Conservation

The Yupiit of Andreafski Tribal Government is actively sponsoring numerous green initiatives to reduce St. Mary’s environmental footprint, such as:

    - collecting junk vehicles, which are backhauled by Crowley Services 

    - organizing the annual spring clean-up 

    - distributing aluminum can recycling containers at City Hall and local schools. Cans are flown out of St. Mary's through the flying cans program offered by Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR). 

For more information call Loren Peterson at 907.438.2329.

Energy Efficiency

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) provides St. Mary’s with energy-saving tips that help the environment and save their customers money.

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) offers financial assistance to help Alaskans reduce their energy bills and make their homes more energy efficient. For more information on current programs statewide, visit the AHFC website or call The Home Energy Rebate & Weatherization Hotline at 1.877.325.2508. 

Renewable Energy

Produce your own, clean energy and live off the grid!

Alaska Energy Authority's "Renewable Energy Atlas of Alaska" shows potential renewable energy resources all over the state. Order a free copy by contacting Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) at 907.929.7770  or download a version here.

Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) has also prepared a Wind Resource Summary for St. Mary's.

Alaska Sun is a coalition of solar businesses, academics, and interested individuals working toward a renewable energy future for Alaska. Established in May 2001, its funding originally came through the National Million Solar Roofs Coalition monies from the U.S. Department of Energy. Its site is now maintained by UAF's Cooperative Extension Service and is dedicated to promoting renewable energy for Alaska.

ABS Alaskan, Inc. maintains a site that discusses renewable energy options, remote power products, tax credits and intertie incentives throughout Alaska.

More Information

Climate, global warming, and daylight charts and data for St. Mary's in 2007 are available here.