"...The thermal energy beneath our feet is enormous (...) if we could capture even 2% of the thermal energy at depths between 2 and 6 miles, we would have more than 2000 times the yearly amount of energy used in the U.S. ..."

 

Dr. Joseph Moore, Manager and PI of the FORGE project gives testimony on geothermal to the Subcommittee on Energy of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology at a hearing titled "Water and Geothermal Power: Unearthing the Next Wave of Energy Innovation"
The purpose of this hearing is to examine research, development and demonstration needs for advancing water power and geothermal energy technologies.

Read the full testimony here

View and listen to the full hearing here

 

 

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Utah FORGE continues advancing technologies for enhanced geothermal systems through drilling, monitoring, and scientific data collection at the Milford, Utah site. Current efforts include deep well development, seismic and ground movement monitoring, microgravity surveys, magnetotelluric analysis, and groundwater studies, all supporting future stimulation and reservoir creation activities.

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