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One of the highest costs for any business in Alaska is energy. People have found many methods to reduce energy costs including solar arrays, geothermal, wind farms, and other sources of renewable energy. In addition to these sustainable energy options Alaska Business also covers traditional fuel topics such as diesel power and energy efficiency.
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MEA Taps Cordova’s Koplin for CEO
Matanuska Electric Association selected Cordova Electric Cooperative’s Clay Koplin to succeed Tony Izzo as CEO, effective with the new year.
Electrical Potential: EVs Off the Road System
Despite the high cost of energy in rural communities, electrifying personal vehicles makes sense, especially where gasoline or diesel are even more expensive. Weigh the pros and cons.
What Is ‘Sustainable’ at the Governor’s Energy Conference?
Are data centers part of Alaska’s sustainable energy future? They can be, where “sustainability” equals “security.”
Korean Steel Giant Signs Framework for Collaborating on Six Other Alaska Megaprojects
South Korean firm POSCO International signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of Alaska on energy, minerals, and transport megaprojects.
Eight Startups Selected for Launch Alaska Portfolio
Remote Hands and Applied Atomics are the Alaska-grown companies among eight energy and tech startups taken under Launch Alaska’s wing.
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What happens when a city with fewer than 300 residents becomes a major freight and tourism hub, despite being accessible only by boat, plane, or a one-lane highway/railroad tunnel managed on a strict schedule?
If you’re in the City of Whittier, you get busy. The city has two separate transportation planning efforts underway, including a safety action plan under the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All initiative, which focuses on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and emergency responders. The second is Whittier Moves, the city’s transportation master plan, which serves as the long-term roadmap for growth.