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EERE's Geothermal Technologies Program works in partnership with U.S. industry to establish geothermal energy as an economically competitive contributor to the U.S. energy supply. For more information on the Geothermal Technologies Program's key activities, see About the Program.


Enhanced Geothermal Systems

Hydrothermal Systems

Systems Validation

A photograph of two large electricity-generating turbines sitting outside among pipes, valves, and cooling towers of the geothermal plant. Steam is seen emanating from an exhaust pipe extending to the sky in the background. The caption reads "Learn About Funding of New EGS Projects".

A photograph of a geothermal power plant located in green hills, surrounded by pine trees. A line of circular cooling towers extends to the rectangular building containing the electrical generators. Large pipes run into the building. The caption reads "Learn About Enhanced Geothermal Systems".

A photograph of a geothermal power plant at night sitting the edge of a body of water. The plant is brightly lit up and the lights are reflected off of the water's surface. The caption reads "Learn About Geothermal Power Plants".