By Elizabeth Bluemink, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Jun. 15--The two utilities powering homes in Anchorage signed an agreement Friday to pursue a possible merger.

By Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Jun. 15--The two utilities powering homes in Anchorage are talking about merging, officials said Thursday. The talks are Mayor Mark Begich's idea, said spokeswoman Julie Hasquet.

By Janis Mara, BUSINESS WRITER WITH SOARING electricity bills in the wake of the recent heat wave, business is shining at alternative energy companies like Berkeley solar installation and design company Sun Light and Power Co.