Geothermal Technologies Office

The U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Technologies Office coordinates research, development, field validation, and commercialization work intended to expand the geographic and economic reach of geothermal energy. Its portfolio spans enhanced geothermal systems, exploration and characterization, drilling, reservoir engineering, power conversion, and deployment support. For this sector, it is a durable source for public funding notices, technical initiatives, field demonstrations, and commercialization priorities.

The program is based on the premise that technical advances in drilling, reservoir creation, subsurface characterization, and system design can make geothermal power available far beyond naturally favorable hydrothermal sites. Public research funding and field validation reduce technical risk that individual developers cannot efficiently absorb alone.

Designed for Founders, Researchers, Operators, Investors.

Eligibility varies by funding notice and prize. Applicants must use the requirements in each official opportunity, including entity type, cost-share, teaming, technical topic, and domestic-content rules where applicable. The office page is the authoritative source for current opportunities and program information.

The office provides competitive funding, national-laboratory expertise, technical roadmaps, field-validation opportunities, and coordination across industry, universities, and government. These resources can help companies and researchers move technologies from laboratory work through demonstration and commercial deployment.