Alaska Electric Light & Power also known as AEL&P is the power utility for Juneau the capital city of Alaska. AEL&P gets their electricity primarily through the Snettisham hydroelectric dam located in an uninhabited region some distance to the south accessible only by boat and seaplane. The General Manager for the company is Tim Mcleod. Founded in 1893 by Willis Thorpe AEL&P is one of the only privately held utilities in the state.