Curtis Thayer of Alaska Energy Authority

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) is a public corporation dedicated to reducing the cost of energy across Alaska. Guided by its mission, AEA is actively working to diversify the state's energy portfolio to enhance resiliency, reliability, and redundancy. As the state’s energy office, AEA plays a pivotal role in statewide energy policy and program development, delivering tangible benefits to communities and ratepayers across Alaska. Learn about AEA’s latest initiatives, including efforts to improve transmission system efficiency, prioritize low-cost power, and drive the development of new energy sources, including renewables.

Biography:

Curtis Thayer, Executive Director, Alaska Energy Authority

Curtis W. Thayer is the executive director at the Alaska Energy Authority, the state's energy office and lead agency for statewide energy policy and program development. His past roles include president and CEO for the Alaska Chamber, commissioner of the Department of Administration and cabinet member for Governor Parnell, deputy commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, and working with Alaska’s Congressional Delegation. He also worked for ENSTAR Natural Gas Company and the Alaska Gas Producers Pipeline Team. His board experience includes Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, Alaska Retirement Management Board, Alaska Royalty Oil and Gas Development Advisory Board, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100, and current Chair of Alaska's Board of Marine Pilots. He is a graduate of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Executive Energy Leadership Academy and holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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