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We're excited about this free training sponsored by the Alaska Department of Labor, offered by Solar Energy International. Find the application here at http://www.yritwc.org/Departments/Energy.aspx. Courses held this summer. … Read more...

Join us in a cost-free presentation on a heat-to-power generating system that has the potential to reduce diesel fuel consumption in Alaska's rural villages and beyond. Ross Coen from Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) will share about the "Green Machine" during our Energy Today in AK forum on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 5:30 - 6:30 PM at ACHP, 3400 Spenard. To register or for more information … Read more...

Congratulations to our fabulous board member Creta Bloxom, who was voted by members of the MatSu Homebuilders Association as the 2011 Associate of the Year! Creta is a past Board Member of the Anchorage Home Builders Association and a current Board Member for ACHP Alaska and the Mat-Su Home Builders Association. She has been on the board of directors of the Anchorage, Regional, and National … Read more...

Exuberant youngsters and their families learned about the advantages of LED bulbs using 8 watts over incandescent 40 watt bulbs through demonstrations and games at recent energy fairs in Alakanuk and Emmonak. ACHP Outreach Coordinator Michelle Wilber provided training to residents in home energy efficiency and conservation.  Residents exchanged old lightbulbs for new energy efficient LED light … Read more...

Alicia Amberg, ACHP Director of Operations, gave away festive leis, home efficiency items, and class information at the Anchorage Home Show this March. Join us at the following home shows in April: Kenai home show dates: April 28, 9 AM - 7 PM April 29, 11 AM - 5 PM At the Soldotna Sports Complex Mat-Su home show dates: April 27, 12 PM - 7 PM April 28, 10 AM - 6 PM April 29, 11 AM - 4 … Read more...

Contractors, building professionals and homeowners received world-class instruction on energy efficient building techniques from Justin Wilson of Building Performance Solutions on March 21 in Anchorage. Feedback was very positive; thanks goes out to all that helped make it a success!   … Read more...

The projection of higher utility costs and incentives for making energy efficient improvements has created a focus on making those improvements.  Alaskans need to know how to obtain the greatest increase in energy efficiency of their home and how those efficiencies will translate into cost savings and increased market value for that home.  ACHP, under contract with Alaska Housing Financing … Read more...

This month, ACHP instructor Michelle Wilber traveled to Fort Yukon to host an Energy Fair and talk to residents about energy efficiency and conservation in their homes.  Joe Meredith of Ameresco was on hand to highlight the recently completed whole-village energy retrofit, funded by AEA.  The retrofit included improvements to roof insulation, boilers, hot water heaters, lighting controls, … Read more...

Attention homeowners: Have you seen a significant decrease in your energy bills since weatherizing your home? If so, send us your success story! Tell us how long the process took, what improvements you made, include pictures, tips, and any other relevant info. Once a quarter, ACHP will feature a success story in our newsletter and on our website. If you're chosen, you'll win a Kill-A-Watt EZ … Read more...

Meet the current BEES code and best practice by learning how to air seal, insulation and mechanically ventilate crawl spaces in homes. Benefits of a conditioned crawl space are a more durable, safe and comfortable living environment in the whole house. 4 hours of continuing education credit for residential contractors. This class is FREE–sponsored by AHFC. Check out our website calendar … Read more...