The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is pleased to announce its Request for Applications (RFA) for REF Round 18. The application period will be open from July 14, 2025, with a corresponding deadline for submission of September 12, 2025, at 4pm Alaska time. All applications submitted will be reviewed and evaluated on those criteria as stated in the RFA document provided below. Projects received and recommended under this RFA will be presented to and considered by the REF Advisory Committee. AEA’s recommended projects will then be forwarded to the legislature for funding consideration in the Fiscal Year 2027 capital budget. Please note that AEA may only recommend projects for funding consideration, and that a recommendation by AEA is in no way a guarantee of funding. Funding for any of AEA’s recommended projects remains at the sole discretion of the legislature and Governor.
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