Our Organization

Geothermal Rising is connecting the geothermal community and championing geothermal energy in the United States and around the world. Our vision is a brighter future for Earth and all its inhabitants, powered by the planet itself.
DID YOU KNOW?
Scientists project that the U.S. geothermal energy will contribute to 10% of the country’s energy by 2050.

Geothermal Rising is the global leader for the advancement of geothermal energy - helping the world use the earth to save the earth.

Geothermal Rising is a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. We empower the advancement of human understanding and practical use of geothermal energy through collaboration and communication of robust research, knowledge, advocacy, outreach, and guidance in the United States and around the globe. Founded in 1972, we are the largest direct-membership professional and trade association serving the geothermal industry. GR represents a broad and diverse demographic from across the geothermal community. We represent and advocate for all geothermal technologies and applications from ground source heat pumps to supercritical hot rock and everything in between. This includes thermal energy networks, direct use applications, industrial heat, manufacturing processing, enhanced (engineered) systems, closed-loop systems, deep drilling technology, geothermal heat pumps, advanced geothermal systems, subsurface reservoir management, supercritical hot rock, geoexchanges, and more. Our members include individuals, corporations, universities, national laboratories, government, and other nongovernmental organizations.

 

Membership
Joining Geothermal Rising is the first step in your work to help us use the earth to save the earth. Learn about our membership options today.
DID YOU KNOW?
Scientists project that the U.S. geothermal energy will contribute to 10% of the country’s energy by 2050.
Other Ways to Support Geothermal Rising
Geothermal Rising is an active organization that is always looking for participation from members and non-members to advance its mission to use the earth to save the earth. Here are just a few of the things that you can do to get involved:
  • Share our materials
  • Join as a member
  • Educate yourself and others on geothermal energy
Policy Council
The Geothermal Rising Policy Council (GRPC) formerly known as The Geothermal Rising Policy Committee is the voice of the geothermal industry to external audiences and stakeholders who make and influence policy. The GRPC promotes all technologies and applications that use the clean and renewable energy of the Earth to heat and cool our homes and businesses, manufacturing goods, produce food, and generate zero-carbon electricity. The Geothermal Rising Policy Council advocates for public policies that will promote the research, development, deployment, and utilization of geothermal resources and provides a forum for the industry to discuss issues and solve problems.
  • Share our materials
  • Join as a member
  • Educate yourself and others on geothermal energy