Sustainable North

On September 21, 2008, “AK,” an Alaska Public Radio Network statewide news and entertainment program, ran several features on heating and weatherizing the Alaskan home. Besides containing useful facts, the pieces highlights the challenges (and joys) of living in a cold climate. Listen to “Weatherization,” “Firewood Frenzy,” and “Firewood Health.” Click here to listen to [...]

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Title: Energy Efficiency Retrofit Class Location: 326 Driveway Street, Fairbanks Description: Information provided on retrofits. For more information call 455-4328. Start Time: 06:00 Date: 2008-07-22 End Time: 09:00

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BY: Susan Keltner, PORTAL Program Liaison/Communications Coordinator Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner July 10, 2008,  Section A3 Home energy bills are increasing with the price of fuel and winter is fast approaching. Improving home energy efficiency is one way Interior residents can battle increasing energy prices. Fortunately, the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) has recently [...]

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The Portal On Retrofits, Training And Loans is now open to assist people in selecting a program that will help improve the energy efficiency of their homes through energy retrofits. The programs include Weatherization, Energy Rebates, and Second Mortgages for those wishing to improve the energy efficiency of their homes whether they rent, own, or live in a multi-family [...]

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From the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer July 8, 2008. With little hope that the price of heating oil will go down before winter sets in, several entities have jointly opened an office to help residents be more energy-efficient. The Portal on Retrofits, Training and Loans, dubbed PORTAL, is staffed with three pros who can help homeowners [...]

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From the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer July 6, 2008. Record-high prices for home heating fuel and utilities are putting a squeeze on family budgets throughout Alaska. People aren’t too happy about the situation, and many are looking for help. Gov. Sarah Palin and state legislators are evaluating additional ways to provide that help, both for the [...]

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Title: New Energy Rater Training Location: Cold Climate Housing Research Center Description: Alaska Building Science Network is holding an Energy Rater training to become a certified energy rater for the AHFC weatherization and retrofit program. Start Date: June 9,  2008 Start Time: 8:00 End Date:  June 11, 2008 End Time: 5:00

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Title: Air Tightness and Blower Door Certification Class Location: Cold Climate Housing Research Center Description: Alaska Building Science Network is holding several class on weatherization in cold climates. This class covers a portion of the total certificaiton. Start Date:  June 5, 2008 Start Time: 8:00 End Date: June 6, 2008 End Time: 5:00

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BY: Ryan Colgan & John Davies, Cold Climate Housing Research Center Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner May 29, 2008,  Section A3 Many in Fairbanks do not want to think about winter just as summer is arriving. However, there is no better time to prepare for winter and the high energy expenses that result from heating your [...]

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From the Fairbanks Daily Newminer 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 [...]

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