https://solarexaminer.com/tags/regulatory-commission-of-alaska/Recent content in Regulatory Commission of Alaska on Solar ExaminerHugoen-usSolar ExaminerSun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/alaska-electricity-rate-changes-2026/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://solarexaminer.com/posts/alaska-electricity-rate-changes-2026/<p>Alaska does not have a statewide answer to the October 1 question. Each utility has its own schedule, and the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) reviews them one at a time. We found no base rate change on October 1, 2026.</p> <p>This article covers Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) and Chugach Electric Association. It does not cover Matanuska Electric, Homer Electric, Alaska Electric Light &amp; Power or rural utilities.</p> <h2 id="quick-summary">Quick Summary</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Utility</th> <th>Area</th> <th>Latest base rate action</th> <th>Status</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>GVEA</td> <td>Fairbanks and Interior</td> <td>7.4% interim increase from Jan. 15, 2026</td> <td>Refundable; case under review through February 2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chugach Electric</td> <td>Anchorage area</td> <td>Permanent rates effective Feb. 1, 2025</td> <td>In effect</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="golden-valley-electric">Golden Valley Electric</h2> <p>GVEA filed a rate case in December 2025 after holding community meetings that October. The RCA approved a 7.4% interim and refundable increase, effective January 15, 2026.</p>