Ribbon Cut at Houston Solar Farm
Installation is complete at a new solar power facility in Houston, the largest yet built in Alaska. The array will supply an estimated 8.5 MW to Matanuska Electric Association.
Tag: Utilities
AEA Invests in Houston Solar Farm
A $4.9 million loan helps Energy 49 build an 8.5 MW solar array, which would be the largest utility-scale solar farm in Alaska.
AEA Bonding for Transmission and Battery Upgrades
The Alaska Energy Authority is proceeding with a nearly $200 million upgrade of Railbelt power transmission, including new battery storage.
Chugach Electric Seeks Rate Hike, Offset by Cheaper Fuel
Chugach Electric expects a proposed 4.1% rate increase would be a wash for customers, with a net decrease in reducing utility bills thanks to lower costs for natural gas.
Chugach Electric Begins CEO Search
Chugach Electric Association is partnering with JK Executive Strategies to find a replacement for CEO Lee Thibert, who is retiring at the end of April 2022.
Reimagining Alaska’s Railbelt with an ERO
SB123 is the culmination of decades of work by advocates for an improved Alaska energy system and mandates several important changes to the Railbelt electric grid.
Chugach Electric Offers Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs
Collectively, the programs will help Chugach learn more about the trend toward transportation electrification and its impacts on the power grid.
Chugach Seeks Approval of ML&P Acquisition from RCA
Chugach has filed an Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska for its review and approval of the acquisition of Municipal Light & Power.
New General Manager Named for Municipal Light and Power
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced the appointment of Anna Henderson to the position of General Manager for Municipal Light and Power.
New GM Named for Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced the appointment of Mark Corsentino as the new General Manager (GM) of the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU). Mark will replace Brett Jokela, who is retiring after serving as AWWU’s GM for six years.