Interest in geothermal energy breaks a Utah BLM leasing record

Interest in geothermal energy breaks a Utah BLM leasing record

The Bureau of Land Management announced Thursday that it leased over 50,000 acres of public land in Beaver, Iron, and Sevier counties for geothermal projects.

Geothermal electricity generation - Conservative Angle

Geothermal power stations are mature technology with proven performance, reliable operation and ideal for baseload generation. The units are synchronous, so they support the grid.  The production from them is considered by most to be renewable. They do not use fossil fuels to provide the heat. It is not “carbon free”, but no generation truly is. It has a relatively small footprint, environment harm is low, and it can coexist with farming or indu…

Geothermal electricity generation - Climate Etc.

by Chris Morris Geothermal power stations are mature technology with proven performance, reliable operation and ideal for baseload generation. The units are synchronous, so they support the grid.  The production from them is considered by most to be renewable. They do not use fossil fuels to provide the heat. It is not “carbon free”, but no generation truly is. It has a relatively small footprint, environment harm is low, and it can coexist with…