Geothermal Resources Council (GRC)
The GRC is a tax-exempt, non-profit, educational association 501(c)(3). Formed in 1972, the GRC was incorporated in the state of Washington in 1972 and in California in 1981. The GRC actively seeks to expand its role as a primary professional educational association for the international geothermal community. The GRC serves as a focal point for continuing professional development for its members through its outreach, information transfer and education services. The Geothermal Resources Council is the premier global association for the geothermal energy industry.
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- Business Type:
- Nonprofit organization (NPO)
- Industry Type:
- Geothermal Energy
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Employees:
- 1-10
- Turnover:
- $1,000,000 US - $10,000,000 US
About us
GRC Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan (PDF)
The 2019 GRC Strategic Plan has been assembled through a comprehensive assessment of planning documents drafted by the organization since 2016.
The 2019 plan updates and replaces the previous Strategic Plan published in October 2016 and has been authorized by a Motion of the Board of Directors at the February 10, 2019, meeting, Stanford University, California, USA.
The plan provides a framework by which the staff of the GRC will execute operations, provides guidance on how the GRC will be managed, and provides a vision for the future direction of the organization.
Our Strategic Plan is a living document and will be reviewed and updated at the end of 2019. Any of our members can provide input to the direction of the organization by contacting a Board Member, the Executive Director, or a member of Staff.
We also welcome and appreciate all offers of help from volunteers. Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization and enable the GRC and our geothermal community to be a success. Please contact us.
Elements of the Strategic Plan
- Vision = What we want for the world.
- Mission = How we will achieve our vision.
- Goals = Our general long-term aspirations for the organization.
- Core Values = Principles for decision-making.
- Objectives = How we will achieve our goals in the given time frame.
- Tasks = Measurable actions to accomplish our objectives
Vision
An open exchange of information to raise the recognition and acceptance of geothermal energy across society to meet the world's energy demand in a manner that is environmentally responsible.
Mission
Be a prestigious, dynamic, and diverse professional association that advances the global geothermal industry and educates through transfer of robust research, knowledge and guidance.
Goals
- Increase the importance of geothermal resources in helping meet global energy demands.
- Serve as a source and venue for geothermal knowledge exchange.
- Build a strong membership.
- Be fiscally responsible.
- Produce professional quality products and services.
Core Values
- Financially fit and sustainable
- Member focused
- High professional and technical quality
- Faithful to Scientific Principals
- Serve as a Public Forum
- Collaborative and Cooperative
Objectives
- Enhance Community Networking and Education– bring people together in our community, provide materials and venues for education and debate, and define our key global messages that enable growth of the geothermal industry;
- Enhance Public Awareness and Education– improve public relations for the geothermal energy community by developing and executing a marketing and communications plan;
- Introduce Policy and Regulatory Improvements– work with government and regulatory agencies to incentivize demand and adoption of geothermal energy;
- Balance the Budget – to operate with a budget surplus by providing self-supporting activities;
- Ensure Internal Processes– improve professional quality and enhance coordination and communication within the GRC
GRC Membership
GRC membership is open to any person, organization, agency or company. Membership advantages include discounted access to GRC functions, specifically its Annual Meeting and educational workshop; a subscription to the GRC Bulletin; listing in the GRC Membership Roster and Registry of Geothermal Services & Equipment; free access to premium content in the online GRC Geothermal Library; companion membership in the International Geothermal Association; a special discount for subscription to the research journal Geothermics (call for details); and the opportunity to stand for election to the GRC Board of Directors.
Membership opportunities include:
- Individual: Regular, Student and Benefactor. Students with an interest in geothermal resources and development are encouraged to join the GRC.
- Corporate: Company/Institutional, Supporting, Sustaining and Patron. GRC Corporate Members include major developers of geothermal energy in the United States and around the world. Corporate membership provides certain discounts to all of your employees, and special advertising opportunities.
- Retired: Over 65 years of age and retired. Retired GRC Members include many geothermal industry pioneers.