DOI invokes emergency permits to fast-track key geothermal projects
The U.S. Department of the Interior has activated emergency permitting procedures to accelerate geothermal energy projects considered essential for national security and energy reliability. This action follows the national energy emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025. The new process reduces environmental review timelines while maintaining safeguards under key federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act, and the Endangered Species Act. The goal is…