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We have organized and hosted eleven Alaska Renewable Energy Fairs and six Business of Clean Energy in Alaska conferences that brought expert speakers from around the world to Anchorage to meet and network with Alaskans. Speakers have included former CIA director James Woolsey, former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane and Governors Bill Ritter (CO), Chet Culver (IA) and Jennifer Granholm (MI). Don’t miss the fun! Sign up to receive updates on upcoming events.
House Bill 153 and its companion bill, Senate Bill 149, would establish an RPS for Alaska’s Railbelt, requiring the region’s electric utilities to diversify their generation portfolios and generate an increasing percentage of their electricity from renewable sources over the coming years. REAP and its partners have been developing and advocating for Railbelt RPS legislation for more than three years,...
In light of looming Cook Inlet natural gas shortfalls and several competing visions for how to meet Railbelt energy needs, it is important that we think critically about the choices ahead and align around a vision for our collective energy future. With that in mind, REAP was thrilled to host the final installment of its 2024 Fall Energy Speaker Series in-person at the Anchorage Museum on Wednesday, November 20. ...
This understanding informs our Energy Education work and underscores the importance of promoting the various clean energy educational opportunities available across the state. That is why we are thrilled for the second installment in REAP’s 2024 Fall Energy Speaker Series to feature an in-depth conversation with three incredible educators who are doing the critical work of educating Alaska’s up-and-coming...
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced and expanded tax credits for clean energy technologies including game-changing new provisions that enable tax-exempt and governmental entities—such as states, local governments, Tribes, territories, and nonprofits—to take an active role in building the clean energy economy. The IRA also invested billions of dollars in rebate programs aimed at providing low- and...
Summer may not be the time when energy efficiency is on your mind—but it should be! Spring, summer, and fall are the best times to do weatherization work, service your appliances and heating systems, and implement energy-saving habits before the temperatures drop. Join REAP’s Network Coordinator Jenny Starrs for a free presentation and discussion on Wednesday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. to learn all about how...
IPPs have brought hundreds of kilowatts of renewable power onto electric grids throughout Alaska, with plans for hundreds of megawatts more. These non-utility companies are typically private, for-profit entities that generate and sell power to electric utilities through power purchase agreements (PPAs). But in rural Alaska, where markets often aren’t large enough to entice private investment,...
REAP turns 20 this summer! Two decades is a long time, and it’s truly remarkable what this organization has achieved since it was founded in 2004 with the mission of accelerating the development of renewable energy and promoting energy efficiency across Alaska. We really hope you can join REAP’s staff, members, and your fellow clean energy champions at King Street Brewing Company on Thursday, June 27, for a...
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: 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...
For more information, please contact REAP’s Network Coordinator, Jenny Starrs, at jstarrs@realaska.org or (907) 929-7770 ext. 7.
What: An in-depth discussion with Alaskan energy experts about the ongoing work to develop local renewable energy projects and the myriad benefits they will bring to the rural Alaskan communities of Angoon and Chignik Bay. Where: YouTube – watch the recording here Who: When: This free webinar was held from Noon to 1pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Email REAP’s Outreach Director, Donovan...
What: An in-depth discussion regarding proposed energy legislation currently pending in the Alaska Legislature. Where: YouTube – watch here Who: Chris Rose, Executive Director, REAP When: This free webinar was held and recorded on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Email REAP’s Outreach Director, Donovan Russoniello, at drussoniello@realaska.org with any questions.
The December 1, 2023, Alaska Wind Working Group meeting featured presentations on ANTHC’s wind projects in Toksook Bay, Chevak, Hooper Bay, and Kotzebue and on joint ACEP and Sandia Labs work to optimize the existing power system in St. Mary’s. The meeting also included updates on federal and state funding programs and activities and on renewable energy policy including state Green Bank and Renewable...