HomeMy WebLinkAboutREF Grant Walker Lake Hydro Appendix FCIULKAT IINDLUVI VILLAGE
Chilkat Indian Village
32 Chilkat Avenue, Klukwan, AK
HC60 Box 2207, Haines, Ak 99827
Phone: (907) 767-5505
FAX: (907) 767-5518
www.chilkatindianvillage.org
klukwan@chilkat-nsn.gov
USDA Rural Utilities Service
High Energy Cost Grant Program
1400 Independence Av., SW, Stop 1560
Room 5165 — South Building
Washington, DC 20250-1560
July 26, 2012
Subject: Walker Lake Hydra Project Feasibility Study — USDA RUS - HECGP
Application — Letter of Support
Application Review Committee:
This letter is provided in support of the Tlingit-Haida Regional Electrical authority
(THREA) Walker Lake Hydro Electric Feasibility Study RUS-HECGP grant application.
THREA's intention is to displace diesel generation currently operating on the electric
grid that serves Klukwan and Chilkat Valley. As you are aware, the high cost of diesel
fuel creates extremely high and varying costs to the members being served. The cost of
energy for the village of Klukwan and its people is a significant recurring monthly cost,
which affects the community in all aspects of day-to-day operations. We understand that
THREA is working hand -in -hand with our local electric cooperative, IPEC, on this
project to ensure the highest economic benefits flow to our community.
The people of Klukwan require the benefits of stable and lower cost energy sources to
maintain a good standard of living and receive the economic benefits. It is important for
the cooperative members of Klukwan to know that the electric utility is willing to control
their costs wherever practical. The Chilkat Indian Village welcomes and fully supports
this opportunity to implement this beneficial project, and requests the Review Committee
carefully consider the merits of this application. The Village retains the right to oppose
this project in the future if we find that it endangers the health and welfare of our
community.
Sincerely,
ones P. HotC�h, Jr.
Tribal President
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July 26, 2012
USDA -Rural Utilities Service
High Energy Cost Grant Program
1400 Independence Ave, SW, Stop 1560
Room 5165-South Building
Washington, DC 20250-1560
Subject: Walker Lake Hydro Project Feasibility Study -USDA RUS-HE, CGP
Application Review Committee:
This letter is provided in support of the Tlingit-Haida Regional Electrical Authority
(THREA) Walker Lake Hydro Electrical Feasibility Study-RUS-HECGP grant.
THREA's intention is to displace diesel generation currently operating the electric grid
that serves the Village of Klukwan and the upper Chilkat Valley. As you are aware, the high cost
of diesel fuel creates extremely high and varying costs to the members being served. The cost of
energy for all of the customers of the Village of Klukwan and the upper Chillcat Valley is a
significant recurring monthly cost, which affects the community in all aspects of day-to-day
living. We understand that THREA is working hand -in -hand on the Walker Lake hydro project
with our local electric cooperative, Inside Passage Electric Cooperative to ensure maximum
economic benefits flow to the community and its residents.
The people of the Village of Klukwan and the Haines Borough require the benefits of a
stable and low cost energy source to maintain a good standard of living and to be able to receive
economic benefits. It is important for the cooperative members of the Village of Klukwan and the
Haines Borough to know that the electric utility is willing to control their costs whenever
possible. It is heartbreaking to see members of the Chilkoot Indian Association having to decide
each month, do they pay their utility bill or buy food for their family. The Chilkoot Indian
Association welcomes and fully supports this opportunity to implement this beneficial project,
and requests the Review Committee carefully consider the merits of this application.
If you have any questions please call me at (907) 766-2323, or fax your comments to (907) 766-
2365.
Sincere ,
:! avid F. rry Jr
Tribal Administrator
Chilkoot Indian Association
A Federally Recognized Sovereign Indian Tribe
PO Box 490 Haines AK 99827 Phone 907-766-2323 Fax 907-766-2365
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