The application period for the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) Round 16 is now closed. Thank you to all applicants who submitted grant applications for the fiscal year 2025. The Alaska EnergyAuthority (AEA) will now review and evaluate those applications timely received. Grant funds for those Round 16 projects submitted under recommendation from AEA, in concert with the REF Advisory Committee, are subject to legislative appropriation and gubernatorial approval. All applicants should note that an application submitted to AEA for consideration for Round 16 funding does not constitute a guarantee of funding. All funding is at the Legislature's discretion for inclusion in the fiscal year 2025 budget. Legislative funding determinations are expected before the fiscal year begins on July 1, 2024.

Application Documents

• REF Round 16 Cover Letter
• Request for Applications
• Standard Application Form
• Heat Application Form
• Authorized Signature Form
• SAM.gov Registration

Best Practices Guides

• Biomass Best Practices Guide
• Heat Pumps Best Practices Guide
• Heat Recovery Best Practices Guide
• Hydro Power Best Practices Guide
• Solar Power Best Practices Guide
• Wind Power Best Practices Guide

Economic Evaluation Model

• Evaluation Model
• Rural Fuel Model Report
• Pricing Excess Electricity

Additional Documents

• Phase Prerequisites Checklists
• Business and Operations Management Plan Template
• Business and Operations Management Plan Tables Template
• REF Round 15 Status Report
• Electronic Payment Form 
• W-9

Contact

If you need assistance, please contact AEA’s grants coordinator by email at grants@akenergyauthority.org or by phone at (907) 771-3081.

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