Energy companies are increasingly looking to AI as a key factor in driving electricity demand, with a focus on next-generation geothermal energy to meet the evolving needs of the grid. Various initiatives, including a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Susie Lee and Rep. Steel, emphasize the importance of prioritizing geothermal energy for a sustainable future. Companies like Quaise Energy are exploring innovative solutions, such as co-locating deep geothermal tech with existing fossil fuel assets, to provide clean power around the clock while preserving oil and gas infrastructure. Experts highlight geothermal energy as a crucial stopgap solution to address the growing demands of AI, crypto, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification. The Department of Energy's efforts to advance next-generation geothermal power aim to pave the way for a decarbonized grid that is both affordable and reliable.
Our energy supply will not be able to keep up with the demands of AI/crypto, reshoring of manufacturing, and the electrification of everything. @Andrewbeebe explains how geothermal is THE stopgap solution + bridge to better technology like nuclear fusion. https://t.co/1gCFgs16bM
What if I told you that it's possible to save oil and gas infrastructure while also supplying 24/7 clean power to the grid? @QuaiseEnergy's deep geothermal tech co-locates with existing fossil fuel assets and re-employs oil and gas crews. Read more: https://t.co/Uv1bnCjK9P
🚀JUST RELEASED🚀 The Pathway to Next-Generation Geothermal Power Commercial Liftoff: https://t.co/LzEKuUMYHH Tremendous work by the @ENERGY team to illuminate the way towards an affordable and reliable decarbonized grid with next-generation geothermal. https://t.co/EGztkVwGaA
I’m leading a bipartisan letter with @RepSteel urging @Interior to take three specific steps to prioritize next-generation geothermal energy. This is how we stay on the cutting edge of technology to unleash renewable energy in Nevada and build an economy for the 21st century. https://t.co/hWjDhdtSzF
Energy companies increasingly cite AI as a major driver of electricity demand. But the grid could hold everything back.