Energy Efficiency Program & Policy Recommendations Alaska residents see the cost of energy as a major issue. As utility bills skyrocket, this issue escalates, affecting homeowners, renters, businesses and industry. Legislators are concerned and looking for the best strategy to provide some form of relief to residents. Recognizing the need to take action, the Alaska…
Energy Use in Alaska’s Public Facilities CCHRC worked on a new report that gives the first in-depth picture of the energy use of public buildings in Alaska. By looking at comprehensive energy audits of 327 out of an estimated 5,000 public facilities, researchers found that the average building can save $25,000 per year on energy…
Building Six Star Homes in Anchorage This project looked at the costs and benefits for builders to construct 6 Star homes in Southcentral Alaska. Through a market analysis, the study found that buyers are paying more for energy efficient homes (or roughly 3% more for a 6 Star home than a 5 Star home). It…
