Renewable Energy
Despite being an energy producing state, fuel and energy prices in Alaska continue to rise. Alaskans will continue to pay higher prices for energy as long as the bulk of our utility costs are tied to the volatile prices of fossil fuels. But we can change. Alaska has more potential for true energy independence through renewable energy than any other state in the union.
Since organizing the first conference on renewable energy in Alaska in the 1970’s, AKPIRG has been dedicated to researching and advocating for an independent energy policy in Alaska. Our state has more potential for renewable energy than anywhere in the U.S. including vast potential for tidal, wind and geothermal projects.
In 2007 AKPIRG helped secure a $50 million Renewable Energy Fund to support projects across the state, and we continue to seek out solutions to one of the most important issues of this generation.