This conference is organized by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Arctic Energy Technology Development Laboratory (AETDL), U.S. Department of Energy ~ NETL, and the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), presenting the opportunity to share alternative energy information, strengthen networks throughout the Alaska energy community, and to discuss the Alaska Energy Plan. This conference seeks the participation of rural energy managers, energy service & equipment providers, government agencies, national laboratories, technology developers, housing authorities, university researchers, students, and other interested parties.