Our Organization

Geothermal Rising is the global leader for the advancement of geothermal energy - helping the world use the earth to save the earth.

Geothermal Rising is a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. We empower the advancement of human understanding and practical use of geothermal energy through collaboration and communication of robust research, knowledge, advocacy, outreach, and guidance in the United States and around the globe. Founded in 1972, we are the largest direct-membership professional and trade association serving the geothermal industry. GR represents a broad and diverse demographic from across the geothermal community. We represent and advocate for all geothermal technologies and applications from ground source heat pumps to supercritical hot rock and everything in between. This includes thermal energy networks, direct use applications, industrial heat, manufacturing processing, enhanced (engineered) systems, closed-loop systems, deep drilling technology, geothermal heat pumps, advanced geothermal systems, subsurface reservoir management, supercritical hot rock, geoexchanges, and more. Our members include individuals, corporations, universities, national laboratories, government, and other nongovernmental organizations.