About this Event
Fairbanks and Interior Alaska are at an energy crossroads. Our electrical generation fleet is aging and a new generation must be brought online. The Cook Inlet is experiencing a gas shortfall and GVEA can no longer rely on gas-fired economy energy from Southcentral. GVEA has won federal awards for hundreds of millions of dollars for new batteries and transmission to support solar and wind projects. What are the major challenges and opportunities facing GVEA today? Join Tom Delong, Chairman of the Board of GVEA, for a presentation and Q&A about our energy past, present, and future. This event is free and open to the public.
💡Event: GVEA in the 21st Century
💡Date: Thursday, March 6th, 2025
💡Time: 3:40pm-5:10pm AKST
💡Location: UAF Gruening Building, Room 408
💡Zoom Webinar Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/89560009733
Please join us on Thursday, March 6th, 2025 from 3:40pm-5:10pm AKST in person on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ campus in the Gruening Building, Room 408 or online via Zoom at https://alaska.zoom.us/j/89560009733
🧑🔧About Tom Delong:Tom DeLong has served on the Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) board since 2005 and currently holds the position of chairman. He brings nearly three decades of professional experience from his work at ABR, Inc. – Environmental Research & Services, where he has contributed to environmental research and services. Since 1987, Tom has also owned and operated Tolovana Hot Springs, a remote natural hot spring in Interior Alaska.
A dedicated advocate for energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy, Tom has a particular interest in utility rate design and off-grid solutions. He enjoys designing and building small wind and solar projects to power LED lighting in remote locations.
In his free time, Tom is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, table tennis, and flying. He and his wife, Ann, are proud parents of two grown daughters.
⚡About GVEA:Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) is a member-owned cooperative dedicated to providing reliable and affordable electricity to communities across Interior Alaska. Serving more than 36,000 members, GVEA operates one of the largest service areas of any electric utility in the United States, spanning 5,973 miles of power lines. The cooperative is committed to meeting the region's energy needs while exploring innovative solutions in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
📜About the UAF Department of History:The UAF Department of History is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the past through research, teaching, and community engagement. The department's mission is to explore the complexities of human history, emphasizing the unique perspectives of Alaska and the circumpolar North while connecting them to global narratives. By cultivating critical thinking and analytical skills, the department prepares students to engage with the world as informed and thoughtful citizens.
👐Support the UAF Department of History:Support the UAF Department of History in fostering critical dialogue and academic excellence by making a donation. Your contributions help fund events like this and provide valuable resources for students enrolled in the program. Together, we can inspire the next generation of historians and advance the study of our shared past. For more information or to donate, visit https://engage.alaska.edu/donation-with-cart?fid=XtAAmrCMRh0%3d&fdesc=KEJflrCxhjm%2bjck7LHDuHaGyr5VHK924O46%2bCbNReT0%3d
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gruening Building, 1747 South Chandalar, Fairbanks, United States
