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The Ombudsman & Task Bill
Geothermal ombudsman and task force to speed permits
Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
The bill would set up a geothermal ombudsman and a permitting task force to help developers get approvals faster.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If the bill passes, companies that drill for heat from the earth could get permits faster. That could mean more clean power, but it also means the industry gets a say in how rules are made. People should watch to make sure the process stays fair.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Creates a Geothermal Ombudsman within the Bureau of Land Management.
- Establishes a Geothermal Permitting Task Force inside the BLM.
- Bill has bipartisan sponsors from both parties.
- Currently engrossed after passing the House.
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