HCR 2057
supporting geothermal energy
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Bill overview
This resolution encourages the development of next-generation geothermal energy in Arizona. Recognizing Arizona’s growing energy needs and potential for geothermal resources, the resolution calls for a standardized permitting process across state agencies. It aims to streamline regulations and support the growth of geothermal energy to bolster Arizona’s economy and provide a reliable, carbon-free power source.
Key provisions
- Supports the creation of a geothermal permitting roadmap.
- Advocates for aligning existing agency rules to improve permitting predictability.
- Promotes innovative next-generation energy resource development.
- Specifically targets next-generation geothermal resources.
Who is affected
- Arizona Utilities
- Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
- Department of Environmental Quality
- Department of Water Resources
- Corporation Commission
Notable changes
- Calls for a standardized permitting process across multiple state agencies.
- Aims to streamline regulations for geothermal development.
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| House Engrossed supporting geothermal energy |
| State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session 2026 |
| HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2057 |
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
supporting next-generation geothermal energy in arizona.
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Whereas, Arizona's energy landscape is changing as this state becomes a preeminent location for semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, data centers and other high-load growth industries; and
Whereas, Arizona's utilities anticipate that providing electricity to Arizona's growing population and economy will require new generation resources; and
Whereas, the Legislature has expressed support for traditional and next-generation energy resources; and
Whereas, technology advancements in the oil and gas sector have laid the foundation for significant advances in next-generation geothermal technology; and
Whereas, an analysis of Arizona's subsurface temperatures shows significant untapped potential in the development of next-generation geothermal resources; and
Whereas, according to the United States Department of Energy's 2023 Geothermal Earthshot analysis, geothermal in Arizona has the potential to develop at least 10 gigawatts of geothermal energy and become one of the nation's most significant geothermal producers; and
Whereas, geothermal energy has the potential to be a baseload, reliable, carbon-free resource for Arizona; and
Whereas, future geothermal development in Arizona will fall under the regulatory authority of multiple state agencies, including the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Water Resources and the Corporation Commission; and
Whereas, multiagency regulation can be an obstacle for innovative resource development; and
Whereas, next-generation geothermal energy would bring a new reliable resource to this state and support Arizona's economic competitiveness through safe and reliable power.
Therefore
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Arizona, the Senate concurring:
1. That the Members of the Legislature support the development of a geothermal permitting roadmap that standardizes permitting guidance for the development of next-generation geothermal resources across Arizona's regulatory agencies.
2. That the Members of the Legislature support the alignment of existing agency rules related to geothermal development to make permitting predictable for next-generation projects.
3. That the Members of the Legislature support innovative next-generation energy resource development to support Arizona's advanced manufacturing economy.
PASSED BY THE HOUSE FEBRUARY 26, 2026.
PASSED BY THE SENATE APRIL 20, 2026.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 21, 2026.