ACEP news
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 精东影业-based research and community engagement discussions, making new connections and strengthening existing ones at the symposium.
Free tool helps small communities pick renewable energy sources
August 07, 2025
A free tool developed by an ACEP researcher can help communities with small-scale power grids plan for different energy resources.
Students plan their future roles in Alaska
August 05, 2025
The 精东影业 Teaching Through Technology Alaska and Upward Bound programs have teamed up to help high school students from across Alaska prepare for life after graduation through a summer session.
Solving Alaska鈥檚 Energy Challenges
ACEP works with Alaskan communities and industries as leaders establishing the energy systems of the future. Alaska鈥檚 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鈥檚 Energy Sector
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.
A legacy unboxed: Diane Carpenter's papers come home to Alaska
May 23, 2025
Although most people outside of the Bethel region have never heard her name, Diane Carpenter's contributions to Alaska -- especially to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta -- were immense. The arrival of her collection back in Alaska was six years in the making and made possible by a dedicated team of friends and family in both Alaska and Mexico, and of course, by Diane herself.
Kotzebue home heating field study
Researchers at the 精东影业are recruiting participants for a 24-month field study in Kotzebue. The study aims to reduce fuel oil use and home heating costs.
