Author: Jonathan Heller, P.E., Member ASHRAE

Powering an Alaska Village, Sitka, Alaska

A small island village in Alaska wanted to reduce its reliance on expensive imported fuel oil, but simply switching to all oil use electricity would tax the electrical grid. The energy-efficiency approach taken at three major renovations in Sitka eliminated the use of fuel oil and demonstrates how current building stock can continue to move toward a carbon-neutral, energy-efficient future.

Northwest Maritime Center: Port Townsend, WA

The Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend, Wash., engages visitors in the adventure that is traditional and contemporary maritime life with sailing classes and a large boat building and repair facility.