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Tax credit updates, policy changes, technology breakthroughs, and major industry developments. The news that matters for the geothermal community.

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Fervo Energy Stock: Yes, It's Public Now — Here's the FRVO Story

Fervo Energy went public in May 2026 and trades on the Nasdaq as FRVO. Here's the IPO story, what the company actually does, the numbers, and the honest risk picture.

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2025 U.S. Geothermal Market Report: Industry Up 8%, $1.5B in Private Investment

The DOE-funded 2025 U.S. Geothermal Market Report documents surging capacity, 26 new power purchase agreements, and $1.5 billion in private investment driven by AI data centers and EGS breakthroughs.

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DOE Launches 13-State Initiative to Put Geothermal Power on the U.S. Grid

The Department of Energy's Office of Geothermal has announced a 13-state initiative to expand firm, flexible geothermal power on the U.S. electrical grid — a major signal for the industry.

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DOE Announces $171.5 Million for Next-Generation Geothermal Energy in 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Geothermal announced $171.5 million in funding for next-gen geothermal field tests and a 13-state expansion initiative. What it means for the industry.

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems Hit Commercial Scale: What It Means for the Industry

EGS technology has crossed from experimental to commercial. Fervo Energy, Sage Geosystems, and others are delivering geothermal power to Google, Meta, and utilities — with 600+ MW of projects announced. Here's what it means.

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Geothermal Tax Credit 2026: Is the Federal Credit Still Available?

Is there a federal geothermal tax credit in 2026? No — the 30% §25D credit ended Dec 31, 2025. Here's what remains at the state and utility level.

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🏛️ Policy & Legislation

Federal and state policy changes affecting geothermal incentives, permitting, and adoption. Tax credit updates, utility program launches, and regulatory developments.

🔬 Technology

New geothermal heat pump technology, drilling innovations, efficiency improvements, and research developments from DOE, national labs, and industry.

🏗️ Major Projects

Notable commercial and community geothermal installations — data centers, universities, neighborhoods, and municipal projects leading the way.