The first presidential debate was held on September 29, and though sound policy was not the focus of the night, Biden made clear his position on renewable energy in the United States. In […]
Biden Promises “No New Oil-Fired Plants” Ever Again
Letter to Congress: End the Tax Credits for the Solar and Wind Industries
On August 5, 2020, APF joined a coalition of think tanks and taxpayer protection groups in sending the following letter to congressional leadership to oppose extension of tax subsidies to the solar and […]
Video: Energy Density Matters!
Have you ever wondered why we don’t just replace fossil fuels with renewable resources, such as wind and solar? Energy density matters! The resources found here in Alaska go a lot further than […]
Letter of Support for the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule
On April 6, 2020, APF joined dozens of other organizations in sending a letter to the President in support of the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule. This joint Department of Transportation (DOT) […]
Energy Freedom Resolution
The following resolution from the American Energy Alliance is a statement on the relationship between energy, freedom, and human wellbeing. Over two dozen organizations across the country, including APF, agree that a free […]
Anchorage Assembly to Consider Bag Fee Repeal
Update: The ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Sections 14.60.030 and 15.95.020 – to enact a sunset date for the requirement to charge a fee for providing an alternative bag – failed, with three […]
Video: Fossil Fuels Are Essential to Modern Life
Fossil fuels are essential to modern life. How essential? Check out the video! The resources we have here in Alaska not only provide jobs to our residents, but they make our modern world […]
Video: Energy 101, Where Electricity Comes From
Power plants use natural gas and coal as fuel to provide us with electricity. The question is, where does that fuel come from? Watch the video below to find out!
Video: Energy 101, The Electric Grid
We all use electricity, but have you ever wondered where it’s coming from? Learn more about the electric grids that power our lives.
Testimony on SB 155 – Exploration & Mining Rights
On February 14, 2020, APF Energy and Environmental Policy Fellow Larry Barsukoff submitted the following testimony on SB 155, “An Act relating to exploration and mining rights; relating to annual labor requirements with […]
Alaska’s Resource Development History Is One of Environmental Protection
By Larry Barsukoff This op-ed was originally published by the Anchorage Daily News on February 14, 2020. Remember the Exxon Valdez? Of course. Now name another major industrial accident in Alaska. Some of you […]
Trump Administration Proposes Opening Alaska National Petroleum Reserve to Oil and Gas Production
By Kenneth Artz This article was originally published by the Heartland Institute on February 7, 2020. The Trump administration proposes opening most of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) to oil […]
Alaska’s Supreme Court Considers Youth Climate Lawsuit
By Duggan Flanakin This article was originally published by The Heartland Institute on December 24, 2019. For the second time in less than decade, the Alaska Supreme Court will decide on the merits […]
EPA Allows Environmental Review of Alaska Pebble Mine
By Kenneth Artz This article was originally published by the Heartland Institute on October 11, 2019. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rescinded its Obama-era 2014 decision preventing consideration of the Pebble Mine project […]
The Problems with Plastic Bag Bans: A Policy Brief
Open a printable PDF version of the policy brief here. Introduction Several Alaskan cities have already instituted single-use plastic bag bans, and more are considering legislation to regulate the use of plastic bags.[1] […]
House Bill 264 Testimony
The Alaska Policy Forum believes in the value of less regulation, smaller government intervention in free markets and good public policy. This bill is more regulation, loss of free market decisions and bad […]