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    Homer Electric Association General Manager Brad Janorschke speaks at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA manager talks natural gas, hazard trees, rates...
    By Jacob Dye • May 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Natural gas remains the “backbone” of the utility’s energy production.

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    Homer Electric Association Board President Dan Furlong speaks after being reelected at the utility’s annual meeting of the members at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska, on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA elects status quo board
    By Jacob Dye • May 1, 2025 1:30 am

    President Dan Furlong, Deputy Secretary Wayne Ogle and Director Erin McKittrick will all retain their seats.

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    Erin McKittrick (Photo provided)
    Point of View: Making the best strategic decisions...
    By Erin McKittrick • April 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Erin McKittrick is an incumbent candidate for the District 3 Homer Electric Association board seat.

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    The entrance to the Homer Electric Association office is seen here in Kenai, Alaska on May 7, 2020. (Peninsula Clarion file)
    HEA announces rate increase effective April 1
    By Jacob Dye • March 28, 2025 1:30 am

    The Regulatory Commission of Alaska on March 20 approved a request to increase their rates.

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    The sign in front of the Homer Electric Association building in Kenai, Alaska, as seen on April 1, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion file)
    Nominations open for HEA board
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • January 20, 2025 2:30 am

    Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28.

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    The sign in front of the Homer Electric Association building in Kenai, Alaska as seen on April 1, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA extends contract with Enstar
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 13, 2025 1:30 am

    HEA also plans to reduce its annual consumption of natural gas by approximately 21% over the next three years.

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    Homer Electric Association Chief Operating Officer Rob Montgomery speaks during a joint luncheon of the Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA talks search for new energy sources, hazard...
    By Jacob Dye • November 21, 2024 1:30 am

    The utility produces 90% of its electricity using natural gas

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    The entrance to the Homer Electric Association office is seen here in Kenai, Alaska on May 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA agrees to purchase solar energy from Nikiski...
    By Emilie Springer • August 22, 2024 1:30 am

    Homer Electric Association has agreed to purchase 30 megawatts of solar power from a renewable energy project being developed in…

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    Joe Halstead from HEA's information technology team addresses attendees at the annual public meeting in the Homer High School Theatre on May 2, 2024.  Photo provided by Christopher Kincaid.
    HEA hosts annual board meeting in Homer
    By Emilie Springer • May 8, 2024 1:30 am

    The meeting included a board election and addressed energy issues on the Kenai Peninsula

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    Michael Jones, Louie Flora and Crystal Schwartz participate in a candidate forum for the Homer Electric Association Board of Directors hosted by KDLL 91.9 FM, KBBI AM 890 and the Peninsula Clarion at the Soldotna Public Library in Soldotna, Alaska, on Monday, March 18, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    HEA board candidates talk renewables, gas shortage at...
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • March 27, 2024 2:30 am

    Candidates running for seats on the Homer Electric Association Board of Directors gathered in the Soldotna Public Library on Monday,…

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    The sign in front of the Homer Electric Association building in Kenai, Alaska, as seen on April 1, 2020. (Peninsula Clarion file)
    HEA rates to increase Jan. 1
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • December 13, 2023 2:30 am

    The cooperative’s last rate increase took effect in April 2020

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    Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion
A fallen tree reaches onto Kalifornky Beach Road in Soldotna, Alaska, as cars drive by on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.
    HEA crews work over weekend to restore power...
    By Emilie Springer • September 6, 2023 1:30 am

    Service is restored but customers may still notice trees down over power lines

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    The entrance to the Homer Electric Association office is seen here in Kenai, Alaska, on May 7, 2020. (Photo by Brian Mazurek/Peninsula Clarion file)
    Duffield, Levine retain seats on HEA board
    By Ashlyn O'Hara • May 11, 2023 2:30 am

    Dan Green, of Soldotna, secured more votes than incumbent director C.O. Rudstrom

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