Bill
HB 25-1165
Creates a Geologic Storage Enterprise to coordinate, fund, and streamline CO2 storage and geothermal projects, accelerating low-carbon energy deployment.
Status: Governor Signed (May 27, 2025)
Introduced: February 3, 2025
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HB 25‑1165 establishes a statutory framework to advance (1) geologic storage infrastructure — most commonly associated with subsurface storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other gases — and (2) development of geothermal resources. The bill’s intent is to coordinate, facilitate, and incentivize projects that store greenhouse gases underground and expand geothermal energy as a low‑carbon resource.
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Creation of a Geologic Storage Enterprise or similar state entity
Regulatory and permitting provisions
Land and resource access
Financial incentives and program support
Environmental safeguards and monitoring
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