AKPIRG
@akpirg.bsky.social
Alaska's consumer advocate and champion of good governance since 1974.
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Our Economic Justice & Housing team has had a busy few weeks! We've been out and about at the 2025 Alaska Housing Summit and YIMBYTown 2025 connecting with people who share in our vision for a better housing future for all Alaskans.
To learn more about this work, visit akpirg.org.
To learn more about this work, visit akpirg.org.
September 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Our Economic Justice & Housing team has had a busy few weeks! We've been out and about at the 2025 Alaska Housing Summit and YIMBYTown 2025 connecting with people who share in our vision for a better housing future for all Alaskans.
To learn more about this work, visit akpirg.org.
To learn more about this work, visit akpirg.org.
You have until August 31 to add or update your Pick.Click.Give. pledge at pfd.alaska.gov.
Please consider supporting AKPIRG through your PFD. It’s a quick and easy way to back the work we do—plus, you can support multiple nonprofits at once, including our coalition and community partners. 💛
Please consider supporting AKPIRG through your PFD. It’s a quick and easy way to back the work we do—plus, you can support multiple nonprofits at once, including our coalition and community partners. 💛
August 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
You have until August 31 to add or update your Pick.Click.Give. pledge at pfd.alaska.gov.
Please consider supporting AKPIRG through your PFD. It’s a quick and easy way to back the work we do—plus, you can support multiple nonprofits at once, including our coalition and community partners. 💛
Please consider supporting AKPIRG through your PFD. It’s a quick and easy way to back the work we do—plus, you can support multiple nonprofits at once, including our coalition and community partners. 💛
When the Trans-Alaska Pipeline eventually shuts down, who’s on the hook for cleanup? Our new article in the Alaska Law Review looks at the legal and financial gaps that put Alaskans at risk.
Check the link in our bio for the full article or our two-page summary for a quick overview.
Check the link in our bio for the full article or our two-page summary for a quick overview.
July 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
When the Trans-Alaska Pipeline eventually shuts down, who’s on the hook for cleanup? Our new article in the Alaska Law Review looks at the legal and financial gaps that put Alaskans at risk.
Check the link in our bio for the full article or our two-page summary for a quick overview.
Check the link in our bio for the full article or our two-page summary for a quick overview.
Governor Dunleavy's veto of SB 39 is a failure to protect Alaskans from predatory lending.
📞 Call your legislators and urge them to override the veto of SB 39. You can find a directory of their phone numbers at the link in our bio!
📞 Call your legislators and urge them to override the veto of SB 39. You can find a directory of their phone numbers at the link in our bio!
July 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Governor Dunleavy's veto of SB 39 is a failure to protect Alaskans from predatory lending.
📞 Call your legislators and urge them to override the veto of SB 39. You can find a directory of their phone numbers at the link in our bio!
📞 Call your legislators and urge them to override the veto of SB 39. You can find a directory of their phone numbers at the link in our bio!
New report shows just how extreme Alaska’s energy burden is - some rural and low-income households spend 20–50% of their income just to keep the heat and lights on.
From @nativemvmnt.bsky.social, @inletkeeper.bsky.social, AKPIRG & UW CEHE.
www.akpirg.org/s/ENERGY-BUR...
From @nativemvmnt.bsky.social, @inletkeeper.bsky.social, AKPIRG & UW CEHE.
www.akpirg.org/s/ENERGY-BUR...
June 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New report shows just how extreme Alaska’s energy burden is - some rural and low-income households spend 20–50% of their income just to keep the heat and lights on.
From @nativemvmnt.bsky.social, @inletkeeper.bsky.social, AKPIRG & UW CEHE.
www.akpirg.org/s/ENERGY-BUR...
From @nativemvmnt.bsky.social, @inletkeeper.bsky.social, AKPIRG & UW CEHE.
www.akpirg.org/s/ENERGY-BUR...
AKPIRG’s Energy Lead Natalie Kiley-Bergen joins the Local Energy Rules podcast to talk about what’s changing, what’s possible, and why community solar could be a game-changer for Alaska’s energy future. 🌞
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/6jHc...
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/6jHc...
May 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
AKPIRG’s Energy Lead Natalie Kiley-Bergen joins the Local Energy Rules podcast to talk about what’s changing, what’s possible, and why community solar could be a game-changer for Alaska’s energy future. 🌞
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/6jHc...
🎧 Listen to the full podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/6jHc...
In Alaska’s remote communities, dependence on diesel fuel for electricity is not only expensive but also poses serious environmental and public health risks. The Village of Kotlik is taking bold steps to change that.
Watch the full video: youtu.be/FFEQlEj9x7E
Watch the full video: youtu.be/FFEQlEj9x7E
May 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In Alaska’s remote communities, dependence on diesel fuel for electricity is not only expensive but also poses serious environmental and public health risks. The Village of Kotlik is taking bold steps to change that.
Watch the full video: youtu.be/FFEQlEj9x7E
Watch the full video: youtu.be/FFEQlEj9x7E
Payday lending reform has PASSED in the Alaska State Legislature!
Payday lenders in Alaska charge between 194% and 521% annual percentage rate on loans under $500. This new law puts an end to that predatory system.
To read the full press release, visit akpirg.org/press
Payday lenders in Alaska charge between 194% and 521% annual percentage rate on loans under $500. This new law puts an end to that predatory system.
To read the full press release, visit akpirg.org/press
May 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Payday lending reform has PASSED in the Alaska State Legislature!
Payday lenders in Alaska charge between 194% and 521% annual percentage rate on loans under $500. This new law puts an end to that predatory system.
To read the full press release, visit akpirg.org/press
Payday lenders in Alaska charge between 194% and 521% annual percentage rate on loans under $500. This new law puts an end to that predatory system.
To read the full press release, visit akpirg.org/press
🚨 Big news this week at AKPIRG! 🚨 We’re so excited to welcome Julia Hnilicka, our new Executive Director!
We are so grateful to have Julia leading AKPIRG’s team. Join us in welcoming her to Team AKPIRG!👏 To read Julia's full bio, visit akpirg.org/team.
#AKPIRG #Leadership
We are so grateful to have Julia leading AKPIRG’s team. Join us in welcoming her to Team AKPIRG!👏 To read Julia's full bio, visit akpirg.org/team.
#AKPIRG #Leadership
May 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🚨 Big news this week at AKPIRG! 🚨 We’re so excited to welcome Julia Hnilicka, our new Executive Director!
We are so grateful to have Julia leading AKPIRG’s team. Join us in welcoming her to Team AKPIRG!👏 To read Julia's full bio, visit akpirg.org/team.
#AKPIRG #Leadership
We are so grateful to have Julia leading AKPIRG’s team. Join us in welcoming her to Team AKPIRG!👏 To read Julia's full bio, visit akpirg.org/team.
#AKPIRG #Leadership
Join our team! The Housing Organizer (Lingít Aaní/Juneau) will work on the Economic Justice Team to address Juneau’s housing shortage through local civic engagement and community education. Applicants must be based in Juneau. To see the full job description, visit check the link in our bio!
April 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Join our team! The Housing Organizer (Lingít Aaní/Juneau) will work on the Economic Justice Team to address Juneau’s housing shortage through local civic engagement and community education. Applicants must be based in Juneau. To see the full job description, visit check the link in our bio!
Chugach Electric Association (CEA) just launched the state’s first-ever community solar project. After years of advocacy to make community solar possible under Alaska state law, it’s incredible to see the first project up and running.
Read more:
www.chugachelectric.com/energy-solut...
Read more:
www.chugachelectric.com/energy-solut...
April 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Chugach Electric Association (CEA) just launched the state’s first-ever community solar project. After years of advocacy to make community solar possible under Alaska state law, it’s incredible to see the first project up and running.
Read more:
www.chugachelectric.com/energy-solut...
Read more:
www.chugachelectric.com/energy-solut...
Last week, AKPIRG energy policy experts traveled to Washington DC to advocate for continued federal funding for Alaskan energy projects! ✈️
June Okada and Natalie Kiley-Bergen flew down to DC with four Alaskan leaders whose communities have been impacted by recent federal funding changes.
June Okada and Natalie Kiley-Bergen flew down to DC with four Alaskan leaders whose communities have been impacted by recent federal funding changes.
April 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Last week, AKPIRG energy policy experts traveled to Washington DC to advocate for continued federal funding for Alaskan energy projects! ✈️
June Okada and Natalie Kiley-Bergen flew down to DC with four Alaskan leaders whose communities have been impacted by recent federal funding changes.
June Okada and Natalie Kiley-Bergen flew down to DC with four Alaskan leaders whose communities have been impacted by recent federal funding changes.
Today's the day Anchorage—it's Election Day! Have you submitted your municipal ballot yet? Vote today by 8pm. 🗳️☑️
Check muni.org for voting center and secure drop box locations and hours.
#AnchorageVotes #ElectionDay #GOTV
Check muni.org for voting center and secure drop box locations and hours.
#AnchorageVotes #ElectionDay #GOTV
April 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today's the day Anchorage—it's Election Day! Have you submitted your municipal ballot yet? Vote today by 8pm. 🗳️☑️
Check muni.org for voting center and secure drop box locations and hours.
#AnchorageVotes #ElectionDay #GOTV
Check muni.org for voting center and secure drop box locations and hours.
#AnchorageVotes #ElectionDay #GOTV
Corporations are profiting off of Alaskan resources without paying taxes. AKPIRG's Regulatory Lead, Catherine Rocchi, writes about this issue in an op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News.
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
March 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Corporations are profiting off of Alaskan resources without paying taxes. AKPIRG's Regulatory Lead, Catherine Rocchi, writes about this issue in an op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News.
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
The Alaska Energy Transparency Project (AETP) has a new newsletter on Substack!
The AETP newsletter provides a roundup of recent news about the electric sector in Alaska and will keep you up-to-date and informed about all things energy in our state.
Subscribe at:
akenergytransparency.substack.com
The AETP newsletter provides a roundup of recent news about the electric sector in Alaska and will keep you up-to-date and informed about all things energy in our state.
Subscribe at:
akenergytransparency.substack.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Alaska Energy Transparency Project (AETP) has a new newsletter on Substack!
The AETP newsletter provides a roundup of recent news about the electric sector in Alaska and will keep you up-to-date and informed about all things energy in our state.
Subscribe at:
akenergytransparency.substack.com
The AETP newsletter provides a roundup of recent news about the electric sector in Alaska and will keep you up-to-date and informed about all things energy in our state.
Subscribe at:
akenergytransparency.substack.com
Last week, the AKPIRG team traveled to our state capital of Juneau on Lingít Aaní to meet with legislators for our annual Legislative Fly-in! ✈️
Join Claire Estelle Lubke, Economic Justice Lead at AKPIRG, for a little tour of the Alaska State Capitol building.
Join Claire Estelle Lubke, Economic Justice Lead at AKPIRG, for a little tour of the Alaska State Capitol building.
March 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Last week, the AKPIRG team traveled to our state capital of Juneau on Lingít Aaní to meet with legislators for our annual Legislative Fly-in! ✈️
Join Claire Estelle Lubke, Economic Justice Lead at AKPIRG, for a little tour of the Alaska State Capitol building.
Join Claire Estelle Lubke, Economic Justice Lead at AKPIRG, for a little tour of the Alaska State Capitol building.
Hey Anchorage — it’s time to get out and vote once again!👋🗳️
Keep your eyes out for your ballot in the mail, and make sure to spread the word to your friends and family to get out and vote! 👀
Click the link in our bio to check your voting registration status and find your polling place. 📲
Keep your eyes out for your ballot in the mail, and make sure to spread the word to your friends and family to get out and vote! 👀
Click the link in our bio to check your voting registration status and find your polling place. 📲
March 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Hey Anchorage — it’s time to get out and vote once again!👋🗳️
Keep your eyes out for your ballot in the mail, and make sure to spread the word to your friends and family to get out and vote! 👀
Click the link in our bio to check your voting registration status and find your polling place. 📲
Keep your eyes out for your ballot in the mail, and make sure to spread the word to your friends and family to get out and vote! 👀
Click the link in our bio to check your voting registration status and find your polling place. 📲
AKPIRG is speaking to lawmakers this week about the importance of the #CFPB and its mission to #ProtectConsumers. Who can we count on to stand up and #DefendCFPB?
March 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
AKPIRG is speaking to lawmakers this week about the importance of the #CFPB and its mission to #ProtectConsumers. Who can we count on to stand up and #DefendCFPB?
🚨 URGENT: 🚨 Help Alaskans escape the payday loan debt trap! AKPIRG’s Rapid Response Community Fund is raising $25K for the Payday Jubilee—wiping out predatory loans + fighting for policy reform. Donate now to support direct relief! 👉 akpirg.org/rapid-response-community-fund
March 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🚨 URGENT: 🚨 Help Alaskans escape the payday loan debt trap! AKPIRG’s Rapid Response Community Fund is raising $25K for the Payday Jubilee—wiping out predatory loans + fighting for policy reform. Donate now to support direct relief! 👉 akpirg.org/rapid-response-community-fund
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Sign on to our petition to SAVE THE CFPB: bit.ly/SaveTheCFPB
We need our federal delegation to stand up on behalf of all Alaskan consumers and use every tool available to restore CFPB operations to their full capacity.
Sign on, and share with your community: bit.ly/SaveTheCFPB 🖊❗
We need our federal delegation to stand up on behalf of all Alaskan consumers and use every tool available to restore CFPB operations to their full capacity.
Sign on, and share with your community: bit.ly/SaveTheCFPB 🖊❗
February 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨 Sign on to our petition to SAVE THE CFPB: bit.ly/SaveTheCFPB
We need our federal delegation to stand up on behalf of all Alaskan consumers and use every tool available to restore CFPB operations to their full capacity.
Sign on, and share with your community: bit.ly/SaveTheCFPB 🖊❗
We need our federal delegation to stand up on behalf of all Alaskan consumers and use every tool available to restore CFPB operations to their full capacity.
Sign on, and share with your community: bit.ly/SaveTheCFPB 🖊❗
Join AKPIRG as the new Executive Director! Lead a dynamic team, driving impactful advocacy and community outreach. Apply now to shape Alaska's future by sending resume and cover letter to info@nokomisstrategies.co. Applicant review begins March 5th. Learn more: akpirg.org/careers #hiring #careers
February 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Join AKPIRG as the new Executive Director! Lead a dynamic team, driving impactful advocacy and community outreach. Apply now to shape Alaska's future by sending resume and cover letter to info@nokomisstrategies.co. Applicant review begins March 5th. Learn more: akpirg.org/careers #hiring #careers