The IEEE-REPC conference is geared toward the practicing engineer working for a rural electric cooperative, an investor-owned utility or a municipal electric utility. Consulting engineers, manufacturers and educators specializing in electric utility power system planning, design or equipment development are encouraged to participate. The conference consists of technical paper presentations gears to the use of new technologies and innovative use of existing technologies. There are also exhibits set up during the conference to provide the opportunity to network with peers and manufacturers and consultants.