Geothermal Energy Association Reports

	GEOTHERMAL ENERGY ASSOCIATION

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New GEA Reports:

Promoting Geothermal Energy: Air Emissions Comparison and Externality Analysis (May 2013) New!

2013 Annual US Geothermal Power Production and Development Report (April 2013) New!

Geothermal Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (November 2012)

Geothermal Basics Q&A (September 2012)

Geothermal: International Market Overview Report (May 2012)

Why Support Geothermal Energy? (February 2012)

Frequently Accessed Reports:

Geothermal Basics: Q & A (September 2012)
2011 Geothermal Education and Training Guide (August 2011)
Geothermal Reporting Terms and Definitions (November 2010)
Green Jobs Through Geothermal Energy (October 2010)
GEA International Market Report Final (May 2010)
Geothermal Revenue Under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (January 2009) This report examines the changes in federal geothermal revenues since 2005, when amendments were made to the Geothermal Steam Act by the Energy Policy Act
A Guide to Geothermal Energy & The Environment (Updated April 2007) Insight into factors of geothermal production that may have an impact on the environment, including clarification on common myths
A Handbook on the Externalities, Employment, and Economics of
Geothermal Energy (October 2006) Addresses common questions about basic economics, social, and employment impacts, and addresses costs or benefits that are not reflected in financial reports

GEA Industry Updates:

Issue Briefs and Transmission Comments

Technology and Resource Assessment Reports:

Report on Workshop on Exploration and Assessment of Geothermal Resources
The State of Geothermal Technology - Part II: Surface Technology (January 2008) Encompasses types and aspects of both traditional and emerging surface technologies
The State of Geothermal Technology - Part I: Subsurface Technology (November 2007- Executive Summary)
The State of Geothermal Technology - Part I: Subsurface Technology (November 2007- Full Report)
Describes the steps associated with locating and tapping a geothermal resource
MIT Report on Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Environment, Jobs, and Costs Reports:

Updated US Geothermal Education and Training Guide (August 2011)
US Geothermal Education and Training Guide (October 2010)
Green Jobs Through Geothermal Energy (October 2010)
A Guide to Geothermal Energy & The Environment (Updated April 2007) Insight into factors of geothermal production that may have an impact on the environment, including clarification on common myths
State and Federal Incentives for Small Power and Direct-Use Geothermal Production (August 2009)
Handbook on the Externalities, Employment, and Economics of
Geothermal Energy (October 2006) Addresses common questions about basic economics, social, and employment impacts, and addresses costs or benefits that are not reflected in financial reports
Geothermal Industry Employment Survey Results and Analysis (September 2005) Assesses and characterizes the workforce involved in geothermal activities in the U.S.
Factors Affecting Cost of Geothermal Power Development (August 2005)
Examines data and issues relating to cost of geothermal development

State Reports:

Energizing Southern California’s Economy: The Economic Benefits and Potential for Geothermal Energy in Southern California (October 2011)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - Geothermal Resource Development Needs Report (January 2007)
An Assessment of Geothermal Resource Development Needs (Full Report- January 2007) Documents twelve months of research, travel, and interviews designed to determine how geothermal fits into energy planning at the state and local level
Report: Geothermal Development Needs in Idaho
(November 2006)
Report: Geothermal Development Needs in Nevada
(December 2006)
California’s Geothermal Resource Base: Its contribution, future potential, and a plan for enhancing its ability to meet the states renewable energy and climate goals
(December 2006)
Report: Geothermal Development Needs in Arizona
(September 2006)
Report: Geothermal Development Needs in New Mexico
(September 2006)
Report: Geothermal Development Needs in Utah
(June 2006)

International Reports:

Geothermal: International Market Overview Report (May 2012)
GEA International Market Report Final (May 2010) Notes projects under development, major political and/or policy initiative related to development, and plans announced by either governments or in-country parties
Update on World Geothermal Development (May 2007)
Geothermal Energy, The Potential For Clean Power From The Earth (April 1999) Country by country estimates of the potential for geothermal energy resources to meet electricity demands.