World Geothermal Energy Day is October 17. SEI is sharing the following information from the organizer’s newsletter:

This annual event is a global celebration, honoring the remarkable contributions of geothermal energy systems and highlighting their profound impact on communities worldwide

“Geothermal: the first choice of renewables!”

We invite everyone to recognize the dedicated individuals involved in the thousands of geothermal systems providing reliable electricity, heating, and cooling to essential facilities and homes worldwide. Geothermal energy offers significant advantages as we face climate challenges and work towards net-zero carbon systems. This year, we celebrate the leaders, operators, and teams who put geothermal on the top of the list of renewables. Energy-efficient geothermal systems promote a cleaner, sustainable, and resilient environment in our ever-changing world. With the earth’s dependable and efficient geothermal energy, we continue to explore new ways to connect and innovate.

THE LATEST NEWS IN GEOTHERMAL

A Geothermal Network in Colorado Could Help A Rural Town Diversify Its Economy

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20082025/colorado-rural-geothermal-energy-network/

One of the World’s Largest Geothermal Networks Is Buried Beneath a Corporate Campus in Rural Wisconsin

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/11102025/wisconsin-geothermal-networks/

US Geothermal Companies Are Spending Big on Federal Land Leases

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-10-10/us-geothermal-companies-are-spending-big-on-federal-land-leases?cmpid=BBD101025_GREENDAILY&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=251010&utm_campaign=greendaily

Geothermal boom will see capacity triple by 2030 says IEA

https://www.powerengineeringint.com/renewables/geothermal-boom-will-see-capacity-triple-by-2030-says-iea/

Microseismic – Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embark to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Sinopec’s first geothermal power demonstration project starts grid supply

ThinkGeoEnergy

… company’s first geothermal power generation demonstration project in … The combined heat and power plant is described to have a heating …

New DOE boss places spotlight on baseload generation – including Geothermal

https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/news/new-doe-boss-places-spotlight-on-baseload-generation/?utm_source=FT_renewables_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-2-12&oly_enc_id=8242A2848212A5S

Oil and Gas Geothermal Promise: Harnessing Subterranean CHP to Power Industry

EnergyTech

… company working to harness the subterranean heat … And boiling water or fluid is key to power generation from steam turbines to district energy and …

Positive results encourage continuation of Haute-Sorne geothermal project, Switzerland

ThinkGeoEnergy

… power generation capacity, ideally with co–generation of heat. … These economics improve further when power and heat production are combined.

ELECTRIC POWER and ENERGY TRENDS

China Builds Most Coal-Fired Plants in Decade for Power Security – Energy Connects

Construction site of a coal-fired cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), plant in Jiangsu province. (Bloomberg) — China and India have …

 ENERGY UPDATES BY CHRIS SLADEN

https://anzmex.org/energy-update-from-chris-sladen-energy-unwrapped/

What else happened? October 17, 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries declares an oil embargo, sparking the first “energy crisis.”

Notes to remember for better living

Change Air Filters Regularly – Filters protect equipment. Dirty filters make systems work harder and use more energy.

Check Thermostat settings – When seasons change, make sure settings are still appropriate for the lowest energy.

Schedule a tune-up – Have a professional get the best energy performance out of the system.

When to replace and upgrade equipment – frequent repairs, strange noises, or poor energy performance.

Recipes – share seasonal recipes for wellness.

Get natural daylight – Get fresh air and boost your mood.

Stay connected – make time for small gatherings and social interaction.

Move your muscles – get some physical activity.

Practice mindfulness and gratitude – take a few minutes each day to give thanks and appreciation.

UPCOMING EVENTS (please let us know of any upcoming events that we should share)

2025 Geothermal Rising Annual Conference | Reno, NV | October 26-29, 2025

World Geothermal Congress 2026

More here: https://www.lovegeothermal.org/iga-announces-calgary-as-host-city-for-world-geothermal-congress-2026/ and https://geothermal.org/events/world-geothermal-congress-2026

2026 IGSHPA Annual Conference

April 13 to 15, 2026 at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Missouri (greater St. Louis area)

https://igshpa.org/2026-igshpa-annual-conference/