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Electrical Distribution Division

The Electrical Distribution Division’s authority to provide Electric service is defined in the Alaska Public Utilities Commission “Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity # 106”. Service is implemented to reflect those responsibilities through Title X of the City of Unalaska’s Ordinances.

The EDD delivers electric service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the City as defined in the Title X Code of Ordinances. The Division is responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining the electrical equipment within the City grid and is composed of two Lineman Apprentices, a Journeymen Linemen and the Lineman Chief.  The Division is responsible for: performing locates for surveys; providing assistance in design and coordination of all capital projects involving electrical utilities; and performing the repair and maintenance of the City’s distribution facilities. Maintenance and installation of electrical apparatus must comply with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards.  

Currently the Electric Division has two 5MVA Substations being served with 10 miles of 35 KV circuit with 30 miles of 35 KV cable.  The sub-stations serve their customers with 17 miles of 15 KV circuit with 43 miles of 15 KV cable. The customer base is served with 981 meters, 181 street lights, 188 transformers, and 127 sectionalizing devices.  To ensure compliance with industry standards, the meters are read monthly and routinely tested for accuracy.