short film shot here

From time to time someone will ask me for pics of the interior of the house here. I will admit that I am a bit lax about getting some good shots of it and that the site has become more an energy and sustainability based site than I had initially anticipated. But such is the nature and passion of my advocacy.
That being said. Here's a link to a short film that was shot here this last winter that does show some of the interior. As well as some of the property too. About 85% of it was filmed here. It was filmed for The Anchorage International Film festivals 24 hr film competition and took the 2nd place award at the contest.
Enjoy.

click here for the video



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Kids Fun Activities at Anch Museum -Earth Family Day

1 to 6 p.m.
4/10/2011
Learn about the ways humans depend on the environment. Discover new strategies for green living from local community groups. Appreciate the environment through art projects, including using recycled materials to create something new. Free

>link to anchorage museum event info

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Alaska House Joint Resolution 23 hydroelectric power

HJR 23
“Urging the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable and alternative energy source.”

Sponsor statement and links to full bill text here


Sponsor statement:
House Joint Resolution 23 urges the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable and alternative energy source.

The U.S. has long used targeted tax credit programs to incentivize investment and innovation in the energy sector. This is true for fossil and renewable projects resources alike — and the Investment and Production Tax Credits for renewable energy have been highly successful. According to the National Hydropower Association, tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in private investment across industries — not to mention gigawatts of affordable, reliable, and renewable power — have been driven by smart tax policies.

Hydroelectric has extraordinary potential in Alaska, and the ability to displace diesel generated power with little to no environmental impact. However, hydropower receives only one half the credit available to other renewable energy sources. Equalizing the tax credit for hydropower will help Alaskans in their efforts to displace costly non-renewable generation of power.

HJR 23 sends a strong message urging Congress to develop a working definition of renewable and alternative which includes our hardest working renewable resource, hydropower. Please join me and sending this unified resolution to our elected Representatives in Washington D.C.

2011 Business of Clean Energy in AK Conference

2011 Business of Clean Energy in AK Conference

Alaska House Energy Committee to Hear Public Testimony on Susitna Dam Legislation

House Energy Committee to Hear Public Testimony on Susitna Dam
Legislation

The House Special Committee on Energy has scheduled two days for
public testimony on plans to build a hydroelectric dam on the Susitna
River in the Lower Watana area and legislation to empower the Alaska
Energy Authority to take steps to advance the project.

The committee will hold hearings on Thursday, February 24, and
Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Members of the public may testify in the Alaska State Capitol, Room
124, in Juneau or from any Legislative Information Office across the
state.