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October 2023 Back Page – Energy Storage

Daylight Saving time is the practice of advancing clocks forward in the spring and backward in the fall to shift how daylight hours overlap with traditional working hours. It has never had great benefit in our northern latitudes, other than to give those that like to grumble something to gripe about. With the wild swings […]

Twin Hills

Energized date: 9/01/2023 Current Population: 69 Number of Consumers: 48 Total Generating Capacity: kw Max Fuel Capacity: gallons

St. Mary’s Grid Bridging System

Alaska Energy Authority has awarded AVEC funds from the Emerging Energy Technology Fund for the purchase and testing of our Grid Bridging System (GBS).  Denali Commission, SANDIA National Labs, and FREQCON all assisted with the purchase, design, testing, commissioning, and…

Affiliated Organizations

Alaska Power Association (APA) is a statewide trade organization that provides its members government representation, training and other industry related services. Alaska Power Association (APA) is a statewide trade organization that provides its members government representation, training and other industry related services.…

Holy Cross Solar and Battery Feasibility

AVEC has received a grant from Alaska Energy Authority to conduct a solar feasibility study for local solar energy and battery storage potential in Holy Cross, Alaska.  The project would investigate available battery storage technologies for solar energy, sizing, and…

2022 Top 10 Power Plant Operators of the Year

Power plant operators are on the font line keeping the lights on every day in AVEC communities. Every year we recognize 10 power plant operators who respond quickly whenever a need arises and who make an extra effort to ensure the plant stays operational providing light and heat to their families and friends. The winners […]