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.

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.

Food baskets will be fuller this holiday season, thanks to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. Chugach is continuing its tradition of supporting Alaska families over the holidays by donating 350 turkeys to ten local non-profits. The holiday turkey delivery is underway this week.

Chugach attended the Anchorage Home Builders Home Show at the Alaska Airlines Center the weekend of April 20-21. Chugach employees had a great time interacting with the community and were happy to answer questions and talk about what's going on at Chugach. We are always pleased to get out in the community and connect with members.

Chugach is donating more than 1,600 pieces of computer equipment including desktop computers, monitors, computer arms, and laptops to the Anchorage School District (ASD).