02/05/2026 01:00 PM House ENERGY

House Energy Committee · February 5, 2026

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Opening and agenda

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Co-chair Donna Mears called the House Energy Committee to order, confirmed a quorum and outlined the day's agenda: presentations from four rural electric utility CEOs on challenges and opportunities providing power to Alaska communities; presentations are tied to the Alaska Power Association conference in Juneau.

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Rural electric cooperative leaders told the Alaska House Energy Committee in Juneau on Feb. 5 that high fuel costs, workforce shortages and aging infrastructure keep most villages reliant on diesel; renewables and storage can reduce costs but need sustained funding, workforce development and infrastructure investments.

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