09.22.21

Daines Announces $1.5 Million For Montana State University Research Program

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $1.5 million will be allocated to Montana State University to research new geothermal energy systems. 

“It is great to see Montana State being recognized for their world-class innovation and research with this grant that will help support Montana energy security and energy jobs. It is important that we continue to promote and expand an all-of-the-above energy portfolio that includes new and innovative solutions like geothermal energy,” Daines said. 

Daines voted for this funding in December 2020. 

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Contact: Katherine McKeogh, Katie Schoettler