Press Room

For press inquiries, please contact:

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

Alaska Conservation Voters releases 2010 Legislative Scorecard August 05, 2010: Alaska Conservation Voters names Legislators of the Year for 2010
Emerging Energy Technology Fund pilot program brings new energy tech to the Alaska SeaLife Center March 31, 2010: Ocean water heat pump to keep puffins toasty
Among the dozens of energy issues being debated in the Alaska State, the creation of an Emerging Energy Technology Fund stands out in its potential to promote innovation and diversification of Alaska’s resource development portfolio. As an early supporter of an EETF in Alaska, the Denali Commission carried out a pilot program in 2009, selecting the SeaLife Center as one of their nine grant recipients and bringing a new, cost-effective heat source into Alaska’s energy catalogue.
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!”

Emerging Energy Technology Fund pilot program brings new energy tech to the Alaska SeaLife Center April 05, 2010 Seward City News: Among the dozens of energy issues being debated in the Alaska State, the creation of an Emerging Energy Technology Fund stands out in its potential to promote innovation and diversification of Alaska’s resource development portfolio. As an early supporter of an EETF in Alaska, the Denali Commission carried out a pilot program in 2009, selecting the SeaLife Center as one of their nine grant recipients and bringing a new, cost-effective heat source into Alaska’s energy catalogue.
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.