Geothermal energy is heat derived below the earth’s surface which can be harnessed to generate clean, renewable energy. This vital, clean energy resource supplies renewable power around the clock and emits little or no greenhouse gases -- all while requiring a small environmental footprint to develop.
The Energy Department is committed to responsibly developing, demonstrating, and deploying innovative technologies to support the continued expansion of the geothermal industry across the United States.
Learn about geothermal energy, its benefits and growth potential, and how GTO advances geothermal technologies.
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A new form of geothermal has big potential for America's energy future. Our new infographic breaks it down.
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Learn about the Energy Department's research on enhanced geothermal systems (EGS).
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The U.S. generates more electricity through geothermal energy than any other country in the world. Learn about the breakthrough technology that could help expand use of this renewable energy source.
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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), also sometimes called engineered geothermal systems, offer great potential for dramatically expanding the use of...
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And they’re off! After more than a year since the announcement of available funding, the project teams selected for our Frontier Observatory for Rese
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Check out our interactive map to learn about geothermal energy, a growing source of clean, renewable American power.
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The Department of Energy and the University of North Dakota have been recognized by the Geothermal Energy Association for launching the first commercial project that produces geothermal power from an oil and gas well.
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