Remote energy leaders can collaborate to advance energy projects

The Energy Leadership Accelerator application period is now open.

ELA is a new program that connects energy leaders from remote and islanded communities, including those in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, to advance local energy projects and workforce development.

The program pairs professional development with peer-networking opportunities and is ideal for individuals leading remote community energy initiatives.

The six-month program runs January to June 2025 and offers a blend of virtual learning and peer mentorship, as well as an on-site visit in Alaska. Participants will collaborate on the tools and strategies needed to help their local workforces adopt new microgrid technologies.

The program will culminate in a 10-day Alaska Leadership Lab, featuring renewable energy site tours and expert fireside chats in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kotzebue and Cordova.

Energy leaders looking to drive local, resilient energy futures are encouraged to apply.

The application period is open through Thursday, Oct. 31. Visit the website to apply or fill out a general interest form. For questions, please contact Annalise Klein at asklein@alaska.edu or Pintian Chen at pchen@rmi.org. 

ELA is a collaboration by the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Alaska Center for Energy and Power and RMI (formerly the Rocky Mountain Institute). It is supported by the National Science Foundation’s Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies program.

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