Links to External Data

Federal Geothermal Agencies

Geothermal News and Information

State Geothermal Agencies

Geothermal Power Plant Operators

Government Regulations

Geothermal Consulting Companies

Government Incentives

Geothermal Exploration Companies

Educational Organizations

Spatial (GIS) and Other Data Sources

Professional Organizations

Electrical Utility Companies

ARIZONA DATA SOURCES

Southern Arizona Data Services Program

Many vector datasets

http://sdrsnet.srnr.arizona.edu/index.php?page=datamenu&lib=1&sublib=15

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Some GIS Data

http://www.fws.gov/data/statdata/azdata.html

Arizona BLM

Some GIS Data

http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/maps/gis_files.html

Arizona Department of Water Resources

Water Well Data

http://water.az.gov/default.htm

CALIFORNIA Data Sources

California Geological Survey - Geothermal Resources

Geothermal Maps and drill hole database

http://www.consrv.ca.gov/DOG/geothermal/maps/index.htm#g1

California Spatial Information Library

Many vector datasets, DRG's, DEM's, Orthophotos for California

http://gis.ca.gov/

California BLM GIS Download Page

Many vector datasets, DRG's, DEM's, Orthophotos for California

http://www.blm.gov/ca/gis/

PIER Geothermal Database of California and western Nevada

Access Database contains data on drilled geothermal resources, by Geothermex

http://www.geothermex.com/projects-pier.php

IDAHO DATA SOURCES

Idaho Geological Survey

Maps, GIS Data

http://www.idahogeology.org/DrawOnePage.asp?PageID=88

Inside Idaho

Many vector datasets, DRG's, DEM's, Orthophotos for Idaho

http://insideidaho.org/default.htm

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Lots of useful GIS data sets -- not just water

http://www.idwr.idaho.gov/GeographicInfo/default.htm

Idaho BLM

http://www.id.blm.gov/

NEVADA DATA SOURCES

UNR Keck Library

Many vector datasetstogether with DRG's, DEM's, Orthophotos, LANDSAT for Nevada and eastern California

https://keck-nbmg.opendata.arcgis.com//

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Digital geologic maps and geothermal databases, publications, topographic maps for Nevada

http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/

Nevada BLM GIS Page

GIS Data for Nevada

http://www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/prog/more_programs/geographic_sciences/gis.html

PIER Geothermal Database of western Nevada and California

Access Database contains data on drilled geothermal resources

http://www.geothermex.com/projects-pier.php

OREGON DATA SOURCES

Oregon Geospatial Data Clearinghouse

Many vector datasets along with DRG's, DEM's, Orthophotos for Oregon

http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/IRMD/GEO/sdlibrary.shtml

Oregon Department of Water Resources

Water well data

http://www.wrd.state.or.us/

Oregon BLM

http://www.or.blm.gov/

Geo-Heat Center

Focuses on low-temperature systems and Direct Use applications

http://geoheat.oit.edu/

UTAH DATA SOURCES

Utah GIS Portal

Utah Spatial Data of all types

http://agrc.utah.gov/agrc_sgid/sgidlib/statewide_gdb.htm

Utah Geological Survey

Geothermal Publications

http://geology.utah.gov/databases/index.htm

Utah Division of Water Resources

http://www.water.utah.gov/

Utah BLM

http://www.ut.blm.gov/

WYOMING DATA SOURCES

Wyoming BLM

Well data, PLSS shapefiles, energy information

http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/resources/public_room/gis.html

Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center

Many vector datasets, DRG's, DEM's, Orthophotos for Wyoming

http://www.uwyo.edu/wygisc/

U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA SOURCES

BLM Spatial Data Clearinghouse

U.S. Government spatial data of all kinds applying to land management

http://www.blm.gov/nhp/what/#gis

EROS Data Center

Remotely sensed data

http://edc.usgs.gov/

ICBEMP - Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem management Project

All types of U.S. Government spatial data of the Pacific Northwest

http://www.icbemp.gov/spatial/polit/

National Atlas

U.S. Government spatial data of all types

http://www.nationalatlas.gov/atlasftp.html?openChapters=#chpwater

NOAA Thermal springs database

Data from about 1,661 thermal springs in the U.S.

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/nndc/servlet/ShowDatasets?dataset=100006&search_look=1&display_look=1

USGS Drill hole temperature profiles

Database of 1970's geothermal drilling in the Great Basin

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1999/of99-425/webmaps/home.html

USGS Quaternary Faults

Database of Quaternary faults

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/qfaults/

U.S.G.S. Department of Water Resources

Spatial Data for springs and wells

http://water.usgs.gov/maps.html

COMMERCIAL (GIS) DATA SOURCES

NOTE: The University of Nevada Reno and the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy do not endorse any of the following commercial companies or products listed on this page. Listings are for informational purposes only.

GIS Data Depot

Commercial GIS site with some free data to download

http://data.geocomm.com/

Geography Network

Commercial GIS site with some free data to download

http://www.geographynetwork.com/

Geo Community

Commercial GIS site with some free data to download

http://www.geocomm.com/

OTHER DATA SOURCES

Southern Methodist University Geothermal Laboratory

Maintains and compiles heat flow database based on oil, gas, and geothermal drill hole data

http://www.smu.edu/geothermal/

Geothermal News and Information

Geothermal Energy Association

Industry association whose web site highlights government actions and policies concerning the geothermal industry. Publishes weekly newsletter on events in the geothermal industry

http://www.geo-energy.org

Nevada Geothermal Update

Recent leases, drilling, and sales from the Nevada Division of Minerals

http://minerals.state.nv.us/

Renewable Energy Incentives Database

State and Federal renewable energy incentives

http://www.dsireusa.org/

Research Reports International

Analysis of renewable energy certificates. For main web page, go to http://www.researchreportsintl.com, or to get an executive summary concerning REC's, go to:http://www.researchreportsintl.com/products/product.cfm?report_ID=106

Geothermal Resources Council

Probably the biggest professional organization in the geothermal industry

http://www.geothermal.org/

UNR Library link to information sources in the geological sciences

Database of geologic articles and electronic journals

http://www.library.unr.edu/subjects/subject.aspx?p_subj=25

DOE Geothermal Web Site

Basic geothermal information; incentives

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/

DOE Geothermal Technologies Subject Portal

Access DOE-sponsored geothermal studies

http://www.osti.gov/geothermal/

DOE Office of Science and Technical Information

Download conference proceedings and papers from a number of professional organizations

http://www.osti.gov/scienceconferences/

Energy Planet

Renewable energy directory. Includes geothermal.

http://www.energyplanet.info/

NREL Renewable Energy Resource Center

(NREL): Links to some government and professional organizations

http://www.nrel.gov/rredc/

Geothermal Exploration Companies, Power Plant Operators, and Electric Utilities

 NOTE: The University of Nevada Reno and Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy does not endorse any of the following commercial companies or products listed on this page. Listings are for informational purposes only.

Caldera Geothermal

A private company performing grass roots geothermal exploration in the Great Basin

http://www.calderageothermal.com

Calpine

Geothermal production in the western U.S.

http://www.calpine.com/index.asp

Earth Power Resources, Inc.

Geothermal exploration company

http://reg.tsin.com/query/queryDisplayReg.asp?nercID=3111

ENEL North America

Operates the Stillwater and Salt Wells geothermal power plants, and conducts geothermal exploration in the Great Basin

http://www.enel.it/northamerica/

Geoglobal Energy LLC

A private exploration company exploring for geothermal resources worldwide, including the Great Basin

http://www.geogloballlc.com/index.html

Homestretch Geothermal LLC

Operates the Wabuska geothermal plant

http://www.homestretchenergy.com

Idaho Power

A major electric utility providing electricity to Idaho and parts of Nevada and Oregon.

http://www.idahopower.com/

Magma Energy

A geothermal exploration company that owns and operates the Soda Lake geothermal plant in Nevada

http://www.magmaenergycorp.com/s/Home.asp

Mammoth Pacific

This ORMAT- Constellation Energy partnership operates the Mammoth Lakes geothermal plant

http://www.mammothpacific.com/

Nevada Geothermal Power

A geothermal exploration company whose main project at Blue Mountain, NV (49.5 MW nameplate capacity) recently came on line

http://www.nevadageothermal.com/s/Home.asp

Northern California Power Agency

Produces power at The Geysers in California

http://www.ncpa.com/

NV Energy

Owner of both Sierra Pacific Power and Nevada Power; the major electric utility for Nevada

http://www.nvenergy.com/

ORMAT, Inc.

A major geothermal power producer operating geothermal plants in the Great Basin and around the world.

http://www.ormat.com

Oski Energy

A private company that owns and operates the Bottle Rock power plant at The Geysers, and is conducting geothermal exploration in the western U.S.

http://www.oskienergy.com/

PacifiCorp

Parent company to Pacific Power and Utah Power. Operates Blundell geothermal plant in Utah

http://www.pacificorp.com/

Platts, Inc.

Global provider of energy reports and benchmark price assessments

http://www.platts.com

Presco Energy LLC

Geothermal exploration company has an interest in Rye Patch KGRA

http://www.prescocorp.com

Raser Technologies

A technology company who owns and operates the Thermo geothermal plant in Utah

http://www.rasertech.com/geothermal

RAM Power, Inc.

A geothermal exploration company with projects in California, Nevada, and elsewhere

http://www.ram-power.com/

Sierra Geothermal

A geothermal exploration company with a large property portfolio primarily in Nevada

http://www.sierrageopower.com/

Standard Steam Trust

A geothermal exploration company with several properties in Nevada and Idaho

http://www.standardsteamtrust.com/

Unocal Geothermal

Geothermal exploration and power company with most of their focus outside the Great Basin

http://www.unocal.com/geopower/

U.S. Geothermal

Geothermal exploration and power company working in the Great Basin who owns and operates the Raft River power plant in Idaho

http://www.usgeothermal.com/

U.S. Navy Geothermal Office

Government Accountability Office (GAO) site with information on the Navy geothermal program

http://www.gao.gov/products/A10243

Utah Municipal Power Agency

A local Utah electric utility company

http://www.umpa.cc/

Vulcan Power Co.

A private geothermal exploration company with projects in the western U.S.

http://www.vulcanpower.com/

Geothermal Consulting Companies

NOTE: The University of Nevada Reno and Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy does not endorse any of the following commercial companies or products listed on this page. Listings are for informational purposes only.

Baker Hughes, Inc.

High-temperature products and services

http://www.bakerhughesdirect.com

Geothermal Development Associates

Independent geothermal consulting firm

http://www.gdareno.com/

Geothermal Management Services

Independent geothermal consulting firm

http://www.fedvendor.com/contractor/PRE00000000001238246/profile.htm

Geothermex

Independent geothermal consulting firm

http://www.geothermex.com/

Global Power Solutions

Power plant engineering consulting

http://www.powersolns.com

Gradient Geothermal

Provides geophysical and other services to the geothermal community

http://www.gradientgeothermal.com/

Power Engineers

Geothermal and power line engineering

http://www.sovereign-publications.com/powereng.htm

Remote Energy Solutions

Consultancy focusing on renewable energy and energy savings

http://remoteenergysolutions.net/

Thermasource LLC

Geothermal Consulting Services

http://www.thermasource.com/

Federal Geothermal Agencies

Department of Energy

Home page for the Department of Energy

http://www.energy.gov/

Department of Energy - Renewables

Gateway to many web sites on renewable and geothermal energy

http://www.eere.energy.gov/

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Focuses on market, technology, and policy analysis

http://www.nrel.gov/analysis

Sandia National Labs Geothermal

Focuses on advancing geothermal technology

http://www.sandia.gov/geothermal/

EPA Green Power Partnership

Links to environmentally friendly industries

http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/

NOAA Geothermal

Links and geothermal data sets

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geotherm.shtml

INEEL Geothermal

Reports and geothermal resource maps for many states

http://geothermal.id.doe.gov/

Lawrence Berkeley Lab - Geothermal

Specializes in reservoir and performance evaluation

http://www-esd.lbl.gov/ER/geothermal.html

U.S. Geological Survey

Lead agency for performing geothermal assessment of U.S.

http://www.usgs.gov

U.S.G.S. Reno office

Performs many different geologic investigations in the Great Basin

http://minerals.usgs.gov/west/reno/rfo.htm

BLM Geothermal

U.S. Bureau of Land Management Geothermal Site

http://www.nv.blm.gov/minerals/geothermal/index.htm

Arizona BLM

http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en.html

California BLM

http://www.ca.blm.gov/

Idaho BLM

http://www.id.blm.gov/

Nevada BLM

http://www.nv.blm.gov/

Oregon BLM

http://www.or.blm.gov/

Utah BLM

http://www.ut.blm.gov/

Lawrence Berkeley Lab - Geothermal

Specializes in reservoir and performance evaluation

http://www-esd.lbl.gov/ER/geothermal.html

State Geothermal Agencies

Arizona ACC Utility Commission

http://www.azcc.gov/

State of Arizona

http://az.gov/webapp/portal/

Arizona Natural Resources Division

http://www.land.state.az.us/divisions/natural.htm

California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal resources

Lead geothermal agency for permitting geothermal projects in California

http://www.consrv.ca.gov/DOG/

California Energy Commission

http://www.energy.ca.gov/geothermal/index.html

California Energy Institute

http://www.ucei.berkeley.edu/

California Public Renewables Partnership

Looking for geothermal power for the California market

http://www.energy.ca.gov/pier/

Idaho Public Utility Commission

http://www.puc.state.id.us/

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Lead geothermal agency for Idaho

http://www.idwr.idaho.gov

Idaho National Labs

Reports and geothermal resource maps for Idaho and other states

http://geothermal.id.doe.gov/

Nevada Division of Minerals

Lead agency for geothermal projects in Nevada

http://minerals.state.nv.us/

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Nevada geothermal and GIS data, publications on geothermal potential of Nevada

http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/

Nevada State Office of Energy

http://www.energy.state.nv.us/

Nevada Public Utilities Commission

http://pucweb1.state.nv.us/pucn/RenewableEnergy.aspx

Nevada Renewable Energy Transmission Access Advisory Committee

RETAAC focuses on electrical grid access to renewables (geothermal, wind, solar, hydropower, biomass)

http://www.retaac.org

Oregon Department of Energy

http://oregon.gov/energy

Oregon Geothermal Working Group

Representatives of government, geothermal, and environmental

http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/RENEW/

Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries

http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/default.htm

Oregon Institute of Technology, Geo-Heat Center

Focuses on low-temperature systems and Direct Use applications

http://geoheat.oit.edu/

State of Utah Official Website

http://www.utah.gov/government/agencylist.html

University of Utah Energy and Geosciences Institute

http://www.egi.utah.edu/

Utah Geological Survey

Geothermal Publications

http://geology.utah.gov/databases/index.htm

Utah Geothermal Regulations

Utah Geothermal Resource Conservation Act

http://le.utah.gov/~code/TITLE73/73_22.htm

Government Incentives

Renewable Energy Incentives Database

State and Federal renewable energy incentives

http://www.dsireusa.org/

DOE GRED Funding

DOE E-center

http://e-center.doe.gov/

Government Regulations

California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources

Lead geothermal agency for California

http://www.consrv.ca.gov/DOG/

Idaho Department of Water Resources

Lead geothermal agency for Idaho

http://www.idwr.idaho.gov

Nevada Public Utilities Commission

Nevada energy regulations

http://pucweb1.state.nv.us/pucn/RenewableEnergy.aspx

Nevada Division of Minerals

Lead geothermal agency for Nevada

http://minerals.state.nv.us/

Utah Geothermal Regulations

Utah Geothermal Resource Conservation Act

http://le.utah.gov/~code/TITLE73/73_22.htm

Educational Organizations

American Council on Renewable Energy

Brings renewable energy to the mainstream

http://www.acore.org/

Geo-Heat Center

Low-temperature geothermal uses

http://geoheat.oit.edu/

Geothermal Education Office

Geothermal Education

http://geothermal.marin.org

Geothermal Energy Association

U.S. Geothermal facts and Figures

http://geo-energy.org

Geothermal Resources Council

Geothermal database

http://www.geothermal.org

Renewable Energy Atlas of the West

http://www.energyatlas.org/

Southern Methodist University Geothermal Laboratory

Heat flow information

http://www.smu.edu/geothermal/

Stanford Geothermal Program

Reservoir steam & water permeability

http://pangea.stanford.edu/ERE/research/geoth

WSU Energy Program

Energy, renewables, geothermal

http://www.energy.wsu.edu/

Professional Organizations

Geothermal Resources Council

Probably the biggest professional organization in the U.S. geothermal industry

http://www.geothermal.org

Geothermal Energy Association

Industry association whose web site highlights government actions and policies concerning the geothermal industry. Publishes weekly newsletter on events in the geothermal industry

http://www.geo-energy.org

International Geothermal Association

http://iga.igg.cnr.it/index.php

Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium

Industry association dealling with low temperature geothermal heat pumps

http://www.geoexchange.org/

Renewable Energy Policy Project

http://www.repp.org/