Current and pending federal legislation affecting geothermal energy development

Conference · Fri May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · Geotherm. Resour. Counc., Spec. Rep.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5109751

Stephens, R C

A number of laws were passed in the last ten years to govern leasing, permitting, taxation, utility regulation, and other aspects of geothermal energy. These laws have removed uncertainties and established a predictable and favorable financial climate for geothermal resource development. A number of significant improvements to this body of legislation are likely to be enacted this year. The new legislation will be directed towards removing unnecessary regulatory delays and restrictions. Amendments to the Geothermal Steam Act, the Energy Tax Act of 1978, and the Clean Air Act are already being developed, and have excellent prospects for early enactment.

• OSTI ID: 5109751
• Report Number(s): CONF-810572-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Geotherm. Resour. Counc., Spec. Rep.; (United States) Journal Volume: 10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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15 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
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CLEAN AIR ACT
ENERGY
ENERGY SECURITY ACT
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
ENERGY TAX ACT
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
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NATIONAL ENERGY ACT
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