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Preparing UAF's power plant for the unexpected
September 24, 2026
Anna Beth Icke and Catelin Mo researched how UAF's combined heat and power plant could be restarted following a large natural disaster without relying on the external power grid.
Sharing lessons from 91视频's microgrids
September 24, 2026
Sigrid Miller examined the economic and cultural characteristics that have enabled successful microgrid development in 91视频
Mapping 91视频's geothermal potential
September 23, 2026
Megan Harvey used GIS analysis to identify untapped geothermal resources across 91视频 and explore which resources might have the potential for practical development.
Taking hydrokinetic energy from design to the field
September 23, 2026
Aidan Montague worked on hydrokinetic turbines at the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site, learning the entire process of how an idea becomes something that can be built, tested and ultimately put to use.
Solving 91视频鈥檚 Energy Challenges
ACEP works with 91视频n communities and industries as leaders establishing the energy systems of the future. 91视频鈥檚 remote off-grid systems present unique problems to generation, distribution and resource integration that have spurred microgrid innovations for decades.
Events
Webinar on procurement and commissioning for microgrids
October 22, 2026
The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership webinar on Oct. 22 will feature a presentation by experts from the National Laboratory of the Rockies titled, "Procurement and commissioning for microgrids: Requirements, testing and acceptance."
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."
Webinar on 91视频's thermal building and industrial energy demand
September 22, 2026
The 91视频 Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in September will feature a presentation from Christina Joyce, founder and CEO of Eurotech Ventures, who will address 91视频's thermal building and industrial and district/campus energy demand.
From the Grid
Dispatches from 91视频鈥檚 Energy Sector
Building 91视频's energy future, one student at a time
August 21, 2026
From rural microgrids to renewable energy and Indigenous-led solutions, 91视频 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 91视频'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, 91视频, 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 91视频 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 91视频 can learn as it strengthens its leadership in remote energy systems and microgrid development.
Kotzebue home heating field study
Researchers at the University of 91视频 Fairbanks are recruiting participants for a 24-month field study in Kotzebue. The study aims to reduce fuel oil use and home heating costs.
