Golden Valley Electric Association is studying a plan that would allow its members to invest in the utility’s solar-energy farm to reduce their monthly bills and support the co-op’s efforts to reduce use of fossil fuels. If approved, Golden Valley will begin applying next year for permits on what could be Alaska’s first community solar project.
Several Nenana-area residents are asking the state to delay land sales in a 140,000-acre agricultural project just west of the town. They say the state should talk further with local residents and complete studies on the ag project’s soils and resources before continuing the sales.
Interior Alaska’s main electric cooperative is planning to retire one of its two coal plants and seek proposals to build a large-scale wind farm, while also upgrading its battery storage system and coming up with an agreement to purchase more natural gas-fueled power from Southcentral Alaska. At its June 27 meeting, the board of the Golden Valley Electric Association which