National Drive Electric Week
Chugach Drive Electric
Anchorage, AK
Sep 29, 2023
Chugach Drive Electric
Anchorage, AK
Sep 29, 2023
| Day: | Friday, September 29, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 6:30 - 8:00 pm AKDT |
| Location: | Anchorage Museum 625 C St Anchorage, AK 99501 |
Event Report
Chugach Electric Association celebrated National Drive
Electric Week with GO EV AK: Growing Ownership of Electric Vehicles. This free
event was hosted at the Anchorage Museum Auditorium on September 29.
- Public and home charging
- Charging impacts on electric bills
- Cost of ownership
- Local and federal incentives
- Cold weather impacts and driving experience
- Future infrastructure plans in Alaska
There were approximately 70 people who attended the event. Each guest received a rechargeable LED lightbulb and a chance to win one of two battery-operated yard tools that were given as prizes.
photo by: Kate Ayers, Chugach Electric On the stage from left to right: Josi Hartley (Alaska Energy Authority), Tim Leach (Launch Alaska), Mark Henspeter (Chugach Electric), Sean Skaling (Chugach Electric) |
Event Description
GO EV AK: Growing Ownership of Electric Vehicles in Alaska
Register for Event
Chugach will celebrate National Drive Electric Week with a forum on electric vehicles. The panel of EV experts will discuss home and public charging, incentives, electric bill impact and cost of ownership, driving experience, and future infrastructure plans in Alaska.
Guests will receive a rechargeable LED bulb (while supplies last) and will have the chance to win an electric chainsaw or an electric string trimmer. Registration is required.
Panelists
- Josi Hartley, Alaska Energy Authority
- Mark Henspeter, Chugach Electric
- Tim Leach, Launch Alaska
- Michelle Wilber, Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Moderator
- Sean Skaling, Chugach Electric
Registered Attendees
There are currently 17 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 1 |
| 2 Models | 3 |
Registered attendees report 26,563 electric miles driven.
