Hot Rock Act
HR 7568, the Hot Rock Act, funds research and development for "hot dry rock" geothermal energy - a next-generation technology that extracts heat from superhot (300°C+) rock formations with low natural permeability. It authorizes $16-30 million annually (2027-2031) for grant programs targeting high-temperature drilling, reservoir creation, and supercritical fluid research, plus a workforce training program to transition oil/gas workers into geothermal roles. The bill directly affects eligible entities (National Labs, universities, private companies) and covered individuals (U.S. oil/gas workers seeking geothermal careers), with provisions requiring seismic monitoring and risk research. Key mechanisms include milestone-based grants for achieving technical goals like drilling to supercritical temperatures and developing new well-casing methods.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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