Heat and Electrical Upgrades
| Environmental Impact Statement
Overview
Welcome
Welcome to the official website for the Environmental Impact Statement addressing Heat and Electrical Upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska (HEU EIS). This website was created to share information about the Proposed Action and provide an opportunity for the public to get involved and stay informed.
Project Overview
The Department of the Army (Army) is analyzing the need for heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
The Army announced the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on February 10, 2023, as part of the environmental planning process. The Final EIS analyzes and evaluates reasonable and feasible heat and electric alternatives, potential environmental impacts, key issues of concern, and responds to comments received on the Draft EIS.
The Army determined that further analysis was warranted prior to issuing a record of decision and is now preparing a Supplemental EIS.
Heat and power need to support more than 400 facilities across the 9-million-square-foot Garrison. The U.S. Army Alaska generates most of its own electricity by burning coal at a central heat and power plant (CHPP), which has been in use since 1945.
Both the Final and Supplemental EIS are prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) to evaluate potential environmental impacts that could result from the four alternatives.
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Public Involvement
Public involvement is a fundamental part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Supplemental EIS Public Notice
January 27, 2025
The Department of the Army published notice that a Supplemental EIS is being prepared. The Supplemental EIS is addressing changes in the conditions that are analyzed in the FEIS, most notably changes in the supply of natural gas in Alaska.
A public comment period will be announced later in 2025, when the Supplemental EIS is available for review.
Notice of Availability of the Final EIS
February 10, 2023
The Department of the Army issued a Notice of Availability of the Final EIS as part of the environmental planning process to address heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Final EIS evaluates reasonable alternatives, potential environmental impacts, and key issues of concern and responds to comments received on the Draft EIS.
Amended Notice of Availability for the Draft EIS Comment Period
December 23, 2020 through February 22, 2021
The Department of the Army issued an Amended Notice of Availability for the continued availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as part of the environmental planning process to address heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Draft EIS evaluates reasonable alternatives, potential environmental impacts, and key issues of concern.
Notice of Availability for the Draft EIS Comment Period
October 9, 2020 through December 8, 2020
The Department of the Army issued a Notice of Availability of the Draft EIS as part of the environmental planning process to address heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Draft EIS evaluates reasonable alternatives, potential environmental impacts, and key issues of concern.
A Draft EIS Telephone Public Meeting was held on Monday, November 9, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Scoping Period for the Proposed Heat and Electrical Upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska
July 22, 2019 through August 21, 2019
The Department of the Army issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an EIS to assess the potential impacts of heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
A Public Scoping Meeting was held on Thursday, August 8, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carlson Center, Pioneer Room, located on 2010 2nd Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska.
