Geothermal development and land use/energy planning by the State of California and its political subdivisions

Technical Report · Sun Jul 30 04:00:00 EDT 1978

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5396849· OSTI ID:5396849

California law contains several vehicles for the implementation of geothermal planning. These mechanisms and their impact are examined. First, at the State level upon the California Energy Commission and the Division of Oil and Gas in the Department of Conservation. After some background on county planning in California, the unique situation in the counties of greatest geothermal potential is presented: Imperial County and the four Geysers counties as well as their joint powers agency. Conclusions and recommendations are included. (MHR)

• Research Organization: JM Energy Consultants, Inc., Los Angeles, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5396849
• Report Number(s): SAN-2121-5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CALIFORNIA
ENERGY
ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
Geothermal Legacy
LAND LEASING
LAND USE
LAWS
LEASING
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NORTH AMERICA
PLANNING
RECOMMENDATIONS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
STATE GOVERNMENT
USA
WESTERN REGION