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By Taylor Burgh Imagine if a laundromat captured all of the waste heat from its dryers and used it to melt snow and ice along nearby sidewalks. Or imagine if we could purchase portable human hair mats to prevent contaminated runoff from entering our local storm drains? What if there were a device we could run our household waste through that would instantly tell us whether a material is recyclable in Alaska, dramatically reducing landfill waste and  contamination at recycling

From Alaska’s biggest energy infrastructure project moving toward construction to clean energy workforce coalitions rising in the Pacific Northwest, here are the most compelling stories shaping energy and economic opportunity in Alaska and across North America. 1️⃣  Major Progress on the Alaska LNG Project (Jan 2026) The Alaska LNG Project is moving from planning toward execution. Glenfarne Alaska LNG, the majority developer, announced key milestones that advance Phase One o

From Someone Who Is Definitely Not Famous Quick disclaimer. I am not famous. This is not advice from the mountaintop. These are just observations from moving to Anchorage in 2019 from Houston, Texas and slowly figuring out how things actually work here. The goal of this post is simple. Help young professionals feel less awkward, more confident, and better connected in Alaska, which fits pretty well with Velocity’s whole mission. If you recognize yourself in any of this, you a

By Carin Currier When we picture the clean energy transition, most of us think of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles, not mines. But the truth is, you can’t build a cleaner future without the minerals that come from the ground.   Copper, graphite, zinc, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals are the building blocks of renewable technology. Every EV battery, solar panel, and transmission line depends on them. An electric vehicle needs about six times

In a remote corner of Alaska, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that could reshape how we think about energy in rural and industrial...

In an era of rapid transformation across the energy sector, innovation, adaptability, and collaboration are essential. Velocity is a...

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Future Energy Leaders, I’m thrilled to invite you to join us for a year of exciting Velocity events! As a...

Let's look at innovative solar & hydro in Rural Alaska villages, a comprehensive guide to understanding hydrogen, nuclear, and CCUS! Over...

Need a refresher on Carbon Capture? Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) has been getting a lot of press for the last few...

A comprehensive list of organizations, companies, and resources to educate Alaskans on all forms of energy! In an effort to advance our...