● Statement = Our organizational commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
● Goals = Our general long-term aspirations.
● Objectives = How we will achieve our goals in the given time frame.

"Geothermal Rising is committed to improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to provide a brighter future for Earth and all its inhabitants. Our organization and community embrace and celebrate our members’ differences. It is the responsibility of Geothermal Rising to encourage and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a global geothermal non-profit organization, we are committed to connecting the geothermal community. There is more work to be done and, as we expand across markets and internationally, Geothermal Rising will continue to seek equitable improvement to elevate the geothermal community."

1. Elevate Awareness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the geothermal community
2. Create a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment for All within the geothermal community, Geothermal Rising organization and events
3. Engage with the Geothermal Industry to establish (support) improvement and encourage change
4. Hold ourselves and the Geothermal Community Accountable to commitments and improvements

❖ Metrics to provide a baseline understanding and to recognize opportunities for improvement.
❖ Event support encouraging diversification of awards, conference location selection, and safety.
❖ Providing educational materials through webpage updates, public speaking events, reports, and social media engagement.
❖ Recognition of exemplary individuals and companies of pledges for improvement, support of Geothermal Rising’s efforts, and accomplishments.

In the competition, student teams assume the role of a geothermal developer, devising direct-use strategies to heat and cool buildings, campuses, or districts. The competition fosters project development, design, and communications skills while boosting public understanding of geothermal power as a direct, renewable source of energy. Team submissions include a use case, resource assessment, usage evaluation, and a plan to engage the local community.

The recently completed Spring 2021 round of the competition included geothermal concepts designed for Native American reservations, universities, mixed-use communities, and hospital campuses.

Student competitors can also participate in a series of virtual trainings on geothermal site planning tools and practices. Upcoming trainings include the GEOPHIRES geothermal techno-economic simulation tool, environmental regulations and permitting for geothermal projects, the GeoRePORT Socio-Economic Assessment Tool, and reservoir modeling tips and tricks.

Winners and finalists will be recognized in a live Department of Energy announcement and press release as well as National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) news stories. The competition also includes $50,000 in cash prizes to student teams and their universities.

First, second, and third-place winners will also plan and host live, on-site events to educate relevant stakeholders about their proposed projects during the summer of 2022.

Ready to heat up spring 2022? Sign up, create a team, and upload the first required phase of your submission by Feb. 17, 2022. If you know of an educator or students who might be interested, help NREL spread the word.

NREL competition administrators are also looking for members of the geothermal industry to serve as competition judges. To volunteer as a judge, reviewing student submissions and providing valuable feedback, email geo.competition@nrel.gov.

We regret to announce Charles “Les” Goetting, passed away Sunday September 12th in the comfort of his home in Ventura, CA after a long battle with Leukemia.
 
Les founded Project Engineering in 1983 and built PE into the premier supplier of casing accessories and completion tools that it is today.  Over the past five years as his health declined, Les retired and hand selected a team of trusted individuals to carry Project Engineering forward. The PE Team is saddened about Les’ passing as he was not just a boss, but a friend, a mentor and father figure. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. We would like to thank everyone who kept Les in their prayers and thoughts.
 
The funeral service date and time will be announced in the days to come.
 
Per Les’ wishes, in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on his behalf.

 
Any Cards or letters can be sent to the Project Engineering office at:
12611 South Enos Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93311