Alaska Hydro Plant Seeks Quick Capacity Upgrade Approval
Published Date: 7/23/2025
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Summary
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency wants to increase the power capacity of its Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Project in Wrangell, Alaska. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted this request and is skipping some early review steps to speed things up. People and groups affected have until August 19, 2025, to share their thoughts or get involved—this could impact local energy supply and future costs.
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Tyee Lake capacity rises to 33.75 MW
The Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Project would add a third 11.25-MW turbine, increasing the installed capacity from 22.50 MW to 33.75 MW. This change is meant to allow the licensee to meet current energy demand for Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan (Alaska) and to significantly reduce reliance on diesel generation.
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