Geothermal finds a rare political sweet spot amid the AI boom

Geothermal power—power derived from the Earth's natural heat—does something remarkable in today's hyperpolar America: attracting supporters across the political spectrum. Why it matters: Bipartisan appeal, combined with growing electricity demand from AI, will help invest in a niche energy source that has yet to prove it can compete on a large scale. News driver: Geothermal in the bipartisan bill of the Senate, which was passed late last month to accelerate Zirs

Geothermal power—power derived from the Earth's natural heat—does something remarkable in today's hyperpolar America: attracting supporters across the political spectrum. Why it matters: Bipartisan appeal, combined with growing electricity demand from AI, will help invest in a niche energy source that has yet to prove it can compete on a large scale. News driver: Geothermal in the bipartisan bill of the Senate, which was passed late last month to accelerate Zirs