The energy is free. As long as it rains and the wind blows, we're in good shape.These are words from longtime fisherman Stosh Anderson about the transition that Kodiak Electric Association has made to generating electricity nearly 100 percent by renewable energy. Hydro, wind power, and novel flywheel technology satisfy the community's entire energy needs, ranging from moving seafood containers to keeping lights on and buildings heated. Kodiak is a showcase for renewable energy infrastructure. The result? One of the lowest power costs in the country to process seafood in the nation's No. 3 fishing port and zero carbon emissions.
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