Tanacross hydropower project nets $500K federal grant

A small hydropower project near Tanacross is one step closer to fruition 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. 
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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 Nati