As #NationalEnergyAwarenessMonth continues, I wanted to take a moment to highlight the various energy resources and projects around our state.pic.twitter.com/PX3X7QWSRa
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Southeast Alaska is rich with opportunities for hydropower. In fact, if these resources were fully utilized, Southeast wouldn’t need to burn another gallon of diesel fuel. I’ve long supported an all-of-the-above energy approach that includes renewables, such as hydropower.
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Last Congress, my legislation to expedite the expansion of the Terror Lake Hydro project on Kodiak Island was signed into law, saving the Kodiak Electric Assn millions of dollars that almost certainly would have been passed on to ratepayers. Read more:https://bit.ly/2sk0Eur
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Additionally, I authored legislation to correct an error made by the federal gov't that was preventing 25 acres of land from being utilized for the Swan Lake Hydro Project in Southeast.
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This bill was also signed into law, ensuring Alaska continues to have the resources available to expand renewable hydro projects. Read more about that legislation here:https://bit.ly/324iV1s
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Renewable energy is a key component of American energy independence, and Alaskans have my commitment that I’ll continue working to ensure that development in all forms is supported.
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