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Read. Follow. Verify.Pacific POWER Act: Promoting Geothermal Energy Abroad
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This proposed amendment to the defense authorization bill creates an 'International Geothermal Program' to help foreign allies develop geothermal energy. The program aims to strengthen U.S. national security and economic interests by reducing reliance on energy from adversaries and creating new markets for U.S. geothermal companies.
If enacted, this legislation would authorize the State Department to provide technical and financial assistance to foreign partners for geothermal energy projects, potentially impacting U.S. foreign aid priorities and export opportunities for domestic energy firms.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
U.S. Geothermal Developers
They may receive support to identify export opportunities and connect with international investment projects.
Indo-Pacific Partner Nations
They are eligible to receive technical and financial assistance for geothermal energy development.
Department of State
The agency is tasked with leading the program, conducting assessments, and negotiating international agreements.
Key Facts
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Geothermal as a Geopolitical Tool
The bill explicitly links geothermal energy development to countering the influence of 'foreign countries of concern' in the Indo-Pacific, marking a shift toward using renewable energy technology as a primary instrument of national security strategy.
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