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

Geothermal energy is emerging as a scalable, carbon-free solution thanks to new drilling technologies adapted from oil and gas. The sector faces a major workforce challenge, as it lacks enough ...

As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of an energy source that works 24/7, rain or shine, quietly powering homes, industries and even entire cities without the ups and downs ...

Today, the Council approved conclusions on promoting geothermal energy, which is energy generated from the natural heat of the earth’s interior. This set of conclusions highlights the potential of ...

The heat is on to launch a project that could lead to large-scale extraction of geothermal heat, a stable and abundant energy source located a mile-and-a-half underground. Increased access to and ...

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 ...

A major question looms over Colorado’s energy future: why does geothermal energy — a natural renewable resource — remain virtually untapped? Professor Bri-Mathias Hodge, based in the Department of ...

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 frigid afternoon last December, Jim and Hilary ...