26th Legislature(2009-2010) 

Bill Text 26th Legislature

00 Enrolled HB 306 

01 Declaring a state energy policy. 

02 _______________ 

03 * Section 1. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section 

04 to read: 

05 LEGISLATIVE INTENT. It is the intent of the legislature that 

06 (1) the state achieve a 15 percent increase in energy efficiency on a per capita 

07 basis between 2010 and 2020; 

08 (2) the state receive 50 percent of its electric generation from renewable and 

09 alternative energy sources by 2025; 

10 (3) the state work to ensure a reliable in-state gas supply for residents of the 

11 state; 

12 (4) the power project fund (AS 42.45.010) serve as the main source of state 

13 assistance for energy projects; 

14 (5) the state remain a leader in petroleum and natural gas production and 

15 become a leader in renewable and alternative energy development. 

01 * Sec. 2. AS 44.99 is amended by adding a new section to read: 

02 Sec. 44.99.115. Declaration of state energy policy. The State of Alaska 

03 recognizes that the state's economic prosperity is dependent on available, reliable, and 

04 affordable residential, commercial, and industrial energy to supply the state's electric, 

05 heating, and transportation needs. The state also recognizes that worldwide supply and 

06 demand for fossil fuels and concerns about global climate change will affect the price 

07 of fossil fuels consumed by Alaskans and exported from the state to other markets. In 

08 establishing a state energy policy, the state further recognizes the immense diversity of 

09 the state's geography, cultures, and resource availability. Therefore, it is the policy of 

10 the state to 

11 (1) institute a comprehensive and coordinated approach to supporting 

12 energy efficiency and conservation by 

13 (A) encouraging statewide energy efficiency codes for new and 

14 renovated residential, commercial, and public buildings; 

15 (B) decreasing public building energy consumption through 

16 conservation measures and energy-efficient technologies; and 

17 (C) initiating and supporting a program to educate state 

18 residents on the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation, including 

19 dissemination of information on state and federal programs that reward energy 

20 efficiency; 

21 (2) encourage economic development by 

22 (A) promoting the development of renewable and alternative 

23 energy resources, including geothermal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, 

24 hydrokinetic, tidal, and biomass energy, for use by Alaskans; 

25 (B) promoting the development, transport, and efficient use of 

26 nonrenewable and alternative energy resources, including natural gas, coal, oil, 

27 gas hydrates, heavy oil, and nuclear energy, for use by Alaskans and for 

28 export; 

29 (C) working to identify and assist with development of the 

30 most cost-effective, long-term sources of energy for each community 

31 statewide; 

01 (D) creating and maintaining a state fiscal regime and 

02 permitting and regulatory processes that encourage private sector development 

03 of the state's energy resources; and 

04 (E) promoting the efficiency of energy used for transportation; 

05 (3) support energy research, education, and workforce development by 

06 investing in 

07 (A) training and education programs that will help create jobs 

08 for Alaskans and that address energy conservation, efficiency, and availability, 

09 including programs that address workforce development and workforce 

10 transition; and 

11 (B) applied energy research and development of alternative and 

12 emerging technologies, including university programs, to achieve reductions in 

13 state energy costs and stimulate industry investment in the state; 

14 (4) coordinate governmental functions 

15 (A) by reviewing and streamlining regulatory processes and 

16 balancing the economic costs of review with the level of regulation necessary 

17 to protect the public interest; 

18 (B) by using one office or agency, as may be specified by law, 

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19 to serve as a clearinghouse in managing the state's energy-related functions to 

20 avoid fragmentation and duplication and to increase effectiveness; and 

21 (C) by actively collaborating with federal agencies to achieve 

22 the state's energy goals and to meet emissions, renewable and alternative 

23 energy, and energy production targets. 

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