Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a budget agreement that includes targeted funding for geothermal exploratory wells, which are essential to developing next-generation geothermal projects in the state. “Next-generation geothermal can play a significant role in helping California meet its ambitious climate and clean energy targets by providing firm power to complement wind, solar, and battery storage,” said Ashley Arax, Senior California Policy Manager at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “Dedicated fu