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GEA’s newsletter ~ Geothermal Energy Weekly

National News 3

Will the Election Debate on Taxes and the Economy Mean a Pre-Election Vote on the PTC? Federal Agencies to Revisit Plan for Energy Corridors Across West House GOP Floats 'No More Solyndras Act'

Company News 5

Nevada Geothermal Power: Registration with SEC Terminated; Listing on TSX Continues University of Nevada, Reno: NGA Adds Field Trips to Various Geothermal Sites U.S. Geothermal: Neal Hot Springs Starting Up, Second Power Module Complete

RE & Climate Change 7

IEA Releases First Medium-Term Report on Renewable Energy Growth

State News 7

California: Bill Clarifies Exemptions for Byproducts of Geothermal Brine Colorado: Potential of Geothermal Resources Considered Hawai’i: HVO Scientists Comment on Undersea Power Cable Oregon: USDA Funding for Rural Development to Aid Paisley Ranch Geothermal Study New Mexico: PNM Includes Geothermal Energy in RE Plan South Dakota: ‘CO2 Plume Geothermal’ to be Used in Carbon Capture & Storage Project

International News 10

Americas Canada: Borealis Obtains Geothermal Land Use Permit and Water License Canada: Alterra Power Receives Offer for Icelandic Holdings Costa Rica: IDB Approves $250M for Electricity Sector Dominica: Positive Results for Geothermal in Roseau Valley

Europe Chechnya: Plan for Geothermal Station Approved UK: North Sea Offshore Geothermal Potential Discussed at Recent Conference

Africa Ethiopia: CIF Funding Goes to Aluto Langano Geothermal Prospect Kenya: GDC Tasked to Develop 5000 MW by 2030; Opportunities in Kenya for US Companies

Pacific Australia: Funding Granted for Green Rock’s Geothermal Power Project

GHPs & Direct Use 15

In Estonia, Old Shale Mines Provide Geothermal Heat UK Plans Five Deep-Geothermal Heat and Distribution Systems New Hampshire Opts for Full Thermal Incentive for RPS

Notices 16

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New This Week Recruiting for RE Trade Mission to Philippines & Thailand, ITA Dep’t of Commerce (due July 13) DOC Seeks Nominations for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (July 16) Free Webinar on Geothermal System Assessments in East Africa, Hot Dry Rocks (July 19) Exams for the Energy & Mineral Resources Engineer and Associate Mineral Resources Engineer Classifications, California State Lands Commission, Long Beach CA (due August 2)

Featured Notices California Cleantech Trade Mission to China Seeks Geothermal Participants (July 20) GEA, USAID Connecting East Africa Business Opportunities USTDA Seeks U.S. Companies Interested in Providing Geo-Related Goods/Services in E. Africa, SE Asia Call for Papers for German Geothermal Congress (due July 31)

Employment 23

Featured Jobs Administrator, Western Area Power Administration, DOE, Lakewood CO (August 10)

Requests for Proposals 24

Featured RFPs RE Projects, Southern California Public Power Authority (November 30)

Events 24

New This Week Oregon Geothermal Working Group Meeting, Bend OR (August 2)

GEA and GEA-Sponsored Events *Sponsorship Update: Sponsorships and Availability for Upcoming National Geothermal Summit GEA National Geothermal Summit 2012 - Sacramento, CA (August 7-8) GEA Geothermal Energy Expo® and GRC Annual Meeting, Reno NV (Sept. 30-Oct. 2) Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (co-located with Power-Gen International), Orlando, Fla. (December 11–13)

Other Featured Events Public Meetings on Transmission Efforts, DOE and WAPA, various dates and locations CGEC Forum & Field Trip to “The Geysers” (July 17-18) Recent Advances in Geothermal Geochemistry Workshop, GRC and UC-Davis (July 19-20) National Geothermal Academy, Final Presentations and Reception (August 10) 20th Annual Congress of the AGM and 1st Latin-American Geothermal Congress, Mich., Mexico (September 26-28) Geothermal Workshop, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Philippines (October 21–24) 34th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Aotea Centre, Auckland (November 19-21) 4th African Rift Geothermal Conference, Nairobi (November 21-23) Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas Development, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas (March 12-14, 2013)

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National News

Will the Election Debate on Taxes and the Economy Mean a Pre-Election Vote on the PTC?

Taxes are taking center stage in the political debate because everyone’s taxes go up unless Congress acts by year’s

end. Obama announced Monday support for a one-year extension of tax cuts for taxpayers earning more than $250,000;

those making more would see their rates return to 1990s levels. Romney supports extending the tax cuts for all income

earners (Washingtonpost.com/). Meanwhile, both criticize each other for the weak economy and continued high

unemployment rate.

On the hill, politicians, reporters, and the industries affected all wonder whether the debate between Obama and Romney

over the Bush tax cuts and the economy may trigger a vote on tax legislation before the election. If it does, then it's

possible for there to be a pre-November vote on renewable energy PTCs (the wind credit expires at the end of this year;

geothermal, at the end of next year). But, while both House and Senate members are talking about a possible vote, many

think it would only be for "show" with any final action still waiting till the lame duck session.

In a speech from the President in the East Room this week, the President did not specifically mention the renewable energy

production tax credits PTC, but some analysts saw room for hope for a pre-election vote, such as those at ClearView Energy

Partners in DC. The analysts wrote: "For our purposes, today's speech represents a meaningful, if minute, change to our

expectations: it suggests that it may now be possible for Congress to pass a pre-election tax-cut extension bill that could

include 'energy extenders' language under the broader aegis of job creation," the firm wrote (EEnews.net). The analysts

gave two possibilities: a continuing resolution, by Sept. 30; and a "sequester stopper" bill to undo mandatory spending cuts

generated by the 2011 Budget Control Act and upheld by the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit

Reduction. Additionally, it could fit into a broader jobs package.

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Senate Democratic Leadership embraced Obama's call for a one-year extension, and Senator Harry Reid said he wants a

vote on the proposal as soon as possible. Senate Finance Committee Max Baucus said he agreed with the President's

proposal. Also, Treasury Secretary Geithner briefed Senate Democrats on the Obama tax proposal. In the House, Leaders

were reportedly working out their plans for tax extenders, but Rep. Patrick Tiberi (R-Ohio), a key House Ways and Means

Committee Member Subcommittee, told reporters he did not expect legislation before November.

Federal Agencies to Revisit Plan for Energy Corridors Across West

A coalition of conservation organizations and a western Colorado county reached a settlement agreement this week with

federal agencies that could spark creation of a new plan for energy corridors in the West. The Bush-era “West-wide Energy

Corridors” plan, announced in 2008, connects coal and other fossil-fuel power plants to the West’s electric grid. The plan

often overlooks areas with solar, wind, and geothermal potential, and in some places threatened wildlife habitat,

wilderness areas, and national parks, according to a press release from the Wilderness Society.

The agreement now awaits court approval. An interagency workgroup (including the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S.

Forest Service, and the Department of Energy) would oversee the new corridor analysis, taking into consideration studies

by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council and Western Governors’ Association, expertise provided by the Energy

Department, and public feedback. “This landmark agreement could make a world of difference to renewable energy

development — and at the same time, minimize messy energy corridors on our public lands to avoid harm to wildlife, parks

and wilderness,” said Amy Atwood, senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, via the press release. “We are

delighted with this win-win outcome,” said Elizabeth Merritt of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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House GOP Floats 'No More Solyndras Act'

Via Sustainable Energy Coalition and The Hill -- House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and

Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) are floating legislation that would sunset the Energy Department’s controversial loan guarantee

program for green energy projects. The draft bill, which Republicans call the “No More Solyndras Act,” would bar the

Energy Department from granting loan guarantees for any applications received after the end of 2011. For existing

applications, the bill sets new parameters for reviewing the requests. The department currently has authority to issue $34

billion worth of loan guarantees, according to the draft bill. Stearns said that he’s hoping for a floor vote before the

congressional August recess.

Company News

Nevada Geothermal Power: Registration with SEC Terminated; Listing on TSX Continues

Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. announced it has filed a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to

voluntarily terminate its registration of common shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. From the company

release: As a result of the filing, the Company's SEC reporting obligations are immediately suspended. Further, it is

anticipated that as a consequence of the termination, the Company's common shares will no longer be eligible for

quotation on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. The Company common shares will continue to be listed on the TSX

Venture Exchange under the symbol NGP and it is anticipated that its common shares will be quoted on the Pink Sheets, a

centralized electronic quotation service for over-the-counter securities. The Company decided to terminate the registration

of its common shares with the SEC after determining that the expense and management attention required for SEC

reporting became too expensive.

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University of Nevada, Reno: NGA Adds Field Trips to Various Geothermal Sites

The second annual National Geothermal Academy, underway at the University of Nevada, Reno aims to educate and train

future scientists, engineers and researchers. A recent press release notes that this year a series of field trips was added to

the curriculum, with visits to: Long Valley Caldera near Mammoth Lakes; direct-use power production in Klamath Falls, Ore.;

northern Nevada geothermal sites Humboldt House and Rye Patch; and The Geysers in northern California. The Academy

is supported by a consortium of top geothermal schools and the Department of Energy, and UNR was chosen to host due in

part to the abundance of geothermal activity in the state. Visiting instructors include personnel from Cornell University,

University of Calgary, Southern Methodist University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of

Utah, and West Virginia University, as well as leaders and consultants from the geothermal industry.

U.S. Geothermal: Neal Hot Springs Starting Up, Second Power Module Complete

U.S. Geothermal, a GEA company member, recently announced mechanical completion on the second of three 7.3-MW

(net) air-cooled power plant modules at the Neal Hot Springs geothermal energy project in Oregon. The first two units are

scheduled to start up in July, followed by the third in August or September. The full 22-MW project is 93% complete,

according to the company release, and about 58% of the required injection capacity for the remaining injection wells has

already been drilled.

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RE & Climate Change

IEA Releases First Medium-Term Report on Renewable Energy Growth

The International Energy Agency (IEA)’s medium-term report on renewable power sources – the first of its kind on

renewable energy from the agency – says global power generation from renewable sources, including hydro, is expected to

increase by over 40% in the next five years. The “Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report 2012” says non-OECD

countries will account for two-thirds of this growth, supporting indications of an increasing shift from the OECD to new

markets, according to Iea.org/. The report concentrates on eight technologies; regarding geothermal energy, it notes

geothermal is projected to continue to develop in areas with good resources. The other highlighted technologies are

hydropower, bioenergy for power, onshore wind, offshore wind, solar photovoltaic, concentrating solar power, and ocean

power.

State News

California: Bill Clarifies Exemptions for Byproducts of Geothermal Brine

Assembly Bill 2205, now moving through the state legislature would clarify that byproducts of geothermal power

production receive the same regulations and exemptions that apply to the plants. Geothermal brine is currently being

used to mine lithium by the company Simbol Materials in southern California. Chief executive Luka Erceg says the

extraction technology and process could revive the U.S.’s once-booming lithium industry, now dominated by South

American multinationals, as reported by Forbes.com/. The law would apply to “new processes that extract materials from

geothermal waste in connection with that plant in a closed-loop system,” according to state Senate analysis. “The

proposed amendment is intended to provide certainty to both geothermal developers and extraction companies, ensuring

that neither party’s geothermal exemption will be imperiled due to the extraction of beneficial commercial substances.”

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Colorado: Potential of Geothermal Resources Considered

Findings from a recent scientific research on the Denver area’s geothermal resources were considered in two recent events

-- a state conference in Denver, where area residents discussed geothermal issues; and at a Geothermal Greenhouse

Partnership (GGP) fund-raiser and information presentation on building geothermal greenhouses in the downtown area.

The study suggested extensive resources in the area, more than previously known.

The Colorado School of Mines study consisted of two weeks at the Pagosa Country geothermal aquifer. Dr. Terry Young, Dr.

Michael Batzle, and Dr. Andrew Revil led the study, and between 85 and 90 CSM-affiliated individuals contributed. The

study had two primary focuses: deep seismic profiles and passive geoelectrical methods (Pagosasun.com). Another round

of study could continue next year. The school’s geophysics department concluded last October that that area was fit for

training and field experience for students, and that, in return, the data from the comprehensive study would be invaluable

to the area. In late May, graduate students and faculty members provided preliminary presentations on the findings.

Findings included three previously unknown faults. It also showed faults in the area can penetrate several layers of strified

rock atop the water, called the basement material, providing a conduit for water resources.

Hawai’i: HVO Scientists Comment on Undersea Power Cable

An undersea power cable to transfer electricity from geothermal and other sources may have issues in its path, according to

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists. An undersea cable would have to pass along the northeast flank of Mauna Loa,

where there is a “significant likelihood” of lava inundation. “The possibility of an eruption in the geothermal resource or

state-wide cable path within any 50-year period is between 60 and 90 percent,” HVO was quoted. Regulatory framework

was signed into law at the end of June by Gov. Neil Abercrombie, meaning such a cable would be regulated by the state,

though there is no current project proposal.

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Oregon: USDA Funding for Rural Development to Aid Paisley Ranch Geothermal Study

Reported by Sustainablebusinessoregon.com/, Colahan Enterprises Inc. has been selected to receive $26,234 for feasibility

testing for a 2-MW geothermal electric power facility at their Paisley ranch. The project was one of 17 in Oregon selected

by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development program to share $172,000 in funding as part of the Rural

Energy for America Program, authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. Nationwide, 430 projects shared $6.9 million in funding.

"The Obama Administration and USDA are helping agricultural producers and rural small business owners reduce their

energy costs and consumption – and by doing so is helping to create jobs, preserve our natural resources, protect the

environment, and strengthen the bottom line for businesses," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a statement. The

Paisley ranch studies will cost ~$105,000.

New Mexico: PNM Includes Geothermal Energy in RE Plan

PNM, New Mexico's largest electricity provider awaits approval from the PRC to include 10 MW of geothermal energy in its

2013 renewable energy procurement plan. If approved, PNM expects to sign on a 20-year power purchase agreement with

Cyrq Energy Inc. for geothermal energy from the Lightning Dock plant. Cyrq is investing $100 million in the plant, which is

expected to come on line in January 2014. Lightning Dock is expected to be the first utility-scale geothermal project in New

Mexico.

South Dakota: ‘CO2 Plume Geothermal’ to be Used in Carbon Capture & Storage Project

Heat Mining Company LLC, a South Dakota startup, has announced new technology called CO2 Plume Geothermal (CPG) to

be licensed through a large global company. Heat Mining had not yet announced the name of the client. A $600,000 grant

from the University of Minnesota, and a subsequent $1.5 million grant from the Department of Energy, supported the

technology’s development. How it works: the technology captures CO2 from power plants and transfers it to saline aquifers

underground, between 1.4 and 3 miles deep (Finance-commerce.com/). CO2 temperatures reach 140°F-300°F, and it rises

to a turbine to produce electricity. The CO2 then cools in towers and returns to the aquifer for reuse. Saline aquifers are

isolated by layers of impermeable seals and caprock, preventing environmental impacts.

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International News

Americas

Canada: Borealis Obtains Geothermal Land Use Permit and Water License

Borealis GeoPower, in partnership with the Acho Dene Koe First Nations, last month announced it had been granted the

first-ever geothermal land use permit and water license from the MVLWB in the Northwest Territories for a geothermal

power project. The plant could be the first operating geothermal power plant in Canada, and is designed to supply the

remote northern community with 600kW of electricity. Tim Thompson, Borealis’s Chief Executive Officer said in a press

release, “This represents a watershed moment for our partners and ourselves and demonstrates that geothermal power

generation is a real and viable option for the Northwest Territories.” Power is expected to come online by late 2013 or

early 2014.

Canada: Alterra Power Receives Offer for Icelandic Holdings

Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) late last month announced it had received an unsolicited offer from a private Icelandic entity

for the purchase of Alterra's 66.6% interest in HS Orka hf of Iceland. Alterra's VP Corporate Relations Anders Kruus, stated

in a company release: "Exploring this transaction does not change Alterra's focus on expanding and optimizing its clean

energy operations in Iceland. However, we felt we should consider this unsolicited proposal if it maximizes value for Alterra

shareholders and is supported by Icelandic stakeholders." Alterra signed a non-binding term sheet to pursue the

transaction.

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Costa Rica: IDB Approves $250M for Electricity Sector

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced it had approved $250 million in financing for Costa Rica’s electricity

sector. Nearly $98 million will go to the Reventazón Hydroelectric Project, and the remainder will go toward investments in

improving state power company ICE’s electricity generation, transmission, and distribution capacities. IDB aims to improve

the quality of energy and improve coverage in rural areas, according to press.

In May, ICE said it plans to invest $9 billion over the next 12 years in the nation’s power sector, with the majority to go

toward generation in hydro, thermal, and geothermal. And IDB is further involved in the region, announcing earlier this

year joint investments with the Japan International Cooperation Agency targeted up to $600 million in green energy

renewable and energy efficiency projects in Central America and the Caribbean.

Costa Rica derives 12 percent (163 MW) of its electricity production from geothermal energy, the GEA noted in its recent

“Geothermal: International Market Overview Report.” In fact, it was one of 39 countries identified in 1999 by GEA as

having the potential to meet 100% of their electricity needs through domestic geothermal resources.

The majority of countries in Central America have developed a portion of their geothermal resources for utility scale power

production. In Central America rapid economic growth, increasing dependence on imported fossil fuels, and a push to

overcome regional fragmentation through the SIEPAC (Sistema de Interconexion Electrica para America Central)

transmission interconnection have created the need for the development of the region’s renewable resources, the

international overview report noted.

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Dominica: Positive Results for Geothermal in Roseau Valley

A geothermal project in Dominica’s Roseau Valley is seeing “excellent results” from testing at its third well. Officials will

now compile the results of all three wells and plan to build a small power plant. In May, Dominica’s Ministry of Public

Works, Energy & Ports sent GEA an update on the geothermal project in the Roseau Valley, noting the project is intended to

meet local demand and to sell the surplus to neighboring islands Guadeloupe and Martinique via submarine cables. Results

at that time were also favorable, with temperatures of 300°C; a 5-10 MW production plant would fill local consumption,

and 100 to 120 MW would allow for profitable supply to the neighboring islands.

Europe

Chechnya: Plan for Geothermal Station Approved

The Ministry of Industry and Energy of Chechnya’s electricity development program goes through 2020 and includes plans

for a geothermal energy station and a solar energy station, both approved by the Ministry of Energy of Russia, according to

the deputy minister of industry and energy of the Chechnya republic Tamerlan Matayev. The deputy minister recently told

press the republic is ready to present the project to any investor (Vestnikkavkaza.net/ ). “At the moment we are

conducting negotiations with one of German companies which construct geothermal energy stations. They have found our

projects interesting,” he was quoted.

“Chechnya takes the third place among federal districts and constituents of Russia on geothermal water resources,” he said.

“We also begin to consider using of our geothermal resources on the basis of exhausted oil deposits.” According to the

source, the republic has dozens of developed mines that are not being used. “In some deposits oil had been produced for

more than a century. So you can imagine how much water is accumulated there,” he said. “We can use it for geothermal

energy station with the geo-circulatory system.” Chechnya, a republic of Russia, is still one of the main debtors of the state

for consumed energy.

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UK: North Sea Offshore Geothermal Potential Discussed at Recent Conference

North Sea oil platforms could be used to produce geothermal energy and once they are no longer economic for oil and gas

extraction, as presented international consultant George at a recent conference in Aberdeen, Scotland. The energy could

be sent to the national grid via subsea cables, extending the life of North Sea rigs and platforms by a further 30 years. The

Earth’s crust under these platforms are estimated at about 10 km thick compared to 40–70 km thick on land, and have the

advantage of being surrounded by cold sea water.

There are five power plant designs under consideration, reported ThinkGeoEnergy.com: the PureCycle Power system (Pratt

& Whtiney Power Systems) based on ORC, Single screw turbine by Turboden, twin screw turbine design from Lagson

Energy, Hydraulic thermal engine from Deluge and Kalina Cycle of Global Geothermal.

Africa

Ethiopia: CIF Funding Goes to Aluto Langano Geothermal Prospect

Ethiopia's investment plan to the Climate Investment Fund was approved by committee members, and $50 million will now

go to Ethiopia under the Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program for Low Income Countries program of CIF. Part of that

funding will go toward the Aluto Langano geothermal prospect. Ethiopian Geological Survey director Masresha

Gebreselassie told press Ethiopia wants to generate 450 MW of electricity from geothermal power in Abaya, Alto, Fentale,

Kerbito, Tendaho and Tulu Moye by 2019. Investment and technical support will also go toward the Assela Wind Farm

project. The plan requires the African Development Bank to inject $23 million of the total SREP funding to the Ethiopian

projects. (Upi.com/)

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Kenya: GDC Tasked to Develop 5000 MW by 2030; Opportunities in Kenya for US Companies

The Geothermal Development Corporation has finished installing 6 wells in Menengai and will be installing modular power

plants before the end of the year, according to local outlet Kbc.co.ke/. With the country in “dire need” of energy, GDC is

tasked to develop 5000 megawatts by 2030 to drive the country’s economic progression. The company expects two extra

rigs by the end of the year that it has ordered from the Chinese petroleum drilling company. Opportunities for business in

Kenya are growing quickly; see “GEA, USAID Connecting East Africa Business Opportunities” and “USTDA Seeks U.S.

Companies Interested in Providing Geo-Related Goods/Services in E. Africa, SE Asia” in the Notices section of this

newsletter.

Pacific

Australia: Funding Granted for Green Rock’s Geothermal Power Project

Green Rock, the largest geothermal energy landholder in WA, received word of the success of its application for Low

Emissions Energy Development for the Mid West Geothermal Power Project. Green Rock holds permits on areas that have

the benefit of data in the public domain, including several 3D seismic surveys indicating good geothermal prospectivity.

Green Rock is planning to drill the first well in 2013.

The funding applied for was $5.38 million, and the company hopes to have the majority of at least the first well costs

covered by LEED and Emerging Renewables Program funds, said Green Rock Executive Chairman Richard Beresford, with

the announcement. “This would address the lack of private investor appetite in Australia for the drilling necessary to

demonstrate commercial production of geothermal energy,” Beresford was quoted (Power-eng.com/). “However, once

demonstrated in the Mid West, we are confident that industry and utility investors will recognize the value of the very large

geothermal resource and its proximity to existing power infrastructure,” he said noting a rapidly growing energy market in

the Mid West Region.

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GHPs & Direct Use

In Estonia, Old Shale Mines Provide Geothermal Heat

The Institute of Geology at Tallinn University of Technology in Estonia is studying ten closed oil shale mines for geothermal

potential in Ida-Viru County in the northeast. The Sompa mine facility is seen as a pilot project for the region, and has been

using heat pumps to heat homes in Kiikla village for the past year. “This boiler plant has been in operation for well over a

year and works quite well, as we see it," Jana Pavlenkova, development adviser to the Mäetaguse municipality, was quoted.

Heating costs decreased from 109 to 58 Euros per MWh.

UK Plans Five Deep-Geothermal Heat and Distribution Systems

GT Energy and E.ON have recently announced a memorandum of understanding for the joint development of five new deep

geothermal heat and distribution systems. The first of the five projects is located in North-West England and is set to start

before the end of the year. "Schemes like these help us reduce our carbon emissions and can help cut customer bills. This

scheme is just one of a number that we are delivering across the UK and is part of our commitment to change the way

energy is created and used in the UK" Michael Woodhead, managing director of E.ON's Sustainable Energy business was

quoted (Businessgreen.com/ ). The company recently identified district heat systems as a major growth area.

New Hampshire Opts for Full Thermal Incentive for RPS

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch and the state’s Senate and House of Representatives have signed a bill (NH S.B. 218)

adding thermal renewable energy to the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Geothermal heating and cooling

systems are examples of projects that will qualify for renewable energy certificates, worth up to $29 per MWh, once

thermal projects qualify for the new incentives (after January 1, 2013). This makes New Hampshire the first state to fully

incorporate renewable thermal energy into its RPS program, according to a release from the Biomass Thermal Energy

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Council. "This is an important step forward in efforts to gain equal consideration for thermal energy," said BTEC Executive

Director Joseph Seymour. "With little happening on energy policy in Washington, efforts must focus on state policy to

achieve a more fuel and technology neutral incentive structure for renewable energy. New Hampshire has led the way in

showing the nation that it is possible to enhance state RPS programs by adding thermal energy."

Notices

New This Week

Recruiting for RE Trade Mission to Philippines & Thailand, ITA Dep’t of Commerce (due July 13)

From Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 131 / Monday, July 9, 2012 / Notices, 40329 [PDF] -- The United States Department of

Commerce International Trade Administration’s (ITA) U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US&FCS), in conjunction with

USFCS staff in Manila and USFCS staff in Bangkok is organizing a Renewable Energy Trade Mission to Manila, Philippines and

Bangkok, Thailand, September 17–20, 2012. The Renewable Energy Trade Mission will offer U.S. companies a timely and

cost-effective way to engage with key stakeholders, government officials and potential partners in an effort to enter the

promising Philippines and Thailand markets. Target sectors for potential U.S. exports include: Biomass/Waste-to-

Energy/Biogas; Geothermal; Hydropower; Wind power; and Solar power.

Both Thailand and the Philippines rank high on ITA’s Renewable Energy Best Prospects Study which identifies those markets

with good potential for U.S. exports of renewable energy goods and services. By targeting these markets, the Renewable

Energy Trade Mission will not only advance the President’s National Export Initiative and his goal of positioning the U.S. as

the leading exporter of renewable energy technology, it will also support the ITA Energy Team, and the Renewable Energy

and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative’s (RE4I) goals by promoting export opportunities for U.S. companies active in the

renewable sector. With a focus on connecting U.S. companies with key players and decision makers in the Philippines and

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Thailand, this mission will provide critical market information and access to help participants establish the necessary public

and private sector contacts to thrive. The five-day mission will include meetings with high-level national government

officials, one-on- one meetings with potential partners and industry leaders, briefings on the Philippine and Thailand

markets, site visits, and additional meetings with members of the Asia Development Bank.

The delegation will be comprised of at least 10 U.S. firms and a maximum of 20, representing a cross-section of U.S.

industries that have developed products and services for the renewable energy industry.

Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately and conclude no later than July 13, 2012. The U.S. Department of

Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning in June 2012. Applications

received after July 13, 2012 will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.

Contact:

Ryan Hollowell, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, New York USEAC, 33 Whitehall

Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY, Tel: 212–809–2678, Email: Ryan.Hollowell@trade.gov

Kornluck Tantisaeree, Energy Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Embassy—Bangkok,

Thailand, Tel: 662–205–5242, Email: Kornluck.Tantisaeree@trade.gov.

Thess Sula, Energy Commercial Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Embassy—Manila, Philippines, Tel:

(632) 844–3393, Email: Thess.Sula@trade.gov.

DOC Seeks Nominations for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (July 16)

Submitted by the U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration ~ Pursuant to provisions under the

Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., the Department of Commerce announces the reestablishment of the

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (the Committee). The RE&EEAC advises the Department of

Commerce Secretary regarding the development and administration of programs and policies to expand the competiveness

of U.S. exports of RE&EE goods and services. Nominees must be U.S. citizens who will represent U.S. companies in the

renewable energy and energy efficiency sector that trade internationally, U.S. trade associations, or U.S. private sector

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organizations with activities focused on the competitiveness of U.S. exports of RE&EE goods and services. The deadline is

4pm EDT on July 16, 2012.

Nominations may be emailed to jennifer.derstine@trade.gov or faxed to the attention of Jennifer Derstine at 202-482-

5665, or mailed to Jennifer Derstine, Office of Energy & Environmental Industries, Room 4053, U.S. Department of

Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230, and must be received before July 16, 2012. Nominees

selected for appointment to the Committee will be notified by return mail. Federalregister.gov/

Free Webinar on Geothermal System Assessments in East Africa, Hot Dry Rocks (July 19)

Australian geothermal consultancy Hot Dry Rocks will be holding a free webinar on July 19, 2012, 10:00-10:45am (EAT) for

geothermal professionals in East Africa interested in learning about Geothermal Systems Assessments. Presented by

Graeme Beardsmore, PhD and Jim Driscoll, both of Hot Dry Rocks, this webinar will be of interest to Geothermal

Professionals, Reservoir Engineers, Geology Students, and Geothermal Developers. A basic understanding of geology is

required. Topics to be covered include: The basic features of a geothermal system, What influences resource temperature

and depth, and how can we estimate these?, What influences reservoir productivity and how can we estimate this?, and

Factors to be considered around reservoir and surface fluid. Dr. Graeme Beardsmore is a member of the Board of the

International Geothermal Association and is an appointed member of the International Heat Flow Commission. He is the

author of “Crustal Heat Flow; A guide to measurement and modeling.”

This webinar is free and open to the public. Pre-Registration is required by July 18th. To register, please contact Mr.

Shannon Egan at Shannon.egan@hotdryrocks.com.

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Exams for the Energy & Mineral Resources Engineer and Associate Mineral Resources Engineer Classifications,

California State Lands Commission, Long Beach CA (due August 2)

Submitted by California State Lands Commission -- The California State Lands Commission is currently offering examinations

for the Energy and Mineral Resources Engineer and Associate Mineral Resources Engineer classifications in Long Beach, CA.

Please go to www.jobs.ca.gov for an official copy of the exam bulletin(s) and instructions on how to apply for the exam(s).

Questions regarding the State exam process or this announcement should be directed to the California State Lands

Commission’s Personnel Office at 916-574-1910.

Featured Notices

Feature general announcements and notices related to the geothermal energy industry. Contact: leslie@geo-energy.org.

Opportunities are listed for three weeks.

California Cleantech Trade Mission to China Seeks Geothermal Participants (July 20)

Submitted by El Camino College CITD – The upcoming August California Cleantech Trade Mission to China will take place

August 20 – September 2, 2012. The TM will visit Hong Kong, Chengdu, Qingdao, Nanjing, Yixing and Shanghai. The

program is supported by the State of California, U.S. Department of Commerce and is also working with Hong Kong Trade

Development Council (HKTDC) and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).

El Camino Center for International Trade is an LA-based educational state agency to assist California businesses with their

export/import needs. El Camino via the State of California was awarded a State Trade Export Program (STEP funds) from

the Small Business Administration in D.C. to assist firms in the cleantech sector to export their products/services to China.

The program is seeking additional participants. Non-California companies can also participate and apply their STEP funding

from their state or they can pay the full cost. The TM could be of interest to geothermal or other cleantech firms that have

export/business development interests in China.

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Great Business Opportunity: Meet with key buyers and distributors in six major Chinese cities with huge environmental

needs — Hong Kong, Chengdu, Qingdao, Nanjing, Yixing and Shanghai. In pre‐arranged meetings and site visits, learn about

cleantech business opportunities, and present your firm’s products and services to local and provincial decision‐makers.

Benefit from on‐site support by El Camino College Center for International Trade Development, U.S. Department of

Commerce, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

(CCPIT).

Great Cultural Experience: Experience China’s culture and cuisine from six diverse trading cities. Tourism includes visits to:

Victoria Peak, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuary, Dujiangyan Irrigation System (built by Qin Engineer Li Bing 306 – 251 B.C.),

Dr. Sun Yat‐sen Mausoleum, Qingdao’s local Tsingtao Beer Museum and Shanghai’s Old Town and the Bund.

Discounted Cost - only $4,142: Package reflects a $3,500 cost offset under a federal (SBA/STEP) grant awarded to the State

of California. Includes domestic China airfare only, meeting costs, site visits, land transportation, tourism, and some meals.

Mandarin interpreter services are to be contracted and paid for separately by delegate firms. International airfare and

lodging costs are the responsibility of the delegate. The TM meeting planner can assist you.

Limited Availability: Only open to 8–10 California small/medium companies at the discounted pricing. If space is available,

up to 5 non‐California firms can join the Mission at the non‐discounted price (add $3,500), or with whatever SBA/STEP cost

offsets may be offered by their respective States.

Deadline to participate is July 20. For trade mission information, contact: Kerry L. Bonner, T:310.973.3161/

kbonner@elcamino.edu, www.ElCaminoCITD.org, www.GreenExport.org. For travel information contact: Edwin Choy, T:

800.988.4833/ edwin@globotours.net.

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GEA, USAID Connecting East Africa Business Opportunities

The Geothermal Energy Association’s Board of Directors last month passed a resolution of support for the newly-

established US-East Africa Geothermal Energy Partnership (AGEP), which is being funded by USAID and implemented

through an existing framework within the US Energy Association (USEA). AGEP seeks to highlight the development of

geothermal energy resources in East Africa in 2012 and 2013 and to encourage and facilitate the involvement of US

companies and experts in the region. USAID plans to commit an initial $2.7 million to the program through next August,

and that number could increase in subsequent years. GEA and a wide range of member companies have already been

heavily involved in shaping a draft scope of work for the program, and expect to be involved in facilitating the program and

garnering industry engagement. The primary objective of the AGEP is to assist East African countries with capacity building

and expanding geothermal markets, while also creating opportunities for US companies to develop or build on

relationships, increase exposure and initiate new business in the region. Both GEA members and non-members alike are

encouraged to take an active role in the partnership. For more information on AGEP and to be added to an email list to

receive updates as this program develops, contact: Alison Holm, GEA, Alison@geo-energy.org.

USTDA Seeks U.S. Companies Interested in Providing Geo-Related Goods/Services in E. Africa, SE Asia

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the participation of US companies in geothermal development in the East African

Rift Valley region and Southeast Asia, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is seeking input from US companies

interested in providing goods and services for geothermal projects in Kenya, Rwanda, Indonesia, and Philippines.

USTDA consultants will travel to Indonesia and Philippines June 4-22, and to Kenya and Rwanda in late June/early July to

meet with local public and private sector representatives to identify potential commercial opportunities in all 4 countries

for US geothermal companies. Opportunities to be identified include: resource data analysis, feasibility studies, supply of

drill rigs, drilling equipment and drilling support services, wellfield development, wellhead and larger power plant supply

and O&M services, assistance with procurement and contracting procedures, steam valve refurbishment and training

services for the above. The consultant for Southeast Asia will also host an informal, full-day roundtable in Jakarta to discuss

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areas where USTDA can support U.S. companies’ energy development objectives in the region. Furthermore, a member of

the consultant team will attend the GeoPower Indonesia & the Philippines Conference in Jakarta on June 6-7, 2012.

Interested companies are asked to contact USTDA’s Ms. Jamie Merriman at jmerriman@ustda.gov with a brief company

profile, a brief description previous work in E. Africa and/or Southeast Asia (such experience is not a requirement), goods

and services that can be supplied, and information for a contact person.

Call for Papers for German Geothermal Congress (due July 31)

The German Geothermal Congress to take place November 13-16, 2012 in Karlsruhe, Germany has issued a Call for Papers.

Proposed themes include “Financing and investing,” “Quality assurance and new guidelines for shallow geothermal

energy,” and “Geothermal energy as a part of local energy concepts.” The deadline for abstracts is 31st July 2012. The “Call

for Papers” and further information on the Geothermal Congress DGK 2012 are available on Der-geothermiekongress.de.

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Employment

Featured Jobs

Featured job opportunities related to the geothermal energy industry are listed for three weeks: leslie@geo-energy.org

Administrator, Western Area Power Administration, DOE, Lakewood CO (August 10)

Job Announcement Number: WAPA-12-ES-259 – The successful candidate directs and administers agency programs

featuring highly sophisticated engineering concepts and unique problems related to the development, design, construction,

operations and maintenance of the Western transmission system; the marketing of energy; the forecasting of system

capability and requirements; the protection of all assets from physical, electromagnetic, cyber, and other threats; and

administrative support of these specialized functions.

The successful candidate will: Direct and oversee Western's five regional offices through regional managers; Provide

leadership in broad policy establishment at the national level with officials of the Department of Energy, other

Departments, and Congressional stakeholders concerning power resource development, interregional power coordination,

transmission planning and operations, and new or modified legislation for the industry; Set broad policy objectives for the

disposition of electric power including goals and strategies for establishment and revision of wholesale power rates,

repayment criteria, and billing and contracting provisions; Set broad policy objectives for transmission infrastructure;

Provide leadership in implementing and using new techniques and concepts in electric power generation, project

development, and transmission planning and operations to provide for changing and expanding needs in the Nation’s

electric sector to achieve maximum efficiency and to use the natural resources of the nation judiciously. Salary Range:

$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year, Series & Grade: ES-0340-00, Position Information: Full-time position – Permanent;

Agency Contact Info: Sandi Coate, coate@wapa.gov (720-962-7115). Additional details on qualification, conditions, and how

to apply posted on Usajobs.gov/

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Requests for Proposals

Featured RFPs

Feature Requests for Proposals related to the geothermal energy industry. Contact: leslie@geo-energy.org. Opportunities

are listed for three weeks.

RE Projects, Southern California Public Power Authority (November 30)

Southern California Public Power Authority seeking proposals for renewable energy projects that can deliver 2,000

gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year in 2014, and an additional combination of projects able to deliver another 3,000 GWh per

year beginning in 2017, for a total addition of approximately 5,000 (GWh) per year by 2020. Contact: Julie Filipe, 626-793-

9364

Events

New This Week

Oregon Geothermal Working Group Meeting, Bend OR (August 2)

Via Energy Policy Division, Oregon DOE -- Greetings members of the Oregon Geothermal Working Group and interested

citizens: You are invited to the next Oregon Geothermal Working Group meeting on August 2nd

at The Environmental

Center, in Bend Oregon. Please save this date, time: 9.45 am -3.30 pm; venue: The Environmental Center. Oregon DOE is

facilitating this meeting and to pre-register for this meeting, please contact Linda Ross at: linda.ross@odoe.state.or.us or

call: 503-378-6874 with the following information: Name, Organization, address, e-mail address and phone number. In

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addition, on August 3rd

, there is an optional field trip being tentatively planned to Newberry Volcano by Davenport

Newberry.

GEA and GEA-Sponsored Events

*Sponsorship Update: Sponsorships and Availability for Upcoming National Geothermal Summit

Your company has the opportunity for high visibility at GEA’s events. In addition to providing the financial support needed

for GEA to undertake successful events, GEA events feature media availabilities with sponsors which garner extensive

coverage in mainstream press outlets. GEA thanks its current sponsors for the GEA National Geothermal Summit in

Sacramento, California, August 7-8, 2012: Stoel Rives LLP, Geothermal Resource Group, Calpine, Pratt & Whitney; and our

media partners, VCExperts, Pike Research, AOL Energy, ACORE, North American Clean Energy, and Bloomberg New Energy

Finance. Sponsors and availability are as follows:

Gold Sponsor - $8,500

SOLD: Stoel Rives LLP

Benefits: Premiere recognition as event sponsors on: Press Releases, GEA web site, GEA newsletter. Throughout event itself

the sponsor will be recognized on: Posters, Podium, Through media coverage that we hope to drum up with the event, 5

complimentary admissions for the workshop, Complimentary 10x10 booth, and 15 minute speaking opportunity at

workshop.

GEA Honors Awards Dinner Sponsor - $5,000 (Exclusive or co-sponsorship by Awards Nominees)

Benefits: Recognition as Dinner sponsor on dinner tables, Speaking opportunity at Awards Dinner, Recognition on GEA Web

site and at workshop.

Morning Coffee Sponsor - $2,500 (Exclusive)

Benefits: Recognition as Morning Coffee sponsor on banquet table, Recognition on GEA Web site and at workshop

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Lunch Sponsor - $4,000 (Exclusive)

Benefits: Recognition as Lunch sponsor on banquet table, Recognition on GEA Web site and at workshop

Afternoon Coffee Sponsor - $2,500 (Exclusive)

Benefits: Recognition as Afternoon Coffee sponsor on banquet table, Recognition on GEA Web site and at workshop

Workshop Folder Sponsor - $2,000 (Exclusive)

SOLD: Calpine

Benefits: Recognition on folder as sponsor, Workshop folder will contain all correspondence and program material, as well

as a pad to write on, Recognition on GEA web site and at Summit

Workshop Flash Drive Sponsor - $2,000 (Exclusive)

SOLD: Geothermal Resources Group

Benefits: Name and logo on workshop presentation memory stick, Recognition on GEA web site and at Summit

Workshop Lanyard Sponsor - $1,000 (Exclusive)

SOLD: Pratt & Whitney Power Systems

Benefits: Logo on Summit lanyard, Recognition on GEA web site and at Summit

Closing Reception Sponsor - $3,000 (Exclusive)

Geothermal Networking Reception concluding Summit

Benefits: Name and logo as sponsor on location, Recognition on GEA web site and in reception invitation

For further information and to sign up for a sponsorship, contact: Brigitte, Brigitte@geo-energy.org. Geo-

energy.org/events

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GEA National Geothermal Summit 2012 - Sacramento, CA (August 7-8)

GEA’s second annual National Geothermal Summit will commence on Tuesday, August 7th and follow on Wednesday,

August 8, 2012 in Sacramento, CA. This event brings together companies and individuals in the geothermal industry with

experts, government officials and others key decision makers. The event also includes a small exhibit area featuring

sponsor, government and industry tabletops (click here for “Table Tops”).

On Tuesday, August 7th GEA will hold its GEA Honors Awards Dinner, which will kick off the Summit. The purpose of GEA

Honors is to recognize individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the development of the

geothermal industry. For more information on the honors application process please see the GEA Honors Web site.

On Wednesday, August 8th the National Geothermal Summit will start with a plenary session followed by afternoon break-

out sessions, closing session and networking reception. The opening program will feature policy leaders invited to speak

and engage in discussion about The Future of Renewable and Geothermal Power in California. The afternoon will feature

break-out sessions on key issues facing geothermal projects today. Topics for the afternoon sessions are: Reducing the

Risks of Geothermal Exploration and Drilling; How Utilities Perceive Geothermal Power; Streamlining NEPA and Project

Planning and Permitting; and Improving Financial Incentives for Geothermal Power. The National Geothermal Summit

features the who’s who of the geothermal industry. Contact: Brigitte, Brigitte@geo-energy.org. Geo-energy.org/events

GEA Geothermal Energy Expo® and GRC Annual Meeting, Reno NV (Sept. 30-Oct. 2)

Every year, the Geothermal Energy Expo® hosts the world's largest gathering of vendors providing support for geothermal

resource exploration, characterization, development, production and management. It provides a unique opportunity for

exhibitors to showcase their projects, equipment, services and state of the art technology to the geothermal community. In

2011 in San Diego, CA more than 2,500 attendees from 42 different states and 13 different countries came together for the

annual GEA Geothermal Energy Expo to walk the sold out floor. To see pictures from the 2011 Expo please go to our Flickr

page.

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If your company is planning to exhibit at the Geothermal Energy Expo 2012, act soon - the show is already nearly 85% sold

out. (Click here for “2012 Exhibitor List”). Please consider joining GEA as a member -- joining GEA gets you a significant

discount to exhibit at the event. The Floor Plan is available on the GEA Web site; colored-in booths are already reserved.

Contact: Brigitte@geo-energy.org. Geo-energy.org/events

Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America (co-located with Power-Gen International),

Orlando, Fla. (December 11–13)

Renewable Energy World North America will be co-located with Power-Gen International in 2012. Holding the renewable

energy industry’s premier event alongside the world’s largest power generation show is designed to provide unprecedented

access to the people, information, innovation and technologies driving the renewables market forward. Who Attends

Renewable Energy World N.A.?: Power Generating Utilities, Independent Power Producers, Municipal Utilities and

Cooperatives; Local, State and Federal Government; Energy Advisory and Planning Agencies; Research and Training

Institutions; Large Energy Users; Renewable Energy Site Owners and Managers; Manufacturers of Renewable Energy

Systems; Consultants in Renewable Energy; Renewable Energy Architects, Engineers and Construction Representatives.

Renewableenergyworld-events.com

Other Featured Events

To request that your event be featured on this list, contact: Leslie, leslie@geo-energy.org.

Public Meetings on Transmission Efforts, DOE and WAPA, various dates and locations

Via Western Area Power Administration -- The U.S. Department of Energy and the Western Area Power Administration will

hold a series of public meetings to discuss transmission planning and operations, design of transmission services and

implementation of WAPA 's congressionally authorized transmission authorities. The meetings will provide on-the-ground

input vital to efforts to achieve a more secure and sustainable electric sector in the western United States. WAPA is taking

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a leadership role in transitioning to a more resilient and flexible electric grid and to achieving much greater coordination

among system operators. If we can take greater advantage of clean energy resources- while at the same time reducing

costs to customers - we can bring the benefits of increased connectivity and enhanced reliability to more Americans.

A full-day workshop and a listening session will be held at each of these locations on the date listed:

July 17- Rapid City, South Dakota (http://doewapajotrapidcity.eventbrite.com/)

July 18- Billings, Montana (http://doewapajotbillings.eventbrite.com/)

July 24- Phoenix, Arizona (http://doewapajotphoenix.eventbrite.com/)

July 26 - Folsom, California (http://doewapajotfolsom.eventbrite.com/)

July 31 - Loveland, Colorado (http://doewapajotloveland.eventbrite.com/)

August 2- Sioux Falls, South Dakota (http://doewapajotsiouxfalls.eventbrite.com/)

From 8:00 a.m. - 5: 15 p.m., about 100 attendees will participate in a workshop to provide recommendations and feedback

on the transition effort. Following the discussion, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., representatives from DOE and WAPA will hold a

listening session open to all attendees. Similar information will be discussed at each event.

For Workshops: Pre-registration for each of the workshops is required. Please note that registration will close two weeks

before the workshop. Please register online using the appropriate location link provided above. If you do not have access to

the internet, please fax a note to (202) 586-5533, with your name, organization, title, phone number and mailing address.

We ask that you only register for the workshop if you are able to stay for the full session, from 8:00 a.m.- 5:15 p.m.

For Listening Sessions: It is recommended that you pre-register for the listening sessions to make comments on the record

via the link provided above. Registration before the event will help us accommodate and plan for an accurate number of

participants. Invitees who do not register in advance of the meeting will be accommodated, space permitting, following

those that pre-registered.

Your leadership and participation will help guide this effort to transform our transmission grid into a 21st century system,

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stimulate job creation, take greater advantage of new technologies and existing resources, reduce price and supply risk and

advance our international competitiveness. See Wapa.gov/; Go.usa.gov/; Energy.gov/; for more information on this effort,

contact: JOT@wapa.gov.

CGEC Forum & Field Trip to “The Geysers” (July 17-18)

The CGEC Forum will take place July 17, exploring issues and current trends in geothermal power, direct use geothermal

and geothermal heat pumps in California. This Forum is suitable for anyone interested in the geothermal, renewable

energy field.

The Field Trip to The Geysers will follow on July 18. A presentation will be given during lunch at the Visitor

Center followed by a tour of the facility by experienced Calpine staff. The tour also includes a tour and wine tasting at the

100% solar electric and GHP off-grid Frog's Leap Winery in Rutherford.

To register for the CGEC Field Trip to The Geysers, you must register for either the CGEC Forum or Recent

Advances in Geothermal Geochemistry Workshop, GRC and UC-Davis (July 19-20; see below). Agenda available, register

now. Cgec.ucdavis.edu

Recent Advances in Geothermal Geochemistry Workshop, GRC and UC-Davis (July 19-20)

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) and the California Geothermal Energy Collaborative (CGEC) are cohosting a joint

workshop on the Recent Advances in Geothermal Geochemistry at the University of California,

Davis Campus, July 19-20. This two-day workshop on the applications of geochemistry to geothermal systems will be of

interest to professionals in the geothermal industry and graduate students interested in hydrothermal and geothermal

systems. Register now. Geothermal.org

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National Geothermal Academy, Final Presentations and Reception (August 10)

From UNR/National Geothermal Academy -- Our geothermal colleagues are invited to join us for Final Presentations and

Reception, closing the summer's National Geothermal Academy on Friday August 10th, 1pm to 4pm. The event will be held

on the University of Nevada - Reno main campus in the lobby of the Davidson Math and Science Building. RSVP:

geothermal@unr.edu.

20th Annual Congress of the AGM and 1st Latin-American Geothermal Congress, Mich., Mexico (September

26-28)

The 20th Annual Congress of the AGM and 1st Latin-American Geothermal Congress will be convened by the Mexican

Geothermal Association (AGM), the El Salvador Geothermal Association (AGES) and the Colombian Association for

Renewable Energy (ACER). It will be held 26-28 September 2012 in Morelia, Mich., Mexico. Contact: Luis Carlos Gutiérrez-

Negrín: l.g.negrin@gmail.com. Geotermia.org.mx

Geothermal Workshop, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Philippines (October 21–24)

An interactive workshop on Geothermal will be held by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, October 21–24 in Cebu,

Philippines. In the Philippines, geothermal development accounts for more than a quarter of the nation's power

generation. Although located in the Philippines, this event will have a global remit, bringing together the field experiences

of petroleum engineers with geothermal techniques used in the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Chile, the

US, and other hubs of global activity. Additionally, SPE is now soliciting for program committee members for the Workshop.

Contact Sherine Chin, spekl@spe.org (+60.3.2182.3000).

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34th New Zealand Geothermal Workshop, Aotea Centre, Auckland (November 19-21)

The New Zealand Geothermal Workshop is New Zealand’s longest running energy conference. This year’s theme is

“Geothermal – Electricity and more,” acknowledging the rapid growth in the direct use of geothermal energy, particularly in

the use of geothermal or ground source heat pumps. Papers will focus on all aspects of direct use, together with the usual

papers on geoscience and geothermal engineering related to electricity generation projects.

The 2011 New Zealand Geothermal Workshop welcomed over 200 delegates representing 12 countries. Keynote speakers

included Professor Roland N. Horne, Dr. Greg Bignall, Dr. Bjarni Palsson, Professor Colin Wilson and Dr. Yung Ngothai.

There were over 60 technical presentations. Geothermalworkshop.co.nz

4th African Rift Geothermal Conference, Nairobi (November 21-23)

This year the Government of Kenya is hosting the 4th African Rift Geothermal Conference in partnership with UNEP and the

Geothermal Association of Kenya (GAK). Kenya is the leading African country in geothermal development with 209 MW

installed and over 50 hectares under (316MW in Olkaria and 400MW in Menengai).

In order to accelerate geothermal development in Africa, in 2003 the African Rift Geothermal Development Facility (ARGeo)

was founded under the auspices of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). ARGeo supports the development of the large

untapped geothermal in the Eastern Africa region and reduces risks associated with geothermal exploration. Biennial

conferences are held to promote regional cooperation in the development and utilization of geothermal respectively.

The organizing committee invites conference abstracts /papers in line with the following general topics.

Vision for geothermal power development

Policy for accelerating the scaling-up of the geothermal industry in African Rift countries

Financing geothermal projects

Environmental, health, safety & social factors in geothermal development

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Case studies – any aspect of geothermal development

Exploration and drilling

New geothermal technologies, research papers and innovations

Geothermal utilization

Student Papers – to include all aspects for geothermal exploration, development and utilization.

Two concurrent short courses are planned to take place prior to the main conference addressing exploration taking this

course may contact the organizing committee. Please submit your abstract/paper to the Chair, Technical Committee at

argeoc4@gak.co.ke.

Call for Sponsors/Exhibitors: The ARGeo-C4 conference provides an excellent opportunity to national, regional and

international exhibitors ranging from independent power producers, business fraternity, development partners,

government institutions, manufacturers and individuals to showcase their technology and products/services. The

geothermal conference will also provide great business opportunities. For more information, please contact the Chairman

organizing committee via argeoc4@gak.co.ke. You may also call Ruth (+ 254 717 722 522) or Pauline (+254 715 199 281.

Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil & Gas Development, Southern Methodist University,

Dallas, Texas (March 12-14, 2013)

The SMU Geothermal Laboratory, a leader in research on the conversion of oil and gas fields into geothermal energy

projects, welcomed 200 attendees at its 5th conference dedicated to Geothermal Energy Utilization Associated with Oil and

Gas Development. The conference focuses on an exciting part of the industry: taking these wells and energizing them with

geothermal power instead of abandoning them. Request updates on this event from Maria Richards: mrichard@smu.edu.

Smu.edu/geothermal

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GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WEEKLY ~ A newsletter for the geothermal industry written by Leslie Blodgett and Karl Gawell

© 2012 Geothermal Energy Association

Contact, subscribe, submit posts ~ leslie@geo-energy.org ~ 202 454 5241

Archives ~ http://www.geo-energy.org/updates.aspx

About the Geothermal Energy Association:

The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) is a trade association comprised of U.S. companies who support the expanded

use of geothermal energy and are developing geothermal resources worldwide for electrical power generation and direct-

heat uses. GEA advocates 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. For more information, please visit www.geo-energy.org. Check out GEA’s YouTube Channel. Follow

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