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Renewable railbelt energy | Alaska Insight

Season 2024 Episode 21 | 26m 46s

Alaskans are facing a spike in electric and heating costs within a few years because of declining supplies of Cook Inlet natural gas, but research suggests the cheapest path forward for consumers is a transition to more renewable energy. On this Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend is joined by renewable energy experts to discuss how realistic a transition to renewables is, and how long it could take.

Aired: 04/18/24
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