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Want to go electric? We might need to dig a little deeper\u2026 into the Earth\u2019s crust. Researchers and startups are testing new technology and drilling techniques to harness geothermal energy \u2013 heat from the Earth that can be used to generate electricity. It\u2019s a renewable energy source that has been billed as a way to boost energy independence while reducing carbon emissions. But because of technical limitations, geothermal made up just 0.4% of all electricity generated in the U.S last year. The Biden Administration and energy giants such as Chevron are investing in geothermal, with the aim that your lights, your cell phone and your electric car might be powered by geothermal in the future. WSJ\u2019s Alex Ossola explores what it will take for geothermal energy to scale.\xa0\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\xa0\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\xa0\n\nCan the Oil-and-Gas Industry Crack Geothermal Energy?\n\n\u2018Deep Geothermal\u2019 Promises to Let Drillers Go Deeper, Faster and Hotter\xa0\n\nThe Next Bets for Renewable Energy\xa0\n\nFracking for Geothermal Energy? Not So Fast\xa0\n\nThe Race to Drill America\u2019s Longest Oil and Gas Wells\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices