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New engineering professor aims to revolutionize energy solutions for Alaska's remote communities
December 04, 2025
Sreedev Das joined ACEP in August as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering. His work in thermal science is focused on improving energy systems that can withstand the harsh conditions of remote Alaska communities.
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Podcast episode looks at efficient ways to stay cool around the world
December 03, 2025
In the most recent episode of Closing the Gap, Gwen Holdmann explores the concept of passive cooling with three stories of designs that take advantage of natural temperature differences instead of using energy just to make something cold.
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Marine energy project wraps up in St. George
December 02, 2025
A collaborative research effort has wrapped up in St. George, a remote community in the Pribilof Islands, offering new insight into how marine energy could strengthen energy resilience in Alaska's coastal and island communities.
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Revamping ACEP's hydrokinetic testing capabilities
November 26, 2025
ACEP marine energy team installed upgrades to make the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site autonomous, which will allow staff to perform long-duration testing of new technologies without being physically on site 24/7.
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ACEP welcomes solution-forward, policy-passionate ARCTIC program architect Jus Tavcar
November 21, 2025
Jus Tavcar joined ACEP as its ARCTIC program architect in October. He supports program operations for ARCTIC.
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Evaluating fish interactions with hydrokinetic energy devices
November 20, 2025
ACEP's marine energy program's work includes fish interactions with hydrokinetic devices. A collaborative fish research study took place this summer, which focused on understanding when, where and how fish move through the Tanana River in Alaska.
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2026 summer internship application opens Dec. 8
November 19, 2025
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power Summer Internship program will begin accepting applications for the summer 2026 cohort on Monday, Dec. 8.
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Funding opportunity for microgrid project technical assistance
November 18, 2025
The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership, or C-MAP, is awarding time-limited technical and non-technical assistance to help communities and organizations with their microgrid energy systems.
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Developing a soil amendment with Cordova partners
November 17, 2025
Audrey Welsh traveled to Cordova as part of a mariculture project to build a relationship with the community and to collect kelp and silt samples to use for initial greenhouse trials in Fairbanks.
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Recordings of an energy workshop available
November 14, 2025
The recordings of the Business of Alaska Rural Energy workshop are now available.
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New interactive map highlights energy costs across Fairbanks North Star Borough
November 07, 2025
A new interactive web map developed by researchers at UAF gives policymakers and residents a clearer picture of how energy costs affect households across the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
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Kalke brings community-driven energy solutions to the North
November 06, 2025
Tim Kalke joined ACEP as a research faculty member in October. He aims to help build bridges among local energy needs, innovative research and policy frameworks that support community-led change.
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