The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) is the collective voice of Canada’s geothermal energy industry with a focus on the power generation from geothermal energy resources and industry-scale direct use. As a non-profit industry association, we represent the interests of our member companies with the primary goal of unlocking the country’s tremendous geothermal energy potential. Geothermal energy can provide competitively-priced, renewable, round-the-clock energy to the Canadian market.
CanGEA promotes the industry and the potential of geothermal energy in Canada through outreach events, research, policy work and representation of Canadian interests internationally.
OUR MISSION
"Accelerate Canadian exploration and development
of geothermal resources in order to provide
secure, clean, and sustainable energy"
CanGEA promotes the industry and the potential of geothermal energy in Canada through outreach events, research, policy work and representation of Canadian interests internationally.
OUR MISSION
"Accelerate Canadian exploration and development
of geothermal resources in order to provide
secure, clean, and sustainable energy"
MembershipsAre you a company, individual, community, or First Nations looking to be involved in the Canadian geothermal industry? CanGEA does everything it can to support our members by providing information, hosting events with member discounts, organizing market visits around the world, and much more. In turn, membership fees directly support our efforts to unlock Canada's tremendous geothermal energy potential. Learn more about CanGEA memberships here.
ConsultingWe assist decision makers at the community level and in the corporate, public, First Nations and non-profit sectors to uncover new sources of value in our rapidly changing societies. Learn more about our consulting services here.
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Research & PublicationsIn support of Open Data, CanGEA deployed the Canadian National Geothermal Database (CNGD) - an online, open-source platform that facilitates discovery and use of subsurface geothermal data for research and energy production.
We also have reports on the potential for geothermal energy using existing oil and gas wells, how geothermal energy is a cost-effective alternative to Site C, and much more. Learn more about our publications here. Outreach & EducationFrom our upcoming Market Visits to Germany and the US to CanGEA hosted events and workshops, we organize many events to provide education and outreach opportunities for Canadians. Learn about our upcoming events here.
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OUR TEAM
CANGEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alison thompsonChair & Co-Founder
Brian Toohey Vice Chair
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Alexander richterDirector at Large
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CANGEA MANAGEment
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CHRISTAL LOEWEN
DIRECTOR OF POLICY
Christal is a Master of Public Administration candidate at the University of Saskatchewan, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University. In addition to several years experience in non-profit fundraising, she interned with Saskatchewan's Status of Women Office.
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LEANN O'CONNELL
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Leann is a Master of Management candidate from the University of Calgary. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In addition to several years experience with client coordination and administrative roles, she is an avid supporter of initiatives targeted at unleashing Canada's environmental potential.
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