Western Geothermal Tracker

Federal and State Geothermal Permitting, Infrastructure, and Demand Momentum

Federal and State Geothermal Permitting, Infrastructure, and Demand Momentum

DOE’s selection of 21 projects for up to $99 million, Senate permitting activity, upcoming BLM lease sales, Oracle’s New Mexico RFP, and proposed Nevada-Utah transmission continue to build momentum. Most projects remain early-stage, with project-specific permits, schedules, environmental impacts, water requirements, and interconnection status pending.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026