Geothermal energy gains bipartisan US support but needs investment for new tech to scale
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Christine Ro
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Geothermal energy is gaining rare bipartisan support in the US, with Democrats favoring its low emissions and Republicans valuing energy independence and the use of familiar oil/gas drilling technology. Next-generation geothermal tech can access hotter, deeper, and more varied locations. However, start-ups exploring new approaches face economic challenges, and investment is needed to develop these technologies at scale.
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Geothermal energy makes use of natural heat below the Earth's surface and the next generation of technology can access hotter, deeper and more varied locations than ever before.
the low greenhouse gas emissions of geothermal plants appeals to liberals, while conservatives like the additional energy independence of geothermal, plus the use of drilling technology familiar in the oil and gas industry.
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