geothermal energy organizations
The Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI) at the University of Utah is a not-for-profit research organization with a 25-year record of conducting multidisciplinary projects worldwide. Through cooperative agreements with universities and research institutes, government agencies and laboratories, and national energy companies worldwide, the Institute undertakes a broad range of projects on all seven continents.
Promotes initiatives on sustainable policy; publications are available at the Website.
EGEC is an international organization that promotes use, research and development of geothermal energy. This site offers a wide range of information, ranging from introductory to specialized.
GHPC works to increase awareness and use of geoexchange technology. Information at this site ranges from an introductory video to case studies.
Geo-Heat Center, Oregon Institute of Technology
Provides technological information on geothermal energy for consultants, developers, potential users and the general public. Offers publications for download and purchase.
The GEO site has world maps of geothermal energy production, geothermal facts, classroom materials and other information.
The GEA Website offers a useful section on geothermal basics along with a directory of existing power plants.
The Geothermal Lab site offers a very useful collection of maps related to geothermal energy development and use, as well as many publications and links to related databases.
GRC is an international educational and professional association which encourages research and information transfer. The site offers a virtual tour of a geothermal plant. Publications are available for purchase, with some articles freely downloadable. The Mexican professional journal Geotermia is also available in electronic format.
Includes general information on geothermal energy, news, interactive maps,
images and links to the International Geothermal Conference Papers Database.
IGSHPA advances ground source heat pump technology through training and research. The site offers general and technical information, with a directory of federal and state incentives and local industry contacts.
A U.S. based collaborative of stakeholders in geothermal energy development.
This organization sponsors international congresses on renewable energy, and works to support and enhance the utilization and implementation of renewable energy sources. It also publishes newsletters and the annual journal Renewable Energy.
Most books on the topic of
geothermal energy are really targeted for energy professionals and are
not of much value to the average consumer. An exception is the
book Geothermal Heat Pumps by Karl Oschner. See this book and
others in our book section.