Stop by our offices at 758 Illinois Street from 9 a.m. to noon to pick up your free tree. This year, members can choose between a Canadian red chokecherry and a late lilac. Maybe this information will help make your decision easier: Canadian red chokecherry Hardy tree...
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What should I do if I see a tree in the power line?
First, is the tree in the power line or near the power line? There’s a big difference. Do you still have power to your house? If a tree is resting on the power line or has torn down a line, give GVEA a call immediately at 452-1151. Second, is the tree on the line...
Two students to attend Youth Rally in Idaho
We planned to send one, but after receiving seven great applications for the Youth Rally, we decided to select two students. Congratulations to West Valley junior Nick Woolf and Monroe Catholic sophomore, Olivia Dowling, who will travel to the leadership rally on July...
GVEA is owned by its members
And if you are a member, we hope you’ll join us for this year’s Annual Members’ Meeting next Tuesday. New this year, kids will have a chance to dress like a lineman and have a photo button made. There will also be a balloon artist and Wii game giveaways. Adults and...
GVEA to match grant & support Co-op Market
When given an opportunity to help the Fairbanks Community Cooperative Market, GVEA's Board of Directors decided to apply for a Rural Economic Development Grant. "We were glad to be able to assist another cooperative and help boost economic development in our...
How are you reading my meter if I don’t see any footprints in the snow?
Tricky, isn’t it? The truth is about 99.5 percent of our electric meters are AMR (automated meter reading); we started the conversion process in 1998. The vast majority of these AMRs are called ERTs (electronic radio transmitters). The ERTs broadcast your meter...
Scholarship opportunities and Youth Rally
Check out these two exciting opportunities for high school and college students: 1. Scholarship Opportunity (College Students) Alaska Power Association (APA) has announced two $1,000 scholarship opportunities for Alaska residents who are studying electrical...