| Project Detail |
The project will install a variety of EEMs and 18 kW of solar PV in Northway, Alaska, to reduce energy costs on three tribally owned buildings. The specific objectives of this project are to:
Install the community’s first clean-energy system and reduce exclusive reliance on fossil fuels and the corresponding environmental, social, and health costs.
Train two local staff to install and maintain a variety of EEMs and the PV system.
Save at least $20,000 in annual utility expenses to reinvest in energy-efficiency projects.
Phase I – Energy-Efficiency Measures: The project will make lighting in tribal buildings 100% LED lights; install programmable thermostats, occupancy sensors, and a vending-machine miser; replace pumps at the water-treatment plant with high-efficiency variable-speed pumps; and several heating improvements to maximize efficiency in water-plant operations. A knowledgeable Alaska vendor will provide technical support and training on EEM installations and best practices for operations and maintenance.
Phase II – Clean Energy: The project will install three 6-kW roof-mounted PV systems on the Community Hall/Tribal Office, Washeteria/Water Treatment Plant, and Water/Sewer Haul Garage. Another knowledgeable Alaska vendor will lead an installation session with local maintenance staff.
Phase III – Energy-Savings Verification: After project installations are complete, the team will track energy-usage data for 12 months to confirm energy savings. |
