CLEAN Act

The "Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act," or CLEAN Act, aims to significantly streamline and accelerate geothermal energy development on federal lands. It amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct geothermal lease sales annually , rather than every two years. A key provision mandates replacement sales if any scheduled lease sale is canceled or delayed, ensuring consistent opportunities for development. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development during these sales, as long as they align with the State's resource management plan. To further expedite the process, the Act establishes strict deadlines for geothermal drilling permits. The Secretary must provide notice of application completeness or missing information within 30 days of receipt, and then issue a final decision on complete applications within another 30 days .