UAF students explore community energy planning in Galena
June 05, 2026
Ten UAF undergraduate students traveled last month to Galena, an off-road community on the Yukon River in western Alaska, for a week-long intensive course on remote energy systems.
UAF students explore community energy planning in Galena
June 05, 2026
Ten UAF undergraduate students traveled last month to Galena, an off-road community on the Yukon River in western Alaska, for a week-long intensive course on remote energy systems.
Norgaard connects research and community in Alaska's energy future
June 03, 2026
Addie Norgaard thrives at the intersection of innovative research and community needs. As a research analyst at ACEP, Norgaard is motivated by work that directly impacts people's lives.
ACEP showcases its research at the Arctic Research Open House
June 02, 2026
The Arctic Research Open House drew more than 660 community members on May 14. See photos for ACEP highlights at the event.
Funding opportunity for remote and industrial microgrid projects
May 28, 2026
The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership is awarding funding to support the development and improvement of microgrids in remote and industrially significant regions.
Air Force cyber operations specialist finds new solutions at ACEP
May 22, 2026
Kjell Olson joined ACEP as an intern in February. Using expertise from his Air Force service, he tries to find practical and efficient ways to integrate technology into everyday life while ensuring systems remain secure, safe and energy efficient.
UAF and NLR extend partnership
May 21, 2026
The 夜色福利 has signed a new five-year partnership plan with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies.
ACEP student among top finalists at national competition
May 19, 2026
Kaarle Strailey, a Ph.D. student working at ACEP, was selected as one of six finalists in the highly competitive PITCHES competition and delivered an invited presentation at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in San Diego.
Energy in the North on electrifying shore power and more
May 19, 2026
The "Energy in the North" episode on May 27 will feature Bri Gabel, the sustainability coordinator for the City and Borough of Sitka, and on June 3, Matteo Kuizenga, an ACEP student researcher.
Hands-on STEM workshop sparks Alaska's future energy leaders
May 15, 2026
George Reising recently traveled to Kotzebue for a hands-on learning day with middle and high school students, where they learned about critical energy infrastructure and ongoing research with the development of practical skills.
Grid Edge team advances energy research and collaboration
May 06, 2026
April was a busy month for the Grid Edge research team, filled with conferences and collaborations on topics ranging from smart energy solutions to agrivoltaics.
June 29, 2026
Okwuchukwu Chukwu will give her M.S. defense, titled "A framework for evaluating the impact of prepaid metering on losses in remote island microgrids: A case study from Alaska"
June 26, 2026
Bigyan Khanal will give his M.S. defense, titled "Maximum power point control of a stand-alone PMSG-based hydrokinetic energy conversion system with battery energy storage."
June 22, 2026
Ben Loeffler will defend his Ph.D. dissertation, titled "Development and field testing of a galloping hydrokinetic energy system."
Presentations on portable micro nuclear reactors and federal nuclear energy priorities
May 26, 2026
The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in May will feature two presentations, one on portable micro nuclear reactors and the other on federal nuclear energy priorities.
Alaska sustainable energy conference May 19-21
May 19, 2026
The fifth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will take place May 19-21 in Anchorage. Join researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and investors from across the world as the energy transition unfolds and emerging technologies advance.
Explore Arctic research at the 2026 open house
May 14, 2026
Discover and interact with innovative research by ACEP and other research programs on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus at the annual Arctic Research Open House on Thursday, May 14.
Presentation on federal nuclear energy priorities
April 21, 2026
The April 21 Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting will feature a presentation and update on the Trump Administration's priorities related to nuclear energy and key initiatives currently underway.
April 01, 2026
Lydia Andriesen will defend her M.S. thesis, titled "Annual Riverine Hydrokinetic Energy Resource in Remote Northern Microgrid Communities: A Case Study of McGrath, AK."
Workshop on alternative and synthetic fuels
April 01, 2026
A free two-day virtual workshop, "Alternative and synthetic fuels for energy and transportation systems," will take place April 1-2, hosted by the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference in partnership with ACEP.
Update on decommissioning Fort Greely nuclear reactor
March 24, 2026
The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting on March 24 will feature an update on the decommissioning of the reactor at Fort Greely.