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.
  
  
  
  

Deborah Vo, Project Manager
Rural Energy
Tel. (907) 771-3981
Fax (907) 771-3044
E-mail: dvo@aidea.org