Snow Can Cripple Juneau’s Power System

A year ago, sliding snow severed the capital city from low-cost hydroelectric power for 21 days, forcing Juneau’s utility company to burn expensive diesel fuel. The January 2009 avalanche was the second in a year along the Snettisham transmission line.

Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau

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