Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026 requires geothermal assessments for Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026 amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct geothermal assessments for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. These assessments must include high-resolution maps, groundwater vulnerability assessments, and coordination with Puerto Rican officials and institutions of higher education. The Secretary must submit reports to Congress annually until the assessments are complete.
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