Press Room

For press inquiries, please contact:

Caitlin Higgins, Executive Director
office: (907) 258-6175, cell: (907) 830-6936
email: caitlin@akvoice.org

Second Annual Tileston Award September 25, 2009: When Fort Knox restored fish habitat and Arctic grayling to Fish Creek and when Unalaska's canneries made oil out of fish waste to generate heat and electricity, they captured the spirit of the Resource Development Council (RDC) and Alaska Conservation Alliance (ACA) annual Tileston Award, “if it is in Alaska, it must be done right!”
Override Vote a Success August 10, 2009: Veto override strengthens Alaska's clean energy future
Representative Mike Hawker R-Anchorage helps brings home clean energy cash, jobs with push for veto override
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advocates Question Palin's Rejection of Energy Stimulus Funds March 23, 2009: Palin's rejection of $55 million in clean energy-related funds baffling

My Turn: Alaskans Stand to Benefit from Stimulus Funds April 12, 2009 Juneau Empire: Kate Troll's My Turn in the Juneau Empire drives home the point that there are no burdensome requirements in the Federal Stimulus Bill that would preclude acceptance of these much needed energy funds.
Energy advocates question Palin’s rejection of federal funds March 27, 2009 The Journal of Commerce: Renewable energy advocates are baffled by the governor's decision not to accept about $55 million in federal stimulus funds for energy.
Conservation Groups Walking the Talk on Energy March 05, 2009 Alaska Report: Alaska's largest conservation coalition is now on record supporting a hydro project and a gasline routing option through Denali National Park.
Alaska can lead in clean energy February 27, 2009 Anchorage Daily News: Read the Letter to the Editor of the Anchorage Daily News by Kate Troll highlighting how Alaska can lead the nation in the production of clean and renewable energy.