• Fire Island
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Fire Island Wind Energy Project A cost-effective, responsible source of electric power

The Fire Island wind energy project is the most mature commercial renewable power project in the state.  If funded, flat-priced, clean and renewable power could flow to the Railbelt grid by 2009. 

Wind Energy Benefits

• Cost competitive with other power generation sources, including coal and natural gas
• Wind “fuel” is free and the cost to produce wind power is stable
• Crates hundreds of construction jobs, and the site would require a crew of skilled workers to operate.
• Fire Island is ideal for an ongoing training facility to help bring wind power online in communities throughout Alaska

Take Action!

Let Governor Palin know that you appreciate her support for renewable energy projects like Fire Island.

Website: http://gov.state.ak.us/govmail.php

Listen for our radio announcement on APRN and KSKA

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More Renewable Energy Info

► Read ACA's Climate & Energy Policy

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Links

Renewable Energy Information Resources:

Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) - Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) is a coalition of urban and rural Alaska utilities, businesses, conservation and consumer groups, and Alaska Natives with an interest in developing Alaska's vast renewable energy resources.

Renewable Energy Atlas: A Guide to Alaska's Clean, Local, and Inexhaustible Energy Resources - A cooperative effort between REAP and the Alaska Energy Authority, this publication is a comprehensive overview of Alaska's renewable energy resources.

The Denali Commission - the Denali Commission is a federal-state partnership designed to provide critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska.

Recent Energy-Related Legislation:

• HB152 - Text of the Renewable Enegy Bill
• SB221 - Text of the Final Capital Budget transmitted to Governor Palin
• SB289 - Text of Home Energy & Weatherization Bill

News Articles:

• ADN Compass Piece by Kate Troll, "Lawmakers get 'A' in renewable energy" 5/5/08
• ADN Editorial, "Fire Island: $25 Million is a solid investment" 4/30/08
• ADN Compass Piece by Deborah Williams, "State, federal legislation rides the waves of new energy" 3/31/08
• ADN, Rindi White, "Permits granted to test tides for energy potential" 4/27/08
• ADN Compass Piece, Randy Virgin, "Let's apply Alaska creativity to warming" 4/3/07
• ADN Comment, Chris Rose, "Raw energy abounds in state waters" 3/15/07