Eavor Technologies Inc., an advanced geothermal tech company and leader in geothermal energy solutions, commended the Department of the Interior for proposing a new categorical exclusion for geothermal exploration, marking a step forward in accelerating the discovery and development of geothermal resources on federal lands. 

This proposal will allow for investigative drilling and other activities to determine the optimal location and specifications for geothermal development, before requiring large scale environmental impact studies in areas that may never be developed. This move is expected to save time and reduce costs, expediting geothermal energy projects across the United States.

“We are excited to see the Department of the Interior taking significant steps to facilitate geothermal exploration. This proposal will allow us to more quickly identify optimal locations for development, cutting down the time and costs involved in bringing clean energy solutions to market,” said Jeanine Vany, co-founder and executive vice president of corporate affairs for Eavor Technologies. “However, while extremely important, categorical exclusions are not the only policy geothermal needs to thrive. We need to focus on building out the competency and understanding of the entire geothermal regulatory ecosystem. Congress should act now to pass comprehensive reform that will level the playing field to ensure that geothermal takes its place as a core component of the energy transition.”

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