The Alaska State House unanimously passed House Joint Resolution 25 urging the United States Congress to classify hydroelectric power as a renewable energy source.

Currently, the federal government does not recognize hydroelectric power as renewable or alternative. Without the recognition of the federal government, federal funding options are closed to Alaska for hydroelectric projects. The passage of HJR 25 is an important step forward for Alaska in order to continue progressing our hydroelectric power infrastructure.

HJR 25 now moves to the Senate for consideration.