Energy Conservation Outreach
To help the community of Sitka rely on less supplemental diesel energy in a time when the hydroelectric dams are at their capacity and in turn to lower Sitka’s carbon footprint, the Sitka Conservation Society has worked to keep year-round messages of energy conservation and efficiency in local and regional media. Using public service announcements, articles in the local newspaper, and presentations to organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, SCS has informed residents about state weatherization programs, local energy updates and utility changes, and simple home weatherization projects.
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Energy Star Rebate Program Makes Dent in Electric Consumption
The Energy Star Rebate Program kicked off in late February and provided electric users with the opportunity to upgrade to an Energy Star appliance and receive a rebate ranging from $165-$1,500. The program was well received by residents in the first few months and is already showing great potential to make a dent [...]
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Weatherization 101: Programming You Heater
Weatherization 101 is a six part series produced by the Sitka Conservation Society and the City and Borough of Sitka Electric Department to help Sitkans increase their energy awareness, conserve electricity, and save money. Links to all six videos are below. The State of Alaska has set a goal of achieving a 15% increase in [...]
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Weatherization 101: Home Breaker Panels
During a panel outage, every electric user should turn off the breaker panels to ensure that the electric department can get power up and running again across the whole community. This video shows how to use your breaker panel to turn off the highest energy uses in your home. Weatherization 101 is a six part [...]
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Weatherization 101 at Blatchley Middle School
Energy education classes in Blatchley Middle School are back by popular demand. Sixth grade social studies teacher, Tom Henshaw, welcomed a lesson on hydroelectricity and Sitka’s energy thresholds last semester and was so pleased with it, he requested another lesson focusing on energy this semester. The lesson that all 115 students received was Weatherization 101. [...]
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Girl Scout Troop #4140 Presents: Earth Hour
Saturday, March 31st was a day to remember for the girls in troop #4140. In order to earn the final award in the Get Moving Journey, the Innovate Award, the troop had planned an event that would allow them to showcase everything they learned about energy over the last seven months. The troop decided to [...]
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Weatherization 101: Caulking with Troop 4140
Girl Scout Troop 4140 has been learning all about energy during their Get Moving Energy Journey project as they work towards completing the requirements for their badge. Part of their project was to share what they learn with the community. In this video, join Girl Scouts from troop 4140 as they demonstrate the proper techniques [...]
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Weatherization 101: Choosing the Right Type of Caulking for SE Alaska
The videos this week will deal with caulking. Making sure that windows, doors, and seams are caulked and sealed will help save energy and money on home heating. This video will teach how to choose the right type of caulk. Weatherization 101: Choosing Caulk from Sitka Conservation Society on Vimeo. Weatherization 101 is a six [...]
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Weatherization 101: Lightbulbs
Girl Scout Troop 4140 has been learning all about energy during their Get Moving Journey, which focuses on energy. The journey consists of three prestigious Girl Scout awards, each containing several projects within itself. In addition to the regular Journey requirements, Junior troop 4140 took an additional task of recording weatherization videos to promote energy [...]
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The Future of Energy In Sitka
The Sitka Conservation Society released a report today on the Future of Energy in Sitka that calculates how much energy Sitka uses in a year, how much energy will be needed to sustain the community over the next 20 years, and how much money will be spent on oil if there is not an investment [...]
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Weatherization 101: Hot Water Heater
The second biggest user of energy in your home is the hot water heater. Adjusting your hot water heater to the correct temperature can save a great deal of energy in your home. In this video, local contractor Marcel Laperierre shows us how to adjust the hot water heater temperature for energy savings. Weatherization [...]
