Lt. Colonel Christian Campbell from the 147th Civil Engineer Squadron expressed optimism that the pilot program would serve as a precursor for broader adoption of geothermal technology within the Department of Defense and potentially other sectors.
Initiatives like those carried out by Baker Hughes and Sage Geosystems show a significant movement toward innovation in energy sourcing as the U.S. military looks to improve energy security and lessen its reliance on conventional energy sources.
Exploiting geothermal energy promises to deliver economic growth and a step towards energy independence, aligning with national security goals while addressing climate change concerns.