Sponsors: U.S. Department of Energy State of Alaska Energy Authority Alaska Center for Energy and Power (University of Alaska) Chena Hot Springs Resort TDX Power Inc. About the Conference: The 2009 Alaska Geothermal Conference was held April 28-30 at Chena Hot Springs Resort just outside of Fairbanks. Conference attendees (click here for list) totalled over 90 individuals with business, government, and academic backgrounds. Former Governor Steve Cowper, Tom Moyer of U.S. Senator Mark Begich's Office, four state representatives and two state senators were all in attendence. The meeting sessions covered numerous topics:
The Conference included tours of the new Chena power plant, geothermal greenhouse facilities, and a reception in the world-famous Aurora Ice Museum.