How Geothermal and Nuclear Could Help the U.S. Catch China in the Energy Race | OilPrice.com Haley Zaremba Haley Zaremba is an energy journalist and researcher with more than a decade of professional experience covering global energy systems, land and natural resources, and… More Info Premium Content By Haley Zaremba – Aug 03, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT China outspent the U.S. by more than 2-to-1 on clean energy investment between 2019 and 2025, and dominates global solar, wind and battery supply chains. The U.S. has carved out a lead in enhanced geothermal and next-generation nuclear power, two of the few…