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Meanwhile, in the Interior of Alaska, temperatures are dipping down to -50 degrees F this week; Southeast Alaska is experiencing very cold temps for their area.Yet others areas of the State, where generally it is frigid, will have more temperate weather during this week-at least it isn't a heatwave.
December 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Meanwhile, in the Interior of Alaska, temperatures are dipping down to -50 degrees F this week; Southeast Alaska is experiencing very cold temps for their area.Yet others areas of the State, where generally it is frigid, will have more temperate weather during this week-at least it isn't a heatwave.
With much of the country looking at temperature records being broken due to a late December heat wave, flooding is a real danger. In fact, more than 40 million residents have been put under flood watch as of this morning.Also, there is a high risk of major rock/mudslides and rapid rise of rivers.
December 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
With much of the country looking at temperature records being broken due to a late December heat wave, flooding is a real danger. In fact, more than 40 million residents have been put under flood watch as of this morning.Also, there is a high risk of major rock/mudslides and rapid rise of rivers.
While large hydroelectric dams have the benefit of producing electricity, often the disruption of natural flowing waters can spin off other problems. Iran for the last half century has put up large scale dams, yet with the pooling of water in the large reservoirs has contributed to local shortages.
December 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
While large hydroelectric dams have the benefit of producing electricity, often the disruption of natural flowing waters can spin off other problems. Iran for the last half century has put up large scale dams, yet with the pooling of water in the large reservoirs has contributed to local shortages.
The National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Impact Mitigation Grant Program has helped North Slope communities as compensation for drilling of the past, coming from revenue brought in by oil production on federal land. It has been recently switched to unrestricted status by Alaska's current Governor.
December 19, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Impact Mitigation Grant Program has helped North Slope communities as compensation for drilling of the past, coming from revenue brought in by oil production on federal land. It has been recently switched to unrestricted status by Alaska's current Governor.
1260 residences (1.75%) are out of power in the Matsu Valley. Winds blowing 70-80mph making many nervous from the continual rushing noise.ees; trees are down on power lines, small planes flipped and sheds moved. You can look by neighborhood to see who's w/o power: ebill.mea.coop/maps/public/...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
1260 residences (1.75%) are out of power in the Matsu Valley. Winds blowing 70-80mph making many nervous from the continual rushing noise.ees; trees are down on power lines, small planes flipped and sheds moved. You can look by neighborhood to see who's w/o power: ebill.mea.coop/maps/public/...
With power outages effecting many residents in Anchorage for the second day straight, power for space heating is the main priority.With frigid temperatures and ice everywhere it is tempting to combust whatever is on hand, yet it is important to keep an eye on any carbon monoxide that may be present.
December 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
With power outages effecting many residents in Anchorage for the second day straight, power for space heating is the main priority.With frigid temperatures and ice everywhere it is tempting to combust whatever is on hand, yet it is important to keep an eye on any carbon monoxide that may be present.
As one who hails from the Front Range of the Mile High City, I'm in favor of the name change that the U.S. DOE just did by swapping out Fairbanks's lab formerly known as "National Renewable Energy Laboratory" to “National Laboratory of the Rockies.” Much of the same, good work will continue.
December 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
As one who hails from the Front Range of the Mile High City, I'm in favor of the name change that the U.S. DOE just did by swapping out Fairbanks's lab formerly known as "National Renewable Energy Laboratory" to “National Laboratory of the Rockies.” Much of the same, good work will continue.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
🗣️ Not to mix up the IEA (International Energy Agency) with the EIA (US Energy Information Association): "Energy has been one of the strongest and most consistent engines of job creation in the global economy during a period marked by significant uncertainties"
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With subzero temps hitting Alaska, there's no better time to see where energy is 'leaking' out of your home. First, look for obvious gaps by turning off any outside lights, turn the inside ones on when dark outside and then inspect door and window jams. Then use an infra red handheld imaging cam.
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
With subzero temps hitting Alaska, there's no better time to see where energy is 'leaking' out of your home. First, look for obvious gaps by turning off any outside lights, turn the inside ones on when dark outside and then inspect door and window jams. Then use an infra red handheld imaging cam.
The equalizing term for looking at the energy output of fuels is MMbtu (a million British thermal units). A BTU is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a pound of water by 1°F (under an atmospheric unit of pressure). Whether solid, gas or liquid- fuels can be measured with MMbtu's.
November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The equalizing term for looking at the energy output of fuels is MMbtu (a million British thermal units). A BTU is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a pound of water by 1°F (under an atmospheric unit of pressure). Whether solid, gas or liquid- fuels can be measured with MMbtu's.
With the constrictors on airport travel this month, it will be interesting to see what the amount of fuel that was not burned- but also the tonnage of cargo that didn't get moved.It isn't just the lost of passenger ticket receipts that is an outcome when there is a shock to the U.S. aviation system.
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
With the constrictors on airport travel this month, it will be interesting to see what the amount of fuel that was not burned- but also the tonnage of cargo that didn't get moved.It isn't just the lost of passenger ticket receipts that is an outcome when there is a shock to the U.S. aviation system.
In October the U.S. moved to put sanctions on Russia's oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil (effective Nov 21). Has it been effective...? In response, refineries in India and China have reduced imports of Russian oil as it now trades at the highest discounts per Brent crude since this time last year.
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In October the U.S. moved to put sanctions on Russia's oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil (effective Nov 21). Has it been effective...? In response, refineries in India and China have reduced imports of Russian oil as it now trades at the highest discounts per Brent crude since this time last year.
Though often U.S. interest per Exxon is referred to when looking at new LNG drilling in Alaska, yet there's activity between the U.S./Exxon in the Mediterranean. DOE sec. Wright and DOI sec. Doug Burgum signed a new new drilling deal with Greece to import for export.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Though often U.S. interest per Exxon is referred to when looking at new LNG drilling in Alaska, yet there's activity between the U.S./Exxon in the Mediterranean. DOE sec. Wright and DOI sec. Doug Burgum signed a new new drilling deal with Greece to import for export.
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After Cuba was provoked by the Bay of Pigs to ask Russia for missiles, JFK saw it as threatening U.S. "credibility" and thus a violation of the Monroe Doctrine.Possibly now in similar circumstances with Venezuela, Russian nuclear missiles may enter the Western Hemisphere again per gunboat diplomacy.
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
After Cuba was provoked by the Bay of Pigs to ask Russia for missiles, JFK saw it as threatening U.S. "credibility" and thus a violation of the Monroe Doctrine.Possibly now in similar circumstances with Venezuela, Russian nuclear missiles may enter the Western Hemisphere again per gunboat diplomacy.
One of the largest backup battery systems is operated by the utility in Fairbanks.While it allows for power storage that can help during outages, if utilized all at once for a community-wide blackout it would not provide more than a half hour of power. Thus roving outages are a more likely use.
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
One of the largest backup battery systems is operated by the utility in Fairbanks.While it allows for power storage that can help during outages, if utilized all at once for a community-wide blackout it would not provide more than a half hour of power. Thus roving outages are a more likely use.
In March Alaska's governor was looking at forging a partnership with Taiwan which would help the island in providing natural gas. Earlier today, President Trump directly mentioned while in Asia spoke about providing natural gas to China. With the animosity between the two, can both be served LNG?
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In March Alaska's governor was looking at forging a partnership with Taiwan which would help the island in providing natural gas. Earlier today, President Trump directly mentioned while in Asia spoke about providing natural gas to China. With the animosity between the two, can both be served LNG?
Many recall the 1970's energy crisis being at the hands of OPEC- largely Middle Eastern nations.The oil cartel has been expanded to other nations from other regions into what is referred to as OPEC+, which is currently adopting a wait and see approach per U.S. sanctions on Russia (as prices drop).
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Many recall the 1970's energy crisis being at the hands of OPEC- largely Middle Eastern nations.The oil cartel has been expanded to other nations from other regions into what is referred to as OPEC+, which is currently adopting a wait and see approach per U.S. sanctions on Russia (as prices drop).
Dr. Philip Wight (UAF) has noted that complex, mega- projects exceed a billion dollars, and though the Trans-Alaska Pipeline succeeded, they usually are failures in Alaska (due to large federal capital outlays with a small customer base). Thus large regional projects such as regional dams languish.
October 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Dr. Philip Wight (UAF) has noted that complex, mega- projects exceed a billion dollars, and though the Trans-Alaska Pipeline succeeded, they usually are failures in Alaska (due to large federal capital outlays with a small customer base). Thus large regional projects such as regional dams languish.
Kotzebue came up yesterday, at an UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power training, in terms of being a long standing model of innovative, Alaskan remote community micro-grids.Brad Reeve was mentioned as a pioneer (1990's) who implemented wind for the Iñupiat eskimo community;solar is active as well.
October 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Kotzebue came up yesterday, at an UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power training, in terms of being a long standing model of innovative, Alaskan remote community micro-grids.Brad Reeve was mentioned as a pioneer (1990's) who implemented wind for the Iñupiat eskimo community;solar is active as well.
UAF's Alaska Center for Energy and Power is collaborating with the State on Oct. 28-29, by hosting a two day (distance delivery) workshop focused on energy projects. This is a type of stopgap measure before the 2026 Sustainable Energy Conference arrives in Spring. www.eventbrite.com/e/asec-conti...
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October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
UAF's Alaska Center for Energy and Power is collaborating with the State on Oct. 28-29, by hosting a two day (distance delivery) workshop focused on energy projects. This is a type of stopgap measure before the 2026 Sustainable Energy Conference arrives in Spring. www.eventbrite.com/e/asec-conti...
~14 Relocation sites exist for Alaskan residents who left villages this week after ex-Typhoon Halong hit. Some don't have a home now, and others have water inundated homes to dry out to prevent molding before winter shortly comes on. Safely vented heaters and generators may be a must for cleanup.
October 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
~14 Relocation sites exist for Alaskan residents who left villages this week after ex-Typhoon Halong hit. Some don't have a home now, and others have water inundated homes to dry out to prevent molding before winter shortly comes on. Safely vented heaters and generators may be a must for cleanup.
Typhoons have taken W. Alaska by 'storm' and many communities are without power.It's important to know what affordable devices can safely provide space heat, water boiling and cooking for those who are going home to mitigate water damage and the home envelope before utilities are back up/operating.
October 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Typhoons have taken W. Alaska by 'storm' and many communities are without power.It's important to know what affordable devices can safely provide space heat, water boiling and cooking for those who are going home to mitigate water damage and the home envelope before utilities are back up/operating.
Alaska is gearing up for more drilling in the State and potentially offshore. There was a heavy emphasis at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference on aspects of fossil fuel development. At the same time, some of the operation firms are shedding workers as a cyclical response to low crude prices.
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Alaska is gearing up for more drilling in the State and potentially offshore. There was a heavy emphasis at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference on aspects of fossil fuel development. At the same time, some of the operation firms are shedding workers as a cyclical response to low crude prices.
With several petrol companies involved in the Alaska Pipeline,
a unique collaboration had been set up for the operations side. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.was formed to operates the 800-mile Alaska pipeline, and it announced that 8% of their current workforce will be laid off in the near future.
a unique collaboration had been set up for the operations side. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.was formed to operates the 800-mile Alaska pipeline, and it announced that 8% of their current workforce will be laid off in the near future.
October 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
With several petrol companies involved in the Alaska Pipeline,
a unique collaboration had been set up for the operations side. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.was formed to operates the 800-mile Alaska pipeline, and it announced that 8% of their current workforce will be laid off in the near future.
a unique collaboration had been set up for the operations side. Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.was formed to operates the 800-mile Alaska pipeline, and it announced that 8% of their current workforce will be laid off in the near future.