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Energy Updates from FCAC - March 2026
On celebration (and fascism)
In this newsletter, we wanted to spend some time looking at how histories inform our present movement work. This month is Black History Month, and today is Elizabeth Peratrovich day, a day honoring the Tlingit civil rights leader. On these days or months that focus on looking back and honoring specific histories or people, what can we learn?
A meeting of faith and science
In late January, nearly 80 community members participated in the Faith and Science Forum, hosted by FCAC's Interfaith Working Group. It was a powerful conversation around the ways that faith and science can work together to care for the earth.
Energy Updates from FCAC - february 2026
Updates from the Energy Newsletter Team for February 2026, featuring a local wind energy celebration!
Public comment on graphite one mining
A public comment period is open now to comment on the proposal to open an area outside of Brevig Mission up to mining by Graphite One. Public Comments are due by October 31.
Read on to learn more and take action.
Midwinter Energy Updates from FCAC
In this newsletter, we have a first look at GVEA’s new on-bill financing pilot program, energy bills to watch for in the upcoming legislative session, info on what will be the largest solar farm in Alaska, and some perspective on the wild winds of Interior Alaska.
Member Spotlight and Guest post: Julianne Warren
The following is a guest blog post from one of our council members, Julianne Warren, about the release of her new book and how her work with FCAC and Defend the Sacred sparked the creation of the book.
energy updates for october 2025
In this newsletter, we give an exciting update on GVEA’s recent agreement to purchase new wind power, we have a report back from a live event on the economic outlook of the AK LNG pipeline project (spoiler: it’s not good), some other updates on ways to get involved with your local energy utility, an adorable picture of a dog in costume, and an important call for a picture of YOUR pet in costume. Read on for more!
new borough resolution kicks off fnsb climate plan implementation
On Thursday October 9th, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly passed a resolution to make borough energy use tracking more transparent.
FALL ENERGY NEWSLETTER
late summer energy updates
In this energy newsletter, we do a recap of important energy bills in this last AK legislative session, discuss the double standard and economic myths underling energy subsidies, and give some tangible ways you can get involved in critical energy issues now. Read on to learn more!
The very obvious, extremely visible hand of the fossil fuel market
Under the Big Bad Budget Bill, the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans have stripped away the tax credits for renewable energy made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act. Revoking these credits will have a direct, negative impact on the country’s ability to meet clean energy targets, likely resulting in project cancellations, job loss, and higher electricity costs. The bill also highlights more broadly the contrast in how we subsidize different types of energy in the US. Read on to learn more
Tell GVEA - Don’t let the lights go out!
The Big Bad Budget Bill is about to claw back $500 million of renewable energy funding for GVEA. Tell GVEA to take action NOW to keep that funding and keep the lights on.
The Movement Grows one conversation at a time: join us for tabling!
Midsummer Energy updates
Welcome to a special summer edition of the FCAC Energy Newsletter. This covers some of the highlights from the recent Alaska “Sustainable” Energy Conference and a number of related stories.
“Interior Alaska Is Burning. Our Safety Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.”
As Interior residents struggle to breathe and stay safe, Governor Dunleavy continues defunding fire response and protecting the profits of oil executives. This moment calls us to name the harm, hold power accountable, and organize for a future where all of us can thrive.
Opinion: Dunleavy’s energy conference is an insult to Alaskans. We know what real sustainability looks like.
Dunleavy’s greenwashing at the “Sustainable Energy Conference” with a multitude of false solutions in prior years has given way to a full-on embrace of complete anti-solutions. Leaders of Alaskan environmental and social justice movements speak up in this opinion piece.
ENERGY UPDATES FOR MAY 2025
Read on to learn about whats up with Alaska’s AKLNG pipe dream, the status Senate Bill 92 (Closing the S-Corp Loop Hole), and dive into the transparency problems facing Golden Valley Electric Association…
Join us for a workshop!
Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition is excited to offer a new training workshop series to our members and anyone involved in the broader justice movement in Fairbanks! These monthly learning sessions will focus on skills needed to run effective teams and build strong campaigns designed to build people power and win real changes in our communities.
Time to take Transparency seriously: GVEA needs to address its election troubles
GVEA elections have some transparency issues, but there are ways to fix them. Learn more in this op-ed from FCAC Energy Justice organizer Eleanor Gagnon!