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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...
Consider giving the gift of power
Looking for the perfect gift for the person who seems to have everything? Consider the gift of power in the form of a GVEA gift certificate. Gift certificates are available for purchase in any denomination at any of our three offices (Fairbanks, Delta or Nenana)....
Sat, Oct 4, 10am-4pm: 2014 Fairbanks Area Preparedness Expo
This Saturday, Oct 4, from 10am - 4pm is the "2014 Fairbanks Area Preparation Expo" at the Carlson Center. GVEA’s booth will highlight how and why we experience power outages, as well as backup power sources. GVEA's generator booklets will be available, as well as...
Members ask about “free dinner” post cards received
"I recently received a post card inviting me to attend a free dinner and hear about ways to lower my utility bills. Should I purchase the products this company is offering?" asked a member recently. GVEA has had a few calls from members regarding post cards offering a...
Good¢ents Trustees Award Funds
In late August, the Good¢ents Board of Trustees reviewed 13 applications and awarded six grants totaling $38,100. Here is the breakdown of the awards: Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation – $10,000 grant to be applied towards the purchase of a Tomosynthesis...