WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) to expand domestic energy production, cut red tape, and secure our energy supply chains.
The HEATS Act boosts U.S. energy supply by removing unnecessary federal barriers to geothermal projects, allowing producers to move forward more quickly when state permitting processes are already in place. Geothermal energy is a reliable, around-the-clock power source that can generate electricity, heat homes, and power industrial processes.
Rep. Young Kim spoke on the House floor in support of H.R.5587. Watch HERE.
“Energy independence has always made America great. Geothermal development will help unleash America’s all-of-the-above energy strategy and power America’s future,” said Rep. Young Kim. “The HEATS Act cuts unnecessary red tape, strengthens our energy security and supply chains, and brings more affordable, reliable power online. I’m proud to see this vital legislation pass the House. For Californians facing some of the highest energy costs in the country, this relief can’t come soon enough.”
“America should be producing more of its own energy. It is that simple,” Chairwoman of the Republican Conference, Lisa McClain. “Right now, we have projects that are ready to go, but they get stuck in layers of federal red tape. That drives up costs and slows everything down. This bill clears the way so we can build faster, lower costs, and rely less on foreign energy.”
“Geothermal is an affordable and reliable energy source that can help power America,” said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman. “I thank Representative Kim for leading the HEATS Act to eliminate duplicative permitting processes for geothermal resources on state and private lands. I urge the Senate to act quickly to pass this bill to help lower energy costs for American families.”
This legislation passed the House with strong bipartisan support in the 118th Congress and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Read the bill text HERE.
