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Recently, electricity consumption in Indonesia continue to increase rapidly along with the increase in development, economic growth and also the increase in the population. One potential source of electrical energy comes from geothermal energy, where Indonesia has enormous potential. According to data from the Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, until the end of 2016 there were at least 331 geothermal energy source locations throughout Indonesia, where most of the potential was on a volcanic track with a potential of 28,579 MW and this is the largest geothermal energy in the world. Geothermal power plants are known as environmentally friendly power plants that use renewable source. Like photovoltaic and wind, power generation from geothermal power produces air pollution which is little compared to using fuel oil. Land use for geothermal power plants is smaller per megawatt than other types of power plants. Based on environmental aspects, geothermal power plants have been shown to have a minimal impact on the environment. In this research the aspects studied are other aspects of sustainable development, namely economic and social aspects, where the existence of geothermal power plants is expected to have a positive impact on the sustainability of economic and social of the surrounding communities. The method used is interviews with several sub-district and Government stakeholders who are in charge of geothermal and data review on the economic and social development of the area so that it can be known how much the economic and social impacts of the existence of geothermal power plants. The results of the study show positive response and increased economic and social benefits felt by the community.

geothermal, sustainable development, community