Federal Register #DI263000

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the declaration of intention by Chugach Electric Association, Inc. to develop the Boulder Creek Hydropower Project in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (project applicant) - No specific equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors identified at this stage - Products/Services Requested: - No direct procurement of products or services announced - Project scope includes: - Construction of a dam (height undetermined) - Reservoir (up to 270 acres surface area) - 8-foot diameter, 8,000-foot concrete-lined tunnel - 5-foot diameter, 1,000-foot steel penstock - Powerhouse with two Francis-type turbine-generator units (total 8.5 MW) - Substation and 4,300-foot high voltage transmission line - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project is intended to provide stable baseload power during winter - Expected annual generation: 29 gigawatt-hours - All project lands are state, regional, or native association owned (no federal land involved) - Notice is for public comment and regulatory review, not for procurement - Locations: - Boulder Creek, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (project site) - FERC (contracting/regulatory office) - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are being solicited at this stage

This notice, issued by the Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces various filings related to natural gas pipeline rates, refunds, and a hydropower project application. It includes details on rate filings by multiple gas companies effective in 2026, and a declaration of intention for the Boulder Creek Hydropower Project in Alaska. The notice invites public comments, protests, and motions to intervene by specified deadlines.