Plans for a new Geothermal Energy Research Filed in Glasgow will be unveiled next month.
The proposed £9 million site will either site on the Clyde Gateway area in the east end of the city, or in Rutherglen and will focus on geothermal energy.
The focus of the research at the Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Field site would be geothermal energy.
Geothermal energy is energy that comes from the earth which is clean and sustainable.
A further project would be built in England.
Glasgow's research field aims to assess whether geothermal energy would be able to warm waters in the disused coal mines under the city which may be able to heat homes and businesses.
Professor John Luddon, executive director of the British Geological Survey said: "This has the potential to be a world-class research site attracting globally leading scientists and engineers, building on Glasgow’s history as a trailblazing city of science.
"Realising the potential of geothermal energy in Clyde Gateway may create opportunities for the UK to lead the way in providing safe and sustainable energy for former mining communities around the world."
People from the local community are encouraged to voice their opinions on the potential new research field at an event at The Legacy Hub in Dalmarnock on Tuesday, September 5 anytime between 2pm and 8pm.
“We are very keen to hear what the community think about this proposed project," Professor Luddon added.
"Our scientists will be at the event to speak about the project and what this investment could mean for the community.
"And, of course, they will be there to answer any questions."
To find out more about the UK Geoenergy Observatories Project and environmental science that NERC funds, visit the NERC website.