Geothermal planning: a tale of two counties

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5366289

Hinds, A T

This paper examines the diverse settings, community concerns and planning procedures pertaining to geothermal development in Imperial and Lake Counties. The Imperial County planning process has predictably emphasized protection of its agricultural base. With fewer environmental problems, more comprehensive advance planning and fewer agencies, geothermal development has generally proceeded smoothly except when agricultural or recreational interests are threatened. Lake County development reflects the area's greater environmental sensitivity, conflicting land uses and fast growth. However, increased revenues and advanced environmental mitigation practices have accompanied development.

• Research Organization: Lake County Planning Department, Lakeport, CA
• OSTI ID: 5366289
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sens.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN IGRSD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
299002* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Geothermal-- (-1989)
AGRICULTURE
CALIFORNIA
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
FEDERAL REGION IX
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
INDUSTRY
INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
LAND USE
NORTH AMERICA
PLANNING
RECREATIONAL AREAS
RESOURCES
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
USA