Geothermal

The U.S. Department of Energy funds R&D to develop geothermal energy. Learn about the DOE Geothermal Energy Program, how to use geothermal energy and get financial incentives, and access geothermal information.

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Geothermal energy is the heat contained within the earth—a clean, reliable, and renewable energy. It can be used as an energy-efficient heating and cooling alternative and can generate vast electric power across the United States.

Programs

Geothermal Technologies Program
Develops innovative geothermal technologies to find, access, and use U.S. geothermal resources. Program Fact Sheet 

Geothermal Projects Database
The Geothermal Projects Database provides information on program-funded projects across the United States.

Geothermal Data Repository
The Geothermal Data Repository houses and visually displays scientific and other key data that have been collected from DOE-sponsored geothermal projects.

Using Geothermal Energy

Information Resources