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Ketchikan, AK 99901 � l S F P 10 2012
Phone (907) 228-5603 AIDEA
Fax (907) 225-5075 EA
September 7, 2012
Mr. Shawn Calfa
Grants Administrator
Alaska Energy Authority
813 Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99503
Dear Mr. Calfa:
Re: Letter of Support for Renewable —Energy Fund Grant (Round VI)
SEAPA Hydropower Surplus to Stored Hydrogen Feasibility Study
I am writing to you on behalf of the City of Ketchikan d/b/a Ketchikan Public Utilities.
It is my understanding that The Southeast Alaska Power Agency (`SEAPA') is preparing
grant applications to study the feasibility of hydrogen production and storage as an
alternative to underutilized hydro.
The Southeast Region has experienced significant winter load growth, which has
caused, and will continue to cause, both energy and capacity shortages. The shortages
are currently met with diesel-electric generation that is dispatched at a cost differential of
four -to -one over the current hydro cost. Many benefits could be realized if it is
determined that hydrogen production and storage is feasible for this region. The City of
Ketchikan d/b/a Ketchikan Public Utilities supports SEAPA's efforts in studying the
feasibility of turning its surplus hydro into stored hydrogen as a source of energy.
Should you have any questions on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
Very truly yours,
Karl R. Amylon
General Manager
cc Tim McConnell, Electric Division Manager
Andrew Donato, Electric Division Engineering Manager
Charlie Freeman, Ketchikan SEAPA Board Member
Ray Matiashowski, Lobbyist: