Cascade Institute resident fellow Julie McArthur and visiting fellow Emmanuel Ackom examine the lack of access to affordable and reliable clean energy services for “hidden energy communities,” including the urban unhoused, renters, and underserved Indigenous communities.
Understanding the policy implications of Canada’s “hidden energy communities” Read More »
Summary of a technology gap analysis for siting and characterizing superhot rock energy resources.
Prospecting for superhot rock energy Read More »
Deep Earth Energy Production (DEEP) has announced Canada’s first commercial-scale geothermal power facility near Estevan, Saskatchewan. Last week, DEEP partnered with international drilling and geothermal leader SLB to develop the project. Together, DEEP and SLB will start by drilling two wells to capture heat within the Earth and produce clean, reliable baseload power. Phase 2
DEEP Earth Energy unveils next-gen geothermal plant near Estevan Read More »
The Cascade Institute’s reaction to the U.S. Department of Energy’s $30M SUPERHOT program announcement. As Canada seeks to scale its own geothermal energy potential, this initiative is a reminder of the transformative possibilities that arise when vision, resources, and expertise converge.
U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E SUPERHOT Program: Cascade Institute Reaction Read More »
Strategic investments in innovation and a supportive policy context could build on a proven made-in-Canada model to position the country at the forefront of geothermal power.
Time to dig deep into a strategy for geothermal power Read More »
Recent technological innovations have dramatically expanded geothermal’s potential as a significant contributor to global electricity generation. By 2050, experts project geothermal will emerge as the third-largest source of power growth in the global renewable energy landscape. (PDF).
IEA Future of Geothermal Report: Cascade Institute Reaction Read More »
Technology breakthroughs have unlocked geothermal potential well beyond these limits. These breakthroughs have given geothermal a completely new value proposition. Read about the recent adoptions and advances in geothermal power (PDF).
Breaking New Ground: Geothermal in 2024 Read More »
This report reviews state-of-the-art deep geothermal drilling and well-construction technologies, identifies existing technology gaps, and suggests strategies to overcome these gaps.
Drilling for Superhot Geothermal Energy: A Technology Gap Analysis Read More »
This Roadmap outlines a plan to advance ultradeep geothermal power—that is, geothermal systems with depths greater than 5 km—to commercial operation in Canada.
Ultradeep Geothermal Research and Action Roadmap Read More »
The funding massively upscales Canada’s research and development efforts in geothermal power and supports its national commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 to address the climate crisis.
Major Cascade Institute Funding to Power Up Geothermal Energy in Canada Read More »
