Alaska Power Association

10/28/2025

Want to come work at a great organization? Alaska Power Association is seeking a Full Charge Bookkeeper. You'll be part of the statewide trade association for electric utilities in Alaska, and you will get to work with some of the best people you will ever meet!

Click the link below to learn more.

APA is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Full Charge Bookkeeper to join our Finance and Administration team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting core accounting...

10/25/2025

Need a break from Halloween movies? Check out the latest episode of the Alaska Powerline Podcast!

In this episode of the Alaska Powerline podcast, host Michael Rovito interviews utility attorney Andy Leman, who discusses the complexities of utility law in Alaska. They explore the regulation of electric cooperatives, the implications of deregulation, current legal challenges facing utilities, and the impact of Supreme Court decisions on regulatory practices. The conversation also touches on advancements in drug testing for utility employees and career pathways in utility law.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

10/24/2025

Alaskans helping Alaskans! APA member Matanuska Electric Association is sending transformers to Kipnuk to help the community recover from the recent typhoon. One of the Seven Cooperative Principles is Concern for Community, and MEA is extending that concern to another Alaska community across the state with this assistance.

10/21/2025

Have you checked out APA's new website yet? It's really nice! While you are there, check out the job opportunities at APA's electric utility members.

They are at this link: https://www.alaskapower.org/members-2/member-job-opportunities/

10/17/2025

What a great week it has been! Alaska Power Association's October Workshops Week is wrapping up today in Anchorage and we are so excited about all the great interactions this week. Electric utility employees from around the state took part in the APA Accounting & Finance Workshop, the APA Alaska Electric Utility Legal Issues Workshop, and the ARECA Insurance Exchange Utility Accident Investigation Workshop.

All of these trainings are designed for professional development and to send attendees back to their electric utilities with enhanced skills and reenergized for their jobs.

10/10/2025

As the start of fall refreshes the landscape something else is going through a change. The Alaska Power Association website has been redesigned and modernized! APA was proud to partner with Powerful Web Design to create a modern, streamlined website that will be more user friendly.

While there is still some construction dust on the site as we fill some information back in, it's ready for you to take a look and see what APA and Powerful have done.

Check it out at the link below:

The Unified Voice of Alaska’s Electric Utilities Alaska Power Association (APA) is dedicated to assisting our members in accomplishing their goals of delivering electric energy and other services at the best value...

10/10/2025

We're a little late in highlighting this, but better late than never! APA awarded many wonderful Alaskans who have made positive impacts on the Alaska electric utility industry during our annual meeting in September.

Read all about them below by clicking below:

APA News October 10, 2025 at 7:02 am Attorney Andy Leman Wins Special APA Legal Service Award . The APA Guiding Light Award for Distinguished Leadership in Legal Services was created by the...

10/02/2025

New episode in your feed! In the latest episode of the Alaska Powerline Podcast, Lou Florence, President and CEO of Doyon Utilities, discusses the unique role of Doyon Utilities in providing essential services to military installations in Alaska. He shares insights into his background in energy, particularly in nuclear power, and the various power generation methods employed by Doyon Utilities.

The conversation also touches on the future of energy in Alaska, including the potential for nuclear energy and the importance of reliability in the state's electric grid.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

09/23/2025

The inaugural Alaska Power Association Alaska Director Academy is off and running in Cordova as part of the APA Annual Meeting. The Academy offers Alaska-specific topics for cooperative directors that provide information on topics such as electric utility history, legislative advocacy and working with the government, and deep dives into cooperative legal issues, among other topics.

The Alaska Director Academy is taught by APA Executive Director Crystal Enkvist, APA Deputy Director Michael Rovito, and APA General Counsel Andy Leman, and is the latest offering from Alaska Power Association.

09/19/2025

Alaska Power Association is excited to welcome Sean Vanslyke, CEO of SEMO Electric Cooperative and GoSEMO Fiber in Sikeston, Missouri, to Cordova next week to share his wisdom and experience during the association's 74th Annual Meeting.

Click below to hear from Sean as he prepares to make the long trek to the 49th State.

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09/16/2025

When accidents happen, the investigation is an important part of the claims process. ARECA Insurance Exchange (AIE) is offering a workshop this fall that will give attendees the tools to conduct an accident investigation in a confident and successful manner.

The AIE Insurance Workshop Utility Accident Investigation Training, on October 17, will cover a variety of topics utility employees need to know before an accident investigation happens. This training is geared toward a range of employees, such as CEOs, safety managers, directors of operations, dispatch managers, line superintendents, and public relations personnel, among others

The registration fee is $400 for AIE Subscribers and $500 for non-AIE subscribers. For more information and to register, visit https://alaskapower.org/aie-inusrance-workshop/

09/06/2025

APA members seeking lodging in Cordova for the APA Annual Meeting. The Weathered Inn posted the below message on Facebook Friday evening. This may still be an option if you are looking for a place to stay. (Note, the links in the image below are not clickable. You will need to visit www.weatheredinn.com )