Sustainable Energy: Decarbonizing Aviation
The 2nd annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference discussed ways to decarbonize the air travel that brought guest speakers and exhibitors to Anchorage.
Tag: Office of the Governor
Capital Budget Proposal Adds Four Fairbanks-Area Highway Bridge Replacements
Replacements for four more bridges on the Alaska, Richardson, and Steese Highways would be built with funds proposed in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s amended capital budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
A Wider Ladder: Public Employers Adjust Hiring Standards
Non-traditional work experience and practical skills count in lieu of college for State of Alaska and Municipality of Anchorage jobs.
Governor Names Natural Resources and Health Commissioners
Heading into his second term, Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed new cabinet heads for the Alaska Departments of Natural Resources and Health.
Nearly $60M for Small Business Credit Initiative
The Alaska Small Business Development Center will direct a pool of federal cash toward private sector lenders to support entrepreneurs.
New Technique for Heavy Oil Recovery
New research by the Petroleum Development Lab at the UAF Institute for Northern Engineering demonstrates the potential for commercial production of heavy crude at existing North Slope oil fields.
How ESG Policies Can Work For, Not Against, Arctic Oil and Gas
Environmental, social, and governance policies have thwarted Arctic energy investment, but they don’t have to, as the Alaska Oil & Gas Association conference learned.
More Federal Cash for Rural Broadband
Doyon and Ahtna split $51 million for the Alaska FiberOptic Project to connect five Yukon River villages to high-speed internet.
Alaska Railroad Gets Bond Authority to Upgrade Seward Dock
The Alaska Railroad can sell up to $60 million in bonds to upgrade its cruise passenger dock and terminal facility in Seward, thanks to House Bill 127.
Revisions to C-PACE Program Broaden Efficiency, Resiliency Financing
Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 227, revising the C-PACE program, which helps commercial properties finance energy efficiency and resilience improvements.