Regulators in Washington state have blocked the acquisition of Alaska Electric Light & Power’s parent company by a Canadian utility. AEL&P serves about 17,000 homes and businesses in Juneau.
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Hearings set over Alaska utilities tax windfall
Investor-owned utilities are saving millions on their federal tax bills. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is holding hearings over how much should flow back to ratepayers.
Regulators OK Juneau settlement with Hydro One
The deal between Hydro One and the City and Borough of Juneau over the purchase of Juneau’s utility has been mostly accepted by state regulators. Full approval is still more than a month away.
Juneau, Hydro One reach settlement over AEL&P
Hydro One makes 39 binding commitments covering corporate independence for AEL&P and assurances over its assets and transparency on how it operates in a 22-page joint-agreement.
City reaches agreement over AEL&P sale
The city has reached an agreement with Hydro One and the parent company of Juneau’s electric utility and says it will resolve Juneau residents’ concerns over the transfer.
Don Young raises concerns over AEL&P purchase
Congressman Don Young has written a letter with concerns about the proposed takeover of AEL&P by Ontario’s Hydro One. Following a fresh filing, the new public comment period runs through Dec. 21.
Alaska regulator reviews Canadian firm’s acquisition of AEL&P
Hydro One is pressing ahead with its acquisition of Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. But the City and Borough of Juneau wants state regulators to extend the comment period while it studies the ramifications of the deal.
AEL&P crews attack avalanches before they strike
Gone are the days of throwing explosives from the air. AEL&P’s avalanche crews trigger slides using a Daisybell, dangling about 150 feet from a helicopter. This is a cheaper — and safer — solution.
North Douglas fire claims garage, damages nearby house
Fire Marshal Dan Jager says many Juneau firefighters were at a training exercise when the call came in. “So we could see the huge, dark, black column of smoke from quite a ways out of town,” he said.
Another electric vehicle charging station to go online in Juneau
The fourth publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station in Juneau will go online the day after Christmas at the Marine Parking Garage.