Geothermal energy potential in the San Luis Valley, Colorado

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5139350· OSTI ID:5139350

Coe, B A

The background of the area itself is investigated considering the geography, population, economy, attitudes of residents, and energy demands of the area. The requirements for geothermal energy development are considered, including socio-economic, institutional, and environmental conditions as well as some technical aspects. The current, proposed, and potential geothermal energy developments are described. The summary, conclusions, and methodology are included. (MHR)

• Research Organization: Colorado Geological Survey, Denver (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FC07-79ID12018
• OSTI ID: 5139350
• Report Number(s): DOE/ID/12018-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
COLORADO
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LAND USE
OWNERSHIP
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCES
NORTH AMERICA
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
RESOURCES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
USA
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