Sample Application for Funding for Integrating Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Technologies into Community Infrastructure Projects

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ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities Program

Disclaimer
The information contained in this sample proposal is fictional. The purpose of this document is to serve as an example of the level of detail that should be included in an application.

Date proposal is sent to ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities Program

April 15, 2010

Project Name

Sunny River First Nation Community Wellness Centre

Primary proponent

Sunny River First Nation

Name of First Nation

Sunny River First Nation

Community Head and coordinates

Chief Edward Sun
Phone: 444-555-7777
Email: chiefsun@sunnyriverfn.ca

Region and contact person/coordinates

Ralph Edmond
Economic Development Officer
1 Sunny River Road, Sunny River First Nation, Province, Postal Code
Phone: 444-555-5555
Fax: 444-555-6666
Email: ralph.edmond@sunnyriverfn.ca

Type of infrastructure (indicate if new or existing)

New building incorporating administrative and functional space for Family Services, Health Services, Youth Programs, Elders Programs, and Early Childhood Education.

EE/RE technology employed

Roof-mounted Solar PV

Estimated commission date of project

September 1, 2010

Key contact (technical consultant)

Andrew Rays

Title/affiliation of key contact (technical consultant) and coordinates

Project Manager - Community Energy Projects
Solar Consulting
1950 River Road
Sunny View, Province, Postal Code
Phone: 444-777-9999
Email: raysa@rdevelopments.ca

Brief project description (PLEASE INCLUDE: concise summary of project, state here that the project is included in INAC's First Nation Investment Plan or other please name, state the type of community infrastructure, what phase the project is at (i.e. design), when is the construction scheduled)

The construction of a new multi-purpose community facility began in May 2010. This Community Wellness Centre will house the administrative offices and functional space for services delivered by the community to its 1,156 on and off-reserve members.

This new facility located in the heart of the community will house all community services under one roof and provide ample space for its activities. Services to be delivered at the centre include Family Services, all Health Services, a range of Youth and Elders Programs, Early Childhood Education, and large classroom area for supporting training and learning. To date these services have been offered throughout the community but dispersed in various buildings where the space is inadequate. The community members are excited about this new facility, and we anticipate that the services will be more broadly used by the members. The anticipated completion date for the project is November 1, 2010.

Explanation of current energy generation and consumption patterns (PLEASE INCLUDE: if technology is added to already built infrastructure, provide a description of the energy system, current energy demands):

Sunny River First Nation is connected to the provincial electrical grid and uses trucked fuel oil to meet its heating needs. A Community Energy Baseline completed in 2008 revealed that the community uses a significant portion of its yearly budget to pay for energy related expenses for heating and electricity in community buildings.

Currently electricity that is consumed in the community is generated through the provincial grid with a grid emission factor of 0.219 kg CO2 eq/ kWh. The electricity delivered through the grid is generated from multiple sources. Only a small portion of the province's electricity is currently generated from renewable resources. The community's electrical demand is approximately 8,226 MWh per year. The Community Energy Baseline also revealed that the community uses 61% of its electricity demand in residential homes and 39% of its electricity demand for use in other buildings.

The community has implemented several measures that have enabled local businesses and residents to consume electricity more efficiently. These include: increasing attic insulation, replacing existing windows with energy efficient window, replacing low to mid-efficiency furnaces with high efficiency furnaces, replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs, installing low flow showerheads and faucet aerators, and promoting a "Wait till 8" campaign. It is estimated that these initiatives have enabled the community to reduce its overall electricity consumption by 15% and reduce its heating requirements by 22%.

Planned Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy technology that will be used (PLEASE INCLUDE: state here the technology that will be used, the estimated payback period, estimated saved O&M as demonstrated by the RETScreen, what the energy will be displacing if applicable, if there are any plans to sell the electricity or if it will be a supplement. Please attach RETScreen study):

In accordance with Sunny River First Nations' Community Energy Plan (2007), the Community Wellness Centre has been designed with sustainability in mind. The building orientation was selected for optimal sun exposure to support a 10kW roof-mounted solar PV array. This renewable energy system will generate approximately 14,679 kWh of electricity annually. This equals an annual operations and maintenance savings of $11,773, based on the Standard Offer Program offered by High Hydro of $0.802/ kWh. The expected payback for the system is 5.6 years. Operating and maintenance costs saved through this project will be reinvested back into the community to create additional opportunities to implement energy efficient measures or renewable energy projects.

Projected GHG reduction and other benefits achieved directly through this project (PLEASE INCLUDE: energy and GHG emissions assumptions, as indicated by the RETScreen, other benefits such as displacement of fuel):

The GHG emissions reductions estimates have been determined using the following assumption and calculations in RETScreen.

Project Details:
Generation capacity: 10kW
Capacity Factor: 15%
Energy generated annually: 13,140 kWh equal to 13.14 MWh
Cost of solar infrastructure: $64,575
Standard Offer Program: $0.802/ kWh ($802/ MW) for 20 years
Simple payback: 5.6 years
Equity payback: 2.9 years
Electricity export income (annual O & M savings): $11,773

Baseline GHG Emissions:
Provincial grid emission factor: 0.219 tonnes CO2e / MWh
Baseline GHG Emissions: tonnes 3.1 CO2e / year

Project GHG Emissions:
Project Emission Factor: 0 tonnes CO2e / MWh
Project GHG Emissions: 0 tonnes CO2e / year

Net GHG Emissions Reductions Estimates:
Total GHG emissions displaced per year: 3.1 tonnes CO2 equivalent
Total GHG emissions displaced over project life (20 years): 62 tonnes CO2 equivalent

Project budget (PLEASE INCLUDE: total cost for the project, demonstrate how the ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities Program funds will be used, identify all known partnerships (projects that have support/funding commitments from other partners including other INAC programs, other federal departments, provincial and territorial governments, utilities, bands, local communities and the private sector, will receive higher ranking), include contribution amounts if known):

(PLEASE ATTACH a budget breakdown with your submission)

• Cost of Community Wellness Centre (capital): $1.6 million
• Incremental design costs for integrating solar photovoltaic panels into the existing electrical distribution system: $22,000
• Cost of solar photovoltaic panels: $60,000
• Cost of inverter: $1,500
• Installation costs: $16,000
• Cost of including the EE/RE technology: $99,500
• Funds requested from ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities Program: $99,500

Project timeline (PLEASE INCLUDE: complete timeline, including estimated commission date):

Site preparation work: April 2010
Building construction - foundation, envelope: May 2010 - July 2010
Building construction - windows, electrical, HVAC and other systems: August 2010
Building construction - interior finishing: September - November 2010
Installation of solar PV panels: September 2010
Building commissioning: December 2010

Other comments from the submitter

Sunny River First Nation is also pursuing the development of a 1 MW run of river hydroelectric project on Sunny River. This project will enable the community to produce 48% of its electricity from a completely renewable resource. This project is currently at the pre-feasibility stage.