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.
Project Contact
Erin Reinders
Senior Director, Planning and Community Development
erin@akml.org
Projects:
Alaska TREC: Home Energy Efficiency Training
Goals & Objectives Train contractors in energy efficiency measures such as insulation, air sealing, and heat pump installation in Alaska’s residential sector. Project Activities Provide training for both new and existing workers, including contractor firms....
Tribal Grid Resilience – Kodiak
Goals & Objectives To manage and support the Native Village of Ouzinkie (NVO) as part of a consortium for a Grid Resilience Tribal Grant. AML is designated as a third-party agent to ensure compliance, manage reporting, and facilitate funds distribution. Project...
Solar for All: Community Solar and Workforce Development
Goals & Objectives Develop support for community solar projects in Alaska and build local workforce capacity through training and workforce agreements. Project Activities Develop a public involvement plan, provide cohort support, track job creation metrics, and...
Energy Futures: Clean Energy Permitting
Goals & Objectives Improve municipal processes for efficient clean energy permitting in rural Alaskan communities. Focus on creating a more efficient regulatory environment for renewable energy development. Project Activities Conduct assessments of municipal...
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Planning
The Alaska Municipal League is working on behalf of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to complete sustainable energy planning for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. This effort looks to identify policies, programs, and projects...
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 To explore place-based energy generation in remote Alaskan communities. Reduce local energy costs and increase energy reliability. Project Activities Inventory local power infrastructure using drones. Aggregate and design renewable energy...