Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (UT-02) introduced the Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act. This legislation would expedite the approval process for geothermal projects by establishing a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geothermal leases.
This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to require the Department of the Interior to process applications for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 60 days.
“Utah is a prime location to invest and develop in geothermal energy. In fact, Beaver County, Utah is home to one of the largest geothermal projects in the nation. Sadly, bureaucratic red tape regularly delays such projects. My bill will enable us to produce geothermal energy more quickly in Utah and beyond as we seek to secure U.S. energy independence.”
Full text of the legislation here.
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