H.R. 8790
Expands research on new kinds of geothermal energy
Directs the Energy Department to run research, testing and grant programs for advanced geothermal systems that draw heat from deep underground, and to share more drilling data.
- Sets up Energy Department research, testing and grant programs for new geothermal systems
- Grants would fund a research site, a center of excellence and new drilling technology
- Expands a public database of geothermal drilling data to include underground information
- Lets the Interior Department drill deep test holes to map underground heat
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