ACEP news
Book explores Indigenous values through science, poetry and stories
February 26, 2025
Indigenous value systems are fundamental to Indigenous knowledge systems and cultures. A new book explores these value systems through science, poetry and stories. The authors include ACEP's Leasi Vanessa Lee Raymond.
Luke Woodhouse brings together passion for engineering, conservation and the outdoors at ACEP
February 24, 2025
Luke Woodhouse joined ACEP as a research professional for its marine energy program.
Inspiring experience on grid edge technologies
February 22, 2025
Michelle Wilber, Beneficial and Equitable Electrification lead at ACEP, recently had an inspiring experience on grid edge technologies at the 2025 IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference and Expo.
Kristen Watkins applies a holistic approach to energy research
February 14, 2025
Kristen Watkins, an Arctic energy transitions research fellow, is passionate about keeping our environment from harm and is excited by the prospect of furthering energy research in Alaska.
Solving Alaska’s Energy Challenges
ACEP works with Alaskan communities and industries as leaders establishing the energy systems of the future. Alaska’s remote off-grid systems present unique problems to generation, distribution and resource integration that have spurred microgrid innovations for decades.
Events
ASEC pre-conference virtual workshop March 4-5
March 04, 2025
Join us virtually for a free workshop on cybersecurity in Alaska's critical infrastructure energy sector March 4-5.
Utqiagvik panel will discuss carbon capture, use and storage
March 03, 2025
ACEP and partners will hold a fourth and final town hall meeting on March 3 in Utqiagvik to discuss carbon capture, use and storage in Alaska.
Update hydrogen ecosystem progress in Canada
February 04, 2025
Greg Caldwell, director of utility hydrogen strategy for ATCO Gas, will present about developments and pilot projects that could provide parallels and inspiration for Alaska.
From the Grid
Dispatches from Alaska’s Energy Sector
What carbon capture and storage might mean for Alaska
February 04, 2025
We are facing evidence that we can't afford to ignore COâ‚‚ and that simply reducing emissions might not be enough to meet climate goals. Carbon isn't just found in the atmosphere or living things. Over 99% of the Earth's carbon is locked away in the rocks beneath our feet. Can we capture COâ‚‚ directly from power plants, industrial facilities, or even from the air itself, and store it permanently underground? This method could become an important new front in our fight against climate change, working alongside efforts to cut emissions.
December 06, 2024
Eleven students from across Alaska came together for a transformative research experience, showcasing their work at the 2024 Alaska Renewable Energy Conference.
Bringing my first solar PV project on-line for my grandfather
November 15, 2024
For decades, solar energy was discounted in Alaska. However, steep decline in solar photovoltaic prices and improved performance of batteries to store excess solar production has led to a mini-boom in recent solar PV deployments in Alaska. Ed Bifelt, founder of Alaska Native Renewable Industries, has been leading the charge for bringing the largest solar PV projects in the state to rural and remote microgrids. This is an excerpt from his chapter in the forthcoming University of Alaska Press book Alaska's Energy Innovators.
Kotzebue home heating field study
Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are recruiting participants for a 24-month field study in Kotzebue. The study aims to reduce fuel oil use and home heating costs.
