MEA News

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MEA gets into the spirit of Chugiak’s ‘Recycle for a Reason’ »April 10, 2014 Matanuska Electric Association contributed a Connex storage container to the Chugiak United Methodist Church to support the growing charitable program, Recycle for a Reason. Volunteers at Checkout Suggested Donation Sign Interested Customer Led by volunteers, Kay Abrams, Jan Wachsmuth, Susan Day and Jackie Holmquist, Recycle for a Reason was launched in January 2013 by the United Methodist Church of Chugiak as a means to give back to t
MEA Annual Meeting to be held April 29, 2014 »Matanuska Electric Association will host its 2014 annual meeting April 29th at 6 p.m. in Raven Hall on the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer. Members are invited to hear an update on the co-op's efforts, accomplishments and challenges over the last year as well as meet board members and staff. No elections are anticipated this year after comprehensive bylaw changes were approved by the MEA membership in 2013, including a bylaw that permits four year terms for board members. MEA bylaws require
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
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

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.