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2024 Capital Projects Update

Get an update on this year's capital projects, including substation upgrades and line rebuilds to improve power reliability.

Third Quarter Rate Increase

A typical MEA member consumes approximately 650 kWh per month of electricity and can expect a total increase of about $6.26 on their monthly bill due to the third quarter rate adjustments.

New Member Appreciation Event: "Brats and Watts"

We are excited to introduce a new member appreciation and informational event called "Brats and Watts." Join us on July 18 or July 25 (read more for event details).

Proposed Final Fish and Wildlife Program sent to Governor for Eklutna Hydro Project

The proposal calls for returning water, creating habitat in Eklutna River

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Members see overall decrease in 4Q rates

A typical MEA member consumes approximately 673 kWh per month and can expect to see an overall decrease of about $1.86 on their monthly bill due to 4th Quarter rate revisions.

Alaska solar developer Renewable IPP building largest solar project in the state

CleanCapital announced a corporate investment in Alaska-based solar developer Renewable IPP, and a commitment to fund an 8.5 megawatt (MW) solar project in Houston, Alaska. When completed, the solar project will supply renewable energy to MEA and will be the largest solar asset built in the state.

MEA Power Plant Receives Top Tier Safe Workplace Status from the State of Alaska

MEA’s power plant site, the Eklutna Generation Station (EGS), has been accepted into the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) through Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) and is currently one of seven organizations in the state to receive entry into VPP.

3Q: No change in base rates, but increase in COPA rate

Starting July 1, members will see an overall increase in rates due to a 9.6% increase in the Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA) rate, subject to RCA review and approval. A typical MEA member can expect to see an overall increase of about $4.53 on their monthly bill due to the COPA rate change.

Applications Sought for Railbelt Grid Organization Independent Seat

Railbelt utilities and other stakeholders including the State of Alaska, Independent Power Producers, consumer advocates, and others have joined together to form the Railbelt Reliability Council (RRC). The RRC is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill an open seat on the RRC Board to represent Independent perspectives, specifically to serve as the alternate for the Independent seat (Seat M).

Powerlines Newsletter

Power Lines Newsletter Summer 2024

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