GVEA’s fuel mix is diverse. In addition to our fuel supply of coal, oil, natural gas and hydroelectric power, we’re adding more renewable power generation. In 2005, GVEA’s Board adopted a Renewable Energy Pledge calling for ten percent of our system peak load to come from renewable energy by the end of 2007.
We met our 2007 goal through a combination of:
- energy conservation,
- hydroelectric power,
- and power contributed by our SNAP renewable energy producers.
The challenge doesn’t end here. Now we’re aiming for the second goal – 20 percent by 2014. Golden Valley plans to meet these goals through a variety of programs and initiatives.
Golden Valley is focusing efforts to construct a 24-megawatt wind farm in Eva Creek near Healy. The project would include 12 turbines at 2 MW each. This would represent about 10 percent of our peak load. In the electrical industry it’s standard to limit wind penetration to 10 percent of system load. Otherwise, it can create instability and cause problems operating the system. For more information, visit Eva Creek Wind.
Originally formed in October 2003, the Green Power Advisory Committee is made up of community members interested in renewable power. The committee's purpose is to investigate green power alternatives which may be viable for Interior Alaska and Golden Valley Electric Association. The GPAC works with GVEA's alternative energy team, which consists of Golden Valley employees.
If you are interested in joining, please contact GVEA: (907) 452-1151 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
