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HB 196 Alaska House · 34th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relating to carbon offset revenue; and relating to the renewable energy grant fund.

HB 196 directs 20% of revenue from Alaska's carbon offset program to the renewable energy grant fund, replacing a prior placeholder. This fund supports renewable energy projects (like solar, wind, or natural gas infrastructure) across the state, with priority given to communities where average energy costs exceed the statewide average. The bill also requires technical assistance for small communities (under 2,000 residents) to apply for grants and mandates annual reporting to the legislature on grant decisions. It updates existing law to formalize these funding mechanisms and ensure transparency in allocation.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 20% of carbon offset revenue to renewable energy grant fund, funding public infrastructure projects in high-cost communities and requiring technical assistance for small communities.92% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDirects 20% carbon offset revenue to renewable energy grant fund, prioritizing solar/wind projects in high-cost communities and requiring technical assistance for small communities.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDirects carbon offset revenue to renewable energy grants, prioritizing clean energy projects and high-cost communities, advancing environmental protection through funding.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Mar 9, 2026
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HB 196 → CSHB 196(ENE) · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was revised to remove specific language regarding carbon offset revenue allocation and the establishment of a carbon offset program. The focus shifted entirely to the Renewable Energy Grant Fund, simplifying the act's title and removing references to carbon offset funding sources and specific deposit requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing provisions related to carbon offset revenue and the Renewable Energy Grant Fund's connection to carbon offset programs. The act now focuses exclusively on the administration and criteria for the Renewable Energy Grant Fund without mentioning carbon offset revenue.
FISCAL

Removed Section 1, which previously mandated that 20% of carbon offset revenue be deposited into the renewable energy grant fund and specified accounting for the remaining 80%.

SCOPE

Deleted the phrase 'relating to carbon offset revenue' from the act's title and removed all references to carbon offset programs throughout the text.

REQUIREMENT

Reorganized the bill's sections, removing the amendment to AS 38.95.430 (carbon offset revenue) and consolidating the remaining text into amendments for AS 42.45.045 (renewable energy grant fund).

DEFINITION

Changed the act title from 'relating to carbon offset revenue; and relating to the renewable energy grant fund' to 'relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program' to reflect the removal of carbon offset content.

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Total actions
15
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO FINANCE
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 196(ENE) Out of Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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