Welcoming Our New Policy Council Chair

We’re excited to welcome Caity Smith (of Zanskar Geothermal and Minerals) as the new Chair of the Geothermal Rising Policy Council (GRPC)! Caity’s strategic leadership and passion for geothermal energy will be invaluable as she helps guide the Council into a promising future.

At the same time, we want to express our gratitude to Sarah Jewett (of Fervo Energy), whose leadership over the past two years has been nothing short of extraordinary. Sarah’s contributions have left a lasting impact on the geothermal community.

During her tenure, Sarah organized impactful events like the first Fervo Energy Tech Day in 2023, which brought Federal officials together to highlight the importance of geothermal energy development. She also spearheaded the Cape Station groundbreaking event, fostering bipartisan support for geothermal and earning recognition from the Department of the Interior as a model of public-private collaboration on clean energy.

Sarah’s efforts on Capitol Hill were equally remarkable. Her testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee in October 2023 was instrumental in advancing key legislation, including the Expanding Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act (H.R. 6474), the Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act (H.R. 7422), and the Geothermal Energy Opportunity (GEO) Act (H.R. 7370). She also rallied the geothermal community in support of the Energy Permitting Reform Act, ensuring its momentum in the Senate. Throughout her leadership, Sarah championed geothermal energy in Federal appropriations, helping secure critical support for the industry.

Now, as Caity steps into this role, we’re confident she will build on Sarah’s incredible foundation. In her role as Head of Stakeholder Engagement at Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc., Caity has worked with government leaders and legislators to shape impactful policy while advancing geothermal technologies. Her dedication to the field is evident in her work with the GRPC and the Women in Geothermal (WING) US chapter.

Caity’s vision and dedication will undoubtedly propel the GRPC forward, and we are excited for the opportunities ahead under her leadership. Please join us in celebrating Sarah Jewett’s outstanding contributions and welcoming Caity Smith as she takes the helm.