Wood-fired boilers and greenhouses on Prince of Wales Island are improving kids’ diet. Students get hands-on experience growing their food as part of their curriculum.
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Bradley Lake hydro expansion moves forward
An expansion of the state’s largest hydroelectric facility is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Alaska Energy Authority’s Board of Directors approved a $46.6 million expansion of Bradley Lake at its meeting earlier this month.
State, municipalities face higher borrowing costs from falling credit ratings
A state official estimates the rating downgrades since last year could cost the state an extra $5 million to $6 million over 20 years on a $100 million transportation bond issuance.
Alaska gets millions of dollars from Volkswagen settlement
Volkswagen’s vehicles were equipped with so-called “defeat devices” or software that masked actual emissions when tested. Now, Alaska will receive its share of the legal settlement.
State fund for renewable power falls prey to budget woes
Since 2008, the state has set aside a pot of money for renewable energy projects like small dams and wind turbines. Called the Renewable Energy Fund, the projects it’s backed have replaced tens of millions of gallons of expensive diesel in communities from Skagway to Nome. But with the current budget crisis, that money has disappeared.
Homer area hydroelectric plant expansion pending
A pending capacity-building project at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric near Homer will slightly change the nature of Kachemak Bay’s waters, which may affect fisheries.
Renewable Energy Fund, casualty of budget crunch, may get new lifeline
So far this year, the state budget includes no money for the fund. But a bill passed by the Senate this week would try to replace some of that funding in years to come.
Walker orders effort to streamline public authorities
Walker signed an administrative order requiring the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Alaska Energy Authority and Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority to find opportunities to become more efficient or consolidate.
Alaska Energy Authority files roadmap for Susitna-Watana hydro dam
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.
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.