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HomeMy WebLinkAboutI - AEA ORCA Ocean Beauty Ltr SupportOCEANSEAlfr/SEAFY)ODS. October 6, 2008 John T. Kelsey Chair, AEA Board Alaska Energy Authority 813 West Northern Lights Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99503 Dear Chairman Kelsey, Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC is adding seafood processing capacity in 2009. The availability of reliable power in Cordova has allowed us to sustain and grow our operations in the community. Recent decreases in base rates have added welcome relief to high energy costs, but the rising cost of diesel fuel has more than offset these decreases. As you consider the Orca Diesel Efficiency Upgrade heat recovery unit and the Humpback Creek construction requests, we encourage you to fund both of these projects. The application of excess oil revenues to long term, sustainable energy projects that reduce and eliminate the use of diesel fuel are excellent investments. These two projects are currently under construction and will have and immediate impact on the economic picture in Cordova. Ocean Beauty is one of the largest employers in Cordova, and stabilizing the energy cost in Cordova grows the economy of the community and of the State. Thank you for considering these projects and the immediate, positive impacts they will have during this difficult economic environment. Sincerely, P as Hap Symmonds Plant Manager, Cordova ST. EL-IAS/CORDOVA FACILITY P.Q. BOX 548 • CORDOVA, ALASKA 99574 • (907) 424-7171 • FAX (907) 424-5514 P.O. BOX 70739 • SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98107 • (206) 285-6800 • FAX (206) 286-2581