The U.S. Department of the Interior has activated emergency permitting procedures to speed up geothermal energy development across Nevada, cutting environmental review times from years to just days. This move aims to boost energy reliability and strengthen national security while supporting domestic energy production. The accelerated permitting process, announced May 30, 2025, follows President Donald Trump’s national energy emergency declaration from January 20, 2025. Under these new procedures, environmental reviews that typically take months or years will be completed in as little as 28 days for full environmental impact statements. “Geothermal energy is a reliable energy source that can power … Continue reading Interior Fast-Tracks Nevada Geothermal Projects with 28-Day Reviews to Tap 135 GW Clean Energy Potential