Council approves feasibility study

A resolution to support the City of Petersburg’s application to the Alaska Energy Authority’s renewable energy fund to allow a feasibility study evaluating renewable heating systems for certain public buildings was passed unanimously by the Council during its regular monthly meeting.

“This grant is a study looking at alternate ways to heat and power very specific buildings,” Petersburg Parks and Recreation Director Donn Hayes said. “This will include the municipal building, the aquatic center, the school district and Mountain View Manor.”

The City of Petersburg currently heats five buildings u...