Murkowski Applauds Energy Efficiency Leadership of Rural Communities in Alaska
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today applauded 64 rural communities for being recognized as “Community Efficiency Champions” by the Department of Energy’s Remote Alaska Communities Energy Efficiency Competition (RACEE Competition).
“This is great news and further confirms that Alaska is leading the way for the rest of the world when it comes to energy innovation,” Murkowski said. “We have some of the highest energy prices in the country which is why it’s so important to promote energy innovation. By being designated as ‘Community Efficiency Champions,’ rural Alaska communities are one step closer to receiving the tools needed to further save money on energy costs.”
Murkowski, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, received the news at the committee’s field hearing in Bethel, Alaska with Energy Secretary Moniz and five of her Senate colleagues, Sens. Barrasso, R-Wyo., Cantwell, D-Wash., Capito, R-W.Va., Daines, R-Mont., and King, I-Maine.
The 64 communities in rural Alaska, recognized as “Community Efficiency Champions,” will now be eligible for technical assistance in phase two of the Department of Energy’s RACEE Competition. The full list of eligible communities is below.
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Village of Akhiok City of Shishmaref Village of Northway Village of Chuathbaluk City of Brevig Mission City of Sand Point City of Port Lions City of Atka City of Adak Village of Noatak Village of Rampart Village of Quinhagak Minto Village Council City of Akutan Village of Kaktovik Village of Point Hope Kongiganak Village of Nondalton Village of Ambler Village of Holy Cross Village of Kiana City of Kotlik City of Scammon Bay City of Aleknagik City of Platinum City of Clarks Point City of Deering Village of Gakona City of Noorvik Village of Anaktuvuk Village of Kwigillingok City of Tanana |
Village of Eyak Karluk Tribal Council City of Galena City of Toksook Bay Village of Ouzinkie City of Shungnak Village of Kivalina Village of Kipnuk Village of Selawik Village of Buckland Village of Kake Village of Chevak Village of Tanacross Village of Levelock Village of False Pass Village of Tununak City of Pelican Village of Saxman Borough of Haines Village of Kotzebue Village of Klawock Village of Akiak Village of Hooper Bay Village of Chignik Lagoon Village of Yakutat Village of Chefornak Village of Kasaan Kalskag Tuntutuliak Chinik Eskimo Community -City of Golovin Ruby Village of Angoon |
