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Energy 101 is a great opportunity to get ground level knowledge and background on energy in Alaska taught by energy professionals and researchers. Free for all participants.

Our Mission

Create a forum for energy stakeholders to share ideas and information with the goal of promoting economic development, environmental sustainability and energy security for Alaskans.

The Event

Building on the growing success, the Alaska Energy Authority and the Alaska Center for Energy and Power have joined forces again to organize and sponsor the 7th annual Rural Energy Conference entitled "Energy Pathways to Alaska's Future".

The 2011 Rural Energy Conference will be held for the first time in Southeast Alaska. Taking place in Juneau on September 27-29, 2011, Tuesday-Thursday, at Centennial Hall. In addition to the conference sessions, new this year we will offering a basic Energy 101 course on Monday, Sept 26 as well as field trips to successful Juneau-area energy projects on Friday.

The Alaska Rural Energy Conference is a three day event offering a large variety of technical sessions covering new and ongoing energy projects in Alaska, as well as new technologies and needs for Alaska's remote communities. With 24 technical sessions and many additional breakout sessions, the conference provides important information for all sectors of the Alaskan community.

Alaskan leaders have long recognized that access to safe, reliable, efficient and affordable power is essential to the development of any modern economy. The State and Federal governments have dedicated millions of dollars to build community power plants, fuel storage facilities and other infrastructure in rural Alaska. Private sector investment is starting to grow. These projects have improved the quality of life for rural Alaskans, and the sustainability of that infrastructure ultimately benefits all Alaskans.

Last year's conference in Fairbanks attracted over 500 people from over 100 villages and towns in Alaska and beyond. The mission of the conference is to create a forum for energy stakeholders to share ideas and information with the goal of promoting economic development, environmental sustainability and energy security for Alaskans.

The Planning Committee is led by the Alaska Energy Authority and the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, with important input by Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP), and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). With a collaborated effort, an agenda covering all aspects of energy in rural communities can be covered.

Conference Agenda

The agenda for the 2011 Rural Energy Conference can be downloaded as .pdf file here.

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Got energy efficiency questions? We've got answers. Home Energy Rebate? Energy Ratings? Weatherization? Energy Efficiency Loans? A representative from AHFC will give a short presentation and be available on Monday, September 26th from 4-7pm to answer any questions you may have on building science, AHFC programs, how to read your energy rating and more.