Wind Power

The world’s circumpolar regions provide great opportunity for wind power. Alaska is known to have some of the greatest wind power potential of any location on earth. With the high cost of electricity and concern over climate change, wind power is a viable solution to energy needs in Alaska and other cold climate regions around the globe.

No matter what your interest in wind technologies, the CCHRC offers a wide range of material.

Our Resources
	Alaska HomeWise: Wind Power (11/23/09) part 1 (mp3) \| part 2 (mp3) Ask A Builder: Wind in the Arctic 12/2/09 (PDF) Ask A Builder: Wind Turbines 10/28/09 (PDF) Energy Focus: Wind Turbines 4/29/09 (PDF)
Links
	GVEA: Healy Wind Study Webpage (link)

Safe & Effective Exterior Insulation Retrofits

Mobile Test Lab

The CCHRC Mobile Test Lab is fitted with nine wall sections, each constructed differently, to determine how retrofit insulation methods are susceptible to interior moisture

Product Testing

product testing equipment

The CCHRC Product Testing Lab studies concepts and products for the building envelope in circumpolar Arctic climatic conditions. Current projects include moveable exterior window insulation and ground source heat pumps.

Heat Pumps

heat pump

In this pilot program, CCHRC staff are monitoring ground source systems installed at a military base, a public elementary school and a private residence. This is part of an overall feasibility study for Alaska.

REMOTE Walls

The REMOTE Wall System, designed for extreme cold climates, features an air and/or vapor retarder and rigid foam insulation over the sheathing on the exterior of the house. It is used in both new and retrofit construction.

Barnette's School of the Future

School of the Future

Recently, students at Fairbanks' Barnette Magnet School won first place at the national School of the Future Design Competition. Students toured the CCHRC facility as part of their planning process.