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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exploring Anchorage's geothermal energy potential
September 22, 2026
Declan Goldhawk explored whether geothermal energy could help address the challenge the Anchorage region is facing -- how to meet its heating needs without relying heavily on natural gas.
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Where engineering meets community
September 22, 2026
Ries Tveit worked on a community-driven river energy project in McGrath, Alaska, to learn how locally produced river energy could be used to help meet the community's energy needs.
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Using data to make heat pumps more affordable in Anchorage
September 21, 2026
Allison Bubar studied how heat pumps could help reduce heating costs and natural gas use in Anchorage. Her work brought together data analysis, energy systems modeling and utility economics.
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Turning EV data into insights for Alaska communities
September 21, 2026
To help current and future drivers make informed decisions, Destiny DeLara examined EV use and performance in Alaska to obtain reliable information about how EVs perform in the state's cold climate.
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Energy security for the Aleutian-Pribilof Islands and Mariana Islands
September 20, 2026
Cassandra Paule examined the energy systems of the Aleutian-Pribilof and Mariana Islands, with particular attention to the values and needs of the Indigenous Unangax̂ and CHamoru people who live in these regions.
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Testing a turbine to help remote communities harness river energy
September 19, 2026
To make hydrokinetic energy an option to generate power for rural communities in Alaska, Emma Kehoe worked to evaluate the power performance of the Wadsworth turbine, which has a unique mechanism.
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Developing hands-on cybersecurity training resource for rural Alaska communities
September 18, 2026
As energy infrastructure becomes increasingly digitized, its network and cybersecurity infrastructure must keep pace. Caden Kelly worked to create a portable, hands-on cybersecurity training ground and course materials for rural Alaska communities.
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Legislature recognizes Holdmann for contributions to Alaska's energy future
September 11, 2026
The Alaska State Legislature recognized Gwen Holdmann for her contributions to Alaska's energy future and her leadership in building the center into a statewide resource for energy expertise.
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