Alaska News
The following news clips highlight Alaska involvement in recent renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and list in chronological order. Here you can scroll through of stories dating back to 2003. Alternatively, you can search state energy news by state and topic.
April 8, 2013
Developing Wind Energy Projects in Alaska: Wind Powering America Lessons Learned
Rich Stromberg, wind program manager for the Alaska Energy Authority, shares lessons learned from wind development in his state. More
February 27, 2013
Alaska Offers Geothermal Leases on Volcano Land
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas is offering state land located on the flanks of Mt. Augustine volcano off Homer, Alaska, for geothermal leasing. More
February 27, 2013
Energy Department Names Two 2012 Wind Cooperatives of the Year
The Energy Department recognized the East River Electric Power Cooperative of South Dakota and the Golden Valley Electric Association of Alaska as the 2012 Wind Cooperatives of the Year. More
July 5, 2012
Energy Department Awards $14 Million for Energy Efficiency in 22 States
The Energy Department announced that it has awarded $14 million in new investments through its State Energy Program to state-led energy efficiency projects in 22 states. More
October 28, 2011
Alaska’s First Utility Scale Wind Power Project to Begin Construction
The largest wind power project in Alaska will soon begin construction on its first phase. A recently power purchase agreement will allow the electricity generated by the 11- turbine, 17.6-megawatt project to be sold directly to Chugach Electric Association. More
May 4, 2011
Alaska Signs Contract for Energy Efficiency in State Facilities
Alaska has signed an energy savings performance agreement with three contractors to increase energy efficiency throughout state facilities, including the University of Alaska Fairbanks. More
October 20, 2010
2010 ACEEE Energy Efficiency Scorecard Cites State Leaders
The nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released its 2010 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, showing California and Massachusetts lead all states while overall efficiency budgets have nearly doubled since 2007. More
November 4, 2009
DOE Delivers $38 Million to Four States for Clean Energy
DOE has granted more than $38 million in Recovery Act funds to Alaska, Kansas, Utah, and West Virginia to support each state's energy efficiency priorities. The awards are part of DOE's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. More
November 4, 2009
Treasury Department Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy
A new allocation of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds will provide low-interest financing for government agencies, public power providers, and cooperative electric companies across the United States, with the leaders in each category located in California, Washington, and Alaska, respectively. More
August 13, 2009
DOE Funds Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands and Alaska Villages
DOE announced on August 13 its award of up to $13.6 million in multi-year funding for new clean energy projects on tribal lands. In addition to the Alaskan villages, the funding will go to tribes and in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. More