New report offers insights into Railbelt net metering capacity expansion
Workers install solar panels on a homeowner鈥檚 rooftop in Anchorage.
January 13, 2026
In recent years, AV狼论坛 has seen an increase in installation of small-scale energy systems close to where the energy is used, such as solar panels on a homeowner鈥檚 rooftop.
A new report summarizes the growth of such installed net-metered distributed generation capacity across the AV狼论坛 Railbelt during 2024 and provides an essential look at the evolving energy landscape. The AV狼论坛 Railbelt is a critical 700-mile-long transmission corridor connecting Fairbanks, Anchorage and Homer.
The , authored by ACEP鈥檚 Kate Modler and Chris Pike, offers valuable data and insights into the rapid expansion of net metering capacity for anyone interested in renewable energy policy, distributed generation trends and grid modernization in AV狼论坛.
Key highlights include:
- A summary of the total growth of net-metered distributed generation capacity in the Railbelt.
- Data compiled from official 2024 utility filings to the .
- An analysis focusing on the key energy corridor spanning the state's major population centers.
Since 2020, ACEP has published an annual net-metering update for the Railbelt.