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2025 Board of Directors Election Results
In the 2025 election, three director positions were up for election; two in the Copper Basin district and one in the Valdez district. The Copper Basin district re-elected Yvette Delaquito and Andrew Hess, each to a three-year term. The Valdez district re-elected Dan Stowe to a three-year term. The voting results are as follows:
Copper Basin District
Ballots Received - 288
Ballots Counted - 276
Yvette Delaquito - 258
Andrew Hess - 256
Valdez District
Ballots Received - 228
Ballots Counted - 204
Dan Stowe - 204
CVEA welcomes all returning directors and appreciates the participation of everyone involved in the election.
Summer Rate Update
Once again, seasonal inflows into Solomon Lake from melting snow have increased to a level that allowed us to shut down the Cogeneration Plant and both diesel generation plants. As a result, CVEA’s May bill will reflect our annual transition to summer generation, utilizing close to 100 percent hydropower to meet members’ power needs.
While summer generation typically requires minimal fuel for equipment testing and maintenance, these costs have not previously been passed on to members. However, beginning in 2025, CVEA will start passing summer fuel costs to members based on usage. This change is part of the Cooperative’s preparation for the upcoming CVEA–Valdez Alyeska Marine Terminal Intertie. While the Intertie may lead to some diesel use in the summer, it is expected to result in a significant reduction in winter diesel generation, ultimately lowering costs for members.
The cost of power, beginning in May is based on 97 percent hydropower and 3 percent fuel. The monthly recurring charge on member power bills will be 12.94 cents, with .22 cents attributed to fuel. To lessen potential fluctuations through the summer months, CVEA will levelize the cost of power from May through July. If fuel usage changes or fuel prices fluctuate significantly, a rate adjustment may be necessary.
📌 Reminder: fuel costs are passed directly to members based on usage
👉 Additionally, as a reminder, the energy charge for residential and small commercial members will increase on the June bill to reflect Tariff changes approved in 2023.
📧 If you have questions regarding rates, contact Customer Service.
Go Behind the Switch with Video
So much goes on behind the switch at your local electric cooperative. For a comprehensive look into your Co-op, view our Behind the Switch video. We are also happy to announce the third in our People Behind the Switch video series - 'An Office Story'. You can watch the entire award winning video series at the links below. We hope this series leaves our member-owners with a good understanding of what we face, the people who work hard every day on their behalf, and a sense of pride in all we accomplish.
Watch Behind the Switch Video Here
Watch "People Behind the Switch - An Office Story" here
Watch "People Behind the Switch - A Lineman Story" here
Upcoming Events
May is Electrical Safety Month!
Join CVEA on Facebook throughout the month for electrical safety tips. For additional tips at any time of year, visit the Electric Safety Tips page right here on cvea.org.
