AK SB186

Amends AS 42.45.045(d) to modify evaluation criteria for renewable energy grant projects, prioritizing areas with above-average energy costs to residents

Changes matching funds requirement from "able to make available" to "has verified to the authority that are available" for grant eligibility

Adds new requirement that grant awards prioritize projects likely to have financial benefits exceeding the amount of grant funds received

Requires the authority to establish activity reporting intervals for each funded project at the authority's discretion

Mandates the authority contract with a renewable energy economist to prepare written evaluations for each recommended project and submit results to the legislature