Electric Department

           Mission Statement

              "The mission of the Sitka Electric Enterprise Fund is to provide
               adequate and reliable electric service for all consumers connected
               to the Sitka electric power distribution  system." 

 Christopher Brewton, Utility Director           

Power Supply Status

The current status until further notice is GREEN, energy use is unrestricted.  For more information please refer to the Power Supply Update.

The Electric Department has implemented a color coded Power Supply Risk Level to communicate to the public regarding our current status on Power Generation. The Risk Level will follow the same concept as Traffic Lights, (Proceed/Caution/Stop)

   Red - Stop Using Electric Heat: It is certain that significant supplemental 
   diesel generation will be required this year. Please switch to alternate
   heat source. (Oil, Wood, Etc.)

   Yellow - Caution Using Electric Heat: There is a high risk of significant 
   supplemental diesel generation will be required this year. As a
   precautionary measure please conserve on the use of electric energy.

                            Green - Proceed Using Electric Heat: There is a low risk that significant
                            supplemental diesel generation will be required this year.

   To set up a new account for electric service or make changes to existing service,
   please contact the Utility Office at (907)747-1818 or visit the Utility web page for
   more information.

City and Borough of Sitka, Electric Department

105 Jarvis Street, Sitka, Alaska  99835
(907)747-4000, Emergency number (24 hours a day): (907)747-6634 Fax: (907)747-3208
Business Hours:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.