Energy Security and Affordability
AML Project Portfolio
Overview
Energy security and affordability projects will significantly enhance the quality of life in Alaska’s municipalities by reducing dependence on expensive and unstable fuel imports. These initiatives are intended to help lower energy costs for residents, especially in remote and rural communities where prices are often much higher. Through partnerships with state and federal agencies, these investments can improve quality of life, create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and build more durable infrastructure suited to the challenging environments experienced across the state. Overall, these projects will support long-term community resilience by making energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for Alaskans.
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Projects:
Alaska Rural EVSE Deployment (ARED)
Project Goals Reduce barriers to entry to electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Alaskan communities across all energy regions by providing funding and technical assistance for the deployment of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in identified hub communities. ...
Arctic Energy Ambassadors
Project Overview The Arctic Energy Ambassadors program strengthens local capacity to advance energy projects through targeted training and technical assistance. The program supports 12 Ambassador positions representing 12 regions across the state, fostering the...
Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP)
Project Description The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) provides funding and technical support for microgrid systems that enhance electricity reliability and security, particularly in remote areas of the United States. AML is supporting five...
Renew America’s Schools
Goals & Objectives This project helps three local educational agencies (LEAs) evaluate and improve energy performance in local schools. Through energy assessments, efficiency and conservation planning, and efficiency upgrades, the project aims to: Increase energy...
Accelerating Clean Energy Savings in Alaska’s Coastal Communities (ACES)
Project Description The ACES program aims to slash heating costs for coastal Alaska homeowners. The 5-year, $39 million program helps families from Ketchikan to Kodiak surmount the often-prohibitive cost of converting fuel-based home heating systems to...
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
Goals & Objectives This program helps eight rural Alaska communities evaluate and improve energy performance in public buildings. Through energy audits, planning, and efficiency upgrades, the project supports reduced energy use, lower diesel dependence, and...
Tribal Grid Resilience
Project Overview Administered by the National Energy Technology Laboratory and falling under IIJA provision 40101(d), the Tribal Grid Resilience program is designed to strengthen and modernize America’s power grid against wildfires, extreme weather, and other natural...
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Planning
The Alaska Municipal League is working on behalf of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to complete the tasks identified in the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. In December 2025 AML and DEC submitted Alaska’s Comprehensive...
Framework for Responsive Code Development in Alaska
To create a framework for a model building code in Alaska, addressing the unique challenges posed by Alaska’s diverse climate zones and construction needs.
Alaska Energyshed
Goals & Objectives The Alaska Energyshed project will identify at least three energy projects across Northwest and Southeast Alaska and aim to secure a combined $10 million in public and private funding for the projects, as well as any appropriate tax credits,...