Electricity for Later: Storage Technology Extends Grid Capabilities
Looking to stabilize and balance their electrical grids, Alaska’s Railbelt utilities are turning to gigantic storage batteries.
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Sustainable Energy: ‘A Model for the World’
As a former teacher, Governor Mike Dunleavy says the goal of his second Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference is for attendees to leave with ideas they didn’t know before.
Op Ed: Chugach Electric Association’s Progress on Clean Energy Goals
Chugach Electric Association is aggressively pursuing new clean energy projects in a manner that allows it to maintain the lowest rates on the Railbelt, supported by new technologies that enhance the potential of existing assets to balance, or integrate, variable clean energy resources.
Railbelt Utilities Engage Brian Hickey for Regional Coordination
The five Railbelt utilities have engaged former Chugach executive Brian Hickey as Executive Director of Regional Railbelt Coordination.
Dixon Diversion Hydro Project Would Be Alaska’s Largest in 30 Years
The largest hydroelectric project in Alaska for thirty years is moving ahead. The Alaska Energy Authority made the initial regulatory filing for the Dixon Diversion near Homer.
Chugach Adjusts Rate for EV Charging
Regulators approved a rate adjustment meant to encourage fast charging stations by billing only for the energy used, not the high demand when rechargers pour juice into car batteries.
CEO Shakeup at Chugach Electric
An acting CEO is in place after the utility backed out of hiring a permanent successor for the retiring Lee Thibert.
Railbelt Electricity Umbrella Organization Submits Application to Regulators
A consortium of electricity stakeholders, the Railbelt Reliability Council, filed an application seeking formal recognition allowing them to coordinate together.
Chugach Electric Names Hal Halpern as New Chief Executive
A utility executive from Minnesota is taking over at Chugach Electric Association.
Chugach Electric Appoints Member Advisory Council
The Chugach Electric Association board of directors appointed fifteen community members to serve on a Member Advisory Council.