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Fossil fuels, geothermal mapped in state report

...supplement to the Alaska Energy Authority's Renewable Energy Atlas and Alaska Energy Pathway, a resource on renewable energy resources that include wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power.Work on the Survey report began four years...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-09-12/fossil-fuels-geothermal-mapped-state-re
State
Mining comes with risks, and rewards

...with a "high financial risk," Matthias said.The rewards of mining are potentially great.The advance of renewable energy resources is dependent on minerals, Matthias said. Five tons of copper is used in a 3 megawatt wind turbine, she said...

http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-03-16/mining-comes-risks-and-rewards
State
Outside editorial: Another misstep in energy policy

...ahead on building nuclear plants, redesigning federal energy subsidies to reward innovation, encouraging more renewable energy resources, such as sun and wind, levying meaningful carbon emission caps and, yes, finding practical ways to safely...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/120810/opi_751695286.shtml
Opinion
Smart grid demystified?

...overloaded so that they can adjust; when a weather event might cause outages; and when it is most opportune to use renewable energy resources. The electric grid is an enormously complex, aging and increasingly over-extended system. Smart grid technologies...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/102110/opi_723849145.shtml
Opinion
News flash: Oil won't last forever

If only Sen. Stevens had worked as tirelessly to develop renewable energy resources as he has to drill the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska could be an energy state forever. Unfortunately, his single-minded...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/122505/let_20051225002.shtml
Opinion
My turn: Region on track for a greener, cleaner future

...energy technologies - such as tidal, geothermal, and biomass - into use. Southeast Alaska has an abundance of renewable energy resources. Developing, producing and using cutting-edge energy technology could provide sustainable and environmentally-friendly...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/040609/opi_426356253.shtml
Alaskans sound off on offshore drilling

...for the nation that not only addresses the need for more domestic oil and gas production, but also advances renewable energy resources such as hybrid cars. Salazar's visit to Alaska was the third of four regional meetings he has held this month...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/041509/sta_429491383.shtml
Biomass plan a step backwards

...pellet fuel, unnecessarily accelerates climate change and ocean acidification. Southeast has vast untapped renewable energy resources that release no carbon emissions at all. Our greatest failure will be measured by not harnessing their power...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/120109/opi_530776036.shtml
Johansen: State needs energy policy

...Proposed policy pending in a House committee is essentially a mission statement, calling for promotion of renewable energy resources and supporting research, among other things. It also sets goals for such things as increases in energy efficiency...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/030910/reg_576423953.shtml
Regional News
What's at stake

...John Hagelin, nominee of the Natural Law party, presents a broad environmental platform that emphasizes renewable energy resources. Following are brief summaries of the candidates' positions on major Alaska issues: George W. Bush, Republican...

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/102900/Ins_candidates.html
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