Geothermal energy has the potential to support environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness imperatives while bolstering energy security. As such, it stands at the nexus of a unique opportunity to meet bipartisan energy and foreign policy objectives. 

The potential for geothermal energy in particular to seize this opportunity has greatly improved due to advancements in geothermal systems. While conventional geothermal and hydrothermal systems have historically faced opposition for their limited geographical accessibility and high upfront costs, the emergence of enhanced systems has significantly augmented the viability of widescale geothermal deployment to support a cleaner, more affordable, and strategically advantageous energy sector. Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) use directional drilling tools and technologies developed by the oil and gas industry as well as hydraulic fracturing to overcome geographic barriers and reduce costs. EGS thus unlocks the potential for widespread deployment across the United States, offering a cleaner, more affordable, and strategically advantageous energy solution.