The Tordrillo mountains rise behind wind turbines on Fire Island on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 in a view from the Anchorage hillside.
To solve our pressing energy crunch, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has endorsed an “All of the above” strategy. I introduced House Bill 349 to meet the governor’s call to action. I offer this bill to help create more energy options for our state and set out rules of the road to aid investors in bringing more energy to Alaskans.
HB 349 creates a uniform policy environment for energy by providing the same statutory tools for renewable energy projects that we currently have for oil and gas development. A level playing field creates an attractive environment for private investment that would invite more producers into the market to provide more energy and lower rates for Alaskans.