Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Alaska’s coal: A strategic anchor in an uncertain energy world
By Lorali Simon Community spectrum While much of the world is rediscovering coal’s strategic value amid global fuel shortages
Turn today’s oil boom into tomorrow’s energy security
By Jason Custer Opinion Alaska is once again riding high on the strength of oil revenues, with an additional $545
Clarification needed on MEA’s renewable energy claims
This is an open letter to Matanuska Electric Association management to ask for some clarification and transparency with regard to
Conservatives should trust markets to power America’s energy future
By Ryan Costello Opinion A quiet but important shift is taking place in conservative energy policy. Across the center-right,
Bad policies lead to high electricity prices
By Kristen Walker Opinion Millions of Americans are upset and deeply concerned about their electric bills as of late, and
Opinion: America’s energy struggles and a path to security
By Craig Stevens Opinion America stands at the threshold of a new economic era, one that promises greater prosperity, security,
Alaska’s energy security must come first
By Tom Begich Spectrum For decades, Alaska has provided energy security for the United States. Our oil and gas have
Matanuska Electric sees steady growth in power demand even as natural gas shortage looms
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Matanuska Electric Association is seeing a gradual and steady increase in demand for electricity
Mixed outlook for energy in Southcentral, Interior Alaska; New gas in Cook Inlet, but big wind projects stall
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman The outlook for energy, its availability and affordability, is decidedly mixed for Southcentral and
DOT upgrading Road Weather Information System
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is in the
Alaska Mechanical Builders in Palmer turns out another new modular power plant for a rural community
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman A $6 million new power plant for a western Alaska village in was assembled
Opinion: Clean energy tax credits help build a brighter, more affordable future for Alaska
By Joelle Hall Spectrum Alaskans understand how much energy matters. It’s not just about turning on the lights or