Pilgrim Hot Springs Project Future of Pilgrim Hot Springs Community Supported Agriculture Monday, March 16, 2015 5pm to 7pm Location: UAF NW Campus Conference Room The Chena Hot Springs Resort hydroponic greenhouse grows produce year-round utilizing heat from the hot springs. Photo credit Denise Ferree, Chena Hot Springs Resort. Speakers: Gwen Holdmann, Director Alaska Center for Energy and Power & Rob Bensin, Manager Renewable Energy Projects Bering Straits Development Corporation Please join us for a conversation about developing a community supported agriculture (CSA) program at Pilgrim Hot Springs. This project would be developed in parallel to other potential development at the site, including export of geothermal power to supply Nome’s electric grid. Join us to: • Learn about community supported agriculture, and ideas for taking advantage of local geothermal energy to supply produce to Nome and other communities in the region. • Get an update on the geothermal resource evaluation of the site, and the possibility of supplying geothermal power to the NJUS grid. • Provide input on future development of the site. • Let us know if you are interested in getting involved through volunteering or joining a CSA! Presentation organized by For more information on the Pilgrim Hot Springs Project, visit ACEP’s website and view our projects section. acep.uaf.edu UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. (907) 474-5402
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