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

Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development · Notice #225321

What is this notice about?

Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) has asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to approve changes to its tariff (the official rules it operates under) for connecting large power generators to its system. The changes set April 1, 2027, as the last day to submit large generator connection requests before a new group-review process opens on October 1, 2027; requests received between those dates would not be accepted. The public can comment until 5:00 p.m. on October 13, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

GVEA filed tariff revisions (filing TA410-13) with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, which must give public notice and approve the changes before they take effect.

What action is being taken?

The Commission is reviewing GVEA's request to revise its tariff to clarify the move to its Large Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP) and to set an interim period before the first Cluster Request Window opens. GVEA wants the changes to take effect November 12, 2026. The Commission may approve a rate or classification that differs from what GVEA proposed.

Who is involved: Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. (GVEA); developers of large generator projects seeking to connect to GVEA's system, including GVEA-owned projects

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Oct 13, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“5:00 p.m., October 13, 2026”

Ways to respond

What to include

Reference TA410-13 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of your comments with GVEA at PO Box 71249, Fairbanks, AK 99707. People with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 770-8973, or rca.mail@alaska.gov by October 6, 2026. The full filing can be viewed at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing "TA410-13" in the Find a Matter search box.

Contact

Daniel Heckman, Director of Regulatory Compliance
Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. (GVEA)
DAHeckman@gvea.com
(907) 458-5706
PO Box 71249, Fairbanks, AK 99707

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Oct 6, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations
  • Oct 13, 2026: Public comment deadline, 5:00 p.m.
  • Nov 12, 2026: Requested effective date of the tariff revisions
  • Apr 1, 2027: Proposed deadline for large generator Interconnection Requests before the first Cluster Request Window
  • Oct 1, 2027: Proposed opening of the first Cluster Request Window

Original notice text
Notice of Utility Tariff Filing The REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA (Commission) gives notice that Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. (GVEA) filed TA410-13, requesting Commission approval of tariff revisions clarifying the transition to GVEA’s Large Generator Interconnection Procedures (LGIP) and establishing an interim period before the opening of the first Cluster Request Window. GVEA requests that the tariff revisions contained in TA410-13 become effective November 12, 2026. With TA410-13, GVEA establishes April 1, 2027, as the deadline for large generator Interconnection Requests to be received and processed before the first Cluster Request Window. GVEA proposes to open the first Cluster Request Window on October 1, 2027. Interconnection Requests received after April 1, 2027, and before October 1, 2027, will not be accepted. The proposed terms apply to GVEA-owned projects as well as other proposed projects subject to the LGIP. This notice does not contain all requested revisions and the Commission may approve a rate or classification that varies from those proposed. You may obtain more information about this filing by contacting Daniel Heckman, Director of Regulatory Compliance, at PO Box 71249, Fairbanks, AK 99707; phone: (907) 458-5706; email: DAHeckman@gvea.com. The complete filing is also available for inspection at the Commission's office, at 701 West 8th Avenue, Suite 300, Anchorage, AK 99501; phone: (907) 276-6222, or may be viewed at the Commission’s website at http://rca.alaska.gov by typing “TA410-13” in the Find a Matter search box. To comment on this filing, please file your comments by 5:00 p.m., October 13, 2026, at either the Commission address given above or at its website: https://rca.alaska.gov/RCAWeb/WhatsNew/PublicNoticesComments.aspx Please reference TA410-13 and include a statement that you have filed a copy of the comments with GVEA at its address given above. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication formats, please contact Shelby Lopez at (907) 276-6222, toll-free at 1-800-390-2782, or TTY/Alaska Relay: 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 770-8973 or send a request via electronic mail to rca.mail@alaska.gov by October 6, 2026. DATED at Anchorage, Alaska, this 29th day of September, 2026. REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA John Paul Manaois Engineering Section Manager

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