Summary of Proceedings from the panel discussion at the - Northern Energy Science & Technology Fair

Untitled Summary of Proceedings from the panel discussion at the Northern Energy Science & Technology Fair A Week of the Arctic Presentation www.institutenorth.org Hosted by the Institute of the North’s Arctic Energy Network, the Northern Energy Science & Technology Fair brought together leading northern energy experts to share the science and technology behind devel- oping renewable and extractiv. [...] Alaska energy ‘niche’ to include high energy costs, a fragmented A unique blend of energy experts addressed a suite of challenges distribution grid, harsh climate, stranded resources, a location at and solutions: the end of supply lines, and a dispersed population. [...] Based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, ACEP blends talent from within • Meera Kohler, CEO, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative the University of Alaska system to produce energy information • Mike Malvick, Senior Flow Assurance Advisor, Alyeska for decision-makers, to produce students with experience in Pipeline Service Company energy related disciplines, to perform energy testing and analysi. [...] In addition, the Deputy Commissioner Joe Balash (SOA DNR) illustrated how costs of transportation and infrastructure in rural Alaska are Alaskans are applying science and technology to the challenges extreme, and warming trends are affecting the expanse and inherent in the exploration and development of oil and gas in the depth of permafrost. [...] Coming from the private, public and academic sectors to address issues of rural energy, oil and gas development, and research pos- In the face of these complications, Alyeska is running studies sibilities, the speakers illustrated how Alaskans continue to inno- to verify the effects of mitigation efforts addressing lower flow vate in the face of challenges inherent to this remote and often rates;.