House passes bill to boost geothermal, clean energy drawn from Earth’s heat
The House has passed a bipartisan geothermal legislative package aimed at accelerating approvals for geothermal energy projects. This legislation seeks to streamline the permitting process, addressing delays that have hindered the commercial viability of geothermal energy. The bill includes provisions to appoint a geothermal ombudsman and establish a task force to expedite applications for geothermal-related projects.
- ▪The Geothermal Energy Advancement Act passed in a voice vote, showcasing bipartisan support.
- ▪Geothermal energy is a clean and renewable source that can provide electricity and heating.
- ▪The legislation aims to reduce federal permitting delays that have affected geothermal projects.
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The House has approved a geothermal legislative package, made up of parts of several Republican- and Democratic-authored bills aimed at accelerating approvals for geothermal projects, which generate clean energy by drilling deep into the Earth to access stored heat. The Geothermal Energy Advancement Act passed in a voice vote Tuesday afternoon, a significant show of bipartisanship focused on bolstering domestic energy development ahead of the midterm elections, as surging energy and electricity prices are quickly becoming a key issue for voters across the country.
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