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AZ HCR2057
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Martinez
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AI Summary
- Arizona Legislature expresses support for next-generation geothermal energy development to meet growing electricity demands from semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population growth
- U.S. Department of Energy's 2023 Geothermal Earthshot analysis indicates Arizona has potential to develop at least 10 gigawatts of geothermal energy, potentially becoming one of the nation's most significant geothermal producers
- Legislature supports creating a geothermal permitting roadmap to standardize guidance across multiple regulatory agencies including the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Water Resources, and Corporation Commission
- Resolution calls for aligning existing agency rules related to geothermal development to make permitting more predictable for next-generation projects
- Geothermal energy is identified as a potential baseload, reliable, carbon-free resource for Arizona's energy needs
Legislative Description
Supporting geothermal energy
Last Action
Senate consent calendar
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/3/2026
Natural Resources2/26/2026
Rules2/10/2026
Natural Resources, Energy & Water2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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