Energy Efficiency
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Working Group (EECWG) invites you to join us as we work to increase energy efficiency 15% per capita by 2020, a target set earlier this year by passage of House Bill 306. Our efforts to meet this goal include a comprehensive website on energy efficiency and conservation, www.akenergyefficiency.org to better connect Alaskans with information and resources to maximize energy cost savings.
Alaskans face unique energy challenges – challenges that call for unique solutions. As we work to ensure the long term sustainability of all communities, urban and rural, it is important to recognize that small changes through energy efficiency and conservation can have a large impact. In the short term, we can keep money in our pockets by addressing these small changes.
Our goal as a working group is to spearhead this effort and guide our state towards energy savings by providing access to Alaska-specific information and resources through the website. As we continue to develop this resource, we welcome your feedback. Let us know what further information we could provide to make it a valuable tool for your business, home and school.
Through a recent U.S. Department of Energy grant, our efforts are expanding and will include collection of baseline energy use data, a study of best practices, integration of a more sophisticated data management tool, and updated policy and program recommendations. For more information on these efforts, we invite you, again, to visit www.akenergyefficiency.org.
Help spread the word about the cost benefits of energy efficiency, as well as the energy efficiency goals lined out in HB 306. We hope you will join us in engaging Alaskans to think about how we can keep money in our pockets by using resources more efficiently.
Through our new website, our collaboration, and your help, we hope to build public awareness and meet the 15% goal by 2020. For more information about the EECWG’s efforts or for Alaska specific resources on energy efficiency, please visit www.akenergyefficiency.org.
On October 13th, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy announced that Alaska was among the four most improved states when considering state energy efficiency initiatives. Alaska climbed eight spots since last year’s rank, now holding the score of 37th out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Alaskans still have a long way to go, but our momentum is picking up- let’s ride it all the way to the #1 spot! Click here to download the report
For additional resources:
- AK Energy Efficiency- The one stop shop for energy efficiency information! This website is a useful energy tool for all Alaskans and was formed as a collaborative effort by the Alaska Energy Efficiency and Conservation Working Group (EECWG).
- Tips to Prepare for Winter and Save Energy in your home- As the leaves fall off the trees and the first snowflakes descend, your monthly energy bill is sure to rise. 'Tips to prepare' gives you quick tips on how to maximize cost savings on your home energy bills this winter. Don't worry, you won't have to sacrifice comfort and convenience to be energy efficient!
- Energy Saving Tips for your Workplace- In these tough economic times, every business could use some relief on their electric bill. To start saving your business money, check out these easy tips for your workplace.
- Becoming a Green Star: A Waste Reduction Guide for Anchorage Business (from GreenStar Inc)- Visit this guide to find more tips for conserving energy at the office.
- Printable 'October 2010- Alaska Energy Awareness Month' Flyer- Want to spread the news about Energy Awareness Month and how to save money on your electric bill? Print this flyer to hang up at your office or give to your friends.
- AHFC Home Energy Rebate Program Guidelines- This is an excellent program that reimburses homeowners for qualified energy efficiency upgrades they make to their home. Please see the link for details and how you can sign up!
- A fun and interactive website that shows kids how to improve energy efficiency in their home- Your little ones will have so much fun learning how to become energy efficient that they won't even realize that they are saving you money too!
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Working Group Members are:
Alaska Energy Authority | Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Alaska Building Science Network | Alaska Center for Energy and Power | Alaska Conservation Alliance | Alaska Craftsman Home Program | Alaska Electric Light and Power | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Alaska Power Association | Alaska Village Electric Cooperative | Bristol Bay Native Associations | Cascadia Region Green Building Council | Chugach Electric Association | Cold Climate Housing Research Center | The Denali Commission | Golden Valley Electric Association | Green Star | Homer Electric Association | Information Insights | Matanuska Electric Association | Municipal Light and Power | National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Renewable Energy Alaska Project | Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc. | Southeast Alaska Conservation Council | Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference | University of Alaska Fairbanks' Bristol Bay Campus | University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extensive Service Energy and Housing Program | United State Department of Agriculture Rural Development | Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council |
For more information about the EECWG members click here
