I want to know the answer to the following question:
Why were alternative energy sources judged uneconomical in 2001?
All the background I'm provided with is that "The cost of a gallon of gas in urban Alaska today is usually 30–60¢ higher than the national average; prices in rural areas are generally significantly higher but vary widely depending on transportation costs, seasonal usage peaks, nearby petroleum development infrastructure and many other factors.". Is that enough to answer the question?