Tag: alaska energy authority
State To Send Backup Generator to Tuluksak
The state is sending an emergency generator to Tuluksak, which has not had power since Friday afternoon.
Alaska Harnesses Power of Tides, Rivers, and Waves
While Alaska is known for its oil, it’s also home to another energy source: Hydrokinetic power, which uses turbines to harness energy from tides, rivers, and waves. Four separate test projects are underway this summer, and many more could be just around the corner. Why does Alaska lead the way in hydrokinetic power? And what’s driving growth in the industry?
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Susitna-Watana Dam Project Moving Forward
The proposed Susitna Watana Dam project is moving forward. The Alaska Energy Authority, which is planning to build the huge hydroelectric facility, has filed paperwork with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which, if approved, puts the project on a timeline for completion in about six years.
Talkeetna Council Wants To Join Dam Permitting Process
The Talkeetna Community Council voted to file a motion to intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s permitting process for the proposed Susitna-Watana Dam.