(a)
Reports on advanced uses of geothermal energy
Not later than 3 years and 5 years after December 19, 2007, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate on advanced concepts and technologies to maximize the geothermal resource potential of the United States. The reports shall include—
(1)
the use of carbon dioxide as an alternative geofluid with potential carbon sequestration benefits;
(2)
mineral recovery from geofluids;
(3)
use of geothermal energy to produce hydrogen;
(4)
use of geothermal energy to produce biofuels;
(5)
use of geothermal heat for oil recovery from oil shales and tar sands; and
(6)
other advanced geothermal technologies, including advanced drilling technologies and advanced power conversion technologies.