Papers will be presented on recent research relating to geothermal reservoirs including:
Idaho Energy Freedom will host Energy Freedom Education Day at the Capitol building's second floor rotunda on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is designed to educate legislators and the public about Idaho's energy economy and spotlight clean energy options.
Idaho Energy Freedom is a group of citizens and neighbors concerned about the impact of misinformation about energy options in Idaho. We believe that Idahoans should get the facts and decide for themselves what’s in their best interest. Freedom is an Idaho value, and no one type of energy is right for everyone. Healthy competition benefits ratepayers, and investment in energy infrastructure creates jobs and prosperity in our schools and communities.
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.
Join Geothermal Rising as we work to connect the geothermal energy community with state lawmakers to share the important contributions of geothermal locally and state-wide. Since 1960, geothermal energy has been a source of renewable energy in California. Geothermal has been instrumental in helping California meet its greenhouse gas reduction requirements and now with advances in new technology, the potential for large growth has sparked new exploration. Industry experts will discuss the numerous benefits of geothermal in California along with the opportunities to expand and accelerate deployment and innovation in the State.
Geothermal Rising will extend invitations to students in the hopes of attracting the next generation of geothermal professionals.
Join the Geothermal Rising Delegation on Capitol Hill, May 13-14, 2025, in Washington, DC!
Registrations are Closing Soon!
Geothermal Capitol Hill Day is where policy meets possibility.
Each year, geothermal experts, engineers, students, and business leaders head to Washington to connect with Congressional leaders and showcase the power and promise of geothermal energy. This high-impact, two-day experience offers direct advocacy opportunities with lawmakers and a firsthand look at the policymaking process.
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Registration closes on April 23. Space is limited to ensure high-impact engagement and focused group advocacy. Don’t miss your chance to speak for geothermal on the national stage.
Please join us for an educational and inspiring webinar where students who won GR Scholarships share their work.
Presenters:
Margariete studied geology at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania as an undergraduate. She then earned her MSc. in geochemistry at Colorado School of Mines, and her PhD. in geophysics at Stanford University. Her PhD thesis used experiments to explore whether fast decreases in temperature can influence transport and elastic properties of geothermal reservoir rocks.
Alex Martin holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and is currently pursuing a master's in Sustainable Energy Engineering at the Iceland School of Energy. Her thesis focuses on geothermal energy, exploring themes of responsible resource management, cascade utilization, innovation, and the circular economy through the lens of operational processes. In addition to her academic work, she has experience in both high- and low-temperature geothermal applications in the USA and Iceland.
Princewill Nnamdi Okechukwu is a second-year Master’s student at the University of Padua, specializing in Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources with a focus on geothermal energy. He has extensive research experience in using both passive and active geophysical exploration methods to identify and quantify geothermal resources, particularly in underexplored regions. His notable work includes pioneering geothermal research in Nigeria, such as his published study on modeling geothermal energy potential in the Ruwan-Zafi Hot Spring region using aeromagnetic data.
As the founder of the first geothermal energy startup in West Africa, Princewill is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions and achieving global climate goals. He is a recipient of the prestigious Marcelo Lippmann Graduate Scholarship from Geothermal Rising, awarded for his exceptional contributions to the field.
At the University of Padua, Princewill’s research emphasizes innovative approaches to geothermal exploration in areas with limited prior geological data. His work bridges academic rigor with practical applications, aiming to transform energy landscapes through geothermal development.
