Golden Valley Electric Association
UtilitiesAlaska, United States51-200 Employees
Golden Valley Electric Association is a utilities cooperative based in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving Interior Alaska. It provides electricity to more than 36,000 members and operates about 44,800 meters. The cooperative aims to deliver safe and reliable electric service, responsive customer support, and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. As a member-owned utility, it operates within the regional electric sector with a focus on dependable service for its customers. In recent years, GVEA has pursued energy storage and renewable integration initiatives through partnerships, including a collaboration with Westinghouse Electric Company and Echogen for a Department of Energy long-duration energy storage demonstration project in Healy. This work reflects an emphasis on expanding storage capacity and evaluating long-duration storage as part of its energy portfolio.