In recognition of the sixth annual National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a proclamation celebrating September 26-30, 2022, as Clean Energy Week in the state of Alaska.  

In his proclamation, Governor Dunleavy recognized the growing importance of clean energy, noting that Alaska is home to 30 of the 35 critical minerals used to help boost a responsible power grid in the face of an energy transition and will serve an important role to reduce foreign reliance.  

 “We thank Governor Mike Dunleavy for joining us in celebrating National Clean Energy Week,” said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW and president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). “Across the country, the cost of living continues to rise. It is critical that we take a hard look at the solutions clean energy technologies provide to address America’s most pressing environmental, economic, and national security needs. The sixth annual NCEW and Policy Makers Symposium connects government officials from both sides of the aisle as well as top industry leaders, researchers, investors, and advocates to discuss how we can make the prospect of a clean energy future a reality, not only in Alaska but throughout the country.”   

“We must harness the power of Alaska entrepreneurs and small businesses and ensure strong partnerships to assert American energy leadership and dominance in the global marketplace and assure low-cost reliable energy here at home,” said Governor Dunleavy in his 2022 proclamation. “The clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of growth in Alaska over the last decade, with public and private investments in renewable energy projects across Alaska. New renewable energy investments serve to increase access to affordable, local energy resources that keep energy dollars circulating in local economies, and create new jobs and businesses.” 

NCEW began in 2017 as a bipartisan forum to bring together clean energy leaders and advocates across America. Through engaging programming such as the Policy Makers Symposium, the weeklong virtual event celebrates the critical role that clean energy plays in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously bolstering the nation’s economy and energy independence.   

For more information about NCEW, including sponsorship opportunities, remote and in-person events, and registration for the Policy Makers Symposium, visit the NCEW website at https://nationalcleanenergyweek.org.   

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  National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as “a veritable who’s who of the Clean Energy World,” is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment. Follow NCEW on Twitter (@NCEWConf) and Facebook (NationalCleanEnergyWeek) for event updates. www.nationalcleanenergyweek.org.