,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ecgd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,december #aj1 #bjai,mr4 ,lucas 7for himself and ,ms4 ,johnson of ,texas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to establish and support advanced geothermal research and development programs at the ,department of ,energy1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,advanced ,geothermal ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,hydrothermal research and development4 ,sec4 #d4 ,general geothermal systems research and development4 ,sec4 #e4 ,enhanced geothermal systems research and development4 ,sec4 #f4 ,cost sharing and proposal evaluation4 ,sec4 #g4 ,advanced geothermal computing and data science research and development4 ,sec4 #h4 ,geothermal workforce development4 ,sec4 #i4 ,reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,repeals4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,international geothermal energy development4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,reauthorization of ,high ,cost ,region ,geothermal ,energy ,grant ,program4 #b4 ,definitions ,section #fab7a7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaia7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,engineered ,when referring to enhanced geothermal systems1 the term engineered means designed to access subsurface heat1 including stimulation and nonstimulation technologies to address one or more of the following issues3 7,a7 ,lack of effective permeability1 porosity or open fracture connectivity within the heat reservoir4 7,b7 ,insufficient contained geofluid in the heat reservoir4 7,c7 ,a low average geothermal gradient which necessitates deeper drilling1 or the use of alternative heat sources or heat generation processes4 4 #c4 ,hydrothermal research and development ,section #fac of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaib7 is amended to read as follows3 #fac4 ,hydrothermal research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for geothermal energy production from hydrothermal systems4 7b7 ,programs ,the program authorized in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,advanced hydrothermal resource tools ,the research and development of advanced geologic tools to assist in locating hydrothermal resources1 and to increase the reliability of site characterization1 including the development of new imaging and sensing technologies and techniques to assist in prioritization of targets for characterization2 7#b7 ,exploratory drilling for geothermal resources ,the demonstration of advanced technologies and techniques of siting and exploratory drilling for undiscovered resources in a variety of geologic settings1 carried out in collaboration with industry partners that will assist in the acquisition of high quality data sets relevant for hydrothermal subsurface characterization activities 4 #d4 ,general geothermal systems research and development ,section #fad of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaic7 is amended to read as follows3 #fad4 ,general geothermal systems research and development 7a7 ,subsurface components and systems ,the ,secretary shall support a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of components and systems capable of withstanding geothermal environments and necessary to develop1 produce1 and monitor geothermal reservoirs and produce geothermal energy4 7b7 ,environmental impacts ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 support a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of technologies and practices designed to mitigate or preclude potential adverse environmental impacts of geothermal energy development1 production or use2 and 7#b7 support a research program to identify potential environmental impacts and environmental benefits of geothermal energy development1 production1 and use1 and ensure that the program described in paragraph 7#a7 addresses such impacts1 including effects on groundwater and local hydrology2 7#c7 support a program of research to compare the potential environmental impacts and environmental benefits identified as part of the development1 production1 and use of geothermal energy with the potential emission reductions of greenhouse gases gained by geothermal energy development1 production1 and use2 and 7#d7 in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 consult with relevant ,federal agencies1 including the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7c7 ,reservoir thermal energy storage ,the ,secretary shall support a program of research1 development1 and demonstration of reservoir thermal energy storage1 emphasizing cost-effective improvements through deep direct use engineering1 design1 and systems research4 7d7 ,oil and gas technology transfer initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support an initiative among the ,office of ,fossil ,energy1 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 and the private sector to research1 develop1 and demonstrate relevant advanced technologies and operation techniques used in the oil and gas sector for use in geothermal energy development4 7#b7 ,priorities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize technologies with the greatest potential to significantly increase the use and lower the cost of geothermal energy in the ,united ,states1 including the cost and speed of geothermal drilling4 7#c7 ,coproduction of geothermal energy and minerals production research and development initiative 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research and development initiative under which the ,secretary shall award grants to demonstrate the coproduction of critical minerals from geothermal resources4 7,b7 ,requirements ,an award made under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 improve the cost effectiveness of removing minerals from geothermal brines as part of the coproduction process2 7ii7 increase recovery rates of the targets mineral commodity2 7iii7 decrease water use and other environmental impacts1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iv7 demonstrate a path to commercial viability4 4 #e4 ,enhanced geothermal systems research and development ,section #fae of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaid7 is amended to read as follows3 #fae4 ,enhanced geothermal systems research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall support a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application for enhanced geothermal systems1 including the programs described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,enhanced geothermal systems technologies ,in collaboration with industry partners1 the ,secretary shall support a program of research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of the technologies to achieve higher efficiency and lower cost enhanced geothermal systems1 including-- 7#a7 reservoir stimulation2 7#b7 reservoir characterization1 monitoring1 and modeling2 7#c7 stress and fracture mapping including real time monitoring and modeling2 7#d7 tracer development2 7#e7 three and four-dimensional seismic imaging and tomography2 7#f7 well placement and orientation2 7#g7 long-term reservoir management2 7#h7 drilling technologies1 methods1 and tools2 7#i7 improved exploration tools2 7#aj7 zonal isolation2 and 7#aa7 understanding induced seismicity risks from reservoir engineering and stimulation4 7c7 ,frontier ,observatory for ,research in ,geothermal ,energy ,the ,secretary shall support the establishment and construction of up to #c field research sites operated by public or academic entities1 which shall each be known as a ,frontier ,observatory for ,research in ,geothermal ,energy or ,,forge site to develop1 test1 and enhance techniques and tools for enhanced geothermal energy4 7#a7 ,duties ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 award grants in support of research and development projects focused on advanced monitoring technologies1 new technologies and approaches for implementing multi-zone stimulations1 and dynamic reservoir modeling that incorporates all available high-fidelity characterization data2 and 7,b7 seek opportunities to coordinate efforts and share information with domestic and international partners engaged in research and development of geothermal systems and related technology4 7#b7 ,site selection ,of the ,,forge sites referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consider applications through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 from ,national ,laboratories1 multi-institutional collaborations1 institutes of higher education and other appropriate entities best suited to provide national leadership on geothermal related issues and perform the duties enumerated under this subsection2 and 7,b7 prioritize existing field sites and facilities with capabilities relevant to the duties enumerated under this subsection4 7#c7 ,funding ,out of funds authorized to be appropriated under section #aa of the ,advanced ,geothermal ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai1 there shall be made available to the ,secretary to carry out the ,,forge activities under this paragraph-- 7,a7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,b7 #ee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,c7 #fe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7,d7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7,e7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the balance between funds dedicated to construction and operations and research activities to reflect the state of site development4 7#d7 ,enhanced geothermal systems demonstrations 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,advanced ,geothermal ,energy ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with industry partners and institutions of higher education1 shall support an initiative for demonstration of enhanced geothermal systems for power production or direct use4 7,b7 ,projects 7i7 ,in general ,under the initiative described in subparagraph 7,a71 demonstration projects shall be carried out in locations that are commercially viable for enhanced geothermal systems development1 while also considering environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,requirements ,demonstration projects under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 collectively demonstrate-- 7aa7 different geologic settings1 such as hot sedimentary aquifers1 layered geologic systems1 supercritical systems1 and basement rock systems2 and 7bb7 a variety of development techniques1 including open hole and cased hole completions1 differing well orientations1 and stimulation mechanisms2 and 7,,ii7 to the extent practicable1 use existing sites where subsurface characterization or geothermal energy integration analysis has been conducted4 7iii7 ,eastern demonstration ,not less than #a demonstration project carried out under clause 7i7 shall be located in an area east of the ,mississippi ,river that is suitable for enhanced geothermal demonstration for power1 heat1 or a combination of power and heat4 4 #f4 ,cost sharing and proposal evaluation ,section #fag7;b7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaif7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 #g4 ,advanced geothermal computing and data science research and development 7a7 ,in general ,section #fah of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaig7 is amended to read as follows3 #fah4 ,advanced geothermal computing and data science research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of research and development of advanced computing and data science tools for geothermal energy4 7b7 ,programs ,the program authorized in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,advanced computing for geothermal systems technologies ,research1 development1 and demonstration of technologies to develop advanced data1 machine learning1 artificial intelligence1 and related computing tools to assist in locating geothermal resources1 to increase the reliability of site characterization1 to increase the rate and efficiency of drilling1 to improve induced seismicity mitigation1 and to support enhanced geothermal systems technologies4 7#b7 ,geothermal systems reservoir modeling ,research1 development1 and demonstration of models of geothermal reservoir performance and enhanced geothermal systems reservoir stimulation technologies and techniques1 with an emphasis on accurately modeling heat flow1 permeability evolution1 seismicity1 and operational performance over time1 including collaboration with industry and field validation4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out these programs1 the ,secretary shall ensure coordination and consultation with the ,department of ,energy's ,office of ,science4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordination of these activities with the ,department of ,energy ,national ,laboratories1 institutes of higher education1 and the private sector4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjja note7 is amended in the table of contents by amending the item related to section #fah to read as follows3 ,sec4 #fah4 ,advanced geothermal computing and data science research and development4 4 #h4 ,geothermal workforce development 7a7 ,in general ,section #fai of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaih7 is amended to read as follows3 #fai4 ,geothermal workforce development ,the ,secretary shall support the development of a geothermal energy workforce through a program that-- 7#a7 facilitates collaboration between university students and researchers at the national laboratories2 and 7#b7 prioritizes science in areas relevant to the mission of the ,department through the application of geothermal energy tools and technologies4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjja note7 is amended in the table of contents by amending the item related to section #fai to read as follows3 ,sec4 #fai4 ,geothermal workforce development4 4 #i4 ,reporting requirements ,section #fba of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbjj7 is amended to read as follows3 #fba4 ,reports 7a7 ,report ,every #e years after the date of enactment of ,advanced ,geothermal ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai 1 the ,secretary shall report to the ,committee on ,science and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate on advanced concepts and technologies to maximize the geothermal resource potential of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,progress reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,advanced ,geothermal ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the results of projects undertaken under this part and other such information the ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 #aj4 ,repeals 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaia et seq47 is amended by striking section #fbj4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjja note7 is amended in the table of contents by striking the item related to section #fbj4 #aa4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #fbc of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbjb7 is amended to read as follows3 #fbc4 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out the programs under the ,advanced ,geothermal ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai-- 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#b7 #aaa1abe1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#c7 #abb1bej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#d7 #abh1cge1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 and 7#e7 #abi1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 4 #ab4 ,international geothermal energy development ,section #fbd of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in coordination with other appropriate ,federal and multilateral agencies 7including the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development7 shall support collaborative efforts with international partners to promote the research1 development1 and demonstration of geothermal technologies used to develop hydrothermal and enhanced geothermal system resources4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c74 #ac4 ,reauthorization of ,high ,cost ,region ,geothermal ,energy ,grant ,program ,section #fbe of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting or heat after electrical power2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 to read as follows3 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,out of funds authorized under section #aa of the ,advanced ,geothermal ,research and ,development ,act of #bjai1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 4