Bill · H.R. 8437· House(119-HR-8437)
Geo POWER Act
- Introduced
- 4/22/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Nicholas Begich
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Geo POWER Act," aims to advance next-generation geothermal electricity generation demonstration projects. It seeks to accelerate the commercialization of these technologies in diverse geologies and regions across the United States. The legislation focuses on overcoming high upfront capital costs for exploration and drilling while generating public data to de-risk future projects. It establishes a "Milestone-Based Geothermal Demonstration Program" to provide innovative financing for specific projects. The Secretary of Energy is tasked with creating this program to award financing through a competitive process based on reaching technical and financial milestones.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+7
The bill provides innovative financing to accelerate the development of next-generation geothermal energy technologies.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill provides financial support and risk reduction for geothermal project developers and sponsors.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically prioritizes geothermal projects located on or near Indian land.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Advancement in New Regions: The program prioritizes geothermal projects in regions and geologies that currently have limited or no geothermal electricity generation, including areas on or near Indian land (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(A)).
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Support for Innovation and Future Investment: By supporting the collection and dissemination of data, the bill aims to characterize new resources to catalyze future private investment (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(B)).
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Advancing Large-Scale Energy Production: The bill targets new production facilities with the potential for at least 30 megawatts of capacity or projects that advance innovations to enable such scale (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(C)).
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Encouraging Private Sector Participation: The program is designed to prioritize projects that have the potential to attract significant private sector investment (Section 3, subsection (e)(2)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+7Improves Rural Development+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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