FY2007-25 KEA's Pillar Mountain Wind ProjectA RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
URGING THE ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR TO SECURE
GRANT FUNDING FOR KODIAK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION'S
PILLAR MOUNTAIN WIND PROJECT
WHEREAS, safe, reliable electric energy is an essential service for every resident within the
state; and
WHEREAS, renewable power provides for sustainable future power and cost stability; and
WHEREAS, renewable power is crucial for the environmental health of the state; and
WHEREAS, renewable power projects are in need of capital project funding to move them to the
forefront of future power generation; and
WHEREAS, volatile electric rates have hindered the economic development of many areas of
the state; and
WHEREAS, the development of renewable energy projects in Alaska such as this promotes
Alaska's position in the growing economic market of renewable energy by encouraging in -state
expertise and experience in a field that promises long -term global growth; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska has a need to support the development and enhancement of its
renewable power to promote future expansions, for the benefit of all Alaskans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT the Governor and the Legislature are urged to support a grant for $5,000,000
to Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. for the Pillar Mountain Wind Project.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007
ATTEST:
Nova `M. Javier, CMC, B
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
rough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2007 -25
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Kodiak Electric
Drafted by: Kodiak Electric
Introduced: 02/15/2007
Adopted: 02/15/2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Resolution No. FY2007 -25
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