Electricity Laws and Incentives in Alaska
The list below contains summaries of all Alaska laws and incentives related to electricity.
State Incentives
Alaska's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) NEVI Formula Program requires the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to submit an annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) to the DOT and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funds. The submitted plans must be established according to NEVI guidance.
For more information about Alaska’s NEVI planning process, see the Alaska Energy Authority Electric Vehicle Implementation Plan website. To review Alaska’s NEVI plan, see the Joint Office State Plans for EV Charging website.
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Requirement
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Department) must evaluate the cost, efficiency, and commercial availability of alternative fuels for automotive purposes every five years, and purchase or convert to vehicles that operate using alternative fuels whenever practical. The Department may participate in joint ventures with public or private partners to foster the availability of alternative fuels for consumers.
(Reference Alaska Statutes 44.42.020)
Energy and Resilience Project Support
Municipalities may establish energy and resilience improvement assessment programs to finance energy and resilience improvement projects. Eligible projects include construction, installation, or modification of electric vehicle charging stations in building renovations, new construction, or existing commercial and industrial properties.
(Reference House Bill 227, 2022 and Alaska Statutes 29.55.100)
Public Utility Definition
Entities providing electric vehicle charging stations are not defined as public utilities and are not subject to restrictions on the resale of electric service.
(Reference Regulatory Commission of Alaska Order U-21-022(2))
Utility / Private Incentives
Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates – Chugach Electric Association (CEA)
CEA offers rebates to commercial customers for the purchase and installation of Level 2 and direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Rebates are available in the following amounts:
| Applicant Type | Rebate Amounts |
|---|---|
| Commercial DCFC | Up to $5,000 per EV charging station; up to $10,000 per location |
| Commercial Level 2 | Up to $1,000 per EV charging station; up to $2,000 per location |
For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the CEA EV page.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – Alaska Power and Telephone (AP&T)
AP&T offers a rebate of up to $1,000 to local and tribal governments that install public EV charging stations. For more information, see the AP&T AMP-UP website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate – Alaska Power and Telephone (AP&T)
AP&T offers a rebate of $1,000 to residential customers who own a new or pre-owned EV, including electric motorcycles, with a minimum battery size of at least 16 kilowatts. For more information, see the AP&T AMP-UP website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate – Alaska Electric Light & Power (AELP)
AELP offers a TOU rate to residential and small commercial customers that own or lease EVs with batteries greater than 16 kilowatts. For more information, see the AELP EV website.
Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Credit – Chugach Electric Association (CEA)
CEA offers a $200 bill credit to eligible residential customers who provide proof of ownership of a Level 2 EV charging station. Customers may receive up to $400 per household. For more information, including eligibility and data sharing requirements, see the CEA Residential EV Charging Program website.
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