Alaska Center for Energy and PowerAt A Glance · 2012

UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. © January 2012.

Overview

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Testing

Facilities

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Projects

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Partners

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Students

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Education

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Outreach

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Advisors

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Affiliates

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ACEP is housed under the Institute of Northern Engineering and College of Engineering and Mines at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. © January 2012.

ACEP conducts applied energy research to enable practical, cost-effective, and innovative solutions for Alaska’s energy challenges for the benefit of its residents, communities and businesses.

ACEP Values

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ACEP Mission

Pragmatism

We seek solutions that make both technical and economic sense for Alaska.

Integrity

Integrity and quality in our research are our most critical assets’

Teamwork

ACEP works as a team with people from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of expertise to fully understand and address challenges.

Agility

We can quickly assemble skilled research teams in a wide array of subjects by tapping a wide range of existing expertise among our partners inside and outside the university.

Professionalism

ACEP’s client-driven culture demands efficient project management, performance metrics and a corresponding tracking and reporting system, and rapid dissemination of results.

An eye to the future

Through relevant research, outreach and workforce development, we are helping build the future of energy in Alaska.

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APPlIEd ENErGy rESEArCh FOr AlASkA ANd bEyONdACEP Overview

Priorities Community Energy SolutionsCreating affordable, reliable energy solutions for communities, especially in rural Alaska where diesel fuel and energy failures come at a high cost.

Powering the EconomyInvestigating the development of stranded energy resources and remote energy systems to benefit in-state industries that spur economic growth.

The Energyfield of the FutureDeveloping innovative uses for existing fossil fuel infrastructure and researching options for carbon sequestration, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and smart field operations within existing production fields.

Products InformationACEP minimizes risk by providing decision makers with objective, accurate and reliable information to allow them to make informed, cost-effective, and pragmatic energy decisions for Alaska.

TechnologyACEP tests and develops new technologies that can address Alaska’s energy challenges.

Prepared, Professional WorkforceACEP educates the workforce of tomorrow by involving students in critical research roles, and through our extensive outreach efforts focused on young Alaskans.

The Alaska Center for Energy and Power is an applied energy research program based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

With over 25 affiliated faculty, 14 dedicated staff, and a wide range of established partnerships, ACEP can quickly assemble a high-caliber research team to address key questions facing Alaska, the nation, and the world.

“ACEP has been a key partner for energy projects in our region. Their accessibility, knowledge and professionalism in exploring energy options—whether large or small—has been very helpful and we appreciate their efforts.” Paul Ivanoff III, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation

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APPlIEd ENErGy rESEArCh FOr AlASkA ANd bEyONd

ACEP projects span a broad

range of renewable and fossil

energy technologies, from small

community resource assessments

to multi-million dollar program

initiatives. ACEP focuses on

areas where Alaska can play

a significant leadership role in

technology development, and

works with a variety of funding

partners.Funding facts about ACEP• Every $1 invested by the State of Alaska in ACEP generated more than $15 in awarded

grants and contracts in FY11.

•ACEP is almost entirely funded through competitive awards and contracts.

•65% of ACEP’s projects serve specific needs of rural and tribal communities in Alaska.

•More than 50% of the dollars brought in through ACEP projects are designated for our research partners in other departments within the University of Alaska system.

*ACEP base funding was increased to $750,000 for FY12. Some projects span multiple years.

ACEP Funding Sources Fy11* (July 2010 – June 2011)• Total 30 projects combined

•$18 million in external funding

•$500,000 base funding from State of Alaska

Denali Commission$1,925,744

11% Other$769,583

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US Department of Defense$2,912,685

16%

Tribal$602,876

3%Private

$1,884,56510%Alaska Energy Authority

$3,186,16417%

US Department of Energy$7,262,038

39%

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ACEP Testing Facilities hybrId APPlICATIONS lAbOrATOry

ACEP’s testbeds provide a unique opportunity to test equipment and new software in a controlled setting to lower costs to industry and reduce risk to villages and remote locations.

With over 300 remote communities whose reliance on diesel or diesel hybrid power results in some of the highest energy costs in the nation, Alaska has a strong interest in improving performance of both new and existing systems. To address this need, ACEP has established the Hybrid Applications Laboratory for testing hardware and software components within an integrated grid system.

Designed for maximum flexibility, this system is capable of testing a wide range of islanded microgrid and distributed generation scenarios, as well as the performance of individual components. Examples include next generation utility energy storage such as innovative battery systems and flywheel technology, diesel off operation, power electronics development and testing, and model verification.

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PErMANENT TESTbEd COMPONENTS

•100kW wind turbine simulator (3-phase 480 VAC 60 Hz input motor coupled to a 3-phase 480 VAC 60 Hz output induction generator)

•Grid-forming Energy Storage Power Converter (200 kva 480 VAC 60 Hz)

•MatLab/Simulink model of diesel generator, inverter, battery and primary loads

•Ability to connect with Diesel Engine Testbed to test various arrangements of distribution grid models and interoperability scenarios

• Programmable load bank to simulate actual village or industrial loads (280 kW)

• Lead acid battery bank (336 VDC, 896 Ah)

•Hybrid system supervisory controller and high resolution data acquisition capabilities

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Established in 2003, ACEP’s Diesel Generator Testbed has been used to measure diesel engine efficiency, waste heat recovery options, bio-fuels, synthetic fuels, and fuel additives. ACEP’s Energy Technology Laboratory is capable of housing up to three diesel generators. The testbed was built to allow maximum flexibility for quickly swapping generators of various sizes to support in support short or long term testing needs.

PrIMAry dIESEl GENErATOr

125 kW, electronically controlled Detroit Diesel gen-set coupled to a 250 kW/208 VAC programmable load bank that simulates a community load.

IN-hOUSE EMISSIONS ANAlySIS

CO, O2, NOx, and SO2 with planned particulate monitoring equipment.

dATA ACqUISITION

Key performance metrics include

• fuel flow

• intake air mass flow

• electrical output

• intake air temperatures and pressures at each stage

• coolant temperatures

• engine vibration data

• real time combustion pressures

• exhaust temperature

• ambient air temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure

ACEP Testing Facilities dIESEl GENErATOr TESTbEd

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hydrOkINETIC TEST SITE FEATUrES

• Permitted location for testing hydrokinetic devices

• Equipment, instruments and experienced engineers to conduct or support testing projects and interpretation of test results.

•An anchoring point installed in the river channel for mooring devices and technology undergoing testing.

•Detailed characterization of river bathymetry, current flow (including power density and turbulence), fish population, bed-load and suspended sediment transport, and riverbed conditions.

SITE SUPPOrT SErVICES

Nenana is served by major rail and highway infrastructure and offers a variety of technical services to deploy, recover, and modify or repair devices under test (e.g., welding, tugs, barges, and a dock-operated crane). Major industrial services and an international airport are available in Fairbanks, 60 miles north of Nenana.

TANANA rIVEr hydrOkINETIC TEST SITE

“Baseline hydrokinetic fish studies such as those done at UAF reduce the risks to both industry and the resource, leverage our existing fisheries knowledge, and help promote both hydrokinetic development and science-based fisheries management.” Jim durst, Habitat Biologist, Alaska

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With many of Alaska’s communities located along major waterways or near tidal basins, there is significant interest from developers, utilities and communities to develop Alaska’s hydrokinetic power resource.

To facilitate development of a hydrokinetic power industry in Alaska, ACEP established the Tanana River Hydrokinetic Test Site in Nenana, Alaska, to test hydrokinetic power-generating devices and technology under realistic Alaskan river conditions.

Researchers use the test site to define ways hydrokinetic turbines and aspects of the river interact, including fish, debris, sediment transport and icing. Information collected from these studies will be used by hydrokinetic developers to improve their designs, and by Alaska’s permitting agencies to inform their decision making process..

hy·dro·ki·net·ic en·er·gy noun. Extracting energy directly from moving water without use of a dam or diversion channel.

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COMMUNITy ENErGy SOlUTIONS

Pilgrim hot Springs Geothermal ExplorationConventional geothermal resource exploration can be an expensive proposition in remote locations. ACEP and Geophysical Institute researchers are testing an innovative remote sensing technique for assessing low temperature geothermal resources. By quickly estimating the amount of heat available, an affordable, albeit preliminary, assessment of the economic viability of developing a project can be made. This method is being tested at Pilgrim Hot Springs near Nome, the largest identified geothermal resource in the Central Alaska Hot Springs Belt.

Project funding Department of Energy · Alaska Energy Authority Renewable Energy Fund

Project Partners Unaatuq LLC · Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation · Bering Straits Native Corporation

ACEP Projects

ACEP is engaged in projects ranging from resource assessments and integration of renewable energy generation, to improving the way we utilize fossil fuels.

ENErGy SOlUTIONS FOr AlASkA

“ACEP was great to work with and made every effort to include the local knowledge gleaned from our people’s thousand years of dwelling in the area while providing timely and usable scientific input back to Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation so we could make informed modern decisions for our community, shareholders, and future generations.” dora hughes, Mary’s Igloo Native Corporation

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COMMUNITy ENErGy SOlUTIONS

Making Wind Work for AlaskaThere are more than 20 wind projects serving Alaska’s communities with many more planned. Alaska is a world leader in the development of islanded wind hybrid systems.

ACEP, together with partners at the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), is leading a three year multi-disciplinary effort to develop an inter-campus Center of Excellence in wind-diesel hybrid technologies. This program conducts research addressing the technological challenges of wind development as well as the social, economic, and political challenges that accompany, and sometimes hinder, deployment of such systems.

Program funding Department of Energy EPSCoR award

Project partners Alaska Energy Authority Denali Commission National Renewable Energy Laboratory Sandia National Laboratory

ENErGy FIEld OF ThE FUTUrE

Coal to liquids and Gas to liquidsLike most of the world, Alaska depends upon liquid fuels for all modes of transportation. In addition, liquid fuel provides heat for most residents outside of the Anchorage area. ACEP is part of an interdisciplinary team modeling the feasibility of a coal-to-liquids or gas-to-liquids plant in Alaska, and comparing those results with other proposed infrastructure development projects around the state. The study is funded by the U.S. Air Force in part because of the challenges of providing a secure source of aviation fuel to remote locations, such as their Alaskan Air Force Bases.

Project funding Air Force Research Laboratory · Air Force Office of Scientific Research

University of Alaska team of researchers and advisors sponsored through the US DOE EPSCoR program

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COMMUNITy ENErGy SOlUTIONS

heat UtilizationDue to the high cost of fuel in villages, diesel generators are expensive to operate. Improvements in generation efficiency present an opportunity to save money on the part of rural utilities and their customers. One possible way to increase overall efficiency is to capture and utilize the waste heat produced by the diesel generators.

Waste heat utilization can be accomplished using an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), which can generate power from a low quality industrial waste heat source. Small ORC devices that fit village-sized gen-sets are new to the market and ACEP has been assessing options for applying these systems to Alaskan applications.

ACEP is currently testing an ORC device at the UAF power plant which, if successful, could increase the efficiency of power plants throughout the state.

Project funding Alaska Energy Authority · Denali Commission · Department of Environmental Conservation · Environmental Protection Agency

Project partner Tanana Chiefs Conference

POWErING ThE ECONOMy

Small Modular Nuclear Energy Small modular nuclear reactors have been discussed for possible Alaskan applications for some time. Together with partners at the UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research, ACEP completed a comprehensive assessment of the technology, its potential for meeting various Alaskan related energy challenges, and an approximate time frame the technology could become commercially available for Alaskan use.

Project funding State of Alaska

Project partners U.S. Department of Energy

ACEP Projects

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ACEP Partners

ACEP fosters a wide range of partnerships outside the university at the local, state, national and international levels to ensure our research is relevant, current and world class.

Alaska Energy AuthorityACEP partners with AEA across a broad range of energy technologies and programs, from diesel performance and efficiency to biomass, wind, geothermal, and hydrokinetic energy. Recently, ACEP and AEA have collaborated on targeted state-funded projects to evaluate how systems are performing and determine best practices.

Cold Climate housing research CenterCCHRC research focuses on small-scale energy solutions for the built environment, which complements ACEP’s focus on community and industry-scale projects and technologies. CCHRC and ACEP recently partnered on a statewide analysis of ground source heat pumps to analyze performance of existing commercial and residential systems in Alaska.

denali CommissionIn 2010, ACEP worked closely with the Denali Commission to develop a pilot grant program designed to fund development of emerging energy technologies that have applications in Alaska. Today, ACEP manages the contracts for 11 projects under this program and provides performance data and analysis for each project. This successful pilot program encouraged the Alaska Legislature to create and fund the State of Alaska Emerging Energy Technology Fund.

United States Air Force research laboratory (AFrl)The Air Force shares several goals with the state of Alaska including delivering reliable, affordable power to remote locations and exploring options to diversify our fuel supply. AFRL has requested ACEP’s involvement with several studies, including an assessment of developing a coal to liquids power plant as well as vehicles fueled by alternative methods.

Tanana Chiefs ConferenceThis partnership matches the public service mission of TCC with the technical and engineering expertise of ACEP to realize sustainable energy solutions for the 42 member tribes of TCC. Through our jointly funded Rural Energy Specialist, TCC and ACEP have brought in millions of dollars for Interior Alaska projects.

A current list of ACEP partners is available at www.uaf.edu/acep/

COllAbOrATING WITh ThE bEST

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ABs AlaskanAir Force research

laboratoryAK Department of

Environmental Conservation

AK Department of laborAK Division of Geological

and Geophysical surveysAlaska Energy AuthorityAlaska Housing Finance

CorporationAlaska Power and

TelephoneAlaska small Business

Development CenterAlaska village Electric

CooperativeAlaska wood Energy

Development Task Group

Allakaket Tribal CouncilAnvik Tribal CouncilArctic Energy office,

Department of EnergyBattelle Bean ridge native

CorporationBering straits native

CorporationBirch Creek Tribal CouncilBPBureau of land

managementBIA, Energy and mineral

Dev. ProgramChalkyitsik Tribal CouncilChena Hot springsChena PowerChugach national ForestCity of TananaCity of Tenakee springsCity of rubyCity of GalenaCity of Holy CrossCity of nikolaiCity of HughesCity of AnvikCold Climate Housing

research CenterCordova Electric

CooperativeDenali CommissionDoE Tribal Energy

Program

Doyon, ltdEielson Airforce BaseElectrathermElim Tribal CouncilEnergy ConceptsEnergy Efficiency

EvaluationsEnvironmental Protection

AgencyFairbanks Economic

Development Corporation

Fairbanks north star Borough

Fort yukon Tribal Council Galena Interior learning Academy

Galena school DistrictGalena Tribal CouncilGolden valley Electric

AssociationHoly Cross Tribal CouncilHomEr EnergyHughes Tribal CouncilHuslia Tribal CouncilInside Passage Electric

CooperativeInterior regional Housing

AuthorityInstitute of the northJacobs EngineeringJuneau Economic

Development Corporation

Kaltag Tribal CouncilKawerakKodiak Electric

AssociationKoyukuk Tribal CouncilKozebue Electric

Associationlawrence Berkeley

national laboratorylawrence livermore

national laboratorylouden Tribal Councilmaine maritime Academymanley Hot springs Tribal

Councilmary’s Igloo native

Corporationmarsh Creek Energy

systemsmcGrath Tribal CouncilmcKinley services

minto Tribal CouncilnAnA Corporationnorton sound Economic

Development Corporation

northern Power nulato Tribal Council

ocean renewable Power Company

Polarconsult Alaska, IncPowerCorpPrudent Energy national renewable

Energy laboratory national Energy

Technology laboratory nikolai Tribal Councilnome Joint Utility servicesrenewable Energy Alaska

Projectruby Tribal Councilsandia national

laboratorysealaskashell windsiemens Building

Technologiessimbol miningsouthern methodist

Universitystanford Universitysusitna Energy systemssustainable AutomationTakotna Tribal CouncilTanana Chiefs ConferenceTanana Tribal CouncilTanadgusik CorporationTDx PowerTeck ComincoTerrasondTetlin Tribal CouncilUnataaq, llCUniversity of maineUniversity of

massachusettsUniversity of washingtonUsDA natural resources

Conservation serviceUsGsvenetie Tribal Councilvillage of Eyakvillage of Elimwestern Community

EnergywH Pacific

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PrEPArING A PrOFESSIONAl WOrkFOrCEACEP Students

lisa Stowell Masters Student, Mechanical Engineering

GEOThErMAl TEChNOlOGIES

Lisa grew up in Alaska and after receiving her undergraduate degree at UAF in mechanical engineering, she decided to continue her studies. Today, Lisa is involved in the Pilgrim Hot Springs geothermal project, working in the field and developing a model to calculate development potential of the site.

Peter Illig Undergraduate Student, Geology

GEOThErMAl ExPlOrATION

Peter is originally from Anchorage and is one of UAF’s top undergraduate geology students. He has been working with ACEP since his freshman year developing valuable skills on a variety of geothermal resource assessment projects.

dominique Pride PhD Student, Natural Resource Management

CArbON SEqUESTrATION

Dominique has built a wide range of skills working with ACEP’s multi-disciplinary teams. She completed her MS in resource economics in 2010 and turned down an opportunity to go to law school on the East Coast to stay at UAF.

ACEP educates the workforce of tomorrow by involving graduate and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in almost all of our research projects. Meet a few of our students here.

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“Siemens has a vested interest in the development of young Alaskan engineers. ACEP is an ideal partner for that goal through their undergraduate research opportunities for UA students, and we are pleased to support their efforts.” ben larue, Siemens Building Technologies

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rJ Stevens Masters Student, Computational Physics

SMAll NUClEAr POWEr, dATA ANAlySIS

RJ grew up in Anchorage before moving to Fairbanks to complete his bachelors and master’s degrees. RJ is a member of Ahtna Native Corporation, and approached ACEP about joining our research program due to his interests in rural energy issues.

kyle Emery Undergraduate Student, Mechanical Engineering

EMErGING ENErGy TEChNOlOGIES

Kyle grew up in Bethel and is currently a senior in Mechanical Engineering. Kyle has been involved in the technical analysis for our Denali Commission Emerging Energy Technology Grant Fund, and he’s worked on a wide range of technologies to supplement his undergraduate course work.

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“Siemens has a vested interest in the development of young Alaskan engineers. ACEP is an ideal partner for that goal through their undergraduate research opportunities for UA students, and we are pleased to support their efforts.” ben larue, Siemens Building Technologies

ACEP Education INSPIrING ThE NExT GENErATION

ACEP reaches hundreds of Alaska’s k–12 youth each year through a variety of popular and growing programs.

Wind for Schools and kidWind ChallengeThe Alaska Wind for Schools program uses wind power to raise awareness about energy issues among Alaska’s youth. This program is conducted in cooperation with Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). In addition, ACEP

hosts the annual KidWind Challenge, a highly popular wind turbine design contest for students in grades 6–12.

Classroom and Field Trip ExperiencesACEP provides K-12 outreach to classes upon request. Hands-on materials and engaging presentations provide students with the necessary background to understand energy production and engage their imagination in developing novel solutions for Alaska’s complex energy needs.

Energy Curriculum developmentAligned with state and national standards, ACEP is developing an energy efficiency curriculum for use in K-12 classrooms across the state. Funded by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, this curriculum will give Alaskan youth an understanding of the high cost of power generation and the importance of taking measures to conserve energy at home and school.

department of labor, Wind TrainingACEP offers 1 credit University courses on wind energy in hub communities. These trainings provide an introduction to alternative power generation as a gateway to possible green energy career paths. This program focuses on young Alaskans ages 16–24.

Energy Summer CampsEach summer ACEP staff are immersed in week-long science camps for students and teachers, both through the Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) and Alaska Space Camp. These intensive hands-on courses allow participants to delve into more complex topics and encourages interest in science and technology concepts and careers.

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ACEP Outreach

Community Energy lecture SeriesEach month, ACEP brings together experts for an evening lecture series on a wide range of energy topics. Each lecture is also available via LiveStreaming and download on iTunesU.

Advising AlaskansACEP dedicates a portion of our staff time to respond to energy related questions from communities or individuals.

PublicationsACEP produces a variety of online and print publications to provide information on specific topics or research projects.

WorkshopsACEP hosts a variety of small conferences and workshops throughout the year on specific topics. Recent examples include the International Wind-Diesel Conference, Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Workshop, Hydrokinetics Conference and the Alaska Geothermal Conference.

rural Energy ConferenceEvery 18 months, ACEP and AEA partner to host the Alaska Rural Energy Conference, bringing together 500 participants representing 100 villages in Alaska to discuss energy challenges and opportunities.

ACEP makes unbiased energy information accessible to decision makers at all levels, including legislators, tribal leaders, business and industry representatives, and individual homeowners.

ACEP ONlINE

ACEP maintains an active website and Facebook page to guarantee 24 hour access to our resources. In addition, we manage an Alaska Energy Wiki site that provides information on all aspects of energy in Alaska, from resources and technology to projects. For more information find us at www.uaf.edu/acep/

“Thanks to ACEP for an informative class. You just can’t beat the opportunities that arise from in-person education. The resounding feedback from this student is keep traveling to hold classes on site. It works.” Jared Miller, PLS Construction, Nome participant in Wind Energy 1-credit course

rEAChING AlASkANS ACrOSS ThE STATE

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ACEP Advisors

ACEP’s Advisory Committee is a group of dedicated industry and agency professionals who inform our planning and help shape our research agenda.

Members Mark Agnew ExxonMobil Craig dorman University of Alaska (retired) Sam Enoka Viasyn Venture Capital Mark Foster Mark A. Foster & Associates Steve haagenson GVEA (retired) and Alaska Energy Authority (retired) Jack hebert Cold Climate Housing Research brian hirsch National Renewable Energy Laboratory brian holst Juneau Economic Development Corporation Jerry Isaac Tanana Chiefs Conference Paul Ivanoff III Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation Jim Johnsen Doyon Limited Meera kohler Alaska Village Electric Cooperative ben larue Siemens Building Technology Marilyn leland Alaska Power Association Tom lovas National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Joel Neimeyer Denali Commission Chris rose Renewable Energy Alaska Project Ethan Schutt Cook Inlet Regional Corporation lorna Shaw Alaska Council of Producers bob Swenson Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys Gene Therriault Golden Valley Electric Association Joe Usibelli Jr Usibelli Coal Mine robert Venables Southeast Conference dick Williams Shell Wind

Ethan Schutt, Senior Vice President Land and Energy, CIRI, and ACEP Advisory Council Chair

“ACEP plays a critical role in the state’s energy industry, assessing and validating

technology for Alaskans and serving as a laboratory where

emerging solutions can be researched, improved, and matured for deployment.”

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katey Walter Anthony Water and Environmental Research Center, UAF

Terry Chapin Institute of Arctic Biology, UAF

Steve Colt Institute of Social and Economic Research, UAA

Matt Cullin School of Engineering, UAA

ronnie daanen Water and Environmental Research Center, UAF

Ginny Fay Institute of Social and Economic Research, UAA

rajive Ganguli Mineral Industry Research Laboratory, UAF

Cathy hanks Geophysical Institute, UAF

Jerry Johnson Institute of Northern Engineering, UAF

Chuen-Sen lin College of Engineering and Mines, UAF

Jo Malcomb Petroleum Development Laboratory, UAF

billy Muhando Institute of Northern Engineering, UAF

Arthur Nash Cooperative Extension Service, UAF

Jifeng Peng College of Engineering and Mines, UAF

rorik Peterson College of Engineering and Mines, UAF

Anupma Prakash Geophysical Institute, UAF

bill Schnabel Water and Environmental Research Center, UAF

Andy Seitz School of Fish and Ocean Sciences, UAF

yuri Shur Water and Environmental Research Center, UAF

Steve Sparrow School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, UAF

Martin Steuffer Geophysical Institute, UAF

horacio Toniolo Water and Environmental Research Center, UAF

diwalker Vadapalli Institute of Social and Economic Research, UAA

rich Wies College of Engineering and Mines, UAF

Frank Williams College of Engineering and Mines, UAF

ACEP Affiliate Faculty

“UAF has identified energy as a key research growth priority.

ACEP is leading this charge, serving as a gateway to energy

research throughout the system and focusing on areas

that most directly meet the immediate needs of the state

and its critical industries.” brian rogers, Chancellor,

University of Alaska Fairbanks

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