Princess Cruises pioneered shore power in Alaska 25 years ago, and Juneau is still benefiting
- Princess Cruises pioneered the use of Juneau's hydroelectric shore power system 25 years ago, marking the first time any cruise ship connected to it.
- Today, Princess ships routinely shut off their diesel engines within minutes of docking at Juneau's Franklin Dock, a practice they originated.
- Princess Cruises, the City and Borough of Juneau, and Alaska Electric Light & Power collaborated to develop this shore power model without any prior precedents.
- Princess's use of shore power has saved over 84,500 metric tons of emissions and returned more than $11.2 million in community credits to Juneau residents and businesses over 25 years.
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Princess Cruises pioneered shore power in Alaska 25 years ago, and Juneau is still benefiting
Twenty-five years ago, no cruise ship had ever connected to Juneau’s hydroelectric shore power system. When a Princess Cruises ship pulls up to Juneau’s Franklin ... Read moreThe post Princess Cruises pioneered shore power in Alaska 25 years ago, and…
Princess Cruises celebrates 25 years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau - Cyprus Shipping News
Twenty-five years ago, Princess Cruises helped transform the future of cruising in Alaska by becoming the first cruise line to connect a ship to Juneau's hydroelectric shore power system. That pioneering partnership continues to serve as a model for ports around the world while delivering lasting environmental and community benefits. Since 2001, Princess Cruises, the City and
Princess Cruises Marks 25 Years of Shore Power in Juneau
Princess Cruises is marking 25 years since becoming the first cruise line to connect a ship to Juneau’s hydroelectric shore power system. Since 2001, the cruise line has partnered with the City and Borough of Juneau and Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P) to connect ships to the local electrical grid, allowing them to shut down their engines while in port and reduce emissions. The initiative has since helped advance shore power adoption across…
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