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Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project: A New Energy Future
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Alaskas Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project: A New Look at a Stalled Giant
The Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project, once stalled due to high costs, is now a viable option as natural gas prices soar and federal tax credits slash capital costs. This massive dam could power the Railbelt grid, displacing gas power, boosting grid reliability, and storing energy for wind and solar. Despite past dam projects impacts, modern designs offer better fish passage and flows. Alaska could test private interest with a simple request for proposals, keeping options open for a stable energy future.
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