$26.3 million port electrification project delivers cleaner, quieter shore power to Whittier

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), Chugach Electric Association, Inc., and Carnival Corporation today announced continued progress on the Whittier Shore Power Project, a port electrification investment that enables cruise ships calling on Whittier to plug into shore‑based electrical power instead of operating diesel generators while docked. Crews are actively constructing the project, with operations expected to begin in spring 2027.

As part of the continued effort to connect with members and provide important information about Chugach, we hosted a Town Hall at the BP Energy Center on March 24. About 40 Chugach members attended the event, which featured a welcome from Board Chair Mark Wiggin, an update on priorities and accomplishments from CEO Arthur Miller, and a question/answer session with the executive team. Watch a recording of the event here.

The Cooper Lake Hydropower Project Interagency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 13.