True" Kodiak Raspberry Island Remote Lodge is 45 miles from the city of Kodiak. It is close enough to reach some of the advantages of the city and far enough away to experience remote Alaska. However, being detached from public infrastructure means that these Alaskans want modern conveniences, like electricity, they have to make it themselves. Napa Auto Parts is proud to present Napa's Inside Alaska. For the majority of rural Alaskans, having electricity means hauling in diesel fuel for their generators. Besides the labor, it is also expensive. So, many Alaskans only run their generators a few hours a day. Obviously, alternative or green energy is generating a lot of interest up here, and for some, it is already generating their electricity too. In 2004, my folks installed a hydroelectric system. It was a big undertaking, and they put in about 1400 feet of six-inch pipe up the mountain and tied into Iron Creek. They took that water and turned it into electricity through a hydroelectric system that charges up the bank of batteries. The electricity is then inverted to AC power which runs our entire facility. That's pretty impressive when you think about it. Heat, light, hot water, sauna, hot tub, appliances, and five furnished cabins are all powered from a six-inch flow of water. We went from generator power (diesel generator had to be on or off) to 24-hour clean, quiet electricity. It's awesome to have it, but hydro, solar, and wind energy isn't just for small remote applications. For instance, wind power is the fastest-growing energy source in Alaska and has already been established in 20 small communities, with the largest installation in the city of Kodiak. In 2009, a community cooperative invested in three 1.5-megawatt turbines to supplement power to the city's 6,000 residents. On...
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