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Geothermal energy development in Utah would be the subject of a new study under this bill, which would require Utah State University to complete research by October 31, 2027 on the geological and environmental impacts of geothermal projects statewide. The study would examine underground geological conditions, compare different development techniques and their environmental effects, specifically assess impacts at sites where coal-fired power plants are currently operating or have shut down, and produce recommendations for minimizing harm from geothermal development. Utah State University would then report its findings to the legislature's Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee, and the law establishing this study requirement would automatically expire on July 1, 2028.