Feds approve $150 million for second power link between Interior and Southcentral Alaska

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 501

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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The U.S. Department of Energy said on Monday that it has approved $150 million to partially fund a second electrical intertie between Southcentral Alaska and the Interior.

When built, the Beluga-Healy Transmission Project would result in a redundant power link between Fairbanks and Anchorage, increasing the ability of power companies to use the cheapest electricity possible, even if it’s coming from the opposite end of the railbelt.

Construction isn’t expected until after …

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