Enduring the coldest temperatures of any state in the U.S., Alaskans consume more energy per capita than anywhere else in country. Alaska is the second-ranking oil-producing state - second only to Texas - and remains a leading U.S. source of crude oil - ranking third in both crude oil reserves and production The North Slope contains roughly ten billion barrels of oil, while the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska is the largest oil field in North America.
Recovery Act Projects
The below spreadsheet gives the latest figures for each Recovery Act Project sponsored by the Department of Energy broken out by State/Territory. They are updated on a weekly basis.
Note: Figures in Column E reflect funding amounts for announced award selections. Grantees are required to meet certain Recovery Act milestones in spending funds. Figures in Column F reflect awards that have completed the negociation process.
11.03.09 :: Obama Administration Announces More than $38 Million for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects in Alaska, Kansas, Utah and West Virginia
10.29.09 :: Department of Energy Awards $338 Million to Accelerate Domestic Geothermal Energy
09.21.09 :: Secretary Chu Presents Smart Grid Vision and Announces $144 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Transition to the Smart Grid
08.25.09 :: Obama Administration Awards More than $51 Million for State Energy Programs in Alaska, Guam and New Jersey
08.13.09 :: Secretary Chu Announces Funding for Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands and Alaska Villages
