Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to enhance geothermal energy research.
The Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to advance geothermal energy research and development. The bill directs the Department of Energy to award grants for next-generation geothermal systems research and development, focusing on enhanced and closed-loop geothermal systems. It establishes a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence to coordinate among existing geothermal sites, the Department, and National Laboratories.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.