Chugach Electric Eyes Boulder Creek for New Hydropower Dam
Published Date: 3/24/2026
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Summary
Chugach Electric Association wants to build a new hydropower dam on Boulder Creek in Alaska to create 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 how electricity is made in the area, but it won’t use federal land or cost taxpayers directly—yet your voice matters now!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New 8.5 MW Boulder Creek Hydropower
A proposed Boulder Creek Hydropower Project in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska would add a total powerhouse capacity of 8.5 megawatts (two 4.2 MW units) and could produce about 29 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year. The project is described as a storage-based facility that would impound up to 270 acres and provide stable baseload generation during winter months when natural inflows are minimal.
Public Comment and Intervention Deadline
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is accepting comments, protests, and motions to intervene in Docket DI26-3-000 for this project; submissions must be received by April 20, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules (18 CFR 385.210, .211, and .214) may become parties to the proceeding, and the Commission encourages electronic filing.
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