Arctic Power Boost: New Turbine for Tyee Lake
Published Date: 1/27/2026
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Summary
The Southeast Alaska Power Agency wants to add a third turbine to the Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Project, boosting its power output to 33.75 megawatts. This change affects people in Wrangell Borough, Alaska, and the project sits on federal forest land. The government reviewed the plan and says it won’t harm the environment much, but they want your comments by February 23, 2026.
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Tyee Lake adds third turbine
If you live in Wrangell Borough, Alaska, the Southeast Alaska Power Agency proposes adding a third turbine at the Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Project, increasing total installed capacity to 33.75 megawatts. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff prepared an Environmental Assessment that concludes, with protective measures, the change would not significantly affect the human environment. You may file comments on the EA by February 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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