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GVEA Will Be Closing Lobbies
In light of the rising number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Interior and Governor Dunleavy’s recent emergency alert, GVEA will be temporarily closing its lobbies to the public beginning on Monday, November 16, until further notice. We are once again taking this precautionary measure for the safety of our employees, members and the communities we serve. Although the lobbies will be closed, GVEA’s Member Service Representatives will still be available during normal business hours to answer member inquiries at (907) 452-1151 or 1-800-770-4832 (toll-free).
Additionally, GVEA is urging members who are experiencing financial hardships caused by COVID-19 to contact our Member Services Section to address any concerns (ms@gvea.com or 452-1151, select Option 2).
GVEA encourages its members to use GVEA’s “My Account” member portal platform at gvea.com to pay bills, manage their accounts and track usage. A list of payment options is available by clicking here. GVEA has payment kiosks in Fairbanks, Delta Junction, Nenana and Healy. Access to the Fairbanks kiosk is available from 6am to 9pm seven days a week. The Delta Junction kiosk remains accessible 24/7. Three Bears Alaska is home to the Healy kiosk and can be accessed during their normal business hours. In Nenana, the kiosk can be accessed inside Coghill’s General Store during their normal business hours.
GVEA appreciates your cooperation and understanding during these challenging times. We will continue to post updates as needed via these platforms:
- GVEA Blog If you subscribe, updates will be emailed to you.
- Webpage
- Facebook page
GVEA is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving issues and recommendations related to COVID-19. We are following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), along with local and state directives, to help prevent the spread of the virus in the Interior. For the latest updates on the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.
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GVEA Lobby Access Restricted
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Interior, GVEA lobby access is restricted.
As a precautionary measure for the safety of our employees, members and the communities we serve, GVEA is restricting lobby access. Only one member will be admitted to the GVEA lobby at a time, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
GVEA remains committed to our members and all services are available.
- Fairbanks’ Member Services Building: Hours of operation: 9am to 5pm, Mon-Fri.
- Note: Member Services, Billing, Credit and Capital Credits Sections are located in this building.
- Delta Junction Office: Hours of operation: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri. Closed from 10:30am to noon, Mon-Fri.
- Nenana Office: Hours of operation: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri.
As a reminder, there are a number of electronic/no-contact options to conduct GVEA business:
- Payment drop boxes are available in Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Nenana
- Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Phone System, call 907-452-1151
- GVEA’s Mobile App
- GVEA’s Member Portal (look for the yellow “My Account” button in the upper right-hand corner at gvea.com)
- Bill Payment Kiosks in Delta Junction, Fairbanks, Healy and Nenana
- Via Phone at 907-452-1151
- To learn more about these options, visit: http://www.gvea.com/rates/payments
Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated during these challenging times. GVEA continues to closely monitoring issues and recommendations related to COVID-19. GVEA is following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), along with local and state directives, to help prevent the spread of the virus in Alaska. For the latest updates on the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.
GVEA Fairbanks Lobby Closed, Access to Lobbies in Delta and Nenana Remain Restricted
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Interior, the Fairbanks lobby is closed and access to Delta and Nenana lobbies is restricted.
As a precautionary measure for the safety of our employees, members and the communities we serve, GVEA has closed the Fairbanks lobby and access to the Delta and Nenana lobbies continues to be restricted. If you visit the Delta or Nenana offices, only one member will be admitted to the lobby at a time, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
GVEA remains committed to our members and all services are available.
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Fairbanks’ Member Services Building: Hours of operation: 8am to 5pm, Mon-Fri.
- Note: Member Services, Billing, Credit and Capital Credits Sections are located in this building.
- Delta Junction Office: Hours of operation: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri. Closed from 10:30am to noon, Mon-Fri.
- Nenana Office: Hours of operation: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri.
As a reminder, there are a number of electronic/no-contact options to conduct GVEA business:
- Payment drop boxes are available in Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Nenana
- Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) Phone System, call 907-452-1151
- GVEA’s Mobile App
- GVEA’s Member Portal (look for the yellow “My Account” button in the upper right-hand corner at gvea.com)
- Bill Payment Kiosks in Delta Junction, Fairbanks, Healy and Nenana
- Via Phone at 907-452-1151
- To learn more about these options, visit: http://www.gvea.com/rates/payments
Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated during these challenging times. GVEA continues to closely monitor issues and recommendations related to COVID-19. GVEA is following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), along with local and state directives, to help prevent the spread of the virus in Alaska. For the latest updates on the Coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.
Effective November 16, GVEA will resume normal fees and disconnection procedures for members in past due/delinquent status.
This pandemic has hit all of us, and some of you may have been unable to pay for your electric service. Starting in March, GVEA voluntarily suspended disconnections of electric service for residential members and the assessment of late fees for nonpayment of bills.
GVEA has held off as long as possible before resuming disconnections due to nonpayment.
Effective November 16, GVEA will resume normal fees and disconnection procedures for members in past due/delinquent status.
There are resources available to you to prevent disconnection. We urge members who are unable to make payments on their account due to COVID-19 to visit www.gvea.com/resources/covid-19.
Under Alaska law, members are still responsible for making payments on their electric account, if able, during the pandemic. If you are behind on your bills and have not completed the hardship statement and entered into a deferred payment agreement, your electric service will be affected.
Disconnection is the last thing GVEA wants to happen. Go online or give us a call.
Let’s all work together to keep the lights on.
To avoid being disconnected:
Visit www.gvea.com/resources/covid-19 and:
- Sign a sworn hardship statement saying you are unable to pay your electric bill due to financial hardship attributed to COVID-19;
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- Enter into a deferred payment plan with GVEA.
Or contact GVEA’s Member Services Department, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., by calling (907) 452-1151.