ACEP news
Extensive progress with tethered turbine technology at TRTS
January 30, 2026
This past summer, ACEP's marine energy team and BladeRunner Energy completed their most extensive field-testing season yet at the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site.
De Witt strengthens Arctic cooperation in South Korea
January 29, 2026
ACEP's Magnus de Witt delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 10th Arctic Partnership Week in Busan, the Republic of Korea in December.
How electric vehicles are doing during Alaska's cold snaps
January 28, 2026
With Alaskans facing a harsh winter this year, many are wondering how electric vehicles are faring in these extreme conditions. Surprisingly, EVs have been performing better than expected.
'Energy in the North' on Indonesia and marine energy in Alaska
January 27, 2026
Upcoming on "Energy in the North" will feature a conversation with Hafsah Halidah on energy in Indonesia and an interview with Ben Loeffler on the recent 11-day unattended testing of the BladeRunner Energy turbine at the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site.
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
Presentation on hydrogen generation with AI
February 03, 2026
The upcoming Alaska Hydrogen Working Group meeting will feature a presentation titled, "AI-driven discovery of H2 generators (ADD-H2)."
Potential role of advanced nuclear in Alaska workshop
January 27, 2026
The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, in partnership with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, is hosting a two-day free virtual workshop focused on the potential role of advanced nuclear in Alaska.
Workshop on scalable natural hydrogen technology
December 02, 2025
The upcoming Alaska Hydrogen Working Group meeting will feature a presentation on Manufactured Subsurface Hydrogen technology for scalable natural hydrogen production.
From the Grid
Dispatches from Alaska’s Energy Sector
Future investment critical for continued energy data access in Alaska
January 20, 2026
Alaska's energy systems are complex, serving large industrial users, military bases and remote rural communities. As demand grows and infrastructure ages, long-term, costly decisions are unavoidable, yet gaps and inconsistencies in energy data have hindered effective planning. The Alaska Energy Data Gateway addresses this challenge by providing a centralized, public platform with validated energy and socioeconomic data for communities statewide. Rebuilt through legislative investment and led by the University of Alaska, AEDG integrates millions of data points into accessible dashboards. The platform empowers policymakers, planners, researchers and residents to guide investments, assess policy impacts and plan Alaska's energy future. Continued investment is needed to keep the data current.
Nuclear energy, reconsidered: What's changed, and why it matters for Alaska
January 16, 2026
For decades, U.S. nuclear power has hovered between promise and practicality, slowed by cost, timelines and public skepticism. Now that balance is shifting and Alaska is becoming an unlikely testing ground. Federal moves to deploy next-generation small nuclear reactors at Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base mark a transition from theory to reality. With safer, smaller designs and growing public curiosity, Alaska faces a pivotal choice about nuclear energy's role in the state's energy future.
Transforming Alaska’s energy future
December 10, 2025
UAF energy center’s internships give students real-world experience in addressing the needs of the state’s electric utilities.
Kotzebue home heating field study
Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are recruiting participants for a 24-month field study in Kotzebue. The study aims to reduce fuel oil use and home heating costs.
