Matanuska Electric Association Inc.

Matanuska Electric Association Inc. (M E A) is a non-profit electric utility cooperative located in Palmer, Alaska, serving the Matanuska-Susitna Valley region. Registered in SAM.gov since 2002, the organization is structured as a tax-exempt corporate entity focused on providing electrical services and renewable energy solutions. The cooperative primarily engages with federal agencies through grant programs, particularly those supporting rural energy infrastructure and disaster recovery initiatives. M E A's primary mission involves delivering electricity to its service area, maintaining critical energy infrastructure, and implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that benefit rural Alaskan communities.

The organization has received multiple federal grant sub-awards primarily through the Alaska Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs, focusing on disaster recovery and infrastructure repair. These grants have covered a wide range of critical infrastructure projects, including substation repairs, transmission system pole stabilization, and distribution system damage recovery across various disaster relief efforts (DR 4413, DR 4533, DR 4646). Additionally, M E A was awarded a significant $253,674 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, which will support renewable energy system installations, including solar panels, HVAC upgrades, and building insulation improvements. The grant awards demonstrate M E A's ability to manage complex infrastructure projects, respond to emergency situations, and advance renewable energy initiatives in rural Alaskan communities. These federal grant awards span multiple years, with performance periods ranging from 2020 to 2026, indicating the organization's ongoing role in critical energy infrastructure development and maintenance.