SEWARD – FISH for the FUTURE SEALIFE CENTER FUNDRAISER 

FISH for the FUTURE SEALIFE CENTER FUNDRAISER will be held and will feature artist RAY TROLL. Join honored guests and Alaskan luminaries for this special event celebrating fisheries, marine education, and those who depend on Alaska’s ocean ecosystems. Two days. Enjoy charter fishing, music, special programs, and gourmet food and drink! Fish shipping sponsored by FedEx.

For more information, email Amy Haddow, call (907) 224-6304, or go to Alaska Sealife.

Web Tutorial using Google Earth 

TUTORIAL: USING WEB-BASED AND GOOGLE EARTH MAPS OF PROJECTED CLIMATE CHANGE IN ALASKA is the topic for the next Alaska Climate Teleconference to be held from 10 to 11am Alaska Local Time. Nancy Fresco, Network Coordinator for Scenarios Network for Alaska Planning and Katie Kennedy, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the University of Alaska Geography Program will lead the discussion. The University of Alaska, Scenarios Network for Alaska Planning (SNAP) provides quick and easy access to a wide range of climate projections for the state of Alaska at a 2km resolution. Data and maps are available for download in web-based and Google Earth formats. These maps show projected changes in temperature, precipitation, growing season length, freeze-up date and thaw date, and include documentation of uncertainties. Join this tutorial to learn how to view, interpret and download available data and maps and discuss upcoming SNAP products. Participants will need to download Google Earth onto their computer before the teleconference tutorial (link to download).

To participate: Log-In to the Alaska Climate Teleconference:
1) With a regular telephone dial: 1-800-893-8850.
2) When prompted, enter the PIN code: 7531823.
PLEASE MUTE YOUR PHONE DURING THE PRESENTATION.

To view the presentation during a teleconference:
1) Point your web browser HERE.
2) Click on the blue Join a Meeting button on the left side bar.
3) For Presenter ID enter: accap@uaf.edu. If you do not see anything on your screen, click on the refresh button on the top bar.

For more information or assistance contact Brook Gamble, 907-474-7812, or email.

Cooper Landing Walkable Community Project 

Cooper Landing Walkable Community needs your presence at our planning workshop August 11 and 12. We are working towards a more walkable community for safety, health benefits, environmental protection, economic stimulus, and energy conservation.  We need your input.

Your RSVP in the affirmative is greatly appreciated!

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Denali Commission’s Emerging Energy Technology Solicitation – Deadline 

The Denali Commission is releasing up to $4 million towards alternative and renewable emerging energy technology and demonstration projects. The Emerging Energy Technology Grant (EETG) seeks to develop emerging alternative and renewable energy technology that has the potential of widespread deployment in Alaska, and that has the potential to reduce energy costs for Alaskans.  The following link leads to the Denali Commission’s Emerging Energy Technology Solicitation, released on Monday, July 13th, 2009. First round applications are due August 7th, 2009.

This is a competitive solicitation. Contact Jason Meyer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 271-1767 or Denali Daniels This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 271-1189 for further information.

Comments due regarding proposed changes to Alaska Energy Authority Regulations 

Comments will be accepted thru August 4; with a public hearing scheduled for July 15th from 2pm – 5pm here at the authority’s office. Oral or written testimony will be accepted at the hearing.

Text of proposed changes
Summary of proposed changes

If you have questions or need additional information, contact Butch White at (907) 771-3048.

House Energy Special Committee Kenai hearings and teleconference 

The House Energy Special Committee will hold hearings at 2pm in the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai on HB 218 and HB 219, the Statewide Energy Plan.  The hearings will be accessible by teleconference (see details below).

HB 218 will create a Department of Energy and transfer the Alaska Energy Authority, Alaska Natural Gas Authority, and home energy and weatherization programs to the Department of Energy. 
HB 218 full text.

HB 219 creates requirements for the renewable energy grant fund.  HB 219 full text. 

For teleconference connections: Juneau – 463-5073; Outside Juneau – (888) 295-4546.

5th Annual Alaska Renewable Energy Fair 

Join REAP for a day of live music, workshops, food, and fun at the 5th Annual Renewable Energy Fair!   This year’s music will include Justin Farren, Diana Z, Emily Kurn, Melissa Mitchell and Dan Lesperance, the Jack River Kings, Spiff, and the Whipsaws.  At the West Delaney Park Strip, 11 am to 9 pm.

REAP at the Alaska State Fair 

REAP will be at the Alaska State Fair August 27 – September 7!  Stop by our booth to learn the latest in renewable energy and energy efficiency in Alaska, renew your membership, buy cool gear and great reads, or to pick up a copy of the updated Renewable Energy Atlas of Alaska.

REAP monthly forum 

6-8 pm at the Anchorage Museum
Topic: TBA

CHENA HOT SPRINGS – 2009 RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR 

Held from 10am to 6pm at the Chena Hot Springs Resort, this year a revolutionary mobile organic rankine cycle geothermal power plant (mobile ORC for short) will be unveiled to the public. In addition to the mobile ORC, new electric vehicles that could change the way we look at transportation here in Alaska will be showcased. You will actually have the opportunity to drive one yourself!

For the children we will have a kid’s activities center chock full of educational and fun science experiments (see schedule for details). There will be a face painter and a Lego robotics crash course. In addition to experiments there will also be a petting zoo where the children can feed various animals.

There will be demonstrations of creative sustainability concepts and alternative energy solutions that specifically address environmental challenges which Alaskans face every year. Complimentary transportation, food, and tours of our facilities available to all participants. A wide range of vendors and speakers from throughout Alaska and the country will be here. This is a great opportunity to spend an educational and fun day with your family at Chena Hot Springs Resort! For more information, contact Michael, go to Chena Hot Springs, or check out our Facebook!