Vance is in the state to rally for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in a tight contest against Mary Peltola ahead of the November midterm elections. Both candidates are running on energy platforms, and the funding for the transmission project was revealed on the day of the campaign rally.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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US Energy Department Allots $150M for Alaska Power Lines during Vance Visit
US Politics16 days ago
Federal officials are funding a new electrical corridor that connects the southern coast of Alaska to its interior region. The Energy Department is providing $150M toward a $400M project to build a 223 mile line from Beluga to Healy, which would move electricity between the state's ports and its middle. The infrastructure is designed to serve nearly 75% of Alaska's 735,000 residents and is being announced in conjunction with a visit from Vice President JD Vance.
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