Digging into HB-25 1165 with Geothermal Rising
Description
Join us for an informative online presentation followed by an open forum for participant questions to discuss the new Colorado law which impacts geothermal exploration, and existing hot springs operations. We will provide an overview of the new legislation, explore its potential implications for developers, communities, and hot spring operators, and offer space for questions and dialogue. Whether you’re an industry stakeholder, policymaker, or simply interested in Colorado’s geothermal future, your voice is welcome in this timely conversation.
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On May 27th, 2025 Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the Geologic Storage Enterprise & Geothermal Resources bill, and on August 6th it will effectively become state law. This new law aims to support geothermal development and geologic carbon storage in Colorado, and Geothermal Rising is hosting an online Forum-Webinar to present the finer details of the new law, and give stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources offices impacted by this new law.
Agenda:
- 10:00-10:05, Introductions from Geothermal Rising and Hot Springs Association
- 10:06-10:20, Kevin Donegan, CO Department of Water Resources (DWR), presenting on the new DWR online portal tool, and resources publicly available.
- 10:20-10:30, Mike Rigby, CO Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), presenting on how the new law will impact geothermal exploration.
- 10:30-11:00, Open forum for audience questions
This is a free event and open to the public.
- Date: August 6th
- Time: 10 am PT
More details coming soon!