US to announce $150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance campaigns in Senate battleground
XLU•The Energy Department will announce $150 million in federal funding for 223 miles of Alaska transmission lines as Vice President JD Vance visits the state. The project is expected to cost $400 million and serve nearly three-quarters of Alaska’s roughly 735,000 residents.
1. Funding for transmission lines
The Energy Department will announce $150 million in federal funding for 223 miles of new electrical transmission lines connecting the Beluga power station on Alaska’s southern coast with Healy in the state’s interior. The project’s total cost is $400 million, an administration official said.
2. Vance visits Alaska
Vice President JD Vance is set to campaign for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who is seeking reelection against Democrat Mary Peltola. The article said polls differ, with one placing Peltola seven percentage points ahead and others showing the race about even.
3. Energy in campaign debate
The transmission funding comes as both candidates emphasize affordability and energy. Sullivan supports drilling in Alaska’s protected wilderness, while Peltola opposes drilling there and has advocated federal tax credits for solar, wind and hydropower projects.
