by Ben Boettger | Oct 17, 2023 | Civics, Energy & Alaska, Government
In February, Gov. Dunleavy created the Alaska Energy Security Task Force by executive order and charged them with making plans to lower the state’s energy costs. The Task Force intends to deliver a Statewide Energy Master Plan by Dec. 1 and is now taking public...
by Ben Boettger | Oct 12, 2023 | Climate Change, Energy & Alaska, Homer Electric Association, Local Economies
When the Legislature reconvenes in January, Alaskans will have an opportunity to change our energy system through a pair of bills requiring the four southcentral utilities to get 80% of their energy from renewable power by 2040. This is not only a necessary solution...