The Opportunity
Alaska’s vast renewable energy resources offer a unique chance to power our homes, create high-paying jobs, and secure energy independence. With time-limited federal funding, we have an unprecedented opportunity to unlock these resources and build a more prosperous future for all Alaskans.
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Alaskans face rising energy costs from declining Cook Inlet gas. Experts discuss on Alaska Insight how transitioning to renewables could be the most cost-effective and realistic solution.
Alaskans face rising energy costs from declining Cook Inlet gas. Experts discuss on Alaska Insight how transitioning to renewables could be the most cost-effective and realistic solution.
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Alaska has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create jobs, lower bills, and secure energy independence.
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The Railbelt grid is outdated, inefficient, and vulnerable. It needs upgrades. This video goes through...
Press Release
Read the open letter calling on our state, local, Tribal, and federal leaders to work...
Survey
A 2023 Dittman Research survey shows that Alaskans see renewable energy as an economic driver,...
Op-Ed
Alaska’s energy sector is transforming with federal investments in renewables, reducing costs, boosting energy independence,...
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AEA received $206 million to strengthen the Railbelt grid, a portion of available federal funds....
Report
This briefing paper by the Nature Conservancy summarizes the opportunity in Alaska for investment in...
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory study analyzes costs and benefits of increasing renewables in Alaska’s...
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Hitachi Energy’s microgrid in Cordova, Alaska, integrates hydroelectric power and a battery storage system, maximizing...
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This report outlines Alaska’s hydrogen energy potential, assessing infrastructure, resources, and aligning opportunities with national...
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This report quantifies decarbonization scenarios for Alaska’s Railbelt grid by 2050, assessing each for reliability...
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Ambler, Alaska, faces harsh winters with temperatures down to -60°F. The village’s switch to renewable...
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NREL’s Levi Kilcher led a team deploying moorings in Cook Inlet, with 18 gigawatts of...
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Alaska’s interior typically gets 60 inches of snow each winter and intense cold. People need...
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Podcast
Join host Gwen Holdmann for Closing the Gap: stories from the front lines of the global energy transition, from our front row seat from right here in Alaska.
Op-Ed
Alaska’s clean energy can ensure independence and drive economic growth. New Energy Alaska urges leaders to capitalize on federal funding to build a thriving clean energy sector.
Map
The Alaska Energy Hub is a one-stop resource to connect energy projects and agencies providing funding and Technical Assistance. Explore their map of energy project submissions.