Geothermal Rising, formerly the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), is a non-profit organization, empowering the advancement of human understanding and practical use of geothermal energy through collaboration and communication of robust research, knowledge, and guidance in the United States and around the globe. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Sacramento, California, Geothermal Rising are the largest direct-membership professional and trade association serving the geothermal industry, with over 1,200 members representing a broad and diverse demographic from across the geothermal community. Members include individuals, corporations, universities, national laboratories, government, and other nongovernmental organizations.
The Policy Committee is governed by an eleven-person Executive Committee consisting of eight members voted by popular majority by all PC members (four Board level, two Corporate and two Individual members), plus the PC Chairperson, GR President and Executive Director. The PC Chairperson is voted by popular majority. All PC members have one vote in regards to the elected Executive Committee positions.
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