Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska

Chugach Electric Association Brings Affordable, Reliable Energy To Alaska

The Chugach Electric Association was incorporated in Alaska in 1948. A population boom in Anchorage during World War II led to electricity shortages, as local hydroelectric power plants lacked the capacity to meet the increased demand. In fact, in 1947, the city had to resort to using boilers and generating equipment from a wrecked ocean-going tanker to provide almost half of Anchorage Public Utilities’ local power needs, at a high cost. Therefo…