Here is an article I would like to see addressed by the Juneau Empire:<\/p>\n
Have we put the cart before the horse in 2021?<\/p>\n
With the Keystone Pipeline now halted what are our alternatives to inexpensive, efficient and non-carbon heat sources?<\/p>\n
How will Alaska heat its homes? Will Alaskans be able to afford fuel?<\/p>\n
What is next? What does the future look like with regard to heating Alaskan homes?<\/p>\n
Electric? Powered by what? hydro? OK, when the water levels are acceptable.Otherwise is diesel our other primary source of electric power?<\/p>\n
How will Alaskans afford this? Where will the diesel come from?<\/p>\n
Wind power? (How are they maintained in our harsh climates?) (How much lubrication do they require?)<\/p>\n
(Are we recycling old, broken, or unuseable turbine blades or are we burying them in the ground?)<\/p>\n
(How much fuel are we using to deice and maintain wind turbines?)<\/p>\n
Solar? How does solar work in a country that is primarily dark or cloudy in the winter?<\/p>\n
How are solar panels maintained in harsh winter or windy climates?<\/p>\n
Bio? anything?<\/p>\n
Pellets? would we have enough to go around?<\/p>\n
What kind of security risks for Alaska are we taking by depending on other countries to meet our energy needs?<\/p>\n
Will Alaskans freeze in the immediate future?<\/p>\n