Ormat has taken steps to reduce the impact of its geothermal plants on Sage Grouse habitatOn August 7, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) recognized leaders in the geothermal industry, which harnesses the Earth's internal heat to generate electricity and heat buildings, with the GEA Honors. "The GEA Honors recognize the companies and individuals that represent the very best aspects of the geothermal industry—one that is providing clean, baseload power to Americans nationwide," said GEA Executive Director Karl Gawell. "GEA would also like to recognize the geothermal community as a whole for working to secure America's energy future."
EESI is proud to partner with GEA in support of the Environmental Stewardship award, one of the three main awards presented by the association. This year's Environmental Stewardship award went to Ormat Technologies, Inc., in recognition of the precautions Ormat took to preserve sage grouse habitats during the construction of its Tuscarora and McGinness Hills geothermal facilities, which provide a combined 48 MW of power to Nevada consumers.
