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Alaska energy news and trends

The turbines of the Eva Creek Wind Farm near Healy produced their first power , a milestone as the largest wind project in Alaska moves toward commercial operation. The $93 million wind farm of Golden Valley Electric Association should begin providing steady power in mid-November. More at the NewsMiner.com >>

U.S. energy industry getting serious about marine power generation

Marine energy, not long ago considered a "yeah, maybe someday" option in the renewable energy sector, is getting quite a lot of attention lately: from the energy industry, federal and state governments, universities and the military. More at Smart Grid News >>

Wind In Alaska: Energy lessons from the edge of the earth

The fact that the local jail is one of the only lodging options for visitors to the native Alaskan village of Tuntutuliak is a clear indication of its remote location. But what really stands out about this village isn’t its isolation but instead its incredible story of renewable energy—specifically, the use of wind and smart-grid technology that has the potential to fundamentally change the energy landscape of rural Alaska. More at Think Progress >>

Skip the pipeline, we'll turn the gas into electricity says Alaska utility

Faced with some of the country's highest electricity prices and delays to gas pipelines, a coalition including a small Alaska utility is proposing to make electricity instead. They want to burn natural gas to produce power for rural and interior Alaska. More at Smart Grid News >>

Fairbanks Solar Tour to showcase local energy-efficient projects

FAIRBANKS — A local endeavor that is part of a national solar tour is encouraging Fairbanks residents to visit homes and businesses today that are on the forefront of renewable energy use in Alaska.  More at NewsMiner.com >>