The Geothermal Power Accelerator is a collaboration among 15 states to rapidly expand geothermal power development in partnership with the private sector. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Geothermal, the Accelerator is led by State Energy Offices from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. Participating states will work to establish statewide geothermal power goals and to advance policies and programs that reduce project costs, address regulatory barriers, and speed the deployment of reliable, firm, flexible power to the grid.
Through the Accelerator, states will collaborate with federal agencies and geothermal developers to identify practical solutions for catalyzing geothermal investment and deployment. The initiative will begin with a series of strategy sessions and “state of the industry and policy” discussions with federal leaders and private-sector experts to inform specific state actions in 2026. Cross-government coordination, strategic partnerships, and consistent information exchange will be central to enabling market growth across multiple regions.