Railbelt electric utilities are facing a major energy crunch. Renewables may be the answer.
Currently, about 15% of Railbelt electricity comes from renewable sources — mostly hydro power.
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Currently, about 15% of Railbelt electricity comes from renewable sources — mostly hydro power.
The region's electric grid needs a replacement for Cook Inlet natural gas. One study suggests the cheapest option is to ramp up renewables.
A symposium from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Saturday at the University of Alaska Southeast’s Egan Lecture Hall will explore Arctic climate, nuclear weapons, environmental, and local and global stability.
To the editor: Last week the News-Miner published a somewhat lengthy Community Perspective by Philip Wight about the wind farm project up above Ester currently being planned by Shovel Creek
ConocoPhillips' new roads and pipelines could lead to even more companies drilling in Alaska's North Slope.