Creates programs to boost advanced geothermal energy and train workers for new jobs.
This bill, called the "Hot Rock Act," would set aside money for research and development into a new type of geothermal energy that uses heat from deep, dry rocks. It would also create a job training program for workers, especially those from the oil and gas industry, to transition into geothermal jobs. The goal is to make it easier and faster to develop this energy source in the United States.
Today, developing advanced hot dry rock geothermal energy faces significant technical and permitting challenges, and there isn't a dedicated federal job training program for it. After this bill, the government would set aside hundreds of millions of dollars for research, development, and a large testing site. It would also create a specific job training program for workers transitioning into geothermal. Additionally, some federal permitting processes for exploration would be streamlined.
HR 7568 · 119th Congress · February 13, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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