Judge Sharon Gleason found that regulators did violate the law in some aspects of their analysis, but denied some plaintiffs’ claims.
Energy & Mining
Alaska delegation asks Biden to act on Canadian mining near transboundary rivers
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Rep. Mary Peltola expressed concern over Canadian mining impacts on U.S. communities.
Southeast tribes seek a pause on Canadian mine near B.C. border
An attorney says the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission hopes to ensure tribes “are not sidelined” by projects.
Homer utility board approves buying energy from what will be Alaska’s largest solar farm
Renewable IPP has been working with HEA to build a solar farm on the Kenai Peninsula since 2021.
Southeast and Southcentral Alaska awarded $38M to launch heat pump incentive program
Homeowners will be eligible for rebates between $4,000 up to $8,500, depending on household income.
Judge suspends controversial federal Cook Inlet lease sale, citing impacts on beluga whales
A federal judge is sending Interior Department officials back to the drawing board after concluding a Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale didn’t adequately consider the possible impacts on endangered beluga whales in the area. The ruling temporarily suspends a lease held by dominant Cook Inlet producer Hilcorp. The privately held Texas-based oil and…