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This concurrent resolution expresses support for the development of geothermal energy in Arizona, recognizing the state's growing need for electricity due to industries like semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, and the potential for geothermal to provide a reliable, carbon-free power source. It highlights that advancements in oil and gas technology have paved the way for "next-generation geothermal" – a more advanced form of geothermal energy – and that Arizona has significant untapped potential for this resource, with the U.S. Department of Energy estimating it could produce at least 10 gigawatts. The resolution acknowledges that multiple state agencies, including the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Water Resources, and Corporation Commission, currently regulate geothermal development, and that this multi-agency oversight can hinder progress. Therefore, the resolution supports creating a standardized "geothermal permitting roadmap" to streamline guidance for these next-generation projects across agencies, aligning existing rules to make permitting predictable, and ultimately fostering innovative energy development to boost Arizona's economy.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85582