Despite a focus on fossil fuels by the Trump administration, geothermal energy has gained a supportive nod, highlighted in an executive order. Texas is well-positioned for a major geothermal energy boom due to its existing infrastructure, skilled labor force, and extensive geological mapping from previous drilling activities. Geothermal energy production techniques have evolved to include deep drilling for hot rocks, promising significant electricity generation potential. The International Energy Agency suggests that geothermal energy may have higher global generating potential than wind and almost as much as solar energy.
In a 'drill, baby, drill' administration that has already shut down wind energy expansion and put the solar industry in limbo by pausing funding and threatening Inflation Reduction Act incentives, one clean energy source has received support from President Donald Trump.
Texas's wildcatting entrepreneurs, embrace of light regulations, and, of course, drilling experience have set the stage for a world-leading boom in geothermal energy production.
Newer techniques seek to drill 3 miles deep and hit what's called hot rocks, which can be 300 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
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