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GVEA announces natural gas contract with BP
GVEA is excited to announce that it has entered into a natural gas supply contract with BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. Under the contract, the cooperative may purchase up to 23 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas each year for 20 years. This positions GVEA as the...
You have the power to use less
Trying to lower your home's energy usage? You’ll get the biggest bang for your buck by focusing on the biggest energy guzzlers. We’ve covered many of these on this blog: Sign up for a GVEA Home$ense Energy Audit. Find out where your house is using the most energy and...
Alaska’s largest wind project dedicated Wednesday
Yesterday, August 29, more than 75 guests gathered on site for the dedication ceremony of the Eva Creek Wind project located near Healy, Alaska. Bill Nordmark, GVEA Board Chairman, began the ceremony by welcoming everyone, “This was truly an international project and...
Insect takes toll on local birch trees
Yellow, shriveled leaves a sign that your tree is infested If your tree has been infested by the amber-marked birch leaf miner, you’ll know by looking at the leaves. "Yellow, blistered leaves this time of year are a good indication that the ABLM is present," said Pat...
What does a showerhead have to do with electricity?
If you use an electric hot water heater to heat the water in your home, your showerhead may have a lot to do with electricity. The more hot water you use, the more electricity consumed. Take a look at your showerhead – what is the flow rate? Usually, you can find this...
Recent photos from Eva Creek Wind
It's still on schedule! The crane (pictured) will stand all tower sections first (three sections per tower) and then attach the hub with the blades already attached. Here are some photos from recent visits to the site. For more project photos, visit:...
Can a free dinner lower your energy bills?
Last year, we warned you about a scam involving free dinner at local restaurants. We’ve heard there may be some other misleading information making the circuit right now. One group sells a “special” type of insulation that claims to significantly lower utility...
Why does each member only get one vote?
“It seems to me that someone who owns more properties, whether industrial, commercial or residential, should get more votes when it comes to board election time. I have a house, a cabin and an office, but I only get one vote. Why?” asked a member recently. One vote...
Wind tower sections make the trek to Healy
At the end of May, a ship from Korea containing 36 tower sections docked at the Port of Anchorage and was offloaded. These tower sections were destined for our remote wind project – Eva Creek Wind – which is expected to come online in October of this year. Twelve...
GVEA President & CEO Brian Newton announces resignation
Brian Newton has resigned as President & CEO of Golden Valley Electric Association, effective immediately. Brian plans to pursue opportunities in the Lower 48. He and his wife Michell are both natives of Nebraska, and have expressed a desire to be closer to...