The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last week said it is
making up to $14.5 million in new funding available to advance geothermal
energy development. The Efficient Drilling for Geothermal Energy
(EDGE) funding opportunity announcement (FOA) focuses on geothermal
drilling in support of accelerating the research and development of innovative
geothermal energy technologies in the U.S.
“Advancing research in geothermal drilling technologies will
help harness the heat beneath our feet to expand our domestic energy
resources,” Daniel Simmons, principal deputy assistant secretary for Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy, said in a statement. “Geothermal is
a reliable, baseload renewable
energy source with firm and flexible operation, allowing it to provide a range
of essential services that contribute to our nation’s grid stability and resiliency.”
