Geothermal Gold Book Development Act

Overview: HR 5617, "Geothermal Gold Book Development Act", was introduced in the House of Representatives.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to direct the Secretary of Energy to develop a "Geothermal Gold Book" that would provide comprehensive information and guidance on the development and use of geothermal energy resources.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the Secretary of Energy to develop the Geothermal Gold Book, which would include information on:
- Geothermal resource assessment and exploration
- Geothermal project development and permitting
- Geothermal technology and applications
- Financing and incentives for geothermal projects
- Directs the Secretary to consult with relevant stakeholders in the development of the Geothermal Gold Book

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Geothermal energy developers and investors who could benefit from the comprehensive information provided in the Geothermal Gold Book
- Policymakers and regulators who could use the Geothermal Gold Book to inform policies and regulations related to geothermal energy
- The general public, as increased geothermal energy development could contribute to a more diverse and sustainable energy mix

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration.
- If passed, the Secretary of Energy would be required to develop and publish the Geothermal Gold Book within a specified timeframe.