Geothermal industry employment: Survey results & analysis

摘要: The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) is ofteh asked about the socioeconomic and employment impact of industry. Since available literature dealing with involved in geothermal sector appeared relatively outdated, unduly focused on certain activities industry (e.g. operation maintenance power plants) or poorly reliable, GEA, consultation DOE, decided to conduct a new survey provide better answers these questions. main objective this assess characterize current workforce US. Several initiatives have therefore been undertaken reach as many organizations possible their workforce. first section document describes methodology used contact companies sector. second presents results analyzes them. This analysis includes two major parts. part responses, numbers that were captured characteristics identified. estimates number workers are active business but did not respond could be reached. Preliminary conclusions study limits restrictions then presented. third addresses potential related manufacturing construction facilities. Indirect induced economic impacts such investment also investigated.