ACEP news
Agrivoltaics research under the midnight sun
August 29, 2025
During this summer's growing season, the UAF research team studied how crops and native vegetation grow between rows of solar panels in Alaska's unique subarctic climate at an 8.5-MW solar farm in Houston, Alaska.
Energy series celebrates its first year on air
August 26, 2025
ACEP celebrated the one-year anniversary of its radio series, "Energy in the North." The series explores the importance and opportunities that energy and power provide to Alaska and Alaskans
Vehicle-integrated heat pumps discussed at international EV conference
August 14, 2025
ACEP's Grid Edge research team members were among more than 3,700 attendees at EVS38 in Gothenburg, Sweden in June, giving a presentation on heat pumps and having in-depth conversations about EVs in extreme cold climates.
ACEP discusses sustainable circumpolar North at Arctic Encounter 2025
August 13, 2025
ACEP members were present at the symposium, serving on a panel on UAF-based research and community engagement discussions, making new connections and strengthening existing ones at the symposium.
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
Lessons in transmission planning workshop Aug. 5-6
August 05, 2025
The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, in partnership with the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, is hosting a two-day free virtual workshop focused on transmission planning. This workshop is part of ASEC's pre-conference workshop series.
Test your cyber skills at ACEP's 'Capture the Flag' event
July 25, 2025
Join "Capture the Flag," an event hosted by ACEP as part of a new lab initiative that supports hands-on cybersecurity education. Teams will hack and defend digital systems in a safe and isolated virtual environment during a half-day public event.
Documentary video explores EV adoption in Alaska
June 05, 2025
A documentary video that explores electric vehicle adoption in Alaska will premier in Anchorage on June 5.
From the Grid
Dispatches from Alaska’s Energy Sector
Energy use in the emerging kelp industry: Reflections from Kodiak
August 26, 2025
As kelp farming grows each year, farmers, processors and researchers are innovating new ways for this industry to be regenerative and independent of fossil fuels. ACEP summer intern Emma Kehoe visited Kodiak Island to explore this environmentally conscious industry further and learn from farmers themselves about the electric equipment they need. Born and raised in Talkeetna, Kehoe has seen the impacts of strong communities who work together. Through her internship work and her visit with the kelp farmers, she has seen another developing community -- researchers, farmers and engineers working together to build a sustainable kelp industry for the better.
Behind the scenes: International Arctic research planning
July 01, 2025
What does the next decade of Arctic science look like? Who decides which research matters most and how can researchers from Alaska shape those priorities? This spring, ACEP researchers traveled to take part in major Arctic gatherings. Hear directly from ACEP's delegates as they reflect on reconnecting with global research peers, participating in Indigenous-led planning sessions, sharing new tools for community-engaged data and laying the groundwork for international partnerships.
Better citizens of the world: The legacy of Ron Johnson
June 20, 2025
Ron Johnson was one of those rare people whose steady positivity, quiet wisdom and generosity of spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Learning about his passing brings deep sadness, but also immense gratitude. For those of us fortunate enough to be mentored by him, his influence endures as a source of inspiration, reminding us to lead with kindness, humility and purpose.
Kotzebue home heating field study
Researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are recruiting participants for a 24-month field study in Kotzebue. The study aims to reduce fuel oil use and home heating costs.
