Rescission of Regulations Regarding Geothermal Leases
Summary
The federal government is canceling previous rules that controlled how companies can lease public land to tap into geothermal energy (heat from inside the Earth). This change affects how geothermal projects can be developed on federal lands and could make it easier or harder for companies to access this renewable energy source.
Key Points
- 1The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is eliminating existing regulations that governed geothermal leases on federal property
- 2Geothermal energy is a renewable power source that uses heat from beneath the Earth's surface to generate electricity
- 3This rescission could affect how energy companies develop geothermal projects and what rules they must follow
- 4The public has until August 19, 2025 to submit comments about whether this change is a good idea
- 5The change impacts private companies, environmental groups, and communities near federal lands where geothermal projects operate
Key Dates
July 17, 2025
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