Katherine Young, P.E.
Katherine Young is a member of the Technology Systems and Sustainability Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Geothermal Energy Engineer
On staff since June 2008
Phone number: 303-384-7402
E-mail: katherine.young@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- Geothermal exploration analysis
- Regulatory and permitting
- Resource reporting
- Geothermal direct use (thermal applications)
- Water rights and resources engineering
- Database planning and development
Primary research interests
- Collection of data and use of conceptual models to further understanding of exploration best practices
- Use of lean principles to streamline exploration and drilling and reduce error/risk.
- Research, development and use of standard reporting metrics
- Resource potential and technical assistance for distributed geothermal applications
Education and background training
- Continuing Education at University of Colorado in Boulder and Denver
- Groundwater modeling
- Quantitative methods in water resource engineering
- Water resource engineering and management
- Independent study in groundwater hydrology
- M.S. in geochemistry and isotope geology, 2002, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.S. in geology/geological engineering, 1998, University of Wisconsin - Madison (Certificate in technical communications)
Prior work experience
- Project Manager, Martin and Wood Water Consultants, Inc. (2003-2008)
- Database Developer, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver, CO (2003)
- Geology Teacher, Swiss Semester, Zermatt, Switzerland (2002)
- Teacher, CU Science Discovery, Boulder, CO (2002)
- Research Assistant, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (2000-2002)
- Computer Analyst, Andersen Consulting (Accenture), Seattle, WA, Paris, France (1999-2000)
- Technical Writer, Rock Fracture Group, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1998)
- Research Assistant, Stormwater Management Group, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1997-1998)
- Field Engineer, Schlumberger Dowell, Fort Smith, AK (1997)
- CAD/CAM Intern, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI (1995-1997)
Other affiliations
- Member of Geothermal Resources Council - Board Member
Selected publications
Wall, Anna and Katherine Young. 2016. Doubling Geothermal Generation Capacity by 2020: A Strategic Analysis. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-64925.
Akar, S. and K.R. Young. 2015. Assessment of New Approaches in Geothermal Exploration Decision Making (Poster). Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/PO-6A20-63988.
Akar, S. and K.R. Young. (2015). Reducing Subjectivity in Geothermal Exploration Decision Making (Presentation). Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/PR-6A20-63762.
Akar, S. and K.R. Young. 2015. Assessment of New Approaches in Geothermal Exploration Decision Making: Preprint. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/CP-6A20-63546.
Augustine, C., K.R. Young, and A. Anderson. 2010. DOE Updated U.S. Geothermal: Supply Curve (Presentation). Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/PR-6A2-47527.
Augustine, C., K.R. Young, and A. Anderson. 2010. Updated U.S. Geothermal Supply Curve. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/CP-6A2-47458.
Young, K.R., C. Augustine, and A. Anderson. 2010. DOE 2009 Geothermal Risk Analysis: Methodology and Results (Presentation). Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/PR-6A2-47526.
Young, K. R., C. Augustine, and A. Anderson. 2010. Report on the U.S. DOE Geothermal Technologies Program's 2009 Risk Analysis. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/CP-6A2-47388.
Doris, E., C. Kreycik, and K. Young. 2009. Policy Overview and Options for Maximizing the Role of Policy in Geothermal Electricity Development. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A2-46653.
Full list of Katherine Young publications (NREL)
Personal interests/hobbies
Hiking, biking, running, camping, skiing, music, traveling, home improvement
