Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 |
| Biofuels Generator |
Jim Whittaker, Mayor, Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Alaska Energy Authority’s Changing Role |
Ron Miller, Executive Director, AIDEA and AEA |
| Denali Commission Update |
George Cannelos, Co-Chair, Denali Commission |
| University of Alaska’s Role in RuralEnergy |
Bernice Joseph, Vice-Chancellor, Rural Community, Native Education |
10:30am |
The Changing Economics of Rural Energy |
Gold Room |
| (Chair:
Cole Sonafrank, Cold Climate Housing Research Center) This session looks at the history of energy in Alaska and provides an update on how the rising price of oil and gas are affecting Alaskans’ pocketbooks and the viability of alternatives. |
| A History of Energy in Alaska |
Neil Davis, Author, University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| Impact of Oil on Communities |
Sharman Haley, Senior Researcher, Institute of Social & Economic Research |
| Economics of Alternatives: Update of the Rural Energy Plan Screening Report |
Mark Foster, Principal, MAFA |
1:30–3:00pm |
TECHNICAL SESSION 1 |
A-Utility Management |
East Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Terri Harper, Alaska Energy Authority) This session will focus on the use of metering to help manage utilities. Two different technologies will be presented as well as how to price local energy to manage a sustainable utility. |
| Experience with Village Metering Projects |
Connie Fredenburg, Energy Specialist APIA Village Management |
| AVEC Experience with Village Metering Projects |
Meera Kohler, President and CEO, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative |
| Pricing Your Energy |
Ann Campbell, Owner, Aurora Consulting |
B-Wind Power in Rural Alaska ~ New Projects |
Middle Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Martina Dabo, Alaska Energy Authority) Alaska’s largest wind farm utility managers discuss new construction, foundation design, performance, operations and maintenance, and other issues affecting rural turbine deployment. |
| Kotzebue Wind Farm: Expansion, Upgrades & O&M Strategy |
Brad Reeve, General Manager, Kotzebue Electric Association |
| Sand Point, Tin City, and other TDX Projects |
John Lyons, Engineer, TDX Power, Inc |
| Toksook Verification and Foundation Design Study |
Brent Petrie, Manager, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative |
C-Coal and Small Natural Gas |
Minto Room |
| (Session Chair: Brent Sheets, USDOE - NETL, Arctic Energy Office) Alaska has significant coal and natural gas resources – potentially near communities that currently depend on diesel generation. This session will addresses possible project in Northwest Alaska. |
| Overview of Alaskan Coal |
Jim Clough, Geological Scientist, Alaska Department of Natural Resources |
| North Slope Coal Mine Development Project |
Teresa Imm, Director, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (invited) |
| Red Dog Mine Natural Gas Study |
Jim Kulas, Teck-Cominco |
3:30-5:00pm |
TECHNICAL SESSION 2 |
A-Training |
East Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Chris Mello, Alaska Energy Authority) Statewide experts describe the Alaska’s rich opportunities for training in power system operation, diesel mechanics, utility management, hydroelectric, wind energy, and other areas. |
| AVTEC Training for Diesel Generator Mechanics & Operators |
Fred Esposito, Director, Alaska Vocational Technical Center |
| Vocational Training in the UA System |
Fred Villa, Associate V.P. for Workforce Development, University of Alaska |
| Tanana Valley Campus Program |
Brian Rencher, Associate Professor, Tanana Valley Campus |
| Alaska Energy Authority’s Training Programs |
Monica Moore, Program Manager, Alaska Energy Authority |
B-Hydroelectric |
Middle Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Brenda Kerr, Corps of Engineers) Hydroelectric provides almost a quarter of Alaska’s electrical energy. This session looks at new projects and new ways to maximize the value of existing projects. |
| Kasidaya Creek Hydro Project |
Robert Grimm, CEO, Alaska Power & Telephone Company |
| King Cove Hydro Project |
Gary Hennigh, City Manager, City of King Cove |
| Using Excess Hydro Power For Heating Loads |
Dave Carlson, Manager, The Four Dam Pool Power Agency |
| Use of Excess Power in Run of River Small Scale Systems |
Earle Ausman, President, Polarconsult Alaska, Inc. |
C-Fuel Cells and Hydrogen |
Minto Room |
| (Session Chair: Jim Buckley, Energy Alternatives) Fuel cells have been championed as a clean and efficient way of generating power and heat. Hydrogen is billed as the future common currency for renewable energy. Hear about how Alaskans and others are putting fuel cell and hydrogen technology to work. |
| Exit Glacier Fuel Cell Demonstration |
Tim Hudson, Team Manager, National Park Service |
| Chena Hot Springs Hydrogen Project |
Gwen Holdmann, Vice President, Chena Hot Springs Resort |
Hydrogen in Diesel Engines |
Chuen-Sen Lin, Associate Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| West Point Remote Power Systems Review |
Gunnar Tamm, Assistant Professor, United States Military Academy |
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 |
Legislative/Policy Forum |
8:30 AM |
Gold Room |
Legislative Update |
Mary Nelson, Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives |
| Legislative Update ~ Gasline |
Gary Wilken, Senator, Alaska State Senate |
10:30am-12:00pm |
TECHNICAL SESSION 3 |
A-New Technologies in Power Generation |
East Gold Room |
| (Session
Chair: Kris Noonan, Alaska Energy Authority) Diesel generation
technology advances continue to squeeze more electricity and heat from
fuel imported into rural communities. This session covers
the latest in diesel plant design, construction, and operation. |
Advances in Power Plant Construction and Equipment |
Brian Gray, Engineer, Alaska Energy and Engineering |
| Operations and Maintenance of AEA’s New Power Systems |
Bob Havemeister, Rural Utility Worker, Alaska Energy Authority |
| Experiences Operating AEA’s New System |
Rural Utility Operator (if available) |
B-Biomass |
Middle Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Paul McIntosh, Denali Commission) Wood remains an important resource for rural communities throughout Southeast and Interior Alaska, while crops hold promise as a biofuel source. Experts discuss the latest developments in fuelwood harvest, small modular biopower plants, and ag crops. |
| Integrating Forest Stewardship and Renewable Energy |
Peter Olsen, Project Coordinator & Bill Wall, Executive Director
Village Wildlife Conservation Systems AVI |
| Fairbanks Borough Biopower Demo |
Gwen Holdmann, Vice President, Chena Hot Springs Resort |
| Oilseed Crops for Biodiesel |
Hans Geier, Economist, Cooperative Extension Service |
C-Oceans and River In-stream Energy |
Minto Room
|
| (Session Chair: Phelan Straube, SE Conference) Alaska has more coastline than all other states combined. Hear updates on prospects for wave and tidal development as well as on a new study on river instream technology for Alaska. |
| Wave Energy in Yakutat |
Scott Newlun, General Manager, Yakutat Power, Inc.
Nigel Protter, SyncWave Energy Inc. |
| Tidal and River In-stream Studies in Alaska |
Steve Gilbert, Manager, Alaskan Projects enXco Development, Inc |
| Knik Arm Tidal Energy Project |
Chris Sauer, President, Ocean Renewable Energy |
| Yukon River In-stream Project at Eagle |
Robert Grimm, CEO, Alaska Power & Telephone Company |
D-Energy Conservation Update |
Tanana Trade Center |
| (Session Chair: Rebecca Garrett, Alaska Energy Authority) Energy Conservation is the first step in reducing dependence on fuel. This session overviews three State of Alaska energy efficiency programs that are on the ground in rural communities. |
| Performance Contracting Update |
Joel St. Aubin, Chief Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Patrick Notar, Project Manager, Siemens |
| Weatherization Update |
Mimi Burbage, Energy Specialist, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Jim Lee, Project Manager, Interior Weatherization |
| Village End Use Efficiency Measures |
Geoff Butler, Program Manager, Alaska Building Science Network |
1:30-3:00pm |
TECHNICIAL SESSION 4 |
A-Green Energy Committees |
East Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Dave Gardner, Golden Valley Electric Association) Green energy committees offer ratepayers a voice in advocating renewable power for their utilities. Hear how two of Alaska’s largest utilities established their committees and how the committees worktoward their goals. |
| Formation of the Green Energy Task Force |
Dave Gardner, Vice President for Employee Services, GVEA |
| Forming the Renewable Energy Committee |
Steve Gilbert, Manager, Alaskan Projects enXco Development Inc. |
B-Wind Project Development |
Middle Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Peter Crimp, Alaska Energy Authority) New wind projects are planned from Fairbanks to Kodiak to the Bering Sea coast. This session presents an update on GVEA’s plans for a large wind farm in the Healy area, Chininak’s proposal for wind-diesel systems on the lower Kuskokwim, AEA’s progress on assessing wind resources, and NREL’s innovative new educational program. |
| GVEA Eva Creek Wind Project |
Paul Morgan, Golden Valley Electric Association |
| Wind Technology for Schools Program |
Ian Baring-Gould, Research Engineer, National Renewable Energy Lab |
| AEA Met -Tower Loan Program |
James Jensen, Assistant Program Manager, Wind Energy, AEA |
| Chininak Regional Wind Development Program |
Harvey Paul, Director, Chininak Wind Group |
C-Transmission |
Minto Room |
| (Session Chair: Kathleen Prentki, Denali Commission) Well-designed interties are a critical requirement for extending affordable renewable power to communities. This session discusses a proposed tie from Southeast to Canada, plans for extending the Railbelt grid in the Interior, and potential for applying new transmission technology. |
| Alaska/British Columbia Intertie |
Jim Strandberg, Project Manager, Alaska Energy Authority |
| Extension of the Railbelt Transmission Grid |
Mike Wright, Vice President, Golden Valley Electric Association |
| High Voltage Direct Current Electrical Transmission A Paradigm Shift |
Earle Ausman, President, Polarconsult Alaska, Inc. |
D-Energy Conservation “Do-It-Yourself” |
Tanana Trade Center |
| (Session Chair: Rebecca Garrett, Alaska Energy Authority) Want to capture energy savings in your home or office, but just don’t know how to get started? Come to this session to learn about what tools are out there and how you can determine what is best for your situation. |
| Cool Tools for Energy Efficiency |
Scott Waterman, Energy Specialist, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation |
3:30-5:00pm |
TECHNICIAL SESSION 5 |
A-Report on Village Metering and Power Study |
East Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Richard Wies, University of Alaska Fairbanks - Electrical Engineering) A key conclusion of the Alaska Rural Energy Plan was “you can’t manage what you don’t measure”. Hear about results of UAF and AEA’s joint metering project and other recent UAF research. |
| Village Metering for Power Quality |
Richard Wies, Associate Professor, University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| Impact of Load and Climate Variations on Village Energy Consumption (see slides 14 - 18) |
Larre Brouhard, Graduate Student, University of Alaska Fairbanks |
B-Geothermal Projects |
Middle Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: David Lockard, Alaska Energy Authority) Geothermal energy development reached a major turning point in 2006 with the startup of the first geothermal powerplant in Alaska at Chena Hot Springs. Rising fuel prices, technological advances, and renewed interest at the State and national level are creating new opportunities for developing this important alternative energy resource in Alaska. |
| Overview of Geothermal Prospects Statewide Including the Latest Information on Mt. Spurr |
Amanda Kolker, Doctoral Candidate, Geology University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| Manley Hot Springs: Opportunities for Geothermal Direct Use and Power Generation |
Joe Bourg, President, Millennium Energy |
| Performance of the Chena Chiller and Opportunities for Using UTC Technology on Other Alaskan Projects |
Gwen Holdmann, Vice President, Chena Hot Springs Resort |
| Mineral Extraction from Geothermal Brines |
Dr. Mike Canty, Team Leader, Mining, US DOE’s Industry of the Future Program |
C-Remote Power |
Minto Room |
| (Session
Chair: Jim Hemsath, Arctic Energy Office - NETL) This session
addresses a uniquely Alaskan problem—how to provide power and heat to
large, isolated industrial and community consumers. |
| Donlin Creek Power |
Jim Fueg, Technical and Permitting Manager, Donlin Joint Venture |
| AP&T Remote Generation Sites |
Eric Hannen, Interior Division Operations Manager, AP & T |
| White Paper on Galena Nuclear and Reaction to the Reactor |
Phil Moore, Engineer, Burns and Rowe
Rob Rosenfeld, Yukon Intertribal Watershed Council |
D-Energy Conservation ~ Lighting Technology |
Tanana Trade Center |
| (Session Chair: Rebecca Garrett, Alaska Energy Authority) Now you know how to determine what efficiency improvements should be done in your home or office. But how do you decide what lighting options are right for you? Our local expert sheds some light. |
| Energy Conservation in Lighting |
Todd Hoener, Energy Efficiency Specialist, Golden Valley Electric Assoc. |
Thursday, April 26th, 2007 |
8:30am |
Community Energy Planning |
Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Mike Harper, Alaska Energy Authority) A well-planned energy system is a central feature of a safe and livable community. Leaders and planners discuss how we incorporate the old with the new to increase sustainability of our communities. |
| Community Planning |
Emil Notti, Commissioner, Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development |
| Planning Mertarvik—the “New” Newtok |
Brenda Kerr, Engineer, US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Energy in Alaska |
Willie Hensley, Special Assistant, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company |
| Energy in Community Planning |
Meera Kohler, President and CEO, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative |
10:30am-12:00pm |
TECHNICAL SESSION 6 |
A-Renewable Energy Programs and Strategy |
East Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Kate Lamal, Golden Valley Electric Association) Most states have incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. This session describes GVEA’s innovative program that rewards grid-tied renewable energy producers and provides an update on renewable energy policy development in Alaska and the Northwest. |
| GVEA’s SNAP Program |
Todd Hoener, Energy Efficiency Specialist, GVEA |
| Renewable Energy Alaska Program Update |
Chris Rose, Executive Director, REAP |
| Regional Renewable Energy Strategy |
Neil Parekh, Policy & Comm. Dir., Pacific NW Economic Region
PNWER Prospectus |
B- Village Energy Modeling & Energy Storage Tech. |
Middle Gold Room |
| (Session Chair: Ron Johnson, University of Alaska Fairbanks) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s model HOMER is increasingly used in Alaska for planning renewable-diesel power systems. Get the big picture on HOMER and hear about a new battery technology being demonstrated at UAF’s energy lab. |
| VRB Battery Demonstration |
Dennis Witmer, Director, Arctic EnergyTechnology Development Laboratory
University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| Introduction to the Hybrid Optimization Model (HOMER) |
Peter Lilienthal and Ian Baring-Gould, Research Engineers, NREL |
C-New Fuels |
Minto Room |
| (Session
Chair: George Guy, Kwethluk, Inc) Progress continues on
developing clean fuels. This session discusses current work in
the areas of biodiesel, potential for increased use of propane,
and the impacts of ultra low sulfur diesel fuels. |
| Alaska Fish Oil Biodiesel Project Update |
John Steigers, Project Development Manager, Precision Energy Services |
| Propane Opportunities in Alaska |
Larry Osgood, DG Manager, US Propane Council |
| The Transition to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuels |
Clint Farr, Environmental Specialist, Alaska Dept. of Environ. Conserv. |
| Update on Yukon River Gas Study |
Corrie Young, Admin. Officer, Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority |
