HomeMy WebLinkAboutREFAC_6-8-2010_RecommendationsRENEWABLE ENERGY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010
ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY BOARD ROOM
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. INCORPORATE DEPLOYMENT TARGETS
Establish renewable deployment targets to increase the application of renewables in Alaskan
communities. Generic deployment strategies exist in Appendix 4 of the Alaska Energy Pathway.
These targets could be used in the evaluation of REF projects and could advance integration of
renewables through a competitive process. We should not limit equipment to specific vendors,
but a range of equipment could be selected per community and all software should be non-
proprietary. This concept should be incorporated in Round V and may require program changes.
2. DEFINE CRITERIA FOR WHEN A PROJECT IS “STALLED”
The definition of a stalled project should incorporate the reasons for the stall, such as lack of:
permits, financial plan, power sales agreements, project readiness (specific phases, i.e.,
feasibility, final design, construction). Do not allow “war chests” to be built.
3. HEAT RECOVERY
Recognizing that thermal energy costs are the greatest burden to rural residents, staff will make
recommendations on means to develop thermal projects, such as diesel heat recovery following
the Pathway.
4. SUBMIT LETTER TO RCA REGARDING BETHEL ELECTRIC UTILITY AQUISITION
Mr. Haagenson will first discuss with Chairman Pickett, the interconnection of renewable
projects in Bethel and opportunities to lower costs through the utility structure and ownership.
5. ADVERTISE RFA ASAP
The Round IV application period will be advertised as soon as possible.