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Senate committee clarifies geothermal power as dispatchable, supporters urge TEF eligibility
Summary
House Bill 37,78 would explicitly classify geothermal generation and geothermal energy storage as dispatchable and eligible for the Texas Energy Fund; industry leaders and defense‑related witnesses urged codification so projects can secure financing and be recognized for firm, 24/7 power.
Senator Menendez explained House Bill 37,78 would clarify two points in statute: that geothermal electricity is a dispatchable resource and that geothermal energy storage (geothermal conservation wells) may be eligible under the Texas Energy Fund (TEF).
Ben Seabree, general counsel for the Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance, told the committee the bill “clarifies the two issues in existing law” and that the intent of the Legislature was to exclude batteries from…
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