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Organizations/State of Alaska/Alaska Energy Authority
Alaska Energy Authority

Alaska Energy Authority

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State public corporation that develops Alaska's electricity infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and rural bulk fuel programs. Operates the Bradley Lake hydroelectric facility.

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813 W Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

The Air Force wants to put AI data centers on Alaska military land — and the three sites tell three very different stories

The Air Force is soliciting private developers to propose commercial AI data centers on military land at three Alaska installations, with proposals due June 29 and developers responsible for solving power, water and environmental challenges.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews3w ago3 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: The Air Force wants to put AI data centers on Alaska military land — and the three sites tell three very different stories
Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tue, May 19, 2026

Alaska LNG Project Targets 2029 Gas Delivery as Developer Reports Major Contract Awards

Glenfarne's lead developer announced Alaska LNG is advancing toward final investment decision with 13 million tonnes of reservations signed and construction contracts let, positioning the project to deliver gas in 2029.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: Alaska LNG Project Targets 2029 Gas Delivery as Developer Reports Major Contract Awards
Sunday, May 24, 2026Sun, May 24, 2026

Nenana pioneers Alaska's first biochar boiler for municipal heating

Nenana has installed Alaska's first biochar-producing biomass boiler that burns green wood and certain waste materials at 2,000 degrees, offering a potential model for rural communities seeking alternatives to diesel heating while addressing waste management challenges.

Bill AlaskaNewsby Bill AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: Nenana pioneers Alaska's first biochar boiler for municipal heating
Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tue, May 19, 2026

Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Identifies Alaska as Prime AI Data Center Location

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago3 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Identifies Alaska as Prime AI Data Center Location
Sunday, June 7, 2026Sun, Jun 7, 2026

RTO tariff subcommittee meets Thursday on transmission costs

The Railbelt Transmission Organization's Tariff Subcommittee meets Thursday to draft rules for how backbone transmission costs get divided among utilities. The tariff will affect electric rates from Fairbanks to Homer.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News3w ago2 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: RTO tariff subcommittee meets Thursday on transmission costs
Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tue, May 19, 2026

Federal Officials Push Permitting Reform to Unlock Alaska's Critical Minerals

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: Federal Officials Push Permitting Reform to Unlock Alaska's Critical Minerals
Wednesday, April 22, 2026Wed, Apr 22, 2026

Rural Alaska Electricity Costs Run Three to Five Times Urban Rates

Rural Alaska residents pay electricity costs three to five times higher than urban areas due to diesel-powered microgrids and fuel delivery challenges in remote villages.

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago2 min readAI
Alaska
Cover image for article: Rural Alaska Electricity Costs Run Three to Five Times Urban Rates
Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wed, May 20, 2026

Alaska hydropower projects to receive millions in federal funding

Four Alaska hydropower projects are set to receive federal funding as part of a $430 million nationwide upgrade program, with new tax credits making hydropower construction 30-50% cheaper through 2033.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago4 min readAI
Juneau, Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska hydropower projects to receive millions in federal funding
Friday, April 17, 2026Fri, Apr 17, 2026

Alaska Sustainable Energy Corporation reports progress on green financing

The Alaska Sustainable Energy Corporation updated the House Energy Committee on its development as a financing intermediary for sustainable energy projects, including a $4.7 million federal loan program for residential energy efficiency.

Alaska Newsby Alaska Newsadded 2mo ago5 min readAI
Juneau
Cover image for article: Alaska Sustainable Energy Corporation reports progress on green financing
Monday, April 20, 2026Mon, Apr 20, 2026

Remote Alaska villages pay $6.63 per gallon as fuel costs strain budgets

Alaska Newsby Alaska News2mo ago3 min readAI
Remote Alaska villages
Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tue, May 19, 2026

Interior Secretary urges Alaska to build LNG project quickly amid Asian demand

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told an Alaska energy conference that overwhelming Asian demand for natural gas makes the Alaska LNG project strategically critical, urging the state to move quickly on the $50 billion pipeline and export terminal.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago4 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: Interior Secretary urges Alaska to build LNG project quickly amid Asian demand
Tuesday, June 2, 2026Tue, Jun 2, 2026

RTO schedules closed subcommittee meetings for June 10–11

Three Railbelt Transmission Organization subcommittees will meet behind closed doors June 10 and 11 to advise on technical standards, tariffs, and financing. RTO bylaws exempt subcommittee meetings from open-meeting rules.

Alaska Newsby Alaska Newsadded 3w ago1 min readAI
Anchorage
Cover image for article: RTO schedules closed subcommittee meetings for June 10–11
Sunday, February 1, 2026Sun, Feb 1, 2026

Alaska Energy Authority lifts ban on consecutive chair terms

The Alaska Energy Authority board voted Friday to allow its chair and vice chair to serve up to two consecutive two-year terms, removing a previous prohibition on back-to-back terms.

Walter AlaskaNewsby Walter AlaskaNewsadded 4w ago2 min readAI
Anchorage, Alaska
Cover image for article: Alaska Energy Authority lifts ban on consecutive chair terms