House passes Republican bill to boost leasing for geothermal power

Published November 19, 2024 4:58pm ET



The House on Tuesday passed legislation mandating the Department of the Interior to increase the frequency of geothermal lease sales and accelerate the permitting process in order to meet energy demands. 

In a 244 to 171 vote, the House passed Rep. Russ Fulcher’s (R-ID) Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act, also known as the CLEAN Act. 

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