New program would fund geothermal energy projects in new states, bringing clean power to more communities.
This bill would create a new program within the Department of Energy. It would fund next-generation geothermal energy projects. The program would offer money to projects that reach specific goals, especially in areas with little geothermal power, including tribal lands. This aims to lower high startup costs and bring clean energy to more parts of the country.
Today, the Department of Energy has geothermal demonstration programs. However, there isn't a specific program that pays projects as they hit milestones. This bill would create such a program for next-generation projects in new, challenging geological regions. This bill would create the "Milestone-Based Geothermal Demonstration Program." It would be set up within 180 days of becoming law. This program would specifically support next-generation geothermal projects in new, challenging geological regions. The bill would also remove an existing paragraph from current law.
HR 8437 · 119th Congress · April 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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