Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee

HB 369 — An Act relating to energy; relating to regulation of residential solar energy generation and portable solar generation devices; relating to generation of electricity from diversified energy resources; relating to a diversified portfolio standard; relating to costs incurred by certain electric utilities for renewable energy and battery energy storage; relating to preapproval for large energy facilities; relating to the renewable energy grant fund; relating to the duties of the Department of Environmental Conservation; relating to the state energy policy; and providing for an effective date.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

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The bill establishes new regulations for portable solar generation devices and mandates a diversified portfolio standard for electric utilities in Alaska.

  • AS 42.05

    Sec. 42.05.323. Portable solar generation devices. (a) A portable solar generation device is exempt from utility interconnection and net metering program requirements adopted by the commission if the device (1) has a maximum power output of not more than 1,200 watts; (2) includes a feature that prevents the device from energizing the building's electrical system during a power outage; (3) meets the standards of the most recent version of the National Electrical Code; and (4) is certified by Underwriters Laboratories or an equivalent nationally recognized testing laboratory. (b) An electric utility may not require a customer using a portable solar generation device that meets the requirements of (a) of this section to (1) obtain the electric utility's approval before installing or using the device; (2) pay a fee or charge related to the device; or (3) install additional controls or equipment beyond what is integrated into the device. (c) An electric utility may require a customer to register a portable solar generation device with the utility through a simple registration process before the customer uses the device. (d) An electric utility is not liable for any damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device that meets the requirements in (a) of this section. (e) This section does not apply to a portable solar generation device used by a customer of an electric utility that sells 5,000,000 kilowatt-hours or less of electricity in a calendar year. (f) In this section, "portable solar generation device" means a moveable photovoltaic generation device that is designed to be (1) connected to a building's electrical system through a standard 120-volt alternating current outlet; and (2) used primarily to offset part of an electric utility customer's electricity consumption.

    This section specifies criteria for portable solar generation devices to be exempt from certain utility regulations.

  • AS 42.05.381

    (r) An electric utility may sell at an economic development rate excess electricity that is generated from a renewable energy resource and cannot be stored and used by the utility. The commission shall adopt regulations that establish criteria for determining eligibility and pricing for an economic development rate. An economic development rate must be lower than standard electricity rates and reflect market conditions for surplus electricity generated from renewable energy resources.

    This new subsection allows electric utilities to sell excess renewable energy at a discounted economic development rate.

  • AS 42.05.431

    (i) Costs incurred by an electric cooperative utility organized under AS 10.25 that participates in an electric reliability organization certificated by the commission under AS 42.05.760 must be allowed in the rates charged by the utility if the costs are approved by the utility's board of directors in connection with a new or purchased renewable energy facility or battery energy storage system with a nameplate capacity of less than 15,000 kilowatts or power purchased from a renewable energy facility or battery energy storage system with a nameplate capacity of less than 15,000 kilowatts.

    This section permits electric cooperatives to include certain renewable energy costs in their rates, under specified conditions.

  • AS 42.05.785

    that would, in a cost-effective manner, meet the needs of a load-serving entity that is substantially served by the facility; and → (4) is not detrimental to a load-serving entity's ability to meet the diversified portfolio standard under AS 42.05.900.

    This change ensures new large energy facilities do not hinder compliance with the diversified portfolio standard.

  • AS 42.05.785

    [LICENSED BY THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2016]

    This amendment removes an outdated requirement regarding preapproval for certain projects.

  • AS 42.05

    Article 11A. Diversified Portfolio Standard. Sec. 42.05.900. Diversified portfolio standard. (a) The portfolio of a load-serving entity that is subject to the standards of an electric reliability organization under AS 42.05.760 must include 40 percent of megawatt hours of electricity generated from diversified energy resources by December 31, 2036, adjusted according to AS 42.05.905.

    This section establishes a diversified portfolio standard requiring electric utilities to source a specific percentage of energy from diversified resources.

Action History

  1. (H) Heard & Held

  2. (H) ENERGY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  3. (H) Heard & Held

  4. (H) ENERGY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  5. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

  6. (H) ENERGY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  7. (H) -- MEETING CANCELED --

  8. (H) ENERGY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  9. (H) Heard & Held

  10. (H) ENERGY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  11. (H) Heard & Held -- Please Note Time Change --

  12. (H) ENERGY at 01:30 PM GRUENBERG 120

  13. (H) REFERRED TO ENERGY

  14. (H) ENE, FIN

  15. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

  • House Energy · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Energy

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 369?
HB 369 is sponsored by House Energy.
What is the current status of HB 369?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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