HomeMy WebLinkAboutCircuit Rider Fact Sheet 04-01-2019-CCIRCUIT RIDER
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CURRENT STATUS
During the first quarter of calendar year 2019 and in accordance with 3 AAC 108.220 the
Circuit Rider (CR) and Rural Electric Utility Workers (REUW) provided real time remote
assistance and training via phone and SCADA to the following communities:
APRIL 2019
CR and REUW traveled to the village and provided utility onsite training and assistance to:
AVTEC Chenega Bay, Chitina, Karluk, King Cove, Larsen Bay, Port Lions, and Tuluksak.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Under 3 AAC 108.200 ‐ 240 the Alaska Energy Authority’s Circuit Rider program provides
eligible utilities with technical assistance to improve the efficiency, safety, and reliability of
their energy infrastructure and helps reduce the risk and severity of emergency conditions.
AEA staff instruct the rural utility operators and managers in the proper operations and
maintenance of their generation and distribution infrastructure. Generation includes
conventional diesel and alternative sources like hydro and wind. Technical staff can help with
diagnosing and troubleshooting through real time remote monitoring, or provide onsite
training, technical consultation, assistance and minor repairs. The program does not replace
the utility’s necessary operations and maintenance budget or provide funding for major
repairs or reconstruction of utility systems.
AEA annually evaluates the utilities needs under the Circuit Rider program. The program
manager and Circuit Rider technician review the needs and requests and in coordination with
other information respond accordingly.
This program is available for rural Alaska communities with a population between 20 and
2,000. The utility’s ability to pay for assistance from other sources is considered. The utilities
are encouraged to have power plant operators who have: knowledge of the local power
system; are able to communicate effectively; are available during onsite visits; and the ability
to maintain written performance logs. To reduce the programs travel expenses the utilities
are encouraged to use email, phone calls and have a remotely accessible Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Current funding is from both the State of Alaska and Denali Commission.
ACEP
Akhoik
Akiak
Akiachak
Angoon
ANTHC
Arctic Village
Atmautluak
AVTEC
Beaver
Buckland
Central
Chefornak
Chenega Bay
Chignik Bay
Chitina
Circle
Chuathbaluk
Clarks Point
Crooked Creek
Diomede
Egegik
Elfin Cove
Fort Yukon
Galena
Golovin
Hooper Bay
Hughes
Igiugig
IPEC
Karluk
Kipnuk
Koliganek
Kongiganak
Koyukuk
Kwethluk
Kwigillingok
Larsen Bay
Levelock
Manokotak
Metarvik
MKEC
Napakiak
New Halen
Newtok
Nikolai
Nulato
Nunam Iqua
Ouzinkie
Pedro Bay
Pelican
Perryville
Port Heiden
Ruby
Sleetmute
StoneyRiver
St. George
SWAMC
Takotna
Tenakee Springs
Tuluksak
Venetie
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FOR MORE INFO
CONTACT:
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AKENERGYAUTHORITY.ORG
907.771.3000
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