Energy Academy 2026: Deploying Geothermal Energy--Scaling Heat from Below Earth’s Surface

Texas’ next major energy resource is right beneath our feet ⚡️

The 2026 Energy Academy explored that potential in our tenth session, “Deploying Geothermal Energy: Scaling Heat from Below Earth’s Surface.”

Our expert speakers, Dr. Derek Adams with the Permian Energy Development Lab and Ben Sebree of Sebree Law Firm, provided an in-depth look at the technologies, policy framework and market opportunities shaping geothermal development in Texas.

Our main takeaway? Texas is uniquely positioned to lead geothermal deployment (thanks to its extensive oil and gas expertise, world-class workforce and decades of subsurface data), but getting first projects built and scaled requires early financing, risk support, and repeatable pathways for long-term project development.

The session highlighted that usable heat exists beneath the surface across much of Texas, and advances in drilling and subsurface technologies are expanding where and how geothermal can be developed. Emerging technologies such as enhanced geothermal systems, closed-loop designs and the repurposing of existing oil and gas infrastructure, are improving scalability and driving down costs.

And, recent legislative action (SB 785, SB 786, and SB 1210) has established a strong foundation for growth by clarifying ownership rights, streamlining regulatory oversight and expanding access to financing tools for geothermal projects.

But, there is a long way to go. This session determined that Texas is primed to be the national leader in geothermal energy. The challenge now is turning potential into deployment.

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