In December 2023, the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released a study (linked here) that assesses the feasibility of ocean-based renewable energy sources available to help Alaska decarbonize its energy supply, increase coastal resilience, and build energy security and independence. The study highlights Cook Inlet as a resource area for offshore wind and tidal energy that is among the best in the state and includes two techno-economic assessments for offshore wind projects that have a well-defined route to market in the Railbelt and beyond.
In recognition of this immense renewable energy potential and the incredible opportunity it represents for Alaskan consumers, Alaska Marine Power (AMP) is actively looking at developing projects to harness offshore wind resources in the lower Cook Inlet.
And as REAP is actively advocating for solutions to diversify the Railbelt’s energy portfolio in the face of impending Cook Inlet natural gas shortfalls, we were thrilled to have Levi Kilcher, Senior Energy Advisor for the Arctic Energy Office and one of the study’s authors, and David Clarke, Engineering Director for AMP, join us for an in-depth discussion about the role these renewable energy resources could play in Alaska’s energy future.
What: An in-depth discussion with Alaskan energy experts about the immense renewable energy resources available in Cook Inlet and one developer’s efforts to harness them economically.
Where: YouTube – watch the recording here
Who:
- David Clarke – Engineering Director, Alaska Marine Power (presentation on REAP’s resource library here)
- Levi Kilcher – Senior Energy Advisor, U.S. DoE Arctic Energy Office (presentation on REAP’s resource library here)
When: This free webinar was held from Noon to 1pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Email REAP’s Outreach Director, Donovan Russoniello, at drussoniello@realaska.org with any questions.