Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative

Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative, doing business as Uvec, Inc., is a non-profit corporate entity located in Unalakleet, Alaska, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2003. The organization serves the rural Alaskan community of Unalakleet, providing essential electrical infrastructure and energy services to a remote region with challenging geographical conditions. As a tax-exempt organization, Uvec, Inc. focuses on delivering critical utility services to support the local community's energy needs, with a particular emphasis on sustainable and resilient power generation solutions.

The cooperative has been awarded federal grant sub-awards through the Alaska Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs, focusing on critical infrastructure and energy projects. In December 2024, Uvec, Inc. received a $1,057,800.32 grant for the Powers Creek Powerline project, which includes an associated rock berm installation. Another grant of $95,819.35 was awarded in November 2024 for management costs, demonstrating the organization's administrative capacity. Most notably, the cooperative secured a $379,489.93 federal grant for a wind farm feed project, indicating a strategic commitment to renewable energy development in the region. These grants suggest Uvec, Inc. is actively engaged in improving electrical infrastructure, developing sustainable energy solutions, and supporting critical power system enhancements in Alaska's challenging rural environment.