Administrative Agency:

Public Corporation of the State: Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED), Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)

Program Goals:

The Alaska Energy Authority administers a number of rural energy programs that help provide the basis for economic development in Alaska's smaller communities.

Resource Provided:

Circuit Rider/Technical Assistant/Preventative Maintenance: Preventative maintenance assessment and response service for emergency work needed on rural electrical systems. This program is intended to be an interim fix until long-term planning can address the problems. Training after Preventative Maintenance: Preventative maintenance assessment and training, along with response service for emergency work needed on rural electrical systems. This program is intended to be an interim fix until long-term planning can address the problems. Emergency Response:Provides funding to continue activities and procure materials and equipment that would be used to prevent power plant-related emergencies and disasters statewide. This program is designed to prevent a potential emergency situation before disaster occurs. Emergency Prevention: This program is designed to prevent a potential emergency situation before disaster occurs. It provides funding for continuance of government activities. It allows for procurement of materials and equipment for prevention of power plant-related emergencies/disasters in rural Alaska. Life, Health, and Safety Improvements: Provides follow-on funding for correction of hazards that are existing or pose a possible threat to life, health, and safety in rural communities. Wherever possible, funds will be used to leverage local matching funds.

Program Contact:  (Primary Contact listed first.)

Kris Noonan, Program Manager
Rural Energy Programs
Alaska Energy Authority
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
813 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 771-3071
Fax: (907) 771-3044
e-mail: knoonan@aidea.org
Web site: http://www.akenergyauthority.org/programsenergysystemupgrade.html

Alan Fetters, Project Manager
Rural Energy Programs
Alaska Energy Authority
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
813 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 771-3063
Fax: (907) 771-3044
e-mail: afetters@aidea.org