Podcast promo image with portraits of Andrew Austreng (left) and Isabellah von Trapp (right). Text reads: Geothermal Water and Power on Ripple Effect: A Podcast Putting Water in Context. Geosyntec Consultants.
Published On: February 6th, 2026

Isabellah von Trapp and Andrew Austreng Speak on Ripple Effect Podcast

Isabellah von Trapp, LHG, and Andrew Austreng, LHG, RG, spoke on the topic of geothermal water and power on Ripple Effect: A Podcast Putting Water in Context on January 15, 2026.

Isabellah is a Senior Hydrogeologist based in Washington who focuses on water supply and water rights services. She helps design and evaluate ground source heat pump (geothermal) systems, including by evaluating well performance, aquifer characteristics, and groundwater–surface-water interactions and by conducting hydraulic and thermal modeling.

Andrew is a Principal Hydrogeologist based in Washington with more than 15 years of experience focused on projects involving water-supply planning, permitting, and development. His areas of specialty include aquifer storage and recovery, well development and rehabilitation, water rights permitting, and geothermal-system feasibility, permitting, and design.

Ripple Effect: A Podcast Putting Water in Context discusses contemporary water issues, touching on technology, law, finance, and water creativity.

About the Episode

In this episode, podcast host Emily E. Lewis of Culp & Kelly, LLP, Isabellah, and Andrew discuss the world of geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal is a hot topic buzzword in the water and energy worlds, and they dive deep into what makes it so enticing. They discuss the mechanics of how it works and why it can save water and energy for businesses and homes alike.

More Information on the Geothermal Water and Power Podcast

Listen to Andrew and Isabellah’s episode.
For more information on ground source heat pumps, contact Isabellah at Isabellah.vonTrapp@aspectconsulting.com or Andrew at Andrew.Austreng@aspectconsulting.com.
Learn more about Isabellah: Isabellah von Trapp
Learn more about Andrew: Andrew Austreng