University of Alaska Fairbanks An Energy Solution for 2017 and
beyond
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Energy is the foundation 3
million square feet of academic, research, office and housing space
Average age of building: 33 years Plans to add more than 230,000
square feet All these things need heat and power
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Atkinson plant Two coal boilers
(1964) One oil boiler (1972) One oil & gas boiler (1986) Steam:
to heat campus Electricity We also have: 10 megawatt diesel
generator and an electrical distribution system Creates Runs
turbines to create
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Combined heat and power The best
choice for efficiency
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University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF energy sources $7.8 million
annual cost 70,000 tons of coal 1.2 million gallons of oil 12
million cubic feet of natural gas
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Current fuel costs per million
BTU Biomass and piped gas are unknown
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Our current foundation
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University of Alaska Fairbanks What if a coal boiler fails?
Enormous jump in costs that could harm: The programs we provide The
research we do The students we serve
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University of Alaska Fairbanks We studied the options A wide
variety of generation options using gas, coal, biomass, solid
waste, hydroelectric and wind 15 months of study Met with industry
and environmental groups to gather input and ideas
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Competing considerations
Environmental responsibility Regulatory climate Political reality
in Alaska and the nation The states uncertain energy future The
economics for UAF and our programs and students Responsible
stewardship of state funds Risk of catastrophic failure (current
plants 50-year lifespan is almost over)
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University of Alaska Fairbanks 11 Anchored by a new 15-20
megawatt circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler Flexible solid fuel
Coal with 10-30 percent biomass possible Replace oil boilers with
gas or propane Purchase renewable energy, when available Energy
conservation on campus Small renewable projects on campus A
diversified energy portfolio: Flexible, sustainable, fiscally
responsible
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Replacement now is fiscally
responsible Aging plant and a growing campus More than $40 million
in maintenance needed in the coming years. That doesnt guarantee
continued reliable operation About half of those projects are
bandages not needed in a new plant. We need energy solutions for
our future, not temporary patches.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Replacement now is
environmentally responsible Current plant: Coal and oil UAFs new
plant: Coal, waste/biomass, gas or propane, other solid fuels
Augmented with solar, wind and other renewable options that become
available. A new plant will mean cleaner air
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Timeline Current fiscal year: $3
million for preliminary design and permitting FY14: $22 million for
complete design Beyond: $175 million for construction Target
completion and opening: Summer 2017
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University of Alaska Fairbanks What can you do? We need
community partners like you. We want to know what you are hearing
from your friends, neighbors and colleagues. Share accurate
information: We need energy solutions for the future, not temporary
patches. UAFs future rests on reliable heat and power. Combined
heat and power is the most efficient option. A new plant will mean
cleaner air. We are pursuing a diversified energy portfolio: coal,
waste/biomass, gas, solar, wind, conservation Flexible,
sustainable, fiscally responsible