By Editor, on April 26th, 2011 JUNEAU–Governor Sean Parnell today welcomed the news that legislation necessary for the proposed Susitna Hydroelectric Power Project has passed the Legislature. Senate Bill 42, introduced by Governor Parnell, authorizes the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) to move forward on pursuing this important hydroelectric project. Read more->
By Editor, on March 2nd, 2011  Rolls Royce The 102EX is also known by the name Phantom Experimental Electric and is intended to test the opinion and reaction to alternative power configurations with stakeholders, enthusiasts and the media. The vehicle is a pure test bed at this time and there are no plans for a production version of the vehicle.
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By Editor, on January 7th, 2011  Press Release
ANCHORAGE–The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is soliciting competitive grant applications from qualified applicants for emerging energy technology projects to be funded by the Alaska State Legislature and the Denali Commission. AEA must receive completed applications by 5:00 PM Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on September 4th, 2010  Lineman Jim Schnabel adjusts the electrical load on one of four diesel-fired generators. by Roger Maynard
HAINES 9:36 a.m. — The power went out in Haines about 8:50 a.m. today. AP&T started the diesel powerplant, restoring power shortly after 9:00 a.m.
When asked about the severity of the outage AP&T Manager Danny Gonce said, ” We don’t know yet. The outage was wide spread, affecting both Haines and Skagway.” Haines will continue on diesel power while AP&T can identify and correct the source of the outage.
Update 11:20 a.m.: Manager Danny Gonce reports that the Skagway crew found a failed voltage arrestor. They are repairing the problem, and both communities should be back on hydropower shortly.
By Gary Lidholm, on August 13th, 2010  Ryndam in Haines by Gary Lidholm
When John Binkley, Director of the Alaska Cruise Association led a Haines delegation aboard the Holland America ship Ryndam, he commented that this industry represented Alaska’s “other pipeline.” “And this pipeline should not run dry,” he added.
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By Roger Maynard, on February 2nd, 2010 The Haines News poll posted here from January 9, 2010 through February 1, 2010 consistently showed strong support for Connelly Lake hydro, ranging from 79 percent to 84 percent during the time the poll was posted. The poll was not scientific, and respondents were not restricted. The poll was advertised in the Haines News print edition and on this web site. Read more->
By Gary Lidholm, on February 2nd, 2010 How do Connelly and Schubee Lake hydro projects stack up for feasibility study grant money in state-wide rankings developed by the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)? Good enough to be recommended for partial funding but not in the first group of funds recommended by the governor.
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By Roger Maynard, on February 4th, 2009  Google map of area During the past few weeks some members of Lynn Canal Conservation (LCC) have announced their unequivocal opposition to Connelly Lake as a hydroelectric site. At a January ESC meeting Tim Shields told the Energy Commissioners that if AP&T decides to pursue the Connelly Lake site, “There’s going to be a fight.”
Shields, a director of Takshanuk Watershed Council, and Rob Goldberg, a past member of the LCC board of directors and present member of the Haines Planning Commission, have presented Schubee Lake as an alternative. In his letter to the Haines ESC, Tim Shields says Schubee Lake offers “solutions to almost all of the problems presented by Connelly Lake.” Goldberg presented a paper comparing lake sizes, elevations and other factors to show that the two lakes have similar hydroelectric potential.
The folks at AP&T, to their credit, have agreed to consider Schubee Lake and will look at it when weather permits this spring. Wisely, they will continue with the permitting process for Connelly Lake. In the end, it’s AP&T’s decision which lake is best. Read more->
By Roger Maynard, on December 5th, 2008 In the interest of full disclosure, I need to let everyone know that I will benefit personally if AP&T completes the Connelly Lake Hydropower project as proposed:
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By Roger Maynard, on November 30th, 2008  Chilkoot Lake Alaska Power & Telephone is ready to move forward on the Connelly Lake Hydroelectric Project. During a November 25th presentation to the Haines Energy and Sustainability Commission, Regional Manager Stan Selmer and Glenn Martin of AP&T’s Port Townsend office explained that they are just beginning the public hearing and approval process.
History
During the 1990′s Alaska Electric Light and Power was pursuing the Connelly Lake project and completed much of the feasibility study and other preliminary work before they were purchased by AP&T.
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