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PO BOX 94 CANTWELL, AK 99729 (907) 768-2591 (FAX) 768-1111
September 10, 2013
Shawn Calla, Grant Manager
Alaska Energy Authority
813 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Dear Mr. Calfa:
The Native Village of Cantwell held a Cantwell Tribal Meeting on September 81h, 2013
and at this meeting it was determined that the village supports initial investigation of a
hydro project at Carlo Creek by performing a reconnaissance study. This project could
provide many benefits to the village and also to the Cantwell Community and the Denali
Borough.
Carlo Creek drains approximately 12 square miles of the Alaska Range. The proposed
run -of -river hydro project would divert an estimated 50 cfs from Carlo Creek at an
elevation of approximately 2,700 feet, divert it through an approximately 6,000 to 10,000
foot long penstock to a powerhouse in the vicinity of the Parks Highway at an elevation
of 2,000 to 2,200 feet. Estimated installed capacity is 1.5 MW, and annual energy
generation is estimated at 5,256,000 kWh per year.
We have included letters of support for this project from several local governments,
businesses, and community organizations. Please contact me if you have questions and
thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Rene Nicklie, President
Native Village of Cantwell
hallvc@mtaonline.net