Investment Proposal: $100 Billion Commitment to Enhanced Geothermal Systems for U.S. AI and Data Center Infrastructure
Investment Proposal: $100 Billion Commitment to Enhanced Geothermal Systems for U.S. AI and Data Center Infrastructure Executive SummaryThis proposal outlines a $80 billion investment, with a 20% contingency ($20 billion) for a total of $100 billion, to develop and deploy enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) technology to meet the surging energy demands of U.S. AI and data centers, projected to grow from 35 GW in 2024 to 78 GW by 2035. Using a hybrid model of in-house R&D and strategic partnerships, the initiative leverages government grants, tax incentives, and economic benefits to achieve self-sustainability within 7-9 years, delivering an optimized average annual ROI of 11.5% and a payback period of 6 years, with a 20-year net profit of $245.67 billion. EGS…
