Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP)

How does power generated by solar panels integrate with power distributed by utilities like Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)? Find out this week with host Amanda Byrd on "Energy in the North" as she speaks with Travis Million, GVEA president and CEO about what net metering is, where the power from your solar panels goes, and why it is important to coordinate with your local utility before adding solar panels to your roof. "Energy in the North" explores the importance and opportunities that energy and power provide to the Arctic and northern communities. Listen weekly to "Energy in the North" on KUAC FM 89.9 or at https://lnkd.in/gy7B84w8 on Wednesdays at 7:45 am, 8:45 am, and 5:45 pm! Catch up on past podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gmmFk69Q #ACEP #EnergyintheNorth #GVEA #solarpanels

Ready to learn more about cybersecurity in Alaska's critical infrastructure energy sector? Attend ACEP's free workshop this March! The workshop will cover cybersecurity compliance landscape and regulations and will offer resources for building effective cybersecurity programs. In addition, participants will learn strategies to reduce the cybersecurity risk footprint of energy utilities in Alaska! The workshop will be held via Zoom on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4th and 5th, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM AKT. Register now to attend the workshop at: https://lnkd.in/gZ_gD-6c #ACEP #conference #electricutilities #energysecurity #workshop

The Arctic Energy Forum's energy transition pathway session inspired discussions on the potential for secure and affordable energy solutions! Panelists presented on utilizing local energy resources for off-grid purposes in the polar areas and on energy transition in the transportation sector. Their presentations highlighted the different aspects of sectors for energy transition across the polar regions. The presentations also gave insight into the advantages and disadvantages of various technologies. With no one-fits-all solution available across all the different sectors, a mix of various technologies may have the best potential to foster a feasible, fast and beneficial transition towards clean and locally generated energy. The session, organized by ACEP faculty Magnus de Witt and Hlynur Stefánsson of Reykjavík University, brought together panelists from a variety of backgrounds across the north including Norway, Iceland and Alaska. To learn more about the presentations visit ACEP's website at: https://lnkd.in/g_6ViF4R #ACEP #energy #energytransitions #polarenergy

Dominique Hinds, an ACEP summer intern, worked under the mentorship of Mariko Shirazi to develop and build an inverter controller! An inverter controller helps to regulate voltage, current and power for inverter systems. Inverter systems are responsible for converting sources of electricity from wind turbines, solar cells and battery storage into a form that is appropriate for the grid. “This internship was a pleasant experience for me,” Dominique said. “I was able to apply my knowledge in the fields that I’m interested in to real-world problems.” His work on the inverter controller may aid future efforts to create converter models that are required to accurately represent power system dynamics and converter-dominated power systems! Dominique graduated from UAF with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and is now pursuing a master's degree. To learn more about inverters and Dominique's internship visit: https://lnkd.in/ghnWRJTz @energy #USDepartmentofEnergy Photo by Dominique Hinds/ACEP An example of a microcontroller unit that is responsible for controlling an inverter. #ACEP #summerintern #internship #powersystems

How does ACEP's Workforce Development Program help prepare students to contribute in meaningful ways to the future of their community? Join host Amanda Byrd this week on "Energy in the North" to find out! Amanda speaks about the program with program architect Annalise Klein. Annalise shares how the program is connecting what students learn in the classroom to real-world projects, why energy is important in Alaska, and one of her favorite stories of a previous intern in the program! "Energy in the North" explores the importance and opportunities that energy and power provide to the Arctic and northern communities. Listen weekly to "Energy in the North" on KUAC FM 89.9 or at https://lnkd.in/gy7B84w8 on Wednesdays at 7:45 am, 8:45 am, and 5:45 pm! Catch up on past podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gmmFk69Q #ACEP #EnergyintheNorth #internship #energy

Under the guidance of her mentor, John Haverlack, summer intern Joy Lomelino learned how to create and deploy cybersecurity gap assessments for several small energy utilities in Alaska! A gap assessment contains questions that can help determine an organization's security risk profile. Once an organization understands their current cybersecurity level they can develop a plan for a more secure environment. “The opportunity to get firsthand experience performing gap assessments was really valuable for my own understanding of how cybersecurity protocols look in the professional world," Joy reflected. She also learned about technical aspects of cybersecurity such as installing a firewall and deploying a Wi-Fi hotspot. Joy is a senior at UAF and she is pursuing a B.S. in cybersecurity with a minor in environmental change. Learn more about her internship at: https://lnkd.in/gcXFgm2y @energy #USDepartmentofEnergy #ACEP #summerintern #internship #cybersecurity

Are you passionate about teaching, conducting research and fostering a collaborative academic environment? The University of Alaska Fairbanks is searching for a Mechanical Engineering Assistant (or Associate) Professor! This position will be a joint-appointment with ACEP and the College of Engineering and Mines. As a tenure-track faculty member you will be expected to demonstrate effective communicative skills and a passion for mentoring students. A core part of your position will include supporting the recently established Energy Resources Engineering program within the College of Engineering and Mines. You will also be expected to publish in peer-reviewed journals and secure external funding for innovative projects. Apply today to be part of a team conducting innovative research at UAF! Learn more about this role and apply at: https://lnkd.in/g_ZtTnv7 #ACEP #UAF #faculty #recruitment #teaching #research

The University of Alaska was recently voted as a trustworthy source of information concerning energy supply in a recent poll! 600 registered Alaskan voters participated in the poll and answered a variety of energy focused questions. The poll's main purpose was to test Alaskans on their familiarity and position on carbon capture and storage (CCS). Results from the poll revealed that less than 50% of respondents were familiar with the topic and those that had some familiarity with CCS had split opinions. Other questions in the poll included Alaskans’ perspectives on the affordability of energy and their positions on other energy technologies such as coal and nuclear. When the results were compared to previous polls it indicated that Alaskans across the state feel their energy is becoming less affordable, especially in Fairbanks where the average Fairbanks expends 10% of their household income on electricity and heating. Learn more about the poll at: https://lnkd.in/gn_K_-q9 #ACEP #energy #energysupply #UAF #UniversityofAlaska

Join us this week on "Energy in the North" to learn about solar panels with Eddie Davidson, Vice President for Renewable Energy Systems! Host Amanda Byrd speaks with Eddie about when he first became interested in solar panels, why residential clients are a large part of his business, and how renewable energy is helping Alaska's remote communities. "Energy in the North" explores the importance and opportunities that energy and power provide to the Arctic and northern communities. Listen weekly to "Energy in the North" on KUAC FM 89.9 or at https://lnkd.in/gy7B84w8 on Wednesdays at 7:45 am, 8:45 am, and 5:45 pm! Catch up on past podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gmmFk69Q #ACEP #EnergyintheNorth #solar #energy

The Energy Leadership Accelerator program launched successfully with 20 community leaders chosen from across the U.S. as fellows! Over the next 6 months the fellows will learn what drives culturally and geographically appropriate energy resiliency solutions. The information they share and learn will be brought home with them to help solve energy issues in Alaska, the Caribbean, Hawai'i, and the contiguous U.S. As part of their experience, they will participate in an immersive 10-day Alaska Leadership Lab, featuring in-person workshops, microgrid site visits and dialogues with Alaska energy innovators. The ELA program is dedicated to advancing energy solutions tailored to the unique workforce and technological challenges in remote, islanded communities within U.S. states and territories including Alaska, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawai’i and mainland tribal communities. Learn more about the program at: https://lnkd.in/gFAudkvM ELA is a collaborative initiative led by ACEP and the @RockyMtnInst. The program is supported by the @NationalScienceFoundation’s Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies program. #ACEP #energy #fellowship