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Benefit/Cost Analysis of Geothermal Technology R&D. Volume II: Geothermal Drilling Technology

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/896042· OSTI ID:896042

This report describes benefit/cost analyses of 24 research and development (R and D) projects of the Geothermal Drilling Technology Program of the Utilization Technology Branch (UTB) of the Division of Geothermal Energy (DGE). The analyses are focused on the economic impacts that these projects might have on the cost of electric power produced at 27 hydrothermal prospects in the US between 1978 and 2000.

Research Organization:
The Mitre Corporation, McLean, VA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
896042
Report Number(s):
MTR-7980-VOLII
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English