,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #fee #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hgij ,report ,no4 #aai-geb1 ,part ,i ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #ac1 #bjbf,mr4 ,harrigan 7for himself and ,ms4 ,salinas7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 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 ,july #af1 #bjbf,reported from the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,july #af1 #bjbf;,committee on ,natural ,resources discharged2 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,may #ac1 #bjbf ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg to direct research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities in support of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems in various conditions1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,next-,generation ,geothermal ,research and ,development ,act4 #b4 ,geothermal energy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-adj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #fab 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaia2 relating to definitions7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#aa71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,closed-loop geothermal systems ,the term closed-loop geothermal systems means a wellbore or subsurface circuit of wellbores containing a fluid heated through contact with the borehole wall4 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 ,next-generation geothermal systems ,the term next-generation geothermal systems means-- 7,a7 enhanced geothermal systems2 7,b7 closed-loop geothermal systems2 7,c7 in supercritical conditions-- 7i7 enhanced geothermal systems2 or 7ii7 closed-loop geothermal systems2 and 7,d7 other innovative energy technologies4 7#aj7 ,supercritical geothermal ,the term supercritical geothermal means energy derived from a subsurface rock resource in-situ existing at or above the supercritical conditions1 whether relating to temperature or pressure1 of the primary fluid present4 2 7#b7 in section #fac7;b77#a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaib7;b77#a72 relating to hydrothermal research and development71 by striking advanced geologic tools to assist and inserting advanced tools1 including machine learning algorithms1 to assist2 7#c7 in section #fad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaic2 relating to general geothermal systems research and development7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking among the ,office of ,fossil ,energy1 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 and inserting across the ,department2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and publicly available subsurface data1 including data reported as part of fossil fuel and mining operations1 after geothermal drilling information2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,updates ,the repository established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be periodically updated in order to carry out the following3 7i7 ,standardize data in a uniform manner to the maximum extent practicable and enable analysis across different projects4 7ii7 ,enhance the accessibility and usability of data to increase analysis of geothermal energy and next-generation geothermal systems on regional1 local1 and site-specific scales4 7iii7 ,increase uses of data1 including data viewable by map and organization by common attributes1 such as region4 7iv7 ,make other improvements in functionality and usability1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,memorandum of understanding 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments1 for notifying1 sharing1 and providing opportunities for additional data collection regarding shared geothermal development data from projects funded by the ,department of the ,interior and each such other relevant department1 including data from mining1 critical minerals1 and energy projects1 such as subsurface heat data1 seismic data1 lithology data1 boundaries of ,state and federally protected areas1 and existing transmission capacity4 7ii7 ,prioritization ,to the maximum extent practicable1 activities conducted pursuant to a memorandum of understanding under clause 7i7 shall prioritize heat1 lithology1 and strain profiles through deep exploration boreholes and control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development4 7,e7 ,regional data probes ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 commission the drilling of supercritical geothermal exploration boreholes in representative geological provinces in the ,united ,states to provide control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development4 ,the resulting data shall include an exploration of heat1 lithology1 and strain profiles1 and shall be shared publicly on the repository established under paragraph 7#a74 7,f7 ,study on site selection characteristics for supercritical geothermal ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 conduct a study on site selection characteristics in representative geological provinces in the ,united ,states1 including the ,united ,states territories of ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,u4,s4 ,virgin ,islands1 for supercritical geothermal4 2 7#d7 in section #fae 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaid2 relating to enhanced geothermal systems research and development7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,enhanced and inserting ,next-generation2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking enhanced and inserting next-generation2 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and closed-loop after ,enhanced2 7ii7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and closed-loop after enhanced2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ac7 the research topics specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ab7 in supercritical conditions4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,next-generation geothermal testing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that at least one ,,forge site has the capabilities to include next-generation geothermal testing1 including in supercritical conditions4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,next-generation geothermal research and development program 7#a7 ,in general ,within the ,geothermal ,technologies ,office of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall support a program of next-generation geothermal research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application activities1 including in supercritical conditions4 7#b7 ,focus areas 7,a7 ,in general ,the program described in paragraph 7#a7 shall focus on the following topics3 7i7 ,well completion4 7ii7 ,permeability creation and management1 including proppants and packers4 7iii7 ,materials development and equipment design1 including power production1 specific to supercritical geothermal systems4 7iv7 ,sensor development4 7v7 ,water-rock geochemistry4 7vi7 ,rock properties4 7vii7 ,hard rock and deep drilling4 7viii7 ,any other topics the ,secretary determines necessary4 7,b7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out next-generation geothermal research under the program described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize projects best able to produce iterative data for deep drilling projects in unique geodynamic settings on the following topics3 7i7 ,characterization and crustal stress4 7ii7 ,lab work4 7iii7 ,drilling4 7iv7 ,stimulation4 7v7 ,power production4 7,c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary may administer grants to institutions of higher education and private sector entities to carry out activities on the topics specified in subparagraph 7,a7 and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 share data1 results1 and information publicly4 7#c7 ,report on water use ,not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the following3 7,a7 ,water use and estimated needs of enhanced geothermal systems4 7,b7 ,water use and estimated needs for closed-loop1 and next-generation geothermal energy production4 7,c7 ,the ability of next-generation geothermal systems to use brackish and nonpotable water4 7,d7 ,the withdrawal and consumption of water per megawatt hour of next-generation geothermal systems1 as compared to other power-generation technologies4 7,e7 ,technological and operational improvements that could lead to decreases in water withdrawal and consumption of next-generation geothermal systems4 7#d7 ,next-generation geothermal center of excellence 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall award grants through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 to ,national ,laboratories 7as such term is defined in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja771 multi-institutional collaborations1 public-private partnerships1 or institutes of higher education 7or consortia thereof7 for the following3 7i7 ,the continuation and expansion of research1 development1 demonstration1 testing1 and commercial application activities applicable to ,,forge sites1 including activities in supercritical conditions4 7ii7 ,the establishment of a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence4 7,b7 ,location ,in selecting ,national ,laboratories1 multi-institutional collaborations1 public-private partnerships1 or institutions of higher education 7or a consortia thereof7 for a center of excellence referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider the following criteria3 7i7 ,whether the entity hosts an existing geothermal energy research and development program4 7ii7 ,whether the entity has proven technical expertise to support geothermal energy research4 7iii7 ,whether the entity has access to geothermal resources4 7,c7 ,purpose ,the center of excellence referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall coordinate among existing ,,forge sites1 the ,department1 and ,national ,laboratories to carry out the following3 7i7 ,advance research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of next-generation geothermal energy technologies1 including supercritical geothermal technologies1 in response to industry and commercial needs1 including by partnering with other academic or research institutions1 industry1 non-governmental organizations1 and ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governments4 7ii7 ,foster collaboration for education1 research1 and partnership initiatives in order to support the technology1 deployment1 and workforce needs of the ,united ,states geothermal energy industry1 including a focus on next-generation geothermal systems4 7iii7 ,support workforce development across the next-generation geothermal systems energy development lifecycle4 7iv7 ,provide educational1 technical1 and analytical assistance on next-generation geothermal systems to ,federal agencies1 industry1 and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments4 7v7 ,collect and disseminate information on best practices in all areas relating to developing and managing geothermal energy resources and energy systems1 including next-generation geothermal systems4 7#e7 ,commercial-readiness innovation grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to accelerate the development1 testing1 and implementation of innovative technologies identified as areas for improving the performance of commercial geothermal energy projects using next-generation geothermal systems4 7,b7 ,focus areas ,grants may be awarded under this paragraph for innovative technologies1 including the following3 7i7 ,hardrock drilling equipment1 components1 and systems1 including bit design and vibration control4 7ii7 ,reservoir characterization1 well design and spacing1 and completions4 7iii7 ,data acquisition and analysis1 including fiber optic sensing tools and methodologies4 7,c7 ,applications 7i7 ,in general ,an entity seeking a grant under this paragraph shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7ii7 ,prioritization ,in awarding grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to the following3 7,i7 ,applicants1 including for-profit entities and public-private partnerships1 with demonstrated expertise relating to in-field development and commercial operations for geothermal energy projects4 7,,ii7 ,projects with the greatest ability to advance near-term commercial deployment of enhanced geothermal systems and closed-loop geothermal systems4 7,,iii7 ,projects that advance the commercialization of geothermal energy projects in diverse geological conditions or supercritical conditions4 7,d7 ,cost sharing ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this paragraph shall be not more than #hj percent4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #aej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 ,such amounts shall be derived from amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy of the ,department4 2 and 7#e7 in section #fag 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaif2 relating to organization and administration of programs7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,committee on ,science and ,technology and inserting ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology2 and 7,b7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,progress reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report that contains the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the maximum potential of geothermal resources in the ,united ,states1 including a consideration of next-generation geothermal systems4 7#b7 ,information relating to the results of projects undertaken under this section4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the barriers to commercialization of next-generation geothermal technologies4 7#d7 ,such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 7b7 ,update to geothermal resource assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,section #beja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbh7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting quadrennially before update2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d77ii71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 by assessing regions of the ,united ,states1 including the ,united ,states territories of ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,u4,s4 ,virgin ,islands1 with significant potential for supercritical geothermal 7as such term is defined in section #fab of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaia774 2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,first update ,the first quadrennial update to the geothermal resource assessment carried out by the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey under subsection 7c7 of section #beja of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib1 as amended by paragraph 7#a71 shall be completed by not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg is amended by amending the item relating to section #fae to read as follows3 ,sec4 #fae4 ,next-generation geothermal systems research and development4 4 ,july #af1 #bjbf,reported with an amendment,july #af1 #bjbf;,committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union and ordered to be printed