- Chair Alec Mesdag
Next Scheduled Meeting
Previous Committee Meetings
- 2020
April 22 – agenda, meeting minutes
Aug 19- agenda, meeting minutes
Oct 28- agenda, meeting minutes - 2021
April 20 – agenda, meeting minutes
July 6 – agenda, meeting minutes
October 5 – agenda, Betsy McGregor AEA Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Update
Previous Committee Meeting Materials
- Minutes and Information – April 22, 2020
- Minutes and Information – Dec 2019
- VW Update – EVSE Infrastructure along the Statewide Continguous Road System – Dec 2019
- Gunnuk Daily Report – Dec 2019
Energy Goal Statement
To create long term energy security, support energy infrastructure development, and promote efficient use of existing energy-related resources within Southeast Alaska.
SWOT Analysis
Energy CEDS SWOT and Initiatives
Energy Priority Objectives
Priority Objective #1: Promote priorities of the regional energy plan including infrastructure and diesel displacement
During these times of fiscal austerity, educate and communicate with the federal government regarding the value and importance of regional energy projects, especially small community-based projects. There are a number of projects that help meet renewable energy goals of the state and federal agencies. Partner with federal agencies to advocate for renewable energy development and advance energy technologies in order to promote economic development and jobs to contribute to a resilient tax base.
Work with the federal government to increase investments. Support efforts to set aside the Roadless Rule as a barrier to renewable energy development. Increase access to renewable resources within the Tongass National Forest.
Identify federal regulations that hamper energy development. Reduce barriers to increase new investments in energy.
The majority of energy costs paid by residents goes toward space heat. Opportunities abound for alternative energy heat to displace diesel, especially biomass. Educate people regarding energy use. Provide diesel displacement through improved incremental delivery of conservation and efficiency measures to businesses and residences in order to reduce energy costs. There are many opportunities for energy efficiency in generation, transmission and demand-side management. Facilitate technical expertise for utilities and educate consumers regarding energy use.
Other Energy Objectives:
Objective #2: Support community efforts that create sustainable power systems that provide affordable/renewable energy.
Objective #3: Complete a Regional Hydrosite Evaluation for Southeast Alaska.
Build upon the existing work to catalog critical information necessary to determine the highest value hydropower projects to meet the growing needs of our region.