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The Hot Rock Revolution: Why the Bipartisan Geothermal Permitting Reform Package is a Bigger Deal Than You Think Published: June 3, 2026 By:Robert Buluma  If you blinked, you might have missed it. Tucked between the usual press releases about farm subsidies and transportation funding, the Enhanced Geothermal Systems Deployment Coalition (EGS DC) dropped a statement on June 1st that should make every energy nerd’s heart skip a beat. The subject? A bipartisan geothermal permitting reform package currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives. We are talking about a collection of bills with acronym-heavy names like the GEO Act, the STEAM Act, and the CLEAN Act. But behind the bureaucratic jargon lies the most promising—and arguably most overlooked—energy revolution of the decade. For years, solar and wind have dominated the clean energy headlines. Nuclear fusion teases us from the distant horizon. But quietly, deep beneath our feet, a different story is unfolding. ...

Cross-Border Geothermal Power: Europe’s Silent Energy Revolution Introduction: Beneath Borders Lies Power In a world increasingly defined by energy insecurity, volatile fossil fuel markets, and the urgent need to combat climate change, a quiet revolution is taking shape—not above ground, but deep beneath it. Far below the political boundaries that divide nations, heat flows freely. And now, countries are beginning to realize something profound: energy cooperation doesn’t have to stop at borders—especially when the resource itself doesn’t recognize them. The recent geothermal collaboration between Belgium and the Netherlands signals more than just a regional project. It represents a paradigm shift in how nations think about energy, infrastructure, and sustainability . This is not just about electricity. This is about redefining sovereignty in an age of shared resources. Understanding Geothermal Energy: The Power Beneath Our Feet Geothermal energy harnesses the Earth’s internal ...

NASEO Launches Multistate Geothermal Power Accelerator: A Major Step Toward Clean, Reliable Energy By:  Robert Buluma In a significant boost for America's clean energy future, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) announced on December 18, 2025, the launch of the NASEO Geothermal Power Accelerator. This collaborative initiative brings together 13 states to fast-track the development of geothermal power in partnership with the private sector. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office and NASEO itself, the Accelerator aims to unlock the vast potential of geothermal energy a reliable, firm, and flexible source of clean power available around the clock. The participating states are Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, and West Virginia. These diverse regions, spanning traditional geothermal hotspots in the West to emerging opportunities in the East, will wo...

🌋 Global Geothermal Policy Takes Center Stage: IGA and Giving Green Forge a New Path for Clean, Firm Energy By:  Robert Buluma In a powerful step toward transforming the future of clean energy, the  International Geothermal Association (IGA) has partnered with  Giving Green to accelerate global geothermal policy and regulation. This collaboration marks a turning point for the geothermal sector — one that could redefine how nations approach firm, renewable power in the era of climate urgency. Policy Reform Meets Energy Innovation Backed by Giving Green’s strategic grant, the IGA will host two high-impact Policy & Regulation Fora in Europe — specialized “acceleration labs” that bring together governments, regulators, and industry players to tackle the barriers throttling geothermal progress. From lengthy permitting delays to inconsistent policy frameworks, these challenges have slowed one of the most reliable forms of renewable energy. The fora will focus on creating...