HB2076

Providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.

Chamber Passed·5/4/26

Pennsylvania HB2076 regulates geothermal energy projects, imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection and establishing a fund for.

Pennsylvania HB2076, known as the Geothermal Energy Development Act, mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate geothermal energy projects, including exploration, development, and production of geothermal wells. The act outlines specific duties for the department, such as promulgating regulations, establishing siting and design specifications, and setting criteria for well spacing and production rates. It also establishes the Geothermal Energy Development Fund to cover permit processing, regulation, and facility decommissioning costs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 23–13 · May 4
Current
Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

118 Yea

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83 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 13

10:30 AM

Energy (h) Hearing

Mar 24

10:00 AM

Energy (h) Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

May 4

House

Re-reported as committed

May 4

House

Third consideration and final passage (118-83)