Laura Singer is a senior policy and regulatory affairs associate at Fervo Energy, a company aiming to combat climate change through geothermal innovations. In this episode of the YPE Podcast, Laura talks with host Mark Hinaman about her fascinating journey to the energy sector, challenges facing the geothermal companies, and her optimism for the future of the industry. Show notes: 00:59 Laura's background & the influence of Hurricane Katrina on Laura's career path 11:03 Laura's oil & gas research at the U.S. Energy Information Administration, and dealing with recent volatility in the markets 18:22 Moving to Colorado and embracing a balance between energy and the environment 27:02 A primer on geothermal energy & Fervo Energy's role in the space 32:27 Ideal customers/partners for Fervo 38:13 Challenges that the geothermal industry has faced 43:41 Laura's role at Fervo 45:21 Advice for young professionals in energy, and where Laura thinks the industry is going Laura's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasinger/ Fervo Energy: https://www.fervoenergy.com/ Learn more about Colorado's carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) research: https://www.mines.edu/carboncapture/state-of-colorado-ccus-task-force/