The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) and Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) have released a new, joint report titled "The Values of Geothermal Energy: A Discussion of the Benefits Geothermal Power Provides to the Future U.S. Power System (PDF)."
A press conference on November 6 offered journalists a discussion with geothermal business leaders about their company’s experience, the values their projects bring that aren’t currently recognized, and what the impact could be if full value of geothermal were more fully recognized by states and PUCs.
Taking part in the 49 minute conference were:
- Karl Gawell, Executive Director, Geothermal Energy Association
- Ben Matek, Industry Analyst, Geothermal Energy Association
- Steve Ponder, Executive Director, Geothermal Resources Council
- Brian Schmidt, Librarian, Geothermal Resources Council
- Richard Campbell, Vice President of Renewable Generation, CH2M HILL
- Louis E Capuano Jr., President & CEO, Capuano Engineering Company
- Doug Glaspey, President, COO and Director, U.S. Geothermal Inc.
- Craig Mataczynski, CEO, Gradient
- Bob Sullivan, VP of Business Development, Ormat