ACEP student awarded $7,000 renewable energy scholarship
April 24, 2026
Matteo Kuizenga, a junior mechanical engineering student at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and student assistant with ACEP, has been awarded the Larry Bekkedahl Scholarship from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation.
ACEP student awarded $7,000 renewable energy scholarship
April 24, 2026
Matteo Kuizenga, a junior mechanical engineering student at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and student assistant with ACEP, has been awarded the Larry Bekkedahl Scholarship from the Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation.
Lambries turns curiosity into cybersecurity innovation
April 22, 2026
Since joining ACEP as a student assistant in September 2025, Kylie Lambries has focused on securing older power plant computer control systems with very little built-in security, using zero trust principles.
ACEP podcast producer selected for mentorship program
April 21, 2026
Jennifer Pemberton, producer of the energy podcast "Closing the Gap with Gwen Holdmann," has been selected for the 2026 New Voices AMPLIFY Creators program by the Association of Independents in Radio.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and Guam community energy leaders: Apply now!
April 09, 2026
ACEP is accepting applications for the 2026 Energy Leadership Accelerator program, held June through August. Designed for local energy champions, ELA connects remote, islanded communities.
Energy in the North on heating
April 08, 2026
The "Energy in the North" episode on April 15 will feature Alec Mesdag, the president and CEO of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Electric Light and Power on heat pumps as an alternative source of heating.
Recording available: Decommissioning of Fort Greely nuclear reactor
April 06, 2026
If you missed the talk at the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in March, the recording is now available online.
Arctic Dual Hood simplifies energy-efficient ventilation
April 01, 2026
A new ventilation system component developed by engineers at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks and the Cold Climate Housing Research Center is helping indoor air quality in cold climates while saving energy.
ACEP offers paid research experience for science teachers
March 26, 2026
Middle and high school science teachers in Anchorage and Unalaska can apply for a paid, two-summer fellowship connecting educators with university researchers working on real-world energy and climate challenges.
Climate innovation fellow tackles soil health project
March 25, 2026
Since joining ACEP last September as a climate innovation fellow, Audrey Welsh has been tackling an innovative research project aimed at improving soil health using two resources abundant in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ -- kelp and glacial silt.
Energy in the North on solar energy
March 24, 2026
The upcoming "Energy in the North" episodes will feature Michelle Wilber on her research at the edges of the grid and Rich Strömberg on recycling old solar panels for households and businesses.
Presentations on portable micro nuclear reactors and federal nuclear energy priorities
May 26, 2026
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in May will feature two presentations, one on portable micro nuclear reactors and the other on federal nuclear energy priorities.
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ sustainable energy conference May 19-21
May 19, 2026
The fifth annual ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Sustainable Energy Conference will take place May 19-21 in Anchorage. Join researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and investors from across the world as the energy transition unfolds and emerging technologies advance.
Explore Arctic research at the 2026 open house
May 14, 2026
Discover and interact with innovative research by ACEP and other research programs on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Troth Yeddha' campus at the annual Arctic Research Open House on Thursday, May 14.
Presentation on federal nuclear energy priorities
April 21, 2026
The April 21 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting will feature a presentation and update on the Trump Administration's priorities related to nuclear energy and key initiatives currently underway.
Workshop on alternative and synthetic fuels
April 01, 2026
A free two-day virtual workshop, "Alternative and synthetic fuels for energy and transportation systems," will take place April 1-2, hosted by the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Sustainable Energy Conference in partnership with ACEP.
April 01, 2026
Lydia Andriesen will defend her M.S. thesis, titled "Annual Riverine Hydrokinetic Energy Resource in Remote Northern Microgrid Communities: A Case Study of McGrath, AK."
Update on decommissioning Fort Greely nuclear reactor
March 24, 2026
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting on March 24 will feature an update on the decommissioning of the reactor at Fort Greely.
Seminar on iterative turbine deployment for river energy
March 04, 2026
Ben Loeffler will give a talk, titled "BladeRunner iterative deployments at the Tanana River Test Site."
Discussion on nuclear waste management
February 24, 2026
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Nuclear Energy Working Group will launch its first 90-min meeting this month, featuring presentations on nuclear waste management.
Presentation on hydrogen generation with AI
February 03, 2026
The upcoming ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Hydrogen Working Group meeting will feature a presentation titled, "AI-driven discovery of H2 generators (ADD-H2)."