Enhanced Geothermal Systems in the Great Basin Could Supply 10% of U.S. Electricity Demand
May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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Enhanced geothermal systems in the Great Basin could supply 10% of U.S. electricity demand
Provisional assessment shows potential for 135 gigawatts of baseload power-if current technology works at scale in Nevada and 5 adjoining states
RESTON, VA. -- Geothermal energy in the Great Basin of Nevada and adjoinin . . .
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Enhanced geothermal systems in the Great Basin could supply 10% of U.S. electricity demand
Provisional assessment shows potential for 135 gigawatts of baseload power-if current technology works at scale in Nevada and 5 adjoining states
RESTON, VA. -- Geothermal energy in the Great Basin of Nevada and adjoinin . . .