Articles Tagged with ''geothermal energy''

H.R. 301—the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act, also known as the GEO Act—was introduced by Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) on Jan. 9, 2025 and was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

As Colorado ramps up efforts to expand geothermal energy, hot springs operators are raising alarms over House Bill 1165, fearing that streamlined regulations could allow developers to tap into the same underground aquifers that sustain their businesses

Bore Logic, a novel endeavor focused on geothermal, industrial drilling, and rig service operations, has officially launched with Jim Hopkins as President. 

State lawmakers are weighing House Bill 6929, which would establish a grant and loan program to support the development of these geothermal networks.

Soren Soe, Rig Developer, discusses the advantages of utilizing Coiled Tube Drilling.

While geothermal has long been overshadowed by solar and wind, recent policy shifts, technological advancements, and the urgent need for grid stability are driving its expansion.

A 21st Century Approach to developing new drilling technology

Inside Climate News spoke to Brock Yordy, a drilling expert who worked for the oil and gas industry and the U.S. military and now focuses on geothermal.

Mazama Energy is a geothermal operator and development company focused on producing technologies and methods for extracting heat from SHR to generate utility-scale, carbon-free, base-load energy. 

Unplugged wells pose significant risks to the environment, climate, and public health. Across the U.S., millions of people live near orphaned oil and gas wells.