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Newman running for GVEA Board 2021

On the Chena Posted on February 12, 2021 by gnewmanFebruary 12, 2021

I am running for re-election to the GVEA Board of Directors for another 3 year term. In the 5 1/2 years I’ve served, GVEA has made great progress and I’m proud to have contributed. In the next few years, GVEA … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Electric Utilities, Energy, GVEA, utilities

GVEA Board campaign

On the Chena Posted on April 12, 2018 by gnewmanNovember 17, 2018

Update June 12, 2018 – I was elected with a margin of 5 votes. My main opponent chose to go negative on me while ignoring his own record on the board. Sadly, it did affect the vote and I believe … Continue reading →

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GVEA Annual meeting – all members invited

On the Chena Posted on April 28, 2016 by gnewmanApril 21, 2019

The annual GVEA (Golden Valley Electric Association) members meeting will take place at Hering Auditorium, Lathrop High School on May 5. Registration begins at 5 pm and the meeting will get started around 6:30 pm. GVEA is a member owned … Continue reading →

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Mixed Messages

On the Chena Posted on May 8, 2014 by gnewmanMay 8, 2014

A couple of significant reports are out recently with respect to climate disruption. One is from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change with their 2014 report on mitigation. Another is from the 3rd report of the National Climate Assessment Research … Continue reading →

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Oxymoronic “black is white”

On the Chena Posted on March 2, 2009 by gnewmanApril 14, 2014

I’ve often noted the oxymoronic expression “Clean Coal”. It’s why I refer to the DOE/State of Alaska funded “experimental coal fired power plant in Healy” instead of the “clean coal technology” power plant. It may just be less dirty than … Continue reading →

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