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The Bureau of Land Management has adopted categorical exclusions from other agencies to streamline the geothermal energy permitting process on public lands.

California water utilities have filed a lawsuit against chemical manufacturers citing new EPA regulations on PFAS, seeking damages for contamination of drinking water.

The bureau is “working on the alternative development stage for operations post-2026” for the Colorado River Basin, with “the goal to have a draft environmental impact statement by the end of this year.”

“We (EPA) think that steps like this can significantly help reduce the amount of PFAS  that exists in our daily lives that may wash into sewers and end up in wastewater treatment facilities,” Klasen said.

‘Unearth’ the revelations from NY-GEO Albany on geothermal's role in reshaping our world, including the drilling industry.

In a groundbreaking announcement, the Geothermal Drillers Association (GDA) has launched to foster innovation, safety, and growth within the geothermal drilling sector, uniting industry leaders to steer sustainable energy advancements.

The EPA sets new drinking water standards for specific PFAS chemicals, aiming to reduce exposure and safeguard public health with a historic investment for PFAS remediation.

Discover what made this year's NY-GEO conference the perfect hub for all of the most crucial geothermal conversations in drilling and beyond. 

The EPA has major projects for drinking water in two of the largest city populations in America. Read more about these developments. 

This session highlighted the crucial need for workforce development in clean energy, emphasizing training, certification, union collaboration, and inclusive efforts to build a skilled geothermal industry workforce for a sustainable energy transition.