States urged to support next-generation geothermal development

Policy experts say western states need to help emerging geothermal technologies overcome economic barriers to scale up as an alternative to traditional geothermal power generation.

First covered Aug 18, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-08-18 (#6)

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