Purpose. To promote public understanding about geothermal resources and its importance in providing clean sustainable energy while protecting our environment.

Scope. The Geothermal Education Office (GEO) produces and distributes educational materials about geothermal energy to schools, energy/environmental educators, libraries, industry, and the public. GEO collaborates frequently with education and energy organizations with common goals, and, through its website, responds to requests and questions from around the world.

Objectives. GEO's primary objectives are to:
* Ensure that geothermal energy is included in environmental and renewable energy education programs.
* Develop and distribute geothermal energy information for educators, students and the public.
* Build relationships with the nation's energy educators, government agencies, energy suppliers and environmental groups.
* Encourage industry participation in geothermal education.