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Energy Action Coalition
Commonwealth North has created an Energy Action Coalition to address Alaska’s critical energy needs. This group is chaired by Mary Ann Pease.
Advocacy Coalitions provide continuity in support of recommendations from CWN studies. This program reaches the longer term goal of influencing public policy, in addition educating our members and the public.
This Action Coalition identifies the critical components of Alaska’s energy needs and develops policy guidelines and recommendations that provide the baseline for Legislative testimony and CWN’s advocacy position going forward. The intent of this group is pro-active policy discussion with an action plan to develop and communicate our direction and findings.
2017
(7 files)

On May 12th, 2017 DNR Commissioner, Andy Mack, gave a North Slope oil & gas update to the Energy Action Coalition.

Section-by-section summary of S.1460.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA), as the successor to her broad, bipartisan bill from the last Congress. This new measure will help Alaskans produce more energy, pay less for energy, facilitate needed infrastructure, boost the innovation of new technologies, and protect sportsmen’s access to federal lands—all without raising taxes or adding to the deficit.

Press Release for S.1460
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced S. 1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 (ENRA), as the successor to her broad, bipartisan bill from the last Congress. This new measure will help Alaskans produce more energy, pay less for energy, facilitate needed infrastructure, boost the innovation of new technologies, and protect sportsmen’s access to federal lands—all without raising taxes or adding to the deficit.

Mark Davis gave an update on AIDEA’s current projects and discussed their role in supporting Alaska’s energy future.

On August 25th, AGDC President, Keith Meyer, gave CWN’s Energy Action Coalition a briefing on the AK LNG Project.

On June 30th, Mark A. Johnston, General Manager of Municipal Light & Power, gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition.
2018
(7 files)

Alaska Energy Authority study of the economics of High Voltage Direct Current electricity projects.

AGDC’s assessment of North Slope LNG export alternative.

On October 5th, 2018, Fabian Wirnkar, VP of Reservoir Development, BP, gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition about BP’s North Slope operations and its plans to increase production, invest in new projects, and remain profitable in Alaska for another 40 years.

On September 26th, 2018, CWN hosted Scott Jepsen, VP External Affairs, ConocoPhillips Alaska; and Mike Navarre, Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, to update the membership on new oil and gas investments on the North Slope and its potential impact on Alaska.

On September 26th, 2018, CWN hosted Scott Jepsen, VP External Affairs, ConocoPhillips Alaska; and Mike Navarre, Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, to update the membership on new oil and gas investments on the North Slope and its potential impact on Alaska.

On July 26th, John Tichotsky briefed the Energy Action Coalition on the Chinese invest opportunities in Alaska and the Governor’s recent trade mission to China.

On January 12th, 2018, Larry Persily, Former Federal Coordinator for Alaska Gasline Projects, gave the Energy Action Coalition a presentation on the global LNG market and how Alaska’s LNG project may fit into the world picture.
2019
(5 files)

On May 10th, 2019, Chris Rose, Executive Director of Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP), briefed the Energy Action Coalition to outline how Alaska produces energy and where renewable generation may fit in a statewide sustainable energy strategy.

On September 27th, 2019, Casey Sullivan, Government and Public Affairs Manager at Marathon Petroleum Company, briefed the Energy Action Coalition on Marathon’s projects in Alaska and its plans for the future.

On April 5th, 2019, Curtis Thayer, Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority, gave the Energy Action Coalition a briefing on AEA’s mission to reduce the cost of energy for Alaskans and its projects throughout the state.

On August 23rd, 2019, Mark Foster, Principal at Mark A. Foster and Associates, gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition about the proposed Chugach / ML&P acquisition.

On April 12th, 2019, Larry Persily gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition on global energy markets and the outlook for exporting Alaska’s North Slope natural gas. Larry formerly served as federal coordinator for North Slope natural gas pipeline projects.
2020
(7 files)

On July 10th, 2020, Isaac Vanderburg gave a briefing on Alaskan renewable energy project initiatives and a future outlook for the potential of renewable energy technology in the state.

On February 4th, 2020, Ryan Costello, Managing Director of Americans for Carbon Dividends and Catrina Rorke, Vice President of Research for the Climate Leadership Council, gave a presentation to CWN’s Energy Action Coalition.
The Climate Leadership Council is an international policy institute based in Washington, D.C. and was founded to promote a carbon dividends plan to incentivize significant reductions in carbon emissions.
They propose an economy-wide fee on CO2 emissions starting at $40 a ton and increasing every year at 5% above inflation. They believe the plan could cut U.S. CO2 emissions in half by 2035. All net proceeds from this fee would be paid as a dividend to Americans on a quarterly basis to help cover increased energy costs.

On January 10th, 2020, Curtis Thayer, Executive Director of the Alaska Energy Authority, gave the Energy Action Coalition a briefing on their efforts to reduce the cost of energy in Alaska.

On July 16, 2020, Chris Rose of Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP), gave a presentation on railbelt electric grid reform and renewable energy.

On April 3rd, 2020, Oil and Gas journalist Larry Persily gave the Energy Action Coalition a briefing on the world oil markets in light of the changing economic conditions.

On February 28th, 2020, Julie Estey, director of external affairs for Matanuska Electric Association, gave a briefing to the Energy Action Coalition on the establishment of the Railbelt Reliability Council, the legislation being considered, and the potential impact on the delivery and cost of electricity to Alaskans.

On February 21st, 2020, Bob Day, Manager of Power Production at Homer Electric, briefed the Energy Action Coalition on the Bradley Lake hydroelectric power generation station and the Battle Creek Diversion and their contribution to Railbelt energy strategies. He will also discuss the SQ Line which was damaged this summer during 2019 wildfires.

On January 17th, 2020, Jenn Miller, CEO, and Christopher Colbert, CFO, of Renewable IPP, LLC, gave a presentation about the Willow Solar Farm Project.
2015
(14 files)

On Friday, September 25th, 2015, Department of Natural Resources Commissioner, Mark Myers briefed the Energy Action Coalition about his department’s budgeting priorities, the impact of budget cuts on DNR services, and the latest oil & gas developments.

On July 17, 2015 Nick Szymoniak, Infrastructure Development Officer, briefed the Energy Action Coalition on the Interior Energy Project to bring affordable energy to the Fairbanks region.

On Friday, May22nd, Jodi Fondi, Program Manager at the Denali Commission gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition about the Denali Commission’s rural energy programs.

On May 1, 2015, Bob Cox, Vice President, Crowley Petroleum Distribution, discussed the challenges of delivering vital fuel supplies within Alaska.

On April 22nd, 2015, Mary Ann Pease, Vice President and General Manager of Resources Energy, Inc. gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition about REI’s proposal to build and operate an LNG export project in Alaska.

On April 10th, 2015 Randy Akers and Walter Brokx from Pentair Valves and Controls, gave a presentation to the EAC. Pentair is an $8 billion dollar global firm and the largest manufacturer in the world of valves and actuators. They support the largest industries in Alaska including oil & gas, electrical power, mining, and seafood processing.

On March 13th, 2015 the Energy Action Coalition heard an update on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System from Alyeska Pipeline President, Admiral Tom Barrett, USCG (ret.). He briefed us on the pipeline system, challenges of operating with declining oil throughput from the North Slope, and the upcoming project season.

On March 6th, 2015, Jim Trent General Manager and COO of Municipal Light & Power gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition.

On March 3rd, 2015, Joe Griffith, General Manager of the Matanuska Electric Association, gave a briefing to the Energy Action Coalition.

On March 6th, 2015 David Gillespie, Chair of ARCTEC gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition.

On February 13th, 2015, Paul Decker, Acting Director of the Division of Oil and Gas gave a briefing to the Energy Action Coalition on oil and gas activity in the Cook Inlet Basin.

On February 6th, 2015, Pat Galvin gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition about Great Bear Petroleum.

On January 23rd, 2015, Larry Persily gave a presentation to the Energy Action Coalition regarding the current status of the Alaska LNG Project and the EIS and FERC permitting process. Larry is the Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Projects, and a former deputy commissioner at the Alaska Department of Revenue.

On January 16th, 2015, Rada Khadjinova, Fugro Alaska Division Manager, gave a presentation about Fugro’s operations
2014
(5 files)

On December 12, 2014, Casey Sullivan, Director of State Public Affairs at Caelus Energy Alaska gave a briefing to the Energy Action Coalition. He gave an overview of Caelus as well its plans to develop Oooguruk and Nuna oil fields.

The Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) contracted with McDowell Group to assess the role of the oil and gas industry in Alaskas private and public sector economy, and in six geographic locations, including Municipality of Anchorage, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, North Slope Borough, and City of Valdez.

On September 13, John Lau and Dan Dieckgraeff of ENSTAR briefed the Energy Action Coalition about natural gas pipeline infrastructure in the Cook Inlet.

On August 22nd, Suzanne Gibson, Sr. Director Energy Development at CIRI, gave CWN’s Energy Action Coalition a briefing on the current status of the Fire Island Wind Project and its plans for future expansion.

On January 17th, Deputy Revenue Commissioner Bruce Tangeman briefed the Energy Action Coalition on a comparison between the revenues generated by ACES and MAPS.
2013
(4 files)

Senator Lesil McGuire briefed the Energy Action Committee on the Competitiveness Review Board, part of 2013 SB21.

On September 6th, 2013, Aaron Schutt, President & CEO, Doyon Limited gave a presentation to CWN’s Energy Action Coalition about Doyons exploration program in the Nenana/Minto Basin as well as their work near Stevens Village.

On November 15, 2013 Joe Griffith briefed the Energy Action Coalition on ARCTEC’s operations and its outlook for 2014.

On 8/23/13 Cary Bolling, Jimmy Ord and Deborah George with Alaska Housing Finance Corporation briefed the Energy Action Coalition on the work they’ve been doing with energy efficiency in public buildings and AHFC’s revolving loan program for making energy upgrades to schools and public facilities.
2012
(10 files)

Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Foerster Presentation: Our Role in North Slope Gas Commercialization.

Committee Substitute for Sponsor Substitute for Senate Bill HCS CS SS SB 25 (L&C). Senator Lesil McGuire (District N) April 12, 2012.

Meera Kohler, President and CEO Alaska Village Electric Cooperative.

This 2012 report clarifies the current state of production, fuel transportation, and consumption of energy in rural Alaska and offers long-term, viable, cost-effective solutions to those challenges.

Marsh Creek LLC / ABB Power Systems Division Presentation to CWN Energy Task Force Friday July 13, 2012.

Alaska Discussion / ACES Slides, Senate Finance Committee April 14, 2012.

Will markets, competition, politics and federal laws get in the way of a pipeline? Larry Persily, Alaska North Slope Gas Line Federal Coordinator Nov. 9, 2012

ENSTAR/CINGSA Supply Update Presented to Commonwealth North Energy Action Coalition November 2, 2012.

Exploring the role of new independent explorers on the North Slope – plans and progress to date.

Daniel Sullivan’s slides on Alaska Gas Opportunities. October 12, 2012
2011
(12 files)
2010
(13 files)
2009
(2 files)
2006
(1 file)
2008
(1 file)
2001
(1 file)