Sealaska, viking lumber study alternative energy.

• Author: Pounds, Nancy
• Position: ENERGY

Sealaska Corp. of Juneau and Viking Lumber Inc. agreed to examine an alternative-energy supply enterprise using wood waste for Southeast customers. Production facilities would be on Prince of Wales Island. "The use of woody biomass as an alternative-energy source remains largely untapped," said Ron Wolfe, Sealaska natural resources manager. "With diesel and fuel costs continuing to rise, it's vital that we investigate alternative sources...