Geothermal Grant and Loan Program

Geothermal Grant and Loan Program Dashboard Collection Dashboards in the collection: California Known Geothermal Resource Areas, Geothermal Power Plants, and Funded Geothermal Program Projects . Summary of Geothermal Program Projects . Geothermal Program Project Reports . Dashboard Collection Expand All Collapse All Background The California Legislature created the program in 1980 under Public Resources Code sections 3800 et seq. The California Energy Commission (CEC) runs the Geothermal Grant and Loan Program (Geothermal Program). The CEC’s Geothermal Program uses money from the state’s Geothermal Resources Development Account (GRDA) to support geothermal energy projects and mineral recovery from geothermal brine. GRDA receives funds collected by the federal government from royalties and lease payments made by geothermal developers operating on federal land in California. The CEC’s Geothermal Program receives thirty percent of GRDA funds to help grow and maintain California's geothermal energy and mineral resources from geothermal brine. The CEC’s Geothermal Program also works to reduce any negative effects of geothermal development, support activities related to mineral recovery from geothermal brine and help local governments and private businesses cover public service costs linked to geothermal and mineral recovery from geothermal brine activities. How Do I Get Involved? The Energy Commission makes program awards through competitive solicitations. Eligible entities, including private entities and local jurisdictions, can qualify for financial assistance for a wide variety of geothermal-related projects, including geothermal technology research demonstrations; resource development; local and regional planning; and impact mitigation projects. Subscribe to the Geothermal Energy Topic to receive information about upcoming solicitations and events. Funding Opportunities Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunity Solicitations Terms and Conditions Standard Terms and Conditions Special Terms and Conditions for Tribes Tools and Resources Geothermal Grant and Loan Program Frequently Asked Questions Geothermal Grant and Loan Program: Frequently Asked Questions about Lithium Recovery from Geothermal Brine in California Known Geothermal Resource Areas Map L ist of geothermal projects and reports Geothermal Grant and Loan Program Project Dashboards Geothermal Grant and Loan Program Project Dashboards Dashboard Demonstration Video - Zoom Related Events No events are available at this time. Past Events 1 - 10 of 12 events Jun 16 2026 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-25-902 - Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities June 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Remote Access Only Oct 23 2024 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program (Sonoma County) October 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM Remote Access or In-Person Oct 10 2024 Office Hours - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program October 10, 2024 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Remote Access Only Sep 30 2024 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program September 30, 2024 | 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM Remote Access or In-Person Sep 26 2024 Office Hours - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program September 26, 2024 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Remote Access Only Sep 12 2024 Office Hours - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program September 12, 2024 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Remote Access Only Aug 22 2024 Office Hours - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program August 22, 2024 | 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Remote Access Only Mar 22 2024 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program (Lake County) March 22, 2024 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM In-Person Only Mar 19 2024 Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-23-402 - Geothermal Grant and Loan Program (California Native American Tribes)