Geothermal resource development in Alturas, Modoc County, northeastern California
- Plumas Geo-Hydrology, Inc., Portola, CA (United States)
The small rural town of Alturas, California is located in Modoc County in the northeastern part of the state. Due to a diminishing of the traditional economic base of ranching, mining, and timber harvesting, other possible economic opportunities were investigated. In 1986, Modoc County and the Modoc Joint Unified School District received state funds under the geothermal loan program to study the geothermal resource potential of the Alturas area. As a result of this and further study in the area, a major part of the Modoc High School building has been heated using geothermal energy since 1990. Present efforts are being made to geothermally heat other public buildings as well. This paper summarizes the highlights of geothermal resource development in the Alturas area.
- OSTI ID:
- 90750
- Journal Information:
- Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin, Journal Name: Geo-Heat Center Quarterly Bulletin Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 16; ISSN GCQBDW; ISSN 0276-1084
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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