Railbelt Reliability Council Taps MEA Exec for President and CEO
After an international search for its first President and CEO, the Railbelt Reliability Council hired an executive from Matanuska Electric Association, Edward Jenkin.
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MEA Restructures Leadership Team to Address Challenges Ahead
Four executives in Matanuska Electric Association’s leadership team have new roles as the co-op confronts changes in gas supply, growing opportunities in clean energy, the need to build resilience, and evolving member needs.
Electricity for Later: Storage Technology Extends Grid Capabilities
Looking to stabilize and balance their electrical grids, Alaska’s Railbelt utilities are turning to gigantic storage batteries.
Ribbon Cut at Houston Solar Farm
Installation is complete at a new solar power facility in Houston, the largest yet built in Alaska. The array will supply an estimated 8.5 MW to Matanuska Electric Association.
Investor Plans Largest Solar Farm in Alaska to Supply MEA
Construction begins this month on a new solar power facility in Houston, the largest yet built in Alaska. The array will supply an estimated 8.5 MW to Matanuska Electric Association.
Railbelt Utilities Engage Brian Hickey for Regional Coordination
The five Railbelt utilities have engaged former Chugach executive Brian Hickey as Executive Director of Regional Railbelt Coordination.
Dixon Diversion Hydro Project Would Be Alaska’s Largest in 30 Years
The largest hydroelectric project in Alaska for thirty years is moving ahead. The Alaska Energy Authority made the initial regulatory filing for the Dixon Diversion near Homer.
Faster, Whirlier, Stronger: Students Compete in Clean Energy Olympics
Students in Southeast Alaska dominated the 4th annual Clean Energy Olympics engineering challenge by designing and building wind turbines.
Railbelt Electricity Umbrella Organization Submits Application to Regulators
A consortium of electricity stakeholders, the Railbelt Reliability Council, filed an application seeking formal recognition allowing them to coordinate together.