Alaska's Chugach Plans Caribou Creek Hydro Dam Project
Published Date: 3/24/2026
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Summary
Chugach Electric wants to build a new hydropower dam on Caribou Creek in Alaska to generate clean energy. They’ve officially told the government and are asking the public to share their thoughts by April 20, 2026. This project could change local energy options and might affect costs or the environment, so everyone’s input matters!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New 18 MW Hydropower for Glacier View
If you live in or near Glacier View, Alaska, the proposed Caribou Creek project would add a powerhouse with two 8.8 megawatt (MW) turbine‑generators (about 18 MW total) and could produce about 58 gigawatt‑hours (GWh) per year. The project would impound Caribou Creek to a maximum elevation up to 2,200 feet with a reservoir up to 980 acres and is designed to provide stable baseload generation during winter months.
Public Comment Deadline April 20, 2026
You may submit comments, protests, or motions to intervene in FERC docket DI26-4-000 by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Use the Commission's eFiling or eComment systems or send a paper filing by mail as described in the notice.
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