What does Preamble of Geo POWER Act do?

This bill aims to advance next-generation geothermal electricity generation Demonstration projects are to be established in new regions The bill has other purposes beyond geothermal electricity generation

What does SHORT TITLE. of Geo POWER Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Geothermal Power Opportunity With Expanded Regions Act.

What does PURPOSE. of Geo POWER Act do?

This Act aims to advance next-generation geothermal demonstration projects. The Act seeks to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation geothermal technologies across the United States. A goal is to address high upfront capital costs associated with geothermal exploration and drilling. The Act intends to generate public data to reduce risks for future geothermal projects. It also aims to stimulate geothermal demonstration projects and innovation through milestone-based financing.

What does INNOVATIVE FINANCING FOR GEOTHERMAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. of Geo POWER Act do?

This section amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to support geothermal demonstration projects. A Milestone-Based Geothermal Demonstration Program is established to award innovative financing to geothermal projects. The program prioritizes projects in regions with limited geothermal electricity generation, including on or near Indian land. The program also prioritizes projects that support data collection and dissemination, new geothermal electricity production facilities, and innovative drilling technologies. The Secretary shall request proposals from project sponsors and award innovative financing to at least 3 different proposals in at least 3 different States.

Back to bills

Geo POWER Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/22/2026

Author: Nicholas Begich (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a Milestone-Based Geothermal Demonstration Program to provide innovative financing for geothermal projects, prioritizing those in regions with limited geothermal electricity generation and on or near Indian land.
It amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to support geothermal demonstration projects and accelerate the commercialization of next-generation geothermal technologies.
The Secretary of Energy must award innovative financing to at least three proposals across at least three different states, focusing on data collection, new production facilities, and innovative drilling technologies.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4116(In Committee)Official page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

4 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account