Peter Alstone

Peter Alstone is an Associate Professor at California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt's School of Engineering. His research focuses on distributed electricity technology, demand response systems, off-grid energy solutions in developing regions, and the nexus of information technology with energy systems. He holds a PhD in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley, an MS in Environmental Systems and Technology from Humboldt State University, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University.

• PhD: Energy and Resources (UC Berkeley)
• MS: Environmental Systems and Technology (Humboldt State University)
• BS: Chemical Engineering (North Carolina State University)

Dr. Alstone's work emphasizes sustainable energy access, grid resilience, and decarbonization strategies. His research bridges technical innovation with policy implications, particularly in underserved regions. He leads studies on demand response mechanisms to support renewable energy integration, wildfire resilience in rural infrastructure, and the environmental impacts of off-grid fossil fuel generators.

His recent articles analyze California's demand response potential through 2050, global off-grid energy challenges, and wildfire mitigation technologies for Indigenous communities. He collaborates on grid-interactive microgrids and energy-efficient technologies for developing countries.

Alstone's research has contributed to understanding the 'dirty footprint' of fossil-fuel reliant off-grid systems and advancing LED lighting market dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa. His work frequently intersects with environmental justice and climate adaptation.

He is affiliated with the Sustainable Energy Research Center (SERC) at Humboldt State University and actively engages in community-oriented energy projects.