What happens when a region that relies on consistent rainfall to generate electricity is struck by drought?
"Tyee Lake"
After a prolonged drought, depleted Southeast Alaska hydroelectric lakes are still recovering
Some Southeast Alaska communities were forced to rely on diesel power for an extended time after drought diminished reservoir levels.
Electricity conservation still urged to refill Southeast hydro lakes
Both Wrangell and Petersburg ran diesel generators this winter to make up for dwindling hydro reservoirs in the midst of an ongoing drought.
Southeast Alaska hydro facility transfer to SEAPA nearly done
Ketchikan-based Southeast Alaska Power Agency will take over running operations of Tyee Lake plant.