Electrical

Power systems are important to any home, whether in the circumpolar north or anywhere else around the globe. As the technology surrounding electrical systems advances, appropriate and safe design practices must also keep the pace.

Whether you’re looking for information on wiring and walls, light bulbs, fixtures, or any other topic, CCHRC can help. Also, conserving power is more important in cold climates because the cost of electricity is usually significantly higher.

CCHRC offers information about proper building and wiring, power conservation and generation as well.

  

Resources

 

Alaska HomeWise: Common Code Violations (12/21/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Ask A Builder
12/9/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: Plugging in your Car (12/7/09)
part 1 (mp3)

Ask A Builder
11/18/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
11/4/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
9/23/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
9/9/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
9/2/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
8/6/09 (PDF)

Energy Focus: Office Power Conservation
7/30/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: Phantom Loads (7/20/09)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

Energy Focus: Knowledge is Power
4/3/08 (PDF)

Energy Focus: Lighten your Electric Bill
3/13/08 (PDF)

Energy Focus: Give Energy
12/11/08 (PDF)

Energy Focus: Switching off the Lights
12/4/08 (PDF)

Energy Focus: Energy Savings Pays
7/24/08 (PDF)

Links

 

Energy Use Calculator & Calculations
Calculator

GVEA Home$ense Program (homeowners)
Webpage (link)

GVEA Builder$ense Program (builders)
Webpage (link)

GVEA Business$ense Program (businesses)
Webpage (link)