International Battery Substation (IBSS)

International Battery Substation (IBSS) is a 40 MW battery storage project in Anchorage County, Alaska, operated by Chugach Electric Assn Inc. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2024.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
40 MW
40 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2024
EIA plant ID
68611

Where it is

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County
Anchorage County, Alaska
Coordinates
61.1699, -149.9131
Balancing authority
CEA
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Chugach Electric Assn Inc
Primary energy source
Battery
Technologies
Batteries
Status
Operating

Every plant Chugach Electric Assn Inc reports to EIA →

International Battery Substation (IBSS): FAQ

Where is International Battery Substation (IBSS)?
In Anchorage County, Alaska (AK). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is International Battery Substation (IBSS)?
40 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns International Battery Substation (IBSS)?
EIA-860M names Chugach Electric Assn Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as International Battery Substation (IBSS) LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Chugach Electric Assn Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "International Battery Substation (IBSS) LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is International Battery Substation (IBSS) still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.