Geothermal’s Moment: Is Colorado Ready?

Geothermal energy has long been the quiet achiever of the clean energy transition — reliable, carbon-free, and available around the clock. Now, driven by advances in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), a surge in federal investment, and growing demand for firm renewable power, geothermal is having a genuine breakout moment. And Colorado, with its unique geology and robust energy innovation ecosystem, is positioned to play a leading role. This panel brings together practitioners, researchers, and industry leaders to take stock of where geothermal stands today — from the technical breakthroughs making new resources accessible to the policy and financing landscape shaping what gets built and when. Panelists will explore Colorado-specific opportunities, the workforce and supply chain infrastructure needed to support growth, and how geothermal fits into the broader clean energy mix as the grid demands more dispatchable, weather-independent power. If you think you already know the geothermal story, this panel will update your thinking. Speakers: Ivan Kozak (Moderator, Deloitte))Mike Matson (BCG)Johanna Ostrum (Gradient Geothermal)Rachel Enright (Power Planet)