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Geothermal Energy

Harnessing the Earth’s subsurface heat to generate emissions-free baseload & dispatchable electricity, which could supply 15% of the world’s electricity by 2050.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications
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Geothermal Energy Technology Certificate

Great Basin College – Elko, NV / Energy & Geoscience Institute at University of Utah

Professional certificate in geothermal resource assessment, well technology, and power plant operations — aligned with DOE GeoVision workforce priorities and Nevada/western U.S. industry demand.

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Internships
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Geothermal Energy Systems Intern

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Research geothermal energy systems and subsurface resource development as part of PNNL's renewable energy sciences program.

Mentors
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Dr. Susan Petty

Founder, AltaRock Energy / Geothermal Developer

Pioneer in enhanced geothermal systems and geothermal project development; widely respected industry mentor.

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Mentorship Network

Geothermal Rising (GRC)

Professional association for geothermal energy with annual conference, career development, and mentorship for energy professionals.

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Carlos Araque

CEO, Quaise Energy / Deep Geothermal Innovation

Founder of a next-generation geothermal company using millimeter-wave energy to drill; speaker and mentor.

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Mentorship Network

DOE Geothermal Technologies Office – GeoVision

Federal program with workforce development resources, fellowships, and industry-government mentorship connections.

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