Association

Message from the Chairman

I am honored to have been selected by the practitioners of the geothermal industry in Alberta to sit at this year’s Chairman of the Board.  There have been some great individuals that have already occupied this position in the past that have made remarkable inroads for this industry… that being said, this year in particular will most likely be the year that becomes known as the year development of the Geothermal Energy industry in Alberta.  With a strong underlying grass roots movement towards renewable energy system, Geothermal Energy remains a strong and suitable candidate for many types of building applications.  The strong demand for the geothermal energy in Alberta has generated a need for quality control and training initiatives for practitioners in the industry from Engineering consultants to ground system installers...  educators and industry alike have responded.  The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has finalized it’s development of their Advanced Energy Diploma Program that has a significant Technical level design course for the Geothermal Design course component.  Also, to shore up the capabilities and quality of the drilling practice a new “Earth Loop Technician” trade has been created under the current Alberta Water Well Drillers Apprenticeship Program.  Such programs and industry development help ensure that geothermal continues to be a trusted and stable renewable energy source for generations to come.

The Alberta Geothermal Energy Association would like to welcome any practitioner in the Geothermal field to become involved in the association and help mold the future of the industry in Alberta and across Canada.

Dean Turgeon

Board of Directors 2010

2009 Board of Directors

2008 Board of Directors

Committees

Communications Committee

The aim of the Communications committee is to facilitate communication between the Alberta Geothermal Energy Association and the public. The committee’s area of responsibility includes:

1. Developing and planning communication strategies within the geothermal industry


2. Organizing and coordinating publicity and outreach
   1. Communications with the press includes handling interviews and inquiries, and submitting press releases (subject to the Board’s direction and approval).
   
   
3. Supporting and overseeing communication with the general public


4. Preparing and distributing the AGEA Newsletter
   
   1. Number of issues decided by the Board
   2. Articles and content submitted by Board members
   3. Editorial discretion in producing and acquiring articles


5. Managing and maintaining the AGEA Website so it is current and informative

Environmental Committee

The Environmental committee addresses concerns relating to environmental issues with the installation and operation of geo-exchange systems in Alberta. The committee’s main goals include:

1. Develop a long term working relationship between the AGEA, AWWDA and Alberta Environment.
   1. Signing of MOU
   2. Proceed with grant application with Alberta Environment
   3. Development of Geothermal Driller Trianing
   4. Developtment grouting standards


2. Host Drilling Fluids and Grouting School (Jan – Mar 2010)


3. Clarify OH&S Regulation part 3

Industry Relations Committee

Membership & Awards Committee

Member Programs Committee

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