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Press Release: 12 Communities Selected for Alaska Energyshed Clean Energy Project
In collaboration with regional partners and participating communities, the Alaska Energyshed aims to secure a combined $10 million in public and private funding to support at least three new clean energy projects in Northwest and Southeast Alaska.
Radiant Receives Department of Defense Award
Radiant is a leading innovator in advanced nuclear energy solutions, a graduate of the 2021 Tech Deployment Track, and a member of the Launch Alaska Portfolio since 2022.
Jule Selected for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Award
A member of the Launch Alaska Portfolio since 2019, Jule is now one of four National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure awardees selected to build out Alaska’s Alternative Fuel Corridor, the road route connecting Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Press Release: Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Completes Historic Alaska Flight
It’s the first hybrid-electric aircraft deployment in Alaska, the first international hybrid-electric flight, and the first hybrid-electric aircraft to gain both FAA (USA) and TCCA (Canada) special airworthiness approvals.
PV Magazine: 50 States of Solar Incentives
Where does Alaska stand when it comes to solar power development nationwide? PV Magazine examines the projects and policies affecting Alaska solar power capacity.
ZeroAvia and Alaska Airlines Developing World’s Largest Zero-Emission Aircraft
ZeroAvia will retrofit the plane with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system
Alaska Business Monthly: AEA Invests in Houston Solar Farm
Developed by Renewable IPP with early stage support from Launch Alaska, the largest utility-scale solar farm in Alaska will produce enough electricity for approximately 1,400 homes served by Matanuska Electric Association.