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Title: State geothermal commercialization programs in seven Rocky Mountain states. Semiannual progress report, July-December 1980

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5350764· OSTI ID:5350764

The activities and findings of the seven state commercialization teams participating in the Rocky Mountain Basin and Range commercialization program are described. Background information is provided; program objectives and the technical approach that is used are discussed; and the benefits of the program are described. The summary of findings is presented. Prospect identification, area development plans, site specific development analyses, time-phased project plans, the aggregated prospective geothermal energy use, and institutional analyses are discussed. Public outreach activities are covered and findings and recommendations are summarized. The commercialization activities carried out by the respective state teams are described for the following: Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
5350764
Report Number(s):
DOE/ID/12101-3; ON: DE82010681
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English