State Information
Nineteen (19) states participate in the GeoPowering the West effort:
The Geothermal-biz.com website provides specific information for each state. Information provided varies from state to state, and includes:
- Relevant state government agencies, e.g., state energy offices;
- Relevant legislation, e.g., for renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and public benefits funds;
- State, local, and utility incentives that promote geothermal energy, e.g.,tax incentives, grants, loans, rebates, utility green pricing programs, education and assistance programs, demonstration projects, and research and outreach centers; and
- Relevant federal government agencies, e.g., Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Click on any state in the list above to learn what is happening with geothermal development in that state.
The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal in the States
- "The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Utah" by Liz Battocletti, Bob Lawrence & Associates, Inc., March 2006.
- "The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Idaho" by Liz Battocletti, Bob Lawrence & Associates, Inc., April 2006.
- "The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in New Mexico" by Liz Battocletti, Bob Lawrence & Associates, Inc., May 2006.
- "The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Hawaii" by Liz Battocletti, Bob Lawrence & Associates, Inc., June 2006.
- "The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Colorado" by Liz Battocletti, Bob Lawrence & Associates, Inc., July 2006.
- "The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Texas" by Liz Battocletti, Bob Lawrence & Associates, Inc., August 2006.