Study and report on use of next-generation geothermal technologies to support energy capabilities of the Department of Defense

(a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a study to evaluate the potential and feasibility of implementing next-generation geothermal technologies to meet the power needs of the Department of Defense and strengthen national security. (b) Elements The study under subsection (a) shall evaluate— (1) the potential for next-generation geothermal technologies to be used to meet energy resilience requirements under section 2920 of title 10, United States Code; (2) the long-term cost of increasing the use of next-generation geothermal technologies to meet Department of Defense power needs, including cost estimates for— (A) point-of-use power production; (B) reduced transmission requirements; (C) reduced reliance on fuel costs; and (D) reduced reliance on fuel delivery; and (3) how next-generation geothermal technologies may be used to— (A) provide district heating and cooling for military quarters, hospitals, or other relevant facilities of the Department of Defense; (B) reduce exposure of the military departments to cybersecurity threats; (C) reduce the reliance of the military departments on vulnerable supply chains; and (D) improve natural disaster resiliency on military installations and in areas in geographic proximity to military installations. (c) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes the results of the study under subsection (a).