Federal Register #DI26-4-000

FERC Notice: Caribou Creek Hydropower Project Proposal (Chugach Electric Association, Inc.)

This notice concerns the proposed Caribou Creek Hydropower Project by Chugach Electric Association, Inc. in Alaska, as reviewed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). - Government Buyer: - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), under the Department of Energy - Project Overview: - Construction of a concrete-faced rockfill embankment dam on Caribou Creek - Creation of a reservoir with a maximum surface area of 980 acres and elevation up to 2,200 feet - Installation of a 7-foot diameter, 500-foot long penstock - Powerhouse to contain two Francis-type turbine-generator units (each 8.8 MW, total 18 MW) - Estimated annual energy generation: 58 GWh - Construction of a substation and a new high voltage transmission line (approx. 1,500 feet) to connect with existing infrastructure - Products/Services Requested: - Dam construction - Francis-type turbine-generator units (2 units, 8.8 MW each) - Penstock (7-foot diameter, 500 feet) - Substation - High voltage transmission line (1,500 feet) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project does not occupy federal land; all land is owned by the state of Alaska or Cook Inlet Region, Inc. - Compliance with FERC rules for comments, protests, and motions to intervene - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Place of Performance: - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, near Glacier View, Alaska

Description

This notice announces the declaration of intention by Chugach Electric Association, Inc. to develop the Caribou Creek Hydropower Project in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. The project involves constructing a concrete-faced rockfill embankment dam on Caribou Creek, creating a reservoir, and installing two Francis-type turbine-generator units with a total capacity of 18 MW. The notice solicits comments, protests, and motions to intervene from interested parties by April 20, 2026, and provides details on filing procedures and contact information.

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