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Topics/Energy/Susitna Hydroelectric

Susitna Hydroelectric

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Proposed large hydroelectric dam project on the Susitna River in Southcentral Alaska. Originally advanced by the Alaska Energy Authority in the 1980s and revived 2011-2016, the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project was suspended due to state fiscal constraints. Periodically discussed as a long-term Railbelt firming option as Cook Inlet gas declines.

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Thursday, July 30, 2026Thu, Jul 30, 2026

FERC opens comment period on plan to raise Bradley Lake dam 16 feet

Federal regulators opened public comment on a plan to raise Bradley Lake dam 16 feet, boosting annual power generation 38 percent. Comments due to FERC by August 28.

Melinda Communities.Newsby Melinda Communities.Newsadded 2d ago2 min readAI
Bradley Lake, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Cover image for article: FERC opens comment period on plan to raise Bradley Lake dam 16 feet
Friday, June 5, 2026Fri, Jun 5, 2026

Chugach is pursuing four hydroelectric projects to hedge against Cook Inlet gas decline

Chugach's gas-to-renewables shift has its first concrete entries: four hydro projects on four Southcentral creeks, 52 MW total.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 1mo ago2 min readAI
Southcentral Alaska
Cover image for article: Chugach is pursuing four hydroelectric projects to hedge against Cook Inlet gas decline

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