Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for Tongass National Forest
Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:06:52 +0000
USDA takes next step in forest stewardship agenda to protect the “lungs” of North America
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Biden Administration Shows Support For Alaska Oil Drilling Project
Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:40:44 +0000
The Biden administration, on Friday, signaled support for a major oil drilling project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, despite Biden’s campaign promise to end oil and gas leasing on federal lands. Sen. Lisa Murkowsi (R-AK), who supports the project, hailed the release of the assessment as a “major announcement.” Major, yes. Good? “The announcement drew […]
Joe Biden Administration Shows Support For Alaska Drilling Project
Credit to Author: Nexus Media| Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:37:44 +0000
The Biden administration, on Friday, signaled support for a major oil drilling project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, despite Biden’s campaign promise to end oil and gas leasing on federal lands. Sen. Lisa Murkowsi (R-AK), who supports the project, hailed the release of the assessment as a “major announcement.” The project was initially approved by […]
Average Price for Residential Electricity Less Than 15¢/kWh In 2021 In Most US States
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:00:42 +0000
As consumers begin to transition from gasoline vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), the price of electricity is becoming a new area of focus for motorists. Although the emphasis is often put on those states with the highest electricity prices, most states (38 states plus the District of Columbia) had average residential electricity prices of less […]
US DOE to Support Clean Energy Transition in 12 Remote & Island Communities
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:58:29 +0000
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will work with 12 competitively selected remote and island communities around the United States to help strengthen their energy infrastructure, reduce the risk of outages, and improve their future energy and economic outlook. Through the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP), DOE and […]
Energy, Maritime Leaders to Convene for DOE InnovationXLab Summit
Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 18:20:49 +0000
Event in Alaska to focus on driving energy technologies for a sustainable Arctic region Top scientists and officials from government, academia, Alaskan Native communities, and industry are heading to the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage, Alaska, to focus on driving energy technologies for a more sustainable Arctic region. Arctic XLab, part of the Department of Energy’s […]
More Proof That Solar Panels Work In Extreme Cold
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:02 +0000
The US Navy has a hand in a small array of solar panels that could have an outsized influence on energy resilience throughout Alaska and the surrounding regions.
Cariaso ready to lead Converge to greater heights
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 06:13:45 +0000
By JONAS TERRADO Coach Jeffrey Cariaso is looking forward to new challenges now that he’ll call the shots for the Converge FiberXers. Cariaso was among the many former members of the Alaska franchise that were absorbed by the PBA’s newest team, which has set high standards ahead of its maiden foray into big league […]
Read moreGroups criticize Pacific salmon treaty, urge Alaska to protect B.C.-bound salmon
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:11:56 +0000
The Pacific Salmon Treaty between the United States and Canada was signed in 1985 to ensure both countries receive benefits equal to the production of salmon in their waters.
Read moreTesla Installs Megapacks On Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:51:15 +0000
Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, which is named after the Native Athabascan Alaskan tribe the Kahtnuht’ana Dena’ina, will no longer rely on gas turbines to distribute electricity to the community. Homer Electric installed a total of 37 Tesla Megapacks, which will provide grid stability even during freezing temperatures of minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula will […]