Martha Broad Wednesday, May 05, :12 PM Martha Broad Summary of Commonwealth Wind Community Scale Block 3 applications

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1 William Cundiff From: Sent: To: Subject: Martha Broad Wednesday, May 05, :12 PM Martha Broad Summary of Commonwealth Wind Community Scale Block 3 applications Dear Commonwealth Wind Community Scale Applicant, Thank you for your Community Scale Block 3 application. We have received 19 applications and are excited by the diversity of the applicant pool. The following table provides a basic summary of the applications received: Total Application Summary # s Grant Request ($) Design and Construction 6 $ 1,815, Feasibility 13 $ 820, Total 19 $ 2,635, Please refrain from contacting the Commonwealth Wind team during the review process with questions about the status of your proposal or the review. A representative from the Commonwealth Wind team will contact each Design and Construction applicant soon to schedule an interview. In addition, if we have questions about feasibility application, we will contact you; otherwise, the Renewable Energy Trust plans to announce awards in June Best regards, Andy Brydges Program Director Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 9 th Floor 55 Summer Street Boston, MA

2 William Cundiff From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Burkard, Robert Tuesday, June 01, :47 AM William Cundiff Haskell, Bruce RE: Sample Agreements for operations Bill, The town is going to have to plan on contributing something towards the study. Also, the amount/% of contribution is a key factor in the grant evaluation especially when requesting the maximum amount. The main factor driving the cost up is the Met tower installation. MassCEC will only apply 20K toward the met tower. The least expensive alternative that we have been able to find is to use UMass RERL. A one year rental which includes delivery, installation, O&M, data collection and preparing a report is 28K. We just went thru this with Spencer and renting is the cheapest way vs. purchasing and installing a tower in the order of 35 40K plus the cost of maintaining and collecting and processing the data. The met tower site is also going to have to be cleared of the trees and an access road constructed. I included an allowance of 22k to do this. If the Town can self perform this work, the cost can still apply with respect to the grant and the Town s contribution. The other alternative is to not clear the site and put up the tower and instead, use a SODAR unit possibly installed on the High School roof. This would save the cost of the site preparation but the SODAR unit costs about twice as much as the MET tower. So other than saving trees, it doesn t really save cost. We can also take a look at the soft costs of the study preparation and perhaps save some budget if the town could handle a lot of the coordination with regard to the site preparation for the MET tower, obtaining the building permit etc. Regards, bob Robert G. Burkard, P.E. BCEE Associate Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. One Cambridge Place 50 Hampshire Street Cambridge, Massachusetts Phone/fax: (617) Cell: (617) From: William Cundiff [mailto:wcundiff@douglasma.org] Sent: Tuesday, June 01, :58 AM To: Burkard, Robert Subject: RE: Sample Agreements for operations Hey Bob 1

3 Did I read that grant application correctly? we are on the hook for $20k if we get the grant? Bill From: Burkard, Robert [mailto:burkardrg@cdm.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 01, :42 AM To: William Cundiff Cc: Haskell, Bruce Subject: RE: Sample Agreements for operations Bill, I don t have anything on hand but will look around. Bob Robert G. Burkard, P.E. BCEE Associate Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. One Cambridge Place 50 Hampshire Street Cambridge, Massachusetts Phone/fax: (617) Cell: (617) From: William Cundiff [mailto:wcundiff@douglasma.org] Sent: Thursday, May 27, :09 PM To: Burkard, Robert Subject: Sample Agreements for operations Hey Bob Would you have any sample agreements that you can provide to me for turbines (or solar) projects that are owned by the Town but operated by a third party? I have attached a SAMPLE RFQ provided to me for solicitation of bids but I am more interested in obtaining several SAMPLE agreements which would give the Building committee a broad range of options to consider for the long term operation of a clean energy system. Bill 2

4 William Cundiff From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Christie Howe Wednesday, June 09, :38 PM Sara Jayanthi Commonwealth Wind Funding Decisions Hello, We are pleased to inform you that the Clean Energy Center Governing Board has approved your application to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center for funding through Block 3 of the Commonwealth Wind Incentive Program: Community Scale. MassCEC received 13 feasibility study proposals under this competitive grant solicitation requesting $820,000 in funds. We are excited to be able to support your efforts as you develop this renewable energy project. The Commonwealth Wind team asks that you coordinate any publicity efforts, including grant-related events and news media outreach, with our Communications Manager, Kate Plourd, who can be reached at (617) or kplourd@masscec.com. Kate may also be contacting you directly to discuss other publicity efforts, if applicable. We look forward to working with you on the successful implementation of the. Christie Howe will be the project manager for this grant, so please work directly with her if you have any questions. Regards, Andy Brydges, Program Director Christie Howe Coordinator Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (new home of Renewable Energy Trust) 55 Summer Street 9th Floor Boston, MA p: (617) f: (617) Please consider the environment before printing this Follow MassCEC on Twitter: 1

5 William Cundiff From: Sent: To: Subject: Christie Howe Thursday, June 10, :29 PM FW: MassCEC Wind Announcement Hi all, For your information (and use!), please see the press release below. I will be sending a detailed to everyone by tomorrow with more grant specific details. Cheers, Christie Howe Coordinator Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (new home of Renewable Energy Trust) 55 Summer Street 9th Floor Boston, MA p: (617) f: (617) Please consider the environment before printing this Follow MassCEC on Twitter: From: Evan Dube Sent: Wednesday, June 09, :05 PM To: Evan Dube Subject: MassCEC Wind Announcement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Date: June 9, 2010 Dube Evan edube@masscec.com 18 WIND ENERGY PROJECTS RECEIVE $2.66 MILLION IN GRANTS FROM MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN ENERGY CENTER 1

6 BOSTON The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) today announced grants supporting 18 new wind energy projects under the Commonwealth Wind Community Scale Wind Initiative. These grants will allow communities and institutions to reduce their use of fossil fuels, as well as help the Commonwealth reach Governor Patrick s goal of developing 2,000 megawatts of wind power capacity by 2020, said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles, who serves as chairman of MassCEC s board of directors. The MassCEC board of directors approved the grants totaling more than $2.66 million. Today s awards include design and construction grants for six new wind projects totaling more than 12 megawatts (MW) in capacity, and 12 feasibility studies for wind energy that would total more than 23 MW in capacity if built. The 18 grants go to public and private projects, cities and towns, and the Massachusetts Military Reservation. The Commonwealth Wind Community Scale Wind initiative is a program of MassCEC s Renewable Energy Generation division, which is funded by renewable energy charges on electric bills, generating roughly $23 million a year to support renewable energy installations and companies. Through the Community Scale Wind Initiative, the MassCEC supports the installation of wind turbines for private and public institutions as well as studies to determine the feasibility of wind power in additional locations, said MassCEC s Executive Director of Renewable Energy Generation Carter Wall. The six projects receiving design and construction grants are in Scituate, Nantucket, Florida, Boston, and at the Massachusetts Military Reservation on Cape Cod. Awards for the 12 feasibility studies go to the towns of Douglas, Duxbury, Hamilton, Swampscott, Millbury, Weymouth and Winchendon, the cities of Gloucester and Fall River, and private developers in Savoy, Cohasset and Westminster. Following Commonwealth Solar the first MassCEC program defined by technology type Commonwealth Wind is MassCEC s grant program that supports wind energy projects. Commonwealth Wind s Community Scale Initiative supports wind projects of at least 100 kilowatts in size; its Micro Wind Initiative provides rebates for the installation of wind projects less than 100 kilowatts, typically for residential, small commercial or agricultural sites. The goal of the Commonwealth Wind Incentive Program is to assist responsibly-sited wind energy projects of all scales in achieving successful and timely installations, while also supporting Governor Patrick s goal of having 2,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity installed in the Commonwealth by Details of the grants can be found below. Feasibility Study Grants Town of Douglas The Town of Douglas will investigate the feasibility of developing a 1.5 MW wind turbine on the Douglas Schools Campus, which includes the town high school, intermediate elementary school and elementary school. The town plans to use the electricity onsite at the high school and to net meter 2

7 Douglas Schools 1.5 MW Wind Turbine Award: $85,000 any remaining electricity to the other two schools. The Douglas School District is committed to integrating renewable energy into the curriculum and intends for this project to provide a hands-on opportunity for students to learn about wind power. Town of Duxbury Duxbury Municipal Property 600 to 900 kw Wind Turbine The Town of Duxbury will explore opportunities for wind development on municipally-owned property that includes the Town Hall, Transfer Station, DPW Facility and the North Hill Golf Club. This study will help determine the best location and size for a townowned wind project. Award: $65,000 City of Fall River Copicut Hill in Fall River, MA Two to Six 1.8 MW Wind Turbines The City of Fall River is pursuing a wind project with a total capacity between 3.6 MW to 10.8 MW. The city plans to net meter the electricity generated to various city-owned buildings including public schools, the City Hall building, and the sewage treatment plant. At maximum capacity, the city expects to produce 26,400 MWhs annually, which would meet nearly 100 percent of the electricity demand of the city s 30 largest facilities. Award: $77,121 City of Gloucester Blackburn Industrial Park in Gloucester, MA 1.5 MW Wind Turbine The City of Gloucester will investigate the technical feasibility and the business planning aspects of installing an approximately 1.5MW utility-scale turbine to help offset electricity demand and rising energy costs. The city selected the Blackburn Water Tower site for potential wind development due to its strong wind resource, the buffer from residential areas, and the robust electric distribution system for interconnection. The city estimates that the project will produce 3,800,000 kwhs annually. 3

8 Award: $50,130 Town of Hamilton Landfill in Hamilton, MA 1.5 to 2.0 MW Wind Turbine The Town of Hamilton is exploring the potential for wind development on its 52-acre former landfill site. The town will conduct a feasibility study with onsite wind analysis and will evaluate the possibility of a Power Purchase Agreement and net metering electricity to municipal buildings. Award: $83,000 LZ Wind LLC, Savoy Private Savoy, MA Award: $55, kw Wind Turbine LZ Wind LLC is investigating the feasibility of a 900 kw wind project at the Good Shepherd Farm in Savoy, MA. The turbine is to be erected on land leased by LZ Wind LLC from the owners of the 45 acre farm. LZ Wind LLC plans to bring renewable energy to the Town of Savoy and is pursuing residential, commercial and municipal entities as possible net metering candidates. Town of Millbury Butler Farm in Millbury, MA 600 kw to 2 MW Wind Turbine The Town of Millbury is pursuing the development of one or more wind turbines on the town-owned Butler Farm property. The town will study the technical and economic feasibility of installing at least one turbine with a capacity of 600 kw to 2 MW. The town plans to use the energy generated to offset electricity costs at various municipal buildings through net metering. Award: $85,000 4

9 Town of Swampscott Swampscott Middle School 600 kw Wind Turbine The Town of Swampscott will explore the feasibility of developing a 600 kw wind project on land adjacent to the Swampscott Middle School s athletic fields. The proposed site location for a wind turbine is off of Forest Street on an easement held by the Town from the privately owned Tedesco Country Club property. Award: $75,000 Trustees of Reservations, Cohasset Non-profit Award: $45,000 Turkey Hill in Cohasset, MA 1.5 MW Wind Turbine The non-profit Trustees of Reservations will conduct a feasibility study to explore the options for wind development on their 824 acres of conservation land known as Whitney Thayer Woods and Weir River Farm. They have selected the Turkey Hill site, the highest point on this land, as having the best potential for a wind project. The Trustees expect that this project will help the organization meet its goal of reducing their carbon footprint to zero by They also plan to demonstrate the greater potential for appropriatelysited renewable energy generation facilities on conservation lands. Town of Weymouth Weymouth High School 1.5 MW Wind Turbine The Town of Weymouth is investigating the possibility of a 1.5 MW wind project as part of the town s comprehensive efforts to reduce energy costs for municipal buildings and to increase the Town s use of renewable energy. The town selected the High School as the best site due to the large onsite load, the quality of the wind resource, and the relative ease of development at this site. The town expects that this wind project will provide 100 percent of the School s electricity needs. 5

10 Award: $85,000 Whitmanville Farm Private Award: $25,752 Whitmanville Farm in Westminster, MA 600 kw Wind Turbine Whitmanville Farm will investigate the feasibility of a 600 kw wind project on its own property in Westminster. The farm has worked with the Town of Westminster to set aside an eleven acre exclusion on existing conservation land for wind project development. The aim of the project is to reduce utility costs for the farm and to deliver any excess generation to municipal buildings through net metering. Town of Winchendon Hillview Business Park in Winchendon, MA 600 kw 2MW Wind Turbine Award: $74,681 The Town of Winchendon is conducting a feasibility study for a 600 kw to 2 MW wind turbine as part of their ongoing effort to become a Green Community in the Commonwealth. The study will explore options for development at the proposed Hillview Business Park. Since there will be no onsite load at this location, the town intends to net-meter the wind turbine to various town buildings. Design and Construction Grants City of Boston The City of Boston will construct a 1.6 MW Wind 6

11 Moon Island in Quincy, MA 1.6 MW Wind Turbine Award: $400,000 Turbine on land owned by Boston, but located in the City of Quincy. This project will provide clean electricity onsite to the Boston Fire Department Training Academy and any excess electricity will be net-metered to other city-owned buildings. Boston feels that the Moon Island site is a good location for wind development due to its strong wind resource and its distance from residents. The city also plans to incorporate the turbine into educational and outreach programs for Boston students and residents. Town of Nantucket Award: $390,000 Department of Works Compound in Nantucket, MA 1.5 MW Wind Turbine The Town of Nantucket will build a 1.5 MW Turbine at the Nantucket Department of Works Compound. The town is exploring different ownership models for the project, known as the Madaket Wind Turbine Facility. The DPW site has strong winds, consists of previously disturbed land, and has a large onsite load. The town plans to use the majority of electricity generated onsite and will net meter any excess energy to other municipal buildings. Nantucket High School Award: $165,000 Nantucket High School in Nantucket, MA 100 kw Wind Turbine Nantucket Schools will construct a 100 kw Wind Turbine at the Nantucket High School to provide clean energy to the school and to serve as an educational tool for students to learn about renewable energy. The school estimates that the turbine will meet 13 to 14 percent of their annual electricity demand. The school will use this project to teach students about wind energy technology and to demonstrate how renewable energy can reduce the school s carbon footprint. The school is currently developing curriculum to coincide with the installation of the turbine. Quabbin Wind, LLC Quabbin Wind LLC will build a 1.5 MW Wind Turbine 7

12 Private Florida, MA 1.5 MW Wind Turbine Award: $240,000 on land leased from a private resident in Florida, MA. According to the project owners, the 46-acre site was selected due to its strong wind resource, setbacks from residents and property lines, and absence of environmental and wildlife concerns. Quabbin Wind LLC has obtained a 20-year lease from the land owner and is pursuing net metering arrangements with specific Worcester-based businesses. Quabbin Wind is following a unique development model that has potential for replication in the future. In addition to benefitting the private developer and the property owner, this project will also help the Town of Florida in its effort to become a Green Community in the Commonwealth. Scituate Wind LLC Third-Party Ownership Waste Water Treatment Plant in Scituate, MA 1.5 MW Wind Turbine Award: $400,000 Scituate Wind LLC will construct a 1.5 MW Wind Turbine on municipally-owned land in order to provide clean electricity to the Town of Scituate. The electricity generated from this project will be used onsite at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Any additional production will be net-metered to other municipal buildings. Scituate Wind LLC, a joint venture between Solaya Energy LLC and Palmer Capital Corporation, has entered into a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Town of Scituate, whereby the Town has agreed to lease the land to and purchase all of the electricity from the private developer, who will own and operate the turbine. Scituate Wind LLC is the first project in the Commonwealth to pursue a wind turbine through the third-party ownership model. US Air Force Center For Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) Cape Cod The US Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment is proceeding with the design and construction of a 6 MW wind project at the Massachusetts Military Reservation on Cape Cod. The electricity produced will be net-metered to the various ground water treatment plants to meet the high electricity demand of ground water remediation. This project will significantly reduce operating costs of these facilities and will reduce the emissions associated with 8

13 Up to three 2 MW Wind Turbines the electricity used to run the treatment systems. Award: $260,000 Created by the Green Jobs Act of 2008, MassCEC s mission is to foster growth of the Massachusetts clean energy industry through seed grants to companies, universities, and nonprofit organizations; job training programs; and workforce development grants. MassCEC is also home to the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust, which supports the installation of renewable energy technologies with funds provided by small renewable energy charges on electric bills. ### 9