DECD0000064

This project plans to construct a run-of-the-river hydroelectric facility with a diversion structure, pipeline, powerhouse, and electric transmission line in Old Harbor, Alaska.

It is anticipated that the project will be capable of generating about 3,470 MWH of energy annually and offset diesel fuel use at the local power plant by 95%, enabling a year-round reliable energy source.

Old Harbor is a remote Alutiiq tribal village on Kodiak Island, Alaska, approximately 50 air miles from the nearest social services in the city of Kodiak.

There are nearly 200 residents in Old Harbor and 83% are Native Alaskans who rely on a subsistence diet, collecting berries, fish, and game meat for food.

According to the Denali Commission, 88% of residents live below the federal poverty line, with a median household income of $13,181, and experience disproportionally higher cost energy bills.

As part of its community benefits plan, the Alutiiq Tribe and project partners will work to ensure stable sources of clean water and energy while reducing the negative health impacts of using diesel fuel.

The Tribe intends to sell hydropower generated through the project to local utilities for 80% of the avoided cost of a gallon of diesel fuel.

The project will ensure energy security and will provide benefits to each household.

The Old Harbor hydroelectric project seeks to demonstrate a tribal ownership business model that may be replicable in 209 similar rural villages within the region.

Alutiiq Tribe Of Old Harbor

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: 1. HYDRO GENERATION. IN OLD HARBOR, ALASKA, CONSTRUCT A 0.26 MW RUN-OF-RIVER HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY INCLUDING A 11,500-FOOT ACCESS TRAIL, DIVERSION STRUCTURE, TURBINE, POWERHOUSE, AND 6,550 FEET OF 12.5-KV ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE. 2. COMMUNITY BENEFITS. FOR THE CITY OF OLD HARBOR, REDUCE USE OF DIESEL FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION BY OVER 70% AND ADD A STABLE SOURCE OF REVENUE AND LOCAL JOBS FOR PROJECT MAINTENANCE.

81.255 - Clean Energy Demonstrations

Department of Energy (DOE)

Old Harbor Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, Alaska United States

City-Wide

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0002970)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 841% from $1,061,636 to $9,993,934.