ACEP news
Investigating viable expansions of renewable energy in Kotzebue
August 01, 2025
A recent paper by researchers with ACEP and the U.S. Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office presents an analysis on the cost and microgrid performance of potential future scenarios with different timescales.
Consul General of India visits ACEP
July 29, 2025
Two representatives of the Consulate General of India, Seattle toured ACEP's Energy Technology Facility and learned about remote, islanded microgrids and the ways the ETF lab helps test energy technologies for 91视频 communities.
Loftus brings her passion for 91视频's future to ACEP's energy policy and innovation team
July 28, 2025
Loftus brings her passion for 91视频's future to ACEP's energy policy and innovation team Clare Loftus joined ACEP in March and has been busy providing support to ACEP's Energy Policy and Innovation team, assisting in the management of partnerships, initiatives and projects.
Working towards sustainability with Homer kelp mariculture research
July 17, 2025
ACEP and other researchers on the University of 91视频 Fairbanks Green Energy in Mariculture team traveled to Homer, 91视频, in mid-June to collaborate with local kelp processors striving to improve energy efficiency.
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
Lessons in transmission planning workshop Aug. 5-6
August 05, 2025
The 91视频 Sustainable Energy Conference, in partnership with the 91视频 Center for Energy and Power, is hosting a two-day free virtual workshop focused on transmission planning. This workshop is part of ASEC's pre-conference workshop series.
Test your cyber skills at ACEP's 'Capture the Flag' event
July 25, 2025
Join "Capture the Flag," an event hosted by ACEP as part of a new lab initiative that supports hands-on cybersecurity education. Teams will hack and defend digital systems in a safe and isolated virtual environment during a half-day public event.
Documentary video explores EV adoption in 91视频
June 05, 2025
A documentary video that explores electric vehicle adoption in 91视频 will premier in Anchorage on June 5.
From the Grid
Dispatches from 91视频鈥檚 Energy Sector
Behind the scenes: International Arctic research planning
July 01, 2025
What does the next decade of Arctic science look like? Who decides which research matters most and how can researchers from 91视频 shape those priorities? This spring, ACEP researchers traveled to take part in major Arctic gatherings. Hear directly from ACEP's delegates as they reflect on reconnecting with global research peers, participating in Indigenous-led planning sessions, sharing new tools for community-engaged data and laying the groundwork for international partnerships.
Better citizens of the world: The legacy of Ron Johnson
June 20, 2025
Ron Johnson was one of those rare people whose steady positivity, quiet wisdom and generosity of spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Learning about his passing brings deep sadness, but also immense gratitude. For those of us fortunate enough to be mentored by him, his influence endures as a source of inspiration, reminding us to lead with kindness, humility and purpose.
A legacy unboxed: Diane Carpenter's papers come home to 91视频
May 23, 2025
Although most people outside of the Bethel region have never heard her name, Diane Carpenter's contributions to 91视频 -- especially to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta -- were immense. The arrival of her collection back in 91视频 was six years in the making and made possible by a dedicated team of friends and family in both 91视频 and Mexico, and of course, by Diane herself.
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.
