Geothermal energy and the land resource: conflicts and constraints in The Geysers-Calistoga KGRA

Technical Report · Mon Jul 14 04:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6817678· OSTI ID:6817678

O'Banion, K; Hall, C

This study of potential land-related impacts of geothermal power development in The Geysers region focuses on Lake County because it has most of the undeveloped resource and the least regulatory capability. First, the land resource is characterized in terms of its ecological, hydrological, agricultural, and recreational value; intrinsic natural hazards; and the adequacy of roads and utility systems. Based on those factors, the potential land-use conflicts and constraints that geothermal development may encounter in the region are identified and the availability and relative suitability of land for such development is determined. A brief review of laws and powers germane to geothermal land-use regulation is included.

• Research Organization: California Univ., Livermore (USA). Lawrence Livermore National Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6817678
• Report Number(s): UCRL-52970
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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