Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition

A united effort to build Canada’s Deep Geothermal Roadmap

About the Coalition

The Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition was established in 2025 to bring together organizations committed to advancing deep geothermal energy in Canada. Coalition members span industry, Indigenous organizations, communities, academia, government, technology developers, and other stakeholders united by a shared vision: making Canada a global leader in geothermal energy.

The Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap is the Coalition's first step toward achieving that vision.

Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap

Canada's first national roadmap for deep geothermal energy is underway.

The Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition is working to develop an evidence-based roadmap that positions Canada as a global leader in deep geothermal energy.

In June 2026, Natural Resources Canada announced funding support for the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap through the Energy Innovation Program, helping advance a national effort to unlock Canada's geothermal potential.

Why deep geothermal?

Clean, firm baseload

Always-on, 24/7 power and heat with minimal land use and small surface footprint.

Built on Canadian strengths

Leverages Canada's world-class drilling, engineering, and project delivery expertise.

Anywhere potential

Going deep has the potential to unlock geothermal heat and power anywhere it's needed.

News

Natural Resources Canada Announces Funding for Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap

On June 11, 2026, Natural Resources Canada announced federal support for the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap through the Energy Innovation Program.

The Roadmap will help identify the technologies, policies, investment strategies, and partnerships needed to scale geothermal energy in Canada while leveraging the country's world-leading expertise in drilling, subsurface engineering, and energy development.

Read the NRCan announcement

About the Roadmap

Building Canada's Geothermal Future

The Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap will provide an evidence-based pathway to position Canada as a global geothermal leader. The Roadmap has three objectives:

Build Consensus for Action

Engage stakeholders across regions, sectors, and Indigenous communities to identify priorities and recommendations for the future of geothermal in Canada.

Tell Canada's Geothermal Story

Build awareness of geothermal's role in economic growth, energy security, and clean power generation.

Generate New Evidence

Commission studies examining:

Canada's energy system opportunities
Geothermal supply chain and economic impacts
Global market opportunities for Canadian expertise and technology

Roadmap Working Groups

The Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap will be informed by four expert Working Groups that bring together leaders from industry, Indigenous communities, government, academia, and the broader geothermal sector. These Working Groups will help guide analysis, review findings, and shape recommendations throughout the Roadmap process.

Technology

Examining geothermal technologies, innovation priorities, technical barriers, and pathways to commercial deployment in Canada.

Community

Advancing Indigenous leadership, community engagement, benefit-sharing, public confidence, and approaches that ensure geothermal development reflects local priorities and values.

Finance and Economics

Exploring project economics, investment models, market development, financing mechanisms, and pathways to bankability.

Competitiveness

Assessing Canada's comparative advantages, global market opportunities, workforce strengths, supply chains, and strategies to position Canada as a leader in geothermal energy and technology.

Interested in participating?

Working Group formation is currently underway. Additional information regarding participation expectations, governance, timelines, and responsibilities is provided directly to Coalition members and prospective participants during the onboarding process.

Join a Working Group

Roadmap Progress

Funding Secured

Natural Resources Canada announces support for the Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap on June 11, 2026.

Kickoff Workshop Completed

More than 80 participants gathered during the World Geothermal Congress in Calgary on June 11, 2026 to launch the roadmap process and identify priorities for success.

Working Groups Being Established

The Coalition is currently forming expert working groups that will help guide analysis, stakeholder engagement, and roadmap development.

Research and Modelling Development

Preparatory work is underway for a series of studies examining energy systems, supply chains, and global market opportunities.

National Roadmap Publication

Target publication: Q4 2027.

Resources

Canadian Deep Geothermal Roadmap Kickoff Workshop: What We Heard

Summary of discussions and key findings from the June 2026 Kickoff Workshop held during the World Geothermal Congress in Calgary.

Read Report

Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition Declaration of Intent

In September 2025, founding members of the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition signed a Declaration of Intent committing to work together on a national Deep Geothermal Roadmap.

Read Declaration