A New Path Forward for Alaska’s Largest Electrical Grid
The Railbelt Reliability Council (RRC) will provide a forum and structure for six interconnected Railbelt utilities, along with seven non-utility stakeholders, to work together to address Railbelt-wide regional electric system issues to ensure grid resilience and reduce long term costs.
The RRC will define and enforce electric reliability standards, coordinate joint planning through an integrated resource planning process and ensure consistent interconnection protocols for utilities, independent power producers and others who would like to use the grid. The RRC will also work with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to develop a cost sharing methodology for assets that have a regional benefit and will also study if there are effective ways for the Railbelt electric system to reduce fuel costs for ratepayers.
The RRC’s Mission
Serve the public interest and provide the greatest long-term value to the Railbelt by working collaboratively and transparently to establish and uphold protocols that sustainably balance safety, reliability, cost, and environmental responsibility.
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The RRC is currently accepting applications for Senior Engineer positions to serve on the RRC Technical Advisory Council (TAC). Each of the TAC Engineers will serve as Working Group Managers for portions of or the entirety of a TAC work product. The RRC is seeking people
interested in a challenging opportunity to develop the roadmap to electricity’s future in Alaska.
For full position descriptions, please visit the Opportunities page.
ER14 FILED WITH RCA
On April 2, 2024, the RRC filed a Public Comment and Complaint Resolution Rule (ER14) with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). The filing letter can be viewed here; ER14, as filed, can be viewed here; and the ER14 Record of Development can be viewed here.
All materials related to the development of ER14 can be found in this linked folder.
REVISIONS TO ER4, ER5, AND ER6 FILED WITH RCA
On April 8, 2024, the RRC filed revisions to the Confidential Documents and Access Rule (ER4), Public Participation in a Development Rule (ER5), and the Public Meetings Rule (ER6) with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). The establishment of the Public Comment and Complaint Resolution Rule (ER14) required conforming revisions to be made to ER4, ER5, and ER6.
The filing letter, which includes the proposed revisions to ER4, ER5, and ER6, can be viewed here.
RRC NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
This provides notice in accordance with Article 8 of the RRC Bylaws that proposed amendments to the RRC Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation may come before the Board for action during its regular meeting on May 6, 2024.
Click to view RRC Articles of Incorporation
Click to view the proposed amendment
RRC PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
Please note that the RRC does not currently have a physical office space. Until one has been established, all official notices will be posted to the website. Below, please sign up for the ListServ to receive up-to-date information about RRC notices and other business.
The RRC can receive mail at the following address: P.O. Box 91359, Anchorage, AK 99509.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
To view all upcoming RRC meetings, agendas, and virtual attendance instructions, visit our Board/Committees page:
OPEN MATTERS & PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are currently no open matters for public comment. All open matters will be listed here: