Federal Approval Secured for Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
Alaska’s 2025 federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan approved, opening door to $11 million for charging stations and more.
Energy
Senior Project Manager Brings Energy Experience to Coffman Engineers
Coffman Engineers added James Wiseman, previously from Tesla and Santos, to the project management team as Senior Project Manager.
Railbelt Reliability Council Taps MEA Exec for President and CEO
After an international search for its first President and CEO, the Railbelt Reliability Council hired an executive from Matanuska Electric Association, Edward Jenkin.
Alaska Science Forum: Move Over Hydrocarbons, Here Comes Geologic Hydrogen
Former US Geological Survey director and UAF alumnus Mark Myers describes Alaska as a potential source of hydrogen gas from underground.
Seward, Anchorage to Get $47.6M in Federal Grants for Port-Related Energy
The cruise terminal being built in Seward gets $45.7 million to plug ships into shore power, and the Don Young Port of Alaska gets funds for energy planning.
More than $12M in Federal Funding for Tribal Renewable Energy Projects Statewide
Federal funds finalize the financial package to build Angoon’s run-of-river hydro project, while more money flows to Interior and Northwest renewable energy initiatives.