The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) was a U.S.
trade organization
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific Industry (economics), industry. Through collabor ...
composed of U.S. companies who support the expanded use of
geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is thermal energy extracted from the crust (geology), crust. It combines energy from the formation of the planet and from radioactive decay. Geothermal energy has been exploited as a source of heat and/or electric power for m ...
and are developing geothermal resources worldwide for electrical power generation and direct-heat uses. GEA advocated for public policies that will promote the development and utilization of geothermal resources, provides a forum for the industry to discuss issues and problems, encourages research and development to improve geothermal technologies, presents industry views to governmental organizations, provides assistance for the export of geothermal goods and services, compiles statistical data about the geothermal industry, and conducts education and outreach projects.
Headquartered in
Washington, D.C.
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, GEA represented the U.S. geothermal energy industry in congressional lobbying efforts, compiles and publishes data relating the geothermal installations and the state of the industry, represents the industry to the media and the general public, and hosts conferences and workshops for its member companies.
“Green Events Calendar,” Inside Green Business Weekly Report, November 8, 2006 (subscription access required)
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In 2018, the GEA merged with the Geothermal Rising (formerly Geothermal Resources Council), and no longer exists as a separate entity.
See also
* Geothermal Resources Council
* American Council on Renewable Energy
*Geothermal electricity
Geothermal power is electricity generation, electrical power generated from geothermal energy. Technologies in use include dry steam power stations, flash steam power stations and binary cycle power stations. Geothermal electricity generation i ...
* Geothermal energy in the United States
* List of notable renewable energy organizations
* Renewable energy in the United States
References
External links
Geothermal Energy Association
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Geothermal energy
Trade associations based in the United States
Geothermal energy in the United States
Renewable energy organizations based in the United States