The US House of Representatives passed the Geothermal Energy Advancement Act (H.R. 5631), aiming to speed up the deployment of geothermal power through permitting and lease sale reforms. The bill seeks to transform geothermal energy from a regional resource into a national asset to meet rising electricity demands. Major corporate buyers, including Google, Meta, and Shell, are already signing power purchase agreements for geothermal capacity. These projects highlight the growing interest in baseload, carbon-free energy to power data centers and retail operations.
