Author
Ann Garth
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Next-Generation Geothermal at Scale: A State Action Framework
Recent innovations are unlocking geothermal energy in regions where it was once thought impossible. Next-generation geothermal has the potential to generate vast amounts of clean firm energy across the western U.S., which can support grid resilience, help meet projected growth in energy demand, and enable affordable decarbonization. Attracted by this…
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Unlocking next‑generation geothermal: A state policy playbook for the American West
Next‑generation geothermal offers governors and state legislatures a unique western solution.
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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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Unlocking California’s Geothermal Potential: A Strategic Opportunity for Clean, Firm Power
Next-generation geothermal energy is well-positioned to play an important role in California’s clean energy mix.
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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.
