Canada Policy Council

The Canada Geothermal Rising Policy Council (Canada GRPC) is an add-on option for Geothermal Rising (GR) Organization Members who want to inform Canadian geothermal policymaking at the federal, provincial, tribal or local levels.

DID YOU KNOW?

Thermal energy networks (TENs) operate at lower temperature differentials than traditional district heating systems, allowing for reduced infrastructure costs.

Background

On December, 31, 2024, Geothermal Rising announced the acquisition of the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) to form Geothermal Rising Canada. The acquisition was approved unanimously by all CanGEA members, the Board of Geothermal Rising, and the former Board of CanGEA. Geothermal Rising Canada will continue the pivotal community engagement and policy education work of CanGEA in Canada – a legacy of nearly two decades of informing and educating decision-makers in Canada. Geothermal Rising Canada is thrilled to build and amplify the momentum of geothermal technology adoption in Canada.

About the Canada Policy Council

The Canada Geothermal Rising Policy Council (Canada GRPC) will be made up of stakeholders in Canada’s geothermal energy industry– which may include direct-use geothermal, geothermal electricity generation, ultra-deep geothermal, oil and gas co-production, district heating, space heating and ground-source heat pumps. A collective, unified voice of industry stakeholders is critical to catalyze the massive potential of the Canadian geothermal energy industry– the Canada GRPC serves as the forum to bring these voices together to discuss issues, solve problems, reach consensus on joint-interests and initiatives, and educate agencies and public office holders.

DID YOU KNOW?

Thermal energy networks (TENs) operate at lower temperature differentials than traditional district heating systems, allowing for reduced infrastructure costs.

Interested in Joining?

On April 2nd, we hosted a Lunch and Learn for folks to learn more about Geothermal Rising Canada and our goals for the Canada Policy Council. If you missed the session, please watch the recording above.

Have a few more questions, or are you ready to join? Fill out this quick form and Schedule a meeting with Kerry Fellers- Director of Membership

For general questions, please contact Vanessa Robertson (vanessa@geothermal.org ) and Kerry Fellers (kerry@geothermal.org)

Canada Policy Council Documents

To access Canada policy council documents, please follow the link below.

Please note that documents prior to January, 2025, were developed by the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA).

CANADA POLICY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS

Canada Policy Council Membership Levels- All amounts are in Canadian Dollars

Participant Level ($1,000 CAD)

Observer Level ($2,000 CAD)

Board Level ($3,000 CAD)

Council Structure

The education, research, and policy initiatives for the Canada Geothermal Rising Policy Council (Canada GRPC) are set by representatives from the organizational members. Each organizational member, at the Board level, participates to develop the mission and vision, which are implemented by Geothermal Rising Canada staff.

Canada Policy Members

Thank you to our honorary Canada Policy Council Members

Our Board Level Members