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After a year of heating problems, Sitka’s middle schoolers return to class in a warm building

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 7, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka's Blatchley Middle School has been without reliable heat for a full year. The installation of new heat pumps kept kids at home for four full school days Dec 1-6, but principal Ben White says the building is warming up nicely. Read More

Sitka schools seek ideas on how to distribute Prop. 1 funding

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 3, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Prop. 1, the so-called marijuana tax, could be sending $300,000 to Sitka Schools in a couple of years. The district want public input on how to distribute the funding. KCAW's Robert Woolsey reports from the November 1 Sitka School Board meeting. Read More

Premature heat pump failure at Sitka’s middle school could mean $600,000 in replacement costs

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 10, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka's Blatchley Middle School was without its primary heat source for most of last winter, after five Mitsubishi heat pumps failed. Now, the Sitka Assembly has appropriated up to $600K on first reading for emergency replacements. Read More

Carbon offset fund helps Sitkans convert to cleaner energy

by KCAW Staff | Mar 19, 2021 | Syndicated, The Morning Interview

The Sitka Carbon Offset Fund uses donated contributions from travelers to reduce Sitka’s carbon footprint. The fund is used for a variety of projects, including helping Sitkans convert to heat pumps, which run off of renewable hydroelectric power. Read More

Assembly votes on heat pumps, bulk water, garden stands

by Rachel Waldholz, KCAW | Dec 10, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka Assembly has tentatively approved a heat pump rebate program. Utility Director Chris Brewton said the program is a win-win: the city will increase electricity sales, while residents can lower home-heating costs. Read More

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After a year of heating problems, Sitka’s middle schoolers return to class in a warm building

Sitka schools seek ideas on how to distribute Prop. 1 funding

Premature heat pump failure at Sitka’s middle school could mean $600,000 in replacement costs

Carbon offset fund helps Sitkans convert to cleaner energy

Assembly votes on heat pumps, bulk water, garden stands

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