HomeMy WebLinkAboutJeff Wilson Tenakee Springs Hydro Power Letter (9-10-12)October 10, 2012
Mr. Art Bloom
Vice Mayor, Hydro Project Manager
PO Box 52
City of Tenakee Springs
Tenakee Springs, Alaska 99841
RE: Tenakee Springs Indian River Hydroelectric Project
Dear Mr. Bloom:
We are writing to support Tenakee Springs’ efforts to secure funding for the Indian River hydro
project. This project is an excellent example of responsible, sustainable use of our local
resources. Once complete, this project will supply 80 to 90% of Tenakee Spring’s annual
electricity needs, displacing approximately 31,400 gallons of fuel used annually for electricity
generation.
In addition to reducing the amount of fuel burned in Tenakee and reducing the amount of noise
from the diesel power plant, this project will help stabilize and lower electric rates in Tenakee
Springs, lowering the cost of living in the community and making local businesses more viable.
This in turn will help make Tenakee a more stable, sustainable community.
Please let us know how we can help to further support this important Tenakee Springs and
Southeast Alaska project?
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Wilson
P.O. Box 51
Tenakee Springs, AK 99841