Regarding the geothermal stature of the region, there’s good news and bad news.
The good news is that world geothermal energy development is exploding, and Reno people and companies will be tapped for their expertise in exploration, training, design, equipment and maintenance, bringing much needed money back into the community.
The bad news is that support for geothermal projects within Nevada has waned — at least five projects are stalled because of lack of demand for the renewable energy. If this situation continues, other cities, other states and even other countries may take the geothermal lead. And they want to.
Given the quality of geothermal jobs, the amount of money geothermal companies spend in the local economy and the industry’s expected growth, it would seem foolish not to step up and firmly maintain our position.
