June 5, 2009
A group of young Alaskans gathered signatures in support of the development of renewable energy and the adoption of a national Renewable Energy Standard (RES). They presented the resolutions to Senator Lisa Murkowski, a key figure on the Senate Energy Committee, as Congress considers mandating an RES of 25% of by 2025.
April 13, 2009
Alaska’s largest conservation coalition is now on record supporting a hydro project and a gasline routing option through Denali National Park. “This is all part of recognizing how we get to 50% renewable energy by 2025 and relying on natural gas as the ‘bridge’ fuel”, notes Kate Troll, Executive Director of Alaska Conservation Alliance (ACA).
Continue reading ‘Conservation Groups Walking the Talk on Energy’
April 10, 2009
Two state senators have introduced a bill to create a mechanism to pay for Southeast Alaska hydroelectric projects and complete a regional grid. Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, said the bill he introduced with Sen. Kim Elton, D-Juneau, Friday is aimed at securing a long-term energy supply for the region.
April 10, 2009
A public forum on Anchorage’s energy future is planned for Saturday afternoon at Begich Middle School. The forum will explore issues such as the declining supply of Cook Inlet natural gas, challenges for local gas and power utilities, and sustainable and renewable energy ideas in Southcentral Alaska.
