Electricity generated from geothermal power plants is expected to increase from 17 billion kWh in 2009 to 26 billion kWh in 2030.
The need for global solutions to environmental, social, and economic challenges is greater than ever. The Center for Sustainable Systems, within the School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan, leads interdisciplinary research to support the design, assessment, and management of systems that meet societal needs in a more sustainable manner.

