For almost two months Juneau residents were without hydro-power, which raised the average utility rate by nearly 5-percent. Photo courtesy SuprerViewer Ronda N. Click here to view the original.
Story Created:
Jun 2, 2008 at 11:15 AM AKDT
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Jun 2, 2008 at 11:15 AM AKDT
Power is flowing from the Snettisham hydro dam once again. With a return back to the renewable energy source, Juneau residents will no longer face the temporary increased cost of living brought on by diesel generators.
Since the disabling of transmission lines and towers by an avalanche, Alaska Electric Light & Power has been supplying the entire city on electricity generated by diesel since mid-April.
Scott Willis of AELP said taking the generators off line sooner than originally expected would result in much lower rates during the second month of the emergency cost of power adjustment.
