GVEA is a not-for-profit electric cooperative. This means all members are owners. The mission of this cooperative is to provide safe, reliable power at the lowest cost possible. That said, you may be wondering why GVEA’s Board of Directors did not select the Delta Wind Project. The reason is economics. The …
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 11. All applicants were required to write …
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 …
It’s a common question, right? We hear members complain about the low light output of CFLs on a regular basis. In a previous video, we timed how long it takes a 14-watt CFL to warm up. In this video, we examine the usable light output (in foot candles) of three …
Sometimes we hear members complaining that compact fluorescent bulbs take awhile to warm up and reach full light output. How long do they really take to warm up? Watch the short video to find out:
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. “This is a great opportunity for GVEA to help promote the cooperative form of business and economic development in our community,” said CEO Brian Newton. The Rural …
This is a common question from our members. This month, we’re going to spend some time looking at the different types of bulbs you can buy and which might be best suited for your home or office. Specifically, we will analyze incandescent bulbs, LEDs and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) through a series …
