RACHEL & PENNY
for Chugach Electric Association Board of Directors
Declining Inlet gas. Volatile energy markets. Fast-changing technologies.
Two seats are open on the Chugach Electric Association board this spring. CEA has made thoughtful decisions to position us well.
But success is not guaranteed.
Make your vote count before May 29 with proven leaders for a clean, reliable, and affordable future for Chugach families.
DIVERSIFYING OUR ENERGY
DIVERSIFYING OUR ENERGY
Chugach has achieved the lowest rates on the Railbelt. But declining Cook Inlet gas, unstable global markets, and continued inflation require experienced leadership to keep costs contained.
With smart diversification, we can prioritize low-cost and clean Alaska resources that reduce our dependency on volatile, faraway energy. This keeps our energy dollars working here at home, supporting Alaskan revenue and jobs.
STABILIZING
GAS SUPPLY
40% of our Cook Inlet gas supply comes from Hilcorp, with a contract expiring in 2028. Abruptly declining Inlet gas reserves could place us at significant dependency on imported LNG and volatile global prices to keep the lights on.
It's vital that Chugach Electric carefully manage our Beluga River Unit gas resource and secure imported LNG options that stabilize our near-term future but give us time to develop more diverse local alternatives.
Under Rachel's service on the CEA board, Chugach has beaten efficiency goals and production expectations for the Beluga River Unit.
A RESILIENT ECONOMY
Growing our own local and clean Alaska sources helps lower costs, strengthen Anchorage business competitiveness, and attract new businesses, employers, and investment to our community.
EXPERIENCE FOR GOVERNANCE
Rachel and Penny bring 25+ combined years of board experience, with organizational leadership, fiduciary oversight, and strategic planning expertise.
Rachel has served on the Chugach Electric Association Board for eight years, including service as Chair and Treasurer.
We are ready to serve Chugach members on day one.
MEET RACHEL MORSE
View Rachel's accomplishments on the CEA board, vision, and story at
For 25 years, I've brought nonprofit services to life for Alaska, working roles from Executive Director of a wild bird rehabilitation center to Assistant Vice Chancellor in Alumni Relations at UAA, grants writer for Alaska Public Media, and Development Director of a statewide social services organization.
Today, I work as Senior Director for Operations at the Alaska Municipal League, which serves to strengthen local governments in Alaska.
Over the past eight years, I've served as Chugach Electric Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer. I've represented Alaska on the National Rural Electric Cooperative regional policy board and am currently the 1st Vice President of the Northwest Public Power Association.
I'm a graduate of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Director Gold Certification program and hold an MS in Forestry and Natural Resources from Purdue University and an MBA from the UAA.
My husband and I have raised three great kids here in Anchorage, love hiking and national parks, and the occasional game of competitive Scrabble.
MEET PENNY GAGE
View Penny's full vision and story at
I grew up in Pelican and Sitka and I'm Tlingit (Suḵteeneidí, Raven Dog Salmon clan) with deep roots in Southeast Alaska. I've lived in Anchorage for over a decade, where my husband and I are raising our two young children.
After graduating from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, I served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Nicaragua, an experience that shaped how I think about communities, infrastructure, and what it means when basic services fail the people who depend on them. I went on to earn a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, and have spent the years since working at the intersection of energy policy, economic development, and infrastructure investment across Alaska and the Arctic.
Today I serve as Chief Policy and Partnerships Officer at Launch Alaska, where I work every day to help new energy and infrastructure technologies deliver real benefits to Alaskans. I also am a current Fulbright Arctic Initiative scholar, researching industrial development and clean energy infrastructure in northern Sweden.
I've served on multiple boards, including the Anchorage Museum, The Nature Conservancy Alaska Chapter, and my local North Star Community Council, and I understand what serious fiduciary oversight looks like. I bring discipline and commitment to everything I do.
Public service has always been part of how I give back to Alaska and my community. Serving on the Chugach Electric Association board would be a privilege.
YOUR VOTE.
THE CHUGACH ELECTRIC
YOU WANT TO SEE.
Voting in the 2026 Chugach Electric Annual Election runs from April 29 to May 29.
Everyone who pays a bill to Chugach can vote.
The Chugach member in your household will receive an email sharing their voting link and passcode.
If you don't see an email, check your spam folder.
Chugach's 2026 election site with additional information is available here.
Questions about voting? Call Survey & Ballot Systems, the election administrator: 866-909-3549