2018 AK Governor's race: on Energy & Oil


Mark Begich: Green Bank to fund energy conservation and development

Begich said he fears the economy is still foundering and that Alaskans are looking for better leadership in stimulating growth. He praised one idea for creative financing that has put forth recently that has gotten little support by the Walker administration--a "green bank" concept that would leverage financing to fund energy conservation and new development. So-called green banks in the Northeast states have stimulated investment of several billion dollars of new investment in energy projects, Begich said.

Begich also cited his own early advocacy, as a U.S. senator, for Alaska becoming a leader in the development of aerial drone technology and testing. At the time drones were still considered a far-fetched idea in many quarters.

One specific proposal Begich now puts forth is a $6 billion state capital improvements program funded by general obligation bonds where the projects would be built over several years.

Source: Anchorage Press on 2018 Alaska gubernatorial debate Aug 30, 2018

Mike Dunleavy: Backs Donlin goldmine/pipeline, for huge energy opportunity

Dunleavy pledged support for the Donlin gold mine. The project also proposes a 315-mile-long gas pipeline from Cook Inlet to fuel the mine's operations and power demands. Former Senator Dunleavy says that pipeline is a huge energy opportunity for the Y-K Delta and the state. "A lot of spin-off industries will benefit from it in the Y-K Delta and Southcentral Alaska so I think it's a huge opportunity for Alaska," Dunleavy said.

Dunleavy and three other top gubernatorial candidates have pledged support for the Donlin mine, which would be the one of the biggest gold mines in the world. It will require large treatment facilities for mercury and cyanide coming from the mine's operations. People living the Y-K Delta are also worried about what will happen after the mine stops producing. The site would have to be monitored forever, once it ceases operations.

Source: U. of Alaska press release on 2018 Alaska gubernatorial race Jul 6, 2018

Mike Chenault: Natural gas pipeline & North Slope development are crucial

Our state faces critical issues: declining revenues, oil production, getting our gas to market in time to compete with growing world demand and project competition. A natural gas pipeline and development of our North Slope resources are crucial to our state's future. While an instate line could help alleviate energy problems, a bigger LNG project may help bolster state revenues until we see the benefits of new oil production fostered by the oil tax reform passed last year.
Source: Anchorage Daily News on 2018 Alaska Gubernatorial race Jun 29, 2016

Charlie Huggins: Endorses oil tax reform to increase production

Eight months into oil tax reform, we're now seeing the positive effects of the major resurgence of investments on the North Slope. These developments under the new oil tax reform add up to a big win for Alaska. With an economy fueled by a healthy oil industry, we'll have more high-paying jobs for Alaskans and more funding for education, roads, law enforcement, and basic infrastructure in the future. Oil tax reform will build a bridge into the future toward development on the outer continental.
Source: Anchorage Daily News on 2018 Alaska gubernatorial race Aug 15, 2014

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Candidates and political leaders on Energy & Oil:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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