Geothermal’s Moment with Jamie Beard

DOUG LEWIN | Source: Doug Lewin | Posted 04/10/2025

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Energy demand is rising fast. Energy policy is fraught. And into this moment comes geothermal — a resource that’s clean, always-on, right beneath our feet, and dare I say, bipartisan.

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In a recent discussion with Jamie Beard, founder of Project InnerSpace, the potential of geothermal energy was highlighted as a significant opportunity for clean energy advancement. Beard emphasizes the importance of collaborating with the oil and gas industry, suggesting that to effectively transition to geothermal, we must engage those who are already skilled in drilling. Texas, with its established workforce and infrastructure, is positioned uniquely to harness geothermal resources, which are more abundant than previously thought.

The conversation also touched on the rapid development of the geothermal sector in Texas, where a coalition of oil and gas veterans, entrepreneurs, and policymakers have formed the Texas Geothermal Energy Alliance (TxGEA) to promote legislative support. Beard believes that geothermal energy can bridge political divides, appealing to both environmental advocates and traditional energy supporters. With rising demand from data centers and AI, there is a critical opportunity for geothermal to scale up, provided there is sufficient investment and workforce engagement. Beard's call to action is clear: the geothermal sector needs diverse talents to thrive.

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