As part of the EU-funded project GeoS-TECHIS, Fraunhofer IAO and the IAT University of Stuttgart, are conducting a survey on the acceptance and perception of geothermal energy in industry.
The goal of the survey is to better understand the views, needs, and expectations of key stakeholders and to use these insights to develop policy recommendations, communication strategies, and educational materials that support the transition towards climate-neutral industrial energy systems.
The online survey is anonymous; takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Stakeholder Perceptions and Opinions about Geothermal Energy
The results will be published on our website GeoS-TECHIS Fraunhofer.

Liftoff with WING, Women in Geothermal

As global demand for 24/7 clean energy accelerates, geothermal is emerging as one of the only truly scalable, bankable baseload solutions. With next-generation technologies, faster development cycles, and repeatable project models, geothermal is transitioning from a niche resource into a multi-gigawatt investment platform. This session explores how advanced geothermal systems are reshaping the economics and risk profile of clean power, what makes geothermal increasingly attractive to long-term investors, and how the sector is unlocking reliable, carbon-free returns at scale.
 
Dr. Ghazal Izadi is the Chief Operating Officer at XGS Energy, where she leads global operations, technology strategy, and the commercial scaling of the company’s breakthrough geothermal power solutions.

EGPD 2026 will feature:
• Presentations from industry experts (OMV, Wien Energie GmbH, International Geothermal Association (IGA), EVN, Austrian Geological Society and more)
• A geothermal field trip
• Modelling workshops by DHI FEFLOW and Rock Flow Dynamics
• Best poster & best presentation awards

🎓 Free of charge for all participants.
We look forward to welcoming PhD students and early-career researchers working on geothermal energy and subsurface systems.

Alberta’s electricity system is entering a period of rapid change. Electricity demand is rising as electrification accelerates and data centres expand, while market structures continue to evolve and expectations for reliability increase.

Energy Storage Alberta 2026 returns at this defining moment. This full-day Summit brings together leaders from across Alberta’s electricity ecosystem to provide clarity on what’s ahead for energy storage, market design and system reliability. Discussions are grounded in Alberta’s system realities, informed by experience from across Canada and the United States, and focused on practical decision-making.

The future of energy is being shaped right now — and the conversations that matter most are happening at Energy Connections 2026!  Join industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for a powerful exchange on the challenges and opportunities shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape - in a full day of insights, collaboration, and connection.

Event Date: April 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST
Location: Hybrid Event (Join us in person at the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel, Vancouver, BC, or virtually, via Zoom)

Join Clean Air Task Force for the 2nd Superhot Rock Summit, a high-level international gathering focused on advancing the future of superhot rock geothermal energy.

This exclusive, invitation-only gathering is designed for leaders driving the frontier of geothermal innovation. If you are interested in participating or would like to be considered for an invitation, please contact events@catf.us.