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February 26, 2026
AEA Releases Statewide Railbelt Energy Vision to Guide Long-Term Energy Planning

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) today released its Statewide Railbelt Energy Vision, a comprehensive, systemwide planning document that brings together the state’s major Railbelt energy initiatives into a single, long‑range strategic framework.


February 24, 2026
AEA Files Draft Amendment Application for Bradley Lake Expansion Project

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) has submitted its Draft Amendment Application (DAA) to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Bradley Lake Expansion Project, a key milestone in advancing one of Alaska’s most significant long‑term energy investments. The filing proposes to amend AEA’s existing FERC license, describes the proposed project and how it would operate, and includes a Preliminary Draft Environmental Analysis outlining the potential effects of the project.


January 26, 2026
AEA Releases Statewide Railbelt Energy Vision to Guide Long-Term Energy Planning

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) today released its Statewide Railbelt Energy Vision, a comprehensive, systemwide planning document that brings together the state’s major Railbelt energy initiatives into a single, long‑range strategic framework.


July 14, 2025
AEA Opens Application Period for Renewable Energy Fund Round 18

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is now accepting applications for Round 18 of its Renewable Energy Fund (REF) competitive grant program. The REF is a long-standing program, recognized for effectively deploying state funds in support of vetted renewable energy projects, helping diversify and strengthen Alaska’s statewide energy portfolio. Applications are due at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025.


July 07, 2025
Railbelt Transmission Organization Files Open Access Transmission Tariff on Schedule

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Railbelt Transmission Organization (RTO) has filed a proposed non-discriminatory Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA), meeting the statutory deadline of July 1, 2025, as established under House Bill 307 (HB 307). After forming the RTO and adopting its charter and bylaws in December 2024, the organization secured its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the RCA in May 2025, fulfilling a key requirement established by HB 307.


January 13, 2025
AEA and DOT&PF Secure FHWA Approval for FY25 Alaska NEVI Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), in collaboration with the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), is pleased to announce that the third annual Alaska National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This approval secures an additional $11 million in federal funding for the continued expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Alaska.


January 08, 2025
AEA Awards $20.9 Million to Strengthen Interior Alaska’s Grid Resilience

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), in partnership with the United States Department of Energy, has awarded $20.9 million to three Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) grid resilience projects. These projects are designed to enhance Interior Alaska’s transmission infrastructure and improve its ability to withstand disruptive events.


September 17, 2024
AEA Board Approves Acceptance of $475.5 Million in Federal Awards

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—At their Tuesday, September 10 board meeting, the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Board of Directors passed two resolutions approving AEA’s entry into grant negotiations, authorizing AEA to receive $475.5 million in federal funding to advance projects.


July 01, 2024
AEA and DOT&PF Invite Public Input to Update FY25 Alaska NEVI Plan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), are seeking help from the public to update Alaska’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Implementation Plan (The Plan). Comments on the fiscal year 2025 draft plan are welcome by emailing electricvehicles@akenergyauthority.org until Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 5 p.m.