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Thursday, November 12, 2026

GBC and E&I Lunch & Learn Series: Geothermal 

Organized by Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change
Co-hosted by Energy & Infrastructure Club, Green Business Club
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12:30 PM –
2:00 PM EDT
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Host: Climate Knowledge Initiative (CKI) in collaboration with the Green Business Club and Energy & Infrastructure Club  About CKI: The Climate Knowledge Initiative (CKI) conducts rigorous techno-economic analyses and translates them into actionable, business-relevant insights to support informed decision-making on climate and energy solutions. Through research publications, online tools, and stakeholder engagement, CKI bridges the knowledge gap between academia and business leaders. With 15-20 fellows each term, a network of over 100 fellowship alumni, and seven flagship workshops engaging more than 90 experts, CKI fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange across academia and industry. About Geothermal: With ~16 GW installed, conventional geothermal electricity supplies less than 1% of global power today, yet its resource potential exceeds global electricity demand more than 140 times. Aside from power generation, geothermal heating and cooling is already a proven technology that is projected to at least double by 2050 through residential and district heating expansion, with significant untapped potential for decarbonizing building thermal loads. What to expect: A brief presentation on geothermal technology followed by an interactive problem-solving session. Attendees will be broken up into small groups and given a case study to review. The event will conclude with each group discussing their solutions. 
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