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Sharing lessons from Alaska's microgrids
September 24, 2026
Sigrid Miller examined the economic and cultural characteristics that have enabled successful microgrid development in Alaska
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.
Mapping Alaska's geothermal potential
September 23, 2026
Megan Harvey used GIS analysis to identify untapped geothermal resources across Alaska 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 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."
Webinar on Alaska's thermal building and industrial energy demand
September 22, 2026
The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in September will feature a presentation from Christina Joyce, founder and CEO of Eurotech Ventures, who will address Alaska's thermal building and industrial and district/campus energy demand.
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.
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
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.
