Alaska Conservation Solutions

Recycling

Kudos to the City of Sitka, which not only has extensive recycling services but also instructs Sitkans on the three steps of composting.

Energy Efficiency

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) offers financial assistance to help Alaskans reduce their energy bills and make their homes more energy efficient. For more information on current programs in Sitka, visit the AHFC website or call The Home Energy Rebate & Weatherization Hotline at 1.877.325.2508.

Renewable Energy

Produce your own, clean energy and live off the grid!

Alaska Energy Authority's "Renewable Energy Atlas of Alaska" shows potential renewable energy resources all over the state. Order a free copy by contacting Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) at 907.929.7770  or download a version here.

Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) has also prepared a Wind Resource Summary specifically for Sitka.

If you are thinking about solar power, check out this table showing the average hours of daylight by month in Sitka.  

Alaska Sun is a coalition of solar businesses, academics, and interested individuals working toward a renewable energy future for Alaska. Established in May 2001, its funding originally came through the National Million Solar Roofs Coalition monies from the U.S. Department of Energy. Its site is now maintained by UAF's Cooperative Extension Service and is dedicated to promoting renewable energy for Alaska.

ABS Alaskan, Inc. maintains a site that discusses renewable energy options, remote power products, tax credits and intertie incentives throughout Alaska. 

More Information

The Sitka Conservation Society, in collaboration with the City of Sitka’s Electrical Department, has produced six Energy Conservation Brochures on how residents can reduce their energy consumption and their carbon emissions. For a hard copis stop by the Sitka Conservation Society office or the City and Borough of Sitka offices.

The Sitka Global Warming Group is a dynamic community action group dedicated to bringing Sitkans together to learn about and implement methods for reducing carbon emissions through energy conservation and the use of alternative energy resources. Visit their Focus Areas page to learn more about CFL's and the Bike to Work Program. 

The City of Sitka's Power Supply Plan, released in December, 2007, discusses projected developments through 2030.

The Sitka Conservation Society is actively engaged in developing energy policies and strategies to deal with global climate change.

Sitka is looking for volunteers for its Climate Action Plan Task Force. This task force will advise the Assembly on methods to plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Applications are available at the City of Sitka website. Call 747-1808 for more information.

Climate, global warming, and daylight charts and data for Sitka in 2007 are available here and here.

Alaska Youth for Environmental Action has a Sitka Chapter.