Alaska Incentives and Laws for Natural Gas

The list below contains summaries of all Alaska incentives and laws related to Natural Gas.

Laws and Regulations

State Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Feasibility Study

At the direction of the Alaska Legislature, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities issued a report on the feasibility of using CNG to power vehicles in the state. The study:

  1. Reviewed existing government programs and incentives in North America that promote the use of CNG;
  2. Reviewed and summarized relevant studies and investigations on existing public policy incentives that encourage the use of CNG;
  3. Evaluated the environmental benefits and technical merits of using CNG;
  4. Considered the economic, environmental, and technological advantages and disadvantages of using and promoting the use of CNG; and
  5. Set out a proposal for a CNG expansion program in the state.

(Reference Alaska Statutes 44.42.020(a)(3))

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Requirement

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Department) must evaluate the cost, efficiency, and commercial availability of alternative fuels for automotive purposes every five years, and purchase or convert to vehicles that operate using alternative fuels whenever practical. The Department may participate in joint ventures with public or private partners to foster the availability of alternative fuels for consumers. (Reference Alaska Statutes 44.42.020)

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Promotion

To reduce emissions and reliance on imported petroleum, the Alaska Senate urges state and federal agencies to purchase vehicles that can be converted to run on CNG. (Reference Senate Resolution 10, 2010)