The administration has just released their plans for the distribution of the federal energy stimulus funds.  This information was provided by the Office of Management and Budget.

Alaska has made a significant investment in energy-efficiency programs.  This includes $360 million for the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s weatherization and energy rebate programs and $125 million for renewable energy projects through the Alaska Energy Authority. 

The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is amending the State Energy Program Application to receive approximately $28.3 million in federal economic stimulus funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.   The application will focus on reducing energy costs, supporting on-going energy-efficiency programs in public buildings with an emphasis on schools, and meeting the assurances required by the ARRA for use of the funds.  AHFC is seeking approval from the U.S. Department of Energy for the following allocations:

 

Program	Allocation	Lead Agency
State facilities energy efficiency projects	$10,000,000	DOT/PF
Schools and municipal facilities energy efficiency projects	$8,000,000	AHFC
AHFC low income housing facilities energy efficiency projects	$2,500,000	AHFC
Village facilities energy efficiency program	$3,732,000	AEA
Energy efficiency resources and tools for communities and businesses	$4,000,000	AHFC
TOTAL	$28,232,000

 

 

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We recently received this report from our Alaska Clearinghouse which assists state non-profit and other entities with stimulus funding.

To access the links to the blue highlighted text, open the attachment at the bottom of the page titled “Report to the Legislature 8-28-09.”

August 28, 2009

ALASKA CLEARINGHOUSE REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE

Jon Bittner, Alaska Clearinghouse Legislative Staff

WHAT’S NEW?

The Clearinghouse continues to provide Alaskans with economic stimulus information. Our interactive Alaska Stimulus Projects Map now displays roughly $900 million worth of stimulus-funded projects in 100 communities across the state. To see the latest version of the map, CLICK HERE. You can also display funding details by community name by using the list at the bottom of the page.