Please join us for this month's Reno Geothermal YP Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 16th at 5-7 pm.
We have a couple of booths reserved at The Eddy.
Thank you to the Geothermal Rising NV RIG for sponsoring these events. We hope to see you there!
When Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024, ⋅ 7pm – 9 pm (Central Time - Chicago)
Location The Eddy, 16 S Sierra St., Reno, NV 89501
Held Virtually on Tuesday September 17, 2024 12:00N - 1:00PM MDT (Zoom link to be provided)
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We are so excited to host the first in-person event. Please remember to register and mark your calendars.
We will be at the Tchin Tchin Bar 39 N Hotel Street, Honolulu (Chinatown)
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 5:00-7:00 PM HST
We are so excited to host the first in-person event. Please remember to register and mark your calendars.
Friday, August 23, 4:00-6:00 PM HST, Temple Bar, 64 Keawe St, Hilo
We have completely booked this trip.
We are excited for the first ever Geothermal Rising Colorado RIG geothermal field trip through Colorado's Front Range, as we unravel the geological features that set up potential geothermal resources deep in the Denver Basin.
Photos to be posted soon!
This field trip delves into the heart of the earth's thermal energy, focusing on the Lyons Formation and Pre-Cambrian basement outcrops along the Front Range for their geothermal energy potential. The primary objective of this field trip is to explore the geologic nature associated with geothermal potential nestled within the Denver Basin and the Colorado Mineral Belt and to discuss the geothermal exploration potential of these two formations.
Our investigation into the Lyons Formation provides insights into its depositional history, lithology, mineralogy, and thermal conductivity, which are crucial factors in assessing its suitability for geothermal energy extraction. Additionally, we will discuss a core-based study in hydrothermal alterations within the Lyons Formation beneath Wattenberg Field, offering valuable clues to the geothermal reservoirs that lie deep in the basin. Venturing into the realm of the Pre-Cambrian basement, participants will visit ancient outcrops rich with hydrothermal alteration and structural influences. Through detailed observations and analysis, we aim to decipher the complex interplay of geological forces that have shaped these formations over millennia. Understanding these structural nuances is pivotal for understanding geothermal resources in Colorado. Additionally, these formations are associated with ongoing geothermal exploration projects deep within the Denver Basin.
The field trip will be guided by Dr. Steve Sonnenberg of Colorado School of Mines and Dr. Lew Kleinhans, Exploration Geologist. The field trip will start in Golden on the Colorado School of Mines campus on Saturday July 27th and end in Idaho Springs at Beau Jo's Pizza for lunch, with pizza and beer provided by the GR CO RIG! Field trip details will be sent out to registrants before the event, along with a field guide to each of our stop locations.
On Friday, August 9th (5:30-8:30 pm) the CO GR RIG is organizing an in-person/hybrid event at Carver Brewing Company in Durango, Colorado, please join us!
At this meeting, our guest speaker will be Dr. Holly Brunkal, Lecturer in Engineering and Geology at Western Colorado University, on "Creating a Nexus for Geothermal in SW CO". Dr. Brunkal is a senior lecturer with 11 years of teaching experience and is previously the Director of the Western – CU Boulder Partnership Program. She is actively involved with a proposed ‘energy learning center’ at the University to offer training and workshops on community geothermal utilization opportunities and workforce training in SW CO.
For those able to attend in-person, please stick around for happy hour and networking!
You can register for the event using the link below; This is limited to 40 attendees.
For those attending virtual here is the Zoom link please register for the Virtual portion of the meeting:
https://ahint.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hPZpHEQMTV-nYfYEbVgVmw
Geothermal Rising's Pacific Northwest Regional Iinterest Group (RIG) will be at the 2024 CleanTech Alliance Innovation Showcase. This event is focused on emerging technologies and draws participants from across our region from government, investors, climate activists, sustainability officers, etc. It’s a great chance to make sure that Geothermal energy is not forgotten as part of the renewable energy portfolio.
