Nuclear Energy Working Group

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With rapidly evolving technology, shifts in energy policy and the regulatory framework, and more favorable economics we're aiming to understand how small-scale nuclear power could fit into the energy landscape for Alaska, and whether the time is right.

The Alaska Nuclear Energy Working Group is an informal group of stakeholders interested in following developments related to small nuclear energy technologies, and in providing input related to any proposed future deployment in the state. ACEP plans to host regular meetings of the working group, which will include presentations from industry and other stakeholder groups. The working group will also be called upon to provide input on future studies, as well as the development of a state roadmap.

Interested in learning more? the Alaska Nuclear Working Group.

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Past events

Small Scale Nuclear Energy: Microreactor Vendors Public Meeting October 13, 2022

ACEP and  the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation hosted a town hall energy discussion in October, 2022 that featured a panel discussion featuring U.S. microreactor vendors led by ACEP’s founding director Gwen Holdmann, now the UAF associate vice chancellor of research, innovation and industry partnerships. Panelists will share information on their technology and insights on the market in Alaska.


Small-scale Nuclear Reactor Public Meeting September 21, 2022

ACEP and the Alaska Northern Environmental Center hosted a town hall meeting in September, 2022 that featured a presentation by ACEP’s founding director Gwen Holdmann, now the UAF associate vice chancellor of research, innovation and industry partnerships. It was attended by at least 140 local residents interested in the energy source and the maturity of the technology.


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