Alaska's Energy Desk

Cook Inlet has some of the most dramatic tidal shifts on the planet. From scientists to startups, many have speculated how this fast-flowing water could be harnessed to produce electricity.

Nicole Beier always knew she wanted to work in science, but never imagined she’d end up in Unalaska. In a city of men, she’s managing three labs responsible for testing drinking water, salt water, and wastewater as well as fish inspections.

“I think this is a worthwhile technology because it basically fills in a niche,” said Jeremy Kasper about wave energy generation.

Researchers at Yale have landed on a particular way of describing our complicated, contradictory climate change opinions.

Across the globe, the entire atmospheric circulation pattern is driven by temperature differences between the tropical latitudes and the Arctic.

Many businesses in Anchorage aren’t happy with the sudden increase in electric bills. Some are taking their case to state regulators, while others are trying more creative solutions to cut back on electricity costs.