ACEP news
ACEP contributes to Arctic security discussion
January 08, 2025
ACEP brought diverse perspectives to the discussion on Arctic security at a recent workshop for Arctic Edge, the premier annual Arctic field training exercise between the U.S. and Canada to develop and strengthen homeland defense plans.
New report offers insights into the future of community solar in Alaska
December 20, 2024
A new report by the Alaska Center for Energy and Power provides a roadmap for future developments of community solar.
Marine energy projects receive $1.5 million
December 10, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1.5 million to two University of Alaska Fairbanks' Alaska Center for Energy and Power projects to advance marine energy research and education.
ACEP-ISER project is underway to advance energy data access for Alaskans
December 01, 2024
The Alaska Energy Data Gateway project is moving forward with renewed focus and a strategic roadmap to make vital energy data more accessible to Alaska communities and energy decision-makers.
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
Kenai Town Hall Meeting Jan. 23: Carbon capture, use and storage in Alaska
January 23, 2025
Join ACEP and partners for a town hall discussion on CCUS and learn how Alaska's geology and new regulatory framework has the potential to support diverse carbon storage projects aligned with low carbon development.
Anchorage Town Hall Meeting Jan. 22: Carbon capture, use and storage in Alaska
January 22, 2025
Join ACEP and partners for a town hall discussion on CCUS and learn how Alaska's geology and new regulatory framework has the potential to support diverse carbon storage projects aligned with low carbon development.
Join the Online Arctic Symposium for discussions on energy in the U.S. and Japan
January 15, 2025
Join the symposium for discussions on Arctic research and energy development with a focus on international efforts between Alaska and Japan.
From the Grid
Dispatches from Alaska’s Energy Sector
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.
To be the best utility: Reflections from former AVEC president and CEO, Meera Kohler
October 11, 2024
Providing reliable power service to rural Alaska faces many geographic and economic challenges unique to the far North, including: vulnerabilities to supply chain disruptions, the high cost of diesel fuel, and limited resources to name a few. AVEC, however, has been successful in addressing these challenges through innovative organizational solutions as well as the early adoption of new technologies. Many of these solutions were wrought by former AVEC president and CEO, Meera Kohler.
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.
