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To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for geothermal energy, and for other purposes. 6/21/2007--Reported to House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs to expand geothermal energy production from hydrothermal systems. Specifies programs to: (1) develop advanced geophysical, geochemical, and geologic tools to assist in locating hidden hydrothermal resources and increase the reliability of site characterization; and (2) demonstrate technologies and techniques of exploratory drilling for undiscovered resources in a variety of geologic settings. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of subsurface components [...]

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  • 05/06/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17, 2007).
  • 06/21/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-203.
  • 06/21/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
  • 06/13/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 06/13/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

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H.R.2304 Reported in House08/31/2007