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GVEA’s 2015 Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway
UPDATE FOR DELTA AND NENANA PICK-UP SITES: Due to shipping issues, the lilac plants were not received in Fairbanks in time to have a supply delivered to GVEA's Delta and Nenana Offices, as scheduled. Instead of being available for pickup on Friday, May 15, the lilac...
Good¢ents Trustees Award More Grants
In early March 2015, the Good¢ents Board of Trustees reviewed 12 applications and awarded 10 grants totaling $43,499.27. Here's a breakdown of the recent grants: Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks: $3,000 to be used for trail improvements The Winter Bear Project: $6,950...
RCA approves early Fuel & Purchase Power adjustment
The RCA has approved GVEA's request to lower the Fuel & Purchase Power (F&PP) charge one month early. The new F&PP charge will be in effect Feb. 1 through May 31, 2015. The net effect on all electric bills will be a decrease of 12%. To learn more about...
Scammers are back at it
Utilities around the country are reporting an increase in scam attempts, and Fairbanks is no exception. Just today, GVEA has received numerous calls from members providing details of calls they’ve received this morning. With today’s calls, the scammers, who identify...
Special GVEA Board Mtg: 4pm, Sat, Jan 24
A Special GVEA Board meeting is scheduled for Sat, Jan 24. Open session begins at 4pm. This is to accommodate a request from Gov. Bill Walker. The topic: Interior Energy Project. Members are welcome to attend. Location is 758 Illinois St, Fairbanks.
Scholarship Opportunities (Distributed by GVEA and APA)
Not only are there seven GVEA scholarships up for grabs, but we've just learned of another opportunity through the Alaska Power Assn. GVEA's Scholarships: To be eligible for a GVEA scholarship, the applicant (or a member of the applicant's immediate family) must be a...
GVEA asks RCA to lower Fuel & Purchased Power Charge by 28%
Oil prices are falling, and Golden Valley Electric is attempting to pass those savings on to our members as quickly as possible. Tomorrow, GVEA is filing a tariff update to our Fuel & Purchased Power (F&PP) charge with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska...
Good¢ents Trustees Award More Grants
In mid-November, the Good¢ents Board of Trustees reviewed 22 applications and awarded seven grants totaling $37,623. Here is the breakdown of the recent awards: • Pioneer Air Museum – $2,000 grant to be applied towards the purchase of archival equipment and supplies....
Scholarship Application Window Opens
Every year, GVEA awards eight scholarships to local area students. Seven are awarded in April at our annual meeting, and the eighth is awarded in August. To be eligible for a GVEA scholarship, the applicant or a member of the applicant’s immediate family must be a...
How long should a well-maintained car be plugged in?
If your car has been winterized, you should have a plug coming out the front end of your car. Most winterization kits include an engine block heater, a battery pad heater, an oil pan heater and a three-way cord with a lighted end (so you can plug in all of these...