Washington, D.C.— Thursday, Representative Peltola released the following statement accompanying her vote against the House Republicans’ energy package legislation, H.R. 1: “Our country desperately needs a real plan for ensuring that energy is affordable. In just the last year, we’ve made real progress expanding and diversifying energy production, and secured historic investments in energy grid […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Wednesday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy revised the Alaska Energy Security Task Force and announced its members. The Governor issued Administrative Order 344 on February 23, 2023, establishing the task force. The task force has been revised to include the Lieutenant Governor as the Chair and add an additional public seat, increasing the […]
(Juneau) – Thursday Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 344, establishing the Alaska Energy Security Task Force. The purpose of the task force is to develop a comprehensive statewide energy plan that will evaluate the energy generation, distribution, and transmission for the State of Alaska and its communities. The development of the plan will […]
Anchorage, AK – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced that Alaska was awarded $13.7 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this funding will help low-income individuals and families pay for home heating costs this winter and cover unpaid utility bills.These funds will […]