The DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs has earmarked $8.8 million for Alaska Native Regional and Village corporations and other Tribes via the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. With no matching requirement, this non-competitive funding has already allocated $10,000 - $30,000 to each of the 421 Alaskan regional and village corporations. These funds can be utilized for building upgrades, renewable energy installations, and climate and energy planning initiatives.

Just launched: "Closing the Gap," a new podcast hosted by Alaskan energy researcher Gwen Holdmann, takes listeners on a global tour of the cutting edge of energy resource diversification. From geothermal beaches in Iceland to solar-powered villages in the Arctic Circle, Holdmann shares stories of innovation and possibility. Listen for informed insight into the future of sustainable energy and the potential it holds for Alaska.

A new report from University of Alaska Fairbanks presented to the state Senate Resources Committee suggests the Railbelt could generate 70-96% of its electricity from non-fossil energy sources by 2050. According to the report, achieving this would require between $7.7 billion to $11.8 billion, depending on various energy scenarios including tidal power, wind, solar, nuclear, and hydro.

A new study assesses decarbonization scenarios for Alaska's Railbelt electric grid by 2050, offering examples based on affordability and reliability. The study demonstrates the process of evaluating decarbonization scenarios and discusses stability issues that can arise when adopting wind, solar, and tidal; aiming to inform decision-makers on the economic and reliability implications of decarbonization scenarios.

Collaborating with public and private stakeholders, the Alaska Energy Security Task Force report seeks to establish long-term, mid-term, and short-term goals centered on energy affordability, reliability, and resilience.