The Italian Geothermal Association (UGI) is an independent, non-partisan, apolitical, and non-profit association. Our mission is to bring all aspects of information, communication and education on geothermal energy to support and promote the growing Italian and European geothermal community and accelerate a secure and clean energy transition.

Our vision is to be respected as independent and trusted voice, leading the Italian geothermal network and educating the communities in terms of the best practices for both thermal use, electricity generation and strategic minerals extraction.

Strategic Pillars

Indipendent and Financially Sustainable:

• Independent self-supporting organization with a sufficient budget and qualified and highly motivated staff, growing through our member contribution.

Clear Mambership Benefits:

• Financial management system in place and clear value and support provided to members.

Visible and well represented:

• Valued partner to International organizations and National Institutions in pushing development of the geothermal energy: power, heat, geo-exchange & cooling.
• Strong co-operation with stakeholders and public involvement, visibility and availability to improve partnerships with the geothermal industry.

Leading Italian Authority in Geothermal:

• Running open programs in geothermal energy and promoting innovative research in geothermal technologies
• Offering energy solutions and in-house technical support for countries in the early stages of geothermal development.