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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Virtuous Circuit
A new data center puts cloud computing in Cordova while soaking up surplus hydropower. Get to know the Alaskan in charge of California-based Greensparc and how a partnership with the local electricity co-op serves as a template for other communities.
Golden Valley Electric Association Promotes Million to CEO
The board of Golden Valley Electric Association chose Travis Million, the former head of Copper Valley Electric Association, as its new CEO upon the retirement of John Burns.
Legislative Session Ends with Changes for Energy, Healthcare, and Resource Industries
Lawmakers finished a $6 billion operating budget and enacted new legal frameworks for energy, health insurance, and natural resources industries.
Greensparc Brings Reliable, Powerful Computing Infrastructure to Cordova
A new data center in Cordova brings cloud computing infrastructure to a remote community while soaking up surplus hydropower.
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.
AEA Invests in Houston Solar Farm
A $4.9 million loan helps Energy 49 build an 8.5 MW solar array, which would be the largest utility-scale solar farm in Alaska.
AEA Bonding for Transmission and Battery Upgrades
The Alaska Energy Authority is proceeding with a nearly $200 million upgrade of Railbelt power transmission, including new battery storage.
Chugach Electric Seeks Rate Hike, Offset by Cheaper Fuel
Chugach Electric expects a proposed 4.1% rate increase would be a wash for customers, with a net decrease in reducing utility bills thanks to lower costs for natural gas.
Chugach Electric Begins CEO Search
Chugach Electric Association is partnering with JK Executive Strategies to find a replacement for CEO Lee Thibert, who is retiring at the end of April 2022.