Here you will find news about advances in renewable energy and energy efficiency in Alaska and links to Web sites published by DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) that have specific information for Alaska.
Featured News
June 4, 2008
Juneau, Alaska, Cuts Electricity Use Drastically During Crisis
Several avalanches cut off the supply of hydropower to Juneau, Alaska, in mid-April, forcing the use of diesel generators that raised power costs fivefold. In response, the city cut both its peak power demand and its average electricity use by 40%. More
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Alaska
The following are links to EERE Web sites that have Alaska-specific pages.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Source: Building Energy Codes
Industrial Technologies Program Activities in Alaska
Source: Industrial Technologies Program
Weatherization and Low-Income Energy Programs
Source: Weatherization Assistance Program
Renewable Energy
Alaska Assessment for Biomass Resources
Source: Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Alaska Hydropower Resources Report
Source: INEEL Hydropower Program
Source: Wind Powering America
Geothermal Resource Map (PDF 2.21 MB)
Source: Geothermal Energy Program
Green Power Resources in Alaska
Source: Green Power Network
Source: State Energy Alternatives
Tribal Energy Program Projects in Alaska
Source: Tribal Energy Program
Transportation
Transportation Fuel Vehicle Incentives and Laws in Alaska
Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center
State Energy Program
Source: SEP newsletter, Conservation Update
Source: State Energy Program (SEP)
Financial Incentives for State Consumers
Alaska Incentives for Renewable Energy
Source: Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
State Publications
Source: State Energy Program
Alaska Publications on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Source: State Energy Program
For information about EERE projects that have Alaska information that is organized nationally or by region, see multi-state information.