Rep. Andrea Salinas Announces Formation of Bipartisan Geothermal Caucus

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Representatives Nick Begich (AK-AL), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), and Jeff Hurd (CO-03), announced the formation of the new, bipartisan Congressional Geothermal Caucus.

"Geothermal will help deliver the affordable, reliable, and clean energy that Oregonians need," said Rep. Salinas. "Oregon sits on some of the best geothermal resources in the country, and this energy can power our homes, cut costs for families, and create good jobs right here in our state. At a time when families are watching their utility bill, geothermal offers an energy source that's reliable and affordable. As Congress looks for ways to strengthen our grid and meet growing energy demand, geothermal deserves a seat at the table. I'm excited to launch this caucus that will coalesce strong bipartisan support for geothermal energy and help chart the future of this critical American industry."

"America is blessed with tremendous energy resources, and geothermal represents another opportunity to responsibly harness the resources we have to strengthen American energy leadership," said Congressman Nick Begich. "I'm proud to join Representatives Salinas, Hurd, and Auchincloss as a co-chair of the Congressional Geothermal Caucus, and I look forward to working together to elevate geothermal in our national energy conversation and advance bipartisan solutions that continue to strengthen America's energy future."

"Geothermal is firm, clean & affordable power," said Rep. Auchincloss. "It sustains good jobs and provides the United States with greater energy sovereignty. It's also a potential export industry that could give America more leverage in energy diplomacy."

"I'm proud to serve as a co-chair of the Geothermal Caucus alongside Representatives Salinas, Auchincloss, and Begich and to help bring together members from both parties who recognize the enormous potential of this resource. Geothermal can provide reliable, around-the-clock American energy, create good-paying jobs, and strengthen communities across the West and around the country. I look forward to working with my fellow co-chairs and caucus members to build on the bipartisan progress we've already made and advance practical policies that make it easier to develop geothermal resources here at home," said Rep. Hurd.

The caucus will serve as a forum to build awareness of emerging geothermal technologies and the opportunities they create for economic growth, job creation, and grid reliability. The caucus will facilitate discussions on the role geothermal energy can play in meeting our nation's energy needs and work to identify legislative solutions to support geothermal development.

Founding members of the Geothermal Caucus include Reps. Beyer (VA-08), Fleischmann (TN-03), Fulcher (ID-01), Harrigan (NC-10), Kaptur (OH-09), Kennedy (UT-03), King-Hinds (R-MP), Lee (NV-03), Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Lucas (OK-03), Magaziner (RI-02), McDowell (NC-06), and Mullin (CA-15).

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