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California just allocated $20 million to jumpstart next-generation geothermal projects that could power the entire state with clean energy from the Earth's heat. This breakthrough technology could transform how California meets its clean energy goals while creating thousands of good-paying jobs.
Four projects across New Mexico just received over $17 million to unlock the state's underground heat potential for clean electricity. The research could position New Mexico as a geothermal energy leader while creating new opportunities for oil and gas workers.
A breakthrough geothermal plant in Utah just started selling clean, always-on electricity to the grid using technology borrowed from oil drilling. This isn't your grandparents' geothermal—it creates its own underground heat instead of hunting for natural hot spots.
A new neighborhood south of Denver just proved geothermal heating can work for regular families, not just luxury homes. Nearly 100 new houses are now heated and cooled using the earth's constant underground temperature instead of gas furnaces.
The European Commission just approved three groundbreaking renewable energy projects spanning five countries, bringing cleaner power to millions while proving nations can work together for a sustainable future. From Ukraine to Germany, these projects will generate enough electricity to power entire cities without burning fossil fuels.
The U.S. Department of Energy just launched a new Geothermal Center of Excellence in Colorado to accelerate clean, reliable energy that's available 24/7. Nine national laboratories are joining forces to make geothermal power a practical reality across America.
A geothermal energy company just secured $135 million to tap into super-hot rocks deep underground that could power AI data centers with clean energy. Their Oregon site alone could eventually produce enough electricity for millions of homes.
Google just secured enough clean geothermal energy to power a new data center while keeping its climate promises on track. The tech giant's deal with startup Fervo could eventually double America's entire geothermal capacity.
A major drilling company just invested $35 million in breakthrough technology that could tap geothermal energy from depths never reached before. The partnership brings the world's first superhot geothermal power plant one giant step closer to reality.
A drilling crew in Iceland accidentally punched into 900°C molten rock and created the most powerful geothermal well ever recorded. What started as a mistake became a breakthrough that could transform clean energy.
Companies worldwide are tackling renewable energy's toughest challenges with audacious new projects that could transform how we power our lives. From underwater turbines in Scotland to geothermal systems in Utah, these innovations are making clean energy more reliable than ever.
A high school football field in Aspen just became the proving ground for Colorado's clean energy future. Drillers successfully tapped into geothermal energy 1,000 feet underground, opening doors for schools and communities across the state.