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FORGE — Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy

Provides access to geothermal testbeds for field research and experimental resource studies.

FORGE, the Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy, is DOE's dedicated field research site for enhanced geothermal systems. It is hosted in Milford, Utah, in the Beaver County Renewable Energy Corridor, and operated by the University of Utah Energy and Geoscience Institute.

The program uses competitive FOA-style solicitations for universities, national laboratories, and industry pa

Max award$46M
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Biennial.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.energy.gov