Alaska Municipal League

King Cove city manager Gary Hennigh, Assistant City Manager Amber Jusefowyth, and Mayor Warren Wilson are at Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, to present on the critical fisheries related economic situation in King Cove and how they’re looking forward. Many of AML’s members are present at PME, the commercial fishing industry’s largest trade show.

??? Save the Date! The fourth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will be held June 3-5, 2025, at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska. The premier annual energy event will explore the future of energy in Alaska and on a global scale; the impact of artificial intelligence and skyrocketing demand from data centers; the latest advancements in renewable and advanced nuclear power, transmission, and energy storage; carbon capture and sequestration; and continuing the responsible development of Alaska’s vast oil, gas, and mineral resources. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gEnzphf6

Early Bird Registration ends tomorrow! Register now to receive the early bird discount for the 74th AML Annual Local Government Conference taking place in Anchorage from December 9-13, 2024. After recent elections, do you have newly elected municipal officials? Make sure they are registered for the Newly Elected Officials training as well as the Annual Conference! The agenda has been updated online, so plan your your week of exciting sessions and activities. Don't forget to book your travel with the discounted airfare on Alaska Airlines! https://lnkd.in/g3penk92

We're proud to unveil a new video that showcases the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project and its future potential. ? Owned by AEA, the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project has been a low-cost source of electricity for the Railbelt for more than 30 years. Located near Homer, Alaska, the 120-megawatt facility generates about 10 percent of the total annual power used by the Railbelt. ? As the largest hydroelectric facility in the state, it provides clean, affordable energy for more than 550,000 Alaskans from Homer to Fairbanks. ? Bradley Lake power averages about four cents per kilowatt hour, a significant savings over the cost of fossil fuel sources. It exemplifies the role hydropower plays in our state’s energy mix. Watch the video to learn more. ?? Video Credit: Hybrid Color

We are excited to announce that applications are NOW OPEN for TYPE 3 (Program Development and Implementation) grants with the Thriving Communities Program. These grants are for up to $350,000 and will cover a two-year project period. Applicants will already have a strong understanding of the local environment and/or public health issues and are ready to implement. But who is eligible? Nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, tribal governments, and Native American organizations are all eligible—note that this list is not exhaustive. Individuals, for-profit businesses, and state governments are not eligible. Philanthropy Northwest and its partners will be here to help answer your questions. For more information on the timeline and eligibility, visit our website at: https://bit.ly/4edtBzM

Are you looking for a short to medium term position that allows you to apply your public management experiences to support Alaska's diverse communities? Consider adding your name to the Interim Municipal Managers list where Alaska's cities and boroughs look to find talented individuals to help fill a critical gap while they search for new permanent managers and administrators. https://lnkd.in/gtcWG7uP

Our speakers were electrifying, our sponsors and exhibitors energizing, and our participants were positively charged and ready to learn! The 2024 Alaska Rural Energy Conference was full of powerful ideas generating thoughtful discussion distributed across Alaska's utility providers, state and federal energy experts, leading academics, and energy stakeholders from across Alaska and beyond! Thank you to everyone who helped make this week such a success, and we hope you all keep this momentum going, working together to help overcome Alaska's energy challenges. See the presentations and learn more: https://akruralenergy.org/

Our speakers were electrifying, our sponsors and exhibitors energizing, and our participants were positively charged and ready to learn! The 2024 Alaska Rural Energy Conference was full of powerful ideas generating thoughtful discussion distributed across Alaska's utility providers, state and federal energy experts, leading academics, and energy stakeholders from across Alaska and beyond! Thank you to everyone who helped make this week such a success, and we hope you all keep this momentum going, working together to help overcome Alaska's energy challenges. See the presentations and learn more: https://akruralenergy.org/

On this #ThrowbackThursday, we look back at this photo taken circa 1989 during the construction of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project located 27 miles from Homer, Alaska. Bradley Lake's power generation potential was first studied by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1955. AEA assumed ownership of the project in 1982 and completed it on time and on budget in 1991. Upon construction it was the largest hydroelectric facility in Alaska — and remains so today. The 120-megawatt facility provides low-cost energy for more than 550,000 Alaskans from Homer to Fairbanks. At 4 cents per kilowatt hour, it provides some of the cheapest power on the Railbelt, which also helps reduce energy costs in rural Alaska.

Discussions and presentations at the Alaska Rural Energy Conference next week will focus on exploring the technical and economic feasibility of both existing fossil fuel and renewable energy options for rural Alaska, discuss new technologies, recent success stories, and identify what the state and industry can do to help rural utilities function at the highest possible level. https://akruralenergy.org/