‘Cumbersome’ regulations are thwarting Utah’s geothermal energy potential, Republicans say during visit

‘Cumbersome’ regulations are thwarting Utah’s geothermal energy potential, Republicans say during visit

House Republicans and developers say regulatory delays and permitting issues are keeping Utah from maximizing its geothermal energy potential on public lands.

Utah looks to Congress to peel back regulations and boost geothermal energy production • Utah News Dispatch

U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, at Salt Lake Central Station in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 7, 2025. (McKenzie Romero/Utah News Dispatch)As Utah looks to double power production in the next 10 years, state leaders view geothermal energy as an untapped resource. But, officials say federal regulations are stunting the industry and hope Congress will peel back some of the red tape.  On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on…