HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolden Valley Electric Waste Heat and Healy Final AppRenewable Energy Fund Round 3~ALASKA ,_,ENERGY AUTHOR1TY Grant Application
Application Forms and Instructions
The following forms and instructions are provided to assist you in preparing your application for a
Renewable Energy Fund Grant. An electronic version of the Request for Applications (RFA) and the forms
are available online at: http://www.akeneravauthority.org/REFund-lII.html
I Grant Application I GrantApp3.doc I Application form in MS Word that includes an outline of information
Form required to submit a complete application. Applicants should use the
I form to assure all information is provided and attach additional
I l information as required.
Application Cost I Costworksheet3.d
Summary of Cost information that should be addressed by applicants
Worksheet ' oc in preparinQ.. their aQQiication.
Grant Budget Form
GrantBudget3.doc A detailed grant budget that includes a breakdown of costs by
milestone and a summary of funds available and requested to
com(:liete the work for which funds are being ~uested.
Grant Budget Form GrantBudgetinstr Instructions for completing the above grant budget form.
Instructions • uctions3.pdf
• If you are applying for grants for more than one project, provide separate application forms for
each project.
• Multiple phases for the same project may be submitted as one application.
• If you are applying for grant funding for more than one phase of a project, provide milestones
and grant budget for completion of each phase.
• If some work has already been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for an
advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases are
satisfied and funding for an advanced phase is warranted.
• If you have additional information or reports you would like the Authority to consider in reviewing
your application, either provide an electronic version of the document with your submission or
reference a web link where it can be downloaded or reviewed.
REMINDER:
• Alaska Energy Authority is subject to the Public Records Act AS 40.25, and materials submitted to
the Authority may be subject to disclosure requirements under the act if no statutory exemptions
apply.
• All applications received will be posted on the Authority web site after final recommendations are
made to the legislature.
• In accordance with 3 MC 107.630 (b) Applicants may request trade secrets or proprietary
company data be kept confidential subject to review and approval by the Authority. If you want
information is to be kept confidential the applicant must:
o Request the information be kept confidential.
o Clearly identify the information that is the trade secret or proprietary in their application.
o Receive concurrence from the Authority that the information will be kept confidential. If
the Authority determines it is not confidential it will be treated as a public record in
accordance with AS 40.25 or returned to the applicant upon request.
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SECTION 1 -APPLICANT INFORMATION
. Name (Name of utility, IPP, or government entity submitting proposal)
Golden Valley Electric Association
Type of Entity:
An electric cooperative operating in Interior Alaska
Physical Address Mailing Address
P. O. Box 71249 758 Illinois Street
Fairbanks, AK 99707 Fairbanks, AK 99701
EmailTelephone Fax
kklamal@gvea.com451·5645 (907) 451·5657
1.1 APPLICANT POINT OF CONTACT
Name Title
Kate Lamal Vice President of Power Supply
Dave Hoffman Healy Plant Manager
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 71249
Fairbanks, AK 99707
Telephone Fax Email
907-451· 907-458-6388 kklamal@gvea.com
5645 dhoffman@gvea.com
11.2 APPLICANT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
i Please check as appropriate. Ifyou do not to meet the minimum applicant requirements, your
. application will be rejected
, 1.2.1 As an Applicant, we are: (put an X in the appropriate box)
XX An electric utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessi ty under AS
42.05, orI
An independent power producer in accordance with 3 Me 107.695 (a) (1). or
A local government, or
A governmental entity (which includes tribal councils and housing authorities);
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l§ 1.2.2. Attached to this application is formal approval and endorsement for its project by
its board of directors, executive management, or other governing authority. If
the applicant is a collaborative grouping, a formal approval from each
participant's governing authority is necessary. (Indicate Yes or No in the box )
l§ 1.2.3. As an applicant, we have administrative and financial management systems and
follow procurement standards that comply with the standards set forth in the
grant agreement.
l§ 1.2.4. If awarded the grant, we can comply with all terms and conditions of the
attached grant form. (Any exceptions should be clearly noted and submitted with
the application.)
l§ 1.2.5 We intend to own and operate any project that may be constructed with grant
funds for the benefit of the general public.
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SECTION 2 -PROJECT SUMMARY
This is intended to be no more than a 1-2 page overview of your project.
2.1 Project Title -(Provide a 4 to 5 word title for your project)
Type in your answer here and follow same format for rest ofthe application.
A Feasibility and Planning Project to Recapture aud Utilize Waste Heat from the Healy Clean
Coal Project
2.2 Project Location
Include the physical location of your project and name(s) of the community or communities that will
benefit from your project.
Answer here.
Healy, Alaska
2.3 PROJECT TYPE
Put X in boxes as appropriate
2.3.1 Renewable Resource Type
Wind Biomass or Bio-fuels
Hydro, includi ng run of river Transmission of Renewable Energy
Geothermal, including Heat Pumps Small Natural Gas
XX Heat Recovery from existi ng sources Hydrokinetic
Solar Storage of Renewable
Other (Describe)
2.3.2 Proposed Grant Funded Phase{s) for this Request (Check all that apply)
XX Reconnaissance ~n and Permitting
Ixx Feasibility truction and Commissioning
XX Conceptual Design
2.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Provide a brief one paragraph description of your proposed project.
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) proposes to conduct the preliminary feasibility study,
feasibility analysis, and resource assessment to determine the necessary conceptual des ign and
construction to build and operate a community greenhouse located in Healy, Alaska, and to
determine the optimal business structure for the operation. The greenhouse will utilize waste
heat from the Healy Clean Coal Plant as its main energy source, and will create a working
partnership between several public and private entities in the Healy community to demonstrate
teach and encourage resource recycling, alternative energy, and local food production
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12.5 PROJECT BENEFIT
. Briefly discuss the financial and public benefits that will result from this project, (such as reduced fuel
costs, lower energy costs, etc.)
The Healy Clean Coal Project CHCCP) will be brought on line during the first half of 2011. The
project will explore the opportunity of using warm water (normally discharged directly into the
Nenana River) to heat a greenhouse year-round which will provide vegetable production to
benefit the Healy comm unity. Technically, there is plenty of water that can be used for the
project, but the economics of the project are unknown. The proposed grant will be used to
gather the data needed to determine if there is a business case for a successful and sustainable
community greenhouse project.
The Denali Borough, the Denali Borough School District and Golden Valley Electric Association,
Inc. will be primary partners in the feasibility study and business plan development. We
understand that there are several business configurations that will need to be evaluated to find
the best fit for the community and the local residents. The Borough is interested in the project
as it has the potential to create jobs and provide locally grown produce for a community with
no large grocery store and no ready source of fresh produce, and a potential source of local
produce for public programs and tourism businesses in the area. The school district is
interested in the project as it will be used as a place to teach chi Idren how to grow their own
food, and can provide internships and other job opportunities. GVEA is interested is finding
beneficial uses of the waste heat as well as supporting the community. The Alaskan public will
benefit by the demonstration of this waste heat recovery concept and look for other low-grade
waste heat to utilize in similar space heating applications. Reducing fuel burned for the
greenhouse will result in lower NOx, CO, and C02 emissions from the gas turbine.
2.6 PROJECT BUDGET OVERVIEW
Briefly discuss the amount of funds needed, the anticipated sources of funds, and the nature and source
of other contributions to the project.
Total Grant Request: $ 95,190
Total Match From Project Partners: $ 72.200
TOTAL DIRECT PROJECT COST: $167,390
12.7 COST AND BENEFIT SUMMARY
i Include a summary of grant request and your project's total costs and benefits below.
Grant Costs
(Summary of funds requested)
2.7.1 Grant Funds Requested in this application. $ 95,190
2.7.2 Other Funds to be provided (Project match) $ 72,200 (GVEA match)
2.7.3 Total Grant Costs (sum of 2.7.1 and 2.7.2) $167,390
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I Project Costs & Benefits
(Summary of total project costs including work to date and future cost estimates to get to a fully
operational project)
2.7.4 Total Project Cost (Summary from Cost Worksheet
including estimates through construction)
$167,390
2.7.5 Estimated Direct Financial Benefit (Savings) $ 24,000 (for fuel savings in
heating the greenhouse)
2.7.6 Other Public Benefit (If you can calculate the benefit in
terms of dollars please provide that number here and
explain how you calculated that number in your application
(Section 5.)
$ 0
SECTION 3 -PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Describe who will be responsible for managing the project and provide a plan for successfully
completing the project within the scope, schedule and budget proposed in the application.
3.1 Project Manager
Tell us who will be managing the project for the Grantee and include a resume and references
for the manager(s). If the applicant does not have a project manager indicate how you intend
to solicit project management support. If the applicant expects project management assistance
from AEA or another government entity, state that in this section.
Mr. Dave Hoffman, GVEA Healy Plant Manager, will be the Project Manager. Please see his
resume' in Appendix A.
3.2 Project Schedule
Include a schedule for the proposed work that will be funded by this grant. (You may include a
chart or table attachment with a summary of dates below.)
Project Schedule:
1. Project Scoping (ongoing from 07/10 to 06/11)
2. Selection of the contractor for feasibility study and planning (by07/10)
3. Identify land and land use permitting and regulatory issues (by 08/10)
4. Create Conceptual Business and Operational plans (by 12/10)
5. Determination of costs for implementation plan (by 01/11)
6. Create Implementation and Sustain ability Funding Plan (by 02/11)
7. Receipt of study and decisions on scope of project/approval by project partners (by 04/11)
8. Final Report and Recommendations delivered to key stakeholders and AEA (by 06/11)
9. Draft and Submit Grant Applications for implementation phase (by 06/11)
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3.3 Project Milestones
Define key tasks and decision points in your project and a schedule for achieving them. The
Milestones must also be included on your budget worksheet to demonstrate how you propose
to manage the project cash flow. (See Section 2 of the RFA or the Budget Form.)
Project Milestones:
Feasibility Analysis, Resource Assessment, and Conceptual Design
A detailed evaluation of technical, economic1 financial, and operational considerations will
be made to narrow the focus as well as the final design for construction purp oses.
A feasibility study will be completed in whole or in large part by an independent third
party to ensure that the greatest objectivity is given to the analysis. Golden Valley Electric
Association l the Denali Boroughl and the De nali Borough School District are prepared to
work with their Project Steering Com mittee and a planning consultant to involve a variety
of expertise in the feasibility analysis and compile information for an objective financial
review. The feasibility study and planning activity will include the following elements:
• Statement of purpose and overriding goals for pursuit of a community greenhouse.
• Discussion of the history, current status and future prOjection for community
greenhouse support and use through the Denali Borough.
• Review of various development alternatives, design and construction types as well as
technology and equipment needs.
• Review of proposed system to utilize GVEA waste heat produced from hot water
released from the Healy Power Plant. Identification and analysiS of collection system
alternatives, assessment of project site, completion of annual energy production
profilel conceptual system designl conceptual integration deSign, and identification of
any technical barriers. This will include site control and lease length determinations.
• Appraisal and discussion of most likely ownership and development partners as well as
management/staffing organizational needs and considerations.
• Analysis of operations based on a review of other similar facilities and determination of
potential community involvementl support and benefits.
• Review of legal requirem entsl regulatory considerations and permits necessary for a
community greenhouse operation.
• Assessment and overview of environmental considerations necessary for development
of the community greenhouse and a plan for addressing these considerations.
• Development of comprehensive financial pro formas. Including pro formas with
projected revenues and expenses.
• A projection of start~up costs (including design and construction) to begin
operations.
• A realistiC cash flow projection that assumes differing client use levels as well as
all potential sources of income based on scenarios resulting in operations and
maintenance costs.
• A detailed financial operations plan that outlines proposed operating expenses
such as: facility operations and maintenancel lease fees, staffing requirementsl
insurancel utilitiesl taxes I financing and contingency costs .
• A review of potential sources of funding and financing options.
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Incorporation offeasibility findinas into a business plan:
Based on the feasibility phase outcomes, a draft business plan will be completed by the
owners/operators of the proposed operation. This will ensure a greater level of onsite
decision making and understanding of the business operations. The planning consultant
will work closely with the owners/operators in the writing of the business plan. The
business plan will build from initial feasibility analysis findings, and will address, at a
minimum, the following additional elements:
• A description of the business model determined most feasible based on feasibility
study outcomes, public input and strategic decisions.
• A discussion of the organization that will pursue development including mission, vision,
and leadership.
• A discussion of business ownership, staffing and management. An organizational
chart, job descriptions, employee availability and anticipated salary ranges.
• A review of potential facility development partners, anchor tenants, and future
infrastructure development needs.
• A marketing analysis describing the most likely target rna rkets to be pursued and
strategies for pursuit of those markets.
• An analysis reviewing the overall economiC benefits to the Denali Borough and other
regional commu nities.
• Financial performance including revenue and expense assumptions and projections for
start-up and operations of initial years.
• A full and comprehe nsive business execution plan to outline timeframes for
development.
The business plan will include the following chapters and/or sections:
• Executive Summary
• Statement of Purpose
• Description of Business
• Location
• Description of Products/Services
• Market Research
• Competitive Overview
o Pricing Comparisons
• Marketing Plan
• Ownership (Operational Model)/Management
• Staffing Plan -(Training, Job Descriptions, Needs)
• Business Implementation Plan -Start-up timing of events
o Pricing Decisions
o Accounting/Bookkeeping/Taxes
o Insurance
o Legal form of ownership
o Technology and communication considerations
• Business Exit Strategy/Succession Plan
• Financial Statements
o Forecasting funding needs
• Sources of Funding -Grants and Loans
o Discussion of potential finanCing strategies
o Create Funding Plan
• Appendix -Resumes and Standard Docum ents
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3.4 Project Resources
Describe the personnel, contractors, equipment, and services you will use to accomplish the
project. Include any partnerships or commitme nts with other entities you have or anticipate will
be needed to complete your project. Describe any existing contracts and the selection process
you may use for major equipment purchases or contracts. Include brief resumes and references
for known, key personnel, contractors, and suppliers as an attachment to your application.
Personnel will include the Project Manager, Project Sponsor, Planning Consultant, GVEA
Engineering staff, and GVEA Marketing Department staff. Please see attached resume's in
Appendix A.
Project Partners will include GVEA, the Denali Borough, and the Denali Borough School District.
Other potential partners may include Lausen's Dependable Disposal, a Healy-based garbage
hauling and pumping service, and the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service's Energy Specialist.
Other key stakeholders either involved or benefiting from this project will include the adult
citizens and school-age students of Healy, Alaska, and transient visitors to Healy who are part
of a tour group or traveling through independently during the tourist season (May
September).
3.5 Project Communications
Discuss how you plan to monitor the project and keep the Authority informed of the status.
The GVEA Project Manager will be funded at .50FTE for work on this proposed project over the
12 months of the project. Reports to AEA will be submitted quarterly that contain project
status, schedule updates, and expenditures.
3.6 Project Risk
Discuss potential problems and how you would address them.
The waste heat supply is not available when the Healy Power Plant is off-line. While it is
expected that the HCCP would be online continually, a back-up source of temporary heat will be
built into the greenhouse project.
In addition to heat, the greenhouse will require electricity for cooling in the summer (through
the use of fans), and to power grow lights in the shoulder seasons and (if determined) the
winter. Availability of excess electricity from GVEA will be researched, and the project's
implementation/sustainability budget will factor in any costs not donated.
As a member-owned cooperative, the best business model to apply to this project will need to
be determined. The feasibility study will research business models for the project, including a
community cooperative with working members receiving a percentage share of produce; retail
to the community and/or local businesses; and harvest donation to local public programs who
utilize fresh, frozen, or canned produce.
Since produce often ripens all at once in a short period of time, there is the possibility that all of
the harvested produce may not be able to be immediately consumed in its fresh state. The
project will include planning for a public canning and freezing workshop to preserve excess
produce from the project. A Cooperative Extension Service Home Economist will be used to
teach this workshop to local volunteers in the high school's home economics room, and the
need for freezers to store prod uce will be addressed in the business plan.
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SECTION 4 -PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TASKS
• Tell us what the project is and how you will meet the requirements outlined in Section 2 of
theRFA.
• The level of information will vary according to phase(s) of the project you
propose to undertJllke with grant funds.
• Ifyou are applying for grant funding for more than one phase ofa project provide
a plan andgrant budget form for completion ofeach phase.
• If some work has a/ready been completed on your project and you are requesting funding for
an advanced phase, submit information sufficient to demonstrate that the preceding phases
are satisfied and funding for an adva nced phase is warranted.
4.1 Proposed Energy Resource
Describe the potential extent/amount of the energy resource that is available.
Discuss the pros and cons of your proposed energy resource vs. other alternatives that may be
available for the market to be served by your project.
The Healy Power Plant typically burns 8200 -8500 MMBTU of coal per day to generate 610
625 MWH of electricity. Of the total input, approximately 25% is converted to electrici ty. The
remainder (75&, or 6200 MMBTU per day) is either lost or intentionally rejected as waste heat in
the process.
The Healy Power Plant currently pumps wate r out of the Nenana River, through the plant's
condenser for cooling, and directly back into the river. Typical summer operating parameters are
two circulating pumps in operation with a total circulating water flow of 14,000 gpm and 32°F
temperature rise. Because of colder water, winter conditions include one Circulating pump in
operation with a 10,000 gpm flow and 42°F temperature rise. The heat rejection back to the
Nenana River is upwards of 60% of the coal burned.
This proposed feasibility and planning project will determine the viability and best methods to
use for a heat recovery system that can provide the necessary year-round heat and growing
conditions for a community greenhouse in Healy. The project will be built on the banks of the
Nenana River just north of the existing Heal y Power Plant river intake location and will discharge
on land that is owned by GVEA and is part of the Healy Power Plant site. The feasibility study
will also determine the best business model for providing the fresh, frozen or canned produce
from the greenhouse to the Healy community.
4.2 Existing Energy System
4.2.1 Basic configuration of Existing Energy System
Briefly discuss the basic configuration of the existing energy system. Include information about
the number, size, age, effiCiency, and type of generation.
In 1989, the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Coal Technology Program selected Healy as a
demonstration plant to use experimental technology to burn waste coal. The Healy Clean Coal
Power Plant began burning coal in 1998 and generated power intermittently through 1999 in its
testing phase. The plant was shut down in 2000. Talks between AIDEA and GVEA to resolve
disputes were unsuccessful. In 2005, AIDEA filed a lawsuit against GVEA. Subsequent mediation
did not result in resolution, but the entities a greed to terms for a sale, which when complete
(estimated by January 2010), will end all litigation on the project and clear the remaining
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obstacles to allow the restart of power generation from Coal Power Plant.
Golden Valley Electric Association intends to run the Healy Clean Coal Power Plant (HCCP) with
the existing "Clean Coal Technology" under existing environm ental permits. The goal of the
1990's Clean Coal Technology program was to find a way to burn this vast resource more cleanly
and help achieve national energy independence. GVEA is currently approaching this goal, as the
permitted em ission levels for both power plants is lower than the original permit for just the
existing Healy Power Plant alone.
GVEA has a proven track record of owning and operating a coal plant. Getting HCCP up and
running strengthens the local economy by using local coal resources. When operational, the
plant will provide 50 megawatts of competitively-priced power to the Railbelt region of Alaska.
HCCP will provide jobs, help and diversify GVEA's fuel resources, which in turn helps stabilize the
cost of power to members while providing for the future power generation needs of Interior
Alaskans.
AIDEA constructed and owns HCCP. The project was partially funded by the U.S. Department of
Energy's (DOE) Clean Coal Technology Program in their efforts to research and develop clean
burning coal technology. Usibelli Coal Mine partnered in the project as the coal supplier.
GVEA originally participated as the future operator and power purchaser, but in January 2009
agreed to purchase the plant from AIDEA in addition to operating the plant. The purchase of
HCCP will be complete and the plant will be owned by GVEA prior to the start of the greenhouse
feasibility study.
4.2.2 Existing Energy Resources Used
Briefly discuss your understanding of th e existing energy resources. Include a brief discussion of
any impact the project may have on existing energy infrastructure and resources.
GVEA uses an economic dispatch model for supplying power to customers. Electric power
conserved internally (to the HCCP project )by GVEA effectively eliminates the cost of fuel
required to generate the 410 kw of the highest cost power, depending on the power generation
units in service at the time.
4.2.3 Existing Energy Market
Discuss existing energy use and its market. Discuss impacts your project may have on energy
customers.
As a member-owned cooperative, reducing fuel consumption in GVEA's power plants directly
reduces GVEA customer charges.
The direct im pact this project will have on GVEA customers in Healy will be qualitative with t he
potential of new jobs at a community greenhouse, fresh vegetables year-round for Healy citizens
to partake in, and educational opportunities and projects for the Denali Borough School District
to undertake involving the greenhouse environment and agriculture/horticulture during the
school year.
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4.3 Proposed System
Include information necessary to describe the system you are intending to develop and address
potential system design, land ownership, permits, and environmental issues.
4.3.1 System Design
Provide the following information for the proposed renewable energy system:
• A description of renewable energy technology specific to project location
• Optimum installed capacity
• Anticipated capacity factor
• Anticipated annual generation
• Anticipated barriers
• Basic integration concept
• Delive methods
The system to be developed will be determined during the course of this feasibility and planning
phase of the project. Potential system design, permitting and environmental issues will all be
identified during this process as well. GVEA will own the source of waste heat, the greenhouse
and any surrounding land used for agricultural purposes.
4.3.2 Land Ownership
Identify potential land ownership issues, including whether site owners have agreed to the
project or how you intend to approach land ownership and access issues.
GVEA is the legal owner of the land under and surrounding the Healy Power Plant site. They will
grant access to all project partners involved in the gree nhouse project.
4.3.3 Permits
Provide the following information as it may relate to permitting and how you intend to add ress
. outstanding perm it issues.
• List of applicable permits
• Anticipated permitting timeline
• Identi and discussion of tential barriers
As this is a feasibility and planning project, permitting requirements will be researched and
determined during the course of the project.
4.3.4 Environmental
Address whether the following environmental and land use issues apply, and if so how they will
be addressed:
• Threatened or Endangered species
• Habitat issues
• Wetlands and other protected areas
• Archaeological and historical resources
• land development constraints
• Telecommunications interfer ence
• Aviation considerations
• Visual, aesthetics impacts
• Identi and discuss other tential barriers
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This project will be located in a heavy industrial complex. Environmental issues will be identified
along with the appropriate course of action to address them during the course of the feasibility
and planning phase. It is anticipated, and will be confirmed or denied in the feasibility study,
that lowering the temperature of the water returned to the river will mitigate any negative
environmental impacts present in the absence of the greenhouse project. Since this project
would convert part of the existing waste heat system stream into electricity and rerouted heat,
its largest environmental impact would be a reduction of the temperature of the thermal plume
into the Nenana River.
4.4 Proposed New System Costs and Projected Revenues
(Total Estimated Costs and Projected Revenues)
The level of cost information provided will vary according to the phase of funding requested and
any previous work the applicant may have done on the project. Applicants must reference the
source of their cost data. For example: Applicants Records or Analysis, Industry Standards,
Consultant or Manufacturer's estimates.
4.4.1 Project Development Cost
Provide detailed project cost information based on your current knowledge and understanding of
the project. Cost information should include the following:
• Total antiCipated project cost, and cost for this phase
• Requested grant funding
• Applicant matching funds -loans, capital contributions, in-kind
• Identification of other funding sources
• Projected capital cost of proposed renewable energy system
• Projected development cost of proposed renewable energy system
Project Development Cost:
GVEA Project Manager $78,000 in g rant funds
Tasking for the project will be performed by GVEA's project staff. The Healy Plan Manager, Mr.
Dave Hoffman will be the overall manager of this project and will have the day-to-day oversight
and responsibility for fulfilling the goals and objectives of this project. $75 per hour x 1040
hours. Hourly rate includes a benefit rate of 25%.
A & E conceptual design $0 in grant funds $ 6,000 match from GVEA
GVEA will provide the A & E conceptual design work relevant to the project and provide it to
project partners. This is an in-kind donation of staff time and wages totali ng $50 per hour x 120
hours x 1 engineer. This design work is a match from GVEA.
GVEA Staff Oversight $0 in grant funds $65,000 match from GVEA
The Project Sponsor, Ms. Kate Lamal, GVEA Vice President of Power Supply, will directly develop
and manage the overall im plementation of the project by GVEA staff. The hourly rate is@ $125
per hour X 520 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%.
Planning Consultant $12,500 in grant funds
A planning consultant will be contracted to coordinate monthly planning meetings with the
project partners to draft a viable feasibility study and project plan. @$125 per hour x 100
hours.
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Travel $ 1,290 in grant funds
Three face-to-face meetings are planned for GVEA project staff to consult with other project
partners located in Healy, and to meet with community members for the purpose of participating
in the partner planning sessions and to provide project updates. Each day trip and will include 2
GVEA staff members. Amount is based on round trip mileage from Fairbanks to Healy via
automobile ($0.45 per mile X 200 miles round trip x 2 persons x 3 trips) and GVEA's standard
per diem rate ($125 per day x 2 people x 3 days).
Audio-conferences $ 900 in grant funds
The project partners will hold 9 audio-conference meetings during this project. The cost per
audio-conference is $ 50 per hour x 9 meetings x 2 hours per meeting.
Information distribution $0 in grant funds $ 1,200 match from GVEA
GVEA marketing staff will develop presentation pieces utilizing print media and multi-media
presentations (PowerPoint) to update the project partners and key stakeholders in the Healy
community on the progress and results of the feasibility and planning project. The hourly rate is
$30 per hour X 40 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%.
Printing $ 2,500 in grant funds
Cost of printing and/or duplicating the final report and findings of the feasibility study and
project implementation plan for distribution to project partners, key stakeholders in the Healy
community, and AEA. 50 pages x $.10/page x 500 copies,
TOTAL GRANT REQUEST: $95,190
TOTAL HATCHFROHPROJECTPARTNERs: $72200
TOTAL DIRECT PROJECT COST: $167,390.
4.4.2 Project Operating and Maintena nee Costs
Include anticipated O&M costs for new facilities constructed and how these would be funded by
the applicant. .
(Note: Operational costs are not eligible for grant funds however grantees are required to meet
• ongoing reporting requirements for the purpose of reporting impacts of projects on the
. communities the serve.
Project operating and maintenance costs will be determined during the feasibility and planning
phase.
4.4.3 Power Purchase/Sale
The power purchase/sale information should include the following:
• Identification of potential power buyer(s)/customer(s)
• Potential power purchase/sales price -at a minimum indicate a price range
• Pro sed rate of return from rant-funded ro'ect
GVEA intends this to be a community service project which will benefit the residents of Healy.
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· 4.4.4 Project Cost Worksheet
· Complete the cost worksheet form which provides summary information that will be considered
· in evaluating the proje ct.
Please see the attached AEA Cost Worksheet, Attachment B.
SECTION 5-PROJECT BENEFIT
Explain the economic and public benefits of your project. Include direct cost savings,
and how the people ofAlaska will benefit from the project.
The benefrt:s information should include the following:
• Potential annual fuel displacement (gal and $) over the lifetime of the evaluated
renewable energy project
• Anticipated annual revenue (based on i.e. a Proposed Power Purchase Agreement price,
RCA tariff, or cost based rate)
• Potential additional annual incentives (i.e. tax credits)
• Potential additional ann ual revenue streams (i.e. green tag sales or other renewable
energy subsidies or programs that might be available)
• Discuss the non-econom ic public benefits to Alaskans over the lifetime of the project
GVEA requests financial assistance from AEA to perform a comprehensive feasibility and
planning project to determine the viability of installing a waste heat recovery system at the
Healy Clean Coal Project. In 2005, the GVEA Board of Directors adopted a Green Power Pledge
to supply 20% of the peak power load from renewable energy sources by 2014. This energy
conservation project will help GVEA to meet the Green Power Pledge, and will directly benefit
the residents located near the HCCP.
The Alaskan public will benefit by the demonstration of this waste heat recovery project and look
for other low grade waste heat to utilize in similar heating applications. Reducing fuel
consumption will result in lower NOx, CO, and C02 emissions from the gas turbine into Alaska's
air. Reducing electricity rates by conservation helps sustain all GVEA customers including local
businesses and reSidents by lowering rates, and it provides a replicable conservation model for
the community.
The potential annual fuel displacement, anticipated annual revenue, potential annual incentives,
and potential annual revenue streams will be determined through the course of this feasibility
and planning phase of the project.
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SECTION 6-SUSTAINABILITY
Discuss your plan for operating the completed project so that it will be sustainable.
Include at a minimum:
• Proposed business structure(s) and concepts that may be considered.
• How you propose to finance the maintenance and operations for the life of the project
• Identification of operational issues that could arise.
• A description of operational costs including on-going support for any back-up or existing
systems that may be require to continue operation
• Commitment to reporting the savings and benefits
A viable sustainability component will be discussed and determined during the course of this
feasibility and planning phase of the project. Proposed business structure(s) and concepts will be
considered a nd the most sustainable model will be chosen. A long-term maintenance and
operations component will be included as part of the plan, and any operational issues that may
arise during the life of the project will be identified. Operational costs for this community
greenhouse project will be identified and will include support for backup and existing systems
that are required to sustain operation. The overall savings and benefits of this project will be
reported to stake holders on a regular basis.
SECTION 7 -READINESS & COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER GRANTS
Discuss what you have done to prepare for this award and how quickly you intend to proceed
with work once your grant is approved.
Tell us what you may have already accomplished on the project to date and identify other grants
. that may have been previously awarded for this project and the degree you have been able to
I meet the requirements of previous grants.
GVEA and its partners, the Denali Borough and the Denali Borough School District, are ready and
willing to proceed with this feasibility and planning project immediately once grant approval is
received.
The partners have met several times to discuss their commitment to seeing this project through
and each has committed to that end. No other grants have been requested or awarded for this
feasibility and planning project.
GVEA has been able and willing to meet the requirements of all previously received grants.
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SECTION 8-LOCAL SUPPORT
Discuss what local support or possible opposition there may be regarding your project. Include
letters of support from the community that would benefit from this project.
Letters of support are attached in Appendix D from the following:
• Denali Borough Mayor
• Denali Borough School District Superintendent
• Lausen's Dependable Disposal
Resolutions are attached in Appendix F from the following:
• Golden Valley Electric Association Board of Directors
• Denali Borough Assembly
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SECTION 9 -GRANT BUDGET
Tell us how much you want in grant funds Include any investments to date and funding sources,
how much is being requested in grant funds, and additional investments you will make as an
applicant.
Include an estimate of budget costs by milestones using the form -GrantBudget3.doc
Provide a narrative summary regarding funding sources and your financial commitment to the
project.
Project Budget Narrative:
GVEA Project Manager $78,000 in grant funds
Tasking for the project will be performed by GVEA's project staff. The Healy Plan Manager, Mr.
Dave Hoffman will be the overall manager of this project and will have the day-to-day oversight
and responsibility for fulfilling the goals and objectives of this project. $75 per hour x 1040
hours. Hourly rate includes a benefit rate of 25%.
A & E conceptual design $0 in grant funds $ 6,000 match from GVEA
GVEA will provide the A &E conceptual design work relevant to the project and provide it to all
project partners. This is an in-kind donation 0 f staff time and wages totaling $50 per hour x
120 hours x 1 engineer. This design work is a match from GVEA.
GVEA Staff Oversight $0 in grant funds $65,000 match from GVEA
The Project Sponsor, Ms. Kate Lamal, GVEA Vice President of Power Supply, will directly
develop and manage the overall implementation of the project by GVEA staff. The hourly rate
is@ $125 per hour X 520 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%.
Planning Consultant $12,500 in grant funds
A planning consultant will be contracted with in order to coordinate monthly planning meetings
with the project partners for the purpose of drafting a viable feasibility study and project pi an.
@$125 per hour x 100 hours.
Travel $ 1.290 in grant funds
Three face-to-face meetings are planned for GVEA project staff to consult with other project
partners located in Healy and other concerned community members for the purpose of
participating in the partner planning sessions and to provide project updates. Each trip will be 1
day and will include 2 GVEA staff members. Amount is based on round trip mileage from
Fairbanks to Healy via automobile ($0.45 per mile X 200 miles round trip x 2 persons x 3 trips)
and GVEA's standard per diem rate ($125 per day x 2 people x 3 days).
Audio-conferences $ 900 in grant funds
The project partners will hold 9 audio-conference meetings during the planning phase of this
project. The cost per audio-conference is $ 50 per hour x 9 meetings x 2 hours per meeting.
Information distribution $0 in grant funds $1.200 match from GVEA
GVEA marketing staff will develop presentation pieces utilizing print media and multi-media
presentations (PowerPoint) to update the project partners and key stakeholders in the Healy
community on the progress and results of the feasibility and planning project. The hourly rate is
$30 per hour X 40 hours and includes a benefit rate of 25%.
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Printing $ 2,500 in grant funds
Cost of printing and/or duplicating the final report and findin gs of the feasibility study and
project implementation plan for distribution to project partners, key stakeholders in the Healy
community, and AEA. 50 pages x $.10/page x 500 copies.
TOTAL GRANT REQUEST: $95,1.90
TOTAL MATCH fRJJMPROJECT PARTNERS: V2,200
TOTAL DIRECT PROJECT COST: $1.67,390
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SECTION 9 -ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION
SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
A. Resumes of Applicant's Project Manager, key staff, partners, consultants, and
suppliers per application form Section 3.1 and 3.4.
B. Cost Worksheet per application form Section 4.4.4.
C. Grant Budget Form per application form Section 9.
D. Letters demonstrating local support per application form Section 8.
E. An electronic version of the entire application on CD per RFA Section 1.6.
F. Governing Body Resolution or other formal action taken by the applicant's
governing body or management per RFA Section 1.4 that:
Commits the organization to provide the matching resources for project at the
match amounts indicated in the application.
Authorizes the individual who signs the application has the authority to
commit the organization to the obligations under the grant.
Provides as point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this
application.
Certifies the applicant is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local,
laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
F. CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that this application for a renewable energy grant is truthful·
and correct, and that the applicant is in compliance with, and will continue to comply
with, all federal and state laws including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
\ ,. DO,· b~
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Signature
Title
Date
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DAVID HOFFMAN
PO Box 286, Healy, Alaska 99743 (907) 683-4540
SUMMARY
I am a hands-on engineer and manager with over 35 years experience in power plant operations,
maintenance, training, and startup. I have experience with all types of thermal generation, particularly
nuclear, coal, and oil and gas fired combustion turbines. I have achieved particular success in
improving plant performance technically and economically, both with independent power producers
and in the regulated utility environment. I am a conscientious and detail oriented professional who
attains targeted goals and follows through to completion.
Although most of my experience is startup and initial operation of new facilities, my current plant is a
42 year old pulverized coal plant that underwent pulverizer, burner, and control system retrofit for life
extension and reduced emissions back in the mid 1990s. The driving force for the retrofit was
obtaining an air permit for the now idle 50MW low NOx slagging combustor clean coal technology
demonstration plant next door. The reduced S02 emissions limits, coupled with increasing coal sulfur
content, and being located at the entrance to the "Jewel of the National Park System" Denali
National Park, has created a huge challenge. Trying to maintain the economic value of such a small,
old, labor intensive plant in a world of efficient, highly automated combustion turbines has led to
innovative attempts to control S~emissions. The success we are having with dry sodium bicarbonate
injection, coupled with record breaking production is the result of that effort.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, Fairbanks, AK 20Ot-now
25MW pulverized coal plant (Plant was retrofitted in 96 for life extension and reduced emissions)
Plant Manager at Healy Power Plant
• Achieved top five in nation for coal fired power plant capacity factor five consecutive years,
achieving number I three times; the only plant in the country to ever repeat top honors.
• Set four annual production records, and in eight years as plant manager, achieved the top seven
production years in the plant's 42 year history, while lowering air emissions.
• Maintained unit costs ($/MWH) below inflation rates.
• Engineering, installation, startup of a dry sodium bicarbonate injection system for S02 control
• Ash system modifications making the plant a zero discharge facility
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, Fairbanks, AK 2000-2001
25MW pulverized coal plant
Operations Manager at Healy Power Plant
• Increased plant availability and capacity factor from 89% & 81 % in 1998 to 97% & 96% in 2000
through identifying and eliminating equipment problems, training, and improved procedures.
• Worked with state agencies and engineering consultants in performance testing and engineering
evaluation of clean coal technology demonstration plant to achieve commercial acceptance.
STERLING ENERGY OPERATIONS, Capistrano Beach, CA 1997-2000
Program Manager at various plants and locations
• Acting Operations Manager for Golden Valley Electric Association Healy Power Plant 1999-2000
• Training Coordinator for new technology pulverized coal fired, ultra low NOx slagging combustor
power plant. Developed qualification program, conducted training, facilitated qualification, and
wrote operating procedures. Coordinated GVEA efforts to monitor and evaluate performance test.
DAVID HOFFMAN PAGE 2
LG&E POWER OPERATING SERVICES, Rensselaer, NY 1993-1996
Westinghouse 251 B 12 combustion turbine combined cycle cogeneration plant.
Plant Manager
• Hired initial team of managers and technicians.
• Created combined operations/maintenance team that is unique in the industry -complete
integration of all operations and maintenance functions into a single Plant Technician position.
• Exceeded all capacity demonstration requirements.
• Maintained plant outage time below contract allowances, even though manufacturing defects
required splitting the steam turbine casing twice in two years.
• Achieved 3 injury free years, including plant startup and commissioning through development of a
comprehensive safety program and establishment of a safety culture.
• Demonstrated environmental compliance with no permit violations.
• Consistently maintained expenses under budget through startup, commissioning, and ftrst two
years of commercial operation.
• Eliminated one manager position through implementation ofTQM and increased level of
technician self direction.
UC OPERATING SERVICES, Archbald, PA 1991-1992
Riley Stoker anthracite culm CFB cogeneration plant.
Plant Manager
• Operated and maintained entire jobsite, including powerplant, licensed mining operation (culm
reclaim and crushing), regulated solid waste landftll (ash hauling and disposal), and greenhouse
maintenance (steam host).
• Signiftcantly improved plant reliability and capacity factor, through modiftcations to plant
equipment, amendments of regulatory permits, changes to operating procedures, and reftnements in
DCS logic.
• Increased offtcial plant rating by over 10% and at the same time transferred 15% of plant staff to a
new project while improving plant revenues by over 15%.
BECHTEL POWER CORPORATION, Various positions and locations. 1977-1991
}-Plant Engineer for Gilroy Energy GE 7 EA combustion turbine combined cycle cogeneration
plant
}-Field Construction Engineer, then Startup Shift Supervisor for Scott Paper multifuel CFB
cogeneration plant.
}-Lead Procurement Technical Reviewer at Fermi 2 nuclear plant.
}-Project Startup Engineer for 3200MW Monroe Power Plant coal handling facility expansion and
modernization.
}-Project Engineer at Fermi 2 nuclear plant.
}-Staff Engineer in Ann Arbor Division offtce.
MILITARYIEDUCATION
Repair Division Offtcer, USS Truxtun CG(N)-35 1974-1976
US Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype 1973
BS Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University 1972
Kathryn King Lamal CPG #8090 Vice President ofPower Supply
ACADEMIC
1983
BACKGROUND
CURRENT
Supply POSITION
power plants, power
cycle
PAST
EXPERIENCE
Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc
MS, Geology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington,
BS, Geology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 1980
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South
Dakota, 1979
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina 1973-1978
Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., Vice President for Power
February 2001 to present. Responsible for operations of all
purchases, fuel
purchases and for Dispatch Center. Project Sponsor for the design and
construction of the North Pole Expansion Project-a 60 MW combined
power plant in North Pole, Alaska
Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., Environmental Officer -1993
to February 200 1 Environmental Officer was responsible for all aspects
of all environmental programs (air, water, waste, risk management) for
the generation, transmission, and distribution business functions of
utility.
Dames & Moore, Inc. Senior Environmental Geologist and Operations
Manager for the Geosciences Group, Fairbanks (1991-1993) Joined
Dames & Moore in May 1991 to start-up the Dames & Moore branch
office in Fairbanks. Directed the Geosciences group in the Fairbanks
office and was responsible for office operations, marketing, proposal
preparation, project management, cost tracking, report preparation,
editorial revisions, maintenance of strict quality assurance standards, and
providing technical service to clients.
Shannon & Wilson, Inc. Fairbanks (1989-1991 )
Environmental Geologist responsible for groundwater studies, hazardous
materials investigations, underground storage tank investigation, pre
acquisition site assessments.
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks (1984-1989)
Instructor for the Mining Technology Program, classes taught included
Geology 101, Field Methods, Rock and Mineral Identification,
Introduction to Mining and Mine Safety.
Self-Employed Geologic Consultant (1989)
Geologist responsible for hard rock exploration in the Fairbanks Mining
District
U.S. Bureau of Mines, Fairbanks (1988-1989)
Geologist for critical and strategic mineral exploration in Alaska,
planning and implementing field work including reconnaissance, bulk
sampling, field and prospecting mapping, synthesizing data, report
preparation.
Self-employed Geologic Consultant (1983-1987)
Geologist responsible for hard rock and placer gold exploration, mineral
assessment, land and geophysical surveys, fluid inclusion research,
report preparation.
Houston International Minerals, Anchorage (1982)
Geologist responsible for gold exploration in interior Alaska.
Chandalar Development Corporation, Bellevue, Washington (1981)
Mining and exploration geologist, Little Squaw Gold Mines, Brooks
Range, Alaska
PROFESSIONAL Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of
Professional AFFILIATIONS Geologists, CPG#8090
Licensed Geologist in the State of Alaska
Director, Renewable Energy Alaska Project
Director, Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority
Member appointed by Governor Palin, Alaska Climate Change
Mitigation Advisory Group
Member, Alaska Coal Association
Member, Alaska Miners Association
Member, Alaska Outdoor Council
Member, Resource Development Council
Member, AOPA
Member, Alaska Airmen's Association
Member, Alaska Experimental Aircraft Association
PUBLICATIONS Ashworth [Lamal], K.K., 1983, Genesis of Gold Deposits of the Little
Squaw Mines, Chandalar Mining District, Alaska, Unpub. MS thesis,
Western Washington University.
Barker, J.C. and Lamal, K.K., 1988, Placer Platinum-Group Metals
Offshore of the Goodnews Bay Ultramafic Complex, Southeast Alaska;
U.S. Bureau of Mines, Open File Report 53-88, 60p.
Barker, J.C. and Lamal, K.K., 1990, Offshore Extensions ofPlatiniferous
Bedrock and Associated Sedimentation of the Goodnews Bay Ultramafic
Complex, Alaska; Marine Mining, Vol.8, pp. 365-390.
Dillon, J.T., Lamal, K.K., and Huber, J., 1989, Source of gold deposits of
the upper Koyukuk and Chandalar Districts, Alaska, in: Mull, C.G. and
Adams, K.E., eds. Dalton Highway, Yukon River to Prudhoe Bay,
Alaska, Bedrock Geology of the Eastern Koyokuk Basin, central Brooks
Range, and East Central Arctic Slope: Alaska Division of Geological and
Geophysical Surveys, Guidebook 7, VoL I.
Lamal, K.K., Steigers, W.O., and Sherman, L., 1999, Visibility
Monitoring Program Associated with the Healy Clean Coal Project Near
Denali National Park and Preserve, Healy, Alaska; Paper 99-702, Air and
Waste Management Association Proceedings, June 1999.
Lamal, K.K., Hakkarinen, C. and Podrez, M., 1999, Case Study on the
Use oflSCPRlME; Paper 99-703, Air and Waste Management
Association Proceedings, June 1999.
Lamal, K.K., Cahill, C., Edwards, A., Guay, G., 2001, Baseline Visibility
in Alaska, Paper B-2, Electric Utility Environmental Conference
Proceedings, January 200 I.
David M Talerico, Denali Borough Mayor
PO Box 480
Healy, Alaska 99743
Work (907) 683-1330
Home (907) 683-2469
dave@denaliborough.com
Denali Borough Mayor since 2002 elected to three consecutive terms.
I have lived in Alaska since April Of 1969.
EDUCATION
Tri-Valley High School Graduate, Healy, Alaska in 1974.
EXPERIENCE
Employed by Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc., April 1974 to January 1997
1974 to 1986, Laborer, Blaster, Heavy Equipment Operator
1986 to 1997, Production Foreman
Owner/Operator of Denali Riverview Inn, April 1997 to September 2005
12 room hotel located near the entrance of Denali National Park.
ELECTED POSITIONS
Upper Railbelt School Board, 1976, 1978
Tri-Valley Fire Dept. Board of Directors, 1985 to 1987
Denali Borough Assembly, Nov. 2001 to Nov. 2002
Denali Borough Mayor, Nov. 2002 to present
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Board of Directors, Interior Community Health Center, 2005 to present
Denali Borough Land Use Planning Committee, 1997 to 2002
Alaska Municipal League Board of Directors, 2003 to present
Alaska Municipal League President, 2006
Clear Sky Sportsmans Club, 1974 to present
Aurora Club, 2007 to present
December 2007
CHRISTI BELL
Executive Director
UA Center for Economic Development
3211 Providence Drive
Diplomacy Building, 507G
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
(907) 786-5444/(907) 786-5446 fax
ancab5@uaa.alaska.edu
EDUCATION
Masters of Science, Natural Resources Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 5/97
Master of Business Administration, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 5/96
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business Management, California State Polytechnic Univ., 5/93
CAREER SUMMARY
2005 -Present: Director, UA/Center for Economic Dev.
1999 -2005: Partner/Business Consultant, Aurora Consulting
1997 1999: Business Consultant, Alaska Village Initiatives
1997 -1997: Economic Development Specialist, Southwest AK Municipal Conf.
1995 -1996: Project Coordinator/Research Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks
1990 1995: State Certified General Appraiser, Young Realty Appraisers
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
University Economic Development Association -national organization Board member
Denali Commission Economic Development Advisory Member for University of Alaska
Denali Commission -Planning Work Group Committee Participant
Alaska Native Policy Center Rural Development Performance Measure -Advisory Member
Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, Inc. -Past President and Board Member
Alaska Wilderness Recreational Tourism Association -Past Board Member
Governor's Council for Entrepreneurial Development Alliance-Advisory Member
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
Business Planning and Feasibility Studies
Management and Strategic Planning
Management Consulting
Workshops and Training
Project Development/Grant Writing
Board Training
Christi Bell
December 2007
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PARTIAL CLIENT LIST:
BUSINESS PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Project Director, Multi-Community Plan, Alaska Peninsula Corporation
Project Director, Market Analysis, City of Seward
Project Consultant, Business Plans for AEA Bulk Fuel/Electric Power Facilities
Project Director, Nikolski Lodge Feasibility Study/Business Plan, APICDA
Project Consultant, Mobile Boat Hoist Business Plan, City of Wrangell
Project Director, European Artie Tourism Market Study, A WRTA
Project Consultant, Retail Market Demand Analysis, Alaska Native Heritage Center
Project Director, Feasibility Study, Bulk Fuel Tank Fabrication, Nome, Alaska
Project Director, Feasibility Study, Downtown Anchorage Artist Studio Cooperative
Project Consultant, Tourism Planning Study, South central IRA Council
Project Director, Tourism Market Planning and Research, Southwest Village Corporation
Project Consultant, Voc-Tech Feasibility Study, UAA Center for Economic Development
Project Consultant, Business PlanlFeasibility, Alaska Livestock Producers' Cooperative
Project Director, Lodge Feasibility/Business Plan, Kuskokwim Village Corporation
Project Consultant, Feasibility Study, Aleutians East Borough Lodge Feasibility Study
Project Consultant, Mobile Boat Hoist Feasibility Study, City of Wrangell
Project Consultant, Fish/Reindeer Processing Plant Feasibility Study, City of Shaktoolik
MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Chugach Alaska Corporation
Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Becharof Corporation
Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association
Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Copper River Village Corporation
Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Interior Village Corporation
Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Project Director, Job Description, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
Project Director, Financial Analysis Assistance, Kachemak Bay Village Corporation
Project Director, Personnel Policy Development, Kachemak Bay Village Corporation
Project Consultant, P.L. 638 Contract Policy Development, Interior Village Council
Project Director, Tourism Site Assessment, Interior River Village Corporation
Christi Bell
December 2007
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WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS
Project Director, Alaska Basic Economic Development Course
Entrepreneurship/Business Planning Workshop, Seldovia Village Tribe
Tourism Development Workshop/Alaska Host, Aleutians East Borough
10 day -Entrepreneurship Training, Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Alaska Host/Customer Service Training, Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Eco-Tourism Workshop, Bristol Bay UAF Campus
Alaska Host/Customer Service Training, Southwest Village Corporation
Alaska Hostllntroduction to Tourism Workshop, Bristol Bay Village
Entrepreneurship/Business Plan Workshop, Northwest Native Nonprofit
Business Plan/Entrepreneurship Workshop, Newhalen School District
Alaska Host/Introduction to Tourism Workshop, Newhalen Tribal Council
Workshop Planning and Delivery Assistance, Rural Tourism Center
Coordinate Tourism Development Workshop, Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT/GRANT WRITING
Business Planning Guidebook Development, US Economic Development Administration
ANA Grant Writing Workshop, Various Interior Villages
ANA Grant Writing Workshop, Northwest Arctic Village
ANA Grant Writing Workshop, Kodiak Villages
Project Development Assistance, Northwest Arctic Village
Project Development Assistance, Southwest Village Council
Project Development Assistance, Southeast Tribe
Project Development Assistance, Interior Village
BOARD TRAINING
Board of Director Training, Valdez Non-Profit Businesses
Board of Director Training, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
Board of Director Training, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation
Board of Director Training, Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association
Board of Director Training, Southwest Village Corporation
Board of Director Training, Interior Village Corporation
Board of Director Training, Kachemak Bay Village Corporation
Board of Director Training, Southwest Village Corporation Hotel
Board of Director Training, Copper River Village Corporation
Renewable Energy Fund Round 3
Project Cost/Benefit Worksheet
Please note that some fields might not be applicable for all technologies or all project
phases. The level of information detail varies according to phase requirements.
!1. Renewable Energy Source
The Applicant should demonstrate that the renewable energy resour ce is available on a
sustainable basis.
Annual average resource availability. Waste heat from Healy Power Plant available year
round.
Unit depends on project type (e.g. windspeed, hydropower output, biom asss fuel)
2. Existing Energy Generation and Usage
a) Basic configuration (if system is part of the Railbelt1 grid. leave this section blank)
i. Number of generators/boilers/other
ii. Rated capacity of generators/boilers/other
iii. Generator/boilers/other type
iv. Age of generators/boilers/other
v. Efficiency of generators/boilers/other
b) Annual O&M cost (if system is part of the Railbelt grid. leave this section blank)
i. Annual O&M cost for labor
ii. Annual o&M cost for non-labor
c) Annual electricity production and fuel usage (fill in as applicable) (if system is part of the
Railbelt grid. leave this section blank)
i. Electricity [kWh]
ii. Fuel usage
Diesel [gal]
Other
iii. Peak Load
iv. Average Load
v. Minimum Load
vi. Efficiency
vii. Future trends
d) Annual heating fuel usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Diesel [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Electricity [kWh]
iii. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
iv. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
v. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
vi. Other
1 The Railbelt grid connects all customers of Chugach Electric Association, Homer Electric Association, Golden Valley Electric
ASSOciation, the City of Seward Electric Department, Matanuska Electric Association and Anchorage MunicipalUght and Power.
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3. Proposed System Design Capacity and Fuel Usage
(Include any projections for continued use of non-renewable fuels)
a) Proposed renewable capacity Renewable capacity of the waste heat from the Healy
(Wind, Hydro, Biomass, other) Power Plant will be determined during the feasibility study
[kWh or MMBtulhr] and planning phase.
b) Proposed Annual electricity or heat production (f ill in as applicable)
i. Electricity [kWh] See 3.a.
ii. Heat [MMBtu] See 3.a.
c) Proposed Annual fuel Usage (fill in as applicable)
i. Propane [gal or MMBtu]
ii. Coal [tons or MMBtu]
iii. Wood [cords, green tons, dry tons]
iv. Other See 3.a.
[4, Project Cost
a) Total capital cost of new system Cost projections will be determined during the feasibility
study and planning phase.
b) Development cost See4.a.
c) Annual O&M cost of new system See4.a.
d) Annual fuel cost See4.a.
[5, Project Benefits
a) Amount of fuel displaced for
I. Electricity Will be determined during the feasibility study and planning phase.
ii. Heat See 5.a.L
iii. Transportation See 5.a.L
b) Price of displaced fuel See 5.a.L
c) Other economic benefits See 5.a.i.
d) Amount of Alaska public benefits See S.a.L
16. Power Purchase/Sales Price
a) Price for power purchase/sale Price will be determined during feasibility study and planning
phase.
17. Project Analysis
a) Basic Economic Analysis
Project benefit/cost ratio Will be determined during feasibility study and planning phase.
Payback Will be determined during feasibility study and planning phase.
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2. Selection of Planning Contractor
3. Identify Land and Land Use Issues
4. Create Business and Operational Plans
5. Determine costs for Implementation Plan I 1/2011
6. Create Implementation and Sustainable I 212011
Fundina Plan
7. Approval of Project Scope by Project I 4/2011
Partners
8. Final Report and Recommendations I 6/2011
nro",onfoorl to Kev Stakeholders
9. Draft and Submit Grant Applications for I 6/2011
'rnnl"'rnonbfoi....n Phase
TOTALS
Budget Categories:
Direct Labor & Benefits
Travel & Per Diem
Equipment
Materials & Supplies (and PrintinglDuplication)
Contractual Services
Construction Services
Other (Communication via audio-conferences)
TOTALS
Cash
Cash
Cash
$7,724 $11,417 Cash
$19,311 $13,542 Cash $32,853
$3,862 $2,708 Cash $6,570
$10,224 $6,617 Cash $16,840
$7,725 $5,417 I Cash I $13,141
Applications should include a separate worksheet for each project phase (Reconnaissance, Feasibility, Design and Permitting, and Construction)
Add additional pages as needed
GVEA's Renewable Energy Fund Grant Request, Round III Grant Budget Form 10·7-09
Project Milestones that should be addressed in Budget Proposal
-~
Reconnaissance Feasibility Design and Permitting Construction
1. Project scoping and
contractor solicitation.
2. Resource identification and
analysis
3. Land use, permitting, and
environmental analysis
5. Preliminary design analysis
and cost
4. Cost of energy and market
analYSis
5. Simple economic analysis
6. Final report and
recommendations
1. Project scoping and contractor
solicitation.
2. Detailed energy resource
analysis
3. Identification of land and
regulatory issues.
4. Permitting and environmental
analysis
5. Detailed analysis of existing
and future energy costs and
markets
6. Assessment of alternatives
7. Conceptual design analysis
and cost estimate
8. Detailed economic and
financial analysiS
1. Project scoping and contractor
solicitation for planning and
design
2. Permit applications (as
needed)
3. Final environmental
assessment and mitigation
plans (as needed)
4. Resolution of land use. right of
way issues
5. Permit approvals
6. Final system design
7. Engineers cost estimate
8. Updated economic and
financial analysis
9. Negotiated power sales
1. Confirmation that all design
and feasibility requirements
are complete.
2. Completion of bid documents
3. Contractor/vendor selection
and award
4. Construction Phases-
Each project will have unique
construction phases, limitations,
and schedule constraints which
should be identified by the
grantee
5. Integration and testing
6. Decommissioning old
systems
7. Final Acceptance.
Commissioning and Start-up
9, Conceptual business and
operations plans
agreements with approved
rates 8. Operations Reporting
10. Final report and
recommendations
10. Final business and operational
plan
11/06/2009 14:41 987563099& DENAL I PEAl< PAGE 02/02
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P.O. Box 280. HeaJy. Alaska 99743 • (907) 683-2278 • FAX (907) 683-2514
November 6, 2009
Dear Alaska Energy Authority,
As the superintendent of the Denali Borough School District, I am pleased to e"press the fulJ support
of GVEA's propouJ to the Alaska Energy Autbority to conduct a feasibility and planning study for a
communlty ,greenhouse powered and heated by wute heat. Tbe overall objective of this proposal is to
conduct preliminary engineering and create 8 business plan to build and operate this greenhouse to be
located iA Healy t Alaska. usiu8 waste beat from the Healy aun Coal. Plant as its cDergy source.
The Healy aean Coal Project (BCCP) is being brought 9n line sometime the first half of 2011. Tb;s
project will explore the opportunity of using wann water that .is typically discharged into the Nenana
River to heat a greenhouse that will be used to produce vegetables for the Healy community.
Technically, there is plenty of water that can be used for tbe project, but the economjcs of the project
are unknown. This grant wili be used to put toðer the necessary information 10 determine if there is
a business case for a successful and sustainabJe project.
The Denali Borough. the Denali ~hool District and Golden Valley Electric Association Inc., will be
participants in the business plan deveJopment. The school msttiet is excited by the potential tht.s
project haa to teach children how to grow tbeir own food. provide internship and other job
opportunities. We will use it for scieuce experiments ou. a grander scale than cl8S8fOOm window
boxes. Many people in the eonununity have home lardens. which succeed or fail depending on the
weather. t'llIpeciaJly in the spring. This will allow students to experience success despite late frosts.
Students in the district have been involved in a building trades program. with Denali National Park. as a
partner. One project bas been building traditional greenhouses. Taking part ;n the building of the
facility at some point. or even studying the construction of a greenhouse utilizing waste heat would be
a valuable e.xperieu.ce for our students.
The Denali Borougb School District wholeheartedly endorses this project for the benefit of our
students and community members in the borouah.
since~~~,y~.
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Kim Langton
Superintendent
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DENALI BOROUGH
P. O. Bole 480 • Healy. Al8ska 89743
Phone (907) 683·1330 • Fax (907) 883-1340
dbgovtOmtaonHne.net
www.denallborough.govoffice.com
November 5, 2009
To: Alaska F.nergy Authority
Re: Renewable Energy Fund
I am writing to support the request for funding proposed by Golden Valley
Electric Association (GVEA) to evaluate a Healy community greenhouse using waste
heat ftom the Healy Clean Coal Plant.
The Denali Borough Administration will work closely with GVEA to provide
assistance to complete the evaluation.
I believe that there is potential for this concept to provide a tremendous
opportunity for the local community and school district. The benefits would include
educational opportunities that have not been explored in our area before.
Utili" energy 1bat otberwiae would be wasted is equal to and connected to
reduciDg energy consumption. Added to this i~ the retearch potential, reduction in
transportation and storage faciliti~ and workforce development.
Thank you for your coDSideration.
<r:R)tJ/;V~
David M TaleriCo, Mayor
Denali Borough
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November 6, 2009
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W Northern Ughts Boulevard
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
To whom it may concern:
As owner/operators of Lausen's Dependable Disposal here in
Healy, Alaska, we would like to thank Golden Valley Electric for stepping
up and being a leader in the recycling for energy process. Lausen's has
been in the process of looking into turning waste into a burnable pellet
and would really look forward to working with them on their green house
project. Vickie has been working through the Denali School District on
recycling and composting. Anything we can do to help with this project
let us know.
Respectfully,
Leroy and Vickie Lausen
RESOLUTION NO. 111-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUPPORTING THE REQUEST FOR STATE FUNDING TO EVALUATE A HEALY
COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE USING HEALY CLEAN COAL WASTE HEAT
THROUGH THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY (AEA) RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND
WHEREAS, Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), through its subsidiary company Tri
Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., is acquiring the Healy Clean Coal Plant (HCCP), a 50MW
coal fired power plant, located immediately adjacent to GVEA's 25MW Unit #1 coal fired
power plant, both located on the banks of the Nenana River in Healy, Alaska; and
WHEREAS, water from the Nenena River is used in a once through cooling system in which
the river water is used to condense steam as part of the Healy #1 and HCCP generating
process, after which warm water is returned to the river in accordance with Federal and State
discharge permits; and
WHEREAS, GVEA believes there may be an additional use of the warm water to heat a
greenhouse located near the Healy generating units before the water is returned to the river;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors in interested in exploring the feasibility of such an
endeavor in partnership with the Denali Borough and the Denali Borough School District; and
WHEREAS, the GVEA Board of Directors authorizes the application to AEA for project
funding and authorizes and name GVEA Vice President Kathryn Lamal as the project
manager and point of contact to represent the applicant for purposes of this application; and
WHEREAS, Brian Newton, President & CEO, shall be authorized to execute all agreements
on behalf of the Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Golden Valley
Electric Association hereby endorses GVEA's request for funding through the State of
Alaska's Renewable Energy Fund for purposes of evaluating a Healy community greenhouse
using Healy #1 and HCCP warm water in partrnership with the Denali Bourough and the
Denail Borough School District, and affirms that GVEA is in compliance with all federal, state,
and local laws, including existing credit and federal tax obligations.
CERTIFICATION
I, John Sloan, do hereby certify that I am the Secretary of Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc., an electric
not-for-profit cooperative membership corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Alaska;
that the foregoing is a complete and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of
Directors of this corporation, duly and properly called and held on the 10th day of November, 2009; that a
quorum was present at the meeting; that the resolution is set forth in the minutes of the meeting and has not
been rescinded or modified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the corporation this 10th
day of November. 2009.
(SEAL)
John Sloan, Secretary
DRAFT
DENALI BOROUGH, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. __
A RESOLUTION OF THE DENALI BOROUGH ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING THE
REQUEST FOR STATE FUNDING FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC
ASSOCIATION, THE DENALI BOROUGH, AND THE DENALI BOROUGH
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A GREENHOUSE
THROUGH THE ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND
WHEREAS, the Denali Borough Assembly supports the use of excess energy to develop
and maintain projects and services that will benefit the residents and businesses within
the Denali Borough and beyond; and
WHEREAS, the Denali Borough Assembly is aware that Golden Valley Electric
Association has received renewable energy grants in the past and has successfully
completed projects within the allotted time and budget: and,
WHEREAS, support of this study may increases educational opportunities for local
students and adults and will also extend well past the Denali Borough boundaries to
stimulate productive goods and services as well as research for future sustainable
facilities within Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of a successful greenhouse project will also positively impact
the delivery of goods and resolve some transportation issues while creating jobs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Denali Borough Assembly hereby endorses
and supports the request for funding through the State of Alaska's Renewable Energy
Fund for purposes of a feasibility study for a greenhouse near the Golden Valley Power
Plants in Healy, Alaska for the purposes of designing and building a greenhouse which
will utilize excess energy from the power facilities.