The following was posted on a blog on Renewable Energy - April 23, 2009

Rob Rosenfeld:

There is no “silver bullet” for renewable energy. Therefore we need to
diversify as much as possible. I will be talking a great deal about
how to do this during my run for Governor of Alaska.

The Natural Gas pipeline is one important ingredient to the solution.
Additionally, we should take propane off the pipeline in strategic
locations and barge the propane to communities that live on interior
Alaskan Rivers. I checked with one of the major barge companies and
they see this as viable.

We also need to develop wave, tidal and hydro energy and utilize as
much wind and solar as possible. Biofuels will create many jobs and
provide energy as well. Willows grow fast in Alaska and can be turned
into chips and pellets for burning. The old discarded fuel tanks can
be used for storage of the pellets at times.

Let’s keep talking about what is possible.

Check out the December addition of the Yukon River Inter-Tribal
Watershed Council newsletter to see photos and a write up on
hydro kinetic (hydroelectric) unit that was installed in Ruby, Alaska
on the Yukon River last summer. It is a 5kw unit and has already
produced energy. The YRITWC now has funds secured to install a 25kw
unit. I have worked for the YRITWC for 12 years, serving for 11 years
as the Director in Alaska. I am pleased to say that the tribes are
breaking new ground. check it out:
http://www.yritwc.org/Portals/0/PDFs/currents_2008_12.pdf