Participants at a town hall forum discussed Southeast Alaska infrastructure projects — like energy projects and ferry funding — that could become possible with new funding.
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Regulators OK Juneau settlement with Hydro One
The deal between Hydro One and the City and Borough of Juneau over the purchase of Juneau’s utility has been mostly accepted by state regulators. Full approval is still more than a month away.
This man wants to bring more electricity to Juneau. What’s the hold up?
Duff Mitchell has a big vision for a small rectangular plot in downtown Juneau. He envisions it as the future site for a district heating facility.
Juneau Assembly eyes renewable energy target
The voluntary targets encourage Juneau to generate electricity, heat homes and businesses and fuel transportation using 80 percent renewable energy by 2045. Juneau currently relies on fossil fuels for about 77 percent of its energy needs.
Proposed ordinance would require permits for charging electric vehicles at Juneau-owned stations
Electric vehicles may soon be required to have a pay-and-display permit use city-owned charging stations. Electric vehicles are popular in the capital city with about 200 on the road and two being added each week.
Juneau investors and CBJ eye AEL&P amid parent company’s buyout
It was revealed at a Juneau Assembly meeting that local investors want to bring AEL&P back under local control. The Juneau utility’s parent company is itself being acquired by the Canadian energy firm Hydro One.
A hydro license brings district heating one step closer in Juneau
Juneau Hydropower Inc. was recently awarded a federal license for Sweetheart Lake Dam. It could power a gold mine and supply heat to the downtown core of the capital city with an innovative system.
Juneau Hydropower a step away from crucial license
Juneau Hydropower’s environmental impact statement was approved by a federal regulatory agency. The company is waiting for a license to build and operate a new hydroelectric plant.
Juneau seawater heat pump more than a pipe dream?
Recently, the Alaska House passed a bill that could make it easier for one hydro project to get off the ground. If the Juneau Hydropower Inc. gets built, the company wants to bring sustainable heat to some residents from an abundant source.
Electric vehicle owners power up at Eagle Beach
Local businesses and nonprofits raised $50,000 to install a network of electric vehicle charging stations on the Juneau road system