Sustainable North

From the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 22, 2008 With gasoline at the pump hovering around $4 a gallon, Republicans have been sparring with Democrats over how best to deliver relief to consumers worried about the impact of high energy prices on their pocketbooks. House Republicans insist the best solution is to boost domestic energy supplies [...]

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Title: Energy Forum Location: Alaskaland Description: Interior Alaska Building Association. Volunteers welcome. Start Time: 05:30 Date: 2008-07-11 End Time: 08:30

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From the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 20, 2008 Interior lawmakers are still reviewing Gov. Sarah Palin’s plan for short-term energy cost relief, but a few said Monday they were concerned about regional balance and assistance for businesses. Palin’s proposal would give every Alaskan $100 a month — through debit cards — that could be spent [...]

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Title: ABSN Anual Summer Conference, 2008 Weatherization & Energy Retrofits Location: AVTEC Auditorium – Seward, Alaska Description: The conference theme this year is Weatherization & Energy Retrofits Start Date: July 24, 2008 Start Time: 8:00pm End Date: July 26, 2008

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Title: CCHRC Tour Location: Cold Climate Housing Research Center Description: Weekly tour of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center. 1000 Fairbanks St. Start Time: 2:00 Date: May 22, 2008 End Time: 3:30

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From the Office of Governor Sarah Palin, May 15, 2008. May 15, 2008, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today unveiled a short-term energy plan to address the skyrocketing costs of energy in Alaska. The package includes two parts – returning surplus funds through a grant to all electric utilities to reduce ratepayer bills and [...]

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From The Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 16, 2008 The Alaska Housing Finance Corp. kicks off a rebate program today to reimburse property owners for making their homes more energy-efficient. The new program will supplement a long-running weatherization effort available to residents who earn up to, but not above, the state’s median income. The rebate program and [...]

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From The Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 15, 2008 JUNEAU — Gov. Sarah Palin on Thursday proposed a $1.2 billion, one-year plan to help offset the high energy costs paid by the state’s residents. Grants totaling $475 million would be given to utility companies operating in the state, to be used to lower customer bills. Palin said [...]

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Title: Oil conservation and Energy Fair Location: Nenana Civic Center Description: Organizations including Cooperative Extension Service, offer advice on lowering fuel and electric bills. For more information call Pamela Samash before 9pm at 832-2013. Start Time: 11:00 am Date: May 31, 2008 End Time: 06:00 pm

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From The Fairbanks Daily Newsminer May 13, 2008 JUNEAU — Gov. Sarah Palin will call lawmakers into a second special session this year to address energy cost relief for Alaskans. Palin will unveil a plan from her energy coordinator, Steve Haagenson, on Thursday to address the short-term energy crisis caused by oil prices. Click here to [...]

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