Rapid expansion of U.S. geothermal capacity is opening new job opportunities across the nation. With more than 3,000 megawatts (MW) already installed, the United States leads the world in existing geothermal capacity.

This general publication describes enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and the principles of operation. It also describes the DOE program R&D efforts in this area, and summarizes several projects using EGS technology.

This fact sheets provides a summary of geothermal potential, issues, and current development in Oregon.

This fact sheets provides a summary of geothermal potential, issues, and current development in Alaska.

A fact sheet describing current and potential geothermal resource use in Texas.

A fact sheet describing current and potential geothermal resource use in Arizona.

This 2008 Multi-Year Research, Development, and Demonstration Program Plan covers the 2009-2015 period with program activities to 2025.

The Geothermal Technologies Program assembled a geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel on March 22-23, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a guided discussion on the future of geothermal energy in the United States and the role of the DOE Program. The Geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel Report captures the discussions and recommendations of the experts. An addendum is available here: http://www.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/pdfs/gtp_blue_ribbon_panel_report_addendum10-2011.pdf.