Bulk fuel storage facilities and electrical generation and distribution systems make up a large part of the infrastructure that is needed for rural Alaska communities to survive and prosper. Alternative energy and renewable resource projects are becoming more widely used as a supplement to rural energy generation. A wide variety of resources must be tapped to develop successful tank farms, electrical projects and alternative energy projects. AEA provides this technical assistance to rural communities by:

• Acting as liaison to the community and funding agencies to ensure support.
• Coordinating community involvement throughout the course of the project.
• Assisting in grant applications for project funding.
• Assisting in project site selection.
• Assisting communities in the energy issues problem-solving process.
• Serving as a key resource contact during emergencies.
• Representing AEA at rural forums, meetings and conventions.

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For more information please contact:

A. Bruce Tiedeman
Coordinator - Rural Community Outreach
Phone: 907-771-3071
e-mail: btiedeman@aidea.org