About CanGEA

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 and U.S. markets

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"

Memberships

Are 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.

Consulting

​We 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.

Research & Publications

In 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. 
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​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 & Education

From 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.

Our Team

CanGEA Board of Directors & Ambassador Coordinator

Alison Thompson
Chair and ​Co-founder
Alexander Richter
director at large​
Brian Toohey
​Vice Chair​
Elizabeth Lappin
Chair, Alberta & Prairies Policy Committee

CanGEA Managers

Zach Harmer
Operations Manager
Originally from Fort McMurray, Alberta, Zach recently received his Master's of Public Policy from the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy. Prior to that, he worked as a policy and communications intern for the International Organization for Migration in Geneva, Switzerland.
Nathan Coles
Senior Policy Manager
​Born and raised in Calgary, Nathan is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, with a Juris Doctor from Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law, and a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities with a minor in Political Science from Carleton University’s College of the Humanities.

CanGEA Managerial Interns

Nazifa Rahman
Operations Manager
 Naz, is in her final year of her undergraduate degree in the Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary with concentrations in
 Geology and Envirnomental Chemistry. 
​​She is keen on going into a master’s program for Renewable Energy. Prior to CanGEA, she has had extensive hands on experience in social media and digital marketing. 
Kayla Wilson-Layton
Policy Analyst
Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Kayla, is a third year Bachelor of Arts, Policy Studies major with a double minor in Political Science and Economics.
​Prior to her entry into Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Arts program, Kayla worked as a CWB and ABSA certified inspector in Alberta’s oil and gas industry. Her 5 years of oil and gas experience ranges from pressure vessels and piping fabrication and testing to SAGD facility processes and construction.