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July 10, 2023
US Department of Energy
Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas
RE: Letter of Commitment for Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project for DE-FOA-0002970
Dear Department of Energy - Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED):
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is pleased to provide this letter of cost share commitment for
the Kootznoowoo, Inc. (KI) grant application for the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project. AEA has
awarded KI $7,000,000 through the Alaska Renewable Energy Fund (REF) to fund project phases
including feasibility, conceptual design, final design, and construction, with $4$55,317
remaining to be spent. AEA is pleased to commit the remaining $4,855,317 as cash cost share
for KI's application to OCED's Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas - DE-FOA-0002970.
AEA fully supports KI's application for additional DOE funding as needed to construct this
important hydroelectric project which will supply reliable, renewable power to the remote
community of Angoon.
AEA is a public corporation of the State of Alaska with the mission to reduce the cost of energy
in Alaska. AEA is the state's energy office and lead agency for statewide energy policy and
program development. Whether building modern and code -compliant bulk fuel tank farms,
upgrading to high -efficiency generators in rural powerhouse systems or integrating renewable
energy projects, AEA emphasizes community -based project management. AEA's core programs
work to diversify Alaska's energy portfolio, lead energy planning and policy, invest in Alaska's
energy infrastructure, and provide rural Alaska with technical and community assistance.
For many decades, the Alaska Energy Authority has been assisting rural Alaskan villages across
the state with diesel and renewable energy projects ranging from hydro, biomass, wind and
solar to diesel emissions and bulk tank farm projects. AEA's success in AEA's mission is to reduce
the cost of energy in Alaska. To that end, AEA works with nearly every community in the state,
delivering solutions that improve energy safety, reliability and afford ability. This project will
provide year round clean energy to the community of Angoon, reduce diesel fuel use, improve
air quality, and provide power at significantly lower rates.
Regards,
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Curtis W. Thayer
Executive Director
813 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503 • Phone: (907) 771-3000 • Fax: (907) 771-3044 • Email: info@akenergyauthority.org