In this episode of the Alaska Powerline Podcast, I talk to Alec Mesdag, CEO of Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P) in Juneau. We explore the rich history of Alaska's first electric utility, from its gold rush origins to modern innovations in hydropower. This conversation goes down some interesting side paths as well. Alec is an extremely knowledgeable electric utility CEO, and offers lots of insights in this interview.
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