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New Mexico handbook for geothermal resource development state and local government regulations

Description: The regulatory aspects of a wide range of potential projects and sequences within the projects are covered, such as: exploration, demonstration, construction, commercialization, and operation. Such topics as environmental studies, water rights, district heating, taxation archaeological clearances, and construction permits are addressed. Other general information is provided which may assist a prospective geothermal developer in understanding which state and local agencies have review responsibi… more
Date: July 1, 1980
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Cumulative impacts study of The Geysers KGRA: public-service impacts of geothermal development

Description: Geothermal development in The Geysers KGRA has affected local public services and fiscal resources in Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa counties. Each of these counties underwent rapid population growth between 1970 and 1980, some of which can be attributed to geothermal development. The number of workers currently involved in the various aspects of geothermal development in The Geysers is identified. Using three different development scenarios, projections are made for the number of power plan… more
Date: May 1, 1982
Creator: Matthews, K.M.
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Geopressured-geothermal energy development: government incentives and institutional structures

Description: The following subjects are included: a geothermal resource overview, the evolution of the current Texas geopressured-geothermal institutional structure, project evaluation with uncertainty and the structure of incentives, the natural gas industry, the electric utility industry, potential governmental participants in resource development, industrial users of thermal energy, current government incentives bearing on geopressured-geothermal development, six profiles for utilization of the geopressu… more
Date: January 1, 1979
Creator: Frederick, D.O.; Prestwood, D.C.L.; Roberts, K. & Vanston, J.H. Jr.
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Preliminary plan for the development of geothermal energy in the town of Gabbs, Nevada

Description: Characteristics of the site significant to the prospect for geothermal development are described, including: physiography, demography, economy, and the goals and objectives of the citizens as they relate to geothermal development. The geothermal resource evaluation is described, including the depth to reservoir, production rates of existing water wells, water quality, and the resource temperature. Uses of the energy that seem appropriate to the situation both now and in the foreseeable future a… more
Date: November 9, 1981
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Preliminary plan for the development of geothermal energy in the town of Hawthorne, Nevada

Description: Site characteristics pertinent to the geothermal development are described, including: physiography, demography, economy, and goals and objectives of the citizens as they relate to geothermal development. The geothermal reservoir is characterized on the basis of available information. The probable drilling depth to the reservoir, anticipated water production rates, water quality, and resource temperature are indicated. Uses of the energy that seem appropriate to the situation both now and in th… more
Date: November 4, 1981
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Assessment of geothermal development in the Imperial Valley of California. Volume 1. Environment, health, and socioeconomics

Description: Utilization of the Imperial Valley's geothermal resources to support energy production could be hindered if environmental impacts prove to be unacceptable or if geothermal operations are incompatible with agriculture. To address these concerns, an integrated environmental and socioeconomic assessment of energy production in the valley was prepared. The most important impacts examined in the assessment involved air quality changes resulting from emissions of hydrogen sulfide, and increases in th… more
Date: July 1, 1980
Creator: Layton, D. (ed.)
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Prospects for geothermal commercialization in the greenhouse industry

Description: A number of areas considered directly relevant to a particular greenhouse firm's decision to use or not to use geothermal energy for its commercial needs are emphasized. These areas include: current fuel uses and problems, and future fuel concerns; firm decision-making processes, including managerial and financing conventions; perceived commercial potential for geothermal energy in the industry; the potential institutional framework for user involvement in geothermal development; and the role t… more
Date: March 1, 1980
Creator: Bressler, S.E. & Hanemann, W.M.
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Prospects for geothermal commercialization in the potato and onion industry

Description: A number of areas considered directly relevant to a particular potato or onion processor's decision to use or not to use geothermal energy for its commercial needs are emphasized. These areas include: current fuel uses and problems, and future fuel concerns; firm decision-making processes, including managerial and financing conventions; perceived commercial potential for geothermal energy in the industry; the potential institutional framework for user involvement in geothermal development; and … more
Date: March 1, 1980
Creator: Bressler, S.E. & Hanemann, W.M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Prospects for geothermal commercialization in the chemical industry

Description: A number of areas considered directly relevant to a particular chemical firm's decision to use or not to use geothermal energy for its commercial needs are emphasized. These areas include: current fuel uses and problems, and future fuel concerns; firm decision-making processes, including managerial and financing conventions; perceived commercial potential for geothermal energy in the industry and mechanisms for stimulating interest; the potential institutional framework for user involvement in … more
Date: March 1, 1980
Creator: Bressler, S.E. & Hanemann, W.M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Assessment of geothermal development in the Imperial Valley of California. Volume 2. Environmental control technology

Description: Environmental control technologies are essential elements to be included in the overall design of Imperial Valley geothermal power systems. Environmental controls applicable to abatement of hydrogen sulfide emissions, cooling tower drift, noise, liquid and solid wastes, and induced subsidence and seismicity are assessed here. For optimum abatement of H{sub 2}S under a variety of plant operating conditions, removal of H{sub 2}S upstream of the steam turbine is recommended. The environmental impa… more
Date: July 1, 1980
Creator: Morris, W. & Hill, J. (eds.)
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Geothermal resource area 6: Lander and Eureka Counties. Area development plan

Description: Geothermal Resource Area 6 includes Lander and Eureka Counties. There are several different geothermal resources ranging in temperature from 70/sup 0/F to in excess of 400/sup 0/F within this two country area. Eleven of these resources are considered major and have been selected for evaluation in this Area Development Plan. The various potential uses of the energy found at each of the 11 resource sites were determined after evaluating the study area's physical characteristics, land ownership an… more
Date: January 1, 1981
Creator: Pugsley, M.
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Geothermal reservoir insurance study. Final report

Description: The principal goal of this study was to provide analysis of and recommendations on the need for and feasibility of a geothermal reservoir insurance program. Five major tasks are reported: perception of risk by major market sectors, status of private sector insurance programs, analysis of reservoir risks, alternative government roles, and recommendations.
Date: October 9, 1981
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Annual Report for 1981 to the DOE Office of the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Protection, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness. Part 2. Ecological Sciences. [Lead abstract]

Description: Separate abstracts were prepared for the 38 reports for this Pacific Northwest Laboratory Annual Report for 1981 to the DOE Office of Energy Research. This part dealt with research conducted in the ecological sciences.
Date: February 1, 1982
Creator: Vaughan, B.E.
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Hot dry rock geothermal energy development program. Annual report, fiscal year 1982

Description: Emphasis in the Hot Dry Rock Program was on development of methods to produce the hydraulic fractures required to connect the deep, inclined wells of the Phase II system at Fenton Hill. Environmental surveillance, instrument development, laboratory and modeling studies, and other supporting activities were continued. After two unsuccessful attempts to fracture hydraulically through inflatable packers, formation breakdown was produced in an uncased section near the bottom of well EE-2 by pumping… more
Date: September 1, 1983
Creator: Smith, M.C.; Nunz, G.J. & Ponder, G.M. (eds.)
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Geothermal progress monitor report No. 6

Description: Geothermal Progress Monitor Report No. 6 presents a state-by-state summary of the status of geothermal leasing, exploration, and development in major physiographic regions where geothermal resource potential has been identified. Recent state-specific activities are reported at the end of each state status report, while recent activities of a more general nature are summarized briefly in Part II of the report. A list of recent publications of potential interest to the geothermal community and a … more
Date: June 1, 1982
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National forecast for geothermal resource exploration and development with techniques for policy analysis and resource assessment

Description: The backgrund, structure and use of modern forecasting methods for estimating the future development of geothermal energy in the United States are documented. The forecasting instrument may be divided into two sequential submodels. The first predicts the timing and quality of future geothermal resource discoveries from an underlying resource base. This resource base represents an expansion of the widely-publicized USGS Circular 790. The second submodel forecasts the rate and extent of utilizati… more
Date: March 31, 1982
Creator: Cassel, T. A. V.; Shimamoto, G. T.; Amundsen, C. B.; Blair, P. D.; Finan, W. F.; Smith, M. R. et al.
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Benefit-cost analysis of DOE's Current Federal Program to increase hydrothermal resource utilization. Final report

Description: The impact of DOE's Current Federal Program on the commercialization of hydrothermal resources between 1980 and 2000 is analyzed. The hydrothermal resources of the United States and the types of DOE activities used to stimulate the development of these resources for both electric power and direct heat use are described briefly. The No Federal Program and the Current Federal Program are then described in terms of funding levels and the resultant market penetration estimates through 2000. These m… more
Date: December 10, 1981
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Imperial County, geothermal development. Quarterly report, October 1-December 31, 1981

Description: Geothermal development activities have increased during the October to December period. Nine power plant projects are proceeding, this includes two constructed facilities, one facility under construction, three facilities scheduled to begin construction in 1982, and three facilities in the planning or permitting stage. Geothermal exploration activities are continuing with activities in East Brawley, Truckhaven, and near the Superstition Mountains. Interest in direct heat development seems to be… more
Date: January 1, 1981
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Draft 1992 Resource Program : Technical Report.

Description: The 1992 Resource Program will propose actions to meet future loads placed on the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). It will also discuss and attempt to resolve resource-related policy issues. The Resource Program assesses resource availability and costs, and analyzes resource requirements and alternative ways of meeting those requirements through both conservation and generation resources. These general resource conclusions are then translated to actions for both conservation and generatio… more
Date: January 1, 1992
Creator: United States. Bonneville Power Administration.
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