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MEA Extends Firm Natural Gas Supply Contract and New Storage Agreement with Hilcorp

January 23, 2026

MEA’s Board has approved an extension of its natural gas supply and new storage agreement with Hilcorp Alaska, securing firm Cook Inlet gas through March 2029, pending Regulatory Commission of Alaska approval.

Applications Now Open for 2026 MEA Board of Directors Elections

January 16, 2026

Two seats are up for election—one Eagle River District seat and one At-Large seat. Interested members must submit their Board candidate application by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026.

MEA to Award $35,000 in Scholarships in 2026

January 7, 2026

The application period is now open! Applications are due by March 27, 2026.

1Q 2026 Rates: Members See Small Overall Decrease

January 2, 2026

A typical member using about 642 kWh per month will see their average monthly bill decrease by $1.35, or 0.82% less than 4Q 2025.

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Join us for the Dec. 8 Board Meeting

MEA members are invited to participate in the upcoming regular Board of Directors meeting, scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at MEA’s Palmer Headquarters (163 E Industrial Way, Palmer, AK) or on Zoom.

MEA Members: You May Receive a Survey Text This Week

Starting December 3, some MEA members may receive a text message from Alaska Survey Research inviting them to participate in our annual MEA Member Survey.

Shining Bright this Holiday Season? Enter our Annual Holiday Lights Contest

Are you planning to deck the halls—or your home or business—with dazzling holiday lights this season? If so, don’t miss your chance to enter MEA’s Annual Holiday Lights Contest!

Join us for the Nov. 10 Board Meeting

MEA members are invited to participate in the upcoming regular Board of Directors meeting, scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at MEA’s Palmer Headquarters (163 E Industrial Way, Palmer, AK) or on Zoom.

MEA Announces Kim Henkel as Chief Financial Officer

MEA is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Henkel, CPA, MBA, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 2, 2026.

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