Alaska Energy Authority

10/22/2026

AEA was honored to host U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James P. Danly, Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, and Rep. Nick Begich today as they highlighted Alaska's $32.8 million award through the DOE's Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants Program.

Alaska's allocation is the third largest in the country, behind only California and Texas, and will support projects that strengthen energy infrastructure and improve system resilience across the state.

We also recognize Clay Koplin, CEO designee of Matanuska Electric Association; Travis Million, president and CEO of Golden Valley Electric Assn.; and Robert Siedman, CEO of the Southeast Alaska Power Agency, who joined us today and whose organizations received funding through earlier rounds of program. We appreciate their participation, along with our federal, state, utility, and industry partners.

🔗 Read the full release: https://tinyurl.com/bdzndxj3

10/20/2026

🚗⚡ From Ketchikan to Kauai and all 50 states in between!

The October Alaska Electric Vehicle Working Group newsletter follows one EV enthusiast’s quest to experience EV travel in all 50 states, including a memorable stop in Ketchikan.

Plus, get details on the final Alaska EV Working Group meeting of 2026.

🔗 Read the October newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2m3hdpn6

10/16/2026

Happy Alaska Day! 🏔️

Our offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 19, in observance of Alaska Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 20.

10/15/2026

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗩𝗗𝗖 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀?

AEA is seeking qualified suppliers and installers to support the next phase of the Cook Inlet PowerLink project through a newly released Prequalification and Request for Information package.

The proposed project includes a 40-mile submarine cable crossing between the Beluga area and the Kenai Peninsula, that would establish Alaska's first high-voltage direct current, or HVDC, transmission connection across Cook Inlet.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗰. 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝟮 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

📄 Read the full press release and access procurement information: https://tinyurl.com/42y4b5y2

10/15/2026

⚡ We're hiring an Assistant Project Manager!

Join the Alaska Energy Authority and help support projects that power Alaska's future. This position assists with the Bradley Lake Expansion Project and the Cook Inlet PowerLink program, helping coordinate business planning efforts and support the development of critical energy infrastructure projects.

We're looking for candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, engineering, or a related field, or at least four years of experience in grants administration, community or economic development, infrastructure project planning, or program management.

Ready to grow your project management career and make an impact across Alaska?

🔗 Apply today: www.akenergyauthority.com/careers

10/05/2026

⚡𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗮'𝘀 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

AEA has been selected to receive up to $𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in U.S. Department of Energy Defense Production Act funding for the 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝘂𝗴𝗮-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁.

The proposed 𝟮𝟮𝟯-𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 would connect Beluga and Healy, strengthening Alaska's largest electric system and supporting energy infrastructure that serves approximately 75 percent of Alaska's population, including seven military installations.

AEA estimates the project can be completed within approximately six years—including three years of environmental review, permitting, and engineering, followed by three years of construction.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: https://tinyurl.com/mtzacp3j

09/30/2026

📊 𝗥𝗘𝗙 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟵 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

AEA received 42 applications requesting $84.5 million through the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) program. Applicants proposed an additional $476.3 million in matching funds, representing potential project investment across Alaska if projects advance through the evaluation process and receive funding.

Since 2008, REF-supported projects have displaced approximately 120 million gallons of diesel fuel, representing about $600 million in avoided fuel costs at the fiscal year 2025 Power Cost Equalization rate.

Applications now enter AEA's four-stage evaluation process. Eligible projects undergo reviews for eligibility, technical and economic feasibility, scoring, and regional balance before funding recommendations are developed.

09/29/2026

🔨 Interested in the Bradley Lake Expansion Project? Future-you may appreciate a little advance notice.

Join AEA's virtual industry day on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon Alaska time to learn about anticipated project scope, site logistics, and potential procurement timelines.

The session is designed to help interested contractors plan ahead and be ready when future bidding opportunities become available.

RSVP to Ryan McLaughlin at [email protected] to receive the meeting link.

Because the best time to start preparing for a major project is before the bid package arrives.

09/25/2026

: Reliable energy requires immediate planning and long-term investment.

AEA works with utilities and partners across the Railbelt to strengthen reliability and expand energy options for Alaskans. Through projects such as transmission upgrades and the Bradley Lake Expansion Project, AEA and its partners are investing in infrastructure that will support the region's energy needs for decades to come.

This recent Alaska's News Source interview provides additional context on current Railbelt energy challenges and the work underway to build a more resilient energy system.

About 80% of Southcentral electricity comes from natural gas. With long-term hydro upgrades years away and global conflicts driving up diesel costs, officials warn a prolonged freeze could force residents to dial back the heat.

09/24/2026

🌟 A big thank you to the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce for featuring AEA at this week's "Make it Monday" Forum Luncheon.

We appreciated the strong attendance and the thoughtful, wide-ranging questions during the Q&A session. The discussion reflected the significant interest Alaskans have in the state's evolving energy landscape and the opportunities and challenges associated with meeting future energy needs.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. AEA values the chance to share information, provide updates on energy initiatives across the state, and contribute to informed conversations about Alaska's energy future.