Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2076: An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.

Passed one chamber Last action May 7, 2026: Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

Plain-language summary

HB 2076 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on December 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Arvind Venkat (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Arvind Venkat (Democratic). 17 co-sponsors.