Sustainability is Chugach's business management philosophy and an integral part of the cooperative. Guided by Chugach’s vision to responsibly develop energy resources to build a clean, sustainable future, Chugach carries out its mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices.

Chugach approaches sustainability using the triple bottom line framework of serving the planet (environment), the people (social), and the overall performance (governance) of the organization. Operating the electric utility in a sustainable manner is important to the long-term success of Chugach, to the health and well-being of its employees and members, the community, and the environment. 

In 2022, the Strategic Plan identified a goal of reducing Chugach’s carbon intensity, from a 2012 baseline year, by at least 35% by 2030, and by at least 50% by 2040, provided there is not a negative material impact to electric rates or reliability.

At the end of 2023, Chugach decreased its carbon intensity by 28% from the 2012 baseline year. 

Chugach supports lowering community carbon emissions and offers incentive programs to promote the adoption of beneficial electrification. Members will see reduced energy costs as a result of switching from on-site fossil fuel to electric powered tools and devices.

Chugach educates members about energy use and the advantages of energy conservation and efficiency. Member energy efficiency efforts have proven to be successful and are a large contributor to Chugach’s average load decline of one percent per year.