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Special rate could help some rural Southeast communities afford heat pumps

Special rate could help some rural Southeast communities afford heat pumps

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | May 18, 2021 | ,

Many Southeast Alaska homeowners are converting to electric heat pumps as a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and improve air quality. But in some of Southeast’s smallest communities, the high cost of electricity makes operating them unaffordable. A recent study found that offering a special rate for heat pumps in the Kupreanof Island village of Kake and other remote communities could help the electric utility, the environment and the consumer. Read More
New federal program to help remote Alaska communities with renewable energy infrastructure

New federal program to help remote Alaska communities with renewable energy infrastructure

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Apr 26, 2021 | ,

Concerns around energy independence and high costs have led many places in rural Alaska to look for renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. The Department of Energy recently announced a new program to help remote communities find clean energy solutions. The Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project or ETIPP will help five Alaska towns explore everything from hybrid fishing vessels to reducing reliance on diesel. Read More
In a quest for cheaper energy, Kake turns to biomass heating

In a quest for cheaper energy, Kake turns to biomass heating

by Erin McKinstry, KCAW | Oct 22, 2020 | ,

Alaskans spend nearly sixty percent more on energy than the national average, and in some rural communities, that number is much higher. The Kupreanof Island village of Kake is trying to bring down the high cost of energy by transitioning to renewables. They’ve looked at solar, wind, hydro and now biomass heating, an old technology with a new design. Read More
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