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Community Data Summary

Atka

Overview

Geography

Borough/Census area Aleutians West Census Area
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Energy region (AEA) Aleutians
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Alaska Native Regional Corporation Aleut Corporation
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Latitude, Longitude 52.1961111, -174.2005556
Connected to Road System or Marine Highway? No

Population and Employment

Details
Population (2017) 54
Residents age 16 and over (2016) 45
Residents employed (2016) 35
Unemployment insurance claimants (2016) 4
Population by Age and Sex 2000 2010

Education

Enrollment by School
Number of Schools 1 Total Enrollment 14

Election Districts

House Districts 37
Senate Districts S

Fuel Prices

Diesel

Details
Retail $6.85 per gallon – No. 1, AHFC/DCRA Aug 2018
History
Power Sector $5.29 per gallon – PCE Dec 2014
History

Electricity

Utility

Utility Atka, City of
PCE status PCE Eligible Active

Rates

Details
Residential Rate $0.73 per kWh, Dec 2014
PCE Rate $0.42 per kWh, Dec 2014
Effective Rate $0.31 per kWh, Dec 2014

Fuel

2013
Details
Fuel Type Fuel Used Emissions
Distillate Fuel Oil 9,039 gallons 92 metric tons CO2

Production

2013
Details
Gross Generation 524 MWh
Net Generation: Total 473 MWh
Oil 30 MWh
Hydro 443 MWh

Sales, Revenue and Customers

2013
Details
Customer Type Sales Revenue Customers
Residential 162 MWh $119,000 30
Commercial 145 MWh $106,000 5
Other 114 MWh $84,000 14

Alaska Affordable Energy Model

Climate

Heat Degree Days 8827.509

Goals

Community Goals
  • Continue wind reconnaissance
  • Maintain hydro & use excess electricity for heating
  • Investigate solar powered streetlights
  • Assess renewable energy options for fish plant or for residential heat
Regional Goals
  • Focus on Maintainance and Efficiency of Existing Infrastructure
  • Developing Local Energy Generation with a Focus on Proven, Cost-Effective Technology
  • Maximize Economic Impact with a Focus on Community Viability
  • Address Energy Issues and Common Needs through Collaboration
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