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The Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) based at the University of Alaska is dedicated to applied energy research and testing focused on lowering the cost of energy throughout Alaska and developing economic opportunities for the State, its residents, and its industries.
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NEWS
DOE Office of Indian Energy Partners with ACEP to Study Wind-Diesel Systems in Alaska
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy is collaborating with ACEP to support in-depth technical and economic analysis of wind-diesel energy systems in rural Alaska. The resulting report will evaluate the costs and benefits of installing hybrid power systems in Alaska Native villages to alleviate high energy costs by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Join our 2013 Summer Internship Program!
ACEP has several student positions open for research of energy solutions, such as geothermal, hydrokinetics, high voltage direct current systems and wind-diesel hybrid applications. More detailed information can be found in the 2013 Summer Intership flyer or on our Internship webpage.
Apply now to ACEP’s summer internship program! Application deadline is February 28, 2013.
EVENTS
March 2013
ACEP Community Energy Lecture Series
Alternative energy systems in the Yukon Watershed- a look at what's worked and lessons learned.
Speaker: David Pelunis-Messier (Rural Energy Coordinator, Tanana Chiefs Conference)
When: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Where: 6pm - 7:30pm, Blue Loon
February 2013
Biomass Brown Bag Luncheon
On February 19th, 2013, Julie Hagelin and Tom Paragi will be speaking about wildlife concerns with biomass. For more information on these monthly meetings contact Amanda Byrd at agbyrd@alaska.edu.
ACEP Community Energy Lecture Series
What Can We Learn from Energy Development in Iceland?
Speaker: Gwen Holdmann, Director, ACEP
Watch video of presentation
Download resentations:
- Iceland Policy Tour
(Powerpoint | 6.6Mb) - Geothermal Energy Knowledge Economy
(Powerpoint | 94kb) - Iceland Food Security
(Powerpoint | 374kb) - The Karahnjukar Hydroelectric Project
(Powerpoint | 514kb) - District Heating in Reykjavik
(Video WMV | 37Mb)
January 2013
ACEP Community Energy Lecture Series
Which energy project is right for
Fairbanks? An independent look at the numbers.
Speaker: Antony Scott - University of Alaska Fairbanks
Download Presentation (PDF)
Watch Video of Presentation
ACEP’s Biomass Coordinator, Amanda Byrd will again be leading the monthly Biomass Brown Bag Luncheon. January’s topic will feature Bear Ketzler discussing Biomass Opportunities in Tanana and will be held on January 15th at 12:30 p.m in large meeting room in the DNR building off Sportmans Way.
For more information on these monthly meetings contact Amanda Byrd at agbyrd@alaska.edu.
2013 KidWind Design Challenge Begins January 1st!
ACEP is proud to kick off the 3rd Annual Alaska KidWind Design Challenge. This K-12 opportunity engages Alaskan students in a fun, hands-on wind turbine design experience. Students learn about wind energy through designing and constructing their own wind turbines.
ACEP Projects
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Graduate and Undergraduate Opportunities
Our student employees have a unique opportunity to build their skills while solving real problems for Alaska’s communities. Find out more about student opportunities.
