Great Basin geothermal potential vast, says USGS
The USGS projects Nevada's Great Basin could generate up to 135 GW of geothermal power — about 10% of U.S. electricity.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI AssistedPublished May 22, 2025
A provisional USGS assessment suggests the Great Basin region could produce up to 135 GW of baseload geothermal power—equivalent to approximately 10% of total U.S. electricity consumption—much higher than today's sub-1% contribution. Full realization depends on scaling up technologies.
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