Geothermal Tax Parity Act
The Geothermal Tax Parity Act (HR 6873) updates U.S. tax code to treat geothermal energy projects the same as oil and gas projects for tax purposes. It allows geothermal developers to deduct exploration and development costs (amortization) and removes restrictions on passive loss deductions that previously limited geothermal investments. This directly affects geothermal energy companies, investors, and developers by providing tax parity with the oil and gas industry. The changes apply to taxable years beginning after the bill’s enactment date. The bill makes no new funding commitments but adjusts existing tax rules to support geothermal development.
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Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 18, 2025
Last action Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Dec 18, 2025
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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