# Greening Alaska Will Sarah Palin Make Alaska a Leader in Renewable Energy? By Doug Gordon | Published 2009-02-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-power-alaska-may-be-the-next-leader-in-renewable-energy References: [alternative-energy-news.info](http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/alaska-becoming-fertile-ground-for-green-power/) Alaska has long been the leading producer of oil of the United States, but now the state may be taking a greener turn. Energy costs in Alaska are some of the most expensive in America, even though oil is so plentiful, and this puts a strain on the citizens. As of December 2008, Alaska generated 24% of its electricity from renewable resources, mainly wind power. Governor Palin is trying to pass legislation to make Alaska generate 50% of its power from renewable resources. Many scientist claim this should not be a problem due to the natural conditions that exist in Alaska. The state contains an estimated 90% of the US wave power potential and is a perfect place for wind power. Alaska also boasts a lot of geothermal activity and thus potential for geothermal power as well. If Palin’s desire to promote green energy succeeds, then Alaskans and the rest of America should see a huge influx in renewable energy from the United States biggest state. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for renewable energy sources to become more prevalent in Alaska as the state aims to generate 50% of its power from renewables. - **Wind Power:** Potential for wind power to thrive in Alaska, given the state's natural conditions and vast wind resources. - **Geothermal Power:** Opportunity for geothermal power to be utilized in Alaska, leveraging the state's abundance of geothermal activity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Energy:** The energy industry in Alaska could be disrupted with the transition towards renewable energy sources. - **Power Generation:** The power generation industry in Alaska may experience opportunities for growth and innovation with the increased focus on renewable energy. - **Renewable Resources:** The renewable resources industry in Alaska has the potential to expand, given the state's extensive renewable energy potential. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Hauling Battery Tankers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-tanker.md) - [Sustainable Arctic Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-arctic-tours.md) - [Battery-Packed Wind Farm Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerx.md) - [Hydrokinetic River Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrokinetic-river-power.md) - [Renewable Loan Surges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renewable-energy-development-agency.md) - [Effortless Energy Comparison Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-energy-comparison-platform.md) - [Wind-Powered Cargo Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windpowered-cargo-ship.md) - [Hybrid-Electric Seaplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Fuels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation.md)