Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
UtilitiesAlaska, United States51-200 Employees
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MEA) is an Alaska-based utility founded in 1941 and positioned as the state’s oldest existing and second-largest electric cooperative. It serves a broad geographic area spanning more than 4,300 miles of power lines, with a service footprint that reaches from Trapper Creek to the Matanuska Glacier and south to Eagle River, under a member-owned governance model reflective of its cooperative structure. The organization operates a vertically integrated system that includes generation, transmission, and distribution, and has operated the Eklutna Generation Station, a 171 megawatt natural gas facility, since 2015, enabling greater internal control over its energy supply. MEA’s membership consists of more than 51,000 individuals who participate in the bylaws and articles of incorporation that guide the cooperative’s operations. The company maintains its headquarters in Palmer, Alaska, and serves as a critical utility provider within its North American utility sector. Acknowledging recent activities, MEA held its 2026 Annual Meeting and announced preliminary board election results, reflecting ongoing governance and community engagement.