In response to a directive by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Alaska Energy Authority has filed a document that it says is a “roadmap” to the studies performed on the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project from June 2014 onward.
Energy & Mining
Alaska warms up to biomass heat, Haines not far behind
The Haines Borough government wants biomass fuel to heat 10 municipal buildings in town from a central location.
International Energy Agency forecasts $80 oil at decade’s end
But another popular believe has it that $50 oil is the new normal. If fracking for oil in the Lower 48 became cheaper, and if new stability in the Middle East allowed countries like Iraq to step up production, prices could remain low for years to come.
More gold found at controversial B.C. mine
Developers of British Columbia’s controversial Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell deposit say they’ve found more gold. That could increase its value and help attract investors.
SEACC executive director resigns for health reasons
Southeast Alaska’s largest environmental organization is advertising for a new executive director. Malena Marvin has led the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council for close to two years.
With Alaska LNG project, how secret is too secret?
The session also revealed divides — both between the governor and lawmakers and between the state and its partners in the Alaska LNG gas line project. One divide is over how much of the project should be kept secret.
President Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Plan
“Shipping dirtier crude oil into our country would not increase America’s energy security,” the president said in a statement delivered at the White House.
N.Y. Attorney General Investigates Whether Exxon Mobil Lied On Climate Change
Investigators want to know if the company deceived investors and the public about risks associated with climate change. The company protests that it has included those risks in its reports for years.
Pebble finds friends on US House panel
Pebble got a sympathetic ear from the Republicans on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
House approves TransCanada buyout
With a unanimous vote in the House Wednesday, the Alaska Legislature has passed Gov. Bill Walker’s bill to end the state’s partnership with TransCanada — and take a larger role in the effort to build a natural gasline from the North Slope.