A new history began July 1, 2014, when AEL&P -- as part of Alaska Energy and Resources Company -- was acquired by Avista Corp., of Spokane, Wash.

At that moment, the oldest regulated electric utility in Alaska joined with an established and major company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy for eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon.

As we look forward to an exciting future wit  Avista, we do not forget our century of service that began earnestly enough in 1893 with a simple water wheel. Below you'll find some of the major events that took place in our more than 100 years of service. 

The years of AEL&P History

year:  2014

AEL&P Purchased by Avista Corporation

Avista Corporation purchases Alaska Energy and Resources Company and its subsidiary AEL&P for $170 million

year:  2014

Metering & Autopay

• More than 80% of meters read automatically

• More than half of customers using some form of automatic payment

year:  2010

AEL&P Invests More into Avalanche Mitigation

• AEL&P adds avalanche forecaster and technicians to staff

• Daisy Bell Helicopter Avalanche Control System begins service

 

 

year:  2009

Snettisham Towers Destroyed • Lake Dorothy Hydro

• January avalanche destroys Snettisham Tower 3/5

• Lake Dorothy Hydro Project completed, boosts total hydropower by 20%

year:  2008

Avalanche Destruction

April 1st avalanches destroy several Snettisham transmission towers.

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