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Our Role at DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG) works to reduce costs and risks associated with geothermal development by supporting innovative technologies that address key exploration and operational challenges.
About OG
OG News
Geothermal Everywhere: OG Initiatives
Funding Opportunities
Contacts
Subscribe to OG's Monthly Newsletter: The Drill Down
Geothermal energy, which comes from the heat beneath our feet, is more vital than ever.
RENEWABLE –
Geothermal energy supplies renewable power around the clock and has a small environmental footprint.
RELIABLE –
Geothermal energy provides baseload power and delivers a high capacity factor—typically ~90%—meaning that geothermal power plants can operate at maximum capacity nearly all the time and balance intermittent sources of energy like wind and solar.
VERSATILE –
Geothermal resources can be used in multiple ways across the country, including to produce electricity, heat and cool homes and businesses, and provide energy storage.
OG Research Areas
Data, Modeling, and Analysis
OG's Data, Modeling, and Analysis (DMA) program
supports information gathering and sharing on all aspects of geothermal development—from resource assessments and drilling to project costs and timelines—to help identify and address barriers to geothermal adoption, assess technical progress across the geothermal sector, and prioritize research.
DMA Initiatives and Resources:
GRID (Value of Geothermal to the Grid)
GeoVision
Report
Geothermal Data Repository (GDR)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Permitting for Geothermal Power Development Projects
Geothermal Publications
All Data, Tools, and Other Technical Resources
Eric Larson, Flash Point SLC
Enhanced Geothermal Systems
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS)
, or human-made geothermal energy, holds the potential to power the equivalent of more than 65 million American homes and businesses. OG's EGS program supports projects that guide EGS technologies towards commercial viability.
EGS Initiatives:
Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation
Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE)
EGS Pilot Demonstrations
EGS Collab Initiative
Geothermal Energy from Oil and Gas Demonstrated Engineering (GEODE)
Wells Of Opportunity (WOO)
Hydraulic Properties
Wellbore Construction and Evaluation
Hydrothermal Resources
Hydrothermal resources
, or conventional geothermal, can be harnessed to generate electricity. OG’s Hydrothermal Resources program funds research, development, and demonstration projects to reduce the costs and risks of exploring and drilling for these resources.
Hydrothermal Initiatives:
Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation
Lithium Extraction Portfolio
Machine Learning
Hidden Systems
GeoFlight
Geothermal Drilling RD&D
Regional Partnerships for Geothermal Data
Low Temperature and Coproduced Resources
OG’s
Low Temperature and Coproduced Resources
program focuses on improving the efficiency of low-temperature geothermal systems (lower than 300°F/150°C). Low temperature geothermal resources can meet many energy needs, from heating and cooling to industrial processes like paper drying, greenhouses, and even beer brewing.
Low Temperature Initiatives:
District-Scale Geothermal Energy Pilots
Federal Geothermal (FedGeo) Partnerships
Geothermal District Heating & Cooling
Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage (RTES)
Geothermal and Data Centers
News + Success Stories
OG Selects $14M EGS Demonstration Project in PA
April 14, 2026
Geothermal
Critical Materials and Minerals
DOE Launches Funding Opportunity for Critical Minerals and Materials
April 7, 2026
Geothermal
Funding Opportunities
Energy Workforce
$171.5M in New Funding to Expand Geothermal
February 25, 2026
Read More News from the Office of Geothermal
Highlights
Geothermal
Funding Opportunities
Regional Partnerships for Geothermal Data
March 5, 2026
Geothermal
OG's FORGE Initiative
March 5, 2026
Geothermal and Data Centers
April 16, 2026
Geothermal Basics
Learn about geothermal energy, its benefits and growth potential, and how OG advances geothermal technologies.
Geothermal
Geothermal Basics
March 12, 2026
Geothermal
Heating & Cooling
Electricity
Geothermal FAQs
March 6, 2026
Geothermal
Electricity Generation
March 5, 2026
Geothermal
Geothermal Heat Pumps
March 5, 2026
GHP Incentives and Technical Assistance
April 16, 2026
Geothermal Heating & Cooling
April 16, 2026
Educational Resources
April 16, 2026
Geothermal
Opportunities for Communities
March 5, 2026
Resources
Geothermal Publications
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG, formerly the Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO), collaborates on and develops several publications each year to inform and educate about advances in geothermal technology.
Learn More
about Geothermal Publications
Technical Resources
Access portals, data sets, modeling tools, and more used by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG) and its research partners to assess geothermal technology and its environmental, economic, and energy benefits.
Learn More
about Technical Resources
OG Presentations
Explore Office of Geothermal (OG) presentations from past workshops, webinars, and webcasts on various geothermal topics.
Learn More
about OG Presentations
Geothermal FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions and their answers to learn more about the use of geothermal energy.
Learn More
about Geothermal FAQs
Skip to main content
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.gov
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) or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Office of Geothermal
Subscribe to OG Emails
Get updates on geothermal funding opportunities, events, publications, and activities in your inbox.
Our Role at DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG) works to reduce costs and risks associated with geothermal development by supporting innovative technologies that address key exploration and operational challenges.
About OG
OG News
Geothermal Everywhere: OG Initiatives
Funding Opportunities
Contacts
Subscribe to OG's Monthly Newsletter: The Drill Down
Geothermal energy, which comes from the heat beneath our feet, is more vital than ever.
RENEWABLE –
Geothermal energy supplies renewable power around the clock and has a small environmental footprint.
RELIABLE –
Geothermal energy provides baseload power and delivers a high capacity factor—typically ~90%—meaning that geothermal power plants can operate at maximum capacity nearly all the time and balance intermittent sources of energy like wind and solar.
VERSATILE –
Geothermal resources can be used in multiple ways across the country, including to produce electricity, heat and cool homes and businesses, and provide energy storage.
OG Research Areas
Data, Modeling, and Analysis
OG's Data, Modeling, and Analysis (DMA) program
supports information gathering and sharing on all aspects of geothermal development—from resource assessments and drilling to project costs and timelines—to help identify and address barriers to geothermal adoption, assess technical progress across the geothermal sector, and prioritize research.
DMA Initiatives and Resources:
GRID (Value of Geothermal to the Grid)
GeoVision
Report
Geothermal Data Repository (GDR)
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Permitting for Geothermal Power Development Projects
Geothermal Publications
All Data, Tools, and Other Technical Resources
Eric Larson, Flash Point SLC
Enhanced Geothermal Systems
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS)
, or human-made geothermal energy, holds the potential to power the equivalent of more than 65 million American homes and businesses. OG's EGS program supports projects that guide EGS technologies towards commercial viability.
EGS Initiatives:
Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation
Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE)
EGS Pilot Demonstrations
EGS Collab Initiative
Geothermal Energy from Oil and Gas Demonstrated Engineering (GEODE)
Wells Of Opportunity (WOO)
Hydraulic Properties
Wellbore Construction and Evaluation
Hydrothermal Resources
Hydrothermal resources
, or conventional geothermal, can be harnessed to generate electricity. OG’s Hydrothermal Resources program funds research, development, and demonstration projects to reduce the costs and risks of exploring and drilling for these resources.
Hydrothermal Initiatives:
Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation
Lithium Extraction Portfolio
Machine Learning
Hidden Systems
GeoFlight
Geothermal Drilling RD&D
Regional Partnerships for Geothermal Data
Low Temperature and Coproduced Resources
OG’s
Low Temperature and Coproduced Resources
program focuses on improving the efficiency of low-temperature geothermal systems (lower than 300°F/150°C). Low temperature geothermal resources can meet many energy needs, from heating and cooling to industrial processes like paper drying, greenhouses, and even beer brewing.
Low Temperature Initiatives:
District-Scale Geothermal Energy Pilots
Federal Geothermal (FedGeo) Partnerships
Geothermal District Heating & Cooling
Reservoir Thermal Energy Storage (RTES)
Geothermal and Data Centers
News + Success Stories
OG Selects $14M EGS Demonstration Project in PA
April 14, 2026
Geothermal
Critical Materials and Minerals
DOE Launches Funding Opportunity for Critical Minerals and Materials
April 7, 2026
Geothermal
Funding Opportunities
Energy Workforce
$171.5M in New Funding to Expand Geothermal
February 25, 2026
Read More News from the Office of Geothermal
Highlights
Geothermal
Funding Opportunities
Regional Partnerships for Geothermal Data
March 5, 2026
Geothermal
OG's FORGE Initiative
March 5, 2026
Geothermal and Data Centers
April 16, 2026
Geothermal Basics
Learn about geothermal energy, its benefits and growth potential, and how OG advances geothermal technologies.
Geothermal
Geothermal Basics
March 12, 2026
Geothermal
Heating & Cooling
Electricity
Geothermal FAQs
March 6, 2026
Geothermal
Electricity Generation
March 5, 2026
Geothermal
Geothermal Heat Pumps
March 5, 2026
GHP Incentives and Technical Assistance
April 16, 2026
Geothermal Heating & Cooling
April 16, 2026
Educational Resources
April 16, 2026
Geothermal
Opportunities for Communities
March 5, 2026
Resources
Geothermal Publications
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG, formerly the Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO), collaborates on and develops several publications each year to inform and educate about advances in geothermal technology.
Learn More
about Geothermal Publications
Technical Resources
Access portals, data sets, modeling tools, and more used by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal (OG) and its research partners to assess geothermal technology and its environmental, economic, and energy benefits.
Learn More
about Technical Resources
OG Presentations
Explore Office of Geothermal (OG) presentations from past workshops, webinars, and webcasts on various geothermal topics.
Learn More
about OG Presentations
Geothermal FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions and their answers to learn more about the use of geothermal energy.
Learn More
about Geothermal FAQs