This story is part of the Hotspots series exploring Colorado's geothermal energy industry by CPR's Climate Solutions Team. Explore the series here. On a gusty day in February, Ben Burke and Johanna ...

What if the key to unlocking a cleaner, more sustainable energy future was hidden just beneath our feet—but we lacked the tools to reach it? Despite geothermal energy’s immense potential to power ...

Renewable energy is a clean and ecologically sound way to generate electricity that is replenished faster than it is used. The most common forms of renewable energy are hydropower, solar energy, wind ...

Oil and gas isn’t the only source of energy lurking under our feet. Drill deep enough and Earth’s temperature stays consistent enough that it can be a source of heating and cooling for homes, offices, ...

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has recently leased out more than 5,000 acres of public land for geothermal energy in Malheur County. Leasing of the land is the first step in developing geothermal ...

Geothermal energy delivers constant power using heat from beneath the Earth. Here’s how it works and why it matters.