>> In Alaska, temperatures can
fall to 60 below of heating the
community is a big job.
In September, they switched to
renewable energy.
Alyssa reports the change means
a path towards cleaner energy
and a more sustainable economy
for native communities.
>> Woodrow is keeping the fire
alive.
It uses would to heat the water
system and public facilities.
Instead of burning full -- fuel
oil, main offices are heated by
a renewable resource.
They expect the furnace to
divert to private residences.
>> Putting fuel in the fuel
tanks so far, operators are
keeping the fire going and
hopefully that can happen
throughout the winter.
Can save a lot of money.
>> The furnace system has been
running since September.
This is a welcome source of
renewable energy where fuel
prices are a high burden.
The energy or manager says the
situation is more precarious due
to climate change.
The river does not always stay
high enough for fuel barges to
make it safely.
That can force residents to rely
on planes, the most expensive
form of transportation.
>> Faraway conflicts.
Those raise the costs for the
entire supply.
If you want sustainability, you
want to do renewable energy.
>> The furnace system was
installed because the forests
are an easy resource.
The project manager says a steep
jump in the price of heating
fuel made it more important.
>> It's a fantastic time to come
in to focus because it will be
saving than projected.
>> The city will cut oil
consumption by 3500 gallons.
That's 50 -- money that will
state in ambler.
>> You get the benefits of more
jobs for operators, wood
cutters, less costs for the city
to have to operate and keep
their doors open.
Second fold, the community is
more independent.
>> Renewable energy systems
create a circular economy in the
community.
In ambler, residents are paid
for the wood they deliver to
fuel the stove and the money the
city saves can be reallocated to
supporting residence.
Their active projects in more
than 80 communities across the
state.
These systems that harvest wind,
water and other sources keep
money in communities and put
alaskans on a path towards a
more sustainable future.
Projects like these make -- mean
a lot.
Lifelong residents believe
renewable systems are an
opportunity to change that.
>> We can be independent and
feel pride.
If you are working, you feel
better.
That is just the way it is.
If you can provide for your
family, that's a sense of pride.
You're going to get me
emotional.
>> While the furnace systems may
not be the right choice for
every area, the health
consortium says they are helping
immunities develop renewable
energy systems and move away