Geothermal Energy R&D:Geothermal Energy R&D:Industry Prioritization SurveyIndustry Prioritization Survey

Geothermal Energy Association209 Pennsylvania Avenue SEWashington, DC 20003 U.S.A.

phone (202)-454-5261 fax (202)-454-5265

www.geo-energy.org

March 2003

ObjectivesObjectives

• Provide DOE-OGT with an up-to-date assessment of research priorities from the geothermal-industry perspective

• Help OGT structure its current and future geothermal research portfolio

ApproachApproach

• R&D questionnaire sent to GEA members and affiliates

• Questionnaire with 22 traditional and newer geothermal R&D categories

• Respondents asked to…

- Add other categories (optional)

- Rate all categories from 1 (low priority) to 7 (highest)

- Pick top 3 categories (assuming only 3 could be funded)

- Comment on prioritization