The Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) works to reduce costs and risks associated with geothermal development by supporting innovative technologies that address key exploration and operational challenges.
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The Enhanced Geothermal Shot is an initiative to help usher in a clean energy future by bringing enhanced geothermal systems to Americans nationwide.
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Learn about the vast potential of geothermal energy, as well as key GTO programs.
Explore the Lithium StoryMap to learn about the relationship between geothermal energy and lithium and learn why DOE is investing in technologies supporting lithium extraction from geothermal brines.


Read the GeoVision analysis—a detailed research effort that explores opportunities for increased geothermal deployment and the pathways necessary to overcome technical and non-technical barriers.
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Looking for an alternative to a new furnace or air conditioning system? Explore geothermal heating and cooling technologies.