The Southeast Alaska Power Agency Board named a new CEO during its meeting earlier this month while the need for additional generation remained a central talking point according to a report from Vice Mayor Bob Lynn and Utility Director Karl Hagerman.

The SEAPA Board selected Robert Siedman as the agency's new CEO, pending contract negotiations.

Siedman was appointed as acting CEO at the December board meeting and is set to replace former CEO Trey Acteson who retired from the role at the end of 2022.

Siedman previously served as SEAPA's director of engineering and technical services for the...