What's New?
Why are we short on Hydroelectric Energy in 2008?
Wind Power
Sitka Wind Speed Chart: This chart displays wind speeds throughout the Sitka Region.
For Further information regarding this Renewable Energy in Sitka please see the Wind Resource: Sitka Harbor Mountain report.
Power Supply Status
The current status as of May 1st until further notice is Green, electric energy use is unrestricted. For more information please refer to the Power Supply Update.
The Electric Department has implemented a color coded Power Supply Risk Level to communicate to the public regarding our current status on Power Generation. The Risk Level will follow the same concept as Traffic Lights. (Proceed/Caution/Stop)
Red-Stop Using Electric Heat: It is certain that significant supplemental diesel generation will be required this year. Please switch to alternate heat source. (Oil, Wood, Etc.)
Yellow- Caution Using Electric Heat:There is a high risk of significant supplemental diesel generation will be required this year. As a precautionary measure please conserve on the use of electric energy.
Green- Proceed Using Electric Heat: There is a low risk that significant supplemental diesel generation will be required this year.
