Tonight, Golden Valley Electric Association’s Election Committee certified runoff election results for the District 5 seat on GVEA’s Board of Directors. Chris Bunch was newly elected to the board. In June, GVEA’s Election Committee certified the board of director...
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Runoff set for GVEA director election
Tonight, Golden Valley Electric Association’s Election Committee certified election results for two seats on GVEA’s board of directors. Incumbent director John Sloan was reelected to District 6. In District 5, a runoff election will take place between the top two...
GVEA Ruralite and blog get makeovers
Keep an eye out for changes in the Ruralite magazine. In April, we began running local feature stories on pages 28 and 29 of the monthly member magazine. For example, you can read about the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum in April’s issue and Fairbanks’ downtown...
The ground is frozen; what should I do with my free tree?
GVEA’s Annual Free Tree Giveaway in honor of Arbor Day is this Saturday, May 18. We know it’s been a cold spring, so don’t fret if you can’t plant your tree right away. Here's what you can do: Put your sapling in a five gallon bucket of water. Keep the bucket outside...
New bill design PLUS rolling average billing
You might notice that your electric bill looks a bit different this month. Then again, you might not. Regardless, we'd like to tell you what's changing: We've made room for the NEW Rolling Average and Levelized Budget Billing Plans. Read on to find out more. The usage...
Annual members’ meeting highlights 2012 achievements
This year’s annual members’ meeting focused on the co-op’s 2012 successes and energy conservation. “I can’t take credit for the successes,” said Cory Borgeson, President & CEO. “It’s a team of dedicated employees, contractors and members who make things happen...

Mark your calendar: FREE trees on May 18
Stop by our Fairbanks offices on Saturday, May 18 between 9 a.m. and noon to pick up your free tree. Note that these are saplings – no truck required. A limited supply of trees will also be available at our Delta and Nenana offices on the Friday before. This is GVEA’s...
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...
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...
New director to join GVEA
Tonight, GVEA’s Election Committee certified election results for two seats on the Golden Valley Board of Directors. Frank Eagle was newly elected to District 4. Director Bill Nordmark was reelected to represent District 7. District 4 Ballots Mailed: 6,207 Valid...