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Utah Geothermal Network

The Utah Geothermal Network (UGeN) is a collaborative community built to connect people, projects, and ideas across Utah’s growing geothermal landscape. Inspired by the Utah Geothermal Working Group (active from 2004 to 2009), we carry forward the tradition of open, recurring gatherings where members share technical insights, project updates, and research findings on every aspect of geothermal resources. Our mission is to create a welcoming, non-competitive space for knowledge exchange that advances research, education, and real-world opportunities in geothermal energy. UGeN fosters collaboration and sparks new possibilities for geothermal development in Utah by bringing together researchers, professionals, students, and community stakeholders. Membership is free and open to anyone interested in Utah’s geothermal resources.

Become a Member!

Joining the Utah Geothermal Network is free! Members receive periodic newsletters and have access to attend meetings and events. UGeN is open and free to anyone interested in geothermal in Utah!

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Upcoming Meetings:

Fall Quarterly Meeting

Thursday, September 3, 2026 – Utah Geological Survey, DNR Auditorium – Room 1040 (1st Floor) (1594 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116)
Announcements, roundtable discussion, and technical talks

  • Socializing and networking: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • Technical content: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
    • Logan Mitchell, Climate Scientist & Energy Analyst, Utah Clean Energy
      • Next Generation Geothermal’s Role in Utah’s Energy Future
    • Mike O’Conner, Director, Mountain West Geothermal Consortium
      • Misunderstood yet manageable: overcoming geothermal uncertainty through sound science & creative finance

Social Mixer

October (date coming soon) – Fisher Brewing Company (320 W 800 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101)
Tables will be reserved in the common area. Attendees are responsible for the cost of their beverages and food.

Connect With Us!

UGeN invites engagement from anyone interested in expanding the state’s understanding and use of geothermal resources. Relevant themes include resource exploration and site characterization, resource development for power generation and direct-use heating, and research & development on emergent geothermal topics. For our quarterly meetings, we welcome proposals for brief technical presentations and discussion topics that could benefit from community feedback. UGeN also serves as a networking platform to connect individuals and organizations with shared interests and expertise. Members may explore our YouTube channel, where recordings of previous technical presentations are available.

Conveners:

Christian Hardwick
Utah Geological Survey

Hall Humphrey
Zanskar Geothermal & Minerals, Inc.

Eugene Szymanski
Utah Geological Survey

Aileen Zebrowski
ResFrac Corp