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$5 Million Awarded for Alternative Energy
Denali Commission and Alaska Energy Authority Announce Project Funding
June 24, 2008, Anchorage –
The Denali Commission and Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)
announce the award of $5 million for alternative/renewable energy projects. The agencies will
offer funding for 33 projects in the areas of wind, hydro, biomass, solar and geothermal power
including a Fort Yukon community wood heating project by Gwitchyaa Zhee Corporation and a
Manley Hot Springs geothermal plant by TDX Power. Funding for the projects includes $4
million from the Denali Commission and $1 million from AEA for alternative energy solutions. In
addition, five projects will be offered funding under the Commission’s energy cost reduction
program.
“Rising energy costs have created urgency for these projects,” stated Steven Haagenson, AEA
Executive Director and State Energy Coordinator. “This funding will help develop projects that
could annually displace millions of gallons of diesel fuel and trillions of cubic feet of natural gas.
The need is great and we are pleased to offer these funds with the Denali Commission.”
“Our Commissioners are pleased with the outcomes of this solicitation and we look forward to
more dollars focused on this area, especially with the rising cost of fuel in today’s market,”
stated George Cannelos, Federal Co-Chair at the Denali Commission. “Despite being an oil
producing state, Alaska, as we all know, has some of the highest per capita electric power and
fuel costs in the U.S., particularly in our rural, isolated villages.”
The Denali Commission and AEA issued requests for proposals that garnered
alternative/renewable and energy cost reduction projects. This solicitation brought in 96
proposals from around Alaska for funding projects totaling over $130 million.
“The Denali Commission’s goal through this process is to play an active role with our partners to
find cost-effective energy solutions for the people of rural Alaska,” stated Cannelos. “Another
important component of this process includes the development of an inventory of projects that
focus on alternative solutions. Commissioners are designating funds solely for the purpose of
providing alternative energy solutions that will alleviate our reliance on diesel fuel.”
The complete project list with funding amounts is attached to this Press Release.
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