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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.
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
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
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
May 27, 2009
Interior Department Awards $15 Million for Forest Thinning on Public Lands
The Interior Department will direct Recovery Act funds toward 55 projects to remove "hazardous fuels" from areas susceptible to wildfires. Of those 55 projects, 23 in eight states are designated as biomass utilization projects, which means that the small trees, accumulated deadwood, and underbrush will be converted to energy. More
January 19, 2009
Alaska Releases Energy Guide, Sets Renewable Energy Goal
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced the release of an energy guide that identifies energy options for a state in which residents rely heavily on diesel generators. The guide aims to help Alaskans reduce their use of diesel and reach a goal of generating 50 percent of the state's electricity from renewable sources by 2025. More
June 4, 2008
Juneau, Alaska, Cuts Electricity Use Drastically During Crisis
Several avalanches cut off the supply of hydropower to Juneau, Alaska, in mid-April, forcing the use of diesel generators that raised power costs fivefold. In response, the city cut both its peak power demand and its average electricity use by 40%. More
May 19, 2008
Alaska Governor Announces Temporary Energy Relief Plan
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has unveiled a short-term energy plan to address skyrocketing energy costs in the state. The $1.2 billion package has two parts — returning surplus funds to electric utilities to reduce ratepayer bills, and an energy debit card that can be used by residents during the next 12 months. More
February 25, 2008
Alaska Utility Wins Wind Cooperative of the Year Award
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) was selected by DOE and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association as the winner of the Wind Cooperative of the Year Award for their leadership, success, and innovation in supplying wind energy to 53 rural villages in Alaska. More
July 18, 2007
Fifteen States Lead the Nation in Building Energy Star Homes
In the 15 states with the greatest implementation of Energy Star homes, more than 12% of new homes are meeting the criteria. These Energy Star-qualified homes are typically 20% to 30% more efficient than standard homes. More
May 2, 2007
Companies Pursuing Ocean Power along the Northern U.S. Shores
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has recently awarded preliminary permits to companies examining wave and tidal power projects in Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, and Washington. More
