Alaska Solar Power Information

State of AK Solar Resource Map

GVEA - Golden Valley Electric Association rebates provided to people who purchase renewable energy systems.  Partially funded by member, donors.

Alaska Housing Finance Corp - Homeowners can get up to $10,000 for home related energy improvements.  Also a program for new homes being built.

The State of Alaska provides property tax incentives for those who utilize passive solar heating, wind generators, photo voltaic panels, etc.  The amount of tax exemption varies by location an cost of system.

UAF - University of Alaska at Fairbanks, Alaska Sun is a cooperative comprised of solar businesses, academics and individuals pushing toward renewable energy for AK.

Buying Green Power - List of providers that offer renewable energy sources for electricity.

DOE - (US Department of Energy) View statistics, maps and links to state energy policies.

DSIRE - Energy related information about state loan programs, laws / regulations and money saving initiatives for solar power installations.

REAP - (Renewable Energy Alaska Project) Organization of small utilities, business and consumers whose goal is to take advantage of the states vast renewable power resources.

Energy Authority Org - Publications, grants and program information concerning wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, solar and more.

Wind Powering America - Article about challenges & lessons learned with wind turbine installations in the harsh climate.

EIA - State energy profile, facts and estimation info.