FAQs

Am I eligible to use the BP Energy Center?

Eligibility to use the BP Energy Center is limited to the following groups:

• Community-based nonprofits (501(c)3s)

• Education & educational support organizations

• Professional associations (501(c)6s)

• Faith-based organizations for community service and/or educational uses

• Social welfare organization (501(c)4s)

What are the hours of operation?

The BP Energy Center is open

Monday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

How do I get to the BP Energy Center?

The BP Energy Center is located at 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, AK 99508. This address in Google Maps will lead you to the Westernmost parking lot entrance off of Energy Court. Park here and walk through the manicured path at the Southeast corner of the parking lot, which will lead you to the Western entrance of the BP Energy Center.

Where should I park?

Parking is available in our Westernmost parking lot entrance off Energy Court. Park here and walk through the manicured path at the Southeast corner of the parking lot, which leads to the Western entrance of the facility.

For ADA access, there is a small parking lot reached by continuing East on Energy Court, past the large multi-colored preschool. The next right will be the employee and ADA parking lot. Follow the manicured path to the East entrance or coordinate with staff to open the rear service entry for deliveries.

For large events, overflow parking is available across the street at Benson Tower.

Where can I load meeting equipment or catering into the facility?

For delivery of event equipment or catering, coordinate with staff to access the service entry located adjacent to the employee and ADA parking lot at the East end of Energy Court.

Can I bring food to my event?

Yes. Whether it’s from one of the fine catering establishments in town, a curated selection of tasty treats from local restaurants and stores, or something from your own kitchen, we want you to feel confident in hosting your event’s food needs. A Preferred Caterers List is available by contacting staff. Users taking advantage of our flexible food policy should communicate with staff about staging requirements prior to their event. We request that a credit card be held on file. A cleaning fee, should it be necessary, would be no greater than $150.

How do I reserve a room?

Making a reservation is quick and easy through our reservation platform. First, click on the “Rooms” tab at the top of the Home page. From here you can see what each of our five rooms looks like, how the tables are set up, maximum capacity and equipment available. When you have chosen a room, click on the “Reserve Now” button which will direct you to the landing page of our scheduling platform. From here you will choose a reservation type. Choose the selection that best suits your needs. Next, you will see the calendar of availability where you will choose a start time for your event. After filling out the reservation information, click “Reserve Now”.

Your reservation will now be verified for eligibility and you will receive a confirmation email from the BP Energy Center when your reservation is accepted.

What if I need more than one room?

At the end of the reservation process for booking one room, you will be given an option link to return to book another appointment. You can follow this link and repeat the process for an additional room or an additional day. Should you require additional assistance in booking multi-day reservations, multi-room reservations, or need more than 6 months advance booking, please contact us directly at 907-743-4270 or via email at bpec@alaskacf.org

What if I need to book more than one day?

At the end of the reservation process for booking one room, you will be given an option link to return to book another appointment. You can follow this link and repeat the process for an additional day. Should you require assistance in booking multi-day reservations, multi-room reservations, or need more than 6 months advance booking, please contact us directly at 907-743-4270 or via email at bpec@alaskacf.org

What if I need more than 6 months of lead time to plan?

In order to allow fair access to popular time slots reservations are limited to six months in advance. Should you require more than 6 months advance booking to plan your event, please contact us directly at 907-743-4270 or via email at bpec@alaskacf.org

What equipment is available in each room?

The equipment in each room varies and is given out on a first-come-first-served basis. Please see the details for each room contained in the “Rooms” tab, by clicking on your preferred room selection.

Is there a fee to use the BP Energy Center?

Yes, there is a small fee to use the BP Energy Center. Daytime reservations under 4 hours are $25 per room per day. Daytime reservations over 4 hours are $45 per room per day. Evening hours are $25 per room per day. Once we have verified eligibility, you will receive a link to pay for your reservation.  Payment needs to be made within 7 days of the confirmation of your reservation, or your reservation will be canceled.

How do I cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation by following the link in your confirmation email, or you can contact us directly at 907-743-4270 or via email at bpec@alaskacf.org

Please keep in mind that a five working days notice is required for a full refund. No refund will be issued for cancellations less than 5 working days prior to the event.

Can I access rooms before/after my reservation?

Rooms will be open to users at the time scheduled on their reservation. When booking your reservation, remember to include ample time for setting up and tear down in your request. If time is needed to set up or tear down outside of normal business hours, this should be reserved on an additional day on either side of your event. All users should prepare accordingly to enter and exit the building within business hours.

What is the BP Energy Center doing to ensure public health?

BP Energy Center's management efforts include actively monitoring the ventilation system to ensure filters and systems are functioning properly. Filters are changed regularly as necessary. The building currently has a two-part filtration system. The pre-filter is a MERV eight rating and is changed quarterly. The main bag filters are MERV 15 and are changed annually and sometimes sooner when the system indicates they may need to be changed. Enhanced cleaning/janitorial services and additional pandemic cleaning protocols have been implemented to aid public health measures. The building has several hand sanitation stations, which can be found throughout the property for individuals to aid in the sanitation process.