Pacific POWER Act

This bill directs the Secretary of State to establish an International Geothermal Program to promote geothermal energy development with U.S. allies and partners, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, through diplomacy, partnerships, and technical and financial assistance. Sec. 2, Definitions: Defines key terms including "geothermal partners" as allies selected under section 5, "next-generation geothermal" as advanced technologies like enhanced and closed-loop systems, and "Secretary" as the Secretary of State. Sec. 3, Sense of Congress: States Congress's view that the Indo-Pacific is critical to U.S. security, that geothermal cooperation can reduce reliance on adversary energy exports, and that the U.S. should pursue bilateral geothermal agreements with key partners. Sec. 4, Geothermal diplomacy: Directs the Secretary, with the Energy Secretary, to work bilaterally and multilaterally to advance geothermal energy, prioritizing engagement with nine listed Indo-Pacific countries and using existing multilateral forums like the Quad and the International Energy Agency. Sec. 5, Establishment of International Geothermal Program and country selection: Requires a global geothermal assessment report within 180 days, then establishment of the Program within one year. The Program includes public-private partnerships for exploration, research, and deployment. The Secretary must select at least five geothermal partners, including at least three Indo-Pacific countries, one country not currently producing geothermal at commercial scale, and one with significant expansion potential. Sec. 6, Implementation of the International Geothermal Program: Requires a strategy report within 180 days of partner selection, annual reports to Congress, and authorizes technical and financial assistance through relevant U.S. agencies. Implementation is led by the Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.