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
 
This page contains links to many web sites relevant to geothermal exploration and operation in the western United States. We have tried to place these sites by category and include sites under multiple categories if the site serves more than one type of information. Note that some URL's are so long they don't fit in the table without being broken into multiple lines.

If you notice broken links, errors, or think we should include additional sites on this list, please contact Robin Penfield.

NOTE: The University of Nevada Reno and 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 and Other Data Sources in the Great Basin

 
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 datasets together with DRG's, DEM's, Orthophotos, LANDSAT for Nevada and eastern California

http://keck.library.unr.edu/
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/
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 Heat Pumps are U.S. Data aggregator for geothermal heat pump usage

http://www.GHPsRUS.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/
Platts, Inc. Global provider of energy reports and benchmark price assessments

http://www.platts.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/