JSGC Podcast

Geothermal Energy

JSGC Episode 49

In this episode, the JSGC podcast crew interviewed Bryan DeWalt about geothermal energy opportunities within Pennsylvania. Topics covered include geothermal power plants, ground source heat pumps, and how the Commonwealth may be uniquely situated to benefit from our heritage as a coal mining state. This episode is based on “Unearthing the Potential of Geothermal Energy Systems in Pennsylvania” released in August of 2025. The full report and a summary can be accessed on the JSGC website.

To learn more about this topic we recommend “The Future of Geothermal Energy in Pennsylvania” created in a partnership between Project Innerspace and universities throughout the state. The JSGC would like to thank Swarthmore College, Kevin Sunday, Mike Korb, and Gale Blackmer for their assistance researching this report. 

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/