Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group

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The nuclear energy sector is evolving with advanced reactor technologies, including proposed deployments in Alaska. Technology, regulatory frameworks, and energy markets are changing faster than they have in decades, raising critical questions while creating new opportunities for Alaskans.

The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group brings together members of the public, researchers and industry stakeholders to investigate advanced nuclear reactor technologies and examine their potential role, benefits, and challenges within the Alaska energy landscape.

Hosted by ACEP, working group meetings include presentations from researchers, industry leaders, and others involved in the nuclear energy sector with time for Q&A and discussion. The working group may also be called upon to provide input on future studies and policy direction. We welcome broad and active participation.

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Lead Researcher(s)

Gwen Holdmann

Reports

Small Scale Modular Nuclear Power: An option for Alaska? (2020)

Microreactors in Alaska (a CED report) (2020)

Small-Scale Modular Nuclear Power: An Option for Alaska? (2011)

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Past events

Small Scale Nuclear Energy: Microreactor Vendors Public Meeting October 13, 2022

ACEP and the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation hosted a town hall energy discussion in October 2022 that featured a panel discussion featuring U.S. microreactor vendors led by ACEP’s founding director Gwen Holdmann, now the UAF associate vice chancellor of research, innovation and industry partnerships. Panelists shared information on their technology and insights on the market in Alaska.

Small-scale Nuclear Reactor Public Meeting September 21, 2022

ACEP and the Alaska Northern Environmental Center hosted a town hall meeting in September 2022 that featured a presentation by ACEP’s founding director Gwen Holdmann, now the UAF associate vice chancellor of research, innovation and industry partnerships. It was attended by at least 140 local residents interested in the energy source and the maturity of the technology.