September 21, 2021 The Alaska Energy Authority and FreeWire Technologies Unveil Alaska’s First Ultrafast Electric Vehicle Charging Station
(Homer) — The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and FreeWire Technologies, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging and power solutions, will host a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on September 23 at AJ’s OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern in Homer, Alaska to commemorate the commissioning of the first of nine EV fast-charging stations to be installed on a statewide network and the very first ultrafast EV charger in Alaska. AEA’s goal is to implement a fully operational fast-charging corridor by the Summer of 2022.
June 14, 2021 AEA Awards Nearly $1 Million for Nine EV Fast-Charging Stations
(Anchorage) — The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) awarded nearly $1 million in grants to support the installation of eight Level 2 (L2) electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations and 15 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations at nine locations across Alaska.
February 23, 2021 AEA Issues Request for Qualifications to Develop Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across Alaska
(Anchorage) — The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Suppliers. All responses to the RFQ must be submitted to AEA no later than 4 p.m. on March 8.
January 05, 2021 AEA West Fork Upper Battle Creek Diversion Project to Receive Top Honors for 2021 ACEC of Montana Engineering Excellence
(Anchorage) — The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is pleased to announce the American Council of Engineering Companies of Montana (ACEC of Montana) has selected the West Fork Upper Battle Creek Diversion (WFUBCD) Project for the 2021 Montana Grand Project Award.
December 17, 2020 AEA Completes Acquisition of Homer Electric Association’s 115-kV Transmission Line
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) today has completed its previously announced acquisition of a Homer Electric Association (HEA) transmission asset for $17 million that runs between the Sterling Substation and the Quartz Creek Substation (SSQ Line) on Kenai Lake.
December 10, 2020 Denali Commission, U.S. Forest Service, and AEA Announce Over $1 Million in Funding for Biomass Projects in Rural Communities
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), along with Federal partner agencies the Denali Commission and the U.S. Forest Service, announce a cooperative effort to invest $1,037,000 with over $400,000 in community matching funds in state-of-the-art district wood heating systems in three rural Alaska communities.
September 16, 2020 AEA Awarded $21 Million BUILD Grant for Anchorage Airport Project
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) has been awarded a $21 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to participate in the construction of a cargo storage and warehouse facility at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).
September 10, 2020 Alaska C-PACE Program Handbook Published! Municipality of Anchorage Submits Local C-PACE Legislation
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and PACE Financial Servicing are pleased to report the continued development of C-PACE in the state of Alaska through the completion of the Alaska C-PACE website, the publishing of the initial Program Handbook, and the progress that the Municipality of Anchorage has made by submitting a Resolution of Intent to establish a C-PACE program.
August 27, 2020 AEA Completes Battle Creek Diversion Project at Bradley Lake Hydro
(Anchorage) – On Tuesday, August 25, the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project near Homer to celebrate its completion of the West Fork Upper Battle Creek Diversion project.
August 06, 2020 AEA Board Supports Purchase of Soldotna-Quartz Creek Transmission Line
(Anchorage) – The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) Board of Directors moved toward improving the reliability of the Railbelt bulk power system and decreasing costs for Alaska’s Railbelt ratepayers.
July 20, 2020 Application Period Opens for Renewable Energy Fund Grants
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) on Monday announced it is seeking applications for Renewable Energy Fund (REF) grants to help Alaskans reduce the cost of energy through the development of renewable energy projects.
February 25, 2020 AEA Announces Volkswagen Settlement School Bus Grant
(Anchorage) - The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is pleased to announce that eight school districts will receive approximately $4.4 million to replace 33 older diesel school buses with new clean burning buses under the Volkswagen (VW) Settlement School Bus Replacement Program.