Feasibility of geothermal space/water heating for Mammoth Lakes Village, California. Final report, September 1976--September 1977
Results of a study to determine the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of geothermal district heating for Mammoth Lakes Village, California are reported. The geothermal district heating system selected is technically feasible and will use existing technology in its design and operation. District heating can provide space and water heating energy for typical customers at lower cost than alternative sources of energy. If the district heating system is investor owned, lower costs are realized after five to six years of operation, and if owned by a nonprofit organization, after zero to three years. District heating offers lower costs than alternatives much sooner in time if co-generation and/or DOE participation in system construction are included in the analysis. During a preliminary environmental assessment, no potential adverse environmental impacts could be identified of sufficient consequence to preclude the construction and operation of the proposed district heating system. A follow-on program aimed at implementing district heating in Mammoth is outlined.
- Research Organization:
- Holt (Ben) Co., Pasadena, Calif. (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-03-1316
- OSTI ID:
- 6970720
- Report Number(s):
- SAN-1316-4
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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