1973 Congressional Hearings on Geothermal Energy Legislation
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
These hearings represent the foundational legislative discussions that led to federal investment in technology, impacting long-term national energy research priorities and funding.
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U.S. House of Representatives
The legislative body responsible for debating and potentially passing the proposed energy bills.
Energy Industry
Entities involved in energy research and development that would be impacted by new federal geothermal programs.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Energy held hearings on September 11, 13, and 18, 1973.
- The hearings were convened to discuss H.R. 8628 and H.R. 9658.
- The subject matter of the legislation is the development and research of geothermal energy resources.
- The hearings took place during the first session of the 93rd Congress.
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Why It Matters
These hearings represent the foundational legislative discussions that led to federal investment in technology, impacting long-term national energy research priorities and funding.
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Early Federal Interest in Renewables
The hearings demonstrate an early 1970s legislative pivot toward exploring non-traditional energy sources like geothermal.
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