Chugach Eyes Canyon Creek Hydro in Alaska—Competing Bids Invited
Published Date: 8/26/2026
Notice
Summary
Chugach Electric Association wants to study building a new hydroelectric project on Canyon Creek in Alaska. If approved, this project could generate clean energy and connect to the local power grid, but no construction can start yet. People have until October 20, 2026, to share their thoughts or compete for the project rights.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Permit Gives Priority to File License
If a preliminary permit is issued, the permit holder gets priority to file a license application during the permit term. The permit’s sole purpose is to secure that priority; it does not allow any construction or land-disturbing work. Competing applications must meet the requirements of 18 CFR 4.36 and may be filed by October 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Proposed Hydropower Project Details
The proposed Canyon Creek Hydroelectric Project would have a 6.3 megawatt turbine-generator and an estimated average annual generation of 14,100 megawatt-hours, with a 40-acre reservoir and a 1,500-foot, 115-kilovolt transmission line. The project would be located on U.S. Forest Service lands in the Chugach National Forest in Alaska; no construction can start under a preliminary permit.
Landowner Entry and Activity Protection
A preliminary permit does not let the applicant enter or disturb land or water that someone else owns without that owner’s express permission. The permit only gives priority to apply for a license and does not authorize land-disturbing activities.
Public Comment and Intervention Deadline
The public can file comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, or competing applications by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 20, 2026. The Commission encourages electronic filing and allows brief eComments up to 10,000 characters without registration.
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