November

Kodiak raises latest Wind for Schools turbine

The Kodiak Island School District last week installed the state’s seventh school-based wind turbine as part of the Wind for Schools program. Read full story

October

Are you interested in geology? Thermochronology? Thermal history of Pilgrim Hot Springs?
Take advantage of this great Undergraduate Research Opportunity! See document for detailed information.

August

New Research Briefings

• Small Scale Modular Nuclear Power: An option for Alaska
• Economic Analysis of Propane Distribution to Rural Communities in Interior Alaska
• Stranded Renewable Energy Resources of Alaska

(PDFs available for download )

July

“A Comparative Analysis of Two Natural Gas Projects”, a Graduate Thesis by Ed King’s, is available for download in PDF format.

June

Stranded Renewable Energy Resources of Alaska Report

Alaska is home to significant renewable energy resources. Geothermal, wind, tidal, wave, hydro and even solar and biomass resources have the theoretical potential to not only meet the majority of Alaska’s in-state energy needs, but also provide tremendous economic and strategic opportunities for the State and the Nation. Despite the many opportunities for developing these resources, there are also significant barriers. Foremost among these challenges is the fact that many of Alaska’s renewable energy resources are stranded. Read this report in full.

May

Congratulations to the 2012 KidWind Challenge Winners!

This year's competition saw 22 team competing from throughout Alaska.  The students continue to amaze and inspire us and our judges were impressed by the level of competition and the enthusiasm for the program.  Find more information and winning teams here.

February

• New Energy Technology Facility opens for business.

JUNE

• Report shows heat pumps economically viable in Alaska
  
  
• GSHP report released
  ACEP in conjunction with the Cold Climate Housing Research Center completed the report, Ground Source Heat Pumps in Cold Climates, covering the current state of the Alaska industry, a review of literature, preliminary economic assessment and recommendations for future research. The report can be downloaded from our publication database.
  Read more about it in the Newsminer.

MAY

• ACEP groundbreaking

APRIL

• ACEP released the RFP for the temperature gradient hole drilling planned this summer at Pilgrim Hot Springs. Solicitation information can be found here.
  

MARCH

• Alaska has considered nuclear power options

FEBRUARY

• Haines KidWind video
  
  
• Energy Unit Teaches Elementary Students About Power Possibilities
  Watch the video »
  

JANUARY

• ACEP awarded FCVB's Meeting Amassadors of the Year
   
• ACEP's director Gwen Holdmann makes the "Top 40 under 40" list
   
• Why nuclear energy is on hold for Alaska

DECEMBER

• Nenana may be getting experimental in-river power turbine
  
   
• Wind energizes middle school students
  
  
• Coast Guard wind turbine powers up student engineers

OCTOBER

• Wind turbine installed at Coast Guard station
  
  
• Preliminary study evaluates wind systems

SEPTEMBER

• Catching the Wind

• Underwater turbine deemed a success; technology may be used in Alaska

• Kodiak High School advocates wind turbine project

JUNE

• Bradley Hilltopics - Energy stars
   
• Wind farm could produce cheaper power, GVEA says

MAY

• No easy path: Report outlines costs, methods of renewable energy conversion

APRIL

• Report: Wood, wind could help meet rural Alaska energy needs
   
• Hensley: Do-it-yourself rural energy is needed
   
• Galena to get community greenhouse
  
  
• Polar explorer and musher Will Steger to visit Fairbanks
   
• Research teams roll up their sleeves at Pilgrim Hot Springs (front page & p. 16)

MARCH

• Alaska green energy bill touts financial incentives
   
• Analyst says Alaska could need income tax
  
  
• Many 'little' women attend Science Day

FEBRUARY

• Officials scrutinize Alaska Sustainable Energy Act
  
  
• Alaska students sign on to wind energy program  

JANUARY

• Science for Alaska 2010 Lecture Series - New Energy for Alaska Communities
   
• Expert to discuss future of energy in Alaska
  
  
• Experimental energy bill draws praise
   
• Sen. Begich says more stimulus funds are coming to Alaska
  
  
• ACEP to Lead Alaska Wind for Schools Program
   
• Wind for Schools Program Adds Funding in Five States
   
• DOE/NREL Select Five Additional States to Recieve $60K for Wind for Schools Project
  
  
  

DECEMBER

• Alaska sees jump in coal exports
  
  
• UAF grant will help geothermal exploration
   
• Wind turbines beginning to energize Alaska
  
  

NOVEMBER

• UAF grant to study hot springs near Nome
  
  
• UAF lands $4.6 million for geothermal research
  
  
• UAF gets $4.6 million for geothermal research
  
  
• ACEP awarded $4.6 million for geothermal study
  
  
• Windmill to help students learn about energy
  
  
• Alaska’s Wind for Schools program to launch
  
  

OCTOBER

• Julie Estey meets Charlie O’Toole in the morning show on 970 AM KFBX newsradio.
  Listen here »
   
• Recovery Act Awards Alaska $15 million for Geothermal
  Projects
  
  

SEPTEMBER

• UAF Chancellor’s Report
  

AUGUST

• Sen. Lisa Murkowski hosts energy meeting
  
  
• Alaska energy center director lives off the grid
  
  

JULY

• Holdmann to serve as director of ACEP
   

JUNE

• Friends of Pilgrim Hot Springs meet with CBNA administrator
   
• Lawmakers discuss energy issues with Fairbanks folks
   
• Alaska lawmakers debate override of Palin's stimulus money veto
   
• Tanana Chiefs Conference, Alaska Center for Energy and Power study rural energy solutions
   

MAY

• Experts call for comprehensive state energy plan
   
• 200 attend state's first renewable energy conference
  
  
• Lawmakers tour Alaska to garner input on energy plans 
   
  

APRIL

• Bringing alternative energy to life
  
  
• Bond plan pitched for UAF energy building
  
  
• University of Alaska regents authorize new energy research building at UAF
   
• University Board of Regents committee recommends research center

MARCH

• College to offer renewable energy program
   
• Alaska legislators prepare to grapple with power problems

FEBRUARY

• Joint Special Committees on Energy -  Work Session: Comprehensive Energy Plan Presentation
  Listen here »

• Senate Special Committee on Energy - Overview: Biomass Energy in Alaska
  Listen here »
  
  
• In river generator may give Bush power alternative
  
  

JANUARY

• Senate Special Committee on Energy - Overview: Geothermal Energy in Alaska
  Listen here »
   
• University pushing for energy center
  
  
• Plans emerge for $30 million energy technology and research building at UAF
  
  

• Gwen Holdmann meets Charlie O’Toole in the morning show on 970 AM KFBX newsradio.
  Listen here »

  
  
  
  
  

• UAF powering up alternative energy tech office