deliver dependable low cost electric power to its members, for their homes and businesses;
improve efficiency of operation and, when appropriate, share generation and transmission facilities with Railbelt utilities;
negotiate fair contracts;
develop cost-effective strategies for replacing old equipment;
help members conserve energy; and,
evaluate and develop renewable energy sources, such as hydro.
In my law practice, I help industry evaluate potential power needs. Demand will increase and there are several potential new energy sources. Chugach missed an opportunity to invest in the Beluga natural gas fields. ML&P seized that opportunity and as a result, its rates are lower than ours. I would like to help Chugach evaluate whether it should invest in energy producing resources and capitalize on business opportunities that could result in lower rates to you.
I have practiced law in Anchorage for 25 years, focusing on environmental permitting and compliance. I am a problem solver. I am enthusiastic about serving on the board and I will make service to Chugach members my highest priority. I ask for your vote.
deliver dependable low cost electric power to its members, for their homes and businesses;
improve efficiency of operation and, when appropriate, share generation and transmission facilities with Railbelt utilities;
negotiate fair contracts;
develop cost-effective strategies for replacing old equipment;
help members conserve energy; and,
evaluate and develop renewable energy sources, such as hydro.
In my law practice, I help industry evaluate potential power needs. Demand will increase and there are several potential new energy sources. Chugach missed an opportunity to invest in the Beluga natural gas fields. ML&P seized that opportunity and as a result, its rates are lower than ours. I would like to help Chugach evaluate whether it should invest in energy producing resources and capitalize on business opportunities that could result in lower rates to you.
I have practiced law in Anchorage for 25 years, focusing on environmental permitting and compliance. I am a problem solver. I am enthusiastic about serving on the board and I will make service to Chugach members my highest priority. I ask for your vote.
Endorsed by ratepayers at CHUGACH RELIABILITY GROUP www.chugach4u.com
Susan Reeves Resume
SUSAN E. REEVES
PERSONAL:
Born July 21, 1948 Longview, Washington
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Reeves Amodio LLC 500 L Street, Suite 300 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Phone: 907-222-7100
Practice concentrated in natural resource law. Extensive experience in permitting, including assessing compliance with federal and state environmental laws and leases; negotiating permits and other authorizations; and interpreting, challenging and presenting comments on developing statutes and regulation. Managed matters related to enforcement, allocation of liability and insurance coverage. Extensive experience before administrative agencies and federal and state courts.
This first question has 3 parts: a) What other boards or committees have you served on; b) What qualities do you think you have that make you a good board member; and c) what was your most significant contribution to that board or committee?
Currently, Chugach generates roughly 90% of its energy from natural gas. The board has advanced a 90/10 to 10/90 vision that would move the Association away from natural gas to alternative energy. Do you support that vision and what actions do you believe Chugach could take to achieve its goal.
Given the time it takes to move from natural gas to alternative energy and the current Cook Inlet gas supply, what are your thoughts on how Chugach should resolve the pending supply issue?
Do you think that Chugach should implement efficiency and/or conversation programs that allow members to reduce their usage? Part B, how would you address the companion loss of revenue to Chugach?
[Comment on time commitment from each board member]. How will you approach preparing for the Board meetings each month? How much of a problem is it to retrieve your preparation packet from the Internet? Are you a frequent user of email?
What is Chugach's most significant employee-related challenge? Or how do you see the workforce changing in the next 10 years. In answering either question, how will we successfully meet the challenge?
I am committed to helping Chugach: 