Mark Begich on Environment

Democratic Challenger

Implemented energy efficiency and conservation in Anchorage

In 2006, I had the Municipality of Anchorage hire a Renewable Resources Coordinator and two interns. I created a community grant program to support groups that were doing work to protect our climate. Anchorage is now implementing programs to save taxpayer dollars through policies such as replacing street lights with LED lights, shutting down city computers when not in use, and harnessing methane gas from the city landfill. The methane capture project will produce enough electricity to power 2,500 homes for over 40 years. These simple actions help save our money and conserve resources that would otherwise be wasted, making life easier and cleaner for Alaskan families. With fellow mayors from South-central Alaska, I formed the Tri-Borough Commission emphasizing new development, conservation and renewable energy. I've asked to look at merging the operations of Alaska's two largest electric utilities. Initial estimates put the potential savings of joint operations at $200 million. Source: Campaign website, www.begich.com, "Issues" May 21, 2008

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