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Matanuska Electric Association Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) is a member owned electric utility co-op founded in 1941.

October is National Co-op Month and we're celebrating with weekly drawings for free power! Join us each Friday for a new...
10/23/2026

October is National Co-op Month and we're celebrating with weekly drawings for free power! Join us each Friday for a new opportunity to win. Thank you for being a co-op member!

10/22/2026

***PALMER WASILLA HIGHWAY OUTAGE***

UPDATE, 7:45pm: power has been restored.

2:15pm: we have 123 members out of power in the N. Luke Street area off of the Palmer Wasilla Highway. A crew is heading there now to respond.

10/22/2026

***CHUGIAK OUTAGE***

UPDATE, 3:30pm: This outage has been restored. Thank you!

UPDATE, 2:00p.m.: A contractor hit a guy wire, which snapped up into the wires, causing the outage. The crews are still working on repairs at this time. Thank you for your patience.

11:40am: we have 184 members out of power in the area south of Chugiak High School. We’ve received reports on the cause so linemen will be able to pinpoint it quickly when they arrive on site.

10/22/2026

⚡ Supporting winter reliability. Reducing costs for MEA members.

A new gas exchange agreement between MEA, ENSTAR and Hilcorp is expected to strengthen regional winter reliability and provide approximately $2 million in member savings during 2027–2029, subject to regulatory approval and implementation.

MEA’s winter gas needs remain fully secured. Watch to learn how the agreement works, then read the full announcement and RCA filing: https://www.mea.coop/news/mea-enstar-and-hilcorp-sign-gas-exchange-agreement-to-enhance-regional-winter-reliability-and-reduce-costs-for-mea-members

Join our team! We have offices in Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, Big Lake and Eklutna. Find full job descriptions and app...
10/21/2026

Join our team! We have offices in Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, Big Lake and Eklutna. Find full job descriptions and apply today at www.mea.coop/connect/careers

10/21/2026

***CHICKALOON OUTAGE***

UPDATE, 12:00am: crews continue to work on repairs. The conditions out there aren’t great so we thank you for your patience.

UPDATE, 9:00pm: crews found wire on the ground at 58 mile road and had to cut power to more members. They’re actively working to get it fixed.

8:30pm: our members in Chickaloon and north can’t catch a break this evening, it seems. We’re getting lots of reports of multiple trees on the lines due to the very heavy snow on the trees. We have a crew heading back up to get folks back up and going now. 126 members are currently out.

10/21/2026

***SOAPSTONE OUTAGE***

UPDATE, 7:00pm: crews have gotten all but 40 members back on for this outage. They will continue working until all members are restored. 

5:30pm: we have 347 members out of power in the Soapstone area. A crew is on site.

10/20/2026

***SUTTON CHICKALOON OUTAGE***

UPDATE, 8:00pm: our crews have restored power to all members in this outage. If you are still without power, please report via SmartHub or by calling 907-746-7697. Thank you for your patience this evening as our crews navigated this difficult situation. 

UPDATE, 7:00pm: Crews have all but 490 members restored. They are continuing to work to solve the problem. Thank you for your patience. 

UPDATE, 4:10pm: crews have gotten members up to mile 62 or so back on - 892 remain out as they continue to make repairs.

UPDATE, 3:45pm: crews had to turn off power to avoid a hazardous situation while they were making repairs. There are currently about 1000 members without power in this area. We hope to be able to sectionalize the outage here shortly and get some folks back on. We will keep you posted.

12:00pm: we have 126 members out starting around Mile 67 of the Glenn heading north. We have a crew in the area working on another issue, and as soon as they finish up, they will head to this outage. 

10/20/2026

***SUTTON OUTAGE***

UPDATE, 8:55am: power has been restored. If you are still without power, please report via SmartHub or by calling 907-746-7697. 

UPDATE, 7:00am: the weather is slowing everything down outside but crews are on site and patrolling for the cause of the outage.

4:55am: we have 741 members out of power from Sutton up to the end of our line in Glacier View. We are calling in a crew now to respond.

Eklutna Pumped Storage Hydropower Study - Public MeetingJoin us for a public meeting to learn about the Eklutna Pumped S...
10/19/2026

Eklutna Pumped Storage Hydropower Study - Public Meeting

Join us for a public meeting to learn about the Eklutna Pumped Storage Hydropower Study and how it could support Eklutna River restoration while maintaining hydropower and protecting Anchorage’s drinking water supply. Come see what’s been studied so far, learn about the alternatives being considered, ask questions, and share your feedback.

When: Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Beach Lake Chalet, 17300 S Birchwood Loop Rd, Chugiak, AK 99567
There will be a project presentation beginning at 5:45 pm.

Address

163 E Industrial Way
Palmer, AK
99645

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19077619300

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