HomeMy WebLinkAboutAEA Statement of InterestStatement of Interest
In Developing an Alaskan
Altemative-Renewable Energy or Energy Efficiency Project
Project Title: Archangel Hydroelectric Project
Organization: Jill Reese Investments and Green Power Development
Contact Name: Dan Hertrich
Address: 1503 W. 33 m Avenue, Suite 310
Phone Number: 907-258-2420
Fax: 907-258-2419
City: Anchorage I State: AK I Zip Code: 99503 Email: dan@polarconsult.net
Instructions: Complete the information requested on this page. On page two, provide the following information:
• At the top left, enter the Project Name with the Contact Name with the Contact name under it on the next line.
• Respond to the following:;
1. State the problem being addressed by this project.
2. List the program objectives.
3. What will be the impact to Alaska if this project is successful? That is, can the project be extended to other locations or
applications?
4. Give a brief statement of your work plan.
5. Any other pertinent information, e.g., review processes the project has been through, fundinQ match-if any, etc.
Executive Project Description (Highlights of project)
The Archangel Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-river hydroelectric project located in Hatcher Pass on
Archangel Creek. The project would have 490 feet of gross head, a design flow of 60 cfs, and a
peak output of 1.7 MW. Average annual energy from the project would be 7,700 MWh. Power
would be sold to Mata.nuska Electric Association. Funding for the powerline line extension to the
Motherlode Logde (powerhouse site] is required to begin permitting, design, and construction. To
date, project surveying, feasibility, and conceptual design have been completed.
Project Cost Estimate & Schedule
a) Design Costs
b) Land, Right-of-way
c) Administration
d) Construction
e) Equipment
f) Other
TOTAL
Other Participants
300000
50000
70000
5500000
500000
6420000
Duration of Activity Type of Project under Consideration
months)
12
12
24
6
18
36
36
~ Alternative Energy
D Feasibility
~ Design
~ Construction
D Other (describe),
D Energy Efficiency
D Resource Assessment
D Prototype
D Operations
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Project Title: Archangel Hydroelectric Project
Organization: Jill Reese Investments and Green Power Development
Detailed Project Statement:
Project Access:
The project would be accessed from the existing Fern Mine Road. A construction trail would be built from the Lower Fern
Mine Road approximately 650 feet to the intake location. A construction trail would continue from the intake
approximately 7,750 feet to the powerhouse.
Project Intake:
The project intake would consist of a small diversion structure across Archangel Creek near the confluence with Reed
Creek. Project water would be diverted into a desanding box that would filter the water to remove any gravel, sand, silt, or
organic detritus harmful to the turbines. The desanding box would be designed to handle approximately 60 cubic feet per
second (cfs) of water, and would be designed to blend into the natural surroundings.
Project Penstock:
The penstock would likely consist of 36" diameter high density polyethylene (HOPE) plastic pipe and 10 gauge steel pipe.
Conduit to run secondary power and controls wiring to the intake would be buried along with the penstock.
Project Powerhouse and Tailrace:
The project powerhouse would be located near the outlet of Archangel Creek into the Little Susitna River. The
powerhouse would be painted to blend into surrounding vegetation. The tailrace would be constructed of native materials
and would return project water to Archangel Creek.
Transmission Line:
The project transmission line would be a 7,200 volt 3 phase line. The transmission line would be buried where feasible.
The line would parallel the eXisting footpath along the Little Susitna River approximately 2,500 feet to Fishhook Road near
the Motherlode Lodge. From there, the line would parallel Fishhook Road south for approximately 2.7 miles until it
reached the existing Matanuska Electric Association distribution line.