Alaska Laws and Incentives

Listed below are the summaries of all current Alaska laws, incentives, regulations, funding opportunities, and other initiatives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, advanced technologies, or air quality. You can go directly to summaries of:

• State Incentives (2)
• Utility / Private Incentives (15)
• Laws and Regulations (6)

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.

Idle Reduction Weight Exemption

A commercial vehicle equipped with qualified idle reduction technology may exceed the state’s gross, total axle, or bridge formula vehicle weight limits by up to 550 pounds to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction technology. Upon request, vehicle operators must be able to provide written proof of idle reduction technology weight and demonstrate or certify that that the idle reduction technology is fully functional at all times.

(Reference Alaska Administrative Code 17.25.013 and Attorney General File JU2017200674)

Utility / Private Incentives

Alaska Electric Light & Power - Alaska

Alaska Electric Light & Power is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles. For more information on these incentives, see the Alaska Electric Light & Power website.

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Alaska Power and Telephone - Alaska

Alaska Power and Telephone is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles. For more information on these incentives, see the Alaska Power and Telephone website.

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Aniak Light & Power - Alaska

Aniak Light & Power is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Chitina Electric Inc - Alaska

Chitina Electric Inc is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Chugach Electric Association - Alaska

Chugach Electric Association is a cooperative that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles. For more information on these incentives, see the Chugach Electric Association website.

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G & K Inc - Alaska

G & K Inc is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Gold Country Energy - Alaska

Gold Country Energy is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Gwitchyaa Zhee Corporation - Alaska

Gwitchyaa Zhee Corporation is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles. For more information on these incentives, see the Gwitchyaa Zhee Corporation website.

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Hughes Power & Light - Alaska

Hughes Power & Light is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Kwethluk Incorporated (Kuiggluum Kallugvia) Kwethluk, Inc. - Alaska

Kwethluk Incorporated (Kuiggluum Kallugvia) Kwethluk, Inc. is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Napakiak Ircinraq Power - Alaska

Napakiak Ircinraq Power is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Pacific Propane Gas Association (PPGA) - Alaska

Pacific Propane Gas Association (PPGA) is utility that operates in multiple states. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by this organization related to alternative fuels and vehicles. For more information on these incentives, see the Pacific Propane Gas Association (PPGA) website.

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TDX Manley Generating (TDXMG) - Alaska

TDX Manley Generating (TDXMG) is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles. For more information on these incentives, see the TDX Manley Generating (TDXMG) website.

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TDX North Slope Generating - Alaska

TDX North Slope Generating is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles. For more information on these incentives, see the TDX North Slope Generating website.

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Tanana Power Co Inc - Alaska

Tanana Power Co Inc is an investor-owned utility (IOU) that operates in Alaska. This page provides a summary of the types of incentives provided by the utility related to alternative fuels and vehicles.

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Laws and Regulations

Ethanol Fuel Blend Tax Rate

The tax rate on fuel containing ethanol is $0.06 per gallon less than the tax rate on other motor fuels in certain geographic areas. This reduced rate is in effect during months ethanol fuel blends must be sold, transferred, or used to operate motor vehicles to reduce carbon monoxide emissions and attain federal or state air quality standards.

(Reference Alaska Statutes 43.40.010)

Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

Low-speed vehicles are only permitted on highways with speed limits up to 35 miles per hour (mph) or up to 45 mph in some municipalities or boroughs. Low-speed vehicles may cross highways that have maximum speed limits greater than 35 mph at an intersection with a highway that allows low-speed vehicle use. Operators of low-speed vehicles are subject to all traffic laws and other laws applicable to operators of passenger vehicles, including a biennial registration fee. For purposes of this regulation, a low-speed vehicle is a motor vehicle that has four wheels, can achieve speeds greater than 20 mph but not more than 25 mph, and meets state and federal weight, equipment, and safety requirements.

(Reference Alaska Statutes 28.01.010, 28.35.261, and 28.90.990)

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)

State Energy Policy

As part of its state energy policy, Alaska must promote energy efficiency in the transportation sector.

(Reference Alaska Statutes 44.99.115)

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))

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)