Think Green while Reading
Joeten-Kiyu Public Library / PIALA Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums
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Local / Regional Government
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#SDGAction51068
Description
The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library proposed implementing a proven solar power system to reduce the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' dependence on imported fossil fuels, lessen greenhouse gases, and reduce the power cost to the only public library on the island. Protecting our precious resources here on the islands and promoting energy conservation is a significant priority for the CNMI. The project will install Photovoltaic systems/ solar panels on the rooftop to generate electricity for the library. Installing photovoltaic systems will notably have significant positive impacts reducing the dependency on imported fuel and sustaining this valuable asset for our community.
Detailed Project Implementation Plan: The project plan is simple and direct because JKPL well understands the steps. The following are the significant steps that will be undertaken. 1. Establish Project Administration and Project Team. 2. Consultant and JKPL Power Engineer- JKPL will hire a PV Power Engineer with direct experience with PV System planning and management to serve as a consultant to assist in preparing the RFP. 3. JKPL will hire a PV Power Engineer to plan and manage the project and coordinate the activities with the JKPL facilities management, CUC, and the CNMI Energy Division under the CNMI Department of Public Works. 4. Request for Proposals- JKPL will develop and issue Request for Proposals that require Proposers to provide Technical and Cost Proposal with Financing Options. The JKPL RFP will require size, location, capacity, cost, and financing options. The RFP will be coordinated with the CUC and NREL. The RFP will include the JKPL and the solar power generation capacity size and financing options. The use of the RFP versus the Invitation for Bid is to provide some flexibility to enable Proposers to provide creative technical and financing options to meet the needs of the JKPL. The process will be transparent, and very well documented, and the result in a project that not only lessens CNMI’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and greenhouse gases but also lessens the cost of power to the JKPL and improves the sustainability of the JKPL.
The proposed estimated size for this solar power project system is to offset 100% of the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library’s power. The PV System needed to sustain this project would require approximately 9,949 sq. ft. and occupy a roof space of roughly 18,416 sq. ft. The mounting surface is the library’s roof, incorporating Tier one primary material, including modules, inverters, and racking. Modules would be warranted for 15 years with a linear power warranty of 25 years. Inverters would have a 20-year warranty and with racking of 20 years. Racking would be specified at 175 mph wind loads for the local building code compliance, providing a load capacity system size of approximately 179.2KW solar energy system with a PV Annual Output of 254,784 kWh set at a value of $519,680.00 direct purchase for the JKPL’s Solar Power Project.
This project seeks to implement solar power and photovoltaic systems for the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, a medium sized organization, with net metering between JKPL facility and the electric power grid of the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC). The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library has conducted extensive due diligence on solar power and other alternatives is well aware of the benefits and project planning activities to implement solar power and net metering, the progress of the Territories of America Samoa and Guam to implement grid connected solar power, and the benefits in a U.S. territory where the per kWh cost is 45 cents.
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) (RC- Asia/Oceania), PIALA - Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Governor's Office, Institute of Museum and Library Services, with funding through the U.S. Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan's Office and the United States Department of Agriculture- Rural Development
SDGS & Targets
Goal 7
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
7.1
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
7.1.1
Proportion of population with access to electricity
7.1.2
Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology
7.2
7.2.1
Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption
7.3
7.3.1
Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP
7.a
7.a.1
International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems
7.b
By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support
7.b.1
Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)
SDG 14 targets covered
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Deliverables & Timeline
Seek financial assistance through our U.S. Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan. JKPL was awarded 1.2 million (US Dollars) through US President Biden's 2023 Earmarked Funding
Lobby at the Legislature to pass Local House Bill 23-6 to amend Public Law 18-75 to include public libraries in the list of eligible entities for net metering and to prioritize the interconnection with net metering for renewable energy capacity
Lobby at the Senate to pass Local House Bill 23-6 to amend amend Public Law 18-75 to include public libraries in the list of eligible entities for net metering and to prioritize the interconnection with net metering for renewable energy capacity
Completion of the installation of solar power for the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library
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Erlinda , Library Director