Holiday tables across Anchorage will shine brighter this season, thanks to the generosity of Chugach Electric. Through its annual turkey delivery, the member-owned cooperative donated 350 turkeys to 11 local nonprofits, helping neighbors share the joy of a complete holiday meal.  

Chugach teamed up with Carlos Tree Service and 3rd graders at Bayshore Elementary School to plant a Sienna Glenn Maple as part of our Tree Line USA certification. During the planting we discussed how trees help with energy conservation, and students took turns shoveling dirt around the new tree.

As a Tree Line USA utility since 1999, Chugach plants a tree at a different elementary school each year to grow community connections and environmental awareness.

Chugach transformed the Chevy Silverado EV’s frunk into a vampire bat for the Arc of Anchorage’s Trunk or Treat fundraiser on September 13. The display was designed to educate members about “vampire loads”—devices that continue to draw electricity even when we think they are off. Hundreds of children and families stopped by for candy and hot chocolate, which was made with power from the EV. Trunk or Treat is an annual fundraiser to support the Arc of Anchorage, which offers comprehensive disability services including advocacy, health support, employment assistance, and behavioral health programs.

The many benefits of electric vehicles were on display at Music in the Park this July. Chugach used the EV truck to power the event, which means you don't have to use a generator. There were over 1,000 people enjoying the music on a sunny evening, and our staff had a great time talking with our members about EVs and other Chugach programs.