Could Anchorage face power shortages in the coming years? A recent investigative report from The New York Times suggests it’s a real possibility.
The Times’ cover story, titled “Will Anchorage Go Dark?”, reports that gas reserves in Cook Inlet are running low. Officials warn that in the next few years, there may not be enough fuel to keep electricity flowing to the city.
The article also notes that local authorities have been aware of the dwindling reserves for years but have yet to implement a long-term solution. Utilities say that if Alaska has to import gas from abroad, energy and heating costs for Anchorage residents could rise by as much as 40 percent…