US DoI to expand geothermal energy on public lands
The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced plans to boost geothermal energy development on public lands, supporting the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved the Fervo Cape geothermal project in Beaver County, Utah, which is expected to generate up to 2 GW of baseload power using advanced technology. The BLM has authorized nearly 32 GW of clean energy projects on…