BLM Scraps Old Rules for Leasing Earth's Hidden Heat Sources
Published Date: 7/17/2025
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Summary
The government is scrapping some old rules about leasing land for geothermal energy, which is heat from the Earth. This change affects anyone who wants to lease land for geothermal projects, making the process simpler and clearer. No extra costs or delays are expected, and the new rules kick in right away!
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Geothermal Lease Rules Rescinded
The Bureau of Land Management is rescinding part of its regulations about leasing land for geothermal energy. If you want to lease land for a geothermal project, the process is intended to be simpler and clearer, no extra costs or delays are expected, and the change takes effect right away.
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