EventThe Department of Energy approved $150 million of federal aid for the Beluga‑Healy Transmission Project, a second intertie between Fairbanks and Anchorage. Construction is not expected until after 2030, with DOE funds earmarked for engineering, planning and permitting of the $418 million project. The grant comes under the Defense Production Act and a $1 billion energy‑related package approved by President Trump, helping Alaska’s electricity infrastructure upgrade.
The U.S. Department of Energy approved $150 million to help fund a second electrical intertie linking Interior Alaska to the Southcentral region, creating a redundant power link between Fairbanks and Anchorage that could support cheaper renewable power.
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved $150 million to partially fund the Beluga‑Healy Transmission Project, a second electrical intertie that will provide a redundant power link between Fairbanks and Anchorage. Construction is slated to begin after 2030; the total project cost is $418 million.
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