Geothermal energy and national energy policy

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States)

OSTI ID:5350058

Zillman, D N; Naumann, S

Laws play an important role in how energy sources are produced and used. They affect private relationships and transactions as well as public policies that try to compromise conflicting interests. The abrupt changes of the Reagan administration in emphasizing free-market economic illustrate the uncertainties of long-term policies. The authors feel that the Reagan administration's willingness to subsidize some energy programs and to open up public lands will be helpful to geothermal development. Other administration themes that will benefit geothermal interests are deregulation, the use of cost-benefit analyses in health and safety legislation, a sympathy for states' rights when they conflict with federal regulation, and an attitude that downplays the seriousness of energy problems. A review of geothermal case law indicates that the 1980s and 90s will allow geothermal to become competitive in some areas. 108 references. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City
• OSTI ID: 5350058
• Journal Information: Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States), Journal Name: Nat. Resour. Lawyer; (United States) Vol. 14:4; ISSN NRLAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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