Humanity has found the greatest treasure in its history under the sea, as geothermal energy could power us infinitely.

Fervo Energy has aptly demonstrated how much of a difference this approach can make to a geothermal plant. But since nobody's ever drilled down that far, science hasn't been able to say whether the ...

Enhanced Geothermal Systems harness the Earth's internal heat to generate clean, reliable electricity. Unlike wind and solar, EGS provides baseload power, operating continuously regardless of weather ...

Four billion years ago, Earth was a fiery, tumultuous world of molten rock, volcanic eruptions, and toxic skies, with searing heat and the constant threat of asteroid impacts. Thankfully, our planet ...

The global geothermal power market is forecast to nearly double in value from $7.4 billion in 2024 to $14.5 billion by 2034, reflecting a 7.0% Compound Annual Growth Rate. Market expansion is heavily ...

This story is part of the Hotspots series exploring Colorado's geothermal energy industry by CPR's Climate Solutions Team. Explore the series here. On a gusty day in February, Ben Burke and Johanna ...

In a shifting global geostrategic landscape, the dual challenges of rising electricity demand and intensifying energy security imperatives highlight the need for efficient, resilient, and affordable ...

Nothing on the surface of this scrubby expanse of western Nevada desert, overlooked by towering, craggy mountains, gives even a hint of what lies beneath. But a few thousand feet underground is a ...

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has introduced a sharp reversal of American energy policy, promising a “180-degree pivot” away from efforts to combat climate change and advocating for an expansion ...

In the wooded hills south of Munich, Germany, engineers are drilling 8 km down in a bid to harvest limitless clean energy from Earth’s molten, radioactive core. The project could offer a blueprint for ...

A typical three-bedroom house in Austin, Texas, can sometimes rack up monthly utility bills of $200 or $300 in the summer. But in new homes under construction in a nearby suburb, residents will owe ...