Hydro project one step closer to some diesel-powered Interior communities

A small hydropower project near Tanacross is one step closer to start-up after receiving a half-million dollar federal grant.
The Yerrick Creek Natural Energy Project aims to use renewable energy to replace thousands of gallons a year of diesel fuel used by the region.
Alaska Power and Telephone is partnering with the Village of Tanacross and the local Native Corporation to build a small hydropower project on the Yerrick Creek.
Because the project lies on Native and State-owned lands, project Ma