2025 Geothermal Capitol Hill Day

Tuesday, May 13

7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast: What to Expect and Special Keynote Speaker

Kick-off the Geothermal Capitol Hill Day preparing for a busy day of meetings with a fresh start to your morning: grab a cup of coffee, your favorite breakfast item and meet your fellow Geothermal enthusiasts!

Hear about the latest legislative and policy activity impacting the geothermal community, discuss key talking points; and, review Hill Day details.

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Hill Appointments (House-Focused) *

5:30 PM -7:00 PM | Networking Reception (IAPMO Office, 2nd Floor Conference Center)

Wednesday, May 14

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Networking Breakfast

Prepare for another busy day of meetings with a fresh start to your morning: grab a cup of coffee, your favorite breakfast item and chat with your fellow Geothermal enthusiasts!

8:45 AM – 9:30 AM | What to Expect? Preparing for a Day on Capitol Hill Part II

Start day two with a wrap up of Tuesday’s meetings. Did we identify new champions? Are there follow-up communications to be sent? Additional questions to answer? We will also discuss lessons learned and final review of the industry talking points and key policy issues.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM| Hill Appointments (Senate - Focused) *

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Geothermal Capitol Hill Day Policy Reception (Capitol Hill Club)

Join Hill Day participants at our closing reception. The fun, relaxed environment provides another opportunity for you to share updates regarding your appointments and connect with colleagues!

*Although we will make every effort to schedule all House Meetings on Tuesday and Senate Meetings on Wednesday, it is our top priority to meet with as many offices as possible while we are in DC. Delegate groups may be broken down into smaller groups if needed to accommodate Congressional scheduling requests and availability.

Participants should expect to meet with 7-12 offices over the 2-day event. Groups will include up to 5-7 people.\

Geothermal Rising has partnered with Advocacy Associates to facilitate the appointment scheduling process for the 2025 Geothermal Capitol Hill Day. The details provided during participants’ registration will be used for the scheduling process.

To ensure that we are successful in our messaging goals, please note the following information:

• All attendees must check in with Geothermal Rising staff team members at the IAPMO office.
• All attendees are strongly encouraged to participate in the daily, morning Hill Day preparation meetings.
• Attendees agree to participate in the meetings in their Hill Day schedules only.
• Attendees agree to use the 2025 Geothermal Capitol Hill Day talking points only-see details below.
• All appointments will be scheduled by the contracted scheduling service – attendees agree not to schedule appointments on their own.
• Attendees are responsible for their transportation to/from all appointments.
• All buildings on Capitol Hill require security screenings prior to access. Please be sure to plan your time accordingly.
• Hill appointment schedules will be accessible via Advocacy Associates mobile app. Participants can use the mobile app to track their meetings, access important talking points and documents, and communicate with other attendees.
• Access to the mobile app will be provided to all registrants 2 weeks prior to the event.

Questions? Contact the GR team for assistance.

Geothermal Rising Policy Council Approved Talking Points will be generated and distributed to all registrants prior to the event.  Talking points will cover:

• Technology agnostic benefits to geothermal heating/cooling and power generation
• Current legislative bills that will support the growth of the industry
• Importance of preserving the IRA tax credits

Meeting briefs will be created and distributed through the scheduling app and will include tailored talking points, as well as detailed information on each Senator's or Representative's stance and relevant committee assignments related to geothermal energy 

Hill Day Preparation Meetings will be held at International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials' (IAPMO) Washington, DC Office:

101 Constitution Avenue, NW

2nd Floor Conference Center

Washington, DC 20003

Public parking is available at 101 Constitution. 

Hotel Options

Washington, DC has an array of hotel options for your consideration from unique, boutique style properties to family-friendly and everything in between!

Visit the Washington DC visitors’ website to learn more about hotel options, restaurants and things to do while in DC.

Geothermal Rising Staff will be staying at the Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown. Hill Day participants are welcome to join us there! 

Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown

1199 Vermont Avenue NW

Washington, DC, 20005

Travel Information

Washington, DC is easily accessible via three major airports:

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
• Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Cab, Lyft, and Uber service are available at all three locations. 

Registration is now closed! Interested in attending? Contact Geothermal Rising's Director of Policy and Education, Vanessa Robertson at vanessa@geothermal.org. 

Registration Fees: 

• GR Members - $225
• Non-Members - $250
• GR Policy Members - $175*
• GR NextGen Geo Members - $125

*Contact Geothermal Rising at registration@geothermal.org to obtain the GRPC registration discount code.

Registration Information: The fee includes all activities, hill appointment schedules and meal functions.

Media Inquiries: If you are a member of the media and would like to attend or learn more about this event, please contact Geothermal Rising at registration@geothermal.org and include your organizational affiliation. 

Registration cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to registration@geothermal.org by April 23, 2025, for a partial refund. A $75 processing fee applies to cancellations postmarked or emailed by this date. NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellation requests after Wednesday, April 23. Substitution(s) can be made at any time, with prior approval. 

Sponsoring the Geothermal Capitol Hill Day provides your organization the opportunity extend your brand's outreach and educate attendees about your brand while elevating the voice of the geothermal community with policy and decision makers. 

Interested in learning more?

CONTACT:
Candi Calderone, Industry Relations Manager
candi@geothermal.org
1.856.437.4742 

Download the Sponsor Prospectus!