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GVEA’s Fuel and Purchase Power (F&PP) Charge to Increase March 1, 2021
On March 1, 2021, GVEA’s Fuel and Purchase Power (F&PP) charge on your electric bill will increase from $0.08172 to $0.09655 - this is an 18% change over the prior three-month period. This change will result in an increase of approximately $8.90 to the bill of a...
GVEA Issues Request for Information for Renewable Energy
Deadline to submit proposals is April 30, 2021. Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) for 15-30 megawatts of renewable energy.The RFI is focused on energy generation from solar and wind, but GVEA will consider other...
GVEA Evaluating Proposed Wind Project in Delta; which coincides with release of renewable energy.
On Jan. 6, 2021, Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) received a request from Eco Green Generation LLC (Eco Green) for an interconnection tariff for a 42-megawatt (MW) wind farm to be located in Delta Junction. As represented by Eco Green, the proposed project...
75th Anniversary Message from John Burns
Today is a special one for Golden Valley Electric. On this day, 75 years ago, nine pioneers executed the Articles of Incorporation for GVEA. Milestones like this are opportunities for us to reflect on and celebrate all that has been accomplished over the past 75...
GVEA to Issue RFP for Renewable Energy
In January, Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for 15-30 MW of renewable energy. GVEA is sharing this information in advance of releasing the RFP in an effort to encourage responses from interested parties. The RFP will...
Effective Jan. 1, GVEA will be a Tobacco-Free Workplace
To ensure a healthy atmosphere for our employees, members and visitors, GVEA facilities are going tobacco-free effective January 1, 2021. Smoking and the use of tobacco products is prohibited on all property owned, leased or under the control of GVEA. This includes...
Run for GVEA’s Board of Directors
Application deadline is 5pm on January 20, 2021, in GVEA’s Fairbanks office. If you have been waiting for an opportunity to get involved in your cooperative, here is a good one. Nominating Committees in GVEA’s Districts 4 and 7 are seeking board of director...
GVEA Establishes Benevolent Fund to Assist Members
Dec. 23, 2020 For additional information: Meadow Bailey mpbailey@gvea.com (907) 451-5676 GVEA Establishes Benevolent Fund to Assist Members Due to the pandemic, the number of delinquent accounts have more than doubled. Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is...
AEA acquisition of SSQ Transmission Line provides GVEA more future access to less expensive Bradley Lake hydroelectric power.
Last week, Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) acquired a Homer Electric Association transmission line that runs between the Sterling Substation and the Quartz Creek Substation on Kenai Lake. This transmission line, referred to as the SSQ Line, delivers Bradley Lake...
GVEA Holiday Light Contest!
GVEA is launching a Facebook Holiday Light Contest and we want to see your lights. Let’s be honest, this time of year we all need a little more light in our lives! Share a photo and you may win a credit on your electric bill. Submit one photo to pr@gvea.com or by...