Nelchina Copper Valley Grid
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Utilities for Service Area(s):

Grid: Copper Valley Grid

PCE Status: Ineligible

Power Plants (5):

  • Allison Creek Hydro
  • Glennallen
  • Solomon Gulch
  • Valdez
  • Valdez Cogen

Rates


Residential Rate (2021)
$0.34/kWh
Commercial Rate (2021)
$0.28/kWh

Production


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Plant Net Generation (MWh) Fuel Type Code Fuel Type Name Month Year
Allison Creek Hydro 1780.2 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 1 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1481.3 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 2 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1420.6 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 3 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1253.1 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 4 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1552.5 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 5 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1671.5 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 6 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1488.3 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 7 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1404.3 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 8 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1151.9 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 9 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1182.0 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 10 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1385.3 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 11 2021
Allison Creek Hydro 1780.1 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 12 2021
Glennallen 649.7 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 1 2021
Glennallen 719.4 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2 2021
Glennallen 778.1 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 3 2021
Glennallen 747.9 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 4 2021
Glennallen 387.3 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 5 2021
Glennallen 519.9 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 6 2021
Glennallen 508.1 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 7 2021
Glennallen 732.8 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 8 2021
Glennallen 949.1 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 9 2021
Glennallen 942.9 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 10 2021
Glennallen 736.2 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 11 2021
Glennallen 818.4 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 12 2021
Solomon Gulch 4177.1 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 1 2021
Solomon Gulch 3475.7 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 2 2021
Solomon Gulch 3333.4 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 3 2021
Solomon Gulch 2940.3 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 4 2021
Solomon Gulch 3642.7 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 5 2021
Solomon Gulch 3922.1 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 6 2021
Solomon Gulch 3492.1 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 7 2021
Solomon Gulch 3295.1 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 8 2021
Solomon Gulch 2702.7 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 9 2021
Solomon Gulch 2773.5 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 10 2021
Solomon Gulch 3250.5 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 11 2021
Solomon Gulch 4176.8 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 12 2021
Valdez 278.7 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 1 2021
Valdez 308.6 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2 2021
Valdez 333.8 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 3 2021
Valdez 320.8 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 4 2021
Valdez 166.2 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 5 2021
Valdez 223.0 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 6 2021
Valdez 218.0 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 7 2021
Valdez 314.3 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 8 2021
Valdez 407.1 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 9 2021
Valdez 404.5 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 10 2021
Valdez 315.8 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 11 2021
Valdez 351.1 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 12 2021
Valdez Cogen 1955.0 WO Waste Oil 1 2021
Valdez Cogen 2164.8 WO Waste Oil 2 2021
Valdez Cogen 2341.2 WO Waste Oil 3 2021
Valdez Cogen 2250.5 WO Waste Oil 4 2021
Valdez Cogen 1165.5 WO Waste Oil 5 2021
Valdez Cogen 1564.6 WO Waste Oil 6 2021
Valdez Cogen 1529.0 WO Waste Oil 7 2021
Valdez Cogen 2205.0 WO Waste Oil 8 2021
Valdez Cogen 2855.9 WO Waste Oil 9 2021
Valdez Cogen 2837.4 WO Waste Oil 10 2021
Valdez Cogen 2215.4 WO Waste Oil 11 2021
Valdez Cogen 2462.7 WO Waste Oil 12 2021
Plant Net Generation (MWh) Fuel Type Code Fuel Type Name Year
Allison Creek Hydro 17551 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 2021
Glennallen 8490 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2021
Solomon Gulch 41182 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 2021
Valdez 3642 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2021
Valdez Cogen 25547 WO Waste Oil 2021

Capacity


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Plant Capacity (MW) Fuel Type Code Fuel Type Name Year
Allison Creek Hydro 6.5 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 2021
Glennallen 9.2 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2021
Solomon Gulch 12.0 WAT Water at Hydroelectric Turbine 2021
Valdez 8.6 DFO Distillate Fuel Oil 2021
Valdez Cogen 5.3 WO Waste Oil 2021

Bulk Fuel Facilities


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Fuel Delivery Methods
Barge Delivery
Plane Delivery
Road Delivery
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Facility Name Number of Tanks Total Capacity (gal) Gasoline Capacity (gal) Diesel Capacity (gal) Av Gas Capacity (gal) Jet Fuel Capacity (gal) Other Fuel Capacity (gal) Barge Delivery Plane Delivery Road Delivery Inspected by USCG Fuel Supplier Recommendations by AEA Distance to Barge Mooring (miles) Data Source Report
DOT&PF Nelchina MS 2 4500 2500 2000 No No Yes No DEC

Sales, Revenue & Customers


Reported by: Copper Valley Elec Assn Inc
Total Sales (2021)

84,807 MWh

Total Customers (2021)

3,908

Total Revenue (2021)

$26,980,000

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Customer Type Customers Sales (Mwh) Revenue ($) Year
Residential 3,081 15,912 $5,370,000 2021
Commercial 874 68,896 $19,533,000 2021
Total 3,908 84,807 $26,980,000 2021

Fuel Prices


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FIPS Fuel Type Price Type Source Season Year Price (USD)
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2005 $2.99
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2005 $3.15
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2006 $3.19
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2006 $2.96
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2007 $3.60
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2007 $3.10
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2007 $3.69
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2007 $3.60
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2008 $5.13
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2008 $5.15
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2008 $4.85
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2008 $4.89
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2009 $4.04
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2009 $3.78
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2009 $3.85
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2009 $3.73
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2010 $4.13
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2010 $3.93
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2010 $3.90
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2010 $4.18
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2011 $5.04
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2011 $5.00
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2011 $4.47
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2011 $4.19
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2012 $4.95
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2012 $4.81
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2013 $5.18
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2013 $4.86
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2013 $5.14
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2013 $4.98
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2014 $4.92
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2014 $5.54
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2014 $4.79
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2014 $5.07
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2015 $4.80
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2015 $3.86
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2015 $4.87
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2015 $4.55
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2016 $3.31
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2016 $4.02
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2016 $3.44
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2016 $4.09
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2017 $3.97
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2017 $3.30
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2017 $3.98
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2017 $3.48
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2018 $4.32
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2018 $4.01
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2018 $3.92
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2018 $3.51
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2019 $3.92
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2019 $4.50
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2019 $4.39
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2019 $3.89
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2020 $2.95
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2020 $3.73
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2020 $3.89
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2020 $4.42
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2021 $3.68
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2021 $4.07
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2021 $3.19
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2021 $3.59
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2022 $5.98
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2022 $6.02
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2022 $4.95
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2022 $4.16
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2023 $5.32
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2023 $5.69
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2023 $5.62
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2023 $5.52
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2024 $5.48
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2024 $5.25
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2024 $5.28
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2024 $5.29
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Summer 2025 $5.09
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Summer 2025 $4.80
0252915 Heating fuel Regional DCRA Winter 2025 $4.77
0252915 Gasoline Regional DCRA Winter 2025 $4.99

Geography


Community Nelchina
Borough None (in the Unorganized Borough)
Census Area Copper River Census Area
Regional Corporation Ahtna Alaska Native Regional Corporation
Grid Copper Valley Grid
Latitude, Longitude 61.9898422 , -146.77891647
School District(s)
  • Copper River School District (REAA)

Transportation


Last Updated: 2023-08-24
Transportation Methods
Airport
Harbor Dock
State Ferry
Cargo Barge
Road Connection
Coastal

The community lies on the Glenn Highway and accesses the statewide road system. There are several air strips in the area. Snow machining is a prevalent local means of transportation.

Legislative Districts


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District Name As of Date
36 Copper River Basin/Delta/Tok/Yukon Drainage 2022-05-24
Senate District As of Date
R 2022-05-24

Population


Estimated Population (2023): 106 (±72)
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This chart shows estimated gender distribution with margin of error included in the labels.

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Start Year End Year Geo Source Estimated Total Population Margin of Error Total Population Estimated Age Under 5 Margin of Error Age Under 5 Estimated Age 5-9 Margin of Error Age 5-9 Estimated Age 10-14 Margin of Error Age 10-14 Estimated Age 15-19 Margin of Error Age 15-19 Estimated Age 20-24 Margin of Error Age 20-24 Estimated Age 25-34 Margin of Error Age 25-34 Estimated Age 35-44 Margin of Error Age 35-44 Estimated Age 45-54 Margin of Error Age 45-54 Estimated Age 55-59 Margin of Error Age 55-59 Estimated Age 60-64 Margin of Error Age 60-64 Estimated Age 65-74 Margin of Error Age 65-74 Estimated Age 75-84 Margin of Error Age 75-84 Estimated Age 85+ Margin of Error Age 85+ Estimated Median Age Margin of Error Median Age Estimated Under 18 Margin of Error Under 18 Estimated 18 Plus Margin of Error 18 Plus Estimated 21 Plus Margin of Error 21 Plus Estimated 62 Plus Margin of Error 62 Plus Estimated 65 Plus Margin of Error 65 Plus Estimated Total Margin of Error Total Estimated Male Margin of Error Male Estimated Female Margin of Error Female
2019 2023 P 106 72 0 10 0 10 24 23 16 15 0 10 0 10 17 22 34 27 0 10 0 10 15 23 0 10 0 10 39 9 40 38 66 49 66 49 15 23 15 23 106 72 40 32 66 45
2018 2022 P 135 80 0 10 0 10 27 20 17 12 0 10 0 10 40 35 34 26 0 10 17 24 0 10 0 10 0 10 39 3 44 33 91 60 91 60 17 24 0 10

Income


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start_year end_year e_households_total e_household_median_income e_household_inc_under_10000 e_household_inc_10000_14999 e_household_inc_15000_24999 e_household_inc_25000_34999 e_household_inc_35000_49999 e_household_inc_50000_74999 e_household_inc_75000_99999 e_household_inc_100000_149999 e_household_inc_150000_199999 e_household_inc_200000_plus
2007 2011 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0
2008 2012 19 80125 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 10 0 0
2009 2013 18 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 10 0 0
2010 2014 28 40417 0 0 0 13 0 6 0 9 0 0
2011 2015 39 41964 0 0 0 14 0 7 8 10 0 0
2012 2016 31 54063 0 0 0 8 0 0 12 11 0 0
2013 2017 31 0 0 0 7 0 0 14 0 10 0
2014 2018 38 0 0 0 7 0 0 13 4 14 0
2015 2019 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 4 14 0
2016 2020 72 121400 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 8 14 0
2017 2021 57 128980 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 6 0 13
2018 2022 40 0 0 34 0 0 0 0 6 0 0
2019 2023 42 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
start_year end_year e_per_capita_income m_per_capita_income e_pop_below_poverty m_pop_below_poverty e_pop_of_poverty_det m_pop_of_poverty_det
2007 2011
2008 2012 14716 7297 0 10 80 82
2009 2013 13674 7593 0 9 85 81
2010 2014 8549 4185 36 45 124 80
2011 2015 9146 4342 38 50 170 97
2012 2016 7783 5313 35 49 144 109
2013 2017 21797 12520 33 45 125 87
2014 2018 22861 12916 39 54 171 115
2015 2019 32193 9816 0 9 116 114
2016 2020 33894 13349 0 10 230 141
2017 2021 36638 14187 0 10 198 121
2018 2022 45579 19224 0 10 135 80
2019 2023 31790 18746 0 10 106 72