Meta Platforms and Sage in pact to expand the use of geothermal power

Earlier at the U.S. Department Energy’s or DOE, Catalyzing Next Generation Geothermal Development Workshop, Sage Geosystems Sage and Meta Platforms announced a new agreement that would significantly expand the use of geothermal power in the U.S. and would be the first use of next generation geothermal power east of the Rocky Mountains…This partnership will deliver up to 150 MW of new geothermal baseload power to support Meta’s data center growth….” “The U.S. has seen unprecedented growth in demand for energy as our economy grows, the manufacturing sector booms thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, and new industries like AI expand,” said U.S. Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk. “The Administration views this increased demand as a huge opportunity to add more clean, firm power to the grid and geothermal energy is a game-changer as we work to grow our clean power supply.” The partnership between Sage and Meta signifies a major step forward in the quest for sustainable energy solutions, reinforcing Sage’s position as a leader in the geothermal revolution and Meta’s dedication to pioneering clean energy initiatives. In addition to this first of a kind geothermal project, Meta continues to invest in carbon-free energy to support its data centers and support the transition to a cleaner and more reliable grid. The first phase of this innovative project will aim to be online and operating in 2027.