A new fiscal analysis of the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project questions the Alaska Energy Authority’s estimates on how much the 735-foot tall dam would cost the State of Alaska, if built.
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Alaska ranks among least energy-efficient states
A state energy official says the survey may not be giving Alaska enough credit for the programs it has put in place in recent years.
What do the EPA’s new carbon rules mean for Alaska?
Around the country, the proposal is viewed as a push to get states to clean up their coal plants, but that may not be the easiest way for Alaska to meet its target.
Residents concerned about how Susitna-Watana Dam may affect lifestyle, habitat
Critics say the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Susitna-Watana Dam could cost the lifestyles and livelihoods of Alaskans who rely on the river.
Sitka to test wind power
In the middle of building the most expensive hydro project in the community’s history, the Sitka assembly took a few minutes at its last meeting to look at some comparatively inexpensive energy.
Power back on in Tuluksak after two-day outage
The village of Tuluksak regained power early this morning after a two-day outage.
Southeast energy projects on the move
The final day of Southeast Conference presentations ended Wednesday with a focus on what is not only a regional, but a statewide concern: energy.
Study plan for Susitna dam project submitted
The Alaska Energy Authority has submitted to federal regulators a study plan for a proposed large-scale dam between Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Power plan questions Southeast-wide electrical grid
Southeast leaders should stop trying to build a regionwide power grid. Instead, they need to focus on saving energy and developing wood-powered heating plants. Those are among recommendations from an in-depth study of the region’s energy issues released this week