Geothermal startups hit funding and project milestones this year, buoyed by growing demand for carbon-free energy from data centers, factories, and EVs. Geothermal energy today plays only a minor role in the U.S. electricity mix. Most of the country lacks natural features like hot springs and geysers, where Earth’s simmering heat is relatively easy to reach. But an […] The post Was 2024 a breakout year for next-generation geothermal energy? appeared first on Texas Geothermal.