Author
Ann Garth
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How the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act advances superhot rock geothermal and helps drive down costs for faster deployment
Congress is currently working on bipartisan legislation that represents a critical step to realizing the potential of superhot rock geothermal.
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“There’s No Substitute for Trust”: Communication and Community Engagement Best Practices for Next-Generation Geothermal Development
1. Overview The U.S. is on the cusp of a geothermal energy revolution. The Next-Generation Geothermal Commercial Liftoff Report estimates that next-generation geothermal could provide 90 GW or more of power to the grid by 2050, potentially as much as 300 GW (Gertler et al., 2024). Research from Clean Air…
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Thoughtful permitting reform can help expand next-generation geothermal
The United States has the heat, the technology, and growing investor interest to deploy enormous amounts of next-generation geothermal.
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Five ways to streamline geothermal deployment in California
California has enormous geothermal potential and a strong clean energy policy foundation, but progress is being held back.
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Next-generation geothermal: Opportunities for federal action to support domestic energy production and innovation
Next-generation geothermal can drive American energy abundance and support energy security, all while adding clean, firm power to the grid with adequate support across the value chain. Federal investment in research, development, demonstration, and deployment, along with sustained support for federal offices like the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office (DOE GTO) and Loan Programs Office (DOE LPO) will help advance American leadership and innovation in next-generation geothermal technologies.
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Policy Brief: Earth Energy Innovation
Earth’s deep heat is inexhaustible, available at all times, and could provide clean firm electricity at the scale necessary to decarbonize.
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The power of philanthropy: How nonprofits are uniquely positioned to catalyze transformative clean energy technologies
Superhot rock geothermal energy is an emerging energy source with extraordinary potential to meet global demands for zero-carbon power.
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Mastering geothermal energy with CATF’s glossary: A path to increased accuracy and collaboration
The Superhot Rock Energy Glossary contains standardized definitions and illustrations for many of the most important geothermal terms applicable in superhot environments.
