2026 GRC Panel – Money in Geothermal: Understanding Technology & Project Risk
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Tuesday, September 22
DID YOU KNOW?
Geothermal energy can be harnessed in a variety of ways, including power production, space/district heating, greenhouses, aquaculture, and many more!
Tuesday, September 22
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Session 3A: Panel – Money in Geothermal: Understanding Technology & Project Risk
Next-generation geothermal technologies are advancing to commercial scale, and require new financing mechanisms that align with evolving project risks. This panel brings together experts from finance, technology development, project execution and subsurface engineering to expore how geothermal projects become investable and bankable. Panelists will discuss the risks that matter most to investors and lenders, the technical milestones that build confidence, the role of demonstration projects and data, and how project teams can translate subsurface uncertainty into financeable opportunities.
Panelists:
- Soraya Bornaz, Underground Ventures
- John Lipton, CATF
- John McLennan, Energy & Geoscience Institute, University of Utah
- Antonio Montero Perez, BBVA