ACEP news
Poll finds University of Alaska the most trusted source for energy information
February 04, 2025
Key findings of a recent poll of Alaskans found that the University of Alaska is the most trusted organization for the public on the topic of energy supply.
Energy Leadership Accelerator launched
February 03, 2025
The inaugural Energy Leadership Accelerator launched with 20 fellows in January. The program is an innovative cross-regional leadership network designed to connect and elevate energy leaders from remote, islanded communities.
Cameron Dolan integrates computer science expertise and love for sustainability
January 31, 2025
Research Engineer Cameron Dolan's knowledge in computer science, experience in developing machine learning models and passion for sustainability all come together in his work.
Closing the Gap: Learn about global and local energy transition
January 30, 2025
Join ACEP Founding Director Gwen Holdmann for a podcast "Closing the Gap," to learn about some of the history and science behind the energy systems we use today or hope to use in the future.
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
Update hydrogen ecosystem progress in Canada
February 04, 2025
Greg Caldwell, director of utility hydrogen strategy for ATCO Gas, will present about developments and pilot projects that could provide parallels and inspiration for Alaska.
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.
From the Grid
Dispatches from Alaska’s Energy Sector
What carbon capture and storage might mean for Alaska
February 04, 2025
We are facing evidence that we can't afford to ignore COâ‚‚ and that simply reducing emissions might not be enough to meet climate goals. Carbon isn't just found in the atmosphere or living things. Over 99% of the Earth's carbon is locked away in the rocks beneath our feet. Can we capture COâ‚‚ directly from power plants, industrial facilities, or even from the air itself, and store it permanently underground? This method could become an important new front in our fight against climate change, working alongside efforts to cut emissions.
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.
Kotzebue home heating field study
Researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are recruiting participants for a 24-month field study in Kotzebue. The study aims to reduce fuel oil use and home heating costs.
