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Southcentral Alaska braces for a potential natural gas shortage this winter, with declining Cook Inlet production threatening higher utility bills and unreliable power—especially for families already stretched thin. Anchorage is turning to local solutions like waste-to-energy and solar, but leaders admit these won’t fix the bigger crisis. The proposed Alaska LNG pipeline, which would deliver gas from the North Slope, is seen as essential—but stalled by political debates over property tax cuts needed for its viability. Utilities warn of imminent gas shortages and possible 50% price hikes if alternatives are used. With a brutal winter looming, the region faces real risks including blackouts, and urgent, complex decisions are needed before it’s too late.

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