Public Comment Deadline: Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Notice of Utility Tariff Filing (GVEA)

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) has issued a public notice regarding a tariff filing (TA411-13) by Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. (GVEA). The utility is seeking approval to implement a voluntary Prepaid Metering Program for its residential members. This program would allow participants to pay for electricity in advance and track their usage and account balances through the MyGVEA app or member portal. The proposed tariff revisions include specific financial requirements for participants, including a $35 application fee and a minimum initial prepaid balance of $100. GVEA has requested an effective date of December 24, 2026, for these changes. The public is invited to comment on the filing by 5:00 p.m. on November 24, 2026. Comments must be submitted to the RCA, and a copy must also be provided to GVEA. Individuals requiring special accommodations for the process must contact the Commission by November 17, 2026.