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Creates Guidelines for Geothermal Energy Projects
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Creates Guidelines for Geothermal Energy Projects

IntroducedSeptember 30, 2025
In House5 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to create and publish guidelines for geothermal energy projects on federal lands.

If you are a geothermal energy developer, this bill will provide you with updated guidelines for projects on federal lands within a year.
Who this affects
geothermal energy developers · companies operating on federal lands
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill requires the Department of the Interior to develop clear procedures for geothermal leasing on federal lands.
  2. 2It mandates the publication of an updated version of the Gold Book, which provides guidelines for geothermal operations.
  3. 3The updated guidelines will ensure that geothermal projects are environmentally responsible and efficient.
  4. 4The Secretary of the Interior must consult with federal agencies and industry experts before finalizing the guidelines.
  5. 5The Gold Book will be reviewed and potentially updated every five years to keep it current.
Read the detailed summary

Geothermal Gold Book Development Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to identify standard procedures and guidelines for efficient and environmentally responsible geothermal leasing and permitting on federal land and include the procedures and guidelines in its Surface Operating Standards and Guidelines for Oil and Gas Exploration and Development publication, commonly known as the Gold Book. Interior must (1) publish an updated version of the Gold Book within 270 days of identifying such procedures and guidelines, and (2) review the Gold Book every five years and publish an updated version if necessary to support efficient and environmentally responsible geothermal leasing and permitting. Interior must also rename the Gold Book to reflect the incorporation of standard procedures and guidelines related to geothermal development.

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IntroducedSep 30, 2025
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Donald Trump
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