Governor Dunleavy Creates Alaska Energy Security Task Force to Create Comprehensive Statewide Energy Plan

Statement

Today Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 344, establishing the Alaska Energy Security Task Force.

The purpose of the task force is to develop a comprehensive statewide energy plan that will evaluate the energy generation, distribution, and transmission for the State of Alaska and its communities. The development of the plan will include collaborating with both the public and private stakeholders. The statewide energy plan, including proposed timelines and milestones, will be presented to the Governor upon completion.

"Despite Alaska's position as a leading producer of energy, the cost of energy in Alaska, especially in our rural communities, is extremely high," said Governor Mike Dunleavy. "As everyone has been reminded by the war in Ukraine, access to and cost of energy are influenced by global events. I'm establishing this task force to create a plan that will reduce Alaska's vulnerability to fluctuating energy markets by securing dependable and affordable energy for Alaskan residents."

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