J.J. Smith

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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.

The Republican leader of a House subcommittee does not agree with the claim made by some colleagues during a hearing on the Clean Water Act.

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. 

While EPA set Feb. 20, 2025 as the deadline to file comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), some stakeholders within the water testing and water utility sectors say because the NPRM is very complex the deadline is too short, and should be extended by 60 days.

The EPA has postponed adding nine PFAS to its “Toxics Release Inventory” (TRI), which would subject them to the same reporting rules as other chemicals of “special concern.”

Congressional committees on clean water and green energy are up and running, already holding key hearings and meetings.

The federal agency responsible for cutting costs and risks in geothermal development is offering $3 million in prize money for a competition. 

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) has announced a $19 million grant program to establish regional partnerships in the geothermal industry.

The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a hearing to look at three proposed bills focused on western water issues like conservation efforts to support the Colorado River basin.