State body regulating public utilities in Alaska — electric, gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, and the intrastate pipeline carriers. Sets consumer rates and grants certificates of public convenience.
701 W 8th Ave #300, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA
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Dunleavy says Alaska gas pipeline depends on property tax overhaul
Governor Mike Dunleavy urged the legislature to pass a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes bill within three weeks, calling it essential to financing what he described as the largest project in Alaska history, an LNG pipeline from the North Slope.
by Alaska News1w ago5 min readJuneau, Alaska30 viewsAI
GCI seeks to end long distance service in six Southeast Alaska communities
GCI Communication Corp. has applied to discontinue landline service in six Southeast Alaska communities, with public comments due May 29 before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska decides whether continued service is required.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readSoutheast Alaska5 viewsAI
Senate panel examines regulatory questions on gas pipeline tax plan
The Senate Resources Committee discussed federal versus state jurisdiction over a proposed natural gas pipeline and debated an alternative tax structure that would replace property taxes with a volumetric fee.
by Alaska News3w ago4 min read10 viewsAI
Senate panel doubles oil surcharge for Dalton Highway maintenance in gas pipeline bill
The Senate Resources Committee adopted a new version of the Alaska gas pipeline bill that doubles a proposed oil surcharge to 30 cents per barrel to fund Dalton Highway maintenance, though the revenue falls short of estimated needs.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
Senate panel hears refuse utility rate reform bill
The Senate Community and Regional Affairs Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 16, which would allow refuse utilities to use a simplified rate filing process to speed up rate case decisions.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Homer Electric proposes new depreciation rates; comments due May 28
Homer Electric Association filed a depreciation study with state regulators proposing revised rates that would affect future customer charges, with public comments due May 28.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAlaska4 viewsAI
State regulators extend review periods for Railbelt utility tariffs
Alaska regulators extended review periods for Railbelt utility tariff filings and set procedural schedules for rate cases involving Chugach Electric and Enstar Natural Gas.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readAlaska5 viewsAI
Gold Country Energy proposes sharp rate increase for Central area customers
Gold Country Energy filed for quarterly rate increases that would more than double power costs for Central area customers, with public comments due May 4.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAlaska5 viewsAI
Natural gas storage company seeks rate changes, comments due April 28
Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska has filed a proposal with state regulators to adjust its storage service rates, with public comments due April 28.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska6 viewsAI
House Resources advances Vogler nomination to Regulatory Commission
The House Resources Committee forwarded Julie Vogler's nomination to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to the full House and Senate without objection after a confirmation hearing.
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readHouse Resources3 viewsAI
Redoubt Refuse seeks permit to serve central Kenai Peninsula
Redoubt Refuse has applied for state approval to provide residential trash collection in the central Kenai Peninsula, with public comments due May 19.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readKenai Peninsula2 viewsAI
House Labor Committee Advances Travel Insurance Bill, Hears Disaster Pet Plan
The House Labor and Commerce Committee voted to advance travel insurance legislation after adopting technical amendments, while hearing proposals to strengthen emergency planning for pets and clarify state authority over natural gas contracts.
by Alaska News2w ago5 min readJuneau2 viewsAI
State proposes raising rural power subsidy base rate to 22 cents per kilowatt-hour
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is proposing to increase the Power Cost Equalization base rate from 20.38 to 22.11 cents per kilowatt-hour, with public comments due June 1.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Bradley Lake group seeks attorney for Railbelt grid case
The Bradley Project Management Committee is seeking legal representation for a state regulatory case about the Railbelt power grid and transmission tariff.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Senate panel advances gas pipeline bill with reduced community payments
The Senate Resources Committee adopted a comprehensive substitute for SB 280 that cuts community impact payments by 75 percent, raises the oil production tax floor, and caps consumer gas prices while protecting Alaskans from cost overruns above $15 billion.
by Alaska News17h ago4 min readJuneau, AlaskaAI
Juneau electric bills could jump 24% under AEL&P permanent rate plan
Alaska Electric Light & Power is seeking a permanent rate increase that would raise residential peak energy charges by 24 percent, with public comments due May 28, 2026.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAnchorage, AlaskaAI