Alaska-Canada Electrical Intertie Study

The purpose of the study is to facilitate the development of the Southeast electrical intertie through the development of the Alaska-BC intertie for energy export. The export of energy through the Alaska-BC intertie will enable the completion of interties throughout Southeast Alaska including completion of the Swan-Tyee connection. Energy export could lead to the development of a number of hydro-electric projects in many locations in Southeast Alaska meeting domestic power needs and providing a surplus for export. The goal is to provide the energy needed for economic development in southeast Alaska resulting in jobs for Alaskans and providing reliable, less costly alternatives to diesel generated electricity for Alaskan communities.

AEA received word that the BC government has asked British Columbia Transmission Corporation to construct a transmission line that will bring the BC grid/U.S. grid access to within 90 miles of the Alaska Border and 120 miles from the Lake Tyee Power Plant.

• 10-1-2007 BC Press Release - The Northwest Transmission Line
• 10-1-2007 BC Press Release - New Transmission Line will Boost Northern B.C. Economy

Final report of the Alaska-British Columbia (AK-BC) feasibility study dated September 18, 2007, Hatch Energy. AK-BC Intertie Feasibility Study SE Alaska Final Report - September 18, 2007 (32.8mb) -- Appendices (12.9mb) 10-29-07 Northwest Transmission Line Project: Update to Alaska-British Columbia Intertie Project /Advisory Work Group Public Meeting

 

Advisory Work Group	Resource Documents
Meeting Minutes
Contractor Reports and Presentations

James Strandberg, Project Manager
813 West Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 771-3000
jstrandberg@aidea.org