Alaska Municipality League
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
Energy Security & Affordability
AML Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Project
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 Contacts

Trisha Sims
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
trisha@akml.org

Justin Schuster
Senior Energy Program Manager
Justin@akml.org

Project Description:

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 stronger long-term community capacity.  
Project Activities 
  • AML supports community engagement, facility assessments, strategy development, implementation, and evaluation and learning.  
Communities Served 
  • Adak, Dillingham, Hooper Bay, Kotzebue, Nenana, Toksook Bay, Unalakleet, and Utqiaġvik 
Funding Agency 
  • U.S. Department of Energy 
Partners 
  • City of Nenana 
Timeline 
  • This project kicked off in September of 2024 and will continue until fall 2026.  
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