Tenakee Springs: A source for alternative energy

It’s that time of year — time to switch on the heat. In some rural homes, that will cost thousands of dollars. It’s the kind of electric bill that has people in Southeast Alaska getting creative.
With its hot springs and tons of wildlife, Tenakee Springs is a place some people call paradise, but living on an isolated island comes at a price. Now, residents there are turning to nature to keep costs down.
The town, just 55 air miles outside of Alaska’s capito