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Community health and affordable energy | Alaska Insight

Season 3 Episode 3 | 26m 46s

What can be done to curb the high energy costs in rural Alaska and improve rural health?

The high cost of energy and internet in rural Alaska means many residents spend as much as 50% of their income on power and broadband. These utilities are essential for engaging in modern commerce, education, telemedicine and for economic development initiatives. How is the rural energy infrastructure need being addressed? We discuss it on this edition of Alaska Insight.

09/20/2019

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Alaska Insight is a local public television program presented by AK

Alaska Insight

Community health and affordable energy | Alaska Insight

Season 3 Episode 3 | 26m 46s

The high cost of energy and internet in rural Alaska means many residents spend as much as 50% of their income on power and broadband. These utilities are essential for engaging in modern commerce, education, telemedicine and for economic development initiatives. How is the rural energy infrastructure need being addressed? We discuss it on this edition of Alaska Insight.

09/20/2019

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