The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR, department), pursuant to Governor Dunleavy’s May 2, 2024 Administrative Order No. 355, is conducting a thorough review of current state statutes and regulations that govern the authorization of the use of state land for large-scale renewable energy project development. The department is seeking information on this matter as described in the attached notice. We encourage you to submit information by Friday, August 16, 2024, so that it can be incorporated into the final report. Please note that any information you provide will be subject to inspection, copying, and distribution as public records under Alaska Statute 40.25.110-40.25.220.

How can I find out more information?

To read the full text of Administrative Order No. 355, visit the Governor’s website: https://gov.alaska.gov/admin-orders/administrative-order-no-355/

Visit the DNR website for background information and links to current statutes and regulations, as well as for instructions for submitting information: https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/ao355/   

Forum Open to the Public

DNR will host a forum open to the public on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Atwood Conference Center in Anchorage (Robert B. Atwood Building, 550 West 7th Avenue, Room 106, Anchorage, AK 99501)

The format of the forum will be an informational exchange between DNR and invited industry and subject matter experts working in large-scale renewable energy development. The public is invited to observe and learn; there will be no in-person public testimony or comment opportunity at the forum.

If you would like to be considered for an invitation to present information at the forum, send an email with your name, organization, and a description of the information you can provide in a short presentation to DNR.RenewablesReport@alaska.gov by July 12, 2024.