Southeast Conference

by Cathy 18. September 2009 13:43
Two pieces of legislation were reviewed at the recent session of the Southeast Conference, one creating a Department of Energy, and one establishing a statewide energy policy. HB 218 centralizes those entities that are working on Alaskan energy issues into one department. They include home weather... [More]

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Federal Stimulus Funds for Energy

by Cathy 3. June 2009 17:11
There has been considerable interest in the news lately over Governor Palin’s rejection of the $28.56 million in federal stimulus funds for energy. Talk of a special session is brewing, and legislative leaders recently sent a letter to Secretary Chu to request clarification. The language i... [More]

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House passes resolution urging hydroelectric power classified as renewable

by Cathy 13. April 2009 13:19
The Alaska State House unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 25 urging the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable energy source.   Currently, the federal government does not recognize hydroelectric power as renewable or alternative. Without the re... [More]

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Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project

by Cathy 18. March 2009 08:48
Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project is critical for the long term economic stability of Angoon and northern southeast region.  A supplemental Environmental Impact Statement has been completed and is waiting a decision, which is scheduled to come out mid to late April. Although there is no... [More]

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Southeast Alaska Electrical Intertie

by Cathy 6. March 2009 14:36
Completion of the Southeast hydroelectric intertie is critical for Southeast Alaska. On March 2 Representative Thomas, with co-sponsors Johansen, Wilson, Kerttula, Austerman and Muñoz, introduced HB166: an Act relating to the Southeast Energy Fund. In order for the state to receive $320 mil... [More]

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Chance to Comment on Emergency Cost of Power Adjustment

by Cathy 25. February 2009 14:38
AEL&P announced February 5 that it filed an Emergency Cost of Power Adjustment (E-COPA) to recoup the cost of diesel fuel used during the avalanche repair. Just over 1.5 million gallons of diesel was used for a total cost of $3.8 million. AEL&P filed for an E-COPA of 14.4 cents per KWh, to... [More]

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Alaska Renewable Energy Fund

by Cathy 23. February 2009 08:13
The Legislative Budget & Audit Committee approved going forward with recommended projects from "round one" of the Renewable Energy Fund Process. Projects in District 4 that were approved are as follows: Juneau Ground Source Heat Pump Construction (Acquatic Center) $1,450... [More]

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Representative Cathy Muñoz