Pacific POWER Act

The Pacific POWER Act directs the U.S. State Department to launch an international program aimed at expanding geothermal energy use in Indo-Pacific allies to strengthen national security ties and reduce reliance on Chinese energy technology. This initiative involves selecting at least five partner countries, including several in the Indo-Pacific region, to collaborate on developing geothermal resources and next-generation technologies like enhanced geothermal systems. The bill authorizes the creation of public-private partnerships, financial tools, and technical assistance to help these partners build geothermal capacity while establishing standards for community engagement and environmental safety. To oversee this effort, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to submit detailed reports to Congress outlining the strategy, resource needs, and progress of the program over a five-year funding period.