We are assembled today to discuss the opportunities and challenges for expanding the sales of geothermally-generated electric power in a competitive utility market. First, however, I would like to note that growth in geothermal sales might not be a germane topic were it not for the early...

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 embraces andimplements many of the actions recommended by thePresident in the National Energy Strategy. Independentgeothermal power producers may be direct beneficiariesof 1) further deregulation of IPPs through theirexemption from the provisions of the Public...

Abstract Geothermal energy technology is reviewed in terms of its current impact and future potential as an energy source. In general, the geothermal energy resource base is large and well distributed globally. Geothermal systems have a number of positive social characteristics (they are simple,...

A simple method for enhancing geothermal resource exploration is proposed. This utilizes iterated function systems (IFS). Both the hardware and software packages are readily available.