Alaska’s energy leadership means American energy independence

By: Charisse Millett

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 622

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Alaska is about to see $22 billion invested in energy production and storage over the next five years. That’s real money, real opportunity and something we shouldn’t take for granted. What we do with that investment matters far beyond Alaska.

When you have a diverse energy grid, it’s harder to disrupt and less vulnerable to foreign pressure. That’s just common sense. Alaska can offer that diversity: oil and gas, hydropower, wind, solar. But only …

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