Sitka Community Renewable Energy Strategy

Webinar Series: Connect to the SCRES

Knowledge powers Sitka just as much as its hydroelectricity. To make sure that knowledge is accessible as possible, the Sitka Community Renewable Energy Strategy (SCRES) included a five-part webinar series to provide easy to digest information about Sitka's energy landscape during a lunchtime hour. Enjoy some food and facts with energy experts from across multiple departments of City and Borough of Sitka, the Renewable Energy Alaska Project, and the Pacific Northwest National Lab.

Webinars

Sitka's Energy: Past and Present

Bri Gabel | Sustainability Coordinator, CBS

Key Questions:

What is Sitka’s electric grid and how has it grown?
What makes Sitka’s electric grid unique?
How much electricity does Sitka use today?

Topics Include:

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Colleen Fisk | Energy Education Director, REAP

Key Questions:

How do everyday choices influence Sitka's electric grid?
How can i benefit by conserving energy?

Topics Include:

Energy Economics

Amy Ainslie | Planning Director, CBS
Bri Gabel | Sustainability Coordinator, CBS

Key Questions:

What impacts the cost of electricity and energy?
How do I read my utility bill?

Topics Include:

Reliability, Resilience, and Independence

Ron Vinson | Electric Utility Director, CBS
Amy Solana | Senior Engineer, PNNL
Michael Brown | Electrical Engineer, PNNL

Key Questions:

How do these three areas impact Sitka's electric grid?
How can Sitka improve in these areas?

Topics Include:

Sitka's Energy Options

Molly Grear | Ocean Engineer, PNNL

Key Questions:

How much energy does Sitka need?
What types of renewable energy are best suited for Sitka and why?

Topics Include:

FAQs

Will the slides be available?

Slides will not be made directly, the information and many of the graphics in the webinars will be available across the the education module webpages. To request specific slides, please email sustainability@cityofsitka.org

Will there be any in-person presentations and/or events?

Throughout 2024 and 2025, the SCRES team appeared at multiple gatherings and hosted community workshops to help community members envision Sitka's energy future. Energy education and engagement is continuously ongoing. If you would like to request an in-person presentation or to get updates about events, please email sustainability@cityofsitka.org

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