Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Energy Plan
Project Goal: Through this collaborative process, we seek to identify region-wide energy priorities that could reduce the long-term cost of power and improve energy systems in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. our planning process will prioritize projects that will provide stable, sustainable energy, help the region be more energy efficient, and reduce cost to consumers.
The planning process kicked off on December 10, 2014, with a stakeholder advisory group (SAG) meeting in Bethel. At the meeting, Stakeholders developed the following energy vision to help guide our collaborative work:
YK Delta 20-Year Energy Vision
“Leaders pioneering a unified, creative approach to access abundant, affordable, efficient energy utilizing local resources.”
December 10, 2014 YK Energy Plan Stakeholder Advisory Group
The first task of the regional energy plan was to complete data collection and a resource assessment. This information serves as the foundation of the energy plan. Nuvista contracted with WHPacific to assist in completing this work.
After completion of the data collection and resource assessment, our planning support team at WHPacific and Information Insights developed a draft energy plan. Nuvista shared the draft plan with residents, communities, and organizations throughout the region for feedback and input. The draft plan was finalized in summer 2016. The final regional energy plan (5mb PDF) is available for download.
The YK Delta Regional Energy Plan was made possible by funding from the State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Community and Regional Affairs.