MEA News

MEA News:
MEA Board of Directors Approves Second Quarter 2014 Rate Increase »The Matanuska Electric Association Board of Directors voted on February 10, 2014 to authorize an increase of 2.54 percent in base rates, effective the second quarter of 2014. The average MEA consumer uses just under 800 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month. “These consumers can expect to see a monthly increase of about $2.18 as a result of the base rate adjustment,” said MEA spokesperson Denali Daniels. Under the terms of rules set by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA), MEA is a
MEA promotes Matthew J. Reisterer to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) »Matthew Reisterer has been appointed as chief financial officer of Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. Mr. Reisterer holds an MBA from Michigan State University. Prior to joining MEA in 1999 as financial planning and regulatory affairs manager, Mr. Reisterer worked as a certified public accountant and financial analyst in Alaska. MEA promoted him to director of administration in 2007. As CFO, Mr. Reisterer oversees Accounting, Finance, Materials and Warehouse, Customer Service and Accounts, an
2013 Colony Christmas Cookie Contest » Are you an amateur baker with a great cookie recipe? Think they're good enough to win a prize? Well, join us for the Colony Christmas Cookie Contest at the Eagle Hotel on Saturday December 14 and find out. Cookies can be dropped off from 11am-1:30pm, and the judging will take place at 2pm. Download the entry form and rules HERE (images/stories/2013/2013_CC_Cookie_Contest_Entry_Form.pdf). All entries should be accompanied by a completed entry form. ------- Adult Categories: Rolled Cookies
MEA Board of Directors Approves First Quarter 2014 Rate Decrease »The Matanuska Electric Association Board of Directors voted on November 11, 2013 to authorize a decrease of 1.13 percent in base rates, effective the first quarter of 2014. The average MEA consumer uses just under 800 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month. “These consumers can expect to see a monthly decrease of about $0.98 as a result of the base rate adjustment,” said MEA spokesperson Kevin Brown. Under the terms of rules set by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, MEA is allowed on a
MEA Introduces SmartHub »Many of our members use our website, www.mea.coop, to pay their bills online. It’s fast, convenient, and saves the cost of a postage stamp and check. But, we often hear from members who want more functionality, including the ability to view usage information. We’ve heard you loud and clear and are pleased to introduce SmartHub - a new, interactive tool to help you do all this and more. SmartHub is a secure Web and mobile app that provides usage information, allows you to make payments, and
Second Line Extension and Subdivision Policy Public Meeting to be held November 1 »Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) is considering changes to its line extension and subdivision policies. A public meeting on the proposed changes was held October 3. A second meeting was requested by those in attendance, and will be held November 1, 2013 at 10am in the MEA Headquarters Board Room. The public is invited to attend.
Line Extension and Subdivision Policy Public Meetings »Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) is considering changes to its line extension and subdivision policies. A public meeting on the changes being considered will be held in the MEA Headquarters building at 163 E. Industrial Way Palmer, at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3. The public is invited to attend.
MEA Signs Fuel Supply Agreement with Hilcorp »In another significant milestone for its Eklutna Generation Station (EGS) project, on Monday, July 15, the MEA Board of Directors approved a fuel purchase agreement with Hilcorp, the third-largest, privately-held petroleum exploration and production company in the United States. MEA General Manager Joe Griffith and Senior Vice President, Exploration Production Alaska John Barnes finalized the contract with the official signing on Wednesday, July 17. The contract will provide for EGS fuel sup
MEA Signs Power Block General Construction Contract with Haskell Corporation » In a significant milestone for its Eklutna Generation Station (EGS) project, on Tuesday, Matanuska Electric Association signed a major contract with Haskell Corporation for general construction of the Power Block portion of the plant. The Power Block is generally defined as the engine hall (the structure housing the engines and generators) and related infrastructure. In all, the contract is valued at $102.8 million, and marks the second-largest contract signed by MEA in pursuit of the EGS proj
MEA Board of Directors Approves Resolution Opposing City of Wasilla Delay in Transmission Constructi »At its regularly scheduled June 10, 2013 meeting, the Matanuska Electric Association Board of Directors approved a resolution condemning the actions of the City of Wasilla in MEA's ongoing efforts to construct needed transmission lines from the Hospital Substation to Herning Substation. Herning Substation is located in downtown Wasilla. The resolution also endorsed the use of the most "cost-effective transmission connections between the Hospital and Herning substations" - in this case,

Purpose:

Provide Electricity

Vision:

Ensure that our members have safe, reliable, sustainable and economical electricity.

 

Goals:

1. A viable and effective safety program.
2. Management emphasis on increased productivity in MEA operations, projects and activities.
3. An effective and efficient communications and marketing plan.
4. A vibrant “key accounts” program.
5. A secure and economical fuel supply.
6. Bring the EGS facility online and produce power at minimum cost.
7. Seek resolution of Railbelt transmission shortcomings.
8. Support efforts to create a Railbelt transmission single operator.
9. Participate in and support ARCTEC initiatives.