$38M heat pump program set to roll-out this summer

An air-to-air heat pump can provide a more efficient alternative for heating a home, particularly in regions of Alaska with less dramatic temperature swings like Southeast. Because they run off of electricity, they can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions in communities that use renewable alternatives like hydropower or solar. (Erin McKinstry/KCAW)
A federally funded program meant to help Alaskans lower both their energy bills and planet-warming emissions is set to roll-out this summer after mon