In a rare bipartisan agreement, politicians recognize the potential of geothermal energy as a low-emission and energy-independent source. The next generation of technology, such as Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), fractures underground rock to access hotter, deeper reservoirs, relying on techniques similar to fracking. Companies like Quaise, with roots at MIT, are developing millimeter wave drilling technology to access super-hot geothermal resources worldwide. This technique melts and vaporizes rock, bypassing the need for traditional drill bits and reducing costs. The Oregon project of this start-up aims to be operational by 2030, despite the high initial investment. The company hopes that targeting extremely high temperatures (between 300°C and 500°C) will improve economics by generating ten times more energy per well compared to traditional geothermal systems. Meanwhile, Fervo Energy made headlines as the first next-generation geothermal company to become publicly traded, with an initial valuation of $7.7 billion. Despite being four times more expensive than solar and wind power, they have secured agreements to sell electricity to tech giants like Google, demonstrating growing interest in this sustainable energy source.