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September 3, 2010
Mr. Bradley W. Evans, Chief Executive Officer
Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 196300
Anchorage, AK 99519-6300
Re: Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Evans:
Golden Valley Electric Association supports Chugach's Alaska Energy Authority renewable
energy grant application for funding to perform preliminary routing and design of a transmission
line to bring renewable geothermal energy from Mt. Spurr to the Railbelt grid.
A successful geothermal development at Mt. Spurr would provide region -wide benefits including
reducing the use of fossil fuel for electric generation, reducing carbon emissions, diversifying the
generation mix and adding a power supply that is not subject to volatile price swings.
In summary, a transmission line is essential to deliver this power to the Railbelt, it is timely to
begin routing and design work, and a grant for this purpose is a prudent use of State funds.
Sincerely,
President & CEO