Alaska renewable energy grant program


Program Type State Grant Program
Technologies Basically, any renewable energy system you can think of
Amount Varies foe each technology and system                                                                                   
Required Documentation Completed application
Official Web Site http://www.akenergyauthority.org/RE_Fund.html

The Alaska State Legislature approved grant funding for renewable energy projects in 2008. The fund is overseen by the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), which makes approval recommendations to the legislature twice a year.

The AEA is now accepting applications for round IV of its grant funding. A wide range of projects, headed by a wide range of agencies, is eligible for the funding. The AEA typically awards $50 million a year to eligible projects, which can include anything from feasibility studies done by governments or tribal associations, to a solar installation at a private residence.

This year, the AEA has said that it will prioritize projects that promise to benefit the most people. The agency has received more than 320 applications over the last three funding cycles and has recommended grant approvals to almost half of the projects.

The AEA doe not control the grant funding, but does review the applications and make recommendations, which are typically approved, to the legislature.

While matching funds are not required, the AEA does look upon them favorable when considering projects.