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New guide helps �ֻ�ֱ��ns shape data center conversations

October 11, 2026

As data centers and artificial intelligence raise new questions about energy, water, land, infrastructure, jobs and community priorities across �ֻ�ֱ��, a new report offers a different way to approach the conversation.

New book highlights �ֻ�ֱ��'s rural energy innovators

October 09, 2026

ACEP will host a free event celebrating the launch of "�ֻ�ֱ��'s Microgrid Innovators," a new book about the people and communities shaping �ֻ�ֱ��'s energy future.

Explore energy topics at the �ֻ�ֱ�� Rural Energy Conference

October 08, 2026

Co-sponsored by ACEP, discussions at this year's �ֻ�ֱ�� Rural Energy Conference, Oct. 27-29, will include global conflict and its impacts on local heating and transportation fuel costs and recovering from catastrophic storms.

Energy in the North on energy cost, nuclear microreactor and waste management

October 07, 2026

The "Energy in the North" episodes on Wednesdays in October will feature Nils Andreassen, Nancy Balkus and Jacob DeWitte. The first episode in November will feature Morgan Leon Guerrero.

Apply now: Information systems manager

October 07, 2026

ACEP is inviting applications for the position of information systems manager. Apply by Oct. 13.

Preparing UAF's power plant for the unexpected

September 24, 2026

Anna Beth Icke and Catelin Mo researched how UAF's combined heat and power plant could be restarted following a large natural disaster without relying on the external power grid.

Sharing lessons from �ֻ�ֱ��'s microgrids

September 24, 2026

Sigrid Miller examined the economic and cultural characteristics that have enabled successful microgrid development in �ֻ�ֱ��

Mapping �ֻ�ֱ��'s geothermal potential

September 23, 2026

Megan Harvey used GIS analysis to identify untapped geothermal resources across �ֻ�ֱ�� and explore which resources might have the potential for practical development.

Taking hydrokinetic energy from design to the field

September 23, 2026

Aidan Montague worked on hydrokinetic turbines at the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site, learning the entire process of how an idea becomes something that can be built, tested and ultimately put to use.

Exploring Anchorage's geothermal energy potential

September 22, 2026

Declan Goldhawk explored whether geothermal energy could help address the challenge the Anchorage region is facing -- how to meet its heating needs without relying heavily on natural gas.

Webinar on logistics of microreactor transport in �ֻ�ֱ��

October 27, 2026

The �ֻ�ֱ�� Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting on Tuesday Oct. 27 will feature a presentation by Mariana Low on logistics of microreactor transport to �ֻ�ֱ��.

Webinar on procurement and commissioning for microgrids

October 22, 2026

The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership webinar on Oct. 22 will feature a presentation by experts from the National Laboratory of the Rockies titled, "Procurement and commissioning for microgrids: Requirements, testing and acceptance."

Webinar on microgrid operations

September 24, 2026

The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership webinar on Sept. 24 will feature a presentation by experts from ACEP titled, "Controls and SCADA best practices for microgrid operations."

Webinar on �ֻ�ֱ��'s thermal building and industrial energy demand

September 22, 2026

The �ֻ�ֱ�� Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in September will feature a presentation from Christina Joyce, founder and CEO of Eurotech Ventures, who will address �ֻ�ֱ��'s thermal building and industrial and district/campus energy demand.

Nuclear waste reprocessing presentation

August 25, 2026

The �ֻ�ֱ�� Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in August will feature a presentation and update from Orano's Alexander Hoppes on its nuclear waste reprocessing in France.

Webinar on system integration for microgrids

August 20, 2026

The inaugural Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership webinar on Aug. 20 will feature a presentation by experts from the National Laboratory of the Rockies titled, "System integration for microgrids: Planning to add new generation and storage assets."

Presentation on microreactor deployment

July 28, 2026

Adrienne Schweer with Oklo will discuss their microreactor deployment plan at Eielson Air Force Base during the �ֻ�ֱ�� Nuclear Energy Working Group meeting in July.

M.S. thesis defense - Chukwu

June 29, 2026

Okwuchukwu Chukwu will give her M.S. defense, titled "A framework for evaluating the impact of prepaid metering on losses in remote island microgrids: A case study from �ֻ�ֱ��"

M.S. thesis defense - Khanal

June 26, 2026

Bigyan Khanal will give his M.S. defense, titled "Maximum power point control of a stand-alone PMSG-based hydrokinetic energy conversion system with battery energy storage."

Ph.D. thesis defense

June 22, 2026

Ben Loeffler will defend his Ph.D. dissertation, titled "Development and field testing of a galloping hydrokinetic energy system."