Railbelt Utilities Engage Brian Hickey for Regional Coordination
The five Railbelt utilities have engaged former Chugach executive Brian Hickey as Executive Director of Regional Railbelt Coordination.
Tag: Chugach Electric Association
Dixon Diversion Hydro Project Would Be Alaska’s Largest in 30 Years
The largest hydroelectric project in Alaska for thirty years is moving ahead. The Alaska Energy Authority made the initial regulatory filing for the Dixon Diversion near Homer.
Chugach Adjusts Rate for EV Charging
Regulators approved a rate adjustment meant to encourage fast charging stations by billing only for the energy used, not the high demand when rechargers pour juice into car batteries.
CEO Shakeup at Chugach Electric
An acting CEO is in place after the utility backed out of hiring a permanent successor for the retiring Lee Thibert.
Railbelt Electricity Umbrella Organization Submits Application to Regulators
A consortium of electricity stakeholders, the Railbelt Reliability Council, filed an application seeking formal recognition allowing them to coordinate together.
Chugach Electric Names Hal Halpern as New Chief Executive
A utility executive from Minnesota is taking over at Chugach Electric Association.
Chugach Electric Appoints Member Advisory Council
The Chugach Electric Association board of directors appointed fifteen community members to serve on a Member Advisory Council.
Chugach Electric Seeks Rate Hike, Offset by Cheaper Fuel
Chugach Electric expects a proposed 4.1% rate increase would be a wash for customers, with a net decrease in reducing utility bills thanks to lower costs for natural gas.
Chugach Electric Begins CEO Search
Chugach Electric Association is partnering with JK Executive Strategies to find a replacement for CEO Lee Thibert, who is retiring at the end of April 2022.
Op-Ed: One Year Done, A Look Back at the Chugach Acquisition of Municipal Light & Power
Chugach Electric Association Board Chair Rachel Morse and CEO Lee Thibert look back at the first year after the electric utility acquired ML&P.