§ 17197. Advanced geothermal computing and data science research and development

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2007

   Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007

   Pub. L. 110–140 title VI § 618 · 121 Stat. 1492

   Enacted · 42 U.S.C. § 17197

   Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 618, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1683

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, § 618, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1683

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 618. CENTER FOR GEOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER. (a) In General.— The Grants. Secretary shall award to an institution of higher education (or consortium thereof) a grant to establish a Center for Geothermal Technology Transfer (referred to in this section as the “Center”). (b) Duties.— The Center shall— (1) serve as an information clearinghouse for the geothermal industry by collecting and disseminating information on best practices in all areas relating to developing and utilizing geothermal resources; (2) make data collected by the Center available to the public; and (3) seek opportunities to coordinate efforts and share information with domestic and international partners engaged in research and development of geothermal systems and related technology. (c) Selection Criteria.— In awarding the grant under subsection (a) the Secretary shall select an institution of higher education (or consortium thereof) best suited to provide national leadership on geothermal related issues and perform the duties enumerated under subsection (b). (d) Duration of Grant.— A grant made under subsection (a)— (1) shall be for an initial period of 5 years; and (2) may be renewed for additional 5-year periods on the basis of— (A) satisfactory performance in meeting the duties outlined in subsection (b); and (B) any other requirements specified by the Secretary.

2. 2020

   Energy Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 div. Z title III § 3002(g)(1) · 134 Stat. 1182

   Amended · 42 U.S.C. § 17197

   Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to Center for Geothermal Technology Transfer

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 116–260 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to Center for Geothermal Technology Transfer.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) In general.— Section 618 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17197) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 618. ADVANCED GEOTHERMAL COMPUTING AND DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. “(a) In General.— The Secretary shall carry out a program of research and development of advanced computing and data science tools for geothermal energy. “(b) Programs.— The program authorized in subsection (a) shall include the following: “(1) Advanced computing for geothermal systems technologies.— Research, development, and demonstration of technologies to develop advanced data, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related computing tools to assist in locating geothermal resources, to increase the reliability of site characterization, to increase the rate and efficiency of drilling, to improve induced seismicity mitigation, and to support enhanced geothermal systems technologies. “(2) Geothermal systems reservoir modeling.— Research, development, and demonstration of models of geothermal reservoir performance and enhanced geothermal systems reservoir stimulation technologies and techniques, with an emphasis on accurately modeling fluid and heat flow, permeability evolution, geomechanics, geochemistry, seismicity, and operational performance over time, including collaboration with industry and field validation. “(c) Coordination.— In carrying out these programs, the Secretary shall ensure coordination and consultation with the Department of Energy’s Office of Science. The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, coordination of these activities with the Department of Energy National Laboratories, institutes of higher education, and the private sector.” .

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