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Juneau homeowners' and some renters' electricity rates will likely quintuple next month. The city's electric utility will resort to running on diesel as the result of an avalanche Wednesday morning that cut hydroelectric power to the area.
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Avalanche knocks out hydro power
Avalanche knocks out hydro power
Courtesy Of Mike Laudert / Alaska Electric Light & Power Co.
Massive slide: An aerial photo taken Wednesday shows the avalanche area, where several shoots of snow and debris reached water level in Speel Arm.
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