S. 4116 · In committee · Energy

Geo POWER Act

What it does

Establishes the Milestone-Based Geothermal Demonstration Program within 180 days of enactment to award innovative financing to geothermal projects in low-permeability and impermeable reservoirs.
Requires the program to prioritize geothermal projects in regions with limited or no existing geothermal electricity generation, including on or near Indian land.
Requires projects to have aggregate electricity generation capacity of at least 30 megawatts or advance innovative drilling technologies enabling commercial-scale geothermal generation of at least 30 megawatts.
Mandates that the Secretary award financing to at least three different proposals in at least three different States from at least three different project sponsors.

Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources