Chugach Electric's Beluga Solar Project: A Game-Changer for Alaska

Chugach Electric Association unveils plans for Alaskas largest solar farm, aiming to build a ten-megawatt facility at Beluga Power Plant by mid-2027. The project, which could save 2.8 billion cubic feet of natural gas, is crucial for energy diversification amidst a potential gas shortage. Despite challenges faced by other renewable projects, Chugach Electrics board approved spending for the larger ten-megawatt option, with construction set to begin by July 4, 2026, to secure a potential 40% cost reduction from a federal tax credit. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.