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ENERGY AUTHORITY
September 6, 2012
Dear Interested Alaskan:
With the recent completion of the Southeast Integrated Resource Plan (SEIRP), the
Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) looks forward to continued collaboration with Southeast
Alaska municipalities, organizations and energy developers as they advance plans to
meet future energy needs of the region. As this work moves forward, AEA encourages
parties to build on the information and recommendations contained in the SEIRP. To
facilitate this effort, AEA offers the attached "Next Steps" document for consideration.
The Next Steps document is intended to highlight:
1. AEA's ongoing efforts to assist with the development of regional energy
efficiency programs;
2. The desire to standardize available information on future Southeast hydroelectric
projects;
3. The need to continue to assess possible economic activity that could support an
expanded Southeast electric transmission system;
4. Possible ways to supply alternatives for space heating needs without exhausting
Southeast's hydroelectric capacity; and
5. AEA's increased ability to assist communities that intend to utilize existing state
energy programs.
AEA encourages your thought and input as we continue this important effort.
Sincerely,
ALASKA ENERGY AUTHORITY
Sara Fisher -Goad
Executive Director
akenergyauthority.org
813 West Northern Lights Boulevard Anchorage, Alaska 99503 T 907.771.3000 Toll Free (Alaska Only) 888 300.8534 F 907.771.3044