Economic study of low temperature geothermal energy in Lassen and Modoc Counties, California
The feasibility of using low cost, low temperature geothermal energy in job-producing industries to increase employment and encourage economic development was investigated. The study, encompassing all of Lassen and Modoc Counties, was to be site-specific, referencing candidate geothermal applications to known hot wells and springs as previously determined, or to new wells with specific characteristics as defined in the Scope of Work. The emphasis was to be placed on economically practical and readily achievable applications from known resources. Although both positive and negative findings were found in specific areas of investigation, it is felt that the overall long term prognosis for geothermal energy stimulus to industry in the area is excellent. The applications studied were; greenhouse heating, kiln drying, onion dehydration, feedlots, and aquaculture.
- Research Organization:
- California Energy Commission, Sacramento (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6080596
- Report Number(s):
- NP-23877
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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