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Alaska Awarded $38.6M for Heat Pumps in Coastal Communities
A $38.6 million federal grant will help about 6,100 households in southern and central Alaska install heat pumps.
Alaska Employment: Nearly Half of June’s Job Growth in the Construction Sector
Unemployment in Alaska held steady in June at a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.5 percent, while the total number of jobs grew by 1.5 percent from the year before.
$1.9M Federal Grant for The Kuskokwim Corporation Sawmill
The Kuskokwim Corporation’s nonprofit affiliate receives $1.9 million in US Commerce Department funds to develop a sawmill to produce local building materials.
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Gets More Than $5M to Boost Seafood Sales
Funds from three federal sources help Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute develop a pet food brand and improve overseas market potential, among other projects.
Golden Valley Electric Association Gets $100M Loan for Clean Energy
Golden Valley Electric Association received a $100 million clean energy loan to tap nearby solar power, with $60 million eligible for forgiveness thanks to a partnership with Doyon, Limited.
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