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Hydropower on the Railbelt: Bradley Lake’s Next Chapter

Hydropower on the Railbelt: Bradley Lake’s Next Chapter16 dec 202529 min

In this episode, Curtis Thayer, executive director of Alaska Energy Authority, discusses the upcoming Dixon Diversion Project at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric facility, along with Bradley Lake in general. The conversation covers the history and significance of Bradley Lake, its funding and expansion plans, the importance of grid resilience, and innovative construction techniques for the Dixon Diversion, among many other topics. Thayer emphasizes the Bradley Lake project's impact on the...