Dive Summary:

• Rep. Charisse Millet is wondering if a single utility would be a better solution for Alaska going forward; the idea was brought up during a House Energy Committee meeting.
• Many energy projects are currently stalled as funding is more difficult to come by, but most of the state's utilities are willing to work together to achieve lower costs.
• Golden Valley Electric Association CEO and President Cory Borgeson wouldn't give a direct answer on the question of a unified utility, but did admit there might be savings in a more unified system.

From the article:

Upon further questioning about the seemingly competing projects the state’s putting money into, Borgeson said it will be up to the state if they want to get involved, but he said the utilities are committed to working to lower costs and are looking at ways work together.

Despite that assurance, other committee members expressed frustration that energy prices remain high and that possible projects remain uncompleted. ...