Railbelt Utilities Engage Brian Hickey for Regional Coordination
The five Railbelt utilities have engaged former Chugach executive Brian Hickey as Executive Director of Regional Railbelt Coordination.
Tag: Alaska Energy Authority
Sustainable Energy: Disrupting the Future
Governor Mike Dunleavy asked if, in the next decade, he’ll be leading his grandchildren through a “Museum of What Was,” reminiscing about farms and gasoline-powered cars.
Dixon Diversion Hydro Project Would Be Alaska’s Largest in 30 Years
The largest hydroelectric project in Alaska for thirty years is moving ahead. The Alaska Energy Authority made the initial regulatory filing for the Dixon Diversion near Homer.
Preparing to Leverage Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds
State officials and business leaders are preparing to take advantage of potential funds provided by the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, which may potentially be applied to energy, sanitation, road, bridge, port, and other projects across the state.
Julie Sande Appointed State Commerce Commissioner
Governor Mike Dunleavy named Julie Sande as his choice to lead the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED).
Renewables and Oil & Gas: A One-Two Punch for Alaska’s Energy Sector
Many industry experts agree that oil, natural gas, solar, hydro, geothermal, and tidal can all be developed in Alaska without one encroaching on the other’s economic importance to the state. Combined, petroleum and renewables are a positive one-two punch for Alaskans, not ideologically opposed platforms locked in some industrial grudge-match.
AEA Announces New Village Energy Efficiency Program Grants
The Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting grant applications from eligible communities under a new Village Energy Efficiency Program initiative.