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Geothermal Power Accelerator Will Help Address Technical and Non-Technical Barriers to Geothermal Power Deployment |
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) has launched a new, 13-state effort to expand the use of firm, flexible geothermal power on the nation’s grid. Led by the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), the Geothermal Power Accelerator will work with participating states to set statewide geothermal goals, strengthen resource mapping, and advance policies and programs that reduce project costs and address regulatory barriers.
State Energy Offices from Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai'i, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and West Virginia will collaborate with federal partners and industry leaders to identify solutions that drive geothermal investment and deployment.
Work will start with a series of strategy sessions and policy discussions in partnership with federal agencies and private-sector experts to shape targeted state actions in 2026.
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The Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) works to reduce costs and risks associated with geothermal development by supporting innovative technologies that address key exploration and operational challenges. |
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