Podcast Episodes

Arctic Energy Office and Alaska's Regional Energy Goals

Episode 8

In this episode, Director Erin Whitney provides an overview of the Arctic Energy Office and informs our listeners about the new Arctic Energy…

2 years, 9 months ago

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The Education and Work of a Lineman

Episode 7

Joe Waggoner, of Golden Valley Electric Association, has been a journeyman lineman for 16 years. He discusses the education and training requ…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Displacing Diesel and Utilizing Wind and Solar Energy in the Arctic Circle

Episode 6

Relying on diesel energy is costly, logistically difficult, and unsustainable in the Arctic Circle. Tom Atkinson, general manager and CEO of …

3 years ago

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Maintaining Safe and Reliable Power Lines

Episode 5

Manny Lopez, Land Services Manager, discusses how Matanuska Electric Association works hard to keep power lines safe and reliable year after …

3 years, 1 month ago

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Supporting EV Adoption with Rate Incentives and Equipment

Episode 4

Alec Mesdag, president and CEO of Alaska Electric Light and Power, discusses how electric companies can encourage and support their customers…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Keeping the Lights on in Rural Alaska

Episode 3

Bill Stamm, CEO of Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, discusses the complexities of keeping the lights on in rural Alaska. While the cooper…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Upgrading the Railbelt Grid for Efficiency and Reliability

Episode 2

Brian Hickey, Executive Director of Railbelt Regional Coordination, discusses the history of the Railbelt grid, the need for an upgrade, and …

3 years, 4 months ago

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Utilizing Micronuclear Technology in Rural Alaska

Episode 1

In rural Alaska, reliable electricity is key. Travis Million, CEO at Copper Valley Electric Association, discusses how micronuclear technolog…

3 years, 5 months ago

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