GVEA’s Board of Directors shapes how Interior Alaska produces and uses electricity, from deciding whether we invest in new renewable projects to choosing fuel contracts, planning grid upgrades, and setting long‑term priorities. These choices affect our monthly bills, access to reliable power, and how quickly our community can move toward cleaner, more affordable energy. 

Turnout in co‑op elections is often surprisingly low, usually under 15%, meaning a small number of people end up making decisions that affect all of us.

FCAC’s Renewable Energy Working Group works to change that by strengthening community empowerment and advancing energy democracy - the principle that the people who rely on the electric system should guide its direction. 

Every spring, GVEA members receive ballots by mail or electronically. Voting is quick and open to every member. When more people participate, the board becomes more reflective of the community it serves. Increasing turnout among members who care about clean energy, fairness, and local decision‑making helps ensure that GVEA’s leadership supports a transition away from fossil‑fuel dependence and toward renewable, locally controlled power.