ACEP news
Webinar discusses cybersecurity for Alaska energy utilities
March 14, 2025
ACEP's recent webinar stimulated much discussion about the current and future status of cybersecurity for Alaska energy utilities.
New study examines EV feasibility in rural Alaska
March 12, 2025
A new study sheds light on the benefits and implications of the use of electric vehicles in rural Alaska. University of Alaska researchers partnered with the communities of Kotzebue, Galena and Bethel to find out where, how and for whom EVs can provide benefits.
Igniting interest in weather station technologies
March 11, 2025
A team of ACEP undergraduate assistants working on cyber technology projects recently introduced North Pole High School students to weather station technologies and the concepts behind them.
ACEP leads pan-Arctic research on a global stage
March 01, 2025
ACEP joined leading European and U.S. researchers to identify gaps and needs in Arctic research at an invitation-only summit in Monaco. The need for greater access to and sharing of Arctic research data was a resounding call from the summit.
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
ASEC pre-conference virtual workshop March 4-5
March 04, 2025
Join us virtually for a free workshop on cybersecurity in Alaska's critical infrastructure energy sector March 4-5.
Utqiagvik panel will discuss carbon capture, use and storage
March 03, 2025
ACEP and partners will hold a fourth and final town hall meeting on March 3 in Utqiagvik to discuss carbon capture, use and storage in Alaska.
Update hydrogen ecosystem progress in Canada
February 04, 2025
Greg Caldwell, director of utility hydrogen strategy for ATCO Gas, will present about developments and pilot projects that could provide parallels and inspiration for Alaska.
From the Grid
Dispatches from Alaska’s Energy Sector
What carbon capture and storage might mean for Alaska
February 04, 2025
We are facing evidence that we can't afford to ignore CO₂ and that simply reducing emissions might not be enough to meet climate goals. Carbon isn't just found in the atmosphere or living things. Over 99% of the Earth's carbon is locked away in the rocks beneath our feet. Can we capture CO₂ directly from power plants, industrial facilities, or even from the air itself, and store it permanently underground? This method could become an important new front in our fight against climate change, working alongside efforts to cut emissions.
December 06, 2024
Eleven students from across Alaska came together for a transformative research experience, showcasing their work at the 2024 Alaska Renewable Energy Conference.
Bringing my first solar PV project on-line for my grandfather
November 15, 2024
For decades, solar energy was discounted in Alaska. However, steep decline in solar photovoltaic prices and improved performance of batteries to store excess solar production has led to a mini-boom in recent solar PV deployments in Alaska. Ed Bifelt, founder of Alaska Native Renewable Industries, has been leading the charge for bringing the largest solar PV projects in the state to rural and remote microgrids. This is an excerpt from his chapter in the forthcoming University of Alaska Press book Alaska's Energy Innovators.
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.
