Galena Electric Power - a Situational Analysis

Authors

• Robert E. Chaney
• Steve Colt
• Ronald A. Johnson
• Richard W. Wies
• Gregory J. White

Files

Description

The purpose of the investigation is to compare the economics of various electrical power generation options for the City of Galena. Options were assessed over a 30-year project period, beginning in 2010, and the final results were compared on the basis of residential customer electric rates ($/kWh). Galena’s electric utility currently generates power using internal combustion diesel engines and generator sets. Nearby, there is an exposed coal seam, which might provide fuel for a power plant. Contributions to the energy mix might come from solar, municipal solid waste, or wood. The City has also been approached by Toshiba, Inc., as a demonstration site for a small (Model 4S) nuclear reactor power plant. The Yukon River is possibly a site for in-river turbines for hydroelectric power. This report summarizes the comparative economics of various energy supply options.

Publication Date

4-17-2004

Keywords

generation options, Galena, energy mix, economic comparison, utility rates

Recommended Citation

Chaney, Robert E.; Colt, Steve; Johnson, Ronald A.; Wies, Richard W.; and White, Gregory J., "Galena Electric Power - a Situational Analysis" (2004). Reports. 364.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaa_iser_reports/364

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/12172