NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA Summary of proposed changes: The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 3 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with independent power producers, including the following: (1) 3 AAC 50.750(b) is proposed to be changed by adding "just" to the criteria applicable to the interconnection, integration, and purchase and sale of electric power between an electric utility and a qualifying facility. (2) 3 AAC 52.470(d) is proposed to be changed to clarify that except for a contract with a qualifying facility, energy sales contracts between an electric utility and a regulated utility or non-regulated vendor require approval. (3) 3 ACC 52.470(e) is proposed to be repealed. (4) 3 AAC 52.470 is proposed to be amended by adding a new subsection that a utility include proof of any applicable tax exemption or government subsidiary provided to the utility or vendor. (5) 3 AAC 52.504(a) is proposed to be amended to add a conforming citation change; (6) 3 AAC 52.506(a) is proposed to be amended to add a conforming citation change. Written comments: You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the RCA at 701 W. 8th Ave. Suite 300, Anchorage, AK, 99501. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System, by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. Additionally, the RCA will accept comments via its website at: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx. Written comment deadline: The comments must be received not later than 5 p.m., October 2, 2026. Public nature of comments: Public comments, once submitted, are public records and subject to disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. See AS 40.25.100 - 40.25.295. Do NOT include in your comments any information that you do not want made public. Accommodations: If you are a person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Shelby Lopez at 907-276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, or TTY 907-276-4533, or by email at rca.mail@alaska.gov not later than September 29, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. Obtaining copies of proposed regulations: For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, contact the RCA's Records & Filings Section at the above address or 907-276-6222 or go to: http://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/home.aspx. Those seeking to obtain the materials at the above website must pick "All Open Rule-making Dockets" under Top Searches and choose matter number R-26-001. Final version of regulations: After the public comment period ends, the RCA will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected. Statutory authority: AS 42.05.141; AS 42.05.151; AS 42.05.770. Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 42.05.381; AS 42.05.431; AS 42.05.770. Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. How to receive further notices: The RCA keeps a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of the RCA's notices of proposed regulation changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to the RCA at rca.mail@alaska.gov, giving your name, and either your e-mail address or mailing address, as you prefer for receiving notices. Individuals can also sign up to receive automated notifications of all State of Alaska notices, including public notice for regulation changes, by subscribing to the Alaska Online Public Notices System: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Default.aspx. Date: September 1, 2026 John M. Espindola, Chair Pub: Sept. 2, 2026