Powering Seward: Hydroelectric Growth and Alaska's Energy Future

Alaska Powerline

Alaska Powerline
Powering Seward: Hydroelectric Growth and Alaska's Energy Future
Aug 31, 2026 Episode 38
Alaska Power Association

In this episode of the Alaska Powerline Podcast, Brian Hickey, the city of Seward's utility director, discusses Seward's electric system, ongoing hydro projects, and future energy opportunities in Alaska, including the potential of hydroelectric power and regional transmission improvements.


Episode Artwork Powering Seward: Hydroelectric Growth and Alaska's Energy Future 30:50 Episode Artwork Inside Alaska’s First Community Solar Project 29:06 Episode Artwork Decades of Power: Tanana's Family-Run Electric Utility 41:34 Episode Artwork Alaska Fuel Cost Crisis: How Rising Costs Are Impacting Rural Communities 28:37 Episode Artwork Bridging Alaska's Digital Divide: The Future of Telecom in the Last Frontier 30:02 Episode Artwork Hydropower on the Edge: The King Cove, Alaska Journey 32:04 Episode Artwork Gold Rush Hydropower - The History of Alaska Electric Light & Power in Juneau 38:39 Episode Artwork When the Storm Hits: How MEA Responded to a Monster Windstorm 35:44 Episode Artwork Hydropower on the Railbelt: Bradley Lake’s Next Chapter 29:16 Episode Artwork Energy Insights with Kurt Miller: Challenges, Advocacy, and the Future of Public Power 50:25 Episode Artwork Resilience in Rural Alaska: The Response to Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska 26:53 Episode Artwork Legal Currents: Exploring Utility Legal Issues with Andy Leman 32:39 Episode Artwork Exploring Doyon Utilities: A Unique Utility Provider 33:27 Episode Artwork Evaluating the Benefits & Challenges of Power Purchase Agreements 31:24 Episode Artwork Maintaining a Hydro System in Remote Alaska 26:44 Episode Artwork Keeping Electricity Reliable While Integrating New Generation Sources 24:08 Episode Artwork CVEA: On the Road System, Electrically Isolated, and Innovating for the Future 26:02 Episode Artwork Providing Power at the Top of the World 27:56 Episode Artwork Leveraging Alaska’s Strengths to Develop Energy-Efficient Homes 26:58 Episode Artwork Powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution: How Cordova Electric Cooperative is Leading Alaska’s Digital Future 26:54 Episode Artwork The Journey to Electrical Careers through IBEW 29:53 Episode Artwork Tanana Chiefs Conference Lowering Energy Prices in Tribal Communities 29:44 Episode Artwork All About Electric Utility Rates 27:11 Episode Artwork Providing Electricity Through Hydropower in Remote Alaska 25:34 Episode Artwork Power Safety For Lineworkers and the Public 25:42