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In America climate hawks and Big Oil alike cheer geothermal energy

Geothermal energy enthusiasts are looking to the Inflation Reduction Act to give the industry a boost in the United States, but permitting problems and capital-intensive drilling may delay projects up to a decade.

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  • Geothermal energy enthusiasts believe it can provide baseload power when the sun and wind are away.
  • The Inflation Reduction Act gives nascent low-carbon technologies a boost, including geothermal energy.
  • Geothermal requires drilling deep and fracturing hot rocks, making it capital-intensive.
  • Permitting problems could delay geothermal projects up to 10 years.
  • Texas has become a hub for geothermal startups due to the state's oil and gas industry.
In America climate hawks and Big Oil alike cheer geothermal energy
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