Geothermal

Utilities

First utility-owned geothermal network to double in size with DOE funds

The $8.6 million grant for Eversource’s pioneering project in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a rare win for renewable energy under the Trump administration.

By Phil McKenna . 5 December 2025
Geothermal

In a geothermal milestone, Zanskar claims major discovery in Nevada

The firm says it has found an unknown, untapped geothermal resource that is viable using conventional drilling — a first in the U.S. in more than 30 years.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 4 December 2025
Heat pumps

The loophole that could give clean heat a boost under Trump

The OBBBA killed tax credits for heat pumps, but kept them for commercially leased geothermal and thermal storage systems — a path to keep home clean heat rolling.

By Jeff St. John . 3 November 2025
Geothermal

Meet the coal miner who just started a geothermal drilling business

A Colorado entrepreneur is going all in on a renewable energy source that will keep him digging — and could be a model for other miners looking beyond coal.

By Alison F. Takemura . 30 October 2025
Geothermal

Eavor is about to bring its first-of-a-kind geothermal project online

The startup says it has cut drilling times and improved performance at its closed-loop geothermal system in Germany, which could produce power this year.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 October 2025
Geothermal

California can’t get out of its own way on geothermal

In a head-scratching move, Newsom vetoed popular legislation that would have spurred geothermal projects in the heat-rich state, but developers aren’t giving up.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 27 October 2025
Geothermal

XGS Energy says its advanced geothermal tech is ready to scale up

The startup successfully operated a geothermal system for over 3,000 hours. The results should help it finance its first commercial deal: a 150-MW plant for Meta.

By Maria Gallucci . 30 September 2025
Geothermal

Fervo, Sage Geosystems tap energy giants to scale next-gen geothermal

Sage’s deal means it can bring its first commercial power project online sooner, while Fervo’s move helps push its Cape Station facility closer to competition.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 September 2025
Geothermal

Geothermal survives in 'big, beautiful' budget bill — but hurdles remain

The new law preserves tax credits for geothermal, an industry that’s poised to grow with next-gen tech. But anti-China rules and tariffs still pose risks.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 July 2025
Geothermal

Geothermal energy keeps utility bills low in this Texas neighborhood

The development outside Austin taps into natural heat deep underground to run heating and cooling systems for the planned 7,500 homes and other buildings.

By Terry L. Jones . 27 June 2025