Michigan allocates $7.5M to assess geothermal energy potential beneath state

Michigan is funding a geothermal resource survey to determine whether the state has viable subsurface heat reserves that could support direct-use heating and power generation.

First covered Sep 2, 2026 · 1:15 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

24d Grist Michigan invests $7.5M to find out if it’s sitting on a clean energy gold mine

Primary sources

energy.sandia.gov Geologic Hydrogen

epa.gov Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions | US EPA

michigan.gov Michigan Infrastructure Office Announces $7.5 Million to Explore Geologic Hydrogen, a Clean Natural Resource that Could Lower Energy Costs

More coverage from around the web

wmich.edu Geothermal Energy Research for Michigan | Western Michigan University

interlochenpublicradio.org Michigan invests millions to study potential clean energy source buried underground | Interlochen Public Radio

wilx.com Consumers Energy to explore the option of using geothermal energy

michiganpublic.org Michigan searches for geologic hydrogen, untapped clean energy source with "great potential"

detroitnews.com Consumers Energy studies networked geothermal systems in Michigan

Appeared in: 2026-09-02 (#15) · 2026-09-03 (#20)

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