Congress advances bipartisan geothermal legislation, marking an important step toward deploying superhot rock energy
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Geothermal Energy Advancement Act, which includes several bills that are essential to supporting the deployment of next-generation geothermal.
“Superhot rock energy can shape the future global energy system in a way that bolsters American competitiveness, energy security, and economic growth, and this bill takes important steps forward that will help deploy this abundant, clean energy resource,” said Terra Rogers, Senior Director, Superhot Rock Geothermal at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “As technologies evolve, so must the regulatory landscape. By expanding the geothermal capacity of federal agencies, streamlining the permitting process, and speeding up review timelines without sacrificing environmental or community benefits, we can tap into the immense potential superhot rock energy holds. We commend the commitment Congress has made to unlocking next-generation geothermal and look forward to continuing our work to ensure it can be developed safely, responsibly, and quickly.”
The passage of the Geothermal Energy Advancement Act comes on the heels of the bipartisan, bicameral introduction of the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, which would authorize targeted funding for superhot rock geothermal.
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