Chants of “Keep Fairbanks Cold,” “Say no to a gas pipeline” and “No Ambler Road” emerged from a group of 40 people as they marched from Golden Heart Plaza to
Golden Valley Electric Association is looking to diversify its energy portfolio by investing in more renewable power production and moving away from some fossil fuels that contribute to rising global
A Fairbanks-based environmental group will hold a rally this afternoon just before Golden Valley Electric Association’s annual meeting at Lathrop High School’s Hering Auditorium. The Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition plans to commend Golden Valley for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and urge it to do more.
Golden Valley Electric Association is studying a plan that would allow its members to invest in the utility’s solar-energy farm to reduce their monthly bills and support the co-op’s efforts to reduce use of fossil fuels. If approved, Golden Valley will begin applying next year for permits on what could be Alaska’s first community solar project.