Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) is a private 501(c)(4) non-profit corporation representing 15 member communities and over 8,490 people in the Bering Strait region of Northwestern Alaska. NSEDC is one of six Community Development Quota (CDQ
) organizations in Alaska.
NSEDC maintains a balance between local economic development oriented towards residents of the Norton Sound region and active participation in the distant-water fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. Key to that balance between is the establishment of programs designed to provide immediate benefits to the residents of the region along with the continued pursuit of longer-term investments that provide a stable source of economic strength.
NSEDC Energy Subsidy Information
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors recently approved a one-time energy subsidy of $500 per household, to be applied to the electric utility bill, for residents in its 15 member communities. NSEDC staff and liaisons will soon be signing up households to receive the benefit. The following details how residents can sign up for the subsidy:
Who can receive the subsidy?
• Must be a Norton Sound resident in one of NSEDC’s member communities: Brevig Mission, Diomede, Elim, Gambell, Golovin, Koyuk, Nome, Savoonga, Shaktoolik, St. Michael, Stebbins, Teller, Unalakleet, Wales, White Mountain
• Must have an electric utility account
• For residents whose homes do not have an electric account with the local utility, please contact Paul Ivanoff III at 800-385-3190 or pivanoff(at)nsedc.com
• Subsidy will be applied only to the primary residence
• Only one subsidy will be applied per household or apartment
• For renters whose electric utility bill is included in monthly rent, NSEDC will have a Landlord/Tenant Agreement for the renter and landlord to sign, specifying that the subsidy amount will be credited toward the rent
How do I sign up to receive the subsidy?
Nome (Feb. 2-4)
• NSEDC staff will be present to sign up residents at the Nome City Council Chambers from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, February 2-3; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4. Residents must bring an electric utility bill and a form of identification.
• Nome residents are strongly encouraged to sign up Feb. 2-4, however, sign-ups may be completed at the Nome Joint Utility System office in the Old Federal Building during normal business hours Feb. 6-17.
Unalakleet (Jan. 26-27)
• NSEDC staff will be present to sign up residents at the Unalakleet City Office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, January 26-27.
• Unalakleet residents are strongly encouraged to sign up Jan. 26-27, however, sign-ups may be completed at NSEDC’s Unalakleet office above the Post Office during normal business hours Feb. 6-17.
Remaining Communities (Jan. 26-28)
• NSEDC Community Outreach Liaisons will sign up residents in all NSEDC communities, excluding Nome and Unalakleet, on Thursday through Saturday, January 26-28. Liaisons will determine the time and location of sign-ups. This information will be posted in each community. A list of NSEDC’s Community Liaisons is posted below:
| Brevig Mission: Darla Tocktoo |
Koyuk: Ruby Nassuk |
Stebbins: Atha Foxie |
| Diomede: Andrew Milligrock |
Nome: NSEDC staff |
Teller: Wilma Ongtowasruk |
| Elim: Emily Murray |
Savoonga: Charlotte Kava |
Unalakleet: NSEDC staff |
| Gambell: Tyler Campbell Sr. |
Shaktoolik: Reuben Paniptchuk |
Wales: Joanne Keyes |
| Golovin: Sherri Lewis |
St. Michael: Charlene Austin |
White Mountain: Davis Lincoln |
Please direct questions regarding the energy subsidy to NSEDC Community Benefits Director Paul Ivanoff III at 800-385-3190 or pivanoff(at)nsedc.com.
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