2025 Annual Meeting, Election, and Member Appreciation Event

Chugach Electric Association, Inc. members elected one director to the utility’s seven-member board of directors. Election results were announced Friday night, May 30, at the electric cooperative’s annual meeting. There were an estimated 450 in attendance at the meeting, held at ChangePoint in Anchorage.

Three candidates ran for the one open seat on the Chugach Board of Directors to serve a four-year term. Chugach members elected Katherine Jernstrom the Chugach Board of Directors.

In the 2025 election, 10,715 members cast ballots, a voter turnout of 11.98%. Of the members who voted, 10,625 voted electronically or by paper ballot before the annual meeting, and 90 members cast ballots in person at the meeting.

Bylaw change approved

Chugach members also approved a bylaw amendment extending by one month the timeframe during which the annual meeting can be held. It allows an annual meeting to be held within a two-month window instead of a single month, which provides added flexibility, increases scheduling options, and may enhance member participation.

Hundreds turn out for Member Appreciation Event

Prior to the annual meeting, a member appreciation event was held at ChangePoint featuring tours of Chugach’s Southcentral Power Project power plant, bucket truck rides, electric vehicle displays, energy education, and more. An estimated 1,500 people attended the event which was held from 1 to 4 p.m.

Reference documents:

2025 Election Brochure
2024 Audited Financial Statements
2024 Annual Report
Chugach Bylaws
Director Qualifications