Doc Meister - Power Generation & Distribution

for Kotlik Community Development Plan

Power Generation & Distribution (ID: 2081)

DESCRIPTION:

A new City Generation Plant with 4 new generators (2 each @ 275kw and 2 @ 420kw) and electronics to sense electrical need was completed in 2002. The plant was constructed on steel pilings elevated above the flood line. The plant has an underground fuel supply line from the new bulk fuel storage tank facility.

Funding was secured from Denali Commission, EPA and the State of Alaska for the $2.06 million project.

Electricity is provided by the City owned diesel generation plant and it has single and three phase capability. Rates are $0.40 kw residential and $0.60 for commercial usage. The State of Alaska Power Cost Equalization (PCE) program provides a subsidy to residential users.

The grey tank pictured above is the City's water holding tank for the new water treatment plant which is not visible as it is opposite the generator plant. The white tank partially visible is also atop piling is the intermediate tank connected to the underground supply line from the tank farm and it services the generator plant and four other day tanks to City and School owned buildings.

Name of Infrastructure: City Generation Plant
Year Built: 2002

OWNERSHIP, OPERATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT:

Name of Owner: City of Kotlik
Name of Operator(s): Christopher Hunt and Francis Hunt
General Condition of Infrastructure: Excellent

COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES:

We are not aware of any compliance problems as this plant was constructed at the same time as the new tank farm and all federal, state and coast guard requirements were adhered to.

FUTURE NEEDS:

As Reviewed and Approved by the Kotlik Planning Board 2006

ST, MT, or LT ST

Local Lead Agency: City of Kotlik

Future Needs: The City needs to upgrage the power poles as some are leaning to one side and others are getting old and rotten. New City lights are also needed.

Possible Funding Source(s): Rural Electrification Agency, HUD, State of Alaska, Denali Commission.