International Geothermal Association
| Founded | 1988 in Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit NGO |
| Location | |
Key people | Roland N. Horne, President;[1] Colin Harvey, Vice President[2] |
| Website | www.geothermal-energy.org |
The International Geo Association (IGA) is an international non-profit association representing the geothermal power sector worldwide. The organisation works for the promotion and worldwide deployment of geothermal energy technology and advocates a future energy system based on renewable energy.
History
The International Geothermal Association was founded in 1988[3] as a non-profit organization to encourage research, the development and utilization of geothermal resources worldwide through the publication of scientific and technical information among the geothermal specialists, the business community, governmental representatives, UN organisations, civil society and the general public.
Membership
There are different membership categories:
- Scientific members: scientific and research institutes
- Corporate members: companies and public bodies
- Individual members
IGA has more than 5,200 members in over 65 countries (as of November 2012).[4]
Aims
The IGA aims to encourage research, the development and utilization of geothermal resources worldwide through the publication of scientific and technical information among the geothermal specialists, the business community, governmental representatives, UN organisations, civil society and the general public.
See also
References
- ↑ "Roland N. Horne". Stanford University School of Earth Sciences. Stanford University. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- ↑ "US grant for Northern Marianas hot rocks energy". Radio Australia. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. July 18, 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- ↑ International Geothermal Association
- ↑ International Geothermal Association: Mission