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 required the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) to submit an annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to their FHWA Division Office, describing how the state intended to distribute NEVI funds and their physical and cybersecurity strategies, and including a Community Engagement Outcomes Report. The submitted plans must address updated NEVI Guidance.

For more information about Alaska’s NEVI planning process, see the Alaska Energy Authority Electric Vehicle Implementation Plan 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))

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