COMMONWEALTH WIND
APPLICATION: DEVELOPMENT GRANT
COMMUNITY WIND AND COMMERCIAL WIND PROJECTS
Posted: March 2015
NOTICE: This Development Grant Application is offered under the Commonwealth Wind Program
Manual for Community and Commercial Wind Projects (“Program Manual”) and the Development Grant
Solicitation (“Solicitation”). All applicants must comply with the provisions stated in the Program
Manual. Many terms used in this Application are defined in the Program Manual and Solicitation. All
documents are available on the Development Grant Solicitation page.
APPLICANT:
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PROJECT NAME: _________________________________________
1. FUNDING REQUEST
Please select the Program Offerings being applied for and insert the amount requested for each offering.
Note: Applicants may only apply for Programs Offerings consistent with the eligibility criteria defined in
the Solicitation and Program Manual.
Total Request $______________
APPLICANT TYPE
PROJECT TYPE
Public Entity
Community Wind
Non-Public Entity
Commercial Wind
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2. AUTHORIZED APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE AND ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned is a duly authorized representative of the Applicant listed below. The Applicant has
read and understands the Solicitation requirements. The undersigned acknowledges that all of the
terms and conditions of the Solicitation are mandatory.
The Applicant specifically acknowledges the application of the procedures regarding submission of
sensitive information as set forth in the Commonwealth Wind Program Manual for Community and
Commercial Wind Projects, and specifically agrees that it shall be bound by those procedures. The
Applicant understands that all materials submitted as part of the application are subject to disclosure
under the Massachusetts Public Records Law, codified at Chapter 66 of the Massachusetts General
Laws; and acknowledges and agrees that MassCEC has no obligation, and retain the sole discretion to
fund or choose not to fund the application set forth herein, and that MassCEC’s receipt of the
application does not imply any promise of funding at any time.
The undersigned agrees to the terms and conditions of the General Terms and Conditions and has:
Included an original, signed copy of the General Terms and Conditions with its application
The Applicant understands that, if selected by MassCEC, the Applicant and MassCEC will detail and
execute a Task Order that outlines the respective roles and responsibilities of the parties.
Furthermore, the Applicant understands that (check all that apply):
MassCEC grants are paid on a milestone/deliverable basis and the Applicant is financially
prepared to carry the necessary cash balance for this project during the period between paying the
consultant and receiving the MassCEC grant payment.
MassCEC requires a cost share for all funding activities and the Applicant is financially prepared
to pay for their cost share.
The Applicant understands the importance of public outreach and stakeholder engagement and
agrees to engage the community and relevant stakeholders during development and construction of the
project.
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I certify that the statements made in this application, including all attachments and exhibits, are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Printed Name of Applicant Entity:
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Name:
Title:
Date:
3. CONTACT INFORMATION
APPLICANT
Entity Name
Applicant Legal Status
and State of
Jurisdiction
(i.e. MA corporation)
Primary Contact Name
Title
Street Address
Town, State, ZIP
Phone Number(s)
E-mail Address
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PRIMARY CONSULTANT (If Applicable)
Firm Name
Primary Contact Name
Title
Phone Number(s)
E-mail Address
OTHER CONSULTANT (If Applicable)
Role
Firm Name
Primary Contact Name
Title
Phone Number(s)
E-mail Address
OTHER CONSULTANT (If Applicable)
Role
Firm Name
Primary Contact Name
Title
Phone Number(s)
E-mail Address
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4. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
Site Address or
identifying landmarks
Type of Buildings or
Facilities on the Site
Public
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Agricultural
None
Turbine Site(s) GPS
Coordinates (specify
coordinate system)
End User of Electricity
Onsite Electricity Load, if
Applicable (annual kWh
consumed)
Utility and Rate Class
Previous MassCEC/MTC
Funding or Services
Received (include date
and grant amount)
WIND ENERGY PROJECT TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Project Type
On-Site Generation
Net Metered
Wholesale Power
Municipal Light Plant Self-Generation
Proposed Number of
Turbines
Power Capacity per
Turbine
Total Project Power
Capacity
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Turbine Hub Height
Proposed Turbine Rotor
Diameter
Wind Speed at Hub
Height
(__m/s at __ m)
P50:
P90:
Technology:
Wind Monitoring
Conducted
Period of Measurement:
Location:
Estimated Annual
Energy Production
Estimated Capacity
Factor
Estimated Capital Cost
Estimated Annual
Operating Costs
Expected Commercial
Operation Date
WIND PROJECT SITING SUMMARY
List and describe the
number, type and
proximity of existing or
proposed occupied
buildings, facilities,
critical infrastructure, or
public ways within six
times the blade tip
height of any proposed
wind turbine location.
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List the setbacks from
nearby existing or
proposed nonparticipating residences
or other sensitive
receptors within six
times the blade tip
height of any wind
turbine location.
Describe the worst-case
expected increase in
sound levels above
ambient at residential
locations.
Describe worst-case and
realistic case number of
shadow flicker hours
per year on residence.
Summarize the distance
and direction to
abutting property lines.
Summarize the distance
and direction to nearby
residential property
lines.
5. APPLICATION NARRATIVE
When filling out this section, please provide concise answers, quantitative data when available, and cite
the information source where applicable.
1. Project Summary
Summarize the proposed project, including the project site and technology description, project
team, proposed scope of work, timeline, and total budget. This summary may be used by MassCEC
for publicity.
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Please indicate any significant project changes that have occurred since the feasibility study was
completed.
2. Applicant Commitment
Provide a description of the applicant and the level of commitment to the project. Include any past
or pending formal decisions by a controlling entity.
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Describe the nature of the applicant’s business or organization and financial resources.
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Summarize
overall objectives of the project including the reasons a Wind Project is being
considered.
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3. Host/Partner
Commitment
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If the project owner and/or site owner will differ from the Applicant, describe the terms and
conditions of the transaction and the commitment of involved parties and their understanding of
the nature of the project and transaction.
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4. Team Description and Qualifications
The Applicant must either be an experienced wind project developer or have a consulting team in
place by the time of submittal. Provide a list of the project team in the table below, including all
partners and identified contractors. Provide concise qualifications of the proposed project team,
including any technical service providers. Summarize prior experience with development of wind
projects.
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Role in Project
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5. Appropriate Project Siting
List all prior community impact studies completed for the project. Include site assessment,
feasibility, acoustic and flicker studconfiies. For each study, provide the name of the individual or
firm that performed the study and the completion date.
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Explain how the proposed project will meet MassCEC’s Project Review Criteria for Appropriate Siting
in Section 5.1 of the Program Manual. Include any information related to waivers from nearby
residences. Include a detailed description of the results of shadow flicker and acoustic impact
analyses. Describe how risk of changing MassDEP acoustic policy is being managed reference Section
3.1 of the Program Manual regarding Detailed Acoustic Study Requirement. Submit copies of
completed studies.
6. Prior Technical Studies; Site Suitability
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all prior technical studies completed for the project. Include site assessment, feasibility,
airspace, electrical and environmental impact studies. For each study, provide the name of the
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Drawing upon studies completed to date, describe the overall suitability of the proposed site and
site vicinity for the proposed wind project from technical, ecological and wildlife impacts
perspectives. Describe the interconnection strategy and any needs for upgrades. Indicate if the site
has
any conservation restrictions. Indicate whether proposed construction activities have been
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approved by the appropriate permitting authorities.
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7. Financial Suitability
Summarize various ownership structures or business models that are under consideration for the
project.
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Provide a summary of the financial analysis that illustrates the project’s financial viability.
Describe plans for selling the electricity and RECs of the project.
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Provide
detail on the sources and amounts of incentives, funding, and/or financing for this project.
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8. Project
Risks
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Summarize project development risks and anticipated strategies for risk mitigation. Address
applicable site specific risks associated with site lease terms, community acceptance, financing,
technology, siting and permitting, interconnection, required easements, electricity off-take
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agreements, etc.
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9. Public Outreach
Such outreach should include a thorough identification and assessment of stakeholder groups,
important issues for each group, and a description of how these issues have been addressed or are
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being addressed.
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Describe public outreach performed to date.
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Provide information regarding the project’s plan for future public outreach. Include a description of
the specific methods the Applicant intends to use to coordinate with local stakeholders, e.g. nearby
residents and businesses, regarding the project. Examples of methods include but are not limited
to: newsletters, public meetings, workshops, public notices, media, 101 sessions, developer
meetings, meet your developer night, etc.) Indicate an approximate timeline for implementation of
outreach plans.
10. Development Work Plan
Option to use Gantt chart format.
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Summarize progress in the development of the project to date.
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List all permits and approvals that need to be obtained and the status of each.
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Clearly identify below (or in an attachment) all remaining steps in the development and construction
of the project whether or not the step would be funded by MassCEC. Describe the projected
timeframe for the development and installation of the proposed Wind Project. Include projected
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start date, end date and total time per milestone. More detail can be provided beyond the timeline.
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including a Gantt chart.
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11. Project Programmatic Benefits
Describe how the project provides benefits to the Massachusetts ratepayers that contribute to
MassCEC’s Renewable Energy Trust and represents an efficient and effective use of ratepayer funds.
This can be demonstrated by describing how the project provides direct economic benefits to
Massachusetts governmental entities, landowners, companies or institutions, or by describing how
the project provides geographic distribution throughout the Commonwealth and leverages any
previously awarded funds. Discuss how the project contributes to the Commonwealth’s economic
development objectives, such as use of locally manufactured products and/or labor, etc.
Identify any potential for replication in future projects and for public education, visibility, and
access.
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12. Energy Efficiency Steps Taken (for Community Wind projects only)
Implementing energy efficiency and conservation measures is an important first step to take before
pursuing a clean energy project. Where applicable, please describe the steps that have been taken
to reduce energy consumption at the project site and host customer facilities. For example, a
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municipal project should describe town-wide efforts. For a private company, efficiency efforts at
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6. BUDGET
1. Development Budget
Please complete the relevant budget tables or attach a separate budget sheet. Include each activity
presented in the work plan. Do not include costs associated with project construction, e.g. civil and
electrical work, procurement and turbine installation. Note activities for which funding is being
requested in the column MassCEC Grant Portion. Among the activities include filing permit
applications, completion of conceptual design, RFP issued, contract execution, and
interconnection/commissioning.
Development Grant Budget
Company (if
known)
Task
Proposed Budget
Filing Permit Applications
Completion of Conceptual
Design
RFP Issued
Contract Execution
Interconnection &
Commissioning
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MassCEC Grant
Portion
2. Community Wind Development Grant Calculator
The maximum available incentive levels for Community Wind Development Grants can be calculated
using the Community Wind Development Grant Calculator. Double click on the Calculator to activate
it in Microsoft Excel.
Entity
Project kW
Non-Public
Key
entry cell
1500
formula cell
Grant Amount
$200,000
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7. ATTACHMENTS
Please also submit the following required attachments, relevant to this application.
Signed General Terms and Conditions
Completed Feasibility Study (if not on file at MassCEC)
Completed Acoustic Impact Study (if finished)
Completed Shadow Flicker Study (if finished)
Site Control Documentation
FAA Determination of No Hazard
Stakeholder support letters from any non-participating onsite entities
Copy of local bylaw (if one exists)
Resumes for key members of project team (if not on file at MassCEC)
Image of proposed turbine location noting property lines, zoning, and blade tip height
fall zone.
Plan or aerial map indicating the distance from the turbine using concentric circles of
distance eg. 500’, 1,000’. Identify all existing or proposed residences or other sensitive
receptors within six times the maximum tip height of a turbine.
For Commercial Wind Development Grant applications, a detailed proposed scope,
timeline, and budget for each development study.
For site(s) owned by a municipality or other Public Entity, a letter from Town Counsel
confirming that there are no conservation (e.g. Article 97) or other restrictions that
would preclude building a project on the proposed site.
For Community Wind Development Grant applications, first page only of electricity bill
(or estimates for new construction) (if applicable).
Optional Attachments
Site owner commitment letter
Additional stakeholder support letters
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