We are asking for information from mariculture farmers and processors that are interested in participating in the "green energy in mariculture" (GEM) project. The GEM project is a part of the broader Alaska Mariculture Cluster Build Back Better program. The GEM will determine how mariculture sites use energy presently, then use that information to identify efficiency and renewable energy opportunities for the industry. Farmers and processors can participate by helping GEM complete energy assessments at their sites.
Participating farmers and processors will receive energy assessment reports specific to their operations as well as an $800 stipend for participating in the project. To receive the stipend, farmers and processors are asked to communicate information about their operations with project team members by phone and email, provide access to their facilities for energy metering, and support project team members when they are on site.
If there are more site owners interested in participating than the GEM project can support, participants will be selected to broadly represent the Alaska mariculture industry.
