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An Energy Secure Angoon: Catalyzing Career Pathways for Youth

A newly funded hydropower project 40 years in the making aims to bring energy security and resilience to Angoon. Regional partnerships, including a winter career fair, are empowering youth to play a central role in the community’s energy future.

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The Alaskan Island Running (almost) Entirely on Renewable Energy

Nestled in Southeast Alaska, the island community of Sitka is spearheading renewable energy innovations to preserve the island’s natural ecosystem and increase access to renewable energy resources in partnership with the local Indigenous population. Heating in Alaska...

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Videos: Alaska’s Green Bank Legislation Explained

In April 2021, Governor Dunleavy introduced the Alaska Energy Independence Act (SB 123) to establish a green bank within Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA).  To explain what this legislation means, REAP hosted a Q&A webinar session. REAP...

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Videos: What is the History of the Railbelt Electric Grid?

REAP Operations Director, Greg Stiegel, sat down with REAP Executive Director, Chris Rose, to take a closer look at the electric grid that runs between Homer and Fairbanks, known as the “Railbelt.” Why? After decades of work, the recently signed into law SB 123...

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