Emissions Report
Dear Editor: We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the community of Sitka for commenting on the draft greenhouse gas emissions inventory. As part of the Sitka Community Renewable Energy Strategy, a City and Borough of Sitka project, this report is intended to outline how energy is currentlyJ used in Sitka and where it comes from to the best ability of available data.
Saying that Sitka is a unique community is an understatement and that has made this inventory an exciting learning experience for us, the technical team, many of whom are outside energy experts. With this inventory, we aim to combine scientific tools with the lived experiences of local Sitka experts; an effort that is as challenging as it is rewarding, nevertheless critical for the creation of a useful tool.
The detailed responses we received showed how involved and passionate Sitkans are about tracking their energy sources and how accurately capturing energy usage can guide community decisions as emerging technologies make Sitka’s renewable electricity more adaptable to what powers the community. This report is for you, and without your critique and knowledge from your irreplaceable connection to Sitka, we would not be able to refine, iterate, and create a useful tool for Sitkans to utilize in deciding their unique energy future independently. We look forward to revising and releasing an updated document that reflects your input soon!
The SCRES Technical Team, (Pacific Northwest National Lab, National Renewable Energy Lab, Renewable Energy Alaska Project, CBS Stainability Coordinator)
SAFV Donations
Dear Editor: This holiday season Sitkans Against Family Violence received many donations in the form of holiday gifts, food, gift cards, and money that they would like to thank the community for.
Special thanks to Hames Corporation, Coliseum Theater, White’s Pharmacy, Backdoor Cafe, The Cellar, Sitka Ace Hardware, Bear Country Convenience and Coffee, Fish Eye Coffee, Pizza Express, Mean Queen, Subway, The Nugget, Campfire Kitchen, Julia Smith, United Methodist Church members and everyone who donated to the Giving Tree, Sitka Tribe of Alaska, and countless other generous individuals who gave their time, money, and energy to SAFV and the community during this time.
All of these donations made the holidays much more enjoyable for many of SAFV’s program participants and residents!
Sadie Cowles,
Sitkans Against Family Violence
