The Good¢ents Board of Trustees met in August. Eight applications were reviewed, and five grants totaling $31,522 were awarded. Here’s a summary of these recent grants: Alaska Health Fair: $7,000 grant to assist with free hematology testing to at-risk members within our communities. Boys & Girls Club: $2,800 grant to purchase recreational equipment. …
When you receive your monthly electric bill, do you look at the individual line items? One line item reflects the “Fuel & Purchase Power” rate, which is adjusted four times a year. The next adjustment will take effect Sept. 1. To better understand why this rate changes, we’re taking this …
Following the resignation of Bill Nordmark, Golden Valley Electric Association’s (GVEA) Board of Directors will be filling the vacant District 7 board seat. The process begins with the recruitment of interested members whose membership account is in District 7. District 7 runs along the Parks Highway from mile 330, near …
After 25 years of service to Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) members, District 7 Director Bill Nordmark is resigning. Nordmark joined the GVEA Board of Directors in 1995 and represents members in District 7. “Bill Nordmark’s service and dedication over 25 years is deeply appreciated,” said GVEA Board Chair Tom …
On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020, the ballots were tallied. Judges from GVEA’s Election Committee certified the results of the 2020 Board of Directors election. Ballots were mailed on May 15, 2020, to all members whose membership account is in Districts 1, 2 and 3. Here are the …
The Good¢ents Board of Trustees met in May. Five applications were reviewed, and two grants totaling $16,000 were awarded. Here’s a summary of these recent grants: Fairbanks Resource Agency: $8,000 grant to be applied towards their Assistive Technology Project. Nenana Tortella Council on Aging: $8,000 grant to assist with urgent needs brought on …
GVEA’s Fuel and Purchased Power (F&PP) rate, effective June 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020, has decreased from 10.965¢ to 7.095¢ per kilowatt-hour. This is a decrease of 35 percent from the previous F&PP rate approved by the RCA. Based on the average usage of 600 kWh, the impact of the lower F&PP will decrease …
John Burns will assume the position of President and CEO of Golden Valley Electric Association on May 1, 2020. Following the retirement of Cory Borgeson in early March 2020, GVEA’s Board of Directors asked John Burns to take the helm as Interim President and CEO while initiating the recruitment process …
The Good¢ents Board of Trustees met in February. Fifteen applications were reviewed, and eleven grants totaling $47,680 were awarded. Here’s a summary of these recent grants: Carol Brice Family Center: $10,000 grant to assist with the replacement of their building’s main waterline. Denali Preschool & Learning Center: $$6,000 grant to …
The Good¢ents Board of Trustees met in November. Eight applications were reviewed, and seven grants totaling $47,645 were awarded. Here’s a summary of these recent grants: Access Alaska: $5,000 grant for their Consumer Fund. Green Star Alaska: $3,699.60 grant to fund electrical work and purchase a pallet-racking system. Healy Hockey Assn.: $6,045.75 grant for the …