Every year, the Geothermal Energy Conference and Expo (formerly GEA Trade Show and GRC Annual Meeting) host a wide range of companies from all facets of the geothermal community. GEA's expo is held in cooperation with the annual meetings and technical sessions of the Geothermal Resources Council. This year's conference and expo, to be held at the Peppermill hotel and casino in Reno, Nevada, October 5-8, has already broken preregistration records and is sure to be the largest international geothermal conference ever held. This blog will provide on-site updates for those who are unable to attend.
The Conference and Expo officially begin on Monday, October 6. But before the main events start, there will be a number of workshops open to the public. On Saturday, October 4, GEA is hosting a "Geothermal Issues and Outlook Workshop." The day-long event features expert presentations and panel discussions examining federal and state policy initiatives - from tax vredits to federal and state leasing - and their potential impact on geothermal energy. Visit GEA's Web site for more information, a draft agenda, and registration for the workshop.
Also on Saturday, GRC will sponsor an "Introduction to Geothermal Energy" workshop, presented by the Geothermal Education Office. This free and fun event will take place at the Peppermill Resort in Reno from 10am-1pm. Sign-in begins at 9:30am. The workshop is designed for K-12 classroom teachers and other educators, but is open to anyone interested in learning about geothermal energy. Preregistration is required, so please email geo@marin.org in advance to participate or download the registration form.
Starting Monday, October 6, the Geothermal Energy Conference and Expo begin in full force. Speakers for the Opening Session on Monday include Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons, Dan Reicher, Director of Climate and Energy Initiatives at Google.org, Barry Andrews, President of Chevron Geothermal, and Yoram Bronicki, President of Ormat. Visit GRC's Web site for more information about their agenda and events.
At noon on Monday, the GEA Expo opens, featuring nearly 100 exhibits from companies ranging from Glitnir Bank to Vulcan Power. Regular events and speakers are scheduled for the Expo Hall from Monday through noon on Wednesday. Admission to the Expo is only $35/day. Links to exhibitors' Web sites are available on the side bar. For more information, visit the Trade Show link on GEA's Web site.
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