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Supercritical Geothermal Act: Research and Development for Deep Clean Energy Sources.

This Act aims to accelerate research and development of advanced geothermal technologies, particularly those utilizing extremely hot, supercritical resources. This effort could lead to greater availability of clean energy in the future, potentially stabilizing energy prices and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It also mandates the public sharing of drilling data, increasing transparency and fostering innovation in the energy sector.
Key points
Support for research into supercritical geothermal and closed-loop systems to increase the efficiency of energy extraction from the Earth's depths.
Creation of a public repository for drilling data, including information from fossil fuel and mining operations, to facilitate analysis and technology development.
Commissioning deep exploration boreholes (deeper than 8 km) to map subsurface heat and better understand geothermal resources.
Establishment of a Next Generation Geothermal Center of Excellence to train the workforce and support the commercialization of new technologies.
Requirement for a regular, quadrennial assessment of U.S. geothermal resource potential, including supercritical resources.
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Print number: 118_HR_8665
Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
Process start date: 2024-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supercritical Geothermal Research and Development Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8665.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for research into supercritical geothermal and closed-loop systems to increase the efficiency of energy extraction from the Earth's depths.
  • Creation of a public repository for drilling data, including information from fossil fuel and mining operations, to facilitate analysis and technology development.
  • Commissioning deep exploration boreholes (deeper than 8 km) to map subsurface heat and better understand geothermal resources.
  • Establishment of a Next Generation Geothermal Center of Excellence to train the workforce and support the commercialization of new technologies.
  • Requirement for a regular, quadrennial assessment of U.S. geothermal resource potential, including supercritical resources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-880, Part I.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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