Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt is a seasoned librarian and industry analyst based in Davis, California, with more than a decade of experience supporting information needs in diverse settings. Since 2011, he has served as librarian and industry analyst for Geothermal Rising. Previously, Brian served in a variety of library and research related roles, including reference librarian and archivist. He is one of the authors of the 2021 U.S. Geothermal Power Production and District Heating Market Report as well as the follow up report, which is currently in development. He earned a BA in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, an MA in philosophy and religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.