Wood and pellet stove incentives in Alaska (2026)
The federal 25C tax credit for biomass stoves ended for appliances placed in service after December 31, 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Pub. L. 119-21 §70505, amending IRC §25C). No federal credit applies to a 2026 installation. The table below covers Alaska state, utility, and local programs only.
2 active incentive programs currently apply to wood and pellet heating appliances in Alaska, each cited to its administering source and dated.
2 active incentive programs in Alaska, verified as of Aug 14, 2026. How we count this.
| Program | Status | Amount | Source | Verified as of |
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AQIP Wood/Pellet/Coal Appliance & Hydronic Heater Change-Out
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Air Quality Division |
Active | $750–$17,500 depending on old/new device combination (wood/pellet/coal to natural gas or propane $12,500; to electric heat pump $7,500; to borough-listed pellet stove $7,500; to catalytic wood stove $5,000; hydronic heater to natural gas $17,500; EPA-certified wood stove repair only $750) | agency | Aug 14, 2026 |
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Oil to Gas Conversion Program
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Air Quality Division |
Active | $9,000 replacement / $3,000 conversion | agency | Aug 14, 2026 |