Alaska Environment Action

05/29/2026

https://environmentamerica.org/alaska/updates/alaska-2026-legislative-session-wraps/

Alaska's 2025-2026 Legislative Cycle had a big win on plastics, a disappointing loss on Right to Repair, and a lack of movement on renewables.

05/19/2026

https://environmentamerica.org/alaska/updates/alaska-legislature-passes-polystyrene-foam-ban/

Alaska is almost at the finish line in banning polystrene foam takeout containers and foodware.

05/19/2026

https://environmentamerica.org/alaska/updates/alaska-needs-to-become-the-10th-state-to-pass-right-to-repair/

SB 111, the Consumer Digital Right to Repair Act would require manufacturers of consumer electronics to make the spare parts, tools, software and schematics necessary for repair available to independent repair shops and individuals who want to fix their own stuff in Alaska.

05/18/2026

GOOD NEWS: The Alaska Senate just passed HB 25 which will prohibit polystyrene foam takeout containers in the state of Alaska. The House will need to concur on an amendment that was added, and then the bill will head to the governor's desk. Reducing plastic pollution one step at a time.

05/13/2026

Did you know that Anchorage has a tool library?

Anchorage has a tool library, and you should be using it.

05/13/2026

Alaska is the ONLY state that hasn't seen growth in wind/solar/geothermal in the last decade.

We're hanging out at a measly 2.7% of our energy portfolio while South Dakota is at 95%, Wyoming at 75%, Denmark (similar latitude) 50%.

State also ranks 50th for wind generation growth

05/12/2026

The Alaska Senate passed our Right to Repair bill today, by a vote of 15 to 5. This bipartisan legislation, which is being carried in the State House by , will require manufacturers of consumer electronics to make parts, tools, and documentation available readily available to owners and independent repair technicians. The bill was narrowed from its original scope and no longer includes things like ATVs or tractors, but still provides clear and robust protections for the common devices with highest demand for independent repair. Right to Repair laws passed in other states have often been watered down with vague exemptions, restrictions, and carveouts that make them nearly impossible to enforce. SB 111 has so far avoided such amendments, and we hope that the House will keep it simple and pass it before the end of session. Special thanks to Hahlen Behnken in my office, who has worked hard on this bill, and to my former Chief of Staff, Ari Wiggin, who brought me the idea several years ago.

05/11/2026

Alaska's state senate just passed SB 111, Alaska's Right to Repair bill:

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska state Senate voted 15-5 on Monday in favor of the Digital Product Repair bill (SB 111). The legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Forrest Dunbar, would require manufacturers of consumer electronics to make the spare parts, tools, software and schematics necessary for ...

05/05/2026

Alaska state parks have a $96 million backlog of projects, $130.24 per resident. Fortunately, there are a lot of creative ideas to fill that backlog.

Tackling the maintenance backlog in America’s state parks

04/27/2026

So what actually is plug-in solar?
Is it legal in Alaska yet?
How much energy will it produce?

An FAQ on plug-in solar: everything from what it is to what the legislative status in Alaska is, to whether plug-in solar is safe.