Geothermal

House passes bipartisan measures to speed geothermal energy projects

The package of geothermal permitting reforms comes as Republicans and Democrats alike look to boost clean, 24/7 power supplies. Now it heads to the Senate.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 June 2026

Woman in black-and-white-patterned blazer, silver necklaces, ,and black shirt speaks into a mic — Democratic Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada, pictured above, co-sponsored the geothermal permitting reform package that passed the House this week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

Geothermal

As geothermal networks grow, so does the call for a new utility model

A bill in Massachusetts would create a framework for a geothermal utility, with the aim of heating and cooling buildings cleanly and affordably.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 May 2026
Geothermal

Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings with — wait for it — sewage

Denver’s largest source of emissions is its buildings, which tend to run on fossil fuels. The city is turning to a surprising solution to kick the habit.

By Ishan Thakore . 25 May 2026
Geothermal

Geothermal energy gets boost from new coalition of Western governors

Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah are joining forces to accelerate deployment of clean, around-the-clock geothermal energy in the region.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 May 2026
Geothermal

Fervo Energy’s IPO is a milestone for next-gen geothermal

The much-anticipated stock market debut netted $1.9B for Fervo, indicating strong investor interest in the around-the-clock, carbon-free promise of geothermal.

By Dan McCarthy . 13 May 2026
Geothermal

Can the US harness old oil and gas wells to produce geothermal energy?

Red and blue states alike are working to transform abandoned wells from costly, polluting liabilities into sources of clean power and heat.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 May 2026
Climatetech finance

Fervo Energy unveils new power plant details in IPO filing

The next-generation geothermal startup has over 3.6 GW of projects in its pipeline. Fervo is going public as the country clamors for clean, around-the-clock power.

By Dan McCarthy . 20 April 2026
Geothermal

Tiny North Carolina town takes a big step toward geothermal energy

Seed funding will help the rural town of Enfield in its quest to heat and cool homes without fossil fuels while drastically lowering residents’ energy costs.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 April 2026
Geothermal

Vermont’s first neighborhood geothermal project prepares to break ground

The gas utility and affordable housing developers building the system are pressing on with their plan despite the Trump administration’s funding clawbacks.

By Sarah Shemkus . 14 April 2026
Geothermal

Fervo Energy inks big turbine deal to build more next-gen geothermal

The Houston-based startup signed a deal with Turboden America for up to 1.75 GW in power-plant units to turn more of Earth’s heat into clean electricity.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 April 2026
Geothermal

Next-generation geothermal needs more than a technology revolution

A new wave of geothermal projects promises to unleash clean, around-the-clock energy. But piecemeal permitting and outdated standards could delay its progress.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 April 2026