Canada Invests in its First National Geothermal Energy Roadmap
July 8, 2026
The federal government announced $468,000 in funding through Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program to support the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap project, led by the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition (CDGC).
This project will develop Canada’s first national roadmap for deep geothermal energy resources, which harness the Earth’s natural heat to provide reliable, clean energy. CDGC will lead the development of the roadmap, with Cascade Institute serving as the Secretariat to support co-ordination and delivery. CDGC will work with industry, researchers, Indigenous partners and governments to identify technology opportunities and research and development priorities to support next-generation geothermal development in Canada.
Conventional geothermal technologies can provide clean, reliable and affordable heat and power while supporting stable energy costs and energy security over the long term. Next-generation geothermal systems have the potential to do this across more regions of Canada while leveraging Canadian expertise in areas such as drilling and subsurface engineering and supporting thousands of jobs across the country. The roadmap will help enable investment and support the growth of Canada’s geothermal sector. That’s how Canada is building a stronger, cleaner and more competitive economy as a modern energy superpower.
Quick Facts
- This funding, which has been conditionally approved pending final due diligence, is provided by the Energy Innovation Program (EIP). EIP advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada maintain a competitive, reliable and affordable energy system while transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
- The EIP has both continuous and time-limited funding opportunities. Currently, it is accepting applications under the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS); Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED); and the Advanced Materials for Energy and Defence calls for proposals.
- The Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition, launched in 2025, is a growing alliance of organizations committed to accelerating deep geothermal development in Canada.
