited sufficient degree of feasibility to warrant further study.Thus,stream gauging was not completed and the grantee requested grant closure before expending all funds.Deliverable under the grant is Carlson Creek Hydroelectric Project Preliminary Feasibility Evaluation,dated December 2011,and prepared by Alaska Power & Telephone Company. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $8,811.26 $8,811.26 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $8,811.26 $8,811.26 Required Local Match $2,202.82 $2,202.82 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $11,014.08 $11,014.08 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 79 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Chenega Bay Hydro Grantees Chenega IRA Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type HYDRO Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10253 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 455 Chenega Bay Hydro Design 7030010 407071 Final Design =7/1/10 12/31/15 Active and Permitting Grant 7030010:Chenega Bay Hydro Design and Permitting Project Scope:The grant is to complete permitting and final design of a small-scale hydropower project (54 kW run-of-river)on Anderson Creek for Chenega. Project Status:Chenega was completing design documents,permits and a business plan.The grant is anticipated to be closed out in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $252,000.00 $242,231.05 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $252,000.00 $242,231.05 Required Local Match $38,500.00 $34,932.95 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $290,500.00 $277,164.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 80 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project Grantees Chitina Electric,Inc.(Utility-Private) Technology Type HYDRO Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10137 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 236 Fivemile Creek 2195456 407058 Feasibility 7/24/09 6/30/15 Active Feasibility/Conceptual Design 4 682 Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric 7040012 407058 Final Design =7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Project Grant 2195456:Fivemile Creck Feasibility/Conceptual Design Project Scope:The Alaska Energy Authority and Chitina Electric,Inc.will use the grant funds to complete feasibility study, conceptual design and permitting;with the requirement that the feasibility report affirms that a Fivemile Creek hydroelectric project near Chitina,Alaska is practical before subsequent funding is provided for conceptual design and permitting.Work includes environmental assessment,site control,permitting,penstock routing,intake structure location,turbine house,equipment selection and tail race design. On behalf of the Grantee and through a separate grant agreement funded by the Denali Commission,the Authority has previously completed conceptual design,final design,and construction is underway for the diesel powerhouse and associated distribution tie line adjacent to the mouth of Fivemile Creek.The proposed hydroelectric project would provide power to the new powerhouse. Preliminary investigation work along with initial stream gauging at Fivemile Creek mouth was previously completed in May of 2008 under the grant for the powerhouse upgrade project.A Notice to Proceed has been issued for additional stream gauging at the proposed intake location on Fivemile Creek. Project Status:The feasibility report prepared by CRW is titled "Chitina Alaska Conceptual Design Report Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project”and is dated January 13,2012. The grant was amended in Feb 2014 with the scope of work consisting of permitting documents and completion of 65%design documents.Almost all the funds under the grant have been expended and the grantee's contractor (CRW through AEA)provided drawings titled "Chitina,Alaska,Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project,65%Design Drawings,September 2014”,Permit status is not known other than FERC ordered licensing is not required (May 2012). AEA expects to perform some additional hydrological work in the spring of 2016 to shore up the feasibility analysis and address powerhouse location options with ADF&G.This grant is expected to close after remaining funds are expended to prepare a design build contract to complete the project. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $303,000.00 $302,455.47 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $303,000.00 $302,455.47 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $303,000.00 $302,455.47 Grant 7040012:Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:Chitina Electric Inc.(CEI)has been awarded $277,000 in Round IV Renewable Energy Fund (REF)grant funds to complete permitting and final design of the Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project.This 300 kW high head,run-of-river hydroelectric plant has the potential to displace a significant portion of the diesel fuel now used to generate electricity for Chitina. Chitina Electric Inc.(CEI)has been awarded $277,000 in Round IV Renewable Energy Fund (REF)grant funds to complete permitting and final design of the Fivemile Creek Hydroelectric Project.This 300 kW high head,run-of-river hydroelectric plant has the potential to displace a significant portion of the diesel fuel now used to generate electricity for Chitina.CEI received REF January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 81 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Round II funding of $303,000 to complete conceptual design and feasibility assessment of the project (#2194556).In addition to the feasibility assessment,Chitina has begun the permitting and design process using remaining feasi-bility funds.This new grant is a continuation of the work.Project permitting,obtaining site control,completion of final design and a final business plan will be completed.Permitting jurisdiction is outside the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is through the resource agencies of the State of Alaska.As requested by the grantee the Alaska Energy Authority,is administering this grant for CEI. Project Status:The conventional run of the river hydro project has completed the design phase.Chitina Electric Inc.has applied for hydro construction funds from the most recent AEA REF and USDA HECG grant programs.Once they secure construction funds the project will move into the construction phase. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $277,000.00 $159,628.96 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $277,000.00 $159,628.96 Required Local Match $500,000.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $777,000.00 $159,628.96 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 82 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Humpback Creek Hydroelectric Project Rehabilitation Grantees Cordova Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10024 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 21 Humpback Creek 2195386 407037 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/11 Closed Hydroelectric Construction 3 407 Humpback Creek 7030009 407066 Construction 7/1/10 6/30/13 Closed Hydroelectric Project Rehabilitation Grant 2195386:Humpback Creek Hydroelectric Construction Project Scope:The project is to implement construction of a state-of-the-art hydroelectric renewable energy facility on Humpback Creek that would generate up to 4 million kWh per year,meeting 16%of Cordova's annual power demand with a renewable energy resource.This amount is well below the annual amount that must presently be provided from Cordova Electric Cooperative's (CEC)diesel generators,assuring full utilization of the resource.Project partners include Cordova Electric Cooperative,the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),the Eyak Corporation,and the City of Cordova. The total cost for the Project is $11,240,238.Out of this amount,$3,840,000 occurred prior to the eligibility date of August 20, 2008,and,therefore,is not reflected in the financial reports. The current estimate for Humpback tasks from August 20,2008 to completion is $7,400,238.FEMA is estimated to contribute $2,970,000 for activities commencing after August 20,2008.The Alaska Energy Authority grant totals $4,000,000.Cordova Electric Cooperative is committed to approximately $430,238.Note that contingency was excluded from the estimate for tasks from August 20,2008 through completion,and Cordova Electric Cooperative will bear the risk of the additional cost of change orders,contingencies in labor and/or materials,etc. The grant funds will be used to construct the access road,tunnel,penstock,power and communications,intake structure,and dam with an estimated cost of $7,400,238 as noted above.This work commences on August 20,2008 through completion on January 13,2010. Project Status:This project is complete and the grant is closed. Cordova Electric Cooperative's Humpback Creek Project went into revenue service on July 13,2011.The project has operated reliably with no downtime since being placed in operation in July 2011.Commissioning was more labor and cost intensive than anticipated in part to the plant being idle for five years.Once the plant was placed in normal operation,the operations and main- tenance expenses decreased considerably.The operations costs have been approximately 25%of the fuel savings to date.Annual production is anticipated to exceed 4,000,000 kWh per year. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Required Local Match $3,400,238.00 $3,402,483.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $7,400,238.00 $7,402,483.00 Grant 7030009:Humpback Creek Hydroelectric Project Rehabilitation Project Scope:Cordova Electric Cooperative (CEC)is requesting $4 million to implement a construction-ready,state-of-the-art hydroelectric facility on Humpback Creek that would generate up to 4 million kWh per year,meeting 16%of Cordova's annual energy needs with a renewable energy source.CEC operates an isolated electric system and therefore is solely responsible for serving its 1,560 customers.Cordova's high electricity costs have been cited in several formal and informal community planning January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 83 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII documents as a primary inhibitor of economic development,and this project would assist in making electricity rates more affordable for residents and businesses as well as displacing diesel fuel,and reducing our particulate emissions.Competitive bids for project construction exceeded expected cost by $5,500,000,so CEC is requesting additional funding to that provided in the Authority's Round 1 Renewable Energy grant. Cordova Electric Cooperative proposes to use the Renewable Energy Fund grant to complete relocation and replacement of the intake structure for the Humpback Creek hydro project,which was destroyed by both a fire in 2005 and flood in 2006.AEA previously awarded the Cordova Electric Cooperative $4 million in Round I for this work;however,the installed cost of the project has increased to $17,621,878 since construction bids came in much higher than expected.Cordova Electric Cooperative has awarded a construction contract and the project is now on schedule for completion by January 2011.There is substantial support from the local Native organization Eyak and fish processers.In addition,the federal agency,FEMA,has provided funding for the project. All permits,including a FERC license to construct are in place for the rebuild. Project Status:This project is complete and the grant is closed. Cordova Electric Cooperative's Humpback Creek Project went into revenue service on July 13,2011.The project has operated reliably with no downtime since being placed in operation in July 2011.Commissioning was more labor and cost intensive than anticipated in part to the plant being idle for five years.Once the plant was placed in normal operation,the operations and main- tenance expenses decreased considerably.The operations costs have been approximately 25%of the fuel savings to date.Annual production is anticipated to exceed 4,000,000 kWh per year. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,000,000.00 -$4,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Required Local Match $5,805,000.00 $5,805,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $9,805,000.00 $9,805,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 84 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Tatitlek Wind/Hydro Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Copper River/Chugach AEDG Project Code 10212 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 316 Tatitlek Wind/Hydro Feasibility Assessment Tatitlek Village IRA Council (Utility-Government) Grant #AEA Project # 2195461 410052 Grant 2195461:Tatitlek Wind/Hydro Feasibility Assessment Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status 7/1/09 6/30/12 Closed Project Scope:This is a grant for feasibility and reconnaissance including:transporting and installing a met tower;studying the wind resource for one year;conducting a geotechnical investigation to determine the soil conditions and needed engineering at the site,and performing a hydroelectric resource assessment.A conceptual design will be created based on the outcome of the met tower recordings,hydroelectric potential and geotechnical investigation. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.A wind resource assessment began in Summer 2010.TDX did a community visit and site scouting,May 31,2010 to June 1,2012.there was a site visit to install anemometers on the ferry dock light tower and on a hill above the water tank on July 21,2010 and July 23,2010.The data shows only high class 1 winds even though there are some strong wind eventsfrom time to time.AEA recommends the community move toward biomass energy given the local resources. The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $51,974.47 $51,974.47 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $51,974.47 $51,974.47 Required Local Match $5,273.05 $5,273.05 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $57,247.52 $57,247.52 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 85 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Old Harbor Hydroelectric Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Kodiak AEDG Project Code 10074 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase 1 73 Old Harbor Hydroelectric Final 2195431 407039 Design 4 644 Old Harbor Hydroelectric Project Feasibility 8/20/08 7040014 407039 Final Design =7/1/11 Grant 2195431:Old Harbor Hydroelectric Final Design Start Date End Date Status 12/31/13 Closed 12/31/13 Closed Project Scope:This project is to conduct FERC licensing and permitting activities for the Old Harbor Hydroelectric project.Tasks that will be completed with this grant include a site visit,feasibility report,Phase I of permitting (FERC PAD),FERC scoping meetings,FERC study plan,and Phase II of permitting (field studies and initial study report). Project Status:The project phase is complete.All tasks have been completed and all deliverables have been received and accepted. The phase completed the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Old Harbor Hydroelectric Project Reconnaissance and Feasibility Study by Hatch and dated July 2011,FERC Pre-Application Document,Scoping Meetings,Proposed Study Plan and initial FERC fieldwork. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $225,000.00 $225,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $225,000.00 $225,000.00 Required Local Match $25,000.00 $38,454.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $250,000.00 $263,454.00 Grant 7040014:Old Harbor Hydroelectric Project January 29,2016 Project Scope:Project is to complete engineering and surveying tasks for Phase II of FERC licensing and preliminary design. FERC License Application Exhibit F,Exhibit G (Survey Control and R-O-W maps),and geotechnical investigation will be com- pleted.Draft drawings (65%design)and specifications,including access road design,project transient analysis and hydraulic calculations,pipeline sizing,alignment and profile,anchorage and thrust block design will be prepared.A construction cost esti- mate will also be completed with this grant. Project Status:Grantee revised the FERC Draft License Application (DLA)to address FERC,USFWS,and ADF&G comments. Anticipate completing revisions to the DLA and submitting the License Application to FERC October 31,2013. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $237,500.00 $237,500.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $237,500.00 $237,500.00 Required Local Match $12,500.00 $12,500.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $250,000.00 $250,000.00 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 86 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Terror Lake Unit 3 Hydroelectric Project Grantees Kodiak Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Private) Technology Type HYDRO Region Kodiak AEDG Project Code 10118 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 215 Terror Lake Capacity -2195460 407059 Final Design -_7/1/09 12/31/12 Closed Feasibility/Conceptual Design 3 401 Terror Lake Unit 3 7030011 407068 Final Design -7/1/10 12/31/12 Closed Hydroelectric Project 4 653 Terror Lake Unit 3 7040013 407059 Construction =7/1/11 6/30/14 Closed Hydroelectric Project 2 Grant 2195460:Terror Lake Capacity -Feasibility/Conceptual Design Project Scope:The Terror Lake Unit 3 Hydroelectric Project is to install a third hydro turbine capable of producing an additional 11.25 megawatts (MW)in the existing Terror Lake Plant.The original engineers of the Terror Lake facility had the foresight to design the facility for expansion to three turbines.The original design assumed one day additional capacity would be required. Terror Lake is KEA's primary generation source and is located approximately 25 miles southwest of the City of Kodiak and is within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.The current capacity of Terror Lake has been surpassed by Kodiak's growing load demand.Without the additional hydropower capacity,the synergistic relationship of more renewable variable energy sources and water cannot be fully realized.Expanding the capacity of Terror Lake will significantly enhance the stability of KEA's isolated grid system and reduce KEA's dependence on diesel fuel by providing ample backup capacity to cover peak loads and outage backup for the other two hydro turbine generator units. Feasibility/Conceptual Phase:The project is to complete a feasibility analysis and conceptual design to install a third hydro- electric turbine generator unit in an existing bay of the powerhouse located at Terror Lake.A current analysis will identify the regulatory,engineering,and operational issues involved in expanding the facility's capacity.Upon its successful completion,Ko- diak Electric Association will initiate the necessary environmental impact studies in order to develop an appropriate conceptual design for the engineering and operational modifications to the Terror Lake system. Project Status:KEA received the FERC License Amendment.The project phase is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $224,418.68 $224,418.68 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $224,418.68 $224,418.68 Required Local Match $224,418.68 $224,418.68 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $448,837.36 $448,837.36 Grant 7030011:Terror Lake Unit 3 Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:The Terror Lake Unit 3 Hydroelectric Project is to install a third hydro turbine capable of producing an additional 11.25 megawatts (MW)in the existing Terror Lake Plant.The original engineers of the Terror Lake facility had the foresight to design the facility for expansion to three turbines.The original design assumed one day additional capacity would be required. Terror Lake is KEA's primary generation source and is located approximately 25 miles southwest of the City of Kodiak and is within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.The current capacity of Terror Lake has been surpassed by Kodiak's growing load demand.Without the additional hydropower capacity,the synergistic relationship of more renewable variable energy sources and water cannot be fully realized.Expanding the capacity of Terror Lake will significantly enhance the stability of KEA's isolated grid system and reduce KEA's dependence on diesel fuel by providing ample backup capacity to cover peak loads and outage backup for the other two hydro turbine generator units. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 87 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Final Design:Project is to assist with the completion of the final design and bid document development.Once complete,KEA intends to initiate the construction phase of the third turbine for the Terror Lake facility. Project Status:KEA received the FERC License Amendment.This phase is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $248,160.00 $248,160.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $248,160.00 $248,160.00 Required Local Match $200,000.00 $200,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $448,160.00 $448,160.00 Grant 7040013:Terror Lake Unit 3 Hydroelectric Project 2 Project Scope:The Terror Lake Unit 3 Hydroelectric Project is to install a third hydro turbine capable of producing an additional 11.25 megawatts (MW)in the existing Terror Lake Plant.The original engineers of the Terror Lake facility had the foresight to design the facility for expansion to three turbines.The original design assumed one day additional capacity would be required. Terror Lake is KEA's primary generation source and is located approximately 25 miles southwest of the City of Kodiak and is within the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.The current capacity of Terror Lake has been surpassed by Kodiak's growing load demand.Without the additional hydropower capacity,the synergistic relationship of more renewable variable energy sources and water cannot be fully realized.Expanding the capacity of Terror Lake will significantly enhance the stability of KEA's isolated grid system and reduce KEA's dependence on diesel fuel by providing ample backup capacity to cover peak loads and outage backup for the other two hydro turbine generator units. Construction:Project is for construction of the third hydropower turbine -generator unit in an empty bay within the existing powerhouse of the Terror Lake Hydroelectric Facility on Kodiak Island. Project Status:Construction activities for Terror Lake Unit 3 addition have been completed and the unit has been commissioned. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $3,751,840.00 -$3,751,840.00 Other State Funding $3,750,000.00 -$3,750,000.00 Total State $7,501,840.00 $7,501,840.00 Required Local Match $7,590,927.82 $7,590,927.82 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $15,092,767.82 $15,092,767.82 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 88 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Pillar Mountain Wind Project Grantees Kodiak Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Private) Technology Type WIND Region Kodiak AEDG Project Code 10099 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 0,1 -1,103 Pillar Mountain Wind Project -2195371 410025 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/09 Closed Construction 5 803 'Pillar Mountain High 7050803 410082 Construction =7/1/12 6/30/13 Closed Penetration Wind Project Grant 2195371:Pillar Mountain Wind Project -Construction Project Scope:The scope of this project is to fund the costs associated with purchasing and transporting turbines for up to $1,000,000. The Pillar Mountain Wind Project,both Phase I and Phase II,proposes to construct and operate a four and a half to nine MW wind farm utilizing up to six wind turbines located on the ridgeline of Pillar Mountain. The project design for Phase I involves the installation of the first three wind turbines at sites T4,T5,T6,and the buried installation of a 25 KV line connecting to High Substation.The power line will follow an existing single-phase line currently providing power to antennas on Pillar Mountain. Tetra Tech EC,Inc.will be responsible for the design and construction of the environmental,civil engineering,and turbine installation portion of the project.EPS,Inc.and Dryden &La Rue,Inc.will be responsible for grid interconnection design.KEA and EPS will be responsible for the installation of the grid interconnection for the project. The majority of permits have been obtained.The necessary permits that have yet to be issued include the State of AK Land Lease from the Department of Natural Resources,City of Kodiak easements,and the Kodiak Island Borough building permit. Project Status:The project was completed in August 2009 As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Required Local Match $1,000,000.00 $1,000,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $5,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 Grant 7050803:Pillar Mountain High Penetration Wind Project Project Scope:Kodiak Electric Association (KEA)will expand their current wind farm from three to six GE 1.5 MW SLE turbines. The total nameplate capacity of the expanded system will be 9 MW.KEA will also install an Extreme Battery system to act as a bridge between the variable generation of the wind and the response of the Terror Lake Hydro generators.A protective coating will be added to turbine blades for all 6 turbines that will reduce leading-edge erosion. Project Status:The wind turbine construction is complete and commissioning finished in mid September 2012.Battery construc- tion and commissioning is complete,setting the two dynamic power units on their pads.The substation upgrade was completed in late September 2012 and went online in early October.A change order was made with Xtreme Power systems for the addition of a Clean Agent FE-25 unit fire suppression systems in light of the Kahuku wind farm battery system fire in early August 2012.Each fire suppression unit costs $55k.Testing of the system successfully supported a 3.4MW trip. The grant was closed on March 1,2013. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 89 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $7,800,000.00 $7,800,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $7,800,000.00 $7,800,000.00 Required Local Match $7,800,000.00 -$7,800,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $15,600,000.00 $15,600,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 90 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Atmautluak Washeteria Heat Recovery Project Grantees Atmautluak Traditional Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10405 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 935 Atmautluak Washeteria Heat 7060935 403063 Construction =7/1/13 6/30/16 Active Recovery Project Grant 7060935:Atmautluak Washeteria Heat Recovery Project Project Scope:This grant consists of $350,000 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for construction of heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the existing electrical power plant to the Washeteria and is expected to reduce the fuel oil usage by 4,395 gallons per year,nearly offsetting the total fucl oil usage.The recovered heat fluid is pumped through arctic pipe to the end user and is tied into the end-user heating system using a plate heat exchanger.The waste heat infrastructure will include waste heat transmission lines and upgrades necessary in the power house and Washeteria. The total project cost is $360,500 with $10,500 of in-kind contribution provided by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)as a match. Atmautluak Traditional Council (ATC)is the grantee.ANTHC will provide project/construction services for this project as an in-kind match,$10,500.ANTHC and the Atmautluak Traditional Council will execute a Cooperative Project Agreement (CPA)to define each entitys role in the project scope.The CPA must be accepted by AEA prior to the release of construction funds. The final reimbursement of grant funds will not be disbursed without an O&M reporting plan accepted by AEA.AEA may retain up to 10%of the contributed grant funds until the grantee has submitted an acceptable O&M reporting plan. Project Status:This project was constructed by ANTHC.AEA completed connections to new AEA provided power house in 2015. A handover from ANTHC to AEA took place in June 2015 concurrent with the power plant completion by AEA.The grant is being closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $350,000.00 $349,999.97 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $350,000.00 $349,999.97 Required Local Match $10,500.00 $10,744.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $360,500.00 $360,743.97 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 91 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Emmonak Heat Recovery System Grantees City of Emmonak (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10439 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1061 Emmonak Heat Recovery 7071061 403072 TAN 12/31/17 Active System Grant 7071061:Emmonak Heat Recovery System Project Scope:This grant consists of $689,300 from Round 7 of the Renewable Energy Fund for permitting,design,and construc- tion of a heat recovery system in the community of Emmonak.The total project cost is $709,977 with $20,677 provided by the grantee as a match.; This project will provide recovered heat from the existing electrical power plant to the water treatment plant,the City Office, and the Boys and Girls Club.The estimated fuel oil savings to these facilities is projected to be 18,879 gallons of heating oil per year. Project Status:CRW has completed 65%of the design. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $689,300.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $689,300.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $20,677.00 $454.57 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $709,977.00 $454.57 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 92 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant &Community Store for Marshall Grantees City of Marshall (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10409 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 940 Marshall Heat Recovery -7060940 403066 Construction TAZ 12/31/16 Active Water Treatment Plant and Community Store Grant 7060940:Marshall Heat Recovery -Water Treatment Plant and Community Store Project Scope:This grant consists of $183,200 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for design and construction of heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the existing electrical power plant to the water treatment plant (WTP)and village store.To provide maximum recovered heat benefit,the piping in the WTP needs to be reconfigured,and the heat recovery controls need to be replaced.New work will include adding a hydronic unit heater and a BTU meter for billing.A bypass line around the heat exchanger in the power plant will be installed with a modulating valve to prevent back pressure against the generator engines.The proposed design will modify piping so that the heat recovery system serves the entire WTP building load,and the three-way valve will be replaced with a heat injection pump. It is expected to reduce the fuel oil usage of the facilities by 7,700 gallons per year,fully offsetting the fuel oil usage.The feasibility study for this project was completed in 2012. The total project cost is $189,200 with $6,000 of in-kind contribution provided by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)as a match.ANTHC will be providing project and program management services. The City of Marshall is the grantee.The City of Marshall and the power utility must finalize a heat sales agreement;a copy must be submitted to AEA before construction funds are released to grantee.Similarly,a final design must be accepted by AEA for review before construction funds are released to the grantee. The final reimbursement of grant funds will not be disbursed without an O&M reporting plan accepted by the AEA Project Manager.AEA may retain up to 10%of the contributed grant funds until the grantee has submitted an acceptable O&M reporting plan. Project Status:This heat recovery system is operational and is awaiting final deliverables for close-out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $183,200.00 $167,833.76 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $183,200.00 $167,833.76 Required Local Match $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $189,200.00 $173,833.76 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 93 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant and Washeteria of Kwinhagak Grantees Native Village of Kwinhagak (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10407 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 937 Kwinhagak Heat Recovery -7060937 403064 Construction 7/1/13 12/31/16 Active Water Treatment Plant and Washeteria Grant 7060937:Kwinhagak Heat Recovery -Water Treatment Plant and Washeteria Project Scope:This grant consists of $668,350 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for design and construction of heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the existing Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)power plant to the Washeteria and combined utility building.The estimated fuel savings of the combined utility building and Washeteria is projected to be 14,200 gallons of heating oil per year by adding marine jackets to the AVEC generators to increase available recovered heat. If practical an electric boiler will be added to pick up excess wind capacity when available.Air vents,thermometers,pressure gauges,drain valves,and pressure relief valves will also be added,including a BTU meters in each building.The system will also provide freeze protection in the event a users boiler system temperature falls below a minimum temperature,typically between 50-100 degrees F,The feasibility study for this project was completed in 2012. The total project cost is $688,400 with $20,050 of in-kind contribution provided by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)as a match.ANTHC will be providing project and program management services.ANTHC and the Native Village of Kwinhagak will execute a Cooperative Project Agreement (CPA)to define each entitys role in the project scope.The CPA must be accepted by AEA prior to the release of construction funds. Native Village of Kwinhagak is the grantee.Native Village of Kwinhagak and the power utility must finalize a heat sales agreement;a copy must be submitted the Authority before construction funds are released to grantee.Similarly a final design must be accepted by the Authority for review before construction funds are released to the grantee. A 65 percent final design,which includes any necessary contracts must be complete and accepted by AEA prior to release of funds for materials requiring long lead time items. A 95%final design must be complete and accepted by AEA prior to release of construction funds.The 95%design must include a narrative,along with attached drawings and specifications as required to establish function of all major components within the biomass system.The 95%design will contain adequate system and component definition to manage construction of the project. The final reimbursement of grant funds will not be disbursed without an O&M reporting plan accepted by the AEA Project Manager.AEA may retain up to 10%of the contributed grant funds until the grantee has submitted an acceptable O&M reporting plan. Project Status:The construction of this project is nearing completion with an anticipated start-up of fall 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $668,350.00 $99,883.84 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $668,350.00 $99,883.84 Required Local Match $20,050.00 $20,050.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $688,400.00 $119,933.84 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 94 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant/Washeteria Building for Tuntutuliak Grantees Native Village of Tuntutuliak (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10411 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1085 Tuntutuliak Heat Recovery 7071085 403075 TANG 12/31/17 Active Grant 7071085:Tuntutuliak Heat Recovery Project Scope:Provide a heat recover system connecting the existing power house to community buildings.ANTHC will be managing the project Project Status:The grant was executed in December 2014 to ANTHC for design-build project.ANTHC is beginning the design process. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $455,600.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $455,600.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $13,669.00 $4,729.58 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $469,269.00 $4,729.58 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 95 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Nunam Iqua Heat Recovery Project Grantees City of Nunam Iqua (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10438 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1052 Nunam Iqua Heat Recovery 7071052 403074 TWWN4 12/31/15 Active Project Grant 7071052:Nunam Iqua Heat Recovery Project Project Scope:Use heat from new Power Plant to provide heat to the WTP,Clinic,Motel,Community Hall and Store. Project Status:Project was completed and operational in early October,2015,with exception of installation of BTU Meters that will be installed this summer.Have had a few issues with the system including leaks and temperature controls in a couple of buildings.Final repairs were completed in early January,2016 and the system is operating.Heat recovered from the Power Plant is adequate to meet the demands of all 5 buildings,except in extreme cold at which case the store system switches to oil fired heat. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $450,000.00 $438,250.13 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $450,000.00 $438,250.13 Required Local Match $117,000.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $567,000.00 $438,250.13 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 96 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Russian Mission Heat Recovery System Grantees City of Russian Mission (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10351 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 844 Russian Mission Heat 7050844 403059 Construction TAA 12/31/15 Active Recovery System Grant 7050844:Russian Mission Heat Recovery System Project Scope:This project will provide the final design and construction of a heat recovery that will utilize waste heat from the existing Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)power plant for use at the WTP and three LYSD teacher housing units in Russian Mission.The design will be developed based on recommendations from the Russian Mission,Alaska Heat Recovery study that was completed by Alaska Energy and Engineering,Inc.(AE&E).The construction will include retrofitting the AVEC generators and installing a waste heat transmission line,circulation pumps,heat exchangers,and other system appurtenances.The project will involve coordination with the AVEC,the City,LYSD,the Alaska Native Health Consortium (ANTHC),as well as the Alaska Rural Utility Collaborate (ARUC). Project Status:The engineering design is in progress through the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.ANTHC is anticipating a shortage of funds to complete the construction and is pursuing other funding opportunities. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $555,000.00 $29,708.33 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $555,000.00 $29,708.33 Required Local Match $32,000.00 $28,797.51 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $587,000.00 $58,505.84 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 97 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VUI Sleetmute Heat Recovery -Power Plant to Water Plant Grantees Sleetmute Traditional Council (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10355 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 848 Sleetmute Heat Recovery -7050848 403058 Construction 7/1/12 6/30/16 Active Power Plant to Water Plant Grant 7050848:Sleetmute Heat Recovery -Power Plant to Water Plant Project Scope:This project will provide the final design and construction of a heat recovery that will utilize the heat from the engines at the Middle Kuskokwim Electric Plant and send it to the water treatment plant to heat the building,the circulated water loops,and the water storage tank.Sleetmute Traditional Council,in collaboration with ANTHC,proposes to construct a waste heat from the Middle Kuskokwim Electric generating station to the water treatment plant.The project will displace approximately 1,779 gallons of diesel per year according to a 2010 Heat Recovery Analysis. The Middle Kuskokwim Electric Power Plant and the Sleetmute water treatment plant are located in Sleetmute.A feasibility study has been done for this project as part of an energy audit of the water treatment plant,and the design will be completed soon with other funds.AEA will work with the grantee to ensure that building energy efficiency is addressed in conjunction with this project.AEA funding is only being provided for construction. Project Status:This project is operational.The project will closeout pending of the final inspection. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $126,682.00 $122,911.15 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $126,682.00 $122,911.15 Required Local Match $6,667.00 $6,667.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $133,349.00 $129,578.15 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 98 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII St.Mary's Heat Recovery System Grantees City of St.Mary's (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10445 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1043 St.Mary's Heat Recovery 7071043 403073 TNA 12/31/16 Active System Grant 7071043:St.Mary's Heat Recovery System Project Scope:This grant is for design and construction of heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the existing AVEC electrical power plant and deliver it to the city shop;water circulation loops;Cold Storage/Hotel;and City Office Building. The project is expected to reduce the fuel oil usage by 15,700 gallons per year,nearly offsetting the total fuel oil usage.The recovered heat fluid is pumped through arctic pipe to the end user and is tied into the end-user heating system using a plate heat exchanger.The waste heat infrastructure will include waste heat transmission lines and upgrades necessary in the power house and each facility served. Project Status:CRW has completed the 65%design. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $735,200.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $735,200.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $22,057.00 $454.57 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $757,257.00 $454.57 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 99 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kisaralik/Chikuminuk Hydro Grantees Association of Village Council Presidents (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10115 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 210 Kisaralik/Chikuminuk Hydro =2195447 407056 Feasibility 7/1/09 6/30/11 Closed Grant 2195447;Kisaralik/Chikuminuk Hydro Project Scope:The project is to prepare a preliminary feasibility study of hydroelectric development at the Kisaralik/Lake Chiku- minuk area in the Kuskokwim region.A report will be prepared to confirm:project hydrology &output,conceptual design, proposed schedule,land status &transmission routing,costs,environmental impact &permitting,and path forward.A site visit, public meetings,geotechnical analysis,and assessment of regional wholesale utility planning will also be done. Project Status:The grant is complete.The reconnaissance report titled Kisaralik River and Chikuminuk Lake Reconnaissance and Preliminary Hydropower Feasibility Study,dated May 2011,and prepared by MWH has been accepted. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $229,952.00 $229,952.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $229,952.00 $229,952.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $229,952.00 $229,952.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 100 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Scammon Bay Hydro Design &Engineering Grantees City of Scammon Bay (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10354 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 847 Scammon Bay Hydro Design 7050847 407092 Final Design =7/1/12 12/31/14 Active &Engineering Grant 7050847:Scammon Bay Hydro Design &Engineering Project Scope:The City of Scammon Bay will use the $80,793 Round V Renewable Energy Fund grant,and $2,793 of in-kind matching funds,to assess the feasibility of and prepare conceptual design drawings of a 331 kW run-of-river hydroelectric power project on Ekashluak Creek to serve the community.Ekashluak Creek is located in the Askinuk Mountains,eleven miles west of Scammon Bay.The City and hydro site are located in the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge.The power system in Scammon Bay is owned and operated by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC).AVEC and several other entities provided letters of support for the grant.Hydroelectric development for Scammon Bay has been studied several times in the past.The most recent study was completed in 2003.That study found that a hydroelectric project at Ekashluak Creek could reduce diesel electrical generation significantly.Stream gage data was collected for 13 months at 2-hour intervals and indicated flow near the mouth of the creek ranged from 11 to 78 cfs.The project was estimated to cost $3.68M (2003 dollars)and annually generate up to 2.5 GWh, of which approximately |GWh was useable.It is possible more of this excess energy could be used in Scammon Bay today. The proposed Ekashluak Creek project has risks that need to be understood and some remaining unanswered questions that this study can help to resolve.This feasibility study will address,but it is not limited to,the following:anadromous or resident fish presence in the affected reach of the creek,suitability of geology at the proposed project intake and powerhouse sites,access to the project area for construction and system maintenance,transmission line routing,agency lead if the project moves on to licensing and permitting,the projects current economics,and estimated cost of power in comparison to diesel generation.The study will also complete conceptual design of the proposed project.If the study of Ekashluak Creek does not appear to be a viable site for hydroelectric development,a second smaller stream,which is located near Scammon Bay and serves as the source of the community water supply,can be reviewed for its hydroelectric potential.This stream has been studied as a potential hydroelectric power site in the past.Additionally,a new road recently constructed east of town may provide access to alternative hydropower sites that can also be investigated in this study.The City of Scammon Bay intends to designate Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)as its agent for the purposes of accomplishing the tasks funded by this grant.The hydropower engineering for this grant is expected to be conducted by an engineering consultant whose resume was provided in the application. Project Status:The Grantee completed the work and issued a final feasibility report titled Hillside Creek Project,Final Draft Report For Hydroelectric Feasibility Study,Scammon Bay,AK,ANTHC 14-C-81313,Rev.0,September 15,2014. The report found that the Hillside Creek hydroelectric project is a viable addition to electric generation in Scammon Bay that should be investigated further through design and permitting efforts.The proposed project resulting from the report has the following configuration: Intake Watershed Area 0.73 sq mi Static Head 480 ft Hydraulic Capacity 6.0 cfs Pipeline Length 4300 ft Pipeline Diameter 16 in Transmission Length 0 mi Min Operational Flow 0.45 cfs Net Efficiency 82%Nominal Capacity 188 kW Annual Energy Potential 755,790 kWh Displaced Diesel Energy 646,537 kWh Future work should include a focus on stream flow data collection,conceptual design improvement,community and other stake- holder consultation,initial permitting actions,land acquisition,potable water system integration,and compatibility and economics with wind generation and diesel heat recovery projects.Project design would follow if it is decided to construct the project. The hydrology data is not adequate to recommend a project size for final design and permitting.Collection of stream flow data on Hillside Creek will be required if the project proceeds to design and permitting.It is recommended to install a stream gauge and collect 2 to 3 years of flow data for project design and permitting. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 101 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $80,723.00 $79,636.86 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $80,723.00 $79,636.86 Required Local Match $2,793.00 $2,792.63 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $83,516.00 $82,429.49 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 102 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Lime Village Photovoltaic System Retrofit Start Date End Date Status TWN Closed Grantees Lime Village Traditional Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase 4 607 Lime Village Photovoltaic 7040018 411005 Feasibility Retrofit Grant 7040018:Lime Village Photovoltaic Retrofit Project Scope:This project will look at the feasibility of retrofitting an existing 12kW solar-battery-diesel system in Lime Village. The system was installed in 1999-2001 with donations by British Petroleum and Siemens for the PV panels.Although the panels are reportedly operable,the charger-inverter and control system does not work.The status of the 100 kWh lead acid battery system is unknown. Project Status:Project was in proposal status pending a rebuild of the diesel power system.The appropriated Renewable Energy Fund budget for this project is $25,000,with no required local match. This project was canceled by AEA on 7/25/14 due to a lack of response from the community. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $25,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $25,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $25,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 103 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Akiachak Wind Grantees Akiachak Native Community/Akiachak Ltd.(Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10111 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 669 Akiachak Wind Feasibility &|7040057 410078 Feasibility =7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Conceptual Design Grant 7040057:Akiachak Wind Feasibility &Conceptual Design Project Scope:This grant consists of $110,000 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind feasibility analysis, resource assessment and conceptual design.The total project cost is $125,000 with a match of $15,000 provided by the grantee. Akiachak Native Community/Akiachak Limited will install a wind-measuring meteorological (met)tower to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines in Akiachak.The work will involve obtaining a letter of non-objection for placement of the wind tower,permitting plan,installing the met tower purchased with previous AEA funds and studying the wind resource for a minimum of one year.On completion of the wind study the met tower will be dismantled and returned to AEA. Akiachak Native Community/Akiachak Limited will install instrumentation necessary to monitor the power plant,distribution system,and possible secondary load(s)(e.g.dispatchable electrical loads and heat loads)in order to adequately model the Akiachak electrical demand,power system,and heat loads for a minimum of one year.Akiachak Native Community/Akiachak Limited will review the current power generation,distribution and control systems to determine necessary upgrades for the integration of wind power. A final report detailing the findings of these tasks along with recommendations for next steps will be submitted to the Authority. Project Status:The grant is in place.The grantee has chosen to work with WH Pacific as their contractor.The meteorological (met)tower was installed June 6,2012. After one year of data collection the wind resource does not appear to support a feasible wind project.However,wind varies annually and it is not uncommon to measure the wind resource at a location for more than one year.Also,technology is advancing that allows for the development of lesser wind regimes.Additional wind data,coupled with data from the power plant and possible secondary loads,may indicate a viable wind project or demonstrate that another technology is more appropriate for use in Akiachak. Acknowledging that a viable wind project may not be possible in Akiachak,a full Conceptual Design Report will not be required of the grantee.Instead these funds will be used to perform a rigorous data collection campaign to support future wind or other energy projects. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $110,000.00 $71,333.96 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $110,000.00 $71,333.96 Required Local Match $15,000.00 $7,047.35 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $125,000.00 $78,381.31 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 104 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Atmautluak Wind Renewable Energy Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10314 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 673 Atmautluak Wind Renewable Energy Grant #AEA Project # 7040002 410065 Grant 7040002:Atmautluak Wind Renewable Energy Atmautluak Traditional Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Phase Start Date End Date Status Feasibility WV 12/31/13 Closed Project Scope:This project will complete a wind conceptual design report and conduct geotechnical analysis in Atmautluak. Significant work has already been done on the CDR. Project Status:The average wind speed is 6.93 meters per second at 30 meters above ground.Wind power density is 382 watts per square meter -low class 4.Turbulence is low at 0.09.Wind shear is moderate at 0.158.Estimated net capacity factor is 30.2% for a Northern Power 100-kilowatt turbine or which two turbines are recommended along with secondary loads and controls.The conceptual design report was accepted and the project is ready for design work upon further funding.The grant is closed. January 29,2016 As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $100,000.00 $100,000.00 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 105 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Bethel Renewable Energy Project Grantees TDX Power,Inc.(Independent Power Producer) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10388 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 604 Bethel Renewable Energy 7040015 410086 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Project Grant 7040015:Bethel Renewable Energy Project Project Scope:At the time of the Renewable Energy Fund Round IV application TDX Power was negotiating to purchase Bethel Utility Corporation (BUC)and applied for feasibility and design funding for a wind farm in the City of Bethel.Only the feasi- bility portion of the application was recommended for funding.The grant was placed in proposal status until such time as TDX Power purchased BUC.TDX Power was unsuccessful in purchasing BUC.Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)has since negotiated the purchase of BUC.As the utility in Bethel,AVEC will be pursuing a wind farm using a Denali Commission and Renewable Energy Fund Round I grant transferred to AVEC from the City of Bethel.The scope of work for this grant has been adjusted accordingly. TDX Power,working as a contractor for AVEC,will perform a feasibility study to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines on the Bethel electrical grid.A meteorological study has been performed as part of the Alaska Energy Authority Wind Program's Anemometer Loan Program but further study may prove necessary.The work will entail geotechnical reconaissance,a wind resource assessment,analysis of the current power plant and electrical grid,feasibility study and result in a conceptual design report. Project Status:The grant is in proposal status while Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)and TDX Power negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $213,690.00 $40,987.75 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $213,690.00 $40,987.75 Required Local Match $37,710.00 $9,617.83 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $251,400.00 $50,605.58 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 106 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Bethel Wind Farm Construction Grantees City of Bethel (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10069 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 122 Bethel Wind Farm 2195432 410034 Final Design 8/20/08 9/30/16 Active Grant 2195432;Bethel Wind Farm Project Scope:This grant was fully funded and contains $399,777 from a Round 0 Denali Commission grant,$2,598,320 from Round I of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF)and $199,889 from the grantee.The grant includes funding for the conceptual design, final design,and construction of a wind farm in the City of Bethel.The Denali Commission application proposed the installation of one Northern Power NW100b wind turbine and the Round I application proposed an additional three NW100b turbines.The electrical demand in Bethel warrants investigating wind turbines larger than the NW100b and the project will analyze multiple turbine sizes and types as part of the conceptual design.The final design will be based on the conceptual design.It is anticipated that the conceptual and final designs will recommend megawatt scale wind turbines and that additional funding will be sought to complete an expanded project. Project Status:The City of Bethel was the applicant for the Denali Commission and Round I REF grants.The purchase of Bethel Utilities Corporation (BUC)by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)has been approved by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)and completed.The City of Bethel has transferred this grant to AVEC.The City of Bethel (COB)is using Legislative Appropriation Grant #2195257 at the direction of AVEC to perform feasibility analysis of the wind resource in support of the project.TDX Corporation is performing feasibility analysis and conceptual design work funded through Round IV of the Renwable Energy Fund under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with AVEC.The funds from this grant will be used to complete 65%and 95%designs with the balance going toward construction of a wind turbine and integration controls in the community.It is anticipated that AVEC will be seeking additional funds for construction of an expanded project. Site control discussions for the location of met towers and wind turbines between AVEC and COB have been ongoing.TDX has completed an initial analysis of the Bethel electrical grid and power plant along with a baseline feasibility analysis of low,medium, and high penetration conceptual designs for the Wind-Diesel System.A proposal from AVEC to upgrade the switchgear at the power plant using the Denali Commission funds,prior to completion of the TDX feasibility study,is has been approved.A typical wind-diesel system would use electrically governed generators and automatic switchgear.Due to the age of the generators,and the expense of replacing them,fully modernizing the system is not feasible.While limited by the mechanically governed generators, the switchgear can be upgraded to incorporate greater amounts of wind generated electricity and testing an upgraded system would help identify additional necessary components prior to completion of the final design;this would reduce the amount of uncertainty in the cost and risk associated with construction. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,598,320.00 $2,030.80 Other State Funding $399,777.00 $0.00 Total State $2,598,320.00 $2,030.80 Required Local Match $199,889.00 $17,655.00 Federal Grant Funding $399,777.00 $19,253.20 Total Project Costs $3,197,986.00 $38,939.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 107 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Chefornak Wind Grantees City of Chefornak (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code =10233 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 650 Chefornak Wind Feasibility 7040056 410076 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Study Grant 7040056:Chefornak Wind Feasibility Study Project Scope:This grant was partially funded.This grant consists of $136,750 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind feasibility assessment in Chefornak.A wind resource analysis will be completed after a year of data is collected.The grantee will complete geotechnical reconnaissance to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines. Project Status:The grant is in place.The grantee initially worked with STG as their contractor and is now working with IES. The meteorological (met)tower was installed June 6,2012.The required,minimum 12 months of data collection has been met and initially the data shows a class 6 wind resource.Data collection is continuing. A Wind Resource Assessment was submitted on July 18,2014.A Draft Conceptual Design Report (CDR)was submitted on August 23,2014.A meeting was held on September 17,2014 to discuss the CDR and additional information was requested. Supplemental information was submitted on November 12,2014.Another meeting was held on December 22,2014 to discuss the CDR.AFA provided further guidance on information necessary to complete the CDR.A draft CDR was submitted in June of 2015. The review of the proposed project found the project not technically or economically feasible based on existing systems with the same architecture.Another submittal of the CDR was made in January 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $136,750.00 $104,251.77 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $136,750.00 $104,251.77 Required Local Match $8,205.00 $3,369.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $144,955.00 $107,620.77 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 108 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VITI Eek Wind Feasibility Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10306 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 639 Eek Wind Feasibility Grant 7040019:Eek Wind Feasibility Grant #AEA Project # 7040019 410067 Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status TAA 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will conduct a wind resource and feasibility assessment in Eek. This project consists of $142,500 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF)and $7,500 from the grantee.A detailed conceptual design will be delivered to AEA upon completion of the project. Project Status:The meteorological tower was installed at the end of the old airport runway on December 20,2012.The first 6 months of data,indicate a strong class 3 wind resource at the met tower location and that the wind vane has been malfunctioning. Data collection is ongoing,but hampered by an incorrectly formated SD card on the datalogger (manufacturer switched from MMC to SD card on newer dataloggers).V3 Energy traveled to Eek in October 2014 to correct datalogger communications issues.Village electric system is single-phase which may limit wind turbine options.Conceptual design report activity is underway. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $142,500.00 $99,897.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $142,500.00 $99,897.00 Required Local Match $7,500.00 $5,258.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $150,000.00 $105,155.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 109 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Emmonak/Alakanuk Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10199 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 302 Emmonak/Alakanuk Wind 2195468 410055 Construction TA/09 12/31/12 Closed Design and Construction Grant 2195468:Emmonak/Alakanuk Wind Design and Construction Project Scope:Originally proposed as a $10.7 million design/construction project,the scope has changed with the $4 million rural cap applied to each community for a total Renewable Energy Fund (REF)grant of $8 million.The scope reduced to from 6 to 4 turbines in August 2010.The intertie increased to 10-miles due to better ground and barge access. Project Status:The 95%design has been accepted by AEA.All 4 turbines are erected and interconnected into the distribution system.Wireless communication to the turbines is completed.Intertie construction is complete.Switchgear is installed and operational.The project had been closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $8,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $8,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 Required Local Match $888,889.00 $891,627.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $8,888,889.00 $8,891,627.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 110 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Hooper Bay Wind Farm Grantees City of Hooper Bay (Local Government) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10038 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 35 Hooper Bay Wind Farm 2195439 410040 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/12 Closed Feasibility Grant 2195439:Hooper Bay Wind Farm Feasibility Project Scope:The grant is to evaluate the potential for installing more wind capacity in Hooper Bay.The study is to consider both adding more wind to the existing Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)wind farm and also look at installing some wind capacity at the city water treatment facility for heating. Project Status:AEA reviewed preliminary feasibility report and requested that more deatailed data and analysis be completed. As expected,the feasiblity report appears to show that adding wind to the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)facility makes the most sense.AVEC transferred wind turbine data to CE2 Engineers.The budget amendment was approved to complete feasibility study.The grant has been closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $60,179.25 $60,179.25 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $60,179.25 $60,179.25 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $60,179.25 $60,179.25 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 111of260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kwethluk Wind Grantees Organized Village of Kwethluk (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10312 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 664 Kwethluk Wind Feasibility 7040020 410068 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Study Grant 7040020:Kwethluk Wind Feasibility Study Project Scope:This grant consists of $145,000 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind feasibility analysis, resource assessment and conceptual design.The total project cost is $161,000 with a match of $16,000 provided by the grantee. Organized Village of Kwethluk will install a meteorological (met)tower to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines in Kwethluk.The work will involve obtaining a letter of non-objection for placement of the wind tower,permitting plan,installing the met tower purchased with previous AEA funds and studying the wind resource for a minimum of one year.On completion of the wind study the met tower will be dismantled and returned to AEA. Organized Village of Kwethluk will install instrumentation necessary to monitor the power plant,distribution system,and possible secondary load(s)(e.g.dispatchable electrical loads and heat loads)in order to adequately model the Kwethluk electrical demand,power system,and heat loads for a minimum of one year.Organized Village of Kwethluk will review the current power generation,distribution and control systems to determine necessary upgrades for the integration of wind power. A final report detailing the findings of these tasks along with recommendations for next steps will be submitted to the Authority. Project Status:The grant was executed on October 24,2011.The grantee is using WH Pacific as their contractor.The meteorolog- ical (met)tower was installed June 12,2012.Data from installation through December 10,2012 indicates a class 2 wind resource. Data collection is ongoing. After one year of data collection the wind resource does not appear to support a feasible wind project.However,wind varies annually and it is not uncommon to measure the wind resource at a location for more than one year.Also,technology is advancing that allows for the development of lesser wind regimes.Additional wind data,coupled with data from the power plant and possible secondary loads,may indicate a viable wind project or demonstrate that another technology is more appropriate for use in Kwethluk. Acknowledging that a viable wind project may not be possible in Kwethluk,a full Conceptual Design Report will not be required of the grantee.Instead these funds will be used to perform a rigorous data collection campaign to support future wind or other energy projects. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $145,000.00 $44,098.22 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $145,000.00 $44,098.22 Required Local Match $16,000.00 $5,747.65 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $161,000.00 $49,845.87 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 112 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Marshall Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10310 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 643 Marshall Wind Feasibility 7040021 410069 Feasibility 7/1/11 6/30/14 Closed Grant 7040021:Marshall Wind Feasibility Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will complete a wind resource and feasibility assessment in Marshall.A detailed conceptual design will be delivered to AEA upon completion of the project. Project Status:Ten months of wind data was collected and a wind resource report completed.A draft Conceptual Design Report (CDR)was written based on this initial wind study.The AEA Wind Program requires an industry standard minimum of 12 months of wind data be collected prior to performing a Wind Resource Analysis or Conceptual Design Report.A met tower was installed September 28,2012 to fill the gaps in the wind data.The final CDR has been accepted. The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $111,150.00 $111,150.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $111,150.00 $111,150.00 Required Local Match $6,985.00 $6,985.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $118,135.00 $118,135.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 113 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Mekoryuk Wind Farm Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10073 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 72 Mekoryuk Wind Farm 2195384 410038 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/12 Closed Construction 5 870 Surplus Wind Energy Recovery 7050870 410083 Construction 7/1/12 12/31/15 Active for Mekoryuk Water System 'Heat Grant 2195384:Mekoryuk Wind Farm Construction Project Scope:This project involves the final design,permitting,construction,erection,startup,and commissioning of two North- wind 100a wind turbines to supplement the existing power generation and distribution system for the community of Mekoryuk. Project Status:Tasks 4.5 Transmission/Distribution lines and 4.9 Secondary Load Controller are additional costs at grantee's expense.The turbines were installed in the fall 2010.The control Module was repaired and secondary/dump loads were installed in spring 2011.As-built drawing received in mid-2013.This project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $3,155,765.00 $3,155,765.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $3,155,765.00 $3,155,765.00 Required Local Match $390,493.00 $390,493.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,546,258.00 $3,546,258.00 Grant 7050870:Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Mekoryuk Water System Heat Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC),in collaboration with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC),will design and construct a secondary load(s)to capture excess energy from the existing wind farm in Mekoryuk.The secondary loads will be used to provide heat for the washeteria,water treatment plant and drinking water storage tank.ANTHC will provide the match. Project Status:The grant is in place.The Collaborative Project Agreement between AVEC and ANTHC is also in place.The final design was approved June 6,2014 by AVEC.AEA accepted the design June 12,2014 and has released procurement and construction funds.Construction has been completed and an inspection of the project by ANTHC,AVEC,and AEA was completed January 6,2014.Upon receipt of as-builts and final reimbursement the project will be closed-out. Onc of the two wind turbines in Mckoryuk suffered a fire inside the base of the tower.The fire was unrclated to this project and will decrease the amount of excess electricity available to the Water Treatment Plant.AVEC is assessing their options and will most likely replace the turbine (which is insured)with a newer model.Performance of this project should return to,or improve upon, initial expectations when the turbine is replaced. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $264,459.00 $242,753.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $264,459.00 $242,753.00 Required Local Match $13,919.00 $13,919.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $278,378.00 $256,672.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 114 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Mountain Village Wind_City and Tribe Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10159 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1067 Mountain Village Wind 7071067 410097 Construction 7/1/14 6/30/16 Active Feasibility and Conceptual Design Grant 7071067:Mountain Village Wind Feasibility and Conceptual Design Project Scope:This grant consists of $123,500 from Round 7 of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind energy feasibility assess- ment and conceptual design in the city of Mountain Village.The total project cost is $130,000 with $6,500 provided by the grantee as a match. Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)has already completed a wind resource assessment.The grantee will complete a feasibility study and conceptual design of a wind farm along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the wind farm into the Mountain Village electrical grid.At the grantees option,they may combine both documents into a single report. Project Status:Schedule and budget have been negotiated with the grantee.Grant agreement has completed internal review at AEA.The grant agreement was signed by all parties in December 2014. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $123,500.00 $20,796.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $123,500.00 $20,796.00 Required Local Match $6,500.00 $2,503.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $130,000.00 $23,299.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 115 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Napaskiak Wind Power and Heat Recovery Project Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title City of Napaskiak (Utility-Government) Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim Grant #AEA Project#Phase 4 685 Napaskiak Wind,Heat and 7040016 410063 Feasibility Heat Recovery Project Grant 7040016:Napaskiak Wind,Heat and Heat Recovery Project Start Date End Date Status TAA 6/30/13 Active Project Scope:This grant consists of $61,225 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund for a wind feasibility assessment in Napaskiak.City of Napaskiak will install the wind-measuring meteorological (met)tower currently in Napakiak and complete geotechnical reconnaissance to determine the advisability of installing wind turbines in Napaskiak.The study will also consider heat recovery and tying in to the Bethel grid. Project Status:The met tower study indicated a class 2 wind resource which does not provide for an economically feasible project. A final report is being prepared and the grant will be closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $61,225.00 $44,439.35 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $61,225.00 $44,439.35 Required Local Match $2,800.00 $3,688.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $64,025.00 $48,127.35 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 116 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Quinhagak Wind Farm Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10071 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 70 Quinhagak Wind Farm 2195383 410037 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/12 Closed Construction Grant 2195383;Quinhagak Wind Farm Construction Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will complete final design,permitting,construction,erection, startup,and commissioning of three Northwind 100 wind turbines in Quinhagak. Project Status:The wind turbines are up and commissioned effective November 30,2010.The secondary load controller was damaged in Bethel along with the Mekoryuk secondary load controller.The controllers have been repaired in the communities, but this created a large delay in the project.The switchgear has been installed.Vibration sensors and thermister strings are in. Wireless communication has been installed,as is the satellite internet.Commissioning of the control module and the secondary load controller was completed on January 27,2012.The grant is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $3,437,322.00 $3,437,322.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $3,437,322.00 $3,437,322.00 Required Local Match $381,924.00 $381,924.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,819,246.00 $3,819,246.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 117 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Scammon Bay Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10196 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 646 Scammon Bay Wind 7040022 410071 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Feasibility Grant 7040022;Scammon Bay Wind Feasibility Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will conduct a wind resource and feasibility assessment in Scam- mon Bay.A detailed conceptual design will be delivered to AEA upon completion of the project. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.A 50 meter meteorological tower was installed in September 22,2012.The winter met tower data has raised icing concerns.AEA will lend a 10 meter mast to AVEC to install at another potential wind turbine location to collect data and AVEC will install instrumentation at 10 meters on the current met tower.This will allow wind and icing data to be correlated between the two sites in order to determine the best site.Data indicates a question as to the actual orientation of the wind vane.Local personnel will verify the orientation of the vane boom.Draft CDR is complete.A new turbine site will be selected closer to town with less icing potential. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $142,500.00 $131,420.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $142,500.00 $131,420.00 Required Local Match $7,500.00 $7,096.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $150,000.00 $138,516.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 118 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII St.Mary's/Pitka's Point Wind Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10195 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 645 St.Mary's/Pitka's Point Wind 7040017 410064 Construction 7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Construction Grant 7040017:St.Mary's/Pitka's Point Wind Construction Project Scope:This grant consists of $275,554 from Round IV of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF)for completing a wind feasibility assessment and final design in St.Marys/Pitkas Point.The total project cost is $309,998 with a match of $34,444 provided by the grantee. Project Status:The application requested the design and construction of three Northern Power NW 100b wind turbines.Only fund- ing for design work was awarded.At AEA's request the grantee is considering the installation of one Emergya Wind Technology EWT 900 in place of the Northern Power turbines;in response to the possible interties between Mountain Village,St.Marys,Pilot Station,and St.Mary's.The change in scope exceeds the original budget estimate for task 5.AEA does not expect task 1.5 to be 100%completed under the Round IV grant.If future Renewable Energy Fund money is awarded,the remainder of task 5 will be included in the scope of the awarded grant.The deliverable from task 5 will be required to be accepted by the Authority before construction funds are released in a later REF proposal. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $275,554.00 $178,252.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $275,554.00 $178,252.00 Required Local Match $34,444.00 $22,530.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $309,998.00 $200,782.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 119 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Chevak Water System Heat Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10372 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 875 Surplus Wind Energy Recovery 7050875 410084 Construction 7/1/12 12/31/15 Active for Chevak Water System Heat Grant 7050875:Surplus Wind Energy Recovery for Chevak Water System Heat Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC),in collaboration with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC),will design and construct a secondary load(s)to capture excess energy from the existing wind farm in Chevak.The secondary loads will be used to provide heat for the water treatment plant and drinking water storage tank.ANTHC will provide the match. Project Status:The grant is in place.The Collaborative Project Agreement between AVEC and ANTHC is also in place.The final design was approved June 6,2014 by AVEC.AEA accepted the design June 12,2014.The system is operational and upon receipt of final deliverables will be closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $240,260.00 $178,441.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $240,260.00 $178,441.00 Required Local Match $12,645.00 $12,641.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $252,905.00 $191,082.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 120 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Toksook Wind Farm Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10072 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 71 =Toksook Wind Farm 2195385 410039 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/11 Closed Construction Grant 2195385:Toksook Wind Farm Construction Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will install a 4th NW100 wind turbine in Toksook Bay. Project Status:The project is functioning and closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,037,750.00 $1,037,750.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,037,750.00 $1,037,750.00 Required Local Match $215,306.00 $153,937.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,253,056.00 $1,191,687.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 121 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Kongiganak High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Grantees Puvurnag Power Company (Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND TO HEAT Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10105 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 110 Kongiganak High Penetration 2195411 410035 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/13 Active Wind-Diesel Smart Grid 7 1073 Kongiganak Wind Heat 7071073 410099 TAMA Active Electrical Thermal Storage Grant 2195411:Kongiganak High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Project Scope:This project consists of the construction of a 450 kW high-penetration wind system in Kongiganak with multiple secondary thermal loads in residences and the school.This project design is similar to systems being installed in Kwigillingok and Tuntutuliak.Half ($1.5 million)of the funding is being provided by a legislative grant. Project Status:All turbines are fully functioning on the new variable speed controller.The electric boiler and thermal stoves are functioning.The supervisory system is being dialed in/optimized.PPC has federal funding for the smart grid system.The smart meters are installed.The fibre optic line is installed between turbines.IES has finished the install of all ETS stoves.The EasyGen controllers are complete.The grantee expects the project to be completed by Q4 2013.AEA has reviewd the final deliverables and is closing out the grant. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,699,791.57 $1,699,791.57 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,699,791.57 $1,699,791.57 Required Local Match $1,475,169.97 $1,475,169.97 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,174,961.54 $3,174,961.54 Grant 7071073:Kongiganak Wind Heat Electrical Thermal Storage Project Scope:This project expands existing Kongiganak Wind Heat Smart Grid System by adding additional electric thermal storage (ETS)devices.An additional 30 residences will be installed with ETS units for a total of 50. Project Status:It is anticipated that the grant will be executed in February 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $311,500.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $311,500.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $311,500.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 122 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kwigillingok High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Grantees Kwigillingok Power Company (Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND TO HEAT Region Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim AEDG Project Code 10102 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 107 Kwigillingok High Penetration 2195410 410036 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/13 Active Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Grant 2195410:Kwigillingok High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Project Scope:This project consists of the construction of a 450 kW high-penetration wind system in Kwigillingok with multiple secondary thermal loads in residences and the school.The project design is similar to a system being installed in Kongiganak.Half ($1.6 million)of the funding is being provided by a legislative grant. Project Status:Four out of five turbines are fully functional.The 3-phase tie-line upgrade is complete.The entire integrated system is projected to be commissioned by the fall of 2013.The stove and controller installation is complete.Additional controllers have been ordered.KPC has signed an agreement with Calista Corp to sell two wind turbines.AEA is waiting on follow-up information related to the contractor's as-built drawings and operations and maintenance plan that were submitted for review.Notice of Project Completion was mailed to grantee on June 11,2013. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,600,000.00 $1,600,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,600,000.00 $1,600,000.00 Required Local Match $1,600,000.00 $1,600,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,200,000.00 $3,200,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 123 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Tuntutuliak High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code 10173 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 273 Tuntutuliak High Penetration Grant #AEA Project # 2195457 Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Grant 2195457;Tuntutuliak High Penetration Wind-Diesel Smart Grid Tuntutuliak Comm Svcs Assoc (Utility-Cooperative) WIND TO HEAT Lower Yukon-Kuskokwim 410051 Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status TA/09 6/30/13 Active Project Scope:This project consists of the construction of a 450 kW high-penetration wind system in Tuntutuliak with multiple secondary thermal loads in residences and the school.The project design is similar to a system being installed in Kongiganak.Half ($1.5 million)of the funding is being provided by a legislative grant. Project Status:All five turbines are operational.The cables are buried.The 3-phase power is extended.The contractor has finished installing all 30 ETS stoves.The fibre optic lines are run from the turbines to the powerhouse.Power poles for upgraded transformers were straightened.TCSA has signed an agreement with Calista Corp to sell one wind turbine.Funds have been zeroed out,but grant agreement is still open until project completed.AEA is waiting on follow-up information related to the contractor's as-built drawings and operations and maintenance plan that were submitted for review.Notice of Project Completion was mailed 7/24/2013 this has not yet been received,on 12/9/2013 a letter was sent to grantee effectively closing the grant. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,760,000.00 $1,760,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,760,000.00 $1,760,000.00 Required Local Match $1,600,000.00 $1,600,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,360,000.00 $3,360,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 124 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Point Lay Heat Recovery Grantees Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region North Slope AEDG Project Code 10396 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 244 Point Lay Heat Recovery Construction North Slope Borough (Utility-Government) Grant #AEA Project # 2195467 403036 Grant 2195467:Point Lay Heat Recovery Construction Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status TAI09 12/31/14 Closed Project Scope:The North Slope Borough will use the grant funds to pay a portion of the cost to construct a waste heat system to deliver recovered heat from the existing diese]powerhouse to several public buildings in the community of Point Lay. Project Status:This project is fully operational and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $395,912.00 $395,912.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $395,912.00 $395,912.00 Required Local Match $39,591.00 $39,591.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $435,503.00 $435,503.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 125 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Wainwright Heat Recovery Grantees North Slope Borough (Utility-Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region North Slope AEDG Project Code 10395 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 243 Wainwright Heat Recovery 2195471 403037 Feasibility T/1/09 8/31/12 Closed Grant 2195471:Wainwright Heat Recovery Project Scope:The North Slope Borough will use the grant funds to complete the final design of a waste heat system to deliver recovered heat from the existing diesel powerhouse to several public buildings in the community.The North Slope Borough (NSB)recently commissioned an update of the Project Analysis Report (feasibility study)entitled,"Village Heat Recovery”dated February 2006.The prior study assessed the previously constructed waste lines and costs associated with waste heat utilization in Arctic and/or permafrost conditions in six NSB villages.The NSB will be the primary participant and will utilize internal expertise and retain external consultants and contractors that have special expertise in designing waste hast pipelines,connecting building heating plants to the pipe lines,and recommending operations and maintenance schedules. Project Status:The final design was completed,and the grantee requested a change in scope for the construction phase of the project.The request for change in scope will not move forward because the scope items were for maintenance repairs and are not eligible for reimbursement under the Renewable Energy Fund.This project was closed June 2013 with no expenditure of funds. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 126 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Atqasuk Transmission Line Grantees North Slope Borough (Utility-Government) Technology Type TRANSMISSION Region North Slope AEDG Project Code 10146 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 245 Barrow to Atqasuk 2195448 409021 Feasibility 7/1/09 12/31/11 Closed Transmission Feasibility Study 4 609 Atqasuk Transmission Line 7040023 409021 Final Design =7/1/11 12/31/14 Closed Grant 2195448:Barrow to Atqasuk Transmission Feasibility Study Project Scope:The North Slope Borough proposes to study the viability of an overhead transmission intertie between two of their communities.This grant is to fund a portion of the feasibility analysis of an intertie between the regional center,Barrow,and the nearby smaller village of Atqasuk.The intertie would allow Atqasuk to reduce or eliminate the use of diesel fuel for its electrical generators and rely on electricity from Barrow which is produced by natural gas generators. Project Status:The final report was received and reviewed by AEA.The project will be closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $157,429.67 $157,429.67 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $157,429.67 $157,429.67 Required Local Match $44,403.25 $44,403.25 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $201,832.92 $201,832.92 Grant 7040023:Atqasuk Transmission Line Project Scope:This phase of the Barrow to Atqasuk Power Transmission Project will initiate the engineering of the project concept that was proven to be the most viable in the feasibility study.The intent of the feasibility study was to first determine if there is an economical solution for providing electric power to Atqasuk from a low cost energy source.That source,of course,is the natural gas that is available in the Barrow area.The next goal of the study determines which power transmission concept is the most economical and compatible with the prevailing technical,environmental and social constraints.In short,the most attractive power transmission concept will be the result of the feasibility study. The winning concept then enters the preliminary engineering phase.The purpose of the preliminary design is to adequately define the project so that all stakeholders can understand it.These stakeholders include the owners,end-users,financiers and the concerned regulatory bodies.It is the basis for gaining approval and agreement to go forth with the project.It should be noted that this preliminary phase of engineering constitutes about 30%of the entire engineering effort.The 70%balance is for final design engineering and is required solely for constructing the project.The final design consists of detailed drawings,specifications and other materials relevant to the construction phase. Project Status:The grant agreement was signed on December 4,2012.The progress report submitted by the grantee on July 24,2013,notes that the contract was awarded to Leland Johnson &Associated for the preliminary engineering phase. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $210,000.00 $209,875.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $210,000.00 $209,875.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $210,000.00 $209,875.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 127 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Kaktovik Wind Diesel Grantees North Slope Borough (Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND Region North Slope AEDG Project Code 10385 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 610 Kaktovik Wind Diesel 7040025 410073 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/14 Closed Feasibility Study Grant 7040025:Kaktovik Wind Diesel Feasibility Study Project Scope:This project will complete the Kaktovik wind feasibility assessment,including "resolution of land and regulatory issues”and "environmental analysis”for a proposed 300kW wind project with associated integration components. Project Status:MET Tower readings were completed in 2009.HDL was selected to develop the conceptual design.AEA,NSB and HDL conducteda site visit in August.A draft CDR was completed on August 30,2013 and revised on September 20,2013 with AEA feedback.The grantee has applied for Renewable Energy Fund,Round VII &VII funding for the design and permitting phase.The final CDR has been accepted by AEA.The grantee has submitted the final invoice in October 2014.The grant was closed out in the first quarter of 2015. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $131,859.00 $131,859.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $131,859.00 $131,859.00 Required Local Match $13,041.00 $13,041.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $144,900.00 $144,900.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 128 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Point Hope Wind Diesel Generation Project Grantees North Slope Borough (Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND Region North Slope AEDG Project Code 10224 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase 3 413 Point Hope Wind Diesel 7030012 409027 Feasibility Generation Project 4 611 Point Hope Wind turbine 7040026 409027 Final Design Design Grant 7030012:Point Hope Wind Diesel Generation Project Start Date End Date Status Active Active Project Scope:This project will complete the feasibility assessment,including "resolution of land and regulatory issues”and "environmental analysis”for a proposed 900-1000kW wind project with associated integration components in Point Hope. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.A wind resource analysis has been published.The geotech review is completed. An avian study was completed by ABR in Q1 2014.A CDRfinal report has been accepted by AEA.NSB provided additional funding to complete the Conceptual Design Report (CDR).The grant period has been extended to allow for changes to the CDR. US Fish &Wildlife consultation meetings were held with the Fairbanks regional office.Final site and turbine selection is necessary before the CDR will be accepted and design funds released through REF grant 7040026. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $132,000.00 $124,048.42 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $132,000.00 $124,048.42 Required Local Match $14,667.00 $13,783.16 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $146,667.00 $137,831.58 Grant 7040026:Point Hope Wind turbine Design Project Scope:This project will complete the design and permitting for a wind farm in Point Hope.A grant for conceptual design was awarded to Point Hope in Round ITI of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF). Project Status:The grant agreement is under internal review.No funds will be allocated until the conceptual design report from Round ITI grant #7030012 has been accepted by AEA and that grant has been closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $298,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $298,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $298,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 129 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Point Lay Wind Generation Grantees Technology Type WIND Region North Slope AEDG Project Code 10145 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 3 4 412 Point Lay Wind Diesel Generation Project 612 Point Lay Wind Generation Design 7040027 North Slope Borough (Utility-Government) Grant #AEA Project # 7030014 Grant 7030014:Point Lay Wind Diesel Generation Project 409029 403036 Phase Start Date End Date Status Feasibility TANO 6/30/15 Active Final Design =7/1/11 Active Project Scope:This project will complete the feasibility assessment,including "resolution of land and regulatory issues”and "environmental analysis”for a proposed 675-750kW wind project with associated integration components in Point Lay. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.A wind resource analysis has been published.The geotech review is completed. An avian study was completed by ABR in Q1 2014.A CDRfinal report has been accepted by AEA.NSB provided additional funding to complete the Conceptual Design Report (CDR).The grant period has been extended to allow for changes to the CDR. US Fish &Wildlife consultation meetings were held with the Fairbanks regional office.Final site and turbine selection is necessary before the CDR will be accepted and design funds released through REF grant 7040027. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $132,000.00 $114,845.38 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $132,000.00 $114,845.38 Required Local Match $14,667.00 $12,760.60 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $146,667.00 $127,605.98 Grant 7040027:Point Lay Wind Generation Design Project Scope:This project will complete the design and permitting for a wind farm in Point Lay A grant for CDR was received for Point Lay in Renewable Energy Fund,Round III. Project Status:This grant agreement is under internal review.No funds will be allocated until the CDR from Round III #7030014 has been accepted by AEA and that grant has been closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $298,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $298,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $298,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 130 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VITI Wainwright Wind Turbine Grantees North Slope Borough (Utility-Government) Technology Type WIND Region North Slope AEDG Project Code 10144 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 414 Wainwright Wind Diesel 7030013 409028 Feasibility TAAO 6/30/15 Active Generation Project 4 613 Wainwright Wind Turbine 7040024 403037 Final Design =7/1/11 Active Grant 7030013:Wainwright Wind Diesel Generation Project Project Scope:This project will complete the feasibility assessment,including "resolution of land and regulatory issues”and "environmental analysis”for a proposed 750-900kW wind project with associated integration components in Wainwright. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.A wind resource analysis has been published.The geotech review is completed. An avian study was completed by ABR in Q1 2014.A CDRfinal report has been accepted by AEA.NSB provided additional funding to complete the Conceptual Design Report (CDR).The grant period has been extended to allow for changes to the CDR. US Fish &Wildlife consultation meetings were held with the Fairbanks regional office.The CDR has been accepted and this grant will be closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $132,000.00 $121,091.94 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $132,000.00 $121,091.94 Required Local Match $14,667.00 $13,454.65 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $146,667.00 $134,546.59 Grant 7040024:Wainwright Wind Turbine Project Scope:This project will complete the design and permitting for a wind farm in Wainwright.A grant for CDR was received for Wainwright in Renwable Energy Fund,Round III. Project Status:The grant agreement is under internal review.No funds will be allocated until the conceptual design from Round III grant #7030013 has been accepted by AEA and that grant is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $298,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $298,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $298,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 131 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Kotzebue Paper and Wood Waste to Energy Project Grantees City of Kotzebue (Local Government) Technology Type BIOFUELS Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10184 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 667 Kotzebue Paper and Wood 7040029 402117 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/12 Closed Waste to Energy Project Grant 7040029:Kotzebue Paper and Wood Waste to Energy Project Project Scope:The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of converting paper,cardboard,and other wood-based waste into thermal energy for heating the municipal water system of Kotzebue.The City of Kotzebue will complete a feasibility study and conceptual design for a paper/wood waste thermal energy system.To this end,the City will study the paper/wood waste stream in Kotzebue,environmental impacts of the combustion process,and the economics of the process. Project Status:The Kotzebue Paper and Wood Waste to Energy Project has been successfully completed and closed out.The City of Kotzebue project has submitted all final project documents.AEA has reviewed and accepted the final feasibility study and will provide future assistance to the City of Kotzebue if they decide to proceed with project. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $66,578.25 $66,578.25 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $66,578.25 $66,578.25 Required Local Match $3,838.34 $3,838.34 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $70,416.59 $70,416.59 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 132 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Upper Kobuk River Biomass Grantees City of Kobuk (Local Government),Northwest Inupiat Housing Authority (Government Entity -Housing Authority),Northwest Arctic Borough (Government Entity -Housing Authority) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10061 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 59 Kobuk River Valley Woody 2195397 402031 Feasibility 8/20/08 12/31/11 Closed Biomass Feasibility 4 668 Upper Kobuk River Biomass 7040028 402031 Feasibility TAA 12/31/14 Closed 5 840 Kobuk Biomass Design &7050840 402031 Construction 7/1/12 9/30/15 Closed Construction Project Grant 2195397:Kobuk River Valley Woody Biomass Feasibility Project Scope:The feasibility study will include the following milestones. Resource Assessment will determine the sustainable level of biomass harvest in the Upper Kobuk (Ambler,Shungnak,and Kobuk villages)and utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS)for future harvest planning.Harvest System Assessment will assess a harvest cost delivery model based on two different scales:small individual village scale or a regional harvest scale to service all three villages.Wood Yard Conceptual Design that links production of wood product chips or cord wood with appropriate boiler configuration and a wood processing cost modcl.Boiler Feasibility and Conceptual Design will determine the most cost effective and best fit for chip or round wood boilers and the amount of annual wood usage,determination with a level one feasibility cost summary,the type of boiler locations and potential for district heating major buildings or houses.Preliminary Business Models will determine the initial appropriate organization and ownership of harvest systems,wood yards,and wood energy utilities and basic costs and cash flows for each village.Many sources will be utilized including the Cold Climate Research Center in Fairbanks. Communication Process will fully involve the communities in supporting,empowering,and making the decisions on the appropriate structure for sustainable wood utilization in the region.Final Presentation will inform project partners and especially villages of the wood energy feasibility,business model,and key pros and cons of moving forward with program construction and implementation. Project Status:The Conceptual Design Report is complete and this project is in close-out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $231,606.00 $231,606.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $231,606.00 $231,606.00 Required Local Match $257,212.00 $257,212.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $488,818.00 $488,818.00 Grant 7040028:Upper Kobuk River Biomass Project Scope:The Northwest Inupiat Housing Authority,in partnership with NANA Regional Corporation,Maniilaq Association, WH Pacific,Inc.,and Kobuk,Shungnak,and Ambler Native Villages,will complete the design and permitting for a thermal biomass system.The system will be located in Kobuk,Shungnak,or Ambler based on the recommendation of the feasibility Conceptual De- sign report funded by Round III of the Renewable Energy Fund.This project will deliver project scoping and contractor solicitation, permit applications,and approvals,environment assessment and mitigation plans,resolution of land use and right of way issues, final system design,engineering cost estimate,economic and financial analyses,power sales agreements with approved rates and the final business/operational plan.Prerequisites for AEA grant reimbursement are acceptance of Resource Management Plan in- cluding resource assessment and harvest plan/costs,Preliminary Business/Operational Plan,and Boiler Feasibility and Conceptual Design Report and Drawings. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 133 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Project Status:The Conceptual Design Report is complete and this project is in close-out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $185,867.00 $185,867.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $185,867.00 $185,867.00 Required Local Match $10,254.00 $10,254.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $196,121.00 $196,121.00 Grant 7050840:Kobuk Biomass Design &Construction Project Project Scope:This project will deliver final design and construction for a wood burning boiler system in Kobuk.The intent for this project is to increase the use of locally available,biomass energy for thermal heating.This project includes system design (must include metering and monitoring equipment and instrument),right of way and survey requirement,construction permitting, installation of a wood burning boiler system (Garn unit proposed),construction of a covered wood splitting and storage shed, gravel pad/foundation,perimeter fencing,hydronic piping and other mechanical components,electrical controls,harvesting and processing equipment (saws,wood splitters,etc.),and freight and travel costs. The city must coordinate with NWIHA and their consultant in developing the project.AEA must accept final design before construction funding is disbursed.Wood supply contract for 5 years must be in place before construction funding is disbursed. Project Status:This project operational and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $356,424.00 $354,193.95 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $356,424.00 $354,193.95 Required Local Match $45,449.00 $45,449.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $401,873.00 $399,642.95 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 134 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Ambler Heat Recovery Grantees City of Ambler (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10204 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 307 Ambler Heat Recovery 2195453 403033 Construction 7/1/09 6/30/15 Closed Construction Grant 2195453:Ambler Heat Recovery Construction Project Scope:The City of Ambler will use grant funds to construct buried piping,pumps,heat exchangers,and other system components required to recover waste heat from the existing Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)power plant and confer this energy to the new City water plant and washeteria in Ambler.This project will involve coordination between the City of Ambler,AVEC,the Northwest Arctic Borough,and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC). Grant funding of $435,000 comes with the requirement that the City of Ambler and AVEC provide an acceptable heat purchase agreement to AEA before the disbursement of grant funds. Project Status:This project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $434,928.09 $434,928.09 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $434,928.09 $434,928.09 Required Local Match $65,000.00 $65,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $499,928.09 $499,928.09 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 135 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIIJ Heat Recovery for the Water Treatment Plant for Noorvik Grantees City of Noorvik (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10410 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 941 Noorvik Heat Recovery -706094 |403067 Construction =7/1/13 12/31/16 Active Water Treatment Plant Grant 7060941:Noorvik Heat Recovery -Water Treatment Plant Project Scope:This grant consists of $985,805 from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund for design and construction of heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the existing electrical power plant to the water treatment plant (WTP).To provide maximum recovered heat benefit,the piping in the WTP needs to be reconfigured,and the heat exchangers will be added, etc. It is expected to reduce the fuel oil usage of the facilities by 18,600 gallons per year by replacing that consumption with jacket heat from the diesel engines,nearly offsetting the total fuel oil usage.Arctic piping will run from the power plant alongside the road to the end-user building.The end-user facility will also receive a BTU meter to provide recovered heat use totalization and instantaneous use.The feasibility study for this project was completed in 2012. The total project cost is $1,015,580 with $29,580 of in-kind contribution provided by Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)as a match.ANTHC will be providing project and program management services. City of Noorvik is the grantee.City of Noorvik and the power utility must finalize a heat sales agreement;a copy must be submitted to AEA before construction funds are released to grantee.Similarly,a final design must be accepted by AEA for review before construction funds are released to the grantee. The final reimbursement of grant funds will not be disbursed without an O&M reporting plan accepted by the Authority Project Manager.The Authority may retain up to 10%of the contributed grant funds until the grantee has submitted an acceptable O&M reporting plan. Project Status:The design is 65%complete As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $985,805.00 $106,743.09 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $985,805.00 $106,743.09 Required Local Match $29,580.00 $26,011.42 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,015,385.00 $132,754.51 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 136 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kotzebue Electric Heat Recovery Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 235 Kotzebue Electric Heat Recovery Construction Kotzebue Electric Association (Utility-Private) HEAT RECOVERY Northwest Arctic Grant #AEA Project #Phase 2195454 403034 Construction Grant 2195454:Kotzebue Electric Heat Recovery Construction Start Date End Date Status 7/09 12/31/16 Active Project Scope:This grant is to fund the purchase and installation of equipment that will recover unutilized heat from the diesel generator exhaust stacks for an expanded district heating system and a new absorption chiller to make ice for the fishing fleet in Kotzebue. Project Status:This project is in the construction phase and is anticipating completion in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding Other State Funding Total State $915,627.00 $824,064.30 $0.00 $0.00 $915,627.00 $824,064.30 Required Local Match Federal Grant Funding Total Project Costs $300,000.00 $120,752.52$0.00 $0.00 $1,215,627.00 $944,816.82 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 137 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Cosmos Hills Hydroelectric Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10075 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 74 Cosmos Hills Hydroelectric 2195413 407040 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/14 Closed Feasibility Study Grant 2195413:Cosmos Hills Hydroelectric Feasibility Study Project Scope:The project is to prepare a feasibility study of potential hydro resources in the Cosmos Hills area to serve Ambler, Shungnak,Kobuk,and Kiana.The first step will be to review prior studies,update cost estimates,and rerun economic analyses to ar- rive at a list of economic sites for further study,which will be documented in a reconnaissance report.Community outreach,stream gauging and hydrology study,survey and mapping,geotechnical review,field studies,environmental assessment and permitting will also be accomplished.The final outcome will consist of a feasibility level report and a conceptual design report. Project Status:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)and consultants WHPacific and Hatch completed the final feasi- bility report.A proposed 700 kW development on the Kogoluktuk River was recommended for further feasibility analysis,design, and permitting. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,025,000.00 $1,025,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,025,000.00 $1,025,000.00 Required Local Match $50,625.00 $50,625.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,075,625.00 $1,075,625.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 138 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Ambler Solar PV Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type SOLAR PV Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10076 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status ]75 Ambler Solar PV Construction 2195412 411002 Feasibility 8/20/08 8/30/10 Closed Grant 2195412:Ambler Solar PV Construction Project Scope:This project is for design /permitting and construction of a photovoltaic solar energy system.A grid-tied batteryless 50.4 kW photovoltaic system will be installed on property adjacent to the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)power plant and tank farm in Ambler.The system will consist of 225 ea 224-watt panels on adjustable 630 sq ft.racking mounted directly on a Triodetic Multipoint foundation system.Each adjustable array utilizes one 7000 watt inverter 277 VAC power. Project Status:After the initial design work was completed,the grantee and AEA determined that the project as scoped was not economically feasible due to high costs of the Triodetic foundation.The project has been closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $20,122.00 $20,122.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $20,122.00 $20,122.00 Required Local Match $2,012.00 $2,012.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $22,134.00 $22,134.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 139 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Buckland,Deering,Noorvik Wind Farm Grantees Northwest Arctic Borough (Government Entity -Housing Authority) Technology Type WIND Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code =10058 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 56 Buckland,Deering,Noorvik 2195377 410042 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/16 Active Wind Farm Construction Grant 2195377:Buckland,Deering,Noorvik Wind Farm Construction Project Scope:The current grant agreement allocates funds to complete feasibility studies,conduct geotechnical studies,collect detailed bids and complete final design and permitting in all three communities.The communities of Buckland and Deering have funds to construct wind projects.The grantee match is from NANA-funded wind studies and in-kind materials.This grant includes project codes 410058,410059 and 410060. Project Status:Buckland,Deering and Noorvik draft conceptual designs have been accepted by AEA.Buckland and Deering 95% designs have been accepted by AEA.The Noorvik project is on hold due to the lack of a strong nearby wind resource and a power plant that is not optimized for the integration of variable wind power.Deering turbine is delivered and being stored in Kotzebue over the winter.Construction bids were received and a contruction contractor has been chosen.Deering now has separate funding from NANA Corp.to overhaul all of their diesel gensets and has met with AEA to share their O&M plans.Buckland construction began in fall 2014 with the system in final commissioning as of summer 2015.Deering construction began in August 2015 and will continue through the fall. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $10,758,928.00 $7,538,053.24 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $10,758,928.00 $7,538,053.24 Required Local Match $162,500.00 $154,777.12 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $10,921,428.00 $7,692,830.36 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 140 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kivalina Wind-Intertie Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10292 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 512 Kivalina Wind-Intertie 7030016 409024 Feasibility 7/1/10 6/30/15 Active Feasibility Analysis & Conceptual Design Grant 7030016:Kivalina Wind-Intertie Feasibility Analysis &Conceptual Design Project Scope:This project will complete the feasibility assessment,including "resolution of land and regulatory issues”and "en- vironmental analysis”for a proposed 300kW wind project in Kivalina with an associated intertie to the Delong Mtn Transportation System (DMTS)port 17 miles to the southeast. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)has retained WH Pacific as their engineering contractor.V3 Energy installed a met tower in May 2011.The grantee is also getting wind data from the Red Dog port.The shoreline route from the port to Kivalina passes through Cape Krusenstern NM.The wind data at the port is very bimodal: calm (45%)or strong wind events.Data was collected from the Kivalina site for one year with more stable winds.Wind report final draft was completed July 2012.A preliminary analysis between the two sites has been completed as has a geotech recon report. AVEC has delivered the Final Conceptual Design Report and Options Analysis.AVEC has purchased,shipped and installed a new met tower to Kisimigiuktuk Hill to collect wind data with the remaining funds.AEA will write the wind resource analysis for the K-Hill site after at least a year of data collection has finished.Grant close out procedure has been initiated. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $183,350.00 $177,005.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $183,350.00 $177,005.00 Required Local Match $9,650.00 $9,317.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $193,000.00 $186,322.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 141 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kotzebue High Penetration Wind-Battery-Diesel Hybrid Grantees Kotzebue Electric Association (Utility-Private) Technology Type WIND Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10085 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase 1 85 Kotzebue Wind Farm 2195427 409022 Construction Expansion Construction 3 518 High Penetration 7030015 409022 Construction Wind-Battery-Diesel Hybrid Grant 2195427:Kotzebue Wind Farm Expansion Construction Start Date End Date Status 12/31/12 Active 10/31/15 Active Project Scope:This project expands the installed wind capacity in Kotzebue from 1.14 MW to 2.95 MW with the addition of two 900 kW turbines.Secondary loads will be installed at locations within the community to provide heat during times of excess power. An energy storage device will be installed to provide grid stability and time shift electrical generation. Project Status:This grant has been closed out and the project is being finished under Grant #7030015. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Required Local Match $1,404,460.00 $1,404,460.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $5,404,460.00 $5,404,460.00 Grant 7030015:High Penetration Wind-Battery-Diesel Hybrid Project Scope:This project expands the installed wind capacity in Kotzebue from 1.14 MW to 2.95 MW with the addition of two 900 kW turbines.Secondary loads will be installed at locations within the community to provide heat during times of excess power. An energy storage device will be installed to provide grid stability and time shift electrical generation. Project Status:The turbines have been installed and commissioned and Kodiak Electric Association (KEA)is working on the final construction punch list for the wind farm and transmission line.Contracts for the thermal secondary loads are being negotiated. Premium Power shipped their flow battery out of Kotzebue after it was determined a major re-design was required.The decision not to continue with the Premium Power battery and Request for Information was sent out in late 2013 to identify an energy storage solution.Responses to a Request for Proposals were received in late 2014.KEA selected the lithium-ion Intensium Max 1000kWh/SOOkW battery from Saft and the batter was installed in the fall of 2015. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,000,000.00 $2,681,052.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $4,000,000.00 $2,681,052.00 Required Local]Match $1,404,459.00 $948,993.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $5,404,459.00 $3,630,045.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 142 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Selawik Hybrid Wind Diesel System Turbine Upgrade Grantees Technology Type WIND Region Northwest Arctic AEDG Project Code 10311 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 647 Selawik Hybrid Wind Diesel System Turbine Upgrade Grant #AEA Project # 7040030 410074 Grant 7040030:Selawik Hybrid Wind Diesel System Turbine Upgrade Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status TAN 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:The Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)will conduct a wind resource and feasibility assessment to study the potential of replacing the old AOC turbines with NW100s or other models.A detailed conceptual design will be delivered to AEA upon completion of the project. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.AVEC is working with a consultant to identify met tower needs and options for new turbines.Information was collected on machines that could be used to repower the site.AVEC had discussions with their term consultant regarding repowering the wind site with different turbines.The consultant developed a proposal to perform the following and provided a fee proposal.AVEC purchased and delivered a 34 meter met tower to Selawik.The FAA permit for installation and operation of the met tower was approved.The tower has been raised and is collecting wind data. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $85,000.00 $31,606.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $85,000.00 $31,606.00 Required Local Match $8,500.00 $3,342.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $93,500.00 $34,948.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 143 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Biomass-fired Organic Rankine Cycle System Grantees Technology Type BIOMASS Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10055 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Cycle System Chena Power,LLC (Utility-Government) Grant #AEA Project # 0,1 -53,53 Biomass-fired Organic Rankine 2195358 Grant 2195358:Biomass-fired Organic Rankine Cycle System 402025 Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 12/31/13 Active Project Scope:This project will demonstrate a biomass-fueled heat and power generation system utilizing an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC)power plant that is potentially suitable for deployment in rural Alaskan communities with available biomass resource. For the purpose of this demonstration unit,the biomass fuel will be waste paper from the Fairbanks Borough waste stream and other suitable woody material.The $2,000,000 in grant funds will be used to purchase fuel processing equipment,a fluidized bed boiler system,two United Technologies Research Center ORC units that will each generate 202 kWh net power,and miscellaneous balance of plant equipment.If changes in timeline are anticipated or occur,the grantee should inform AEA as soon as possible. The grantee is required to petition Regulatory Commission of Alaska for a certificate of public convenience and necessity and economic rate regulation prior to release of construction funds. Project Status:The system is shutdown,but the grant is not closed.Still discussing with grantee. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding -$2,000,000.00 -$1,900,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $1,900,000.00 Required Local Match $1,000,000.00 $2,109,009.34 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,000,000.00 $4,009,009.34 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 144 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VITI Delta Junction Wood Chip Heating Phase Construction Grantees Delta/Greely School District (Government Entity -School District) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10107 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project # ]112 Delta Junction Wood Chip 2195395 402033 Heating Grant 2195395:Delta Junction Wood Chip Heating Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 6/30/12 Closed Project Scope:The Delta/Greely School District proposes a Wood Chip Boiler Heating System to heat 44,000 sq.ft.of educational space in the sub-arctic.The building would be located 50 ft.away from the Delta High School new mechanical room.This grant will fund the cement building to house wood chip boiler,the chip storage room,four chip storage trailers,and the chip feeding and chip drying process The following entities are involved in this project:DGSD and its committee,Alaska Department of Natural Resources Forestry, CTA,CE2 Engineers,T.R.Miles Technical Consultants,Delta Logging and Milling Associates,and USKH (architectural company). Project Status:The project is complete and the grant is closed. January 29,2016 As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding -$2,000,000.00 -$2,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 145 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Port Graham Biomass Waste Heat Demo Project Grantees Technology Type BIOMASS Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10276 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 689 Port Graham Biomass Waste Heat Demo Project Port Graham Village Council (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project #Phase 7040061 402116 Grant 7040061:Port Graham Biomass Waste Heat Demo Project Feasibility Start Date End Date Status WW 6/30/15 Closed Project Scope:The Village Council of Port Graham will complete the final design and permitting of a 1.45 MMBtu/hr.cordwood- fired district heating system that will supply the New Fire Hall,the Old Fire Hal!(and accessory building housing a 4-wheeler foam fire trailer),the Port Graham Clinic,the Port Graham Village Council Office,the Port Graham Muscum/Headstart Building and the Port Graham Corporation Office.The proposed site for the biomass facility is the Old Water Plant Building. Project Status:Village has submitted design documents and requested round 8 RE Funds for construction.Project was not recommended for funding.The B/C ratio is 0.36.This grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $75,000.00 $58,600.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $75,000.00 $58,600.00 Required Local Match $25,000.00 $14,119.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $100,000.00 $72,719.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 146 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Susitna Valley High School Wood Heat Grantees Technology Type BIOMASS Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10299 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 623 Susitna Valley High School Wood Heat Grant #AEA Project # 7040062 Grant 7040062:Susitna Valley High School Wood Heat Matanuska Susitna Borough (Local Government) 402021 Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status TAAL 12/31/14 Closed Project Scope:The Matanuska-Susitna Borough will complete the construction of a wood-fired heating system for the Susitna Valley High School.It includes the Energy Building which houses the boilers,the on-site storage of the wood fuel,the connection piping to the building and the controls required to monitor and control the system.The project also includes finalizing the harvest and business plan. Project Status:AEA and MSB determined that there were both technical and operational problems that made continuation of the project unfeasible.The project has been terminated and MSB has returned the grants funds,$750,000. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $0.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $0.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $2,045.74 $2,045.74 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,045.74 $2,045.74 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 147 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Mount Spurr Geothermal Project Grantees Ormat Nevada,Inc.(Independent Power Producer),ORNI 46 LLC (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type GEOTHERMAL Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10157 REF Grants Received Start Date End Date Status Feasibility TAO 6/30/12 Closed Round App Grant Title 3 477 Mount Spurr Geothermal Project 4 652 Mount Spurr Geothermal Project 2 Grant #AEA Project #Phase 7030018 406012 7040032 406012 Construction TWA Closed Grant 7030018:Mount Spurr Geothermal Project Project Scope:ORNI 46 LLC used a Round III Renewable Energy Fund grant to complete a staged reconnaissance and assessment of the geothermal resources on Mt.Spurr.Work completed included:aeromagnetic gravity survey,electromagnetic geophysical surveys,LiDAR survey,field work,mapping,geochemical sampling,and drilling two temperature gradient and two slim holes. Work began in the summer of 2010 and was completed in the fall of 2011.Ormat Nevada,Inc.has previously completed the initial reconnaissance field work in 2009. The activities completed with the grant funds are follow-up activities to determine whether to proceed to drilling production wells and further commercial development of the Mt.Spurr geothermal project.Preliminary analysis of data from field reconnais- sance of the region conducted by Ormat Nevada,Inc.in July and August of 2009,coupled with historical exploration work from the mid-1980's,indicated the potential existence of a commercial size geothermal resource;however,further exploration is required in order to confirm it. The grant had a two-phased program for continued resource studies and assessment surveys.Phase I,included mapping,further geochemical sampling,remote sensing,aerial and ground-based geophysics and temperature gradient drilling.Phase II included slim-hole drilling. Project Status:Ormat reported disappointing exploration drilling results in 2011,drilling to a depth of 4,500 feet in the eastern leases on Mt.Spurr.The maximum temperature encountered was 140 degrees F,which is substantially less than the minimum for a commercial system. In the summer of 2012,Ormat conducted a geo-hazard study of the central Mt.Spurr area.This was followed with additional ficld work in 2013,which was aimed at locating future drill targets in this area.The results of this field work,which was funded by Ormat,are currently under review. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,993,158.00 $1,993,158.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,993,158.00 $1,993,158.00 Required Local Match $2,158,603.00 $2,549,052.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $4,151,761.00 $4,542,210.00 Grant 7040032:Mount Spurr Geothermal Project 2 Project Scope:Mount Spurr represents what currently appears to be the best opportunity in Alaska to develop a utility-scale base- load geothermal energy power plant.Located 80 miles west of Anchorage on state lands which were leased by Ormat Nevada Inc. in October of 2008,a successful power project at Mt.Spurr would serve communities along the Railbelt through power purchased by one or more of the Railbelt electric utilities. This grant request is for the start of construction of the geothermal well ficld and later on (beyond the scope of this grant application),the power plant itself.The first step in construction of a commercial geothermal well-field is to drill a full-size deep geothermal production well,in order to tap into the geothermal reservoir and flow test the geothermal fluid in order to measure its January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 148 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII temperature,pressure,chemical composition and other attributes.The location of this well will be based on a synthesis of 2010 and 2011 exploration work mentioned before.Follow-up steps (beyond the scope of this grant application)will include drilling additional production wells;drilling one or more injection wells;performing a long-term multi-well flow test to measure the size of the geothermal reservoir;drilling additional production and injection wells and building a power plant,including a geothermal gathering system,utility interconnection facilities etc. Project Status:The Round 4 grant was never issued,as it was contingent upon successful exploration results from the Round 3 grant supporting feasibility work.The applicant requested that the Round 4 funds intended for production well drilling be used to continue earlier phase work of exploration drilling to identify a hot enough resource.AEA negotiated with Ormat but could not come to an agreement on cost share and Ormat cancelled the project.The Renewable Energy Fund budget for this project of $1,999,972 was released within the Fund to re-grant to Round 8 REF projects during the 2015 legislative session. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,999,972.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,999,972.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,999,972.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 149 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Alaska Sealife Center Ph II Seawater Heat Pump Project Grantees City of Seward (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT PUMPS Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10251 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 453 Alaska Sealife Center Ph II 7030017 406011 Construction TAO 6/30/12 Closed Seawater Heat Pump Project Grant 7030017:Alaska Sealife Center Ph II Seawater Heat Pump Project Project Scope:The City of Seward used a Round III grant from the Renewable Energy Fund to complete the installation of a seawater heat pump to supply space heating for the Alaska Sea Life Center in Seward.(The City of Seward is the owner of the Alaska Sea Life Center,which is leased and operated by the Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science).This Round III grant was combined with another grant the Alaska Sea Life Center has received from the Denali Commission's Emerging Energy Technology grant fund ($426,720)for the completion of this project. Project Status:During the Quarter ending June 30,2012,system commissioning was completed,including Tracer operating system training,The sea water supply pump loop has performed well to date,including the submerged turbine pump,in-line strainer,and titanium plate heat exchanger.No evidence of fouling has been detected,and the heat exchanger is delivering approach temperatures that are consistently less than the design specification of 2 degrees F. Issues with the systems data logger prevented data collection for several months;operational data is now available starting in March of 2013.Since commission,the system has since been expanded and is now able to provide heat to the concrete slabs, sidewalk heating for snow melt,and pre-heating of domestic hot water in addition to providing space heating for the building.The oil fuel boilers are available for backup,but have not been used since the heat pump system came online. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $286,580.00 $286,580.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $286,580.00 $286,580.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $286,580.00 $286,580.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 150 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Seldovia House Ground Source Heat Pump Project Grantees Technology Type HEAT PUMPS Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10444 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 7 Cook Inlet Housing Authority (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 1031 Seldovia House Ground Source 7071031 406023 Heat Pump Project Grant 7071031:Seldovia House Ground Source Heat Pump Project Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status TAMA 6/30/15 Active Project Scope:This grant consists of $318,289 from Round 7 of the Renewable Energy Fund for design,permitting,and construc- tion of a ground source heat pump system that will provide supplemental space heat and domestic hot water heating to the Seldovia House Senior Housing Complex in the City of Seldovia.The total project cost is estimated to be $362,805 with $44,516 provided by the grantee as in-kind match.Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA)will complete final design,permitting,construction and startup of the heat pump system and closed-loop vertical loop field along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the heat pumps into the existing heating system.A final design package including narrative,construction specifications, drawings,engineers cost estimates,and sequence of operations must be complete and accepted by the Authority prior to release of construction funds. Project Status:Design is complete and construction of the system is underway. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $318,300.00 $311,753.20 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $318,300.00 $311,753.20 Required Local Match $44,516.00 $48,964.43 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $362,816.00 $360,717.63 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 151 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report, North Pole Heat Recovery Grantees Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10101 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 1 105 North Pole Heat Recovery Construction Rounds I-VIII Golden Valley Electric Association (Utility-Cooperative) Grant #AEA Project # 2195391 403029 Phase Grant 2195391:North Pole Heat Recovery Construction Construction Start Date End Date Status 3/25/09 11/30/10 Closed Project Scope:The project is to install a waste heat recovery system that would replace 15 existing electric unit heaters totaling 1/2 MW.Golden Valley Electric Association's (GVEA)North Pole Expansion Plant (NPEP)Waste Heat Recovery Project consists of installing 520°of underground supply and return piping,a glycol distribution piping system inside NPEP,installing 12 glycol unit heaters with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs),and Heating,Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)controls.GVEA will manage and administer the project,perform the electrical /control installation,commissioning,and startup of the system.The mechanical portion of the work will be performed by a mechanical contractor.Electric power conservation/fuel savings will benefit all of GVEA's 33,000 members from Cantwell to Delta Junction. Project Status:This project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $817,291.63 $817,291.63 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $817,291.63 $817,291.63 Required Local Match $204,322.90 $204,322.90 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,021,614.53 $1,021,614.53 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 152 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Organic Rankine Cycle Field Testing Grantees University of Alaska Fairbanks (Non Profit Entity) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10234 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 658 Organic Rankine Cycle Field 7040046 403054 Feasibility 7/1/11 12/31/13 Closed Testing Grant 7040046:Organic Rankine Cycle Field Testing Project Scope:The Alaska Center for Energy and Power will conduct the installation and field testing for a 50 kW pre-commercial ORC unit to understand the efficacy of generating power using recovered waste heat from a mid-sized rural power plant.The first phase of this project (funded through the Denali Commission and AEA)performed laboratory testing of the 50 kW unit.The field testing will include:performance data collection and analysis;evaluation of operation and maintenance requirements;economic analysis of potential power generation /cost savings;establish guidelines for future ORC applications throughout rural Alaska;and develop a methodology for selecting appropriate village sites.The analysis of the 50 kW unit will be compared to a 250 kW ORC unit presently being tested in Cordova.The 250 kW ORC unit testing is funded through a separate program. Data will be collected and analyzed in the following areas:Overall efficiency of the system relative to fuel consumption and power output under varying load and environmental conditions,operational/maintenance requirements,number,type,and frequency of unit failures and required repairs,economic feasibility,measured reduction in fuel consumptions,measured effect on emissions and GHG production. Prerequisites for AEA grant reimbursement are acceptance of the final report from the laboratory testing of the 50 kW pre- commercial ORC unit and the operational plan for the 50 kW unit to include the time after the field testing is conducted. Project Status:The University of Alaska Fairbanks -Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP)has submitted the final report for this project,and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $472,787.00 $472,787.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $472,787.00 $472,787.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $472,787.00 $472,787.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 153 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII AVTEC Hydro Training Facility Grantees Alaska Vocational Technical Center (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code =10257 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 657 AVTEC Hydro Training 7040058 407078 Final Design =7/1/11 12/31/13 Closed Facility Grant 7040058:AVTEC Hydro Training Facility Project Scope:The project is for permitting and design of repairs,refurbishment and upgrade of the City of Seward's Marathon Hydroelectric plant in Seward.The plant will be used by AVTEC as an education and training tool in support of AVTEC's Hydro Power Plant Operator training program.The intent is to return the plant to productive use and maximize the training benefits it can provide.Additionally,the power generated by the Marathon Hydro Plant will be supplied to the Seward Electrical Utility Grid and provide monetary value for the produced power. The project was constructed in the early 1980's.It consists of a small spring-fed diversion,approximately 3,500 ft.of 12-14* steel penstock,a small powerhouse housing a single jet pelton turbine and a 250 kW generator.The project has not been operational since sometime in the 1990's.The plant has been used to support the training in a limited way,but due to the poor condition and outdated equipment,the hydro plant does not meet the standards for training. The land and existing power plant are owned by the City of Seward.The City supports AVTEC's use of this project and is currently developing a Memorandum of Agreement authorizing AVTEC to maintain,operate and utilize the hydro plant for 50 years.AVTEC will be responsible for the design of improvements to the plant and to maintain and operate the Marathon Hydro facility as a training facility and for energy production.AVTEC will use revenue gained from selling the power to the City to offset the operating costs. In summer 2010,AVTEC commissioned a condition assessment of the plant.The assessment reviewed the feasibility of using the plant as a training facility and identified the major components to be replaced in order to bring the plant back online.It found the mechanical equipment to appear to be in generally good condition for having sat unused for such an extended period of time. However,a more detailed analysis is needed to describe the features and costs of the plant upgrades/replacements and to prepare plans and specifications for items needing replacement or refurbishment.A review of existing permits will also be conducted to verify they meet current regulatory requirements for this hydroelectric facility and any new or amended permits will be obtained as needed under this scope of work. Some of the major elements of plant refurbishment include: 1)Repair intake screens and level sensor at the intake structure 2)Inspect penstock 3)Inspect and repair turbine and shutoff valve 4)Test generator and speed increasing gear 5)Replace controls and switchgear 6)Clean powerhouse and paint piping 7)Remove unused water supply equipment and piping. Upgrades planned include: 1)Replace existing electrical turbine control system with hydraulic system 2)Replace existing induction generator with synchronous generator and new voltage controls 3)Connect plant communications to AVTEC 4)Add resistive load bank to plant. Project Status:AVTEC has cancelled the grant. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 154 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $67,500.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $67,500.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $67,500.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 155 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Battle Creek Diversion Project Grantees Alaska Energy Authority (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10316 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 675 Battle Creek Diversion Project 7040003 407075 Final Design =3/15/12 6/30/16 Active Grant 7040003:Battle Creek Diversion Project Project Scope:Chugach Electric Association,Inc.(Chugach),on behalf of the Bradley Project Management Committee (BPMC), has been awarded funds to perform feasibility studies and a conceptual design for the Battle Creek Diversion project.Additionally, a non-capacity FERC license amendment and permit applications will be prepared. Battle Creek is located two miles to the west of Bradley Lake hydroelectric project on the Kenai Peninsula.The Bradley Lake project is located at the northeast end of Kachemak Bay,about 27 miles from the city of Homer.The communities that will benefit from the project include all the communities served by the six Railbelt electric utilities that receive a share of the Bradley Lake project.The BPMC is comprised of representatives of these six Railbelt electric utilities which include Chugach,Anchorage Municipal Light and Power,Homer Electric,Matanuska Electric,Golden Valley,and the Seward Electric System. This is a project to divert water from the upper watershed of the middle branch of Battle Creek into Bradley Lake.Based on Battle Creek stream flow measurements from 1991 to 1993,diverting a portion of the stream flow to Bradley Lake has the potential to increase annual energy output by 27,000 to 45,000 MWh,depending on the amount of flow to be diverted.Environmental, geotechnical,preliminary engineering and analytical work is needed to evaluate fish habitat,the potential energy resource,and diversion dam and conveyance (i.e.tunnel,pipe,open channel)alternatives to divert the water. The work that would be funded includes a variety of tasks related to the resource,permitting,environmental and fish stud- ies,preliminary engineering and design and preparing a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)license amendment.In addition to the $500,000 in grant funds,the BPMC members will provide a matching contribution of $500,000 to fund this work. The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA),under Project Manager Bryan Carey,P.E.,will be administrating this project. Major permitting activities and permit requirements for this project include: Submittal of a non-capacity license amendment to the Bradley Lake Project FERC license (AK-8221).Application for a Section 404 Permit from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers.Completion of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) Division of Coastal &Ocean Management Consistency Review.Completion of the National Marine Fisheries Services Essential Fish Habitat Consultation process.Application for a water rights permit from ADNR.Application for a material sale contract from ADNR.Application for a ADNR land use permit and/or lease agreement for access to the project site and use of State lands for the project.Application for a Title 16 fish habitat permit from Alaska Department of Fish and Game.A contractor provided Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Project Status:The design has been revised and the process of amending the FERC license for the project has started.Agency consultations (Alaska Department of Fish &Game,US Fish &Wildlife Service,National Marine Fisheries)and the public have occurred.The license amendment application was submitted in 2015.Construction could occur in 2017 if the amendment is completed and permits are received in a timely manner. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $500,000.00 $500,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 156 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII California Creek Hydroelectric Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Alaska Green Energy (Independent Power Producer) Grant #AEA Project#Phase 1 78 California Creek Hydroelectric 2195422 407052 Feasibility Grant 2195422:California Creek Hydroelectric Feasibility Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 12/31/11 Closed Project Scope:The project is to prepare a preliminary feasibility study level report addressing the feasibility of a micro-hydro system on California Creek in the Girdwood Valley.The grantee chose to work with the University of Alaska Anchorage School of Engineering for assistance.Surveying and mapping,hydrology,hydraulics,and geotechnical investigations,conceptual design, and preliminary environmental review will be completed,culminating in a final report. Project Status:The project is closed.Deliverable for the grant is the report titled "California Creek Hydroelectric Feasibility Preliminary Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review”,dated December 2011,by Alaska Green Energy. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $27,300.00 $27,300.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $27,300.00 $27,300.00 Required Local Match $2,700.00 $2,700.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $30,000.00 $30,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 157 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Crescent Lk/Crk Low-Impact Hydro Grantees Homer Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code =10002 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 0 -115 Crescent Lk/Crk Low-Impact 2195334 407023 Feasibility 6/30/08 12/31/09 Closed Hydro Assess Pre-Construction Grant 2195334:Crescent Lk/Crk Low-Impact Hydro Assess Pre-Construction Project Scope:The grant funds will be used to evaluate the potential for a small low-impact hydro facility utilizing the water resources provided by Crescent Lake and Creek.Work will be completed per the information submitted by Homer Electric Asso- ciation dated February 11,2008 (seven total pages)and incorporated into the grant agreement. Project Status:A reconnaissance report was prepared with the grant.The report concluded the project was not feasible due to environmental concerns.The project is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $23,273.04 $23,273.04 Other State Funding $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Total State $53,273.04 $53,273.04 Required Loca!Match $13,318.27 $13,318.27 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $66,591.31 $66,591.31 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 158 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Eska Creek Hydroelectric Project Grantees Bering Pacific Engineering (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10265 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 676 Eska Creek Hydroelectric 7040063 407082 Feasibility =7/1/11 6/30/13 Closed Project Grant 7040063:Eska Creek Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:The project will complete a reconnaissance study of a potential run-of-river hydroelectric power plant on Eska Creek near Sutton.Funding for this work is from a combination of $37,000 in grant funding and grantee match with $2,200 cash and $5,200 in-kind contributions.Tasks include investigation of land ownership,mapping and surveying,resource data collection through stream flow monitoring,resource assessment,conceptual design,cost estimating and economic analysis.The data collected and analysis performed will be documented in a final report. Eska Creek has a basin area of approximately 4.9 square miles.One hydropower scheme with over 2 1/2 miles of penstock would have potential capacity up to 1.5 MW.The proposed intake site is also located in (or adjacent to)several existing coal mining leases.The study will investigate potential project schemes and the possibility of acquiring easements for the project. Environmental issues are undefined for this project.The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has noted potential conflicts with other users of this land and the proximity of the project to the Castle Mountain Fault. Project Status:The project was found to not be economically viable.The grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewabie Energy Funding $14,407.70 $14,407.70 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $14,407.70 $14,407.70 Required Local Match $2,881.54 $2,881.54 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $17,289.24 $17,289.24 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 159 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Falls Creek Low-Impact Hydro Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Homer Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Cooperative) Grant #AEA Project #Phase 0 -113 Falls Creek Low-Impact Hydro 2195331 407024 Feasibility Assess Pre-Construction Grant 2195331:Falls Creek Low-Impact Hydro Assess Pre-Construction Start Date End Date Status 6/30/08 12/31/09 Closed Project Scope:The project will evaluate the potential for a small,low-impact hydro facility utilizing the water resources provided by Falls Creek.The work was completed per the information submitted by the Homer Electric Association dated February 11,2008 (seven total pages)and incorporated into the grant agreement. Project Status:A reconnaissance report was prepared with the grant.The report concluded the project was not feasible due to environmental concerns.The project is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding Other State Funding Total State $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Required Local Match Federal Grant Funding Total Project Costs $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $125,000.00 $125,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 160 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Fourth of July Creek Hydroelectric Project Grantees Independence Power,LLC (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10086 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase 1 86 Fourth of July Creek 2195420 407044 Feasibility Hydroelectric Reconnaissance 4 693 Fourth of July Creek 7040034 407044 Feasibility Hydroelectric Project 2 Grant 2195420:Fourth of July Creek Hydroelectric Reconnaissance Start Date End Date Status 6/20/10 Closed 12/31/13 Closed Project Scope:Project is to complete a reconnaissance level assessment of a hydro resource on the 4th of July Creek.Inde- pendence Power,LLC will review existing available information pertinent to technical and permitting aspects of the project.A reconnaissance-level economic analysis of the project will be developed to determine if further work on the project is warranted. The following will be accomplished by this grant:-Reconnaissance Study &Report ($20,000)-Hydrology Study ($6,500) -Initiate Contact with City of Seward &Chugach Electric (Report)($3,000)-Initiate Permitting Process -Report ($6,500)- Stakeholder/Public Meeting -Minutes ($4,000) Project Status:Reconnaissance assessment is complete.Deliverable under this phase is the report titled "Fourth of July Creek Hydroelectric Project Reconnaissance Study and Initial Feasibility Assessment Final Report”,dated November 2009,and prepared by Independence Power,LLC. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Required Local Match $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $40,000.00 $40,000.00 Grant 7040034:Fourth of July Creek Hydroelectric Project 2 Project Scope:Project is to complete conceptual design and feasibility of a run-of-river hydroelectric project on Fourth of July Creek near Seward.Tasks include hydrology study,geotechnical investigation,topographic survey,land ®ulatory issues, permitting &environmental analysis,including fish study if necessary,conceptual design and cost estimate,economic analysis,and conceptual business &operating plans,culminating in a feasibility report. Project Status:The grant was cancelled before grant award due to lack of progress and unresponsiveness by the grantee. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $136,500.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $136,500.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $136,500.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 161 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Grant Lake Hydroelectric Facility Grantees Kenai Hydro,LLC (Independent Power Producer),Homer Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10037 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 0 -114 Grant Lk/Crk Low-Impact 2195333 407025 Feasibility 6/1/08 12/31/09 Closed Hydro Assess Pre-Construction 1 34 Grant Lake/Falls Creek Hydro 2195428 407042 Feasibility 8/20/08 12/31/12 Closed Feasibility Study 4 635 Grant Lake Hydroelectric 7040035 407042 Feasibility =7/1/11 6/30/14 Closed Facility Grant 2195333:Grant Lk/Crk Low-Impact Hydro Assess Pre-Construction Project Scope:Grant funds will be used to evaluate the potential for a small low-impact hydro facility utilizing the water resources provided by Grant Lake and Creek.Work will be completed per the information submitted by the Homer Electric Association dated February 11,2008 (seven total pages)and incorporated into the grant agreement. Project Status:A reconnaissance report was prepared with the grant.The report concluded the project was not feasible due to environmental concerns.The grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Other State Funding $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Total State $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Required Local Match $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $125,000.00 $125,000.00 Grant 2195428:Grant Lake/Falls Creek Hydro Feasibility Study Project Scope:Kenai Hydro,LLC is an entity formed to investigate the feasibility of and develop hydro power projects on the Kenai Peninsula. This project is located near Moose Pass,Alaska and grant funds will be used to complete Phase II of the feasibility study begun with grant funds from the Alternative Energy Solicitation issued by the Alaska Energy Authority in 2007.Kenai Hydro,LLC proposes to divert water flows from Falls Creek into Grant Lake by operating a 4.5 MW hydroelectric facility on Grant Creek. Power from the project will be available to Homer Electric Association and other areas served by the existing Railbelt transmission grid. A Preliminary Permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was secured on October 7,2008.Phase I studies (stakcholder consultations and preliminary identification of necessary studies and permitting)were partially funded by the grant funds from the Alternative Energy Solicitation noted.This project (Phase II)will build on the work previously completed. Project Status:KHL carries out Phase I feasibility level field studies and scoping in support of FERC licensing for this project. The proposed route for the transmission line and road access to the hydro facilities are impacted by the recently discovered Iditarod National Historic Trail which has senior rights to this land.Mitigation of impacts from hydro project are being studied.Project effects on changes in lake levels and river streamflows are also being investigated to minimize impacts to fish habitat.Phase II studies will be supplemented with additional Round IV grant funds. The earliest approval of FERC license is anticipated in March 2014. The grantee expended all grant funds and the grant has been closed. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 162 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $816,000.00 $816,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $816,000.00 $816,000.00 Required Local Match $204,000.00 $204,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,020,000.00 $1,020,000.00 Grant 7040035:Grant Lake Hydroelectric Facility Project Scope:Kenai Hydro LLC,a wholly-owned subsidiary of Homer Electric Association,proposes a continuation of field studies/environmental assessment and preliminary engineering/project scoping for developing a hydroelectric facility at Grant Lake.Under prior grants,Kenai Hydro received $100,000 for reconnaissance assessment from the Alternative Energy Request for Proposals and $816,000 in Renewable Energy Fund Round I (#34).Kenai Hydro will be providing a 25%cash match to the total grant. The Grant Lake Hydroelectric Facility would consist of 4.5 MW of installed capacity with an average annual output of 20,600 MW of energy,installed on the Grant Lake watershed near Moose Pass.The proposed project is comprised of a diversion dam (under consideration)at the outlet to Grant Lake,an intake structure in Grant Lake,a tunnel,a surge tank,a penstock,a powerhouse,a tailrace detention pond,a switchyard with disconnect switch &step-up transformer,and an overhead or underground transmission line.The intake would be in Grant Lake near its outlet.Water would be conveyed from the intake through a 3200'penstock to a powerhouse containing two Francis-type turbines.The powerhouse would be located near the bank of Grant Creek and would discharge through a second penstock into Grant Creek.A transmission line would connect the facility to the Railbelt grid near Moose Pass.Kenai Hydro LLC (KHL),whose sole member is the Homer Electric Association (HEA),was created in 2008 to evaluate and possibly develop this site as a low impact hydroelectric facility. KHL filed a preliminary permit application with FERC on April 28,2008 and was issued a permit on October 7,2008.The purpose of the preliminary permit is to determine the feasibility of the proposed project on Grant Lake and Creek in the Kenai Peninsula Borough,Alaska,and would occupy federal lands managed by the Chugach National Forest.A Pre-Application Docu- ment (PAD)was filed with FERC on August 6,2009.FERC has approved the Traditional License Program (TLP)as the appropriate course with which to proceed and secure a FERC license. The original grant application originally requested $2,500,000 in grant funds to complete the Phase II studies that were com- menced in 2009.However,the grant award was capped at $1,184,000 due to the previous Round I Renewable Energy Fund grant award for this project phase.KHL has offered a cash match of $296,000.Though not tracked in this grant,KHL is also providing an in-kind match for the cost of management and administrative staffing which they have estimated to be $549,120.Two tasks are anticipated to be accomplished in this grant:2011 -2012 field studies and environmental assessment to be completed in March 2013 and 2011 -2012 preliminary engineering and project scoping to be completed in October 2012. Project Status:Aquatic and Water Resources field studies were conducted. The grantee expended all grant funds and the grant has been closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,184,000.00 -$1,184,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,184,000.00 $1,184,000.00 Required Local Match $296,000.00 $296,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,480,000.00 $1,480,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 163 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Hunter Creek Hydroelectric Project Grantees Eklutna,Inc.(Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10267 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 690 Hunter Creek Hydroelectric Project Grant #AEA Project #Phase 7040060 407080 Start Date End Date Status Feasibility TAN 6/30/13 Closed Grant 7040060:Hunter Creek Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:Eklutna,Inc.,an Alaska Native Corporation and an independent power producer,will perform a reconnaissance study of a potential run-of-river hydroelectric power plant on Hunter Creek near Palmer.With widely varying seasonal flows,Hunter Creek has an estimated installed capacity of up to 6.5 MW.The reconnaissance study will investigate the resource to determine if the project is viable and also to perform preliminary investigations to determine project location,size and resource availability. Funding for this work is from a combination of $84,000 in grant funding and grantee match with $12,000 cash and $4,000 in- kind contributions.Tasks include:investigation of land ownership;permitting and environmental analysis;resource identification and analysis through stream gauging and site inspections;preliminary design;cost estimating and reconnaissance level economic analysis.Eklutna,Inc.will evaluate business structures and concepts during the reconnaissance study.As an Independent Power Producer,Eklutna,Inc.will be subject to the provisions of paragraph 7 of Appendix B1.In preparing their Business plan,various aspects of this section will be explored,including affirmation from prospective utilitics that they are interested in this opportunity to purchase power,cost-based rates and need for CPCN.The data collected and analysis performed will be documented with recommendations in a final report.Eklutna,Inc.has contacted Polarconsult,Inc.regarding the project and Polarconsult has agreed to contract for the reconnaissance work. Hunter Creek has an East Basin and a West Basin whose total area is approximately 59 square miles.A preliminary configuration would involve a 2 and a half mile long cross basin pipeline and a larger main pipeline which would carry flow from both basins to a powerhouse.The estimated capacity of this scheme would be 6.5 MW.Eleven miles of transmission line would be needed to interconnect to the MEA electrical grid.The status of the land the project would be located on is to be investigated in the grant scope of work.If it is under federal Bureau of Land Management ownership,jurisdiction for future hydropower project licensing may be with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.Environmental issues are undefined for this project.The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has noted potential conflicts with other users of this land and the proximity of the project to the Castle Mountain Fault. Project Status:The project is complete.The grant completed the report titled "Hunter Creek Hydroelectric Reconnaissance Study”,prepared by Polarconsult Alaska,Inc.,and dated April 2013. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $84,000.00 $84,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $84,000.00 $84,000.00 Required Local Match $16,000.00 $16,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $100,000.00 $100,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 164 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Jack River Hydroelectric Grantees Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10020 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 606 Jack River Hydroelectric Feasibility Study Native Village of Cantwell (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 7040064 407084 Grant 7040064:Jack River Hydroelectric Feasibility Study Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status TAA 6/30/13 Closed Project Scope:The Native Village of Cantwell will perform a reconnaissance study of a potential run-of-river hydroelectric power project on Jack River near Cantwell.Tasks include:resource data collection through stream flow monitoring;resource assessment; land use and environmental analysis,including any fish issues and if there are any physical barriers to fish migration;conceptual design and cost estimating;cost of energy and market analysis;and a simple economic analysis,The data collected and analysis performed will be documented in a final reconnaissance report.Preliminary project configuration includes a dam and short tunnel to a powerhouse with an estimated installed capacity in excess of 1 MW.The study will further investigate potential project schemes. Project Status:The grant is complete and closed.Deliverable under this grant,is the report "Jack River Hydroelectric Reconnais- sance Study”,dated March 2013,prepared by Polarconsult Alaska,Inc. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Required Local]Match $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $31,500.00 $31,500.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 165 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Ptarmigan Lk/Crk Low-Impact Hydro Grantees Homer Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10003 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 0 -116 Ptarmigan Lk/Crk Low-Impact 2195335 407026 Feasibility 6/1/08 12/31/09 Closed Hydro Assess Pre-Construction Grant 2195335:Ptarmigan Lk/Crk Low-Impact Hydro Assess Pre-Construction Project Scope:The grant funds will be used to evaluate the potential for a small low-impact hydro facility utilizing the water resources provided by Ptarmigan Lake and Creek.Work will be completed per the information submitted by Homer Electric Association,dated February 11,2008 (seven total pages)and incorporated into the grant agreement. Project Status:A reconnaissance report was prepared with the grant.The report concluded the project was not feasible due to environmental concerns.The project is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,684.35 $4,684.35 Other State Funding $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Total State $54,684.35 $54,684.35 Required Local Match $13,671.08 $13,671.08 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $68,355.43 $68,355.43 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 166 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII South Fork Hydroelectric Construction Grantees South Fork Hydro,LLC (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10059 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 57 South Fork Hydroelectric 2195434 407041 Construction 7/1/09 7/31/09 Closed Construction Grant 2195434:South Fork Hydroelectric Construction Project Scope:The grantee,an independent power producer,decided it was in their business's best interest to not accept the grant award and instead seek alternative financing options;therefore,the grant was cancelled before grant award. Project Status:The grantee,an independent power producer,decided it was in their business's best interest to not accept the grant award and instead seek alternative financing options;therefore,the grant was cancelled before grant award. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 167 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Stetson Creek Diversion/Cooper Lake Dam Facilities Project Grantees Chugach Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10315 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 674 Stetson Creek 7040005 407077 Final Design TNA 12/31/12 Active Diversion/Cooper Lake Dam Facilities Project 7 1082 Stetson Creek Diversion 7071082 407077 Construction TAA 12/31/15 Active Cooper Lake Dam Facilities Project Grant 7040005:Stetson Creek Diversion/Cooper Lake Dam Facilities Project Project Scope:The project is for feasibility,permitting and final design of a project to divert water from Stetson Creek to Cooper Lake to release environmental flows into Cooper Creek.This change was part of a settlement agreement reached during the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission relicensing of the Cooper Lake Hydroelectric Project in 2007. The main benefit of the proposed project would be the continued operation of the 19.4 MW Cooper Lake Hydroelectric Project. In addition,the diversion adds water to Cooper Lake,resulting in a new increase in hydroelectric generation.A new control structure will be added near the existing Cooper Lake embankment dam to regulate environmental flows in the upper reaches of the Cooper Creek below the dam.These flows will enhance fish habitat in this reach by using natural-warmed lake water to insure optimal water temperatures. Chugach has agreed to match Renewable Energy funding awarded under this grant using cash and in-kind contributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The diversion project is located within the Chugach National Forest. Permits expected to be required include U.S.Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permit,Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation 401 Water Quality Certification,U.S.Environmental Protection Agency Storm Water Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit,Alaska Department of Fish and Game Fish Habitat Permit,Alaska Department of Natural Resources Water Rights, and Alaska Department of Natural Resources Coastal Project Questionnaire. Chugach has worked with all of the above agencies and does not anticipate any overwhelming barrier to securing the needed permits. Project Status:CEA has completed final design documents and has started construction.As of the end of 2014 the Stetson diversion structure is nearly complete.Remaining work on the conveyance and siphon will be completed in 2015. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $576,080.00 $576,080.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $576,080.00 $576,080.00 Required Local Match $576,080.00 $576,080.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,152,160.00 $1,152,160.00 Grant 7071082:Stetson Creek Diversion Cooper Lake Dam Facilities Project Project Scope:The grant is for the construction of the Stetson Creek Diversion. Project Status:CEA has completed final design documents and has started construction.As of the end of 2014 the Stetson diversion structure is nearly complete.Remaining work on the conveyance and siphon will be completed in 2015. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 168 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Construction of the Stetson project is nearly complete.The report filed in Aug 2015 indicated that both the diversion and siphon system were operational and commissioned and that some minor work remained including retaining walls,final site grading,and demobilization.Final record drawings and FERC filings are also expected in the near future to complete the project.The Aug 2015 indicated approximately $1.375 million remaining in grant funds. Only minor construction work remains consisting of communication links and closeout documents.As of January 2016 all the closeout documents are expected to be provided by the end of the month.A significant amount of construction retainage remains to be paid pending release of claims by the contractor/surety. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $3,453,900.00 $2,197,926.76 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $3,453,900.00 $2,197,926.76 Required Local Match $3,453,900.00 $2,581,090.13 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $6,907,800.00 $4,779,016.89 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 169 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Whittier Creek Hydroelectric Grantees City of Whittier (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10051 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 48 Whittier Creek Hydroelectric 2195396 407043 Feasibility 8/20/08 5/1/12 Closed Reconnaissance Grant 2195396:Whittier Creek Hydroelectric Reconnaissance Project Scope:The proposed work includes three technical tasks:1)Research,review and evaluate past hydroelectric studies done in Alaska,especially the report that was generated for Whittier Creek at Whittier,Alaska during the late 1970's;2)Install stream gauge and measure stream flow for two ycars;and 3)Analyze the data recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) stream gauge for Whittier Creek.The results of this work will determine if the City of Whittier could benefit from generating their own electric power. Task 1 will provide an interim report on Whittier Creek with July 2010 costs. Research,review and evaluate the existing data,including the listed past publications,topo maps,and makea site visit to collect additional data on possible locations,including the USGS stream gauging data on Twenty-Mile River,a glacial feed river within 10 miles of Whittier.Results of this task will estimate the power available (kW)and the average annual energy (kWh)from Whittier Creek in addition to the capital cost and then estimate the cost of energy generated (in cents/kWh)to determine if the project is economical.Provide an interim report with costs.If the Interim Report results show the project is not economic in its cost of power compared to that provided by Chugach Electric,the grant funding for Whittier Creek will end.Re-programming of remaining grant funds to study other hydro sites will be subject to approval by the Alaska Legislature. Following is a list of previous studies.USACE,Alaska District 1982."Regional Inventory and Reconnaissance Study for Small Hydropower Projects -Southcentral,Alaska.”USACE,Alaska District,1979."Regional Inventory and Reconnaissance Study for Small Hydropower Projects in Southeast Alaska.”USACE,Alaska District,1981."Small-Scale Hydropower Reconnaissance Study Southwest Alaska.”CH2M Hill Engineering of Alaska,1979."Reconnaissance Study of Hydropower Sites Near Cordova, Alaska.” Task 2 will include stream gauging Whittier Creek or possible other location and data collection. Design of a hydroelectric facility on Whittier Creek or other location (Shakespear or Learnard Creek)would require detailed information on the flow regime at Whitticr Creck.Therefore,work is proposed to develop this information through gauging the stream for a period of no less than one calendar year.The USGS will work with the Corps of Engineers to gauge the creek.The USGS will install a stream flow monitoring station including satellite telemetry or other means of automated data transmission (the new gauge shall be installed on Whittier Creek),run levels as needed to maintain gauge datum,collect continuous (15 minute) stream stage data,make six to eight discharge measurements annually to define and ensure the accuracy of the stage discharge rating and to help define winter stream flow under ice conditions,calculate daily mean discharge and additional statistical information, archive the stage and discharge data in the USGS data base.Recorded data and preliminary daily discharge will be provided to the Corps of Engineers upon request.Data will be finalized and published in the annual report,"Water Data Report-United States.” The cost for two years is approximately $60,000.If the stream gauge is installed on Whittier Creek before task one is success- fully completed,then part of the first year cost may be shared with another project on Whittier Creek,depending upon the timing of the installation of the gauge.The Corps of Engineers would coordinate with the USGS and perform stream transport,erosion potential,and icing data during the gauging period. Task 3 is data analysis and preliminary design concept. Once the stream gauge data has been obtained from the USGS and rating curves have been developed,USACE will analyze the data to determine if the production of power is possible at Whittier Creck.Mean annual flow,mean monthly flow,7-day,2 year reoccurrence,low flow (both summer and winter),five points on the daily flow duration curve,peak flow,and the 100-year recurring interval will be calculated.These parameters will form the basis for estimating potential capacity and energy at the site. Twenty-Mile River data can be used to help correlate with the Whittier Creek flows to estimate historical Whittier Creek flows.The average annual energy will be calculated based on the net head and flow capacity at the site.From these calculations,a power plant capacity will be selected based on energy capabilities at Whittier Creek.Load characteristics would also need to be analyzed.From January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 170 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII there,several different preliminary alternatives will be developed.USACE,Alaska District would coordinate with the Corps center of expertise for hydroelectric generation,(Hydroelectric Design Center)in Portland,OR. This grant will formulate preliminary alternatives,complete preliminary economic analysis by Jan 2012,determine power re- quirement forecast /load characteristics,develop power benefit stream and cost of energy (CORPS HH/ECON),identify physical works (plant description,site services,access,transmission lines,etc.),determine economic feasibility based upon avoided fuel costs (CORPS HH/ECON),identify critical issues,assess legal /institutional constraints (WIK),and assess licensing and environ- mental constraints (WIK). A recon report will be provided to the Authority by May 2012 after it is reviewed by CORPS,City of Whittier,and the Authority. Preliminary mechanical and electrical work will be completed by Jan 2012. Project Status:USACE completed an interim reconnaissance report of hydropower resources in the vicinity of Whittier in Septem- ber 2011.The report concluded the available sites could not be developed economically when compared to the cost of railbelt power. The project is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $39,471.00 $39,471.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $39,471.00 $39,471.00 Required Local Match $34,285.00 $34,285.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $73,756.00 $73,756.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 171 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Anchorage Landfill Gas Electricity Grantees Municipality of Anchorage (Local Government) Technology Type LANDFILL GAS Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10070 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 1 68 Anchorage Landfill Gas Grant #AEA Project # 2195430 Electricity Construction Grant 2195430:Anchorage Landfill Gas Electricity Construction 402032 Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 6/30/13 Closed Project Scope:The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA)Solid Waste Services Department (SWS)will develop an electric power generating plant to be located at the Anchorage Regional Landfill (ARL).The plant will use Jandfill gas (LFG),a byproduct of anacrobic waste decomposition,as its primary fuel.Landfill gas will be collected and sold to Doyon,Limited who will generate electricity for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Project Status:The Anchorage Landfill Gas Electricity Construction Project has been successfully completed and closed out. The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA)Solid Waste Services Department (SWS)has submitted all final project documents.AEA has reviewed and accepted the final feasibility study and will provide assistance during the mandatory end of project performance reporting. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,000,000.00 -$2,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Required Local Match $1,423,866.00 $1,423,866.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,423,866.00 $3,423,866.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 172 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Cook Inlet TidGen Project Grantees Ocean Renewable Power Company (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type OCEAN/RIVER Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10286 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 660 Cook Inlet TidGen Project 7040059 408005 Construction =7/1/11 12/31/15 Active Grant 7040059:Cook Inlet TidGen Project Project Scope:ORPC Alaska 2,LLC,a wholly owned subsidiary of Ocean Renewable Power Company,LLC,will install an array of four 150kW TidGen Power Systems with a total rated capacity of 600 kW near (within 3km)of East Foreland,Alaska.The devices are expected to be installed in water depths of 60-190 ft.at MLLW.Models have predicted peak velocities nearing 5 m/s (9 knots). ORPC has received a FERC Preliminary Permit for the East Foreland Project in March 2011 (P-13821-000). As ORPC is still in the process of developing its tidal technology,all required technology will be developed to a standard by which it will be expected to be operational throughout its economic life.This will be shown by another deployment of the TidGen technology in Maine.In September 2012,ORPC deployed a 150 kW TidGen Power System in Cobscook Bay,Maine,under a Department of Energy award. The deployment of the four devices at the East Foreland project site was originally scheduled to occur in two stages over the summers of 2014 and 2015;however,initial deployment is now expected to be pushed into 2015.Prior to the installation of the first device,ORPC will complete all work needed for the regulatory compliance and technology development.This will include submission of an application for a FERC Pilot License-a special FERC license developed specifically for testing hydrokinetic devices on a relatively small scale (j5 MW). Project Status:The grant agreement is in place however the project has stalled while additional funding partners are identified. May 2015 OPRC continues to seek additional funding.As of Sep 2015 no additional action is apparent and the future prospects of additional funding are unknown. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding -$2,000,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $6,392,900.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $8,392,900.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 173 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Nenana Hydrokinetic Grantees Golden Valley Electric Association (Utility-Cooperative),University of Alaska Fairbanks (Non Profit Entity) Technology Type OCEAN/RIVER Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10096 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 97 Nenana Hydrokinetic 2195437 407053 Feasibility 8/20/08 12/31/12 Closed Construction 0 -6 Nenana River ROR Hydro 7 407021 Reconnaissance -1/28/09 2/16/10 Closed Reconnaissance Study Grant 2195437:Nenana Hydrokinetic Construction Project Scope:The University of Alaska -Fairbanks,Institute of Northern Engineering will conduct a detailed characterization of the hydrokinetic energy potential of the Tanana River adjacent to the community of Nenana over a 15-month period to include a summer-winter-summer cycle.While the year-round flow is the most important factor that determines the hydrokinetic energy potential of a river,the feasibility of deploying a hydrokinetic turbine system and its efficiency are also affected by the interaction of the hydrokinetic turbine and the river environment.These can involve interactions between turbines,and the anchors and cables holding the turbine in place,with fish populations,floating or submerged debris,ice,and sediment.The river characterization to be undertaken in this project is designed to investigate the interactions between the river environment and hydrokinetic power systems. This process will require the following studies. Mapping the river flow throughout the summer and winter months to determine the seasonal impact of ice.Existing data from a local US Geological Survey gauging station will be used to estimate the historical river flows and its variation.Measurements of flow velocities just prior to river freeze-up (October)and river break-up (April)were completed in 2008 and 2009. Monitoring the sediment carried in the river's main flow and along the bed to determine the baseline conditions and the variabil- ity of sediment accumulation and erosion that can affect turbine operations.This includes the influence of anchors and bed-mounted turbines.If a functioning turbine is available to the project,this monitoring will be extended to examine the effect of turbine opera- tions on sediment deposition /erosion and sediment effects on turbine operation.The deployed anchoring system will be monitored to determine changes in sediment deposition and/or erosion that may occur as a result of flow disturbance by anchors. Monitoring fish populations in summer and winter to determine their number,river usage patterns,and species and age compo- sition.Fish populations,and their behavior,differ from summer to winter and understanding those differences may be important to bed-mounted turbines that plan to operate year-round under an ice cover.A study of fish interaction with turbines requires high-resolution sonar equipment that is beyond the budget of this project,but is intended to be incorporated into future studies. Determining fish behavior around turbines will be addressed by these studies.In addition,the impact on larval and juvenile fish drifting downstream will be studied. Monitoring summer debris flow and possible mitigation strategies will also be completed.This will include the design and testing of an instrumented variable angle trash rack that can measure accumulated trash load.River flow measurements above and below the trash rack will be used to determine the influence of debris on the local flow that can affect turbine efficiency. The results of this project will provide critical information to utilities,villages,and commercial hydrokinetic manufacturers who are considering using or commercializing hydrokinetic turbines.Information about what permits are needed and who are critical stakeholders,what are the challenges of deploying and operating hydrokinetic turbines in the river environment and how fish,sediment,ice,and river debris,and their mitigation may affect turbine operations and efficiency. Project Status:The final report has been published and the grant closed out. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 174 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $450,000.00 $450,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $450,000.00 $450,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $450,000.00 $450,000.00 Grant 7;Nenana River ROR Hydro Reconnaissance Study Project Scope:The project is to prepare a reconnaissance study of the Nenana River for a run-of-river hydroelectric project. A report will be prepared to document findings of the study and shall address:power generation and capacity factor,narrative to describe plant,site services,access,transmission infrastructure,costs,critical issues,and conclusions as to the technical and economic feasibility of the project and recommendations for further study. Project Status:The project is complete.The project completed the study titled "Nenana River Hydropower Scheme Healy,Alaska Reconnaissance Study”,by Knight Piesold and Co.,and dated January 2009. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 175 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII McKinley Village Solar Thermal Grantees Golden Valley Electric Association (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type SOLAR THERMAL Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10103 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status j 108 McKinley Village Solar 2195394 411003 Construction 8/20/08 9/30/09 Closed Thermal Construction Grant 2195394:McKinley Village Solar Thermal Construction Project Scope:The SWHS consists of 36 Heliodyne flat panel solar thermal collectors mounted on a 50°X 30'array.Heat from the flat-plate collectors flow into an energy and distribution center that contains a large 3,000-gallon insulated heat storage/exchange tank containing a liquid medium.Heat is transferred through two independent separated copper coil loops in the heat exchange tank; one loop for the solar heated liquid and one loop for the domestic water.The heated domestic water is then distributed through a 2,000-foot insulated pipe system circulating in a loop between the laundry building at the south side of the campus,13 guest cabins, the Riverside complex on the north side,and to the Sheldon Visitors Center to the west by circulating pumps. Project Status:The system came online in August of 2009.Total solar energy to array was 39,000 kWh (132000 kBTUs).Total energy to loads was 3,750 kWh (12,800 kBTUs).Estimated maximum yield (@ 35%efficiency)is about 13,800 kWh (49,900 kBTUs).System utilization (i.e.,yield/available energy)was 27%of available capacity.Monitoring limitations that were seen in 2010 were rectified in 2011 with additional fine tuning for 2012.System distribution problems experienced in 2010 were also rectified in 2011 but additional retrofit efforts were thwarted by a lack of labor resources.Complete retrofitting of end use stations is expected to be completed before the start up in 2012.With retrofits complete,the efficiency yield should also increase.7/13:during PM site visit solar thermal system was operating well.Operator thrilled with savings and marketing potential of solar energy. 11/14:GVEA reported the system performed well in 2014.No problems. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $190,000.00 $190,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $190,000.00 $190,000.00 Required Local Match $3,600.00 $20,878.92 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $193,600.00 $210,878.92 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 176 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII CEA Transmission Line to Renewable Energy Resources Grantees Chugach Electric Association,Inc.(Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type TRANSMISSION Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10279 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 615 CEA Transmission Line to 7040033 409031 Feasibility =7/1/11 12/31/12 Closed Renewable Energy Resources Grant 7040033:CEA Transmission Line to Renewable Energy Resources Project Scope:Chugach Electric Association,Inc.(CEA)has applied for a grant through the Alaska Renewable Energy Fund to evaluate the construction of a transmission line between the proposed Mount Spurr geothermal site (to be developed by Ormat Nevada,Inc.)and its existing Beluga generation plant.Phase I of the grant application is funded and will accomplish an initial feasibility study consisting of an analysis of permitting requirements,route selection,and a preliminary design.The narrative below outlines the anticipated time,cost estimates and deliverables for these tasks.CEA will provide in-house management as "other contributions.”Consequently,these costs will be tracked and reported to the Alaska Energy Authority. Permitting Requirements -CEA anticipates permitting application and approval to be a major driver in ultimate route selection. A clear and comprehensive study of existing land owners within the project region and their individual requirements for third-party land use will ultimately help clarify routing options.CEA expects some overlap between route selection and permitting since the two are heavily dependent on each other.CEA anticipates bringing a consultant on-board immediately upon approval of the grant with expectation of a completed study within six months (August 2011 through January 2012)at an estimated cost of $200,000.The completed study will include a comprehensive listing of land-owners and detailed analysis of necessary permitting to build/maintain facilities on their respective properties. Preliminary Route Selection -CEA will explore multiple routing options:a)Use of an existing road ROW and the proposed new road extension into the geo-thermal site."Piggybacking”the transmission line alongside new and existing roads can create lower construction costs and eliminate many of the permitting issues.b)Routing based on "least resistance,”i.e.a potentially longer line,but situated where geographical and permitting issues are limited or nonexistent.c)Access to future potential energy sources or loads.The development of Lake Chakachamna,the Chulitina coal fields or future Coal to Liquids projects may require the addition of (future)substations,switchyards and/or tap lines off the main transmission corridor.d)A direct route from Beluga to the geo-thermal site.This option would minimize the line length but may have permitting and access issues. Route selection and construction cost will be dependent on applicable permits,ancillary infrastructure requiring future electrical service and a more "finalized”proposal from Ormat Nevada,Inc.for construction access to the geo-thermal site.CEA would expect a decision on routing within three months (February through April 2012)at an estimated cost of $200,000. Deliverables would include detailed topographic maps identifying the individual candidate routes with accompanying analysis highlighting pros and cons of each route.Evaluation of geographic barriers,permitting issues and access to other planned develop- ment in the area would be typical "commentary”for each route option.A final summary identifying the prime candidate would be included. Preliminary Design -The transmission line design template is obviously heavily dependent on final route selection.In addition, CEA must consider potential customers along the chosen route such as the Chuitna Coal project,the proposed Lake Chakachamna Hydroelectric Facility and future Coal -to -Liquid (CTL)plants.Once a preliminary route is selected,a preliminary design is to be available within 3-4 months (April through July 2012)at an estimated cost of $200,000.This time frame and cost estimate assumes minimal field investigation by the consultant and a fairly well-defined accessible route.Deliverables would include a comprehensive project cost estimate,breakdown of major structures (wire sizes,type of tower(s),location of substations/switchyards,etc.)and analysis of the proposed right-of-way with detailed descriptions of individual transmission line segments and infrastructure. Project Status:The grant award document has been prepared and signed by CEA.However,the grant award has not been issued. AEA is awaiting the results of ongoing exploration activities by Ormat to discover and define significant geothermal resources on Mt Spur.The appropriated Renewable Energy Fund budget for this project is $600,000,with a $20,000 anticipated local match. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 177 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $600,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $600,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $600,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 178 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Delta Area Wind Turbines Grantees Alaska Environmental Power (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type WIND Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10098 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 0,1 -102,102 Delta Area Wind 2195370 410027 Construction 8/20/08 6/30/10 Closed Turbines-Construction Grant 2195370:Delta Area Wind Turbines-Construction Project Scope:The is the first project of its kind to integrate wind energy into the Railbelt Grid using an experimental program by Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA),by using proven cold-weather wind turbine technology.The original scope was for 20 NW100 turbines,but the scoped changed to 1 NW100B turbine and 1 EWT900 turbine.This grant is a combination of Round 0 and Round I awards. Project Status:Both wind turbines (1 megawatt total capacity)have been operating since 2010. The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Required Local Match $801,500.00 $954,534.37 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,801,500.00 $2,954,534.37 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 179 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Delta Junction Wind Grantees Alaska Wind Power,LLC (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type WIND Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10068 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 0,1 -66,66 Delta Junction Wind 2195465 410022 Feasibility 6/1/08 12/31/11 Closed Assessment &Avian Study Grant 2195465:Delta Junction Wind Assessment &Avian Study Project Scope:This is a proposal to study the wind resource potential along the Richardson Hwy south of Delta Junction. Project Status:The grant is closed out.AEA reccived the avian study.The NRG raw files are confusing with different site numbers,coordinates and configurations.AEA has one previous study from V3 Energy LLC covering this region. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $65,412.09 $65,412.09 Other State Funding $62,846.90 $62,846.90 Total State $128,258.99 $128,258.99 Required Local Match $184,567.79 $184,567.79 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $312,826.78 $312,826.78 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 180 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI GVEA Eva Creek Wind Turbine Purchase Grantees Golden Valley Electric Association (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type WIND Region Railbelt AEDG Project Code 10104 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 109 Eva Creek Wind Farm 2195425 410044 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/12 Closed Feasibility 4 616 GVEA Eva Creek Wind 7040031 410044 Construction 7/1/11 3/31/14 Closed Turbine Purchase Grant 2195425:Eva Creek Wind Farm Feasibility Project Scope:Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)originally proposed feasibility,design,and construction of a 24 MW wind farm in the Healy area and requested $79 million in grant funding.AEA recommended $2.53 million for feasibility assess- ment,but the project was capped at $2 million. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.Detailed final design plans are being developed to address site access and equipment/material staging.The two minute wind analysis and geotech report was submitted to AEA on July 16,2010.Geotech drilling was completed for substation foundation.Energy Yield Assessment was done for GE,Clipper,Siemens and REPower wind turbines.Field investigation was completed for wetlands determination.The archeological field studies are completed.Geotech drilling was finished in April 2011.The project was given a green light by board.RePower 2.05MW turbines were chosen.Michel is the EPC contractor.GVEA submitted design for road easements to the state.GVEA submitted exhibits to ACoE for wetland permits and avian/bat plans with the USFWS.The grant was closed out on January 4,2012. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Required Local Match $300,000.00 $300,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,300,000.00 $2,300,000.00 Grant 7040031:GVEA Eva Creek Wind Turbine Purchase Project Scope:The Eva Creek project will consist of 12 RePower 2.05 megawatt turbines for a total wind farm capacity of 24.6 megawatts.The grant consists of $1,463,200 in REF funds toward Q4 2011 turbine purchase,plus $10 million in legislative appropriation for construction costs.The construction funds can be spent first with match coming in subsequent quarters. Project Status:All turbines have been erected.Roadwork is finished except for some minor culvert work.The substation equip- ment is installed.The collector grid is installed.The O&M building is with interior focus on communications room.The civil work finished at the communications site on the Parks Highway.The contractor has installed GSU transformers and secondary cable to the wind towers.The 138kW transmission tap to the Northern Intertie will need a permanent solution whenever the line is energized to 230kV -current workaround is using wooden poles for 138kV operation.An anti-freeze solution will be injected into the conduit from the GSUs into the wind turbine towers to prevent cable damage from freeze-up.All turbines are commissioned. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 181 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,463,200.00 =$1,463,200.00 Other State Funding $10,000,000.00 $10,000,000.00 Total State $11,463,200.00 $11,463,200.00 Required Local Match $23,731,049.51 $23,731,049.51 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $35,194,249.51 $35,194,249.51 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 182 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Nikiski Wind Farm Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 222 Nikiski Wind Farm Construction Kenai Winds,LLC (Independent Power Producer) Grant #AEA Project #Phase 2195433 410046 Construction Grant 2195433:Nikiski Wind Farm Construction Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 6/30/12 Closed Project Scope:This project consists of final design and construction project of a 9 MW wind farm at a refinery in Nikiski. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place.Kenai Wind's power purchase agreement was cancelled by Homer Electric Association in May 2010.A request for grant extension through June 2012 was approved.The project was cancelled due to lack of a power purchase agreement. January 29,2016 The grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,102.87 $2,102.87 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,102.87 $2,102.87 Required Local Match $18,925.88 $18,925.88 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $21,028.75 $21,028.75 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 183 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Craig Biomass Fuel Dryer Project Grantees City of Craig (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code =10223 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 605 Biomass Fuel Dryer Project 7040042 402114 Construction 7/1/11 6/30/17 Closed Grant 7040042:Biomass Fuel Dryer Project Project Scope:The project will purchase and install a biomass fuel dryer with a capacity of approximately 13,000 tons of wood waste per year produced as a byproduct of the sawmilling process.Dried wood would then be burned in publicly owned facilities to provide reduced-cost,district-style heat for these facilities at reduced cost to the public entities that operate these facilities.The project enables recipient facilities to burn renewable fuels to provide heat at lower costs over time than the cost to burn fossil fuels to produce heat. Prerequisite for release of AEA grant funds:-Acceptance of the lease/operation &maintenance/business agreement between Viking Lumber and the City of Craig.This is to assure public benefit of the grant funds. Project Status:This project is operational and the grant is closed As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $350,000.00 $350,000.00. Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $350,000.00 $350,000.00 Required Local Match $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $600,000.00 $600,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 184 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Haines (Chilkoot)Central Wood Heating System Construction Grantees Chilkoot Indian Association (Non Profit Entity) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10036 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 33 Haines Central Wood Heating 2195373 402034 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/12 Closed Construction Grant 2195373:Haines Central Wood Heating Construction Project Scope:The Chilkoot Indian Association is constructing a four-plex housing facility which will incorporate a cordwood- fired boiler -which is what this grant is funding.(The Chilkoot Indian Association will ultimately build four different four-plex units but currently only plans to build the first one.) A separate boiler/fuel storage building will be built on one lot and recirculate hot water to be used in each of the four-plexes 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.Grant funds will be used to complete the redesign and construction of the cordwood- fired boiler system. Project Status:The project is operational and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $188,620.00 $188,620.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $188,620.00 $188,620.00 Required Local Match $36,500.00 $36,500.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $225,120.00 $225,120.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 185 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Haines Central Wood Heating Feasibility Study (Community Buildings) Grantees Haines Borough (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10044 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project #Phase 1 41 Haines Central Wood Heating 2195372 402036 Feasibility Study 7 1021 Haines Borough Municipal 7071021 402036 Buildings Biomass Project Feasibility 8/20/08 Construction TNA Grant 2195372:Haines Central Wood Heating Feasibility Study Start Date End Date Status 12/31/13 Active 12/31/17 Active Project Scope:The Haines Borough process to explore the potential for use of low-emission nontoxic wood biomass as the source for wood-fired boilers to provide heat (through an insulated pipe distribution system)initially to four buildings located within the Borough:the K-12 school,the Voc-Ed Building,the Municipal Administration Building,and the Public Library.The Haines Borough will contract with qualified consultants to perform reconnaissance and feasibility studies,and guide the Borough through the 35%conceptual design.Contracting will be in accordance with the Borough's standard procurement policies. Project Status:In May 2012,Alaska Energy Engineering completed the Haines Borough Biomass Feasibility Study.It was concluded that biomass heating was not practical due to the high capital and maintenance costs associated with pellet boilers. However,AEA,Division of Forestry,and the Coast Guard Biomass staff disagree with some of the elements of the study. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $116,612.38 $116,612.38 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $116,612.38 $116,612.38 Required Local Match $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $136,612.38 $136,612.38 Grant 7071021:Haines Borough Municipal Buildings Biomass Project January 29,2016 Project Scope:Provide final design and installation of low emissions,high efficiency pellet-fired boiler systems to heat the Haines School and Pool,Chilkat Center,Sewer Treatment Plant,Vocational Education Building,Library,old City Shop,new City Shop, Public Safety Building,and the Sheldon Museum. Project Status:This project is in the design phase.A steering committee of has been formed of biomass technical resources to work with the community of the technology selection. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,237,400.00 $3,658.62 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,237,400.00 $3,658.62 Required Local Match $137,448.00 $5,927.59 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,374,848.00 $9,586.21 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 186 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kake Biomass Grantees Organized Village of Kake (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10124 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1087 Kake Community Energy 7071087 402124 TAN4 12/31/15 Active Grant 7071087:Kake Community Energy Project Scope:The Organized Village of Kake will complete the final design and permitting for a low emission,high efficiency, and 3rd party tested district wood-fired boiler and heating loop serving the Kake City School District,Tlingit and Haida Senior Center,and the City of Kakes Bingo Hall,and as funding allows,a tribal government office building and a lodge owned by the Organized Village of Kake (OVK),a federally recognized tribe.This project is estimated to displace approximately 35,000 gallons per year of fuel oil.The final design will include a wood supply analysis,a business/operational plan,and any required heat sales agreements. Project Status:The grant agreement is in place and the Organized Village of Kake is finalizing the RFP for contractor selection. Grant is routing for approval As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $175,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $175,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $15,345.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $190,345.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 187 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Ketchikan Gateway Borough Biomass Heating Project Grantees Ketchikan Gateway Borough (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10441 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1037 Ketchikan Gateway Borough 7071037 402129 Construction TAN4 12/31/16 Active Biomass Heating Project Grant 7071037:Ketchikan Gateway Borough Biomass Heating Project Project Scope:The project will provide a biomass heating system at the airport. Project Status:The grant was executed in June 2015 for $620,000 to Ketchikan Gateway Borough. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $620,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $620,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $117,929.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $737,929.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 188 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VITI Thorne Bay School Wood Fired Boiler Project Grantees Southeast Island School District (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10116 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 211 Thorne Bay Wood Boiler 4 636 Thorne Bay School Wood Fired Boiler Project Grant 2195469:Thorne Bay Wood Boiler Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2195469 402044 Construction 7/1/09 6/30/13 Closed 7040037 402044 Construction 7/1/11 6/30/13 Closed Project Scope:The grant is to fund the final design and construction of a wood fired boiler system that would provide heat to the school in Thorne Bay.The project involves placing Garn wood fired boilers adjacent to the school site and running underground piping from the wood fired boilers to the existing heating system.Wood would be supplied by local sawmills,USFS small sales, wood left behind on the landings from large timber sales,and from small local firewood cutters. Project Status:This cordwood system is fully operational and the project is closed-out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $178,179.00 $178,179.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $178,179.00 $178,179.00 Required Local Match $42,000.00 $42,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $220,179.00 $220,179.00 Grant 7040037:Thorne Bay School Wood Fired Boiler Project Project Scope:See above Project Status:See above As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $236,507.12 $236,507.12 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $236,507.12 $236,507.12 Required Local Match $60,000.00 $60,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $296,507.12 $296,507.12 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 189 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Yakutat Biomass Grantees City and Borough of Yakutat (Local Government),Yakutat Power (Utility-Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10062 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status I 60 Yakutat Biomass Feasibility 2195424 402035 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/13 Closed 7 1053 Yakutat Biomass District 7071053 402035 Construction TNA Active Heating Loop Grant 2195424:Yakutat Biomass Feasibility Project Scope:The grant funding under the phase of the project will provide for final design,permitting,equipment evaluation and resource evaluation of the forest project fuel source for its eventual replacement of diesel fuel. The final design will include mechanical and electrical integration of the forest project system into the community of Yakutats electric generation infrastructure,as well as design of the fuel storage and handling system.The community of Yakutat has received initial funding from a separate funding source to relocate and upgrade its existing power generation system.The forest product design will be coordinated with the ongoing power plant upgrade design. Permitting will include NEPA project level environment review of the proposed forest product fuel system and harvesting the resource.The City and Borough of Yakutat will work closely with stakeholders and the USFS to identify and mitigate potential impacts to the environment associated with harvesting the biomass resource. In conjunction with the project level environmental review,the City and Borough of Yakutat through Yakutat Power will work with the borough planners,USFS,Yakutat Tlingit Tribe,Yak-Tat Kwaan Inc.,and local stakeholders to define and refine the fuel resource available for this project:including identifying realistic costs associated with harvesting,transporting,processing,storing, and handling the biomass product. Project Status:The project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $249,600.00 $249,600.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $249,600.00 $249,600.00 Required Local Match $6,621.76 $6,621.76 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $256,221.76 $256,221.76 Grant 7071053:Yakutat Biomass District Heating Loop Project Scope:Primary heat sources in three municipal publicly accessible buildings will be replaced with two Garn WHS2000 boilers,which will use locally sourced cordwood biomass to provide heat through a supply loop linking all buildings.Existing antiquated hydronic heating systems in each building will be replaced and upgraded to improve efficiency. Project Status:The grant agreement has not been put in place.The building with the largest heating load has elected to utilize a propane heating system and is no longer interested in participating in this project. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $103,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $103,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $103,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 190 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Tenakee Inlet Geothermal Resource Grantees Inside Passage Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type GEOTHERMAL Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10285 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 632 Reconnaissance Study of 7040073 406018 Feasibility TAAL 6/30/13 Closed Tenakee Inlet Geothermal Resource Grant 7040073:Reconnaissance Study of Tenakee Inlet Geothermal Resource Project Scope:Inside Passage Electrical Cooperative will use this Renewable Energy Fund (REF)Round IV grant to investigate the potential of using the known geothermal resource at Tenakee Inlet (approximately 57 59'24"N,135 56'20”W)to produce power and evaluate alternative uses of the source. The springs near the head of Tenakee Inlet have the highest recorded surface temperature (176F)of any of the numerous geothermal springs tested on Chichagof Island and listed on the Geothermal Resources of Alaska Map.Geochemistry of the spring waters indicates a maximum subsurface temperature of 243 F.The surface flow rate of the spring has been measured at 90 L/min and the convective heat discharge estimated at 0.5 MW. The project area will be approximately 2 square miles,although the exploration is constrained by the fairly steep ridges to the west,south,and east,and will thus be focused on the valleys and southern portion of the area.The grant funded phase will include mapping,remote sensing,aerial and ground based geophysics,and geochemical sampling of soils,rocks,and surface waters.If this work is successful and promising,future work would include drilling necessary to confirm and develop the resource,necessary permitting,and power plant and infrastructure construction. Project Status:In the fall of 2011,the contractor HDL conducted shallow temperature surveys,collected rock,water,and soil samples,and mapped geological strata. In the spring and summer of 2012,the team completed a thermal imaging survey,collected additional shallow temperature data, and conducted a stream cross-section survey to estimate flow rates.Soil gas surveys were performed in the fall of 2012. Results have been compiled into a final report which includes an economic analysis and recommendations for next steps to confirm the resource. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $568,729.62 $568,729.62 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $568,729.62 $568,729.62 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $568,729.62 $568,729.62 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 191 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Japonski Island Boathouse Heat Pump Grantees City and Borough of Sitka (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT PUMPS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10331 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 705 Japonski Island Boathouse 7040001 406015 Construction 7/1/11 12/31/14 Closed Heat Pump Grant 7040001:Japonski Island Boathouse Heat Pump Project Scope:The City and Borough of Sitka will use the Renewable Energy Fund,Round IV,grant to design and construct a hybrid ground source heat pump (GSHP)to serve the heating needs at the City and Borough of Sitka's Japonski Island Boathouse Historical Rehabilitation Project. The Japonski Island Boathouse Heat Pump project hybrid system will consist of a ground source heat pump system that will meet approximately 81%of the facility's heating needs,with a supplemental electric heat system to make up the difference during periods when the facility's heat loads exceed the capacity of the ground source heat pump system. The Renewable Energy Grant is for the additional design and construction costs for the hybrid ground source heat pump system. The grant funding is only for the costs associated with the ground source heat pump system portion of the hybrid system;the costs associated with the supplemental boiler and water heater are excluded from this grant.The large open work bay,which will have only a fabric curtain over the opening,will be heated as needed with a waste oil burner,since the heat pump system would have to be dramatically increased in size,for what would be a very intermittent load. Project Status:The grantee was unable to provide the committed match and agreed to forfeit the grant.The grant has been closed out. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 192 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VUI Juneau Airport Ground Source Heat Pump Grantees City and Borough of Juneau (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT PUMPS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10001 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 0 -111 Juneau Airport Ground Source 2195359 406008 Construction 10/7/08 6/30/10 Closed Heat Pump Grant 2195359:Juneau Airport Ground Source Heat Pump Project Scope:The use of geothermal energy at the Juneau International Airport Terminal is a part of an overall renovation and expansion project.Based on the feasibility study conducted by the Alaska Energy Engineering LLC,a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)scheme offers the financial incentive to move away from traditional fucl oil-based heating systems to a system that extracts heat from the ground and obtains most of its purchased energy from cleaner hydroelectric sources. The geothermal loop field is located under the pavement of the commuter plane airfield ramp.It consists of 108 vertical borings to a depth of 350 feet each.A mix of 88%water and 12%methanol circulates through a continuous underground loop of more than 16 miles of HDPE piping.The piping enters the building and is distributed to 31 electric heat pumps that provide heating,cooling, and ventilation to interior spaces,as well as heat to the building's front sidewalk that prevents build-up of ice and snow.The heat pumps are digitally controlled to efficiently respond to changing air conditions. Construction of the loop field was completed in the fall of 2009.Installation of the heat pumps inside the building began in early 2010 and continued alongside other renovation work until May,2011. Project Status:The completed geothermal heat pump system has not yet been operating under design conditions long enough to draw substantive conclusions.Nearly half of the 96,000 sq.ft.building area is not using the new geothermal system and will continue to be served by diesel boilers until the Airport replaces these older portions of the terminal.Regardless of these obstacles,data gathered to date show promising evidence of a successful conversion from traditional diesel fired boilers to renewable geothermal heat pumps.Preliminary findings are as follows: The savings in fuel oi]between Calendar Year 2008 (pre-construction)and Calendar Year 2011 (post-construction)is 37,082 gallons.The average cost of fuel oil diesel #2 in Juneau during the period of this analysis is $3.52 per gallon.Therefore,the cost of fuel oil saved between Calendar Year 2008 and Calendar Year 2011 is approximately $130,529.The airport terminal project added approximately 12,000 sq.ft.of new area to the building. The difference in electrical usage between Calendar Year 2008 (pre-construction)and Calendar Year 2011 (post-construction that includes 12,000 sq.ft.building expansion)is approximately 168,960 kWh.The electrical local cost,including demand charges,used for purposes of this analysis is $0.092/kWh.Therefore,the additional cost of electricity for the airport terminal is approximately $15,544. Subtracting the additional electrical usage cost from the fuel oil cost savings results in $114,985 in direct annual fuel cost savings for the Juneau International Airport facility with the installation of the ground source heat pump system. Another significant benefit that the airport has scen is the decrease in operations costs duc to the snowmelt system.This is a ncw system,and while it demands significant energy to operate,the safety and passenger comfort issues are very positive.The snow melt system is energized by three water-to-water electric heat pumps that are integrally tied to the geothermal loop field.While not analyzed in detail,it is expected that operating this system by an equivalent diesel energy source would have made the installation cost prohibitive for the airports annual operating budget.The geothermal snow melt system savings over traditional snow removal operations is approximately $10,000 per year in staff labor and $1,000 in equipment and supplies. Recognizing the limited scope of analysis to date,the Airport will conduct a full analysis following completion of planned energy efficiency projects and ongoing minor renovation. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 193 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $513,000.00 $513,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $513,000.00 $513,000.00 Required Local Match $513,000.00 $513,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,026,000.00 $1,026,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 194 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Juneau Aquatic Ctr.Ground Source Heat Pump Grantees City and Borough of Juneau (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT PUMPS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10106 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status |111 Juneau Ground Source Heat 2195393 406009 Construction 8/20/08 3/31/12 Closed Pump Constr Grant 2195393:Juneau Ground Source Heat Pump Constr Project Scope:The City &Borough of Juneau designed (Phase IID and constructed (Phase IV)a hybrid ground source heat pump system to serve the heating needs at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center.The Center is a new competition,recreation,and education swimming facility in Juneau.Construction began on the facility in the spring of 2009 and completed in the fall of 2010.The system consists of a ground source heat pump that will meet 81%of the facility's heating needs and supplemental electric heat system to make up the difference during periods when the facility's heat loads exceed the capacity of the ground source heat pump system. The facility primarily serves Juneau residents and visitors from nearby southeast Alaska communities.The City &Borough of Juneau Engineering and Parks and Recreation Departments were directly involved with the design and construction of the facility, as was the Juneau School District. Project Status:The Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)system has been in nearly continuous operation since the spring of 2011 providing heating water to the building,ventilation system,domestic water pre-heating system,and pool water heating systems. The system's capacity is so great that City-Borough has had some issues with insufficient load -in the summer months the system was operating at or just below minimums and needed more load in order to operate efficiently. Despite being in operation since 2011,data was not successfully logged until November of 2012.The data that is available indicates that the system has performed with a Coefficient of Performance above 3.0 when more heavily loaded but the efficiency appears to decrease significantly when more lightly loaded in the summer months. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,450,000.00 $1,450,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,450,000.00 $1,450,000.00 Required Local Match $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,950,000.00 $1,950,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 195 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility Study for Wastewater Treatment Plant Grantees Technology Type HEAT PUMPS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10332 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 706 Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility Study for Wastewater Treatment Plant City and Borough of Sitka (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 7040072 406017 Phase Start Date End Date Status Feasibility TVA 6/30/12 Closed Grant 7040072:Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility Study for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Scope:The City &Borough of Sitka used a Round IV Renewable Energy Fund (REF)grant to evaluate the technical and financial feasibility for the integration and optimization of heat pump technologies to offset heating oil and grid electricity usage in the Sitka Wastewater Treatment Plant of the waterfront of Japonski Island,Sitka. Project Status:The feasibility study was completed in July 2012. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $16,699.14 $16,699.14 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $16,699.14 $16,699.14 Required Local Match $2,376.48 $2,376.48 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $19,075.62 $19,075.62 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 196 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIIT Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility for Centennial Hall &Library Grantees City and Borough of Sitka (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT PUMPS Region Southeast AEDG Project Code -10333 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 707 Sitka Renewable Energy 7040071 406016 Feasibility TAN 6/30/12 Closed Feasibility for Centennial Hall &Library 7 1011 Sitka Centennial Hall Air 7071011 406016 Construction TWA 1/31/17 Active Source Heat Pump Grant 7040071:Sitka Renewable Energy Feasibility for Centennial Hall &Library Project Scope:The City &Borough of Sitka will use a Round 4 RE Fund grant to evaluate the technical and financial feasibility of the integration and optimization of heat pump technologies to offset heating oil and grid electricity at Centennial Hall and the Kettleson Memorial Library on the waterfront of downtown Sitka. Project Status:The feasibility study was completed in July 2012 and the grant is closed.The feasibility study provided information to the City of Sitka,who chose to construction the Kettleson Memorial Library air source heat pump with their own funding as part of a larger renovation and expansion project.The construction project is underway and the heat pump has been installed.The City re-applied for REF funding to construct the Centennial Hall air source heat pump. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Required Local Match $4,626.81 $4,626.81 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $34,626.81 $34,626.81 Grant 7071011:Sitka Centennial Hall Air Source Heat Pump Project Scope:This grant consists of $232,620 from Round 7 of the Renewable Energy Fund for design,permitting,and construc- tion of an air source heat pump system that will provide space heat to Harrigan Centennial Hall in Sitka.The heat pump system will be installed in conjunction with major renovations to the building.The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS)will complete final design,permitting,construction and startup of the air-to-water heat pump system along with any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the heat pumps into buildings heating system.The heat pump units will be housed in a louvered enclosure;a variable refrigerant flow system will pipe refrigerant to indoor fan coils to provide both heating and cooling to the building.A final design package including narrative,construction specifications,drawings,engineers cost estimates,updated economic analysis,and operational plan must be complete and accepted by the Authority prior to release of construction funds. Project Status:Construction activities are underway.The air source heat pump is part of a larger retrofit for the building which includes major energy efficiency improvements,a new roof,new windows,and more.As of January 2016 the interior walls are partially framed and the installation of the electrical,mechanical,plumbing,and building control infrastructure is in progress. The project construction is ahead of the original schedule by approximately two months.Windows and exterior doors are onsite and installation in planned to begin January 2016 along with the exterior siding and the covered walkways that surround the new Museum Area. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 197 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $232,600.00 $4,636.26 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $232,600.00 $4,636.26 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $232,600.00 $4,636.26 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 198 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Hoonah Heat Recovery Project Grantees Inside Passage Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10324 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 687 Hoonah Heat Recovery Project 7040036 403053 Construction 7/1/11 12/31/13 Closed Grant 7040036:Hoonah Heat Recovery Project Project Scope:Inside Passage Electric Cooperative(IPEC)will construct a heat recovery project in the community of Hoonah.The Project will recover available jacket water heat from IPEC-Hoonah diesel generation that is currently being rejected to the atmo- sphere via radiators and reduce annual diesel heating fuel consumption of nearby community buildings by over 55,000-gallons/year. The buildings heated are the Hoonah City Schools'main school building,Hoonah City Schools'pool/gymnasium,Hoonah City police station,and the Hoonah City Fire Hall. IPEC will contract with AE&E for the management of the design,permitting,system integration,and construction of the project. Project matching funds will be provided by IPEC through a Denali Commission grant in the amount of $530,000. Prerequisites for AEA grant reimbursement are acceptance of:*NEPA Permitting *95%Engineering Design Drawings *Heat Sales Agreements *Utility Permits for routing Project Status:The system is fully operational. Grantee reports that the system is operating as intended. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $472,963.89 $472,963.89 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $472,963.89 $472,963.89 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $472,963.89 $472,963.89 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 199 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Wrangell Hydro Based Electric Boilers Grantees City and Borough of Wrangell (Local Government) Technology Type HEAT RECOVERY Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10012 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 9 Wrangell Hydro Based Electric 2195423 407055 Construction 8/20/08 =12/31/11 Closed Boilers Construction Grant 2195423:Wrangell Hydro Based Electric Boilers Construction Project Scope:This agreement is to fund final design,permitting,and construction of the conversion from diesel-fired boilers to electric-fired boilers in 5 public facilities located in Wrangell,Alaska.The conversion will use 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.The project is handled by the City &Borough of Wrangell and Wrangell Municipal Light &Power (WMLP).Electrical Power Systems,Inc.performed 2 feasibility studies for this project and is a preferred choice to perform project management and engineering design. The original application identified the total of 11 buildings for conversion.Due to the reduction of funds awarded,at this point, it is feasible to complete the first 5 facilities.The city's priorities are first the Nolan Center ($148,400),second the Public Safety Building ($139,875),third the High School ($195,000),fourth the Middle School ($133,938),and fifth the Elementary School ($137,375). One facility,the Fire Satellite Station ($7,887)is already completed. As additional funds become available to the community,the remaining 5 building will be completed in the order of sixth the Hospital ($169,490),seventh the Library ($88,600),eight the Power Plant ($144,265),ninth the Public Works Building ($121,607), and tenth the Harbor Office ($10,625). Project Status:The project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,862,387.13 $1,862,387.13 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,862,387.13 $1,862,387.13 Required Local Match $76,357.87 $76,357.87 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,938,745.00 $1,938,745.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 200 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Blue Lake Hydroelectric Expansion Project Grantees City and Borough of Sitka (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10416 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 917 Blue Lake Hydroelectric 7060917 407088 Construction TAA 6/30/17 Active Expansion Project Grant 7060917:Blue Lake Hydroelectric Expansion Project Project Scope:The proposed Blue Lake Hydroelectric Expansion Project,a comprehensive upgrade of an existing hydroelectric project at Blue Lake,began construction in 2013.When completed in 2015,the project will increase the nameplate capacity of the Blue Lake facility from 7.54 to 16.9 MW and increase the annual energy generation by 32,000 MWh.It will result in an increase of the total annual hydroelectric generation of the City and Borough of Sitka (CBS)by 27%,from 120,000 to 152,000 MWh. Some of the major features of this project include the following:The dam crest would be raised by 83 feet to a spillway crest elevation of 425 feet msl and a parapet elevation of 428 feet msl.The existing intake structure would be replaced by a new intake structure located at a higher elevation and closer to the dam.The existing power conduit intake would be abandoned in place.A new underground power conduit would be installed from the new intake structure to an interconnection point with the existing underground power conduit.The portion of the existing power conduit from the existing intake structure to the point of interconnection would be plugged at the point of interconnection.The steel liners at the portals to the power conduit would be lengthened.An underground 20-foot-diameter surge chamber would be installed along the power conduit with venting to the surface at elevation 465 feet msl.The existing 7-foot-diameter penstock would be replaced with a new 9-foot-diameter penstock between the lower portal and the new powerhouse.The existing powerhouse would be decommissioned and a new powerhouse would be constructed housing three new generating units.The existing 670-kW fish valve unit would be replaced with a new 1-MW generating unit.The existing 870-kW pulp mill feeder unit would be decommissioned.The existing powerhouse transformers would be replaced with new transformers.Equipment access and dam site staging facilities would be developed.Timber and other vegetation around the reservoir and in Blue Lake Creek Valley would be left in place and not cleared prior to inundation to the new water surface elevation.A 1,400-foot-long dam site power distribution line from the fish valve unit would travel along the tunnel alignment to Blue Lake Road and then follow Blue Lake Road to the dam site.The alignment of Blue Lake Road would be changed to accommodate heavy equipment transport.The project boundary would be expanded from 1,602 acres to 1,730 acres to accommodate the increased reservoir area.CBS was issued the capacity related amendment to its existing FERC license for the hydroelectric expansion project in May 2012. The CBS advertised the construction contract in May,2012 and opened bids in July.The bids received were well above the engineers estimate.CBS evaluated the bids and opted to select one of the bidders and then negotiate with them.A Notice to Proceed was issued on November 1 and the official ground breaking ceremony took place on December 21,2012.A two year construction cycle is anticipated. Funding for the $142,305,487 project began in 2009 under Grant 2195311 with a legislative appropriation of $12,500,000 and a CBS cash match.A portion of these funds,were used to complete project development,including licensing,permits and engineering design and initial payments for owner-purchased equipment.In FY 2010,a legislative grant provided $8,000,000 in new funding was added to the existing grant by an amendment.Grant 7910013 provided some funding for this project based on a combination of city funds,an FY 2012 state legislative grant and municipal utility revenue bonds.(AEA reserved $50,000 from the FY 2012 grant to pay for its grant administration costs.) Funding for Grant 7060917 comes from Round VI of the Renewable Energy Fund Grant Program.The scope of work and the total of the overall project cost remain unchanged under this grant and the other two grants already issued.Because the total project cost is unchanged,Amendment |to Grant 7910013 will be created to reduce the CBS cash match in that grant by $8,000,000,being offset by this grants $4,000,000 increase in the Renewable Energy Fund grant funding and $4,000,000 in CBS cash match. Project Status:The grant agreement was signed August 2,2013.Substantial completion is scheduled for January 2015.Grant reporting is current through November 2014. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 201 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI All grant have been expended and the reconstructed and reconfigured Blue Lake project was operational and commissioned at the end of 2014. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Required Local Match $4,000,000.00 $4,000,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $8,000,000.00 $8,000,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 202 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Burro Creek Hydro Grantees Burro Creek Holdings,LLC (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10045 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase StartDate End Date Status 1 42 Burro Creek Hydro Feasibility 2195400 407048 Feasibility 8/20/08 12/31/11 Closed Study Grant 2195400:Burro Creek Hydro Feasibility Study Project Scope:The project is to explore the potential of upgrading the current hydro system on Burro Creek in order to provide power either to Alaska Power &Telephone or the City of Skagway,culminating in a feasibility study.Conceptual design,stream gauging,investigation of impacts and permitting issucs,exploration of power sales options,cost and benefit analysis,and the engineering report will be completed. Project Status:The final feasibility report,Burro Creek Hydroelectric Feasibility Report,dated November 2011 and prepared by Polarconsult Alaska,Inc.was delivered and accepted by AEA December 2011.Final progress and financial reports were received and the project is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $48,000.00 $48,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State -$48,000.00 $48,000.00 Required Local Match $12,000.00 $12,658.65 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $60,000.00 $60,658.65 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 203 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Connelly Lake Hydroelectric Project Grantees Alaska Power Company (Utility-Private) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10202 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 627 Connelly Lake Hydroelectric =7040066 407079 Feasibility =7/1/11 6/30/14 Active Project Feasibility Study Grant 7040066:Connelly Lake Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Study Project Scope:The Connelly Lake Hydroelectric Project is a proposed storage hydro located near the community of Haines in the Upper Lynn Canal transmission system of Southeast Alaska.The project would have a capacity of 8 MW and generate 43.2 GWh of energy annually from the project works consisting of a 75'high dam to create a 10,160 acre-feet storage reservoir,a 10,000' long tunnel and penstock arrangement conveying 57 cfs,and pelton turbines operating under 1965'of static head.Total estimated capital cost for the project is 87 million in 2014. The scope of work under this grant is to analyze and document the feasibility of the project.Work included stream gauging, LIDAR topographic surveying,geotechnical investigations,FERC Scoping,fish,wildlife,botanical,wetlands,and heritage surveys, and preparing conceptual designs culminating in a feasibility-level report titled "Feasibility Report Connelly Lake Hydroelectric Project”by Alaska Power and Telephone dated August 2014. Project Status:The study found that the project is not economical due to the limited demand and the high cost of the project.It was found that the Project is likely to be technologically feasible using well-known and reliable construction methods.However, the remote location of the lake and the need to develop storage makes the cost of the Project very expensive. The report recommended the project should not be considered further for development as long as loads in the ULC system trend along the reference load case of the SEIRP.Should loads increase significantly more than the reference load forecast,or if the Palmer mine and/or Yukon Energy interconnection appear imminent,then development of Connelly Lake should be reconsidered. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $468,000.00 $468,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $468,000.00 $468,000.00 Required Local Match $117,000.00 $117,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $585,000.00 $585,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 204 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Elfin Cove Hydro Grantees Community of Elfin Cove Utility Commission (Utility-Government),Community of Elfin Cove Non-Profit (Non Profit Entity) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10247 REF Grants Received Round App_Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 0,2 -17,231 Elfin Cove Hydro Assessment 2195343 407015 Feasibility 10/29/08 =12/31/11_Active 4 692 -Elfin Cove Hydroelectric 7040043 407015 Final Design =7/1/11 12/31/16 Active Project Grant 2195343:Elfin Cove Hydro Assessment Project Scope:The project is to prepare a feasibility study of the Crooked Creek diversion to Jim's Lake for a run-of-river hydroelectric project.A site visit,evaluation of various sites for hydroelectric potential,power generation cost,detailed plant and site services design,access,transmission infrastructure,costs,critical issues,and conclusions as to the technical and economic feasibility of the project and recommendations for further studies will be completed,as well as stakeholder meetings,pre-application filings,and stream gauging. Project Status:The feasibility grant is complete.Deliverables under this phase include the reports "Hydroelectric Reconnaissance Study Elfin Cove,Alaska',dated June 2010,prepared by Polarconsult Alaska and "Crooked Creek and Jim's Lake Hydroelectric Feasibility Study”,dated June 2011 and prepared by Polarconsult Alaska. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $0.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $99,667.80 $99,667.80 Total State $99,667.80 $99,667.80 Required Local Match $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $99,667.80 $99,667.80 Total Project Costs $124,667.80 $124,667.80 Grant 7040043:Elfin Cove Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:The project is to complete permitting and final design of a run-of-river hydroelectric project at Crooked Creek and a second storage hydroelectric project at Jim's Lake to serve the community.Before funds can be expended towards permitting and final design an independent,third party review of the hydro projects evaluated during the reconnaissance and feasibility studies, in regard to population,demand,and feasible project layout,must be completed.Upon completion of review and verification that project should proceed,then the project will move into the permitting and final design phases. Project Status:The project received a FERC preliminary permit.Field work conducted include bald eagle and wildlife surveys, fisheries survey of Crooked Creek,Jim's Lake and Creek,field validation of LIDAR topography,preliminary wetlands and de- lineation,evaluation of potential routes for access,penstock,and powerline,flow measurements,and bathymetric survey.The consultant began preparation of preliminary design drawings. The Grant was extended through 2015 and the grantee met ADNR at the project site in April 2015 as part of the land leasing process.The grantee needs to file a hydrology report,updated development plan,and obtain a fish habitat permit in order to obtain a final decision from ADNR on the lease.The grantee expects to complete that work in October 2015. As of January 2016 the Community is working with the forest service to establish resource study requirements as part of the FERC licensing process.Permitting,continued hydrology data collection,and preliminary design are targeted for the reporting period. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 205 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $347,000.00 $148,963.76 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $347,000.00 $148,963.76 Required Local Match $48,000.00 $25,957.86 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $395,000.00 $174,921.62 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 206 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Excursion Inlet Hydro Project Grantees Haines Borough (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10301 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 625 Excursion Inlet Hydro Project 7040069 407083 Feasibility TAAL 12/31/14 Active Phases I &II Grant 7040069:Excursion Inlet Hydro Project Phases I &II Project Scope:The project is to complete reconnaissance study of two potential hydroelectric sites on Excursion Inlet Creek for the community of Excursion Inlet.The study will be conducted in two separate phases.Phase I:project scoping and preliminary fish habitat study.First phase will determine if fish ladders will be necessary.If findings suggest fish ladders are necessary,the project work shall cease.Phase II:AEA must authorize.Includes resource identification &analysis,land status,permitting & environmental analysis,conceptual design,cost estimates,and simple economic analysis,culminating in a recon report. Project Status:The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)has received the final report and Haines Borough (Grantee)has completed the Hydropower Reconnaissance Study for Excursion Inlet as required by the scope of work (Report).AEAs finds the Grantees Report satisfies the requirements of the Grant. A final review of the Grantees Report was performed by AEA resulting in the following general comments and recommendations for the Grantees consideration for future work. AEA concurs with the final recommendations for stream gaging (particularly for South Creek),LIDAR surveys,geologic,land use,and permitting and aquatic investigations and consultations. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $78,384.40 $78,384.40 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $78,384.40 $78,384.40 Required Local Match $8,418.43 $8,418.43 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $86,802.83 $86,802.83 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 207 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Falls Creek Hydroelectric Construction Grantees Gustavus Electric Company (Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10013 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status !10 Falls Creek Hydroelectric 2195387 407045 Construction 8/20/08 8/30/09 Closed Construction Grant 2195387:Falls Creek Hydroelectric Construction Project Scope:Project is to finish construction of the Falls Creek Hydroelectric Project,which is an 800 kW run-of-river hydroelec- tric facility,located in Gustavus,Alaska that will provide electric power to the community of Gustavus.The project is being built by Gustavus Electric Company to displace existing diesel generation.Construction of the project is approximately 90%complete and will provide 90%of the community's electric needs. All major equipment and materials are on hand except the power house control system,which will be supplied by Phoenix Power Control,Inc.(PPCI)of Monroe,Washington. All required permits have been obtained and are listed in the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)for this project located at www.ferc.gov,project #P-11659. Remaining tasks at the time of application:-Complete welding of 1200 feet of steel penstock -Prepare bedding and foundation for the penstock pipe -Form and pour 5 concrete thrust blocks for the penstock -Perform ultrasonic testing of pipeline welds - Paint and backfill the pipe -Complete finish work on the powerhouse -Finish turbine/generator installation -Complete purchase of generator control system from PPCI -Install the control system -Complete the substation -Complete installation of the fiberoptic communication cable -Finish miscellaneous items at the intake structure -Install slope protection at the powerhouse -Complete erosion and sediment control work throughout the project per the Environmental Compliance Monitor.-Survey the project boundary per the State of Alaska specifications.-Finish other work as required. Project Status:The project is completed and began operation in July 2009. The project is operating as intended. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $750,000.00 $750,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $750,000.00 $750,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $750,000.00 $750,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 208 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Gartina Falls Hydroelectric Project Grantees Inside Passage Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10259 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 462 Hoonah-IPEC Hydro Project 7030019 407070 Feasibility TAO 6/30/14 Closed 6 922 Gartina Falls Hydroelectric 7060922 407100 Construction =7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Project Grant 7030019:Hoonah-IPEC Hydro Project Project Scope:The project is to complete FERC licensing,project permitting and design for two potential run-of-river hydropower development projects at Water Supply and Gartina Creeks in Hoonah.Included in this scope will be the 4 mile transmission line interconnection of the projects with Hoonah.After the grant documents are in place,six project development tasks will be accomplished with the funds. Project Status:The project received FERC License P-14066.A majority of the Terms &Conditions are filed except for the Final Project Design and Specifications,Article 302.Land agreements and ACOE Wetlands Permit received.Anticipate finalizing project design drawings and specifications during the next reporting period. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $850,000.00 $850,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $850,000.00 $850,000.00 Required Local Match $450,000.00 $450,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,300,000.00 $1,300,000.00 Grant 7060922:Gartina Falls Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:Inside Passage Electric Cooperative (IPEC)will use up to $6,694,000 from a Round VI Renewable Energy Fund grant and $15,000 of in-kind match funds for construction of the 455 kW run-of-river Gartina Falls Hydroelectric Project.The project is located five miles south of the City of Hoonah and will annually generate up to 1,810 MWh and provide for approximately 30%of its annual electricity needs. IPEC received Round III renewable grant funding from the Authority to complete permitting and final design for this hydro- electric project.A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license was issued for the project in January 2013.Permitting and final design are underway at this time and will need to be submitted to AEA before construction can move forward under this grant. The Gartina Falls Hydroelectric Project will consist of a small diversion dam and intake just above Gartina Falls,a steel penstock,a powerhouse located at the base of Gartina Falls,access road and a 3.8 mile overhead transmission line.The dam will be a rockfill dam with concrete core wall.It will consist of a center section with a moveable radial gate and a fixed crest overflow section. Project Status:The grant agreement was signed on August 8,2013. In 2014,due to permitting and construction delays,the grant was extended until 12/2015. The project construction shut down in December 2014 in order to allow the grantee to obtain additional financing. The Grantee obtained additional financing and completed the construction of the project in June 2015.The project started operation at the end of July 2015. All grant funds have been expended. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 209 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $6,694,000.00 $6,694,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $6,694,000.00 $6,694,000.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $6,694,000.00 $6,694,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 210 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Gunnuk Creek Hydroelectric Feasibility Study Grantees Inside Passage Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10442 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase StartDate End Date Status 7 1025 Gunnuk Creek Hydroelectric 7071025 407104 Feasibility 7/1/14 12/31/16 Active Feasibility Study Grant 7071025:Gunnuk Creek Hydroelectric Feasibility Study Project Scope:The utility will conduct a feasibility study for a hydroelectric project on Gunnuck Creek. A reconnaissance study dated Sep 2015 was submitted with a round 9 grant application. Project Status:IPEC has completed a reconnaissance and feasibility study using a REF $80K grant.IPEC has reported that it is pursuing final design using its own funds. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $80,000.00 $52,774.50 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $80,000.00 $52,774.50 Required Local Match $7,000.00 $7,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $87,000.00 $59,774.50 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 211 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Hiilangaay (Reynolds Creek)Hydroelectric Project Grantees Haida Energy,Inc.(Independent Power Producer),Alaska Power Company (Utility-Private) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10100 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status |104 Reynolds Creek Hydroelectric 2195440 407032 Construction 8/8/08 12/31/15 Active Construction 4 629 Reynolds Creek Hydro Electric 7040065 407032 Construction 7/1/11 12/31/13 Active Project Transmission Line Grant 2195440:Reynolds Creek Hydroelectric Construction Project Scope:The grant funds will be used to assist the construction of the Reynolds Creek Hydroelectric Project near Hydaburg, Alaska.The project will be funded and constructed per the Project Management Agreement negotiated between the various entities involved with the funding and construction of the project. Project Status:Construction of Reynolds Creek began in the fall of 2011 with the clearing of a portion of the transmission route. Discussions are underway to consider changes to the project features so that more reservoir storage can be utilized by the project. If found feasible,this change will require opening the FERC license for amendment.There remain some impediments to move forward pending details of power sales agreement. The PSA was drafted and submitted to the RCA with a Certificate of Public Conveynance and Necessity Application (CPCN). The CPCN was subsequently issued the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)in August 2015.The applicant is finalizing the design changes,license amendment,in negotiations with Sealaska to modify the land lease to comply with AIDEA loan requirements.The AIDEA loan agreement is in the final stages of negotiation and the project is expected to resume construction in late 2015 or 2016. As of January 2016 the engineer/contractor (AP&T)is completing final revisions to the project design and consulting with agencies on FERC license amendments.Haida Energy are in the process of making revisions to leases and the construction contract to meet AEA's loan requirements.The project appears on track to resume construction in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,000,000.00 $1,501,661.46 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $1,501,661.46 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,000,000.00 $1,501,661.46 Grant 7040065:Reynolds Creek Hydro Electric Project Transmission Line Project Scope:The grant funds will be used to assist the construction of the Reynolds Creek Hydroelectric Transmission lines near Hydaburg,Alaska.This transmission will interconnect with the Prince of Wales Island grid which currently serves most of the communities on the Island.The project will be funded and constructed per the Project Management Agreement negotiated between the various entities involved with the funding and construction of the project. Project Status:This Round IV grant has not been issued.Discussions are underway to consider changes to the project features to add more reservoir storage,allowing project energy to be dispatched during periods of low precipitation.If found feasible, this change will require re-opening the FERC license for amendment.There remain some impediments to move forward pending resolution/details of power sales agreement and ownership shares.The appropriated Renewable Energy Fund budget for this project is $2,000,000. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 212 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,000,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,000,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 213 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Indian River Hydroelectric Project Grantees City of Tenakee Springs Electric Department (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10067 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 695 Indian River Hydroelectric 7040041 407014 Final Design TNA 12/31/15 Active Project 6 978 Indian River Hydroelectric 7060978 407014 Construction =7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Project Construction Grant 7040041:Indian River Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:Project is to complete permitting and final design of a 120 kW run-of-river hydroclectric project on Indian River to serve the community of Tenakee Springs. Project Status:All state permits necessary for construction have been issued.ADNR issued the City Early Entry Authorization for project easements on state land effective August 1,2013.State Fish Habitat and Water Use permits have been issued.The City applied for and ADNR issued a final decision to reopen an existing rock quarry at approximately mile 0.8 of Indian River Road for use.USFS issued a road use permit for Indian River Road that is good for 5 years and is renewable indefinitely.The COE issued permits for wetlands fill and work in waters.Phase I (access)design drawings and contracts were finalized and issued for construction,95%drawings for Phase II is in progress.Engineer's cost estimate for Phase I was completed and Phase II is being updated.Engineer's cost estimate for Phase II,updated financial and economic analysis,and draft business and operating plans are to be done during the next reporting period. As of January 2016 the City is completing final revisions to the Phase II drawings to simplify the project and increase the available head slightly.Construction is expected to resume in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $203,000.00 $184,654.54 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $203,000.00 $184,654.54 Required Local Match $26,000.00 $24,795.75 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $229,000.00 $209,450.29 Grant 7060978:Indian River Hydroelectric Project Construction Project Scope:The City of Tenakee Springs,the electric utility provider,will use the $2,988,000 Round VI Renewable Energy Fund grant,$312,000 of cash matching funds from a Legislative grant,and $20,000 of in-kind local matching funds,to construct the 180 kW run-of-river Indian River Hydroelectric Project in Tenakee Springs. Project features include a concrete diversion structure collocated near a U.S.Forest Service fish passage facility at the head of falls #4 on Indian River,a 1,534 foot long penstock,a powerhouse located below falls #2,and a new transmission line approximately 1 mile in Jength to connect to the existing electrical distribution system.The project will be developed on State and City land.The project is estimated to meet approximately 90%of the electrical demand of Tenakee Springs. The City of Tenakee Springs received funding for feasibility assessment under Round I (2195348),and permitting and final design under Round IV (7040041)for the project.Final design is being completed under the Round IV grant at the time of this grant award.Before funds for construction are released permits and final drawings and specifications must be accepted by the Authority. The City issued an invitation to bid May 2015 and then passed a unanimous resolution to award and provided notice of intent to award to Southeast Road Builders,Inc.and executed the contract for the Phase II construction which began in mid June 2015. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 214 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Project Status:Plans were submitted for AEA review in November 2014.Switchgear and hydro turbine specs were submitted for review in November 2014.The business &operating plan,cost estimate and engineers energy estimate were submitted for review in January 2015. As of January 2016 the City is completing final revisions to the Phase II drawings to simplify the project and increase the available head slightly.Construction is expected to resume in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,988,000.00 $1,361,438.85 Other State Funding $312,000.00 $57,406.83 Total State $3,300,000.00 $1,418,845.68 Required Local Match $20,000.00 $700.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,320,000.00 $1,419,545.68 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 215 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VUI Neck Lake Hydro Grantees Alaska Power and Telephone (For Profit Entity) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10125 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 223 Neck Lake Feasibility Study &2195455 407057 Feasibility 7/1/09 12/31/10 Closed Conceptual Design Neck Lake Hydroelectric 7030038 407057 Final Design -7/1/10 T3110 Closed Project Grant 2195455;Neck Lake Feasibility Study &Conceptual Design Project Scope:The project is to prepare a resource assessment,feasibility study and conceptual design of the Neck Lake Hydro- electric Project to serve the village of Whale Pass.Activities to be accomplished with this grant include:surveying and mapping, conceptual design,environmental surveys,geotechnical investigations,estimate of power by month,construction cost and permit- ting issues,culminating in a feasibility report. Project Status:The grant is closed.The grantee decided to terminate the project due to its small size and increased costs of licensing,permitting,and design requirements associated with falling under FERC jurisdictional licensing.Preliminary design drawings and survey data were delivered under this grant. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $22,474.73 $22,474.73 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $22,474.73 $22,474.73 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $22,474.73 $22,474.73 Grant 7030038:Neck Lake Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:The grant was cancelled before grant award.The grantee decided to terminate the project due to its small size and increased costs of licensing,permitting,and design requirements associated with falling under FERC jurisdictional licensing. Project Status:The grant was cancelled before grant award.The grantee decided to terminate the project due to its small size and increased costs of licensing,permitting,and design requirements associated with falling under FERC jurisdictional licensing. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 216 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Pelican Hydroelectric Upgrade Project Grantees City of Pelican (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10325 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 688 Pelican Hydroelectric Upgrade 7040040 407076 Construction 7/1/11 12/31/14 Closed Project Grant 7040040:Pelican Hydroelectric Upgrade Project Project Scope:The City of Pelican proposes completing construction of a 650 kW run-of-river hydro project.Its completion will fully implement a six-year energy infrastructure upgrade project within the community of Pelican.Design and construction has been supported by the Denali Commission through an AEA-managed rural power system upgrade project.Other energy-related projects completed recently in Pelican by AEA include a bulk fuel plant and a new diesel powerhouse.The hydro project is a rebuild of the 1940°s era hydro project that supplied a fish processing facility and the community.With current activity on the site continuing using federal funds,the project is now approximately 65%complete.It is scheduled for startup in 2012. The first phase of the hydroelectric project consisted of replacement of a new dam wing wall and intake structure,renovation and rebuild of the 2 turbine/generators (a 550 kW Barber turbine/Kato generator and a 100 kW Cornell turbine/generator)and site work for the replacement penstock. Among the items to be complcted within this scope include:(1)replacement of a failed wooden flume and penstock with a new HDPE penstock,(2)install a new surge tank,(3)provide instrumentation and controls to upgrade hydro powerhouse for improved efficiency and reliability,(4)provide station power for the intake area,(5)provide communications between diesel plant and hydro powerhouse and (6)provide for excess hydropower to be used for space heating via a dispatchable electric boiler.The construction will continue to use a combination of force account and contracted services under the supervision of a construction manager. AEA has provided management assistance for the recently completed City of Pelican Bulk Fuel project,the RPSU project and the first phase of the hydroelectric upgrade project.The City of Pelican has requested AEA to continue to provide management assistance through completion of the hydroelectric project. Project Status:Final construction activities are nearing completion for this AEA managed project.It is anticipated the final work will be completed in summer 2014. The Pelican hydro project was started up in March 2013 and has provided virtually all power required by the City.The only exceptions were a few short-term outages and the operation of the diesels required for ensuring reliability.It is currently being optimized. Since the hydro came on-line,AEA has refined the operation of the electric boiler at the school to optimize frequency control and reduce fuel consumption at the City.This process still requires some final programming of the dispatchable boiler controls, which is expected to be completed this winter.Additionally,we are installing pipe clamp sleeves on the penstock.The most significant remaining work is to address erosion at the penstock caused by unanticipated artesian springs in the hillside above the penstock.These became most evident in a recent storm event which dumped Sinches of rain on Pelican in 24 hours. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,893,253.19 $1,893,253.19 Other State Funding $19,871.15 $19,871.15 Total State $1,913,124.34 $1,913,124.34 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,913,124.34 $1,913,124.34 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 217 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Ruth Lake Hydro Grantees City of Petersburg (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10041 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status |38 Ruth Lake Hydro 2195415 407047 Feasibility 8/20/08 12/31/09 Closed Reconnaissance Grant 2195415:Ruth Lake Hydro Reconnaissance Project Scope:The project is to complete Phase I of the Ruth Lake Hydroelectric Project,which is a conventional hydropower project located in an unincorporated area northeast of the City of Petersburg.Petersburg Municipal Power &Light (PMPL)prepared and filed an Application for Preliminary Permit with the FERC on February 3,2009 and an Application for License is anticipated in 2011. Development of hydroelectric power at the site will include construction of a reservoir,lake tap/power conduit,arch dam, unlined tunnel,power penstock,power plant,tailrace,access roads,and transmission line segments. Power generated by the project will provide the interconnected Southern Southeast Alaska regional utilities with increased system reliability;replace current dependency on diesel generation;and enable regional utilities to meet the increasing demand for electricity. The overall project phases include Phase I -Pre-feasibility and Application for Preliminary Permit ($205,000),Phase II - Application for License and FERC Licensing Proceeding ($2,520,000),Phase III -Final Design and Permitting ($5,820,000),and Phase IV -Construction and Project Startup ($101 ,430,000). Project Status:The City conducted a feasibility study of Ruth Lake with this grant.The report is complete and the project is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $155,702.27 $155,702.27 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $155,702.27 $155,702.27 Required Local Match $44,556.27 $44,246.73 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $200,258.54 $199,949.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 218 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Schubee Lake Hydroelectric Project Grantees Alaska Power Company (Utility-Private) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10243 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 630 Schubee Lake Hydroelectric 7040067 407081 Feasibility TAN 6/30/13 Closed Project Feasibility Study Grant 7040067:Schubee Lake Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Study Project Scope:The project is to complete a reconnaissance study of a hydroelectric project on Schubee Lake to serve the in- terconnected communities of the Haines-Skagway area.Tasks include:stream gauge installation and flow monitoring,resource assessment,land use,permitting and environmental analysis,conceptual design,cost estimating,and economic analysis. Project Status:A feasibility report was completed and the project was found to be uneconomic.The project is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $74,191.47 $74,191.47 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $74,191.47 $74,191.47 Required Local Match $18,935.06 $18,935.06 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $93,126.53 $93,126.53 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 219 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Takatz Lake Hydroelectric Grantees City and Borough of Sitka (Local Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region ©Southeast AEDG Project Code 10004 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status i 1 Takatz Lake Hydroelectric 2195418 407049 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/15 Active Feasibility Grant 2195418:Takatz Lake Hydroelectric Feasibility Project Scope:The goal is to determine feasibility of connecting City &Borough of Sitka and other communities in Southeast Alaska through a hydroelectric power plant located on Takatz Lake,Alaska.Application to FERC was submitted in June 2008,and a preliminary permit was issued on September 19,2008 (FERC Project Number 13324-000).If the project proves feasible,then construction is anticipated to be completed in the 2020 to 2022 timeframe. Project Status:The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)has reviewed the final report prepared by Currents Consulting titled Takatz Lake Hydroelectric Development Appraisal Study Report,dated October 2014 and found it satisfied the requirements of the grant. AEA authorized continuation of stream gauging data collection at the site by the USGS through the end of 2015 in support of future development and regional interests.No further action is expected until there is significant need for additional energy. The Grantee's July 2015 report indicated that remote site equipment had been removed including the stream gauges installed on the north fork of Takatz Creek were removed as requested by AEA.The grantee also coordinated with the USGS on the final dispostion of those stream gauges.No further work is expected on the project.There is approximately 156k in unexpended grant funds according to the July 2015 report. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,000,000.00 $1,844,354.77 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $1,844,354.77 Required Local Match $231,768.00 $231,768.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,231,768.00 $2,076,122.77 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 220 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Thayer Lake Hydropower Project Grantees Kootznoowoo,Inc.(Independent Power Producer) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10293 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 670 Thayer Lake Hydropower 7040038 407074 Final Design =7/1/11 3/31/17 Active Project 5 825 Thayer Lake Hydropower 7050825 407074 Construction 7/1/12 Active Development Transmission Project Grant 7040038:Thayer Lake Hydropower Project Project Scope:The project is to complete pre-construction work to develop the Thayer Lake Hydropower Project (TLHP).The project is a run-of-river hydropower project on Thayer Creek approximately 6 miles north of Angoon.Thayer Creek flows out of the 64 square mile Thayer Lake at a gentle grade through a broad forested valley,then steepens for 6,800 feet through a narrow forested canyon and finally flattens again for 2000 feet before flowing into Chatham Strait.The development will tap the energy potential in the steep section of the creek and will avoid impact on anadromous fish that use the lower portion of the creek.Though the final concept remains to be identified,Kootznoowoo is funded to complete permitting,preliminary and final design for the hydropower project. KI received a grant of $1,110,500 in August 2009 from the U.S.Department of Energy for hydropower development on Thayer Creek.It will be used as match for preconstruction activities to be completed with this AEA grant of $1,060,500. Preliminary design,permitting and final design will be conducted with the available grant funds,with the intent that the project is construction ready at the completion of all grant activities.Additionally,special conditions associated with this grant include the following provisions to be completed prior to releasing any AEA grant funds:KI and IPEC must provide a written joint report acceptable to AEA that documents the integration of project design and operation with the needs of the existing IPEC system,the design specifying the power output capacity and monthly energy production from the new Thayer Lake Hydropower project,and demonstrating expected amounts of diesel consumption from existing diesel fired generation. Project Status:After performing significant design work including costly geotechnical investigations the overall project concept has been discarded as too costly.This realization came about in early 2015.After another review of project concept options two emerged as potentially viable with the goal of constructing a project that could meet the present day demand in Angoon.A grant revision has been agreed upon but it is apparent that there are not enough funds remaining in the grant to complete all the permitting and final design work required.In Sep 2015 a new grant amendment was drafted that refocused work on completing a technical feasibility study for the two project options and then following up with revision of permits and completing a 35%design.It is expected that final design will occur in the construction phase. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,060,500.00 $824,630.24 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,060,500.00 $824,630.24 Required Local Match $1,142,856.00 $883,995.94 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,203,356.00 $1,708,626.18 Grant 7050825:Thayer Lake Hydropower Development Transmission Project Project Scope:The proposed grant would fund construction of the Thayer Lake hydroelectric project,including the transmission connection to the IPEC managed power system at the City of Angoon.The grant remains in the planning stages. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 221 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Project Status:The Round V grant has not been issued and is pending completion of earlier grant funded preconstruction activities. The appropriated Renewable Energy Fund budget for this project is $7,000,000. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $7,000,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $7,000,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $7,000,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 222 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Triangle Lake Hydroelectric Project Grantees Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10126 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 655 Triangle Lake Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Metlakatla Indian Community (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 7040074 407085 Grant 7040074:Triangle Lake Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status TA 6/30/16 Active Project Scope:The funded project tasks include establishment of a local project office,preparation of a feasibility study,completion of applicable permitting,a plan of integration of the proposed hydro plant with other energy generation,utility agreements for power sales,an economic feasibility study,35%design documents,final design documents and a construction cost estimate. Project Status:This grant was to pursue as far as funding would allow,the following:1)establishing a Project Management Office; 2)preparing a project development plan;3)preparing a plan of operations,maintenance and ownership;4)35%design documents &cost estimates;5)final design documents &cost estimates;and 6)completed permits.The grant recipient Metlakatla Indian Community (MIC)arranged for SEAPA to prepare an initial study on hydro potential of Annette Island (consultant was McMillen, report 6/2014).MIC then arranged for DHittle &Associates to review the report (11/10/2014).This appears to be the end of MICs efforts as of early 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $500,000.00 $455,588.82 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $500,000.00 $455,588.82 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $500,000.00 $455,588.82 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 223 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII Whitman Lake Hydro Grantees Ketchikan Public Utility (Utility-Government),City of Ketchikan (Utility-Government) Technology Type HYDRO Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10040 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 37.Whitman Lake Hydro 2195441 407046 Final Design 8/20/08 12/31/11 Active Construction (reconnaissance) 4 620 Whitman Lake Hydroelectric 7040044 407046 Construction =7/1/11 12/31/14 Closed Project Grant 2195441:Whitman Lake Hydro Construction (reconnaissance) Project Scope:The Ketchikan Public Utilities -Electric Division (KPU-Electric)received a license to construct from the Federal Energy Regulatory Agency (FERC)on March 17,2009 for the Whitman Lake Hydroelectric project.The KUP-Electric will use the grant funds to prepare final design documents for the Whitman Lake Hydroelectric project.Grant funds will also be used to complete all remaining activities needing to be accomplished before construction bidding.This includes preparation of final drawings and specifications for the project,review and approval of these documents by the FERC Regional Office and preparation of a final construction cost estimate and project construction schedule.The project design work will be divided into three separate contracts;site preparation work,equipment procurement,and general civil engineering work. Project Status:The project was completed in December 2014 &closed out.Some warranty work will extend through 2015. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,300,000.00 $1,300,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,300,000.00 $1,300,000.00 Required Local Match $320,000.00 $320,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,620,000.00 $1,620,000.00 Grant 7040044;Whitman Lake Hydroelectric Project Project Scope:Project is to install 4.6 MW of generating capacity at an existing dam,supporting near term load demand increases in the Ketchikan area and displacing diesel generation as the existing Swan-Tyee resources become fully utilized.Ketchikan Public Utility (KPU)will also replace the aging water supply system of the Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association Whitman Lake Hatchery,providing increased water quality,reliability and redundancy to a facility that is critical to the region's commercial fishing,seafood processing and sportfishing industries.The project will be located approximately four miles from the City of Ketchikan.It will generate up to an average of 16,000,000 kWh displacing up to 1,100,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually. Penstocks will lead to a new powerhouse containing two hydro turbine-generators:Unit 1,at 3.9 MW will generate power that would otherwise be spilled;Unit 2,at 0.7 MW will generate power from the water delivered to the fish hatchery located adjacent to the hydroelectric project. Project Status:At the beginning of 2014,construction was underway.Fabrication of valves,turbines and generators in progress and testing of units had commenced.Switchgear had been delivered to site.Powerhouse,excavation for penstock and access road, concrete foundation for new hatchery head tank,demolition and replacement of valves at dam were completed.KPU had begun installing conduit for transmission and communication,and powerhouse electrical system.KPU had submitted applications for construction of the Achilles Diversion at an alternate site and is awaiting approvals from FERC,USFS,DNR,and ACOE.The project was completed in December 2014 &closed out.Some warranty work will extend through 2015 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 224 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding Other State Funding Total State $700,000.00 $700,000.00 $8,025,000.00 $8,025,000.00 $8,725,000.00 -$8,725,000.00 Required Local Match Federal Grant Funding Total Project Costs $17,500,000.00 $17,933,205.24 $0.00 $0.00 $26,225,000.00 $26,658,205.24 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 225 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Wrangell Electric Vehicle Feasibility Study Grantees City and Borough of Wrangell (Local Government) Technology Type OTHER Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10300 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 624 Wrangell Electric Vehicle 7040070 407086 Feasibility 7/1/11 6/30/13 Closed Feasibility Study Grant 7040070:Wrangell Electric Vehicle Feasibility Study Project Scope:The City &Borough of Wrangell will perform a recon study of potentially using electric and PHEV vehicles to utilize excess hydro from the SEAPA grid.Tasks include assessing the various types of vehicles most appropriate for use in southeast Alaska and their costs;review of codes &standards and any permitting requirements;evaluate impacts on the electric grid;study 'smart grid'and demand-side management applications associated with battery charging;and completing economic analysis of purchasing and operating electric and/or PHEVs.Analyses and findings will be documented in recon report. Project Status:The grantee's consultant completed the feasibility report.AEA reviewed and provided comments.Awaiting finalization of final feasibility report. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Required Local Match $428.48 $428.48 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $25,428.48 $25,428.48 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 226 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kake-Petersburg Intertie Grantees Kwaan Electric Transmission Intertie Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type TRANSMISSION Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10032 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status ]29 Kake-Petersburg Intertie Final 2195414 409019 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/16 Active Design Grant 2195414:Kake-Petersburg Intertie Final Design Project Scope:The Kwaan Electric Transmission Intertie Cooperative,Inc.(KWETICO)will use the Round I grant funds from the Renewable Energy Fund to continue environmental documentation and permitting work for the Kake-Petersburg Transmission Line project.This work was begun with a legislative grant to the Southeast Conference and this grant will continue these efforts in conjunction with work the Authority is also directing to complete the federal NEPA processes,permitting,and final design. Initially,the applicant,along with the State Department of Transportation (AKDOTPF),proposed to build a road and 69-kv transmission line to connect the community of Kake with Petersburg.Funding for the road portion of the project has not been obtained;however,the grantee wants to continue the intertie project. The Kake-Petersburg intertie will provide an interconnection between the Kake electric distribution system and the transmission system owned by Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA)and allow Kake to be served by SEAPA provided hydroelectric power.The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA)regulated distribution utility Inside Passage Electrical Cooperative (IPEC) will continue to provide retail electricity to Kake ratepayers.IPEC will negotiate wholesale power purchase agreements with SEAPA.Savings from obtaining SEAPA power (presently being sold to SEAPA distribution utility customers at a wholesale rate of $0.068/kWh)will be passed onto Kake ratepayers by IPEC. Grant funds will allow KWETICO to assist IPEC,SEAPA,the Southeast Conference,AEA,and other affected parties to identify the best ownership form for the intertie,and who will be responsible for maintenance and operations of the transmission line and who will be responsible for the design and construction of the intertie.These arrangements will be defined in a participants' agreement between KWETICO,IPEC,SEAPA,and other affected parties,that KWETICO agrees to facilitate in cooperation with AEA.KWETICO agrees to author and sign an appropriate participants'agreement for the project.Completion of the participants' agreement,identifying an owner for the intertie and determining a preferred route acceptable to stakeholders and the Authority will be the first milestone for this grant.Grant funds of up to $500,000 may be used to complete these tasks.Deliverables will include a fully-signed participants'agreement by all impacted parties identifying an owner for the intertie and a preferred route agreed to by all parties impacted.At a minimum the following parties shall be signatory to the agreement:Cities of Kake and Petersburg,SEAPA,IPEC,Southeast Conference and the Organized Village of Kake.KWETICO shall undertake all reasonable efforts to complete these tasks by December 31,2010. KWETICO will accomplish all necessary tasks to facilitate the federal NEPA process for the project,and accomplishment of design and permitting.It is understood that AEA has additional legislative appropriation funding to assist in bringing the project to completion of environmental analysis,permitting and design,and KWETICO will coordinate with AEA in its expenditure of grant funds for the project. KWETICO will undertake two other specific tasks under this grant that will support the ongoing federal NEPA process for the project,and provide additional,needed input for a second federal register NEPA notice for the project as follows: 1.Work with SEAPA as a potential owner of the transmission line,to evaluate the northern intertie route and the southern routes have been analyzed in recent feasibility studies,to identify a preferred route that can be supported by SEAPA,IPEC,local governments in Kake and Petersburg,and Petersburg Municipal Power and Light,and others.Work with the US Forest Service to include this in the planned second Federal Register notice planned by the US Forest Service. 2.Work with SEAPA and others to develop an approach for ownership of the transmission line,and the means to reasonably recover the costs of ownership,operations and maintenance,that is satisfactory to AEA,local governments of Kake and Petersburg, and the ratepayers of Kake and SEAPA.Facilitate the naming of the project advocate in the planned second Federal Register notice planned by the US Forest Service. Grant/Project management will be provided by the Southeast Conference,which has historically facilitated KWETICO's efforts in Southeast Alaska and has a Memorandum of Understanding with KWETICO for such cooperative efforts.A portion of the grant January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 227 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII funds will be allocated to Southeast Conference for management of the work under this grant.Southeast Conference will submit cost reimbursement invoices through KWETICO to the Alaska Energy Authority,for both Southeast Conference in-house expenses and expenditures it has made on behalf of KWETICO in the discharge of its responsibilities under this grant. Project Status:In permitting.Public meetings to comment on the DEIS were held in Kake &Pertersburg in January 2015.The final ROD is expected in early 2016.SEAPA then anticipates moving into Final Design,for a shovel ready project.IPEC would like to divert some of the KPI funding toward a small hydroelectric project on Gunnuck Creek.There is no construction funding yet for KPI.A recent grant amendment was issued calling for a participant meeting after the ROD has been issued. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,990,000.00 $1,377,348.10 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,990,000.00 $1,377,348.10 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,990,000.00 $1,377,348.10 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 228 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Metlakatla-Ketchikan Intertie Grantees Metlakatla Indian Community (Local Government) Technology Type TRANSMISSION Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10023 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 20 Metlakatla-Ketchikan Intertie 2195429 409020 Final Design 8/28/08 12/31/16 Active Design and Permitting 4 656 Metlakatla-Ketchikan Intertie 7040068 409020 Construction TWN 6/30/16 Active Grant 2195429:Metlakatla-Ketchikan Intertie Design and Permitting Project Scope:The Metlakatla Indian Community (MIC)through their electric utility Metlakatla Power and Light will use the grant funds to complete the design of the 34.5kV transmission line interconnecting the electric systems of Metlakatla Power & Light (MP&L)and Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU).The proposed transmission line will follow an existing road and require a submarine cable to interconnect the Metlakatla electric system with the Ketchikan electric system.In addition,grant funds will be used to complete design upgrades to the various control systems of the Metlakatla electric system (including the governor and SCADA systems).These upgrades are necessary to accommodate the connection between the Metlakatla and Ketchikan electric systems. Since July,2009 the Metlakatla Indian Community has moved forward with this project by hiring a contractor to work on the designs needed and to further refine the specifications for the submarine crossing that will be needed to interconnect the two electric utilities. Project Status:MIC has requested assistance from AEA in managing this grant.Progress has been stalled pending MIC letter which would address power sales,project management of grant,ownership and O&M responsibilities for the intertie.As of the end of 2014 MIC has contracted with HDR for project management services. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $820,000.00 $500,860.53 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $820,000.00 $500,860.53 Required Local Match $160,833.00 $64,561.51 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $980,833.00 $565,422.04 Grant 7040068:Metlakatla-Ketchikan Intertie Project Scope:The Metlakatla Indian Community (MIC)through their electric utility Metlakatla Power and Light will use the grant funds to complete the design of the 34.5kV transmission line interconnecting the electric systems of Metlakatla Power & Light (MP&L)and Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU).The proposed transmission line will follow an existing road and require a submarine cable to interconnect the Metlakatla electric system with the Ketchikan electric system.In addition,grant funds will be used to complete design upgrades to the various control systems of the Metlakatla electric system (including the governor and SCADA systems).These upgrades are necessary to accommodate the connection between the Metlakatla and Ketchikan electric systems. The grant tasks included in the draft award document include setting up a local project office,completion of all permits and final design,negotiation of applicable power sales agreements,and preparation of an economic feasibility study and a construction cost estimate. Project Status:SEAPAs consultant McMillen prepared a report on hydro potential of Annette Island,and an MIC sponsored review was provided by D Hittle &Associates (along with HDR,EPS,Metlakatla F&W).Regarding the intertie,MIC awarded a January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 229 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII PM contract to HDR,however,no additional work has been completed.MIC anticipates that the Annette Island study will serve as the basis for the design of MKI.The intertie has been constructed except for the submarine section. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,180,000.00 $51,410.70 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,180,000.00 $51,410.70 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,180,000.00 $51,410.70 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 230 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII North Prince of Wales Island Intertie Project Grantees Alaska Power and Telephone (For Profit Entity) Technology Type TRANSMISSION Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10026 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project # 1 23 North Prince of Wales Island Intertie Project 2195360 Grant 2195360:North Prince of Wales Island Intertie Project 409018 Phase Construction Start Date End Date Status 6/1/08 12/31/15 Active Project Scope:North Prince of Wales Island Intertie Project is to construct a line extension to the communities of Coffman Cove and Naukati Bay,placing these communities on the Prince of Wales Island (POW)electric grid,which is supplied with renewable energy from two hydroelectric projects.The total line is to be 48 miles (Coffman Cove =37 miles and Naukati Bay =11 miles) of overhead 4/0 ACSR three-phase 34.5 kV line with a 1/0 ACSR neutral conductor on single pole wood structures.This line extension will come off the existing 34.5 kV line between Klawock and Thome Bay,near Control Lake. Project Status:The line was energized to Coffman Cove on September 2,2011.Savings are reflected starting from that date. Construction has slowed this reporting period,permitting is on-going but was delayed for the 12 miles of transmission to Naukati. The line to Naukati was energized on January 27,2015 at noon.Work has continued throughout this calendar year on stringing fiber optic cable,setting transformers,and resetting poles. This grant may need to be extended due to DOT road work. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $3,752,181.00 $3,177,086.54 Other State Funding $2,402,838.00 $2,402,838.00 Total State $3,752,181.00 $3,177,086.54 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $2,402,838.00 $2,402,838.00 Total Project Costs $6,155,019.00 $5,579,924.54 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 231 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VUI Snettisham Transmission Line Avalanche Mitigation Grantees Alaska Electric Light &Power Company (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type TRANSMISSION Region Southeast AEDG Project Code 10313 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 672 Snettisham Transmission Line 7040039 409030 Construction TAAL 12/31/12 Closed Avalanche Mitigation Grant 7040039:Snettisham Transmission Line Avalanche Mitigation Project Scope:The project is to provide avalanche protection to six aluminum towers in the Snettisham transmission line.This will greatly improve reliable delivery of a hydroelectric resource and lessen the financial impacts of diesel fuel generation.The Snettisham Transmission Line extends 43.5 miles to the southeast of Juneau,Alaska and provides the only power connection to this community's primary hydroelectric resource.There are multiple areas of avalanche concern along this line;however,the highest priority is a section from 3 to 5 miles from the Snettisham Hydroelectric powerhouse. The Snettisham Hydroelectric Power Plant is a State owned project administered by the Alaska Industria!Development and Export Authority (AIDEA)and operated by AELP.This is a 78 MW power plant serving the primary electrical needs for Juneau. It is connected through a single 43.5 mile 138 KV transmission line in very rugged coastal mountain terrain.The line is located on federally owned US Forest Service (USFS)lands of the Tongass National Forest.In 2008 and 2009,this line was hit by massive avalanches that accounted for 66 days of hydroelectric interruption.The community of Juneau was placed in economic shock when electric service rates rose nearly five hundred percent to $0.52/kWh in 2008 and $0.24/kWh in 2009 due to the cost associated with using 3,800,000 gallons of diesel fuel.The total fuel,repair,and mitigation efforts have exceeded $17.4M since 2008,in addition to $400,000 in annual forecasting and control work. A conceptual design report was completed in 2010 for the six towers of highest avalanche risk.The report was based upon experience and engineering solutions gained during the 2008 and 2009 emergency repairs to other sections of the transmission line from avalanches.It outlines $4,019,600 in construction costs needed to complete the improvements. AELP proposes to complete design and construct the mitigation improvements to the towers in two phases over a two-year period,from 2011-2012.Because grant funds can only reimburse for expenses incurred after July 1,2011,there will be some expenses incurred which will be ineligible for these funds.Phase 1 work will include the 2011 design and construction of the replacement of tower 3/4 and structural modifications to existing towers 4/1 and 4/2 for an estimated $1,562,000.Phase 2 work will include the 2012 design and construction of a large diversion structure above tower 4/5 similar to the one constructed in 2009 above tower 4/6.There would also be a smaller diversion structure constructed above tower 4/4.The total estimated cost of this phase is $2,457,600. AELP will be responsible for the project costs incurred before the grant eligibility date of July 1,2011.Their match to this grant will provide the balance of funding needed to complete the two phases of work,estimated at $2,019,600. To date,AELP has conducted the following studies:LIDAR survey,avalanche potential force models,biological assessments, geotechnical considerations and conceptual design.A USFS amended permit was obtained covering the scope of this construction. AELP does not anticipate that additional permitting would be necessary other than agency scoping/advisory meetings. Project Status:The project is to protect the Snettisham transmission line that carries the majority of Juneau-Douglas area power from failing because of avalanches.Two transmission towers will be protected with avalanche diversion structures.To date the foundations are completed for both diversion structures (4-4 &4-5)and the heavy equipment required for the foundation preparation have been removed.The steel has been flown to the sites and the steel is being welded together.The project has had approximately four weeks of weather delays.The diversion structure for tower 4-5 should be completed by winter.Because of weather delays and materials costs expenses have been higher than budgeted. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 232 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,000,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Required Local Match $500,000.00 $500,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 233 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Biomass Heat for Minto Community Buildings Grantees Village of Minto (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10446 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 7 1032 Biomass Heat for Minto 7071032 402128 TANA 12/31/16 Active Community Buildings Grant 7071032:Biomass Heat for Minto Community Buildings Project Scope:Project includes design and construction of a cordwood fired central heating system to serve Minto's Multi-Purpose Building/Lodge and the Health Clinic. Project Status:Minto has elected to partner with ANTHC for the design and construction of this project.The grant is waiting a CPA agreement between Minto and ANTHC. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $274,800.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $274,800.00 $0.00 Required Loca]Match $28,800.00 $0.00 Federa]Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $303,600.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 234 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Chalkyitsik Biomass Central Heating Grantees Technology Type BIOMASS Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10190 Region REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 292 Chalkyitsik Biomass Central Heating Conceptual Design Chalkyitsik Village Council (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 2195451 402041 Grant 2195451:Chalkyitsik Biomass Central Heating Conceptual Design Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status 7/1/09 6/30/12 Closed Project Scope:The project as described in the application is a wood energy district heating project located in Chalkyitsik,Alaska for two groups of buildings:District Heat 1:the school,school housing and water system;District Heat 2:the washeteria/water plant and Village/Tribal Office.Although the full project will be a two-year project,the current grant funding is for completion of the feasibility study and conceptual design of the proposed boiler systems only.A level one feasibility and reconnaissance of forest wood resources have been performed in the summer of 2008 under a Department of Energy Tribal energy grant for the Yukon Flats through Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments (CATG). Project Status:The project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $32,500.00 $32,500.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $32,500.00 $32,500.00 Required Local Match $9,103.00 $9,103.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $41,603.00 $41,603.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 235 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII City-Tribe Biomass Energy Conservation Grantees City of Tanana (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10268 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 3 476 City-Tribe Biomass Energy 7030022 402048 Construction 7/1/10 6/30/13 Closed Conservation Grant 7030022:City-Tribe Biomass Energy Conservation Project Scope:The City of Tanana in collaboration with the Tanana Tribal Council applied for the Round III grant from the Renewable Energy Fund to install a biomass heating facility for the Assisted Living Facility for elders in Tanana,the Tanana Tribal Offices and the Internct high tech training center in Tanana.Since the application was submitted in 2009,the City of Tanana has also been awarded $1,540,000 from the US Department of Energy (DOE)to conduct energy efficiency activities in the community and to design and construct biomass heating systems for the school,tribal complex,water/sewer system,fire hall,and city offices. In order to more efficiently complete the design and construction of all of the biomass projects,the City of Tanana requested authority to manage all of the work as one project,utilizing the same design and construction services.DOE funding will provide for the energy efficiency improvements,the design of all of the biomass systems,and the purchase of equipment and construction materials.The Renewable Energy funds will provide for labor and fringe benefits for the construction of the biomass systems. The scope of the original Renewable Energy Fund grant application,the design and construction of a biomass heating system for the Tanana Assisted Living Facility,the Tanana Tribal Offices,and the Internet high tech training center will be completed as part of the larger project,thus satisfying the intent of the Renewable Energy Fund grant. The City of Tanana will oversee the construction and implementation of this project;the Tribal Council will provide in-kind and collaborative oversight of the project. Prerequisites for Renewable Energy grant reimbursement are acceptance of Resource Management Plan,Final Business Plan - including wood supply projections,95%Engineering Design Drawings,Fire Marshal Approval,and any other required permits. Project Status:The project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $412,641.32 $412,641.32 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $412,641.32 $412,641.32 Required Local Match $95,723.00 $95,723.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $508,364.32 $508,364.32 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 236 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Fort Yukon Central Wood Heating Grantees Gwitchyaa Zhee Utility Company (Utility-Private) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10034 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 31 Fort Yukon Central Wood 2195405 402040 Final Design =8/20/08 12/31/14 Active Heating Design 3 445 District Wood Heating in Fort 7030021 402047 Construction TAO 6/30/17 Active Yukon Grant 2195405:Fort Yukon Central Wood Heating Design Project Scope:This project has multiple funding sources.The following summarizes the scope of the project development and funding sources:Project Development Tasks to be completed are (based on revised information submitted June 17,2009):Task One:Project Initiation and Dynamic Planning -$0.Completed Task Two:Schematic Design &Oversight (Completed):$30,000 Renewable Energy Fund $40,000 Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments (CATG)grant from DOE totaling $70,000 An initial level 2 feasibility study was conducted by Efour Engineering to determine a conceptual design and feasibility for district heating and heating of key other commercial buildings.This feasibility determined that chip systems were the best all-around approach. The next step is to develop a specific schematic design by a district heating engineering specialist and develop specific parameters for a final enginecred design build construction bid process.Task Three:Final Design:$100,000 Renewable Energy Fund $40,000 CATG grant from DoE Totaling $140,000 Final design will be a design build document that will complete the design phase.This will be the plan that the three planned heating systems will be built from including the CATG Clinic,the downtown district heat system and boilers for the VoTech Campus.An Alaskan based engineering firm with rural Alaska design and build experience will be selected.Task Four:Permitting Process:$20,000 Renewable Energy Fund $0 CATG grant from DoE Totaling $20,000 Boiler permitting at the midscale 2-8 MMBTU*/has essentially not been done in rural interior Alaska.An experienced biomass boiler engineer will complete the process in conjunction with the State of Alaska.Task Five:Land ownership agreements and donations: $5,000 Renewable Energy Fund $0 CATG grant from DoE Totaling $5,000 The project is anticipating the donation of land from GZ Corporation for a wood yard,a building and land from the Fort Yukon School District and an old Quonset hut for a shop and wood chip storage from the federal government.The placing of boilers and piping in various locations will require coordination with owners and may require easements.This task will negotiate,create and finalize all necessary agreements.Task Six:Environmental Analysis:$15,000 Renewable Energy Fund $0 CATG grant from DoE Totaling $15,000 Both AEA and DoE require a complete analysis on the potential positive and negative environmental impacts.An analysis following the NEPA Environmental Analysis process will be prepared on boiler installations and a general analysis on forest management impacts.Task Seven:Power Sales Agreements:$5,000 Renewable Energy Fund $0 CATG grant from DoE Totaling $5,000 Each heating customer in the heating district will be required to complete a BTU purchase agreement from the newly formed heat utility.Under this task,the utility will develop a purchase price for BTUs that will reflect the cost of production plus operations,maintenance,and profit.Long-term agreements will be developed tied to the cost of fuel oi]with escalation and reductions clauses.Task Eight:Project Management, reporting and technical assistance:$35,000 Renewable Energy Fund $35,000 CATG grant from DoE Totaling $70,000 Project manager will coordinate the entire project among the various organizations and contractors.He will be responsible for report writing to AEA and DoE Tribal Energy.Contractor will also give technical support on the development of a forestry program at CATG as well as support the initiation of the Wood Energy Utility under GZ Corporation. Project Status:The Environmental Assessment has been completed clearing the way for the development of the final design. Harvest equipment has been purchased,so that initial wood harvesting can take place as soon as the harvest plan is developed. CATG is leading the development of the harvest plan,and staffing changes have delayed the harvest plan complction. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 237 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $210,000.00 $210,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $210,000.00 $210,000.00 Required Local Match $140,656.47 $140,656.47 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $350,656.47 $350,656.47 Grant 7030021:District Wood Heating in Fort Yukon Project Scope:This project will complete the construction of the chip-fired biomass heating system in conjunction with the replacement of the GZ diese]power plant Project Status:Construction of the gravel pad began fall of 2015.Construction of the building and installation of the boiler and district heating pipes is schedule for this construction season.Operation is expected late 2016 or early 2017. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $2,318,255.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $2,318,255.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $1,290,000.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,608,255.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 238 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Huslia Water System &Clinic Wood Boiler Project Grantees Huslia Traditional Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10340 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 821 Huslia Water System &Clinic 705082!402119 Construction =7/1/12 12/31/15 Active Wood Boiler Project Grant 7050821:Huslia Water System &Clinic Wood Boiler Project Project Scope:This project will deliver feasibility study and final design,including system design (must include metering and monitoring equipment and instrumentation),comprehensive fuel wood inventory and supply plan for community of Huslia,Alaska. In order for funding to be released and made available for final design,AEA must accept the feasibility report. Originally,the Huslia Traditional Council in collaboration with ANTHC proposed the design and construction of a biomass heating system for the water treatment facility and the clinic.The project is estimated to replace 21,736 gallons of fuel oil.The water treatment plant operator would be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wood heating system.The project will use approximately 254 cords per year. However,AEA had some concerns about the wood supply sustainability,the wood supplier,and the lack of comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the fuel availability and alternatives.Therefore,AEA recommend $50,000 for completion of feasibility and final design,including fucl wood inventory and supply plan with the requirement that AEA accept the feasibility report before funding is made available for final design. Project Status:This project is complete.The community is pursuing construction funding. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $50,000.00 $29,581.88 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $50,000.00 $29,581.88 Required Local Match $2,470.00 $2,470.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $52,470.00 $32,051.88 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 239 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Interior Regional Housing Wood Energy Grantees Interior Regional Housing Authority (Government Entity -Housing Authority) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10056 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status I 54 Galena Wood Heating 2195443 402037 Construction THN/09 7/31/09 =Closed Construction Grant 2195443:Galena Wood Heating Construction Project Scope: Interior Regional Housing Authority (RHA)proposed the installation of a biomass heat source and solar electricity source in the Yukon-Koyukuk Assisted Living Center,a NAHSDA,Denali Commission,ICDBG,FHLB,and AHFC funded project that would provide a 9 unit housing complex for the elderly of the Yukon Koyukuk Region.The design included a multi-purpose area, office space,and dormitory-type housing for transient village health care workers. Project Status:Funds were not used.This project did not move forward. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 240 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kaltag Biomass Hydronic Heating Grantees Technology Type BIOMASS Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10160 Region REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 2 260 Biomass Hydronic Heating Grant 2195474:Biomass Hydronic Heating Yukon-Koyukuk Schoo!District (Local Government) Grant #AEA Project # 2195474 402045 Phase Feasibility Start Date End Date Status T/09 12/31/10 Closed Project Scope:The Yukon -Koyukuk School District will use the grant funds to develop a wood energy project for the Kaltag school and community.The project will be developed in phases and only the first phase is funded by this grant.The first phase is to identify the energy requirements and to confirm the availability of the resource.A preliminary cost benefit analysis will be conducted to verify that the project and fuel supply has the potential to be sustainable and that the projected cost will justify the development costs.Environmental issues will be identified and community meetings held to confirm support for the project. Potential business partners will be identified.If the first phase of development yields favorable results,additional funding will be required in order for the project to proceed to Phase II and a more detailed business plan and project conceptual design will be developed. Project Status:This project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $12,710.00 $12,710.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $12,710.00 $12,710.00 Required Local Match $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $15,210.00 $15,210.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 241 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Louden Tribal Council Renewable Energy Grantees City of Galena (Local Government),Louden Tribal Council (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code -10220 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 608 Renewable Energy Feasibility 7040047 402112 Feasibility TAN 12/31/12 Closed Study 6 927 Galena Community Wood Heat 7060927 402125 Construction 7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Project 7 1047 Galena Community Wood Heat 7071047 402125 TWAN4 Active Project 2 Grant 7040047:Renewable Energy Feasibility Study Project Scope:This project will deliver a feasibility study and conceptual design for a district heating system for the City of Galena. This study will include a comprehensive forest inventory and forest management plan for the areas surrounding the community of Galena. The original grant application requested funding for feasibility and conceptual design for a biomass combined heat and power system,pending the outcome of a reconnaissance study performed by WH Pacific.The study identified no CHP technology that is ready for commercialization,but identified opportunitics for biomass heating systems.Understanding the sustainable harvest levels of biomass is the first step to developing a biomass healing system. The feasibility/conceptual design will include a community heat load audit and potential technology for district heating systems. It will also consider utilizing additional recovered heat from the Galena Power Plant.The forest inventory and management plan will include an assessment of land ownership,species,quantity available for a sustainable harvest,and potential harvest methods of biomass.The study will result in estimated quantities and delivered costs of biomass to a potential system. Project Status:The project is complete and grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $89,628.04 $89,628.04 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $89,628.04 $89,628.04 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $89,628.04 $89,628.04 Grant 7060927:Galena Community Wood Heat Project Project Scope:The City of Galena will use this grant to fund the design of chip-fired boiler systems to heat its school district and the Galena Interior Learning Academy School (GILA)with local woody resources.The City of Galena will employee contractors to complete the identified tasks.AEA requests deliverables at various points during the design and construction process. This project is estimated to displace a total of 230,000 gallons per year of fuel oil,using an estimated 2,950 green tons of chips per year (40%moisture content).The technical feasibility phase of this project is complete,but the harvest/fuel inventory plans are in process. The application includes substantial support for the project from the community,the Louden Tribal Council,Galena City School District,and Gana-A'Yoo Limited. Project Status:The Conceptual Design report has been accepted and the final design is in progress. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 242 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $317,788.00 $75,744.60 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $317,788.00 $75,744.60 Required Local Match $41,458.00 $28,680.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $359,246.00 $104,424.60 Grant 7071047:Galena Community Wood Heat Project 2 Project Scope:This project will fund the construction of the biomass fueled district heating loop at the Galena Interior Learning Academy.This project is estimated to displace a total of 230,000 gallons per year of fuel oil,using an estimated 2,950 green tons of chips per year (40%moisture content). Project Status:The final design of this project is in progress through a Round 6 Renewable Energy Fund grant.The construction grant will be issued when the final design is accepted.The community is completing the harvest for the first year of operation. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $3,096,900.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $3,096,900.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,096,900.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 243 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII McGrath Biomass Grantees McGrath Light &Power Company (Utility-Government),McGrath Traditional Council (Government Entity -Tribal Council) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10033 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 30 McGrath Central Wood 2195403 402039 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/14 Closed Heating Project Development Phase III 2 314 McGrath Biomass Feasibility 2195459 402043 Feasibility 7/1/09 6/30/11 Closed Grant 2195403:McGrath Central Wood Heating Project Development Phase III Project Scope:Phase III (Final Design and Permitting)of the project is funded under this agreement.The following tasks will be completed during this stage: Timeline/Milestones: Grant agreement in place (Months 1-2)-submit Project Conceptual Design,submit Updated Project Budget and Schedule, submit Site Control Documentation,and apply for All Necessary Permits. Review Project Design and System Integration (Month 3)-submit 65%Design Documents,submit Conceptual Design and System Integration Plan with the McGrath Heat Recovery Construction Project,perform Geotech Analysis,submit Necessary Power Sales Agreements (PSAs)and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs),and submit Quarterly Report. Finalize Design and Permitting (Month 4)-submit 95%Design,submit All Site Control and Permitting Documents,submit Final Environmental Analysis,submit Operational Business Plan,and submit Updated Budget and Proposed Construction Schedule. Project Status:The Conceptual Design Report and permitting analysis are complete.This project is in close-out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $322,000.00 $131,719.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $322,000.00 $131,719.00 Required Local Match $63,000.00 $15,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $385,000.00 $146,719.00 Grant 2195459:McGrath Biomass Feasibility Project Scope:The McGrath Traditional Council will use grant funds to complete a feasibility study for community-based biomass resource analysis located in McGrath,Alaska.The study encompasses a 5-mile radius.The scope includes assessing kind,quantity, and delivered cost of biomass.The project will benefit the interior communities of Tanana,Tanacross,and Nenana by showing the proposed method of biomass supply assessment is useful. The project team must coordinate with McGrath Light &Power and other project participants in assessing harvest supply requirements and system requirements,per the review team for the Alaska Energy Authority.This coordination will need to be documented in the report submitted to the Authority. Project Status:The project is complete and the grant is closed. January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 244 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $25,736.49 $25,736.49 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $25,736.49 $25,736.49 Required Local Match $6,841.35 $6,841.35 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $32,577.84 $32,577.84 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 245 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Tanacross Woody Biomass Community Facility Space Heating Project Grantees Native Village of Tanacross (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10209 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 5 881 Tanacross Woody Biomass 705088 |402118 Construction TASN2 12/31/15 Active Community Facility Space Heating Project Grant 7050881:Tanacross Woody Biomass Community Facility Space Heating Project Project Scope:This project will deliver a fuel supply plan,final design,and construction of a single centrally located woody biomass plant to heat four (4)community facilities which is estimated to displace 26,500 gallons of imported heating oil and create local wood-harvesting employment/small business opportunities. AEA must accept a fuel supply plan and final design.The system design must include metering and monitoring equipment and instrumentation.AEA recommends full funding of $420,000;however,AEA must accept the fuel supply plan and final design before funding is made available for construction. Project Status:Tanacross contracted with Coffman Engineering to conduct an analysis of the most economic biomass space distribution approach and design and engineering of the selected preferred option for the purpose of serving the village's water treatment/washeteria plant and the new 10,000 square foot multi-purpose building.Tanacross has procured two GARN 2000 boilers and constructed a 2,000 s.f.biomass heat station building using village force account labor.This building included a concrete slab/foundation,SIP panel construction (SIP's donated by TVC)and a manufactured roof truss system.The building is fully enclosed including doors installed.Work has now halted on the project.Bids for mechanical work exceed current funding. Tanacross is seeking additional funds to complete the biomass heat system. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $420,000.00 $393,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $420,000.00 $393,000.00 Required Local Match $170,000.00 $171,348.43 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $590,000.00 $564,348.43 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 246 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds J-VIII Tok Wood Heating Grantees Alaska Gateway School District (Government Entity -School District) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10052 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 49 Tok Wood Heating 2195417 402038 Construction 8/20/08 12/31/11 Closed Construction Grant 2195417:Tok Wood Heating Construction Project Scope:The Tok School Biomass Heating Project is a comprehensive proposal,from project Feasibility to Design and Construction with the final Commissioning of the facility in the fall of 2010.An automated wood chip heating system that will heat a 75,000 sq.ft.school and approximately 5,000 sq.ft.of outbuildings will displace the 64,000 gallons of heating fuel used in 2007-08 and create an annual savings of at least $126,562 per year for this complex. A separate building for the chip-fired boilers will be constructed behind the school,in a central location with easy access to the rest of the outbuildings,for connecting heat piping.The building will have a chip storage bin that will feed into a surge bin inside the boiler room via augers and conveyer system.The surge bin can be loaded from the inside or outside of the building to accommodate for downtime of the chip delivery system. The project was developed in partnership with the Tok Area Forestry,CTA Engineering,and Alaska Gateway School District Staff.It is estimated that the forest around Tok can provide 50 tons of chipped fucl per acre.(Initial scientific studics show that the number of tons per acre could be higher than estimated.)High hazard fuel around Tok is estimated at 27,000 acres.Even at 20 tons per acre,the expected yield would provide fuel for about 5 years on the 200 acres. Project Status:Project is operational and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $3,245,349.00 $3,245,349.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $3,245,349.00 $3,245,349.00 Required Local Match $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $3,260,349.00 $3,260,349.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 247 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Upper Tanana Biomass CHP Project Grantees Alaska Power and Telephone (For Profit Entity) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10270 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4 665 Upper Tanana Biomass CHP 7040045 402049 Feasibility TAL 12/31/12 Active Project 6 925 Upper Tanana Biomass CHP 7060925 402049 Final Design =7/1/13 12/31/14 Active Project 2 Grant 7040045:Upper Tanana Biomass CHP Project Project Scope:Alaska Power &Telephone (AP&T)will conduct an assessment that will be Phase II of the project.This will complete the Feasibility Analysis,Biomass Resource Assessment and Conceptual Design for a 2MWe biomass gasification CHP (combined heat and power)system.AP&T,in partnership with the Upper Tanana communities of Tok,Tetlin,Dot Lake and Tanacross,the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR),contracted consultants,foresters and economists,will assess the feasibility of a system utilizing locally sourced woody biomass as fuel.The deliverables of the project will be the sustainable supply and projected costs of the biomass resource,the conceptual design,permitting and environmental analysis of the proposed project site,refined economic/financial analysis,and a conceptual business/operational plan. AP&T must coordinate the feasibility assessment with the Tok School Biomass Project and the Yerrick Creek Hydro Project. Project Status:The project is complete and began closeout process. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $362,882.62 $362,882.62 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $362,882.62 $362,882.62 Required Local Match $42,619.60 $42,619.60 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $405,502.22 $405,502.22 Grant 7060925:Upper Tanana Biomass CHP Project 2 Project Scope:Alaska Power and Telephone will develop the conceptual design for a Biomass Fueled Combined Heat and Power System,building on the feasibility study that was conducted with funding from Round 5 of the Renewable Energy Fund. Even though biomass generation may not be the immediate power solution for Tok,AP&T believes that utilizing this abundant local resource would provide benefits to the Tok community.Harvesting and processing the timber would employ many and would stimulate the economy.Refocusing the use of this resource to primarily provide heat would better utilize the resource available and AP&T believes would provide the greatest benefit to the community. This conceptual design will develop a harvest plan per the standards developed by AEA with AK Division of Forestry and determine the best methods for delivering heat to the greatest number of residents by performing a heat consumption analysis for residential and commercial (Tok,Tanacross,Tetlin),and analyzing potential loads,modeling energy consumption,and determining the best use of energy.AP&T will also perform an analysis for plant locations (CHP,heat,and pellet)and evaluate land ownership and acquisition costs,perform Environmental Impact Studies (air quality,fish &game,land use,traffic,and other required areas), determine the economics of developing a heat utility and develop a business plan,and compete 35%engineering design. Business concepts to be considered and expanded upon through the study include the construction of multiple CHP plants,the development of a pellet manufacturing industry,the application of isolated pellet fueled heat stations,district heating using hot water heat loops and the integration heat supply into such a system from independent heat producers. The Feasibility Study found that the proposed 2MW CHP system would only be feasible if the heat downstream of the steam turbine could be utilized and there were no nearby heat demands.Subsequently,AP&T indicated that the proposed Biomass CHP January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 248 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII project was not advisable and that it doesn't want to be a heat sale utility.A request has been made for a local non-profit company to take over the grant.It is being reviewed. Project Status:The grant agreement was signed September 11,2013.However before any funds were expended,the grantee and AEA agreed that this project should not be pursued any further.A letter was sent to the applicant on January 5,2016 to formalize the grant cancellation. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $400,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $400,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $60,000.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $460,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 249 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Venetie District Heating Grantees Village of Venetie (Local Government),Venetie Village Council (Local Government) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10191 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 293 Venetie District Heating 2195452 402042 Feasibility 7/1/09 6/30/12 Closed Conceptual Design 7 1044 Venetie Clinic Heat Recovery 7071044 403076 Construction TAN4 6/30/18 Active Grant 2195452:Venetie District Heating Conceptual Design Project Scope:The project as described in the application is a wood energy district heating project located in Venetie,Alaska for three buildings:the school,school housing and washeteria/water system.Although the full project will be a two year project, the current grant funding is for completion of a feasibility study and conceptual design of the proposed boiler systems only.Two important issues that need to be addressed by this project are the supply of wood and reliable operation of the boilers.The feasibility assessment will address these issues before design work is completed.A level one feasibility and a reconnaissance of forest wood resources have been performed in the summer of 2008 under a Department of Energy Tribal energy grant for the Yukon Flats area. Project Status:The project is complete As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $32,500.00 $32,500.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $32,500.00 $32,500.00 Required Local Match $8,309.09 $8,309.09 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $40,809.09 $40,809.09 Grant 7071044:Venetie Clinic Heat Recovery Project Scope:This grant will provide the design and construction of jacket heat recovery project to capture the recovered heat from the diesel engines in the Venetie Village Electric (WE)power plant and send the recovered heat to the newly constructed clinic in Venetie,Alaska for space heating.It is expected that this project will save the clinic 2,300 gallons of heating oil each year,nearly offsetting the total fuel oil usage. Project Status:The design is complete.Construction will begin during the summer of 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $198,500.00 $11,214.25 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $198,500.00 $11,214.25 Required Local Match $5,954.00 $4,875.94 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $204,454.00 $16,090.19 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 250 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Wood Heating in Interior Alaska Communities Grantees Interior Regional Housing Authority (Government Entity -Housing Authority) Technology Type BIOMASS Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10304 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 4,5,6 637,820,933 Feasibility Assessments for 7040048 402113 Feasibility TAA 12/31/12 Closed Wood Heating in Interior Alaska Communities 5 820 Design &Construction of 7050820 402113 Construction TAMN2 12/31/15 Active Wood Heating Projects in Interior Alaska Communities 6 933 Biomass Feasibility Studies in 7060933 402126 Feasibility TANZ 6/30/15 Closed Public Facilities Grant 7040048:Feasibility Assessments for Wood Heating in Interior Alaska Communities Project Scope:This project will complete feasibility assessments of wood-fired heating systems (e.g.,Garn boilers),in eight communities in Interior Alaska:Hughes,Ruby,Koyukuk,Nulato,Kaltag,Nikolai,Anvik,and Holy Cross.The communities named in this proposal were selected using two criteria:1)the 2010 Alaska Energy Pathway identifies six of the eight as having significant potential for fuel displacement and cost savings with a wood-fired heating system,and 2)the communitics have all held tribal and municipal meetings on this issue,identified wood heat as an energy priority,and reached out to the applicant for assistance with a project of this type. The feasibility studies will include forest resource inventories and wood harvest assessments,potential heating loads,heating technology evaluations,right-of-way evaluation,preliminary environmental/permitting assessments,and preliminary economic analysis. Project Status:IRHA has successfully completed the biomass feasibility studies for eight communities in Interior Alaska:Hughes, Ruby,Koyukuk,Nulato,Kaltag,Nikolai,Anvik,and Holy Cross.In December 2012,IRHA submitted all final documents and AEA has reviewed and accepted the final studies.Three communities will advance to construction in a Round V grant:Hughes;Anvik; Koyukuk. The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $120,870.28 $120,870.28 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $120,870.28 $120,870.28 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $120,870.28 $120,870.28 Grant 7050820:Design &Construction of Wood Heating Projects in Interior Alaska Communities Project Scope:This project will deliver a final design and construction of single woody biomass plant to heat three (3)Interior Alaska communities:Hughes;Anvik;Koyukuk. In order for funding to be released and made available for construction,AEA must accept a fuel supply plan and feasibility study.Also,the system design must include metering and monitoring equipment and instrumentation. However,AEA had some concerns about the wood supply sustainability,the wood supplier,and the lack of feasibility study for each chosen community to evaluate the fuel availability and feasibility of each chosen community.Therefore,AEA recommends full funding of $1,215,224 with requirements that 1)A wood resource plan must be completed and reviewed by AEA and Alaska Division of Forestry to assure the sustainable supply of wood for each chosen community;2)AEA must accept the recommendations January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 251 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII from the feasibility analysis for the three communities that will advance to design and construction;3)the economic analysis B/C ratios of the chosen communities should average greater than 1.25 (the ratio that was assumed for the purpose of analysis). Project Status:The Hughes and Koyukuk systems are operational.The resource plan,operational plan,and design efforts are all progressing in Anvik. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $1,215,224.00 $1,032,083.04 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $1,215,224.00 -$1,032,083.04 Required Local Match $173,771.00 $174,937.86 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $1,388,995.00 $1,207,020.90 Grant 7060933:Biomass Feasibility Studies in Public Facilities Project Scope:Interior Regional Housing Authority (IRHA)will use the awarded grant funds to perform biomass feasibility assessments and forest inventories in the communities of Alatna,Allakaket,Northway,Grayling,Shageluk,Beaver,and Stevens Village. IRHA will provide the Authority draft copies of the studies for review and approval at the 65%and 95%phases.The Authority has provided IRHA with an outline of the items that need to be included in the biomass feasibility assessments and forest inventories. Project Status:2013:The final reports have been accepted and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $102,431.85 $102,431.85 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $102,431.85 $102,431.85 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $102,431.85 $102,431.85 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 252 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VHI Manley Hot Springs Geothermal Plant Grantees TDX Power,Inc.(Independent Power Producer) Technology Type GEOTHERMAL Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10152 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 0 -112 Manley Hot Springs 2195421 406006 Feasibility 8/20/08 12/31/11 Closed Geothermal Plant Grant 2195421:Manley Hot Springs Geothermal Plant January 29,2016 Project Scope:TDX Power began the project using their own funds and was awarded grant funds to complete the following. Perform Aeromagnetic Survey to define the subsurface contact between the granitic rock and sedimentary rock of the Manley area.Acquire Local Well Information as there are numerous undocumented wells in the area.This information is an important part of the evaluation of any geothermal resource.RaMPS Survey (Resistivity Monopole Profiling and Sounding)will be completed to better understand the geologic structure (its location,orientation,and extent)and where geothermal water exists.Determine next steps based on surveys;depending on findings,TDX Power in consultation with AEA,UAF and industry experts will determine viability of the proposed project.Based on determinations,project will either proceed or be abandoned.Powerhouse Upgrade and Integration Design to be completed if project is determined to be viable.Construction of pre-packaged geothermal heat conversion and continuous electric generating system for one 200 kW unit. TDX Power,as owner of the new regulated electric utility at Manley,planned to own,operate,and maintain the Manley Geother- mal Project over its expected useful lifetime.The project was intended to provide electric energy to residential and commercial electric customers in Manley,from proven geothermal generating equipment utilizing geothermal resources. Project Status:TDX elected in 2010 to not proceed with the project.In 2008 and 2009 TDX Power conducted geological and geophysical explorations around Manley Hot Springs to determine the best potential well site for a geothermal power plant for the community of Manley Hot Springs.After geophysical exploration activities of 2009,TDX Power decided not to commit the necessary matching funds to drill an exploration well.The grant was closed as of December 31,2010. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $27,876.00 $27,876.00 Other State Funding $94,001.00 $94,001.00 Total State $27,876.00 $27,876.00 Required Local Match $705,000.00 $91,407.00 Federal Grant Funding $94,001.00 $94,001.00 Total Project Costs $826,877.00 $213,284.00 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 253 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII McGrath Heat Recovery Grantees Technology Type Region AEDG Project Code REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title McGrath Heat Recovery Construction 1 61 McGrath Light &Power Company (Utility-Government) HEAT RECOVERY Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana Grant #AEA Project #Phase 2195416 403030 Construction Grant 2195416:McGrath Heat Recovery Construction Start Date End Date Status 8/20/08 12/31/13 Closed Project Scope:The Project is for Final Design,Permitting,and Construction phases of a heat recovery system to provide available heat from the existing McGrath Light &Power Company (ML&P)Power Plant to the Iditarod Area School District,the clinic, and three adjacent commercial buildings.This project will use available jacket water and exhaust head (wasteheat recovery)that is currently being rejected to the atmosphere via radiators. Project Status:This project is complete and the grant is closed. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding Other State Funding Total State $712,415.00 $712,415.00 $291,765.16 $291,765.16 $1,004,180.16 $1,004,180.16 Required Local Match Federal Grant Funding Total Project Costs $167,000.00 $167,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,171,180.16 $1,171,180.16 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 254 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric Construction Grantees Technology Type HYDRO Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10027 Region REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 3 7 438 Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric Project 1077 Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric Project 2 Grant #AEA Project # 7030020 7071077 Grant 7030020:Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric Project 407017 407067 Phase Construction Native Village of Tanacross (Local Government),Alaska Power Company (Utility-Private) Start Date End Date Status TANO WANA 6/15/11 6/30/16 Closed Active Project Scope:The grant is to construct the 2.0 MW Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric Project,which is approximately 20 miles from Tok. Project Status:The grant was cancelled.The grantee indicated they would like to place the project on hold pending the outcome of another renewable energy study.Additionally,site control remains an issue.For these reasons,the grant was cancelled before grant award and expending any funds. Grant 7071077:Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric Project 2 Project Scope:This grant is to generate additional construction related documentation required for the Yerrick Creek Hydroelectric project including a business plan,RCA certification,hard copies of design documents and permits,site control easement or decd, and an engineers cost estimate. Project Status:The grant has been recently awarded with completion of work expected in 2016. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $75,000.00 $0.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $75,000.00 $0.00 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $75,000.00 $0.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 255 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VI Ruby Hydrokinetic Grantees Yukon River Inter-Tribal (Local Government) Technology Type OCEAN/RIVER Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10084 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 1 84 Ruby Hydrokinetic 2195402 407050 Feasibility 8/20/08 6/30/11 Closed Grant 2195402:Ruby Hydrokinetic Project Scope:The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (YRITWC)planned to expand on the hydrokinetic project it operated in Ruby in 2008.In 2009 the YRITWC planned to redeploy the 5kW hydrokinetic turbine used in 2008 in an effort to gain additional information for a revised resource assessment.To accomplish this there was a redesign of the turbine deployment (anchoring and debris diversion).The plan was to then to deploy a 25kW version of the hydrokinetic turbine in 2010 for study and analysis. Project Status:The hydrokinetic project in Ruby was a small one time conceptual test.The turbine was installed,produced a small amount of power and removed within the same season.The project was a first of its kind in Alaska.The project revealed hydrokinetic deployments in Alaska rivers can be challenging. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $189,335.06 $189,335.06 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $189,335.06 $189,335.06 Required Local Match $6,600.00 $6,600.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $195,935.06 $195,935.06 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 256 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Eagle Solar Array Project Grantees Alaska Power Company (Utility-Private) Technology Type SOLAR PV Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10422 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project #Phase Start Date End Date Status 6 915 Eagle Solar Array Project 7060915 411008 Construction --7/1/13 12/31/15 Active Grant 7060915:Eagle Solar Array Project Project Scope:This grant will fund final design and construction of a 30kW solar photovoltaic array at the Eagle powerhouse by Alaska Power Company (APC).The project will consist of one hundred and sixty three solar photovoltaic panels,six three-phase inverters,a programmable logic controller,a SCADA system,and a diesel power plant interface.Activities will include final design, materials and equipment procurement,shipping,construction,commissioning,and project closeout.The project will be managed by APC. Project Status:The Eagle solar project is operational.The grant is in closeout process As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $118,013.00 $118,013.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $118,013.00 $118,013.00 Required Local Match $29,503.00 $60,799.11 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $147,516.00 $178,812.11 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 257 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Kaltag Solar Construction Grantees Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (Utility-Cooperative) Technology Type SOLAR PV Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10308 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title 4 641 Kaltag Solar Construction Grant #AEA Project #Phase Construction7040049411006 Grant 7040049:Kaltag Solar Construction Start Date End Date Status TVA 12/31/12 Closed Project Scope:AVEC proposes to install a 10 kW solar array in Kaltag.The array would be installed on the side of the existing power plant facility that is owned and operated by AVEC.Work would involve shipping materials to the community,installing, integrating,testing,and commissioning the array.As a pilot study,installation of this small array in Kaltag would help AVEC evaluate the benefits of solar arrays installed at power gencrating facilities. Project Status:Project constructed Fall 2012.Minor commissioning required over several months,but generally fully operational throughout 2013. 2014 update:the project is functioning as intended. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $90,000.00 $90,000.00 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $90,000.00 $90,000.00 Required Local Match $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $100,000.00 $100,000.00 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 258 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Chisana Mountain Wind Feasibility Project Grantees Alaska Power Company (Utility-Private) Technology Type WIND Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10440 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant#AEA Project#Phase StartDate End Date Status 7 1027 Chisana Mountain Wind 7071027 410096 Feasibility =7/1/14 12/31/16 Active Feasibility Project Grant 7071027:Chisana Mountain Wind Feasibility Project Project Scope:Alaska Power Company will complete a wind resource assessment,feasibility study and conceptual design of a wind energy project proposed on Chisana Mountain which sits along a road and transmission line from Tok to Tetlin.The conceptual design report will include any necessary controls or equipment needed to integrate the wind farm into the Tok electrical grid.The proposed system could incorporate one or more megawatt-scale wind turbines. Project Status:The grant budget and scope has been agreed upon by the grantee and AEA program manager.The grant has been signed by all parties and is in place effective Sept.9,2014.US fish &Wildlife Service consultation was completed on Aug.7. FAA permit for the meteorological tower was received on Aug.11.Tetlin Village Council authorized use of their lands on Aug.28. Met tower was installed on Sep.26.Met tower is collecting data and transmitting through the modem.The grantee will continue to monitor and review data with AEA over the next year. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $119,000.00 $20,523.10 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $119,000.00 $20,523.10 Required Local Match $29,800.00 $21,289.55 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $148,800.00 $41,812.65 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 259 of 260 Alaska Renewable Energy Fund Status Report,Rounds I-VIII Tok Wind Resource Grantees Alaska Power and Telephone (For Profit Entity) Technology Type WIND Region Yukon-Koyukuk/Upper Tanana AEDG Project Code 10186 REF Grants Received Round App Grant Title Grant #AEA Project#Phase Start Date End Date Status 2 287 Tok Wind Resource 2195476 410057 Feasibility 7/1/09 12/31/10 Closed Assessment Grant 2195476:Tok Wind Resource Assessment Project Scope:Village Wind Power will permit and install a met tower southwest of Tok and complete a wind resource assessment. Project Status:The last financial report for PBOQ00436/2195476 ($130,000 total to AP&T)was filed in March 2011 showing $52,232.28 spent and $77,767.72 balance.The wind resource analysis report is complete.The project is closed out. As of Nov.30,2013 Budget Expenditures Renewable Energy Funding $52,232.28 $52,232.28 Other State Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total State $52,232.28 $52,232.28 Required Local Match $0.00 $0.00 Federal Grant Funding $0.00 $0.00 Total Project Costs $52,232.28 $52,232.28 January 29,2016 An Alaska Energy Data Gateway Report 260 of 260 JESAASKAENERGYAUTHORITY 10/01/15-09/30/16 © Vision Navigation® Clear vision,focused strategias,real results. - .7 8 5 19 d-5.46-4 pa me aN.he Hot Re eeeegEIBeGOONEETanstSAEgRado9athenaTeneee In this document Purpose,Mission,Core Values,Vision 2 Key for Use of Vision Navigation®Chart 3 Vision Navigation®Chart 4 List of Projects 5 Project Plans Energy Leadership 6 Community-Based Energy Project Development 8 Information Management 10 Appendix A Strategic Assessment 11 Appendix B Internal Assessment 13oO Vision Navigation® NN ;ony.iSion Nawigation®20 yo Purpose To develop and deliver optimal energy solutions for Alaska's communities Mission To reduce the cost of energy for Alaskans Core Values From our history to date and from the commitments that we all share now about the future,we have defined the values that should guide all of our activities and staff in the years to come. These are our core values: ¢Respectful:Demonstrating high regard for communities,integrating local perspectives into project development ('15) ¢Responsible:Being prudent and ethical stewards of Alaskans'resources ('15) *Innovative:Seeking new ideas and methods and adapting to changing conditions ('15) *Passionate:Enthusiasm for and commitment to our work,team and improvement (15) Our Vision By 2030,there is energy cost parity across Alaska ¢We will champion projects and policies to achieve the renewable and efficiency goals (15) ¢Weill invest in innovative solutions (15) ¢We will promote understanding of energy cost impacts upon economic development,sustainability and quality of life ('15) «We will provide the leadership to achieve consensus on energy cost solutions ('15) Target Year-End Condition AEA is acknowledged as the state's community energy leader Version 3.0 .ae.MneVision Navigation®3'ee .aN \> Key for Use of Vision Navigation®Chart The Vision Navigation®Chart depicts the steps required to make the vision a reality and to handle priority issues associated with improving the organization's effectiveness. The chart reads from left to right.The left represents present time and the far right the vision of what is to be achieved.Because of the rapid pace of change,detailed planning has been completed only for the current year.Each colored arrow on the chart contains one project.The vertical lines divide the projects into quarters for ease in understanding whether the organization is on schedule in accomplishing its aims. There are two types of projects that may be included on the chart.Improvement projects are intended to work on the efficiency,efficacy,quality,profitability,and/or culture of the organization. Strategic projects are intended to grow the organization and move it toward its vision in the marketplace. Each strategic initiative has been assigned an identifying letter,and the quarterly milestones or tasks are written in ovals.Each improvement project has been assigned an identifying number, and the quarterly milestones are written in rectangles.Following the chart are complete write-ups of each strategic initiative and improvement project to provide supporting documentation to clarify the projects being undertaken.In the Appendix is a section titled "Use of the Vision Navigation® Chart”,which explains how to use and update this tool on a monthly basis. Below is a key to information contained within each box or circle on the chart: STRATEGIC INITIATIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1.41 '4 ft N\INITIATIVE INITIALS OFREFERSTOTHE REFERS TO THE |NITIALS OFBEINGOUTCOMEOFPERSONPROJECT ADDRESSED THE INITIATIVE RESPONSIBLE BEING OUTCOMEOF PERSON FOR THE ADDRESSED THEPROJECT RESPONSIBLE OUTCOME OF FOR THE THE INITIATIVE OUTCOME OF Version 3.0 Energy Leadership Team estab-Commune lished to undertake cations Oe adoped Spokes- persons identifiedpubiicrelationsinitiati Al SFG A2 = Successes of AEA initiatives documented &communicated A3 SM &empowered A4 JH Relevant MOU's re.respective roles completed AS SFG AEA regional Planners appointed to committee A.6 SFG newly-chartered steering Strategic Initiative A:Energy Leadership ar Goat: +A statewide consensus on theimportanceoftheener:Gralengesahead&support for AEAProposedsolutions 4-year Target:*AEA is acknowledged as the state'scommunityenergyleader Metric: «Requests for meeting attendance,presentations,interviews 12/31/15 03/31/16 06/30/16 09/30/16 Community-Based Energy Project Development Improvement Project 1: 2 Community-Based Energy Process for implement-Project Development 1 ing community-based AEA om 2-yearSeat:te the highestprojectplanning&.empowered to complete the highes' Feasibility analysis execution designed value projects in each communitypreparedusingREF12.«8S minty beeoer ectRound9/Regional planning/implemortation methodologyplans&AKAES designed &needed statute 40 Ck Needed changes "edefinedStatutorychanges+Ener savedgeLnorate per dollardefinedinvested&state dollar vested.reductions &ener,13 NM oatt impacts if practical.ad 12/31/15 03/31/16 06/30/16 09/30/16 Information Management Improvement Project 2:Information Scope of needed Design &deploy Test &troubleshoot Document manage-Information Management management team improvements information information ment system "To research pain hel doappointeddefinedmanagementmanagementimplementeddocumentmana9any'ent system thatme21KN2.2 KN 2.3 KN 2.4 KN 2.5 KN work for every department in the agency 12/31/16 03/31/16 06/30/16 09/30/16 ies PROTESUIEMAL GkewsD erszens G1 W.8th Avenue Suite 206 >Anchorage,Slasie 98501 °907.276.4414 Fax 276.4419 >ww,profsssionalgromihsystene.com, /am ENERGY AUTHORITY Vision Navigation® Chart 10/01/15 -09/30/16 Purpose: To deveiop &deliver optimal energy solutions for Alaska's communities Mission: Reduce the cost of energy in Alaska Our Vision: By 2030,there is energy cost parity across Alaska *We will champion projects & policies to achieve the renewable &efficiency goals ('15) 2¢We will invest in innovative solutions ('15) x We will promote understanding of energy cost impacts upon economic development, sustainability &quality of life ('15) %We will provide the leadership to achieve consensus on energycostsolutions('15} Target Year-End Condition: AEA is acknowledged as the state's community energy leader AA Amy Adler JD Jed Drolet TE Tom Erickson EF Emily Ford Sara Fisher-Goad JH Jennifer Haldane ML Michael Lamb CL Cady Lister NM Neil McMahon SM Sandra Moller KN Kris Noonan DP -Devany Pletovich SS Sean Skaling TW Teri Webster JW Jeff Williams @ Vision Navigation* Version 3.0,11/19/15 Project Plans Each strategic initiative has been assigned a letter and each improvement project has been assigned a number. The following are the strategic initiatives of Alaska Energy Authority to be undertaken in the coming year: A.Energy Leadership The following are the improvement projects of Alaska Energy Authority to be undertaken in the coming year:. 1.Community-Based Energy Project Development 2.Information Management Version 3.0 Vision Nawigation®6 Strategic Initiative A:Energy Leadership Description:To establish AEA as the lead energy agency. Why: *To be recognized as the State energy leader,create greater understanding of AEA capabilities ¢A strategy to partially deal with declining State funding What it Includes: «Understanding tools available from other agencies *¢Development of inter-agency agreements ¢Designing collaborative programs ¢Participation in Arctic Council meetings *Collaborate with other entities to expand remote monitoring *Collaborate on efforts to build capacity in local community utilities *Define a vision for AEA «Design and implement a public relations initiative 3-Year Goal: *«Astatewide consensus on the importance of the energy challenges ahead and support for AEA proposed solutions 1-Year Target: ¢AEA is acknowledged as the state's community energy leader Metric: Measure name:Requests for Opinion Data plotted:Requests for meeting attendance,presentations,interviews Version 3.0 Challenges: 1.Other Depts./Administration opposing AEA leadership 2.Lack of resources creates greater competition for leadership 3.Local communities wanting to by-pass AEA in approaching Legislature Outcomes:Who:When: 1.Team established to undertake public relations initiative SFG 12/31/15 2.Communications plan/budget developed and adopted EF 12/31/15 3.Successes of AEA initiatives documented and communicated SM 12/31/15 4.Spokespersons identified and empowered JH 03/31/16 5.Relevant MOU's re.respective roles completed SFG 03/31/16 6.AEA regional planners appointed to newly-chartered steering committee SFG 06/30/16 Overall Team Leader:Sara Fisher-Goad Team Members Responsible for Project Metric:Teri Webster Team Members:Sean Skaling,Cady Lister,Katie Conway,Jed Drolet,Neil McMahon Version 3.0 ne Vision Navigatio Improvement Project 1:Community-Based Energy Project Development Description:Realign existing State programs to support the highest value energy projects that are based on community and regional energy plans.Maximize use of program resources through community-based planning. Why: *Key to maximize use of resources in time of declining resources ¢Show up in communities as uncoordinated without this What it Includes: ¢Defining and implementing a process for community-based project plans across AEA programs 2-Year Goal: «AEA empowered to complete the highest value projects in each community 1-Year Target: ¢Community-based project planning/implementation methodology designed and needed statute changes defined Metric: Measure name:Project Return on Investment Data plotted:Energy saved/generated per dollar invested &per state dollar invested. Also GHG reductions &energy cost impacts if practical. Type of chart:Run chart Challenges: 1.Resistance to statute change 2.Internal resistance to change 3.Political opposition Version 3.0 nNOS. Outcomes:Who: 1.Feasibility analysis prepared using REF Round 9/regional plans and AKAES CL 2.Process for implementing community-based project planning and execution designed Ss 3.Needed statutory changes defined NM Overall Team Leader:Sean Skaling Team Members Responsible for Project Metric:Cady Lister Team Members:Jed Drolet,Emily Ford,Amy Adler Version 3.0 ”Vision Nawiation®9 vaff When: 03/31/16 09/30/16 09/30/16 vision Navigation®10 -F Improvement Project 2:Information Management Description:Look for use of technology for document management and other means to improve common understanding/coordination. Why: *Risk re-inventing the wheel due to lack of knowledge across sections of agency of their ongoing initiatives *Inability to readily update leadership and others on status of projects *Inability to easily access needed information What it Includes: ¢Examining potential use of project management software application ¢Examine best practices re.use of technology ¢Standardization of information 1-Year Target: *To research,design,test,and deploy a document management system that will work for every department in the agency Challenges: 1.Lack of funding 2.Staff adopting new methods Outcomes:Who:When: 1.Information management team appointed KN 12/31/15 2.Scope of needed improvements defined KN 12/31/15 3.Design &deploy information management KN 03/31/16 4.Test and troubleshoot information management KN 06/30/16 5.Document management system implemented KN 09/30/16 Overall Team Leader:Kris Noonan Team Members:Sandra Moller,Amy Adler,Sean Skaling,Cady Lister,Jennifer Haldane, Terence Cato and Rich Wooten Version 3.0 Appendix A: Strategic Assessment 2) reer Vision Navigation® Strategic Initiative Project Definitions Strategic Initiative 1:Establish AEA as State Energy Leader Description:To establish AEA as the State's community energy leader. Why: *To be recognized as the State energy leader,create greater understanding of AEA capabilities ¢« Astrategy to partially deal with declining State funding What it Includes: «Understanding tools available from other agencies ¢Development of inter-agency agreements ¢Designing collaborative programs ¢Participation in Arctic Council meetings *Collaborate with other entities to expand remote monitoring ¢Collaborate on efforts to build capacity in local community utilities ¢Define a vision for AEA ¢«Design and implement a public relations initiative Version 3.0 Vision Navigation®12-3 renee.5 atte”-wasea Strategic Initiative 2:Proactive Approach to Reduced State Funding Description:Seeking out other funds and solutions and tightening the priorities of Why: our programs. Declining State funding is inevitable What it Includes: Version 3.0 Increased collaboration with other Federal agencies Applying for Federal grants Furthering collaboration with AVEC and local banks Developing strategy for use of the PCE endowment Working with Legislature to have more flexible funding streams for AEA Leveraging the Renewable Energy Fund to attract Federal funding Pays,™ . Raduy,.we _ee:we ee en"ne,Rate TT oaMeme,: :._- a ene7 woONeatny,een ne aaceal Appendix B: Internal Assessment 2) Vision Navigation® -ts.Vision Navigation®'? Potential Improvement Project Definitions Improvement Project 1:Lack of staff focus on a mission/vision Description:Defining a long-term vision and instilling this within our workforce. Why: *Staff lack understanding of the big picture at AEA *Need to maintain our high quality staff *«Because there are so many options for energy policy and how to effect that What it Includes: ¢Define a vision statement ¢Define a process for communicating and getting feedback/buy-in to the vision ¢Aligning our programs with new vision statement ¢Taking shared services staff to the field to understand impact of out efforts upon community Improvement Project 2:Improved Information Management Description:Look for use of technology for project tracking and other means to improve common understanding/coordination. Why: *Risk re-inventing the wheel due to lack of knowledge across sections of agency of their ongoing initiatives ¢Inability to readily update leadership and others on status of projects ¢Inability to easily access needed information What it Includes: *Examining potential use of project management software application ¢Examine best practices re.use of technology ¢Standardization of information Version 3.0 Improvement Project 3:Maximize Use of Program Resources thru Community-Based Planning Description:Development of community-based plans across multiple AEA programs. Why: *Key to maximize use of resources in time of declining resources ¢Show up in communities as uncoordinated without this What it Includes: ¢Defining and implementing a process for community-based project plans across AEA programs Version 3.0 A PRODUCT OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH SYSTEMS 911 West 8th Avenue,Suite 205 Anchorage,Alaska 99501 Office 907.276.4414 Fax 907.276.4419 Toll Free 877.276.4414 www.professionalgrowthsystems.com State of Alaska byhilotZ -Tnittet-Date Gathaing Regaot(http:/lalaska.gov/) Alaska Energy Authority ()$.c.search. Menu Loan Progams Power Project Loan Fund PPF Loan Program Fact Sheet (/Portals/0/programs/FactSheets/Documents/PF S-PowerProjectFundLoanProgram.pdf) Provides loans to local utilities,local govemments or independent power producers for the development or upgrade of power facilities,including conservation,heat recovery and bulk fuel storage.Loan term is related to the life of the project.Interest rates are between tax-exempt rates at the high end and zero on the low end. Updated PPF regulations went into effect on April 8,2015.The new regulations require more clarifications from the applicant for the terms of the loan based on their specific needs.Also,loan applications now must include an application fee according to the following table: 'Loan Amount Requested Application Fee _Up to and including $100,000 $200.00 *>$100,000 up to and including $500,000 $1,000 ' ">$500,000 up to and including $1 million $2,000 ,>$1 million $5,000 PPF Loan Application Instructions (/Content/Programs/Loans/Documents/PPFLoanAppFillable.pdf) Statutes (http://www.legis state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folicisa.dil/stattx08/query=*/doc/%7Bt17236%7D7) Regulations 3 AAC 106.100 (http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folioproxy.asp?un=http://wwwjnu0l .legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dil/aac/query= [JUMP:Title3Chap106]/doc/{@1}7firsthit) New Regulations Changes April 8,2015 (/Content/Programs/Loans/Documents/AdoptedRegulations04082015.pdf) For more information contact: Cady Lister,Economist (mailto:clister@aidea.org?subject=Cady%20Lister) Tel.(907)771-3039 Fax (907)771-3044 State of Alasa ©2014 {|Webmail (https //emailsery.aidea org/owa)||Info (mailto:into@aidea.or in (hito:/Awww.aken thorit in2retumyN=%2'P:im:n wie layer 8/3/2016 DOC BodyPage 3 AAC 106.150.Loan fees and reimbursement of costs (a)An applicant for a loan from the power project find must pay an application fee of (1)$200 for applications requesting loan amounts up to and including $100,000; (2)$1,000 for applications requesting loan amounts ofmore than $100,000 and not more than $500,000; (3)$2,000 for applications requesting loan amounts of more than $500,000 and not more than $1,000,000;or (4)$5,000 for applications requesting loan amounts of more than $1,000,000. (b)The application fees in (a)of this section are nonrefundable and due at the time an application 1s filed with the authority. (c)The authority may require the applicant to enter into an agreement obligating the applicant to reimburse the authority for the authority's costs to conduct a feasibility analysis of the loan application or proposed project. (d)If the authority approves an application,the borrower shall pay a closing fee of one percent of the total loan amount at the time of closing.The application fee will be credited toward the closing fee.The authority may add the closing fee to the balance ofthe loan at loan closing.If the authority entered into an agreement with the applicant for reimbursement ofthe authority's costs for conducting a feasibility analysis under (c)ofthis section, the authority may add the cost ofthe authority's feasibility analysis to the balance ofthe loan at closing. History:Eff.4/8/2015,Register 214 Authority:AS 42.45.010 AS 44.83.080 http://www.legis.state.ak us/basis/oliopr oxy.asp?url=http/wwjnu01.legis.state.akus/cgi-bin/folioisa.d!l/aac/query=(groupt!273+aac 106!2E 1501271 3AVdoc/{t1...1/1 Services Provided by AEA's Community Assistance Program External Serves as initial point of contact for community inquiries Refers communities to technical experts for detailed information Provides information on funding opportunities for community energy projects Reviews grant and loan applications and gives feedback Attends conferences and serves as public face of AEA Helps communities with energy planning and project development Internal Assists project managers as requested with active projects Identifies additional funding sources for projects that need additional funding Disseminates information on specific programs as directed by program managers Helps coordinate projects by multiple AEA programs in the same community Provides background information on communities that apply for funding Community Assistance Program Structure and Goals June 3,2014 Jed Drolet,Energy Information Analyst The primary purpose of the community assistance program is to assist rural Alaska communities in developing energy projects.The program does not provide funding for these projects directly,but helps communities to access available funding opportunities.These opportunities include AEA programs but also grant and loan programs provided by a wide variety of public and private entities both in Alaska and nationally.This community-based focus distinguishes community assistance from other AEA programs that are primarily focused on specific technologies.Community assistance staff each have a portfolio of communities they are assisting and serve as a single point of contact for those communities when they are looking for information on possible energy solutions and financial resources to pay for them.This "account manager”approach is very similar to one of the recommendations Vermont Energy Investment Corporation made in its 2012 process evaluation of AEA's Renewable Energy Fund.In addition,individual staff members have particular expertise in certain programs or technologies,and can help communities with related issues regardless of community assignments. One focus for the program is on assisting communities that have current projects funded and/or managed by AEA.In these cases community assistance staff will not necessarily play a large role in the project as it is happening,since project managers will be handling most issues.Community assistance staff can,however,work on certain aspects of these projects,such as finding additional funding resources in the event that project cost exceeds funds initially allocated by AEA and other funders. Another role for community assistance in these situations is coordinating projects managed by different AEA programs in the same community.In many cases,however,the main role of community assistance for these communities will be after the AEA project ends.Community assistance staff will continue to stay in contact with the community to follow up,check on the effectiveness of the project,and help the community with subsequent projects,whether funded by AEA or not. Community assistance staff also conduct outreach to communities that do not currently have AEA projects.This can take many forms,including staffing booths at conferences and conducting targeted outreach to communities with specific needs,such as those that are not currently active in the Power Cost Equalization program and those that have applied unsuccessfully for funding from the Renewable Energy Fund.Participation in the regional energy planning process also offers an opportunity to make contact with community representatives and discuss their energy project priorities. The community assistance program also has the potential to be a vital part of AEA's operations as a link among different internal programs.The community assistance program is ideally suited to coordinate with other programs to ensure a more unified and integrated approach to energy challenges in rural Alaska. Since providing communities with information on all applicable AEA programs is a core function of community assistance,ensuring that this information is also available and utilized within the agency to avoid duplication of effort on the one hand and working at cross purposes on the other is also a natural role for community assistance to play. Having community assistance involved in the regional energy planning process for specific regions where the program is serving communities provides an opportunity to ensure that the regional planners are properly considering local needs of those communities in preparing the regional plans.Conversely, seeing how the regional plans are developing and where the likely regional priorities will be identified will be helpful to the community assistance staff in outreach efforts and communication with specific communities.Once the regional plans are complete they can serve as a framework for prioritizing potential projects and directing funds (from both AEA and other sources)to projects most consistent with the plans.A potential role for community assistance at this stage would be overseeing implementation of the plans at the local level. WANaUPWNbeAdak Akhiok Akiachak Akiak Akutan Alatna Ambler Aniak Anvik .Arctic Village .Atka .Barrow .Bethel .Birch Creek .Buckland .Chalkyitsik .Chefornak .Chickaloon .Chignik Bay .Chignik Lagoon .Chuathbaluk .Circle .Clark's Point .Copper Center .Cordova .Craig .Deering .Diomede .Edna Bay .Elim .False Pass .Fort Yukon .Gakona .Glennallen .Golovin .Gulkana .Haines .Holy Cross .Hoonah .Hughes .Igiugig .lliamna .Kaltag Communities Assisted FY15 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. Karluk Kasaan Kiana King Cove Kipnuk Kivalina Kobuk Kokhanok Koliganek Kongiganak Koyuk Koyukuk Kwethluk Kwigillingok Larsen Bay Lime Village Manokotak McCarthy McGrath Minto Naknek Napakiak Napaskiak Nelchina-Mendeltna Nenana New Stuyahok Newtok Nightmute Nikolai Nikolski Noatak Nondalton Northway Nulato Nunam Iqua Nunapitchuk Old Harbor Oscarville Ouzinkie Pedro Bay Perryville Pilot Point Platinum Port Alsworth 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. Port Heiden Port Lions Quinhagak Rampart Saint George Saint Paul Scammon Bay Shaktoolik Shishmaref Stana South Naknek Stevens Village Takotna Tatitlek Tazlina Teller Tuluksak Tuntutuliak Tyonek Unalakleet Valdez Wainwright Wales White Mountain Yakutat FREE TRAINING Alaska Energy Authority Training Program Schedule -2014/2015 For the 2014/2015 academic year the Power Plant Operator course has been split into 4 week blocks in an effort to accommodate the schedules of our participants.Participants now have the option to attend Power Plant Operator 1 for 4 weeks and receive a certificate of attendance or stay for the entire 8 weeks to receive their certificate of completion. Participants also have the option of attending the Fall 2014 Power Plant Operator 1 course and then return for the Spring 2015 Power Plant 2 course to complete their certification. When deciding how best to schedule for your participant please keep in mind that it is still the responsibility of the community to pay all travel costs and lodging to and from Anchorage. Advanced Power Plant Operator Training This advanced course provides students the necessary knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair failures in power plants.This year the courses will be 3 weeks in length and after a brief review of electrical fundamentals each will have a different emphasis.The first class will focus more intensely on the computer control systems and the second will focus on mechanical components and heat recovery systems.Participants will need to have been certified in the Power Plant Operator course prior to being accepted into this course. December 1,2014 through December 19,2014 March 16,2015 through April 3,2015 Bulk Fuel Operator Training This course provides students the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate and maintain a bulk fuel storage facility while complying with state and federal laws.The program includes bulk fuel storage facility construction,facility operations,tank farm inspection criteria,facility maintenance,inventory control,tank farm safety,spill detection and spill response planning. September 8,2014 through September 19,2014 April 13,2015 through April 24,2015 April 27,2015 through May 8,2015 Power Plant Operator Training This is the entry level course for power plant operators providing the necessary skills to operate and maintain a power plant.The program includes engine maintenance,troubleshooting and theory,electrical systems and generators, introduction to electrical distribution systems,diesel electric set operation,control panels,paralleling generator sets,load management,fuel management,waste heat recovery,plant management,as well as how to integrate both hydro and wind systems. Fall 2014 Power Plant Operator Dates: PPO 1 -September 29 2014 through October 24,2014 PPO 2 -October 27,2014 through November 21,2014 Spring 2015 Power Plant Operator Dates: PPO 1 -January 5,2015 through January 30,2015 PPO 2 -February 2,2015 through February 27,2015 Please note:These dates are subject to change. FREE TRAINING