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Applications open for remote energy academy

January 14, 2020

University Relations

Members of the 2017 ARENA group visited the northern community of Colville Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada. Photo by Artless Collective.
Members of the 2017 ARENA group visited the northern community of Colville Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada. Photo by Artless Collective.


The application deadlines for the 2020 academy has been extended to March 1.

UAF's is a unique circumpolar knowledge-sharing program focusing on isolated power systems integration.

Applications for the 2020 academy are due Feb. 15 March 1. Participants will travel to Nunavut, Canada; AV狼论坛; and Iceland this summer.

The ARENA program is designed for current and emerging leaders involved in community-scale renewable energy projects or initiatives.

The program is held in partnership with Canada, , the United States and Iceland. It鈥檚 endorsed by the of the .

Combining visits to communities and participant knowledge exchanges with presentations and laboratory demonstrations, ARENA connects current and emerging energy professionals with hands-on learning experiences, mentors and project development leaders from throughout the circumpolar North.

To learn more about the program and applicant eligibility, or to see highlights from the 2017 pilot program, or email Carolyn Loeffler at cjkozak@alaska.edu.