Geothermal

Geothermal

XPrize competition to drive innovation for next-gen geothermal plants

Project InnerSpace and the XPrize foundation will launch a contest to remove technical bottlenecks and revitalize supply chains for geothermal’s aboveground parts.

By Maria Gallucci . 24 March 2026
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Oil and gas workers find an easy segue into geothermal jobs

A vast pool of technical expertise is ready to tap the tremendous promise of enhanced geothermal.

By Benton Graham . 10 March 2026
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An oil company quietly dug a surprisingly deep geothermal well

Oxy drilled four miles down in Colorado, and did so quickly — a promising development for the geothermal industry.

By Sam Brasch . 5 March 2026
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Quaise looks to advance ‘superhot’ geothermal power plant in Oregon

The Houston firm aims to raise $200 million to develop a next-generation geothermal plant in Oregon as the technology gains momentum with investors.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 March 2026
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Geothermal startup Fervo Energy may finally go public

The pioneering firm has reportedly filed for an IPO as it pushes to complete the first part of its massive next-gen geothermal installation later this year.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 January 2026
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Why this Colorado coal town is digging geothermal

Hayden is tapping renewable thermal energy to affordably heat and cool its new business park — and entice companies looking to reduce energy costs.

By Alison F. Takemura . 15 December 2025
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Chart: Geothermal energy is attracting more and more investment

There’s a wave of renewed interest in the energy source, which could help the world keep pace with rising electricity demand and decarbonization targets.

By Dan McCarthy . 12 December 2025
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Fervo nabs $462M to complete massive next-gen geothermal project

The Houston startup is part of a growing push to harness geothermal energy with new technologies. The funding will help Fervo finish its flagship Utah plant.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 December 2025
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Cornell’s deep-down and rocky quest to unlock geothermal for New York

The university is drilling for geothermal energy to directly warm its campus upstate. The system could curb emissions without straining the grid.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 December 2025
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A major networked geothermal project gets underway in Connecticut

The project will provide clean heating and cooling for New Haven’s train station and nearby public housing. It could be a test case for similar efforts statewide.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 December 2025