Geothermal Gold Book Development Act Cost Estimate
Summary
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a cost estimate for H.R. 5617, the Geothermal Gold Book Development Act, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on March 5, 2026. The estimate provides CBO's projection of the bill's costs to the federal government. The bill would establish a program to develop a comprehensive resource assessment and database for geothermal energy resources.
What changed
The CBO released a cost estimate for H.R. 5617, the Geothermal Gold Book Development Act. This bill would require the Department of the Interior to develop a comprehensive database and assessment of geothermal resources on federal lands. The estimate provides CBO's projection of federal costs associated with implementing the program.\n\nAffected parties include energy companies engaged in geothermal development, as well as federal agencies responsible for managing geothermal resources on public lands. The cost estimate provides budget context for congressional consideration of the legislation.
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H.R. 5617, Geothermal Gold Book Development Act
April 15, 2026
Cost Estimate As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on March 5, 2026
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