The DoE is trying to convert some of the millions of abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal energy.

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2022 was a while ago.

'Reliable, around-the-clock power': Congress moves to unlock largely untapped power source lurking deep inside Earth

The House passed a bill Monday to expand research into a largely untapped energy source amid growing demand for power driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence.

Sponsored by Republican North Carolina Rep. Pat Harrigan and Democratic Oregon Rep. Andrea Salinas, the bipartisan Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act passed the House by voice vote Monday. The bill aims to expand federal research into advanced geothermal technology as lawmakers seek reliable, around-the-clock power sources to meet soaring electricity demand from artificial intelligence, data centers and domestic manufacturing.

Typical. Instead of asking AI how to reduce it's voracious power consumption, just rob from productive society to enable their surveillance.

"America has an extraordinary opportunity to unlock a new source of reliable, around-the-clock power," Harrigan continued. "A single supercritical geothermal well has the potential to produce more than seven times the energy of a conventional geothermal well. And experts estimate next-generation geothermal could ultimately provide up to ninety gigawatts of electricity right here at home."
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"More reliable American energy means lower costs for hardworking (regulatory captive; ed.) families, a stronger electric grid, and less dependence on foreign adversaries," Harrigan concluded.

No mention of Quaise.