Susitna Hydroelectric
RSSProposed 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.
Chugach files for four hydro sites, eyes 2033 construction start
Chugach Electric filed permits for four hydroelectric projects totaling 52 megawatts to hedge against Cook Inlet natural gas decline, with potential construction starting in 2033.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 3h ago2 min readAISouthcentral Alaska
