Energy series celebrates its first year on air
August 26, 2025
Amanda Byrd records ACEP Director Jeremy Kasper at the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site in Nenana, Alaska, for an Energy in the North episode.
ACEP celebrated the one-year anniversary of its radio series, “Energy in the North.” Hosted by ACEP Chief Storyteller Amanda Byrd, the series explores the importance and opportunities that energy and power provide to Alaska and Alaskans.
Featured guests, ranging from utility managers and energy developers to ACEP researchers, interns and community advocates, bring to the show their broad perspectives on energy issues. They share their knowledge about and experience in cities and rural communities in Alaska as well as other parts of the world such as Puerto Rico, Iceland and Australia.
“There are so many inspiring stories in Alaska,” Byrd said.
She noted that showcasing the innovative and creative ways that communities are generating and using energy resonates with everyone.
Amanda Byrd interviews ACEP researcher Erlingur Gudleifsson in Utqiagvik, Alaska, for an Energy in the North episode.
“Everybody uses energy every single day, and understanding where that energy comes from, how the project was developed and what it might offer the community’s residents is truly a human story,” she said.
The series airs weekly on or on Wednesdays at 7:45 a.m., 8:45 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., AKT. Archived episodes are available here.