National News......................................................................4

First-Ever GEA National Geothermal Summit Sparks Constructive Dialogue on Moving Geothermal Forward... 4

President Obama Announces New Assistant Secretary for DOE EERE............................................................... 6

Company News....................................................................6

Enel Green Power: Final Approval Received for Solar Project at Nevada Geothermal Plant............................... 6

Calpine Corp: Heat, Not Pressure to Create Fractures at Geysers EGS Demo Project ....................................... 7

GEA: Winners of Inaugural GEA Honors Awards Include TAS Energy, Ormat Technologies, and EnergySource

............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Gradient Resources: Ground Broken on Patua Plant.......................................................................................... 10

Renewable Energy and Climate Change.........................11

RE&EE Advisory Committee Adopts Recommendations to Support U.S. Market .............................................. 11

State News .........................................................................12

California: Utilities to Buy Small Renewable Energy Contracts in Biannual Auctions ......................................... 12

Nevada: Exclusive Tour of Geothermal Complex Kicks Off First-Ever GEA National Geothermal Summit ....... 13

International News ............................................................14

Americas .............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Nicaragua: Ram Power Closes $160m for Phase II of San Jacinto-Tizate Project ......................................... 14

Pacific................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Australia: Havilah Resources, Geothermal Resources in Merger Talks.......................................................... 14

Indonesia: Supreme Energy Requests Government Contract Assurance....................................................... 14

Northern Marianas Islands: CUC Seeks Geothermal Exploration on Saipan.................................................. 15

Philippines: Green Core Geothermal to Provide Backup Power...................................................................... 15

Geothermal Heat Pumps and Direct Use ........................15

GSHP Provider Maritime Geothermal Recognized for Innovation....................................................................... 15

Notices ...............................................................................16

Current Notices .................................................................................................................................................... 16

BLM Seeking Comments on EIS for Salt Wells Energy Projects (August 22) ................................................. 16

Call for Geothermal Abstracts, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (September 22) ................... 16

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BLM Seeking Comments on Draft EIS for West Chocolate Mountains (September 29) ................................. 17

Employment.......................................................................17

Employment Opportunities................................................................................................................................... 17

Research Geologist/Geophysicist, United States Geological Survey .............................................................. 17

Tenure-line Position, Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University..................................................... 17

Reservoir Engineering Manager – Geothermal, Chevron, Jakarta, Indonesia ................................................ 18

Consultant, Geothermal Market in Turkey, EBRD ........................................................................................... 18

NREL Seeking Applicants for Geothermal Analysis Group ............................................................................. 19

Requests for Proposals ....................................................19

Proposal Announcements.................................................................................................................................... 19

Call for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Proposals, NSF (August 24) ........................ 19

RE&EE Awards, State Energy Program, DOE................................................................................................. 19

Innovative Manufacturing Initiative for Clean Energy, DOE (August 25) ......................................................... 20

Request for Information on Geothermal Energy Expansion, HELCO, Big Island, Hawaii (August 31) ........... 20

Alaska Native Fund (October 15) ..................................................................................................................... 20

Environmental Engineering, Energy for Sustainability, and Environmental Sustainability, NSF (February 17,

2012) ................................................................................................................................................................ 20

Events.................................................................................21

Happening This Week.......................................................................................................................................... 21

Bonding Workshop and Geothermal Unit Training, BLM (August 23–25) ....................................................... 21

Public Scoping Meetings, Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (August 24) ................................... 21

New This Week.................................................................................................................................................... 22

First UK Geothermal Symposium, London, UK (September 27) ..................................................................... 22

GEA Events.......................................................................................................................................................... 22

Geothermal Energy Expo® and GRC Annual Meeting 2011, San Diego, CA (October 23–26)...................... 22

Other Events ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

Public Meetings, Geysers EGS Project, US DOE and Calpine Corp. (August and November) ...................... 23

Geothermal Operations and Plant Optimization Conference, San Jose, California (September 15–16) ........ 23

RETECH 2011, The Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition, Washington DC (September

20–22) .............................................................................................................................................................. 23

XIX Annual Congress of the Mexican Geothermal Association (September 22–23)....................................... 23

CanGEA Events (September and November) ................................................................................................. 24

U.S.-Mexico Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Roundtable, U.S. DOC, Mexico City, Mexico

(September 26–27) .......................................................................................................................................... 24

Soultz Geothermal Conference, Soultz-sous-Forets, France (October 5-6).................................................... 25

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Turkey Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Trade Mission, U.S. DOC, Ankara-Istanbul-Izmir

(December 5–9)................................................................................................................................................ 25

Renewable Energy World North America Conference and Expo, Long Beach, CA (February 14–16, 2012) . 26

http://www.geo-energy.org/updates.aspx

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National News

First-Ever GEA National Geothermal Summit Sparks Constructive Dialogue on Moving

Geothermal Forward

Press Release, Reno, Nev., August 18 — The GEA’s Inaugural

National Geothermal Summit culminated on Wednesday after two days

of intense discussions related to large scale exploration, equitable tax

treatment, reducing development times, funding science and education

needs and clearly defining geothermal’s intrinsic attributes and how the

industry should market that to potential off-takers. More than 300

policy and industry leaders gathered in Reno for a successful session

on moving utility scale geothermal energy forward despite challenging

issues facing the industry.

“The geothermal industry has the ability to provide a significant portion

of home grown energy to U.S. households but we need three things:

certainty from policy makers, permit streamlining, and constructive

partnerships between business and policy leaders to expedite the

process,” said GEA Executive Director Karl Gawell. “Megawatt for megawatt, geothermal employs four times as

many Americans as natural gas, and the industry is creating thousands of jobs, even as other industries suffer.

This means taking communities out of crisis and providing substantial revenue to local government.”

The GEA National Geothermal Summit discussed the outlook for Washington D.C. and the western states,

building new transmission projects in the west, new renewable energy policy developments in California, and

moving geothermal forward on public lands. Panelists

included John Wellinghoff, Commissioner, Federal

Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC); Karen Edson,

Vice President, Policy and Client Services, CAISO;

Kathleen Benedetto, Legislative Staff, House

Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources; and V.

John White, Executive Director, Center for Energy

Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT).

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Paul Thomsen, GEA Board President and Director for Ormat Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Reno, Nev.,

said, “This summit created the foundation for state and national dialogues that will continue to educate agencies,

utilities, developers and others as to the important role this industry will play as the industry continues to move

forward. We expect there will be follow up on almost every critical

issue that was raised. We see real dialogue between state officials to

get the job done.”

Stoel Rives LLP, also a gold level sponsor for the Summit, is uniquely

connected with and involved in renewable energy in general and

geothermal energy in particular. “The first National Geothermal

Summit in Reno was a tremendous success and very valuable for the

industry,” said John McKinsey, Partner, Stoel Rives, LLP.

“Stakeholders from all aspects of the renewable energy industry met

and truly advanced the agenda of how important baseload,

sustainable geothermal power is in helping the United States find

balance in its electricity supply while achieving energy

independence.”

An Expo Hall featured government agencies, universities and leading

geothermal developers from the growing geothermal industry

including: Allied Washoe Petroleum; Arizona Geological Survey;

Building and Construction Trades Council No. NV; Bureau of Land

Management; City of Reno; Ecology and Environment, Inc.; EMPSi;

GE Power & Water; Geothermal Development Associates; Helidyne; Horizon Well Logging; JBR Environmental

Consultants; Laborer's Union Local 169; National Geothermal Academy, Nevada Division of Minerals; Nevada

Geothermal Power; Pratt & Whitney Power Systems; Rain for Rent; Rockwell Automation; Sierra Environmental

Monitoring; SpecTIR; Stoel Rives LLP; TAS Energy Inc.; ThermaSource; Truckee Meadows Community College;

U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technology Program; Western Cultural Research Management, Inc.

(WCRM); Western Environmental Testing Laboratory (WetLab).

Look for additional photos coming soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/geo-energy/.

The Honorable Bob Cashell, Mayor of Reno, at the GEA National

Geothermal Summit

Photos by Zach Settewongse, www.s3films.com

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President Obama Announces New Assistant Secretary for DOE EERE

Last week, President Obama announced the nomination of David Danielson as assistant secretary for energy

efficiency and renewable energy. Peter Rothstein, president of the New England Clean Energy Council, said of

Danielson: “He’s got a good cross section of technical depth, but also understanding what it means to start up

new companies and try to break into new markets.”

Danielson’s bio, via the Energy Department: Dr. David Danielson has been a Program Director at the U.S.

Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) since 2009. Prior to joining

ARPA-E, Dr. Danielson was a clean energy venture capitalist at General Catalyst Partners, a Boston-based

venture capital fund. He co-founded the firm’s clean energy investment practice and helped build and grow

startups in various clean energy technology areas including solar power, wind power, advanced biofuels, bio-gas,

carbon capture and storage, and advanced lighting. Dr. Danielson is a co-founder of the New England Clean

Energy Council. He has authored more than 20 scientific articles in the field of advanced materials. While at the

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Danielson was the founder and President of the MIT Energy Club, and

was a founding Director of the MIT Energy Conference. For his work in building a strong multidisciplinary energy

community at MIT, he was awarded the Karl Taylor Compton Prize, MIT’s highest student award. Dr. Danielson

holds a B.S., summa cum laude, in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley,

and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT.

Company News

Enel Green Power: Final Approval Received for Solar Project at Nevada Geothermal

Plant

Press Release, Reno, NV, August 12 — The 24 MW Nevada project is the world’s first of its kind hybrid plant —

Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) received the final approval to move forward with the installation of its

Solar Photovoltaic project at its Stillwater Geothermal Plant in Churchill County. The new solar integration is

expected to generate an additional 24 MW of peak energy from the Stillwater solar facility. The combination of the

two renewable generation technologies at the same site not only improves the electrical production profile but

also allows making use of the same infrastructures, such as the interconnection power lines and operation

facilities, thus reducing the environmental impact.

"Clean energy means one thing for Nevada: jobs,” said Senator Harry Reid. “I have worked hard on policies and

incentives that have helped support this first-of-a-kind hybrid solar and geothermal plant in the United States. Enel

Green Power has wisely and successfully married two clean renewable energy resources that Nevada has in vast

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abundance and provided many economic benefits to Churchill County as well as the entire state. I hope we will

see more of these integrated projects."

This project is unique to Enel Green Power’s (EGP) portfolio in that the plant will generate electricity using two of

the energy leader’s most technologically advanced systems. EGP not only inherits a strong century-old

geothermal tradition, being the pioneer of geothermal energy production in the world, but has a similar strength in

solar being a leader also in photovoltaic system integration. With the integration of the two technologies, this will

be the first renewable energy project in the USA that combines the continuous base load of the geothermal with

the peak capability of the solar which will more closely match the electricity demand of NV Energy and its

customers.

“Enel Green Power North America is dedicated to developing renewable energy sources through technologically

advanced systems that raise the bar in clean energy technology. We believe this combined geo and solar facility

will do just that,” said Francesco Starace CEO of Enel Green Power. “Even more importantly, it brings additional

benefit to the community including tax revenues and jobs for Nevada’s workforce.”

EGPNA employs approx. 50 employees in the state of Nevada.

All electricity generated at the Stillwater Hybrid facility will be sold through a firm delivery power purchase

agreement (PPA) with NV Energy; the Stillwater geothermal plant is interconnected to the Fallon community

transmission grid and assists with voltage stabilization providing Fallon residents a more consistent energy

supply.

Calpine Corp: Heat, Not Pressure to Create Fractures at Geysers EGS Demo Project

In a public update last week, Calpine Corp. presented details on work at the “Enhanced Geothermal System

Demonstration Project” at The Geysers geothermal field in California. The project represents a collaboration

between Calpine, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the DOE, which is co-funding it. The goal is to

prove the ability to stimulate hot rocks by injecting cold, treated wastewater and could increase energy production

and provide a model for other areas.

The first water injection step tests will begin next month. The scientists will use heat rather than pressure to

create tiny fractures. “We want a cloud of fractures,” rather than a single fracture, principal investigator Mark

Walters explained to press. “High pressure would not create a cloud of fractures.”

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GEA: Winners of Inaugural GEA Honors Awards Include TAS Energy, Ormat

Technologies, and EnergySource

Reno, NV (August 16, 2011) – The Geothermal Energy

Association has announced the winners for the inaugural GEA

Honors, designed to recognize the individuals and companies

that have made significant contributions to the development of

the geothermal industry. The winners and nominees were

honored at an exclusive awards dinner at the Grand Sierra

Resort and Casino, held in conjunction with the organization’s

first-ever GEA National Geothermal Summit.

GEA Honors are awarded to GEA member companies in three distinct

areas: Technological Advancement, Economic Development and

Environmental Stewardship. A Special Recognition Honor is open to the

entire industry.

“It is our pleasure to highlight the efforts of the individuals and companies that are driving growth and innovation in

geothermal power,” said GEA Executive Director Karl Gawell. “The progress achieved by this year’s honorees

has been essential in continuing the expansion of the industry.”

GEA Honors 2011 winners:

Technological Advancement – Awarded to an individual or company that has developed a new, innovative or

pioneering technology to further geothermal development.

WINNER: TAS Energy Inc. New High Efficiency Binary Expander

TAS Energy Inc. has been awarded the GEA Honors Technological Advancement award for its development of

new high-efficiency binary expanders, which have substantiated the commercial viability and utility use of low-

temperature resources. The new design features off-the-shelf components and ease of field maintenance in

addition to utilizing a non-flammable, environmentally friendly working fluid which is both safe and efficient. Lower

temperatures than traditionally thought of as ‘commercially viable resource temperatures’ can now be utilized for

geothermal and waste heat applications, demonstrating how this innovative application can potentially add 15%

additional power to a geothermal flash plant, delivering improved economics even in high price regions, and

decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

NOMINEES:

� Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division

� Enel Green Power North America Acoustical Energy Dissipaters aka “Silencers”

Inaugural GEA Honors Award Winners

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� GeoTek Energy LLC’s Gravity Head Energy

Technology

� Nevada Geothermal Power’s Blue Mountain

Faulkner 1 Plant

� Star Energy “Wayang Windu” facility in West Java

Economic Development – Awarded to an

individual or company that has made a substantial

contribution to the development of local, regional or

national markets through the development of

geothermal systems.

WINNER: Ormat Technologies, Inc.

Ormat Technologies, Inc. has won the GEA Honors award in Economic Development for substantial contribution

to the development of local, regional, and national markets through the development of geothermal systems in

Nevada. With its significant economic contributions to Nevada, Ormat has impacted the geothermal industry and

the state by creating quality jobs, establishing a strong presence for renewables, paying millions of dollars in

taxes and supporting quality programs.

NOMINEES:

� GeoGlobal Energy LLC’s GGE Chile SpA

� Ram Power Corp’s San Jacinte-Tizate Geothermal Project

� Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)

Environmental Stewardship – Awarded to individual or company that has fostered outstanding environmental

stewardship through the use of geothermal systems. These award nominations were evaluated by and presented

in conjunction with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI).

WINNER: EnergySource LLC/Hudson Ranch 1

EnergySource LLC received the GEA Honors award, presented along with the EESI, for environmental

stewardship of its Hudson Ranch 1 Project in Imperial Valley, CA. The Hudson Ranch 1 plant is designed to

dramatically reduce CO2 emissions (projected to be less than 70 percent of the average geothermal plant) and to

set a new standard in minimized water use. EnergySource has also been actively engaged in the protection of

biological resources. Where Burrowing Owls have been impacted by the construction of Hudson Ranch 1,

EnergySource has used proven passive relocation techniques and is monitoring the owls until nearby construction

ends.

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NOMINEES:

� NV Energy

� Northern California Power Agency (NCPA)

Special Recognition – Awarded to individuals and companies for outstanding achievement in the geothermal

industry.

� Charlene Wardlow, Ormat

� Dan Schochet, Ram Power

� Geothermal Development Associates

� Hezy Ram, Ram Energy, Inc

� Jonathan Weisgall, MidAmerican Energy

Holdings Company

� Larry Nickerson, Ormat

� Marilyn Nemzer, Geothermal Education

Office

� POWER Engineers

� Wendell Howard, Geothermal Resource

Group

� Wendy Calvin, University of Nevada Reno,

Great Basin Center

� Don Campbell, Skip Matlick, Bob Verity, Ormat

Gradient Resources: Ground Broken on Patua Plant

On August 16, Reno-based Gradient Resources broke ground on the $300 million Patua geothermal plant. The

plant is expected to generate 60 MW, enough power to supply about 36,000 homes. Energy from the plant will be

sold to Sacramento Municipal Utility District when the plant comes on line, estimated in late 2012. The project will

employ about 170 at the peak of construction. When construction is complete, 32 people will work in operation

and maintenance.

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Renewable Energy and Climate Change

RE&EE Advisory Committee Adopts Recommendations to Support U.S. Market

On Friday, August 19, the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (RE&EEAC) approved a

list of recommendations that the group will present to the Acting Secretary of Commerce next month. The U.S.

Department of Commerce established the RE&EEAC to provide input on trade issues that will support the

international competitiveness of U.S. companies involved in the expanding sector of renewable energy and

energy efficiency manufacturers and services providers. The Geothermal Energy Association actively participates

in the RE&EEAC.

The recommendations approved by the committee are as follows:

Recommendation 1: The United States should

establish a national level policy with binding clean

energy targets to ensure a viable, stable, and long-

term domestic market for RE&EE goods and

services.

Recommendation 2: The Department of Energy

should modify its mission to include the promotion of

U.S. economic competitiveness.

Recommendation 3: The effect on U.S. economic

competitiveness should be taken into account before

entering into bilateral research and development

partnerships and in the evaluation of the

effectiveness of such partnerships.

Recommendation 4: The Department of Energy

should add an evaluation of the potential export

market into its grant and loan application and

selection process to assure the U.S. is developing

and commercializing RE&EE technologies that can

be exported competitively.

Recommendation 5: NIST/MEP and DOE/ITP

should identify and adopt consistent international

voluntary technical standards for RE&EE services

and corresponding qualifications for E3 service

providers.

Recommendation 6: Through workforce training and

professional qualification programs, EPA, DOE and

DOL ETA should work with MEP centers and local

businesses and a growing number of E3 partner

organizations to expand client access to RE&EE

expertise.

Recommendation 7: Each E3 program client’s work

plan should include local Export Assistance Center

services for pre-export and export strategy

counseling and USPTO consultations on how to

protect IPR and new technologies in foreign

markets.

Recommendation 8: Offer U.S. exporters a pre-

export working capital loan guarantee to include

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expansion of U.S. manufacturing and services

operations as a precursor to U.S. exports.

Recommendation 9: USTR should instruct the ITC to

conduct a Section 332 Report that examines the

global import market for renewable energy products

and services and demand projections in leading

markets. This report should also identify trends of

U.S. market share in key import markets.

Recommendation 10: DOE/EERE in cooperation

with the national labs should study:

Structures of the global renewable

energy industries, including supply

chain relationships and foreign

direct investment;

Global production, consumption,

sales, financing mechanisms,

research and development, and

business innovation in the

renewable energy sector;

Benchmark U.S. government

policies and programs affecting

RE&EE financing, R&D, and local

production against key foreign

competitors; and

Factors that may affect the future

competitiveness of the U.S.

renewable energy industries through

2020.

Recommendation 11: Create a template MOU to be

signed by select U.S. and individual foreign

investment entities to facilitate the connection of

U.S. RE&EE companies and foreign sources of

capital.

These resolutions will be presented to the Acting Secretary of Commerce and other government officials at the

next RE&EEAC meeting, which is scheduled for September 15 in Washington, DC. The action of the committee

and background on these recommendations are available at: http://export.gov/reee/eg_main_023040.asp.

Comments and suggestions from the public can be submitted for consideration by the RE&EEAC by contacting

Brian O’Hanlon at brian.ohanlon@trade.gov.

State News

California: Utilities to Buy Small Renewable Energy Contracts in Biannual Auctions

The California Public Utilities Commission last week approved the "renewable auction mechanism," or RAM, a

program for biannual auctions (called "reverse auctions” because the lowest bid is accepted) on small-scale

renewable energy contracts. Projects must be at least 500 kilowatts in size and must be up and running within 18

months of winning their bids. Utilities will decide before each auction how many megawatts they want of certain

types of power, and a total of 1 gigawatt (1,000 MW) will be sold per auction.

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Nevada: Exclusive Tour of Geothermal Complex Kicks Off First-Ever GEA National

Geothermal Summit

The Geothermal Energy Association kicked off its first-ever National Geothermal Summit with a VIP tour of Ormat

Technologies, Inc.'s Steamboat Geothermal Power Plant Complex. The Steamboat Geothermal Power Plant

Complex, located in Washoe County, generates 89 MW of clean, base-load energy and provides enough

electricity to support the residential load of Reno. Comprised of seven power plants, constructed between 1988

and 2008, the Steamboat power complex is the company's flagship facility and was the first to employ Ormat's air-

cooling technology.

Paul Thomsen, GEA Board President and Director for Ormat Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Reno, Nev.,

remarked, "Ormat is thrilled to be a gold level sponsor for this important national Summit, which has brought

together key decision makers to address the most pressing issues facing the industry. Geothermal energy

provides clean, domestic, base-load electricity to Nevada and the nation. GEA estimates 144 projects in

development, which will require $26 billion in capital if they can get through the permitting process to the

construction phase. In order to unleash the vast geothermal potential, we must streamline the permitting process.

This Summit will address issues and create an inter-agency dialogue among many key players in the industry."

Stoel Rives LLP, also a gold level sponsor for the Summit, is uniquely connected with and involved in renewable

energy in general and geothermal energy in particular. "We are long time supporters of the geothermal industry

and understand the tremendous value it offers as base-load renewable energy, two important features that are

rarely found in the same source of energy," said John McKinsey, Partner, Stoel Rives, LLP. "Stoel Rives

recognizes the GEA as the leading organization capable of taking geothermal energy to new levels of penetration

in the United States and worldwide."

"The upcoming year promises to be robust for the geothermal industry as numerous projects are switching from

planning phases to full-fledged geothermal power plants," said GEA Executive Director Karl Gawell. "This

Summit will address the opportunities and challenges that many projects face as they develop and enter the

drilling and production phase, which is a great source for job creation."

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International News

Americas

Nicaragua: Ram Power Closes $160m for Phase II of San Jacinto-Tizate Project

Ram Power has closed a $160m credit facility for the Phase II expansion of its geothermal power project in

northwest Nicaragua. The 36-MW San Jacinto-Tizate project is now 85% complete on Phase I, and Ram Power

has now met the required injection capacity for both Phase I and Phase II. The company submitted an initial draw

request for $104m. About $35m of that was distributed to it as a reimbursement of a portion of its equity

investment; the rest will be used for future project costs.

Pacific

Australia: Havilah Resources, Geothermal Resources in Merger Talks

Havilah Resources (ASX: HAV), a company aiming to become a significant producer of copper, gold, cobalt and

molybdenum, is in merger discussions with Geothermal Resources (ASX: GHT). The company has been granted

a trading halt by the ASX and is expected to make an announcement on or before the commencement of trading

on August 24. Havilah has a 58% strategic interest in Geothermal Resources.

Indonesia: Supreme Energy Requests Government Contract Assurance

Supreme Energy has not yet signed power purchase agreements for two geothermal fields with state electricity

utility PT PLN. Supreme Energy declined to sign the PPAs in July because it was waiting for assurance from the

government of PLN’s ability to pay for the power and fund the projects in the future. Supreme Energy requested a

guarantee that PLN would not fall into bankruptcy and that the government compensate its financial obligations if

the projects were stopped due to future political or legal changes.

The 2011 ministerial decree on the guarantee of PLN’s businesses stipulated that the government would ensure

that PLN was financially able to fulfill all the obligations of all the power purchase agreements and ordered PLN to

purchase electricity from geothermal producers at a ceiling price of 9.7 cents per kilowatt-hour.

The two geothermal fields affected are Gunung Rajabasa and Muara Laboh, which Supreme Energy operates in

Lampung and West Sumatra. They are expected to have a total capacity of 220 MW each.

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Northern Marianas Islands: CUC Seeks Geothermal Exploration on Saipan

The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. has issued a request for proposals for the exploration of viable geothermal

energy resources on Saipan. The Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs is paying up to $1.2 million

of the cost of the feasibility studies. If geothermal energy is proven feasible, the CUC will then invite bids on the

development and commissioning of a geothermal power plant.

“We in the CNMI are at a critical point in time for power system planning because the base load diesel plant at

Lower Base has about seven years of life remaining. That means we have to start planning very soon to replace

that plant. The parallel path of development with diesel is geothermal,” CUC executive director Abe Utu Malae

told press.

Philippines: Green Core Geothermal to Provide Backup Power

As approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission, Green Core Geothermal will provide backup power to the

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines at a cost of P4.7 per kilowatt-hour. “The increasing demand for

power in Visayas translates to a parallel increase in demand for ancillary services to guarantee continued stability

and reliability of power,” the ERC decision stated.

The power will come from Green Core’s 305-megawatt (MW) Palinpinon geothermal power plant and the 192-MW

Tongonan geothermal power plant in Leyte province.

Geothermal Heat Pumps and Direct Use

GSHP Provider Maritime Geothermal Recognized for Innovation

Maritime Geothermal, based in New Brunswick, Canada, was founded by Glenn Kaye and Edna Kaye in 1983

and now provides ground source heat pumps throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe. The company

employs local labor and in-house manufacturing, ensuring high-quality units.

Maritime Geothermal was recognized as one of New Brunswick’s most innovative companies in 2010 along with

14 other companies. Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud presided at the Award Ceremony.

“Innovation is a great, simple, idea,” he said; “It’s that new process on the factory floor, that simple use of

technology, or that new product design that gives our companies an edge over their competition.”

http://www.geo-energy.org/updates.aspx

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Notices

Current Notices

BLM Seeking Comments on EIS for Salt Wells Energy Projects (August 22)

The EPA has received a final EIS (Doc. No. 20110231) regarding the Salt Wells Energy Projects and a proposal

to implement three separate geothermal energy and transmission projects in Churchill County. Copies of the Salt

Wells Energy Projects Final EIS are available on line at: www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/carson_city_field.html

Publication of a notice of availability of the EIS in the Federal Register on July 22, 2011, initiated a 30-day review

period that will conclude August 22, 2011. Members of the public may submit written comments to the BLM, 5665

Morgan Mill Road, Attn: Colleen Sievers, Carson City, NV 89701; or by email to: saltwells_eis@blm.gov.

Contact Colleen Sievers at 775/885-6168. For other environmental impact statements received by the EPA visit:

http://www.utilityproducts.com/news/2011/07/1466980106/epa-receives-eiss-for-soil-restoration-geothermal-

energy.html

Call for Geothermal Abstracts, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (September 22)

The Energy and Minerals Division of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists will hold a Geothermal

Session at the 2012 annual meeting to be held in Long Beach, California on April 22-25. The Geothermal

Session will be hosted under Theme 7: Alternative Energy and will be chaired by W.C. “Rusty” Riese of Rice

University and Stephen Testa of the California State Mining & Geology Board. The Geothermal Session Chair will

be Richard Erdlac.

Abstracts are requested related to the exploration, development and production, and economics of geothermal

energy especially as associated to production from SEDIMENTARY ROCK. These abstracts could discuss

geothermal in sedimentary basins or in any region where sedimentary rock has provided the trapping mechanism

for geothermal resources. Of special importance would be papers that indicate how in-place oil/gas well assets

can be converted to producing hot water for geothermal energy.

Submissions at http://www.aapg.org/longbeach2012/guidelines.cfm. The closing date for Abstract submission is

September 22, 2011.

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BLM Seeking Comments on Draft EIS for West Chocolate Mountains (September 29)

BLM’s California Desert District Office, working with Ecology and Environment, Inc. has prepared an

environmental impact statement (EIS) addressing solar and wind energy ROWs and geothermal leasing in the

West Chocolate Mountains Renewable Energy Project Area in Imperial County. The BLM must receive written

comments on the Draft CDCA Plan Amendment and Draft EIS within 90 days following the date the

Environmental Protection Agency publishes its Notice of Availability for the Draft EIS in the Federal Register.

(Notice posted July 1, 2011).

Comments related to the West Chocolate Mountains Renewable Energy Evaluation Area may be submitted by

any of the following methods:

E-mail: wcm_comments@blm.gov.

Fax: (951) 697-5299.

Mail: Bureau of Land Management, California Desert District Office, 22835 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos,

Moreno Valley, California 92533-9046, Attn: Peter Godfrey.

For more information visit: prepared an environmental impact statement (EIS)

Click here to read the draft EIS: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/elcentro/nepa/wcm.html

Employment

Employment Opportunities

Research Geologist/Geophysicist, United States Geological Survey

The USGS in Menlo Park, California, has an opening for a Research Geologist/Geophysicist to conduct research

in support of geothermal energy assessments, with a focus on the structural, geomechanical, thermal, and

hydrologic properties of fault-hosted hydrothermal systems. Detailed information on the position can be found at

http://tinyurl.com/USGSGeothermalJob. Individuals must apply online at http://www.usajobs.gov/ to receive

consideration. For more information about the USGS, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/great.html.

Tenure-line Position, Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University

The Department of Energy Resources Engineering at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-line

faculty appointment. The position is at the assistant professor level. It is desired that the selected candidate be

able to start by January 2012.

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The Department of Energy Resources Engineering focuses on a wide range of activities related to the recovery of

the Earth’s energy resources (e.g., hydrocarbons, geothermal, and renewables). The Department also has active

research programs on carbon sequestration and clean energy conversions. ERE offers degrees in both energy

resources engineering (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) and petroleum engineering (M.S., Ph.D.). The ideal candidate should

have research and teaching interests beyond traditional petroleum engineering disciplines.

We seek scholars with a Ph.D. in a relevant field with novel and innovative research interests in energy

resources, such as in one or more of the following areas:

1. Energy systems modeling and optimization, for example integration of energy recovery and

carbon sequestration

2. Engineering of enhanced geothermal systems

3. Recovery of unconventional energy resources, such as coalbed gas, shale gas or gas hydrates

4. Renewable energy resources

Please apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/685/ in electronic format (pdf only) with the

following application material:

cover letter

curriculum vitae

a statement outlining research and teaching interests

the names of three references including e-mail addresses

copies of up to five selected papers published in refereed journals over the past three years

We will begin reviewing applications on April 15, 2011 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Reservoir Engineering Manager – Geothermal, Chevron, Jakarta, Indonesia

Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production is accepting online applications for the position of Reservoir

Engineering Manager located in Jakarta, Indonesia. To learn more about this exciting position and to apply visit

www.chevron.apply2jobs.com and search by requisition 081116435. All applicants must apply via the Chevron

online application process.

Consultant, Geothermal Market in Turkey, EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is considering a wide range of renewable energy

proposals in Turkey, some of which are in the geothermal sector, and as such requires a consultant to provide an

assessment of the Geothermal Market in Turkey. See http://www.ebrd.com/pages/homepage.shtml and

http://www.balkans.com/open-news.php?uniquenumber=91332

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NREL Seeking Applicants for Geothermal Analysis Group

NREL seeking applicants with geothermal or related technical backgrounds that have strong analytical skills and

good writing/communication skills. Apply for the positions online at

http://www.nrel.gov/employment/job_openings.html.

Requests for Proposals

Proposal Announcements

Call for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Proposals, NSF (August 24)

Currently, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has an open call for Research Experiences for Undergraduates

(REU) Site proposals. The Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) and NSF REU program are collaborating

on this program as a means to expand undergraduate research opportunities in the area of geothermal energy.

The goal is to introduce more undergraduate students to renewable energy research and the many opportunities

in science and engineering related to geothermal energy.

About REU: The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research

participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science

Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research

projects specifically designed for the REU program.

This solicitation supports of student research through REU Sites. These sites are based on independent

proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based

in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities

with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome.

The deadline for REU Site proposals is August 24, 2011. For further details and how to apply, please visit:

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&from=fund. If you have any questions, please contact

the REU program manager, Esther Bolding at ebolding@nsf.gov or (703)292-5342.

RE&EE Awards, State Energy Program, DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the State Energy Program. This program provides

formula grants to State and Territorial energy offices to design and carry out renewable energy and energy

efficiency priorities. $39 million expected to be available, up to 56 awards anticipated. Due dates based on

state/territorial program years. For more info, contact Sheldon Funk at sheldon.funk@netl.doe.gov or go to:

https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000507&agency=DOE. Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000507.

(Grants.gov 6/23/11)

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Innovative Manufacturing Initiative for Clean Energy, DOE (August 25)

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the Innovative Manufacturing Initiative. This RFP will

support manufacturing processes and materials to advance the clean energy economy. $120 million expected to

be available, up to 50 awards anticipated. Letters of Intent are required, and are due 8/1/11, final proposals due

8/25/11. For more info, contact IMIFOA@go.doe.gov or go to: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/. Refer to Sol#

DE-FOA-0000560. (Grants.gov 6/24/11)

Request for Information on Geothermal Energy Expansion, HELCO, Big Island, Hawaii (August

31)

In a request for information (RFI), Hawaii Electric Light Company seeks information on expanding geothermal

energy on Hawaii Island from stakeholders including potential geothermal developers and interested landowners

on next steps that take into account the renewable energy goals and clean energy policy of Hawaii within the

state’s unique community, cultural, historical, and environmental context. The full RFI is available at

http://GeothermalRFI.heco.com. Responses requested by August 31.

Alaska Native Fund (October 15)

The Alaska Conservation Foundation requests proposals for the Alaska Native Fund. The Fund seeks to

advance Alaska Native priorities for protecting land and sustaining ways of life. The 2011 priority issues include:

Climate Change, Food Security, Sustainable Economies, Energy, and Holistic Wellness. $100K expected to be

available, individual awards NTE $20K. Letters of Inquiry are required, and are due 7/25/11, final proposals due

10/15/11. For more info, go to: http://alaskaconservation.org/grant-opportunities/alaska-native-fund/. (Tribal

Climate Change Newsletter 6/2011)

Environmental Engineering, Energy for Sustainability, and Environmental Sustainability, NSF

(February 17, 2012)

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the following programs, with responses due 2/17/12. :

Environmental Engineering. The goal of this program is to encourage transformative research which applies

scientific principles to minimize solid, liquid, and gaseous discharges into land, inland and coastal waters, and

air that result from human activity, and to evaluate adverse impacts of these discharges on human health and

environmental quality. $9.4 million expected to be available, up to 44 awards anticipated. For more info,

contact Paul Bishop at pbishop@nsf.gov or go to:

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501029. Refer to Sol# PD-12-1440. (Grants.gov 6/8/11)

Energy for Sustainability. This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production,

conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable.

Sources of sustainable energy include: Sunlight, Wind/Wave, Biomass, and Geothermal. $9.2 million

expected to be available, up to 42 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Gregory Rorrer at

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grorrer@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026. Refer to Sol# PD-12-

7644. (Grants.gov 6/8/11)

Environmental Sustainability. This program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting

sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining

natural systems. $5.4 million expected to be available, up to 45 awards anticipated. For more info, contact

Bruce Hamilton at bhamilto@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027.

Refer to Sol# PD-12-7643. (Grants.gov 6/8/11)

Events

Happening This Week

Bonding Workshop and Geothermal Unit Training, BLM (August 23–25)

A geothermal bonding workshop at the BLM Nevada State Office will discuss potential changes to the bonding

requirements. Dates: August 23 (8 am–4:30 pm) and 24 (8 am–12 pm). Also, the BLM Nevada State Office will

be holding a geothermal unit training for industry on August 24 (1 pm–4:30 pm) and 25 (8 am–4:30 pm). RSVP

by July 8 (sheila_mallory@blm.gov).

Public Scoping Meetings, Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (August 24)

The Federal and State Renewable Energy Action Team (REAT – California Energy Commission, California

Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) has

launched the joint environmental review for the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP), aimed at

streamlining permitting of renewable energy facilities in the California desert. The REAT is preparing a joint

Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the DRECP, and the Bureau of

Land Management’s proposed amendment to the California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA) Plan.

The Notice of Intent (NOI) was published in the Federal Register at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-07-

29/pdf/2011-19175.pdf.

Public scoping meetings are planned in August:

August 24, 2011, 2–4 p.m., California Energy Commission; Hearing Room A; 1516 Ninth St.; Sacramento, CA

95814

August 24, 2011, 7–9 p.m.; California Energy Commission; Hearing Room A; 1516 Ninth St.; Sacramento, CA

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For questions regarding this DRECP, or the NOP, please contact Kristy Chew, Desert Renewable Energy

Conservation Plan, CA Energy Commission916/654-4818kchew@energy.state.ca.us. For information about the

DRECP, please see www.drecp.org.

New This Week

First UK Geothermal Symposium, London, UK (September 27)

Where: The Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1, on Tuesday 27 September 2011, 3.00pm–7.45pm

Contact: 08456 435 208 / assistant@egs-energy.com (spaces are limited)

Details: www.egs-energy.com

The first UK Geothermal Symposium, “Engineered Geothermal System Energy – in the UK and a Global

Perspective” is taking place in London/ UK, September 27, 2011. Geothermal energy could provide at least 10%

of UK electricity demand. Government support is needed through ROCs and RHI and a commitment to

geothermal licensing. Agenda will be followed by Networking, Drinks and Canapés.

GEA Events

Geothermal Energy Expo® and GRC Annual Meeting 2011, San Diego, CA (October 23–26)

The GEA Geothermal Energy Expo is the world's largest gathering of vendors providing support for geothermal

resource exploration, characterization, development, production and management. It provides a unique

opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their projects, equipment, services and state of the art technology to the

geothermal community.

“The 2011 Expo is certain to be the largest-ever gathering of the geothermal community,” said GEA Marketing

and Events Director Kathy Kent. “Each year the growing geothermal industry comes together for this event and it

has become the most vital gathering for companies and leaders developing geothermal resources around the

world.” The 2010 Expo in Sacramento featured more than 2,500 attendees from 42 different states and 13

different countries. The sold-out Expo Hall featured 162 exhibitors coming from 34 different states and 10

different countries. Please contact Kathy Kent, Kathy@geo-energy.org for information, registration, sponsorship

opportunities, etc.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for GEA Events

Your company has the opportunity for high visibility at GEA’s events. In addition to providing the financial support

needed for GEA to undertake successful events, GEA events feature media availabilities with sponsors which

garner extensive coverage in mainstream press outlets. Sponsorship details are posted online: http://www.geo-

energy.org/images/GEA2011SponsorshipOpps9.pdf.

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Other Events

Public Meetings, Geysers EGS Project, US DOE and Calpine Corp. (August and November)

The Department of Energy and Calpine Corp. plan to hold public meetings on the EGS demonstration projects

underway at the Geysers. The venture will present progress reports at two meetings: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18,

and 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. For more information on the program, visit www.geothermal.energy.gov.

The meetings will be held at:

The Calpine Geothermal Visitors Center

15500 Central Park Road, Middletown.

707-987-4270

Geothermal Operations and Plant Optimization Conference, San Jose, California (September

15–16)

Opportunities include:

Key note presentations from Alterra US and Iceland, Ram Power, Pacific Gas and Electric and the

Geothermal Program Office - US Navy

Exclusive power plant maintenance and reservoir management workshop

The latest solutions from PowerChemTech, GE Global Research and Baker Hughes

Technology updates from Potter Drilling, Veizades & Associates and Global Power Solutions

To register - visit www.geothermalinsider.com/operations or phone US toll free: 1 800 814 3459 ext 7565

RETECH 2011, The Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition, Washington DC

(September 20–22)

This year, RETECH will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. For

information and to register, visit http://www.retech2011.com.

XIX Annual Congress of the Mexican Geothermal Association (September 22–23)

XIX Annual Congress of the Mexican Geothermal Association (AGM)

Los Humeros, Pue., Mexico, 22-23 September 2011

http://www.geotermia.org.mx

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CanGEA Events (September and November)

For registration and more information on CanGEA events go to: http://www.cangeaevents.ca

CanGEA’s 4th Annual Conference and Investment Forum in Toronto, Ontario, September 14-15, 2011. The

event will showcase Canadian development, activities of Canadian and international companies, and plug in a

comprehensive finance and investment element as part of its Investment Forum. The event also features two

workshops on geothermal energy and the Canadian Geothermal Code for Public Reporting on September 13,

2011. Details about the event and workshops can be found at: www.cangeaevents.ca/toronto

CanGEA’s Annual Geothermal Power Forum in Calgary, November 4, 2011. CanGEA takes part in the

upcoming Global Clean Energy Congress in Calgary November 1-3, 2011

(http://globalcleanenergycongress.com) through a geothermal panel, and will hold its Annual Power Forum in

the city on November 4, 2011. Details at: www.cangeaevents.ca/calgary

U.S.-Mexico Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Roundtable, U.S. DOC, Mexico

City, Mexico (September 26–27)

The Government of Mexico has set an ambitious goal of 15% renewable energy production by 2020; this is

coupled with a significant interest in energy efficiency improvements. To accomplish these goals, significant

investment over the next decade is needed – providing export opportunities for U.S. companies.

Participants in the U.S.-Mexico Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Roundtable will:

Accompany a senior-level Department of Commerce official to meetings with the Government of Mexico on

renewable energy and energy efficiency policy;

Receive an invitation to an Ambassador’s reception to network with Mexican officials and companies;

Participate in a closed-door U.S.-Mexico Roundtable on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy;

Be invited to showcase products or services at the Green Expo’s technical seminar; and

Receive in-depth market information from the International Trade Administration on opportunities in the

Mexican RE&EE market.

Cost is $500; Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Deadline for registration is

August 15. To register for the policy roundtable email: ryan.mulholland@trade.gov or aliza.totayo@trade.gov.

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Soultz Geothermal Conference, Soultz-sous-Forets, France (October 5-6)

The first Soultz Geothermal Conference is scheduled for October 5-6, 2011. The conference will give an

overview of the geothermal activity in the Upper Rhine Valley and will focus on various technical and scientific

challenges. The status of those geothermal projects will be presented in terms of design, concept, exploration,

drilling, exploitation, monitoring, field testing, laboratory experiments and various modeling. Scope of the

conference and all the details are presented at: www.geothermie-soultz.fr

Turkey Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Trade Mission, U.S. DOC, Ankara-Istanbul-

Izmir (December 5–9)

Turkey’s renewable energy investments will exceed US $20 billion during the next 5 years. The country ranks

Number 2 geothermal energy development potential in Europe and 5th in the world. A new Renewable Energy

Law passed on December 12, 2010 increasing guaranteed prices for renewable energy resources, and additional

incentives are in place.

Participants in this Trade Mission will gain:

A senior U.S. Department of Commerce executive will lead the mission and facilitate valuable introductions to

key Turkish energy industry decision-makers;

A U.S. Export-Import Bank representative will travel with the delegation in all three cities and advise the

participants on trade finance solutions;

10-15 pre-scheduled meetings with potential partners, distributors, end users, or local industry contacts;

Meetings with key government decision makers and private sector firms;

Pre-travel webinars on subjects ranging from industry briefings to business practices in Turkey;

Meetings with CS Turkey’s energy specialists in Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir, Turkey;

Transportation to all mission-organized meetings inside Turkey (all air transportation within Turkey is the

responsibility of the mission participant);

The Trade Mission visit will provide visibility for participating American firms at networking receptions at the

U.S. Ambassador’s residence and U.S. Embassy press releases

Who should participate?: U.S. renewable energy equipment and systems manufacturers, RE project developers,

engineering firms, energy efficiency systems and equipment suppliers, project finance companies, and any other

RE & EE companies. Cost for small and medium size firms: $3.285; large companies: $4.055. To apply, go to:

http://export.gov/california/kern/trademissions/.

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Contact:

Glen Roberts, Director, Bakersfield & Fresno U.S. Export Assistance Centers

2100 Chester Ave., Ste. 110, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Tel: 661 637-0136, Glen.Roberts@trade.gov, www.buyusa.gov/kern

Serdar Cetinkaya, Renewable Energy Specialist, American Embassy - Ankara, Turkey

Dir. Tel. +90-312-457-7203, Cell: +90-532-311-6885, Serdar.Cetinkaya@trade.gov

Renewable Energy World North America Conference and Expo, Long Beach, CA (February 14–

16, 2012)

The 2012 Renewable Energy World North America Conference and Expo event will take place February 14-16 in

Long Beach, California — please save the date! GEA is on the planning committee and looks forward to

highlighting geothermal energy at the event. If you have attended this in the past and would like to discuss next

year’s event or offer suggestions for the planning committee please contact Leslie, leslie@geo-energy.org (other

questions/comment also welcome).

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY WEEKLY

A newsletter for the geothermal industry written by Leslie Blodgett and Karl Gawell

Copyright © 2011 Geothermal Energy Association

209 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

Phone 202-454-5261 Fax 202-454-5265

leslie@geo-energy.org