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Curiosity leads Kuizenga to renewable energy research at ACEP
August 22, 2026
A UAF junior mechanical engineering student, Matteo Kuizenga works on a variety of renewable energy projects as a student assistant at ACEP, putting his curiosity, love of mathematics and desire to make a difference in his community into practice.
Bond highlights Alaska's energy future and history at IEEE conference
August 13, 2026
Bax Bond of the Alaska Center for Energy and Power highlighted both the future and history of Alaska’s energy systems during two presentations at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society General Meeting in Montreal, Canada in July.
Energy in the North on a defense forum and geothermal energy research
August 13, 2026
The "Energy in the North" episodes will feature Brittany Smart on the Alaska Defense Forum on Aug. 19 and Declan Goldhawk on geothermal energy research on Aug. 26.
UAF leads AI project to strengthen Alaska's rural power grids
August 11, 2026
A new energy research project led by the 鶹 Fairbanks has received a $725,000 award from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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
Webinar on microgrid operations
September 24, 2026
The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership webinar on Sept. 24 will feature a presentation by experts from ACEP titled, "Controls and SCADA best practices for microgrid operations."
Nuclear waste reprocessing presentation
August 25, 2026
The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in August will feature a presentation and update from Orano's Alexander Hoppes on its nuclear waste reprocessing in France.
Webinar on system integration for microgrids
August 20, 2026
The inaugural Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership webinar on Aug. 20 will feature a presentation by experts from the National Laboratory of the Rockies titled, "System integration for microgrids: Planning to add new generation and storage assets."
From the Grid
Dispatches from Alaska’s Energy Sector
Building Alaska's energy future, one student at a time
August 21, 2026
From rural microgrids to renewable energy and Indigenous-led solutions, Alaska students explored how communities can shape their energy future. Through field experiences, storytelling and hands-on projects, they connected technology with local knowledge and values, discovering that the next chapter of Alaska's energy story may be theirs to write.
Strengthening long-term energy resilience: Lessons from Cordova
July 31, 2026
What does it take to keep an isolated microgrid resilient for the long term? In Cordova, Alaska, the answer extends beyond hydropower and infrastructure to the people who operate, improve and sustain the system. Daisy Huang and George Reising share lessons from a community where innovation, local partnerships and workforce development are shaping the future of energy resilience.
What can Alaska learn from Iceland's geothermal success?
July 20, 2026
People around the world know Iceland for its geothermal energy. But what if its greatest energy asset is the knowledge built alongside it? ACEP researcher Eli Gudleifsson explores how decades of learning by people -- communities, engineers, researchers and policymakers -- fueled Iceland's success and what Alaska can learn as it strengthens its leadership in remote energy systems and microgrid development.
Kotzebue home heating field study
鶹ers at the 鶹 Fairbanks are recruiting participants for a 24-month field study in Kotzebue. The study aims to reduce fuel oil use and home heating costs.
