GEO, GRC, GEA Share Geothermal Uses With Key Decision Makers
Groups Collaborate to Support Geothermal Use in Clean Power Plan
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) and the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) have released guidance for states on meeting new clean energy standards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The free state-by-state guides walk through the benefits and uses of three major types of geothermal applications: power generation, direct use and heat pumps. The guides initially cover Oregon, Montana, Nevada, Idaho and Colorado.
“Geothermal can be an important part of state clean power plans, particularly when all of the benefits of firm and flexible geothermal provides are taken into account,” says Ben Matek, GEA analyst and research projects manager. “The Guides we are providing today will help overcome a major hurdle for geothermal – lack of recognition,” says Karl Gawell, GEA executive director. “We hope the states will recognize geothermal energy is part of the solution, and that each has potential it can tap.”