Canada is taking action to build a stronger, more secure and competitive economy by investing in a Cascade-led coalition of geothermal experts and innovators.
On June 11, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced approximately $468,000 in funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program to support the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap project, led by the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition.
This project will develop Canada’s first national roadmap for deep geothermal energy resources, which harness the Earth’s natural heat to provide reliable, clean energy. CDGC will lead the development of the roadmap, with Cascade Institute serving as the Secretariat to support co-ordination and delivery. CDGC will work with industry, researchers, Indigenous partners and governments to identify technology opportunities and research and development priorities to support next-generation geothermal development in Canada.
“Canada’s clean energy future relies on the talent and innovation of Canadian researchers, businesses and industry leaders, and British Columbia is leading the way,” said Minister Hodgson. “Our government is committed to creating new jobs for Canadians while supporting technologies that will help meet future energy needs.”
Thomas Homer-Dixon, founder and executive director of the Cascade Institute, applauded the announcement as an vital step toward addressing serious challenges: “Canada has a strong foundation for next-generation geothermal — from world-class geology to deep subsurface expertise and a highly skilled workforce. What’s been missing is a clear, shared path forward. This roadmap will bring together industry, researchers, Indigenous partners and governments to define that path, grounded in evidence and focused on practical opportunities. With federal support, the Coalition can develop a strategy that helps translate Canada’s strengths into real projects and long-term sector growth.”
Conventional geothermal technologies can already provide clean and reliable heat and power. Next-generation geothermal systems have the potential to do this across more regions of Canada while leveraging Canadian expertise in areas such as drilling and subsurface engineering. The roadmap will help enable investment and support the growth of Canada’s geothermal sector.
The Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition, launched in 2025, is a growing alliance of organizations committed to accelerating deep geothermal development in Canada.
