The GRC is attending this important conference - come visit our booth!
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| Geothermal Energy and Lithium will be discussed this afternoon. |
Energy experts and officials discussed the state of renewable energy in the world and the role that the Imperial County can play.
Imperial County is near the top in many renewable resources like solar, wind and geothermal. Imperial County Deputy CEO Andy Horne said it's benefited the valley's economy.
"So historically it's been a big part of the county's revenue stream and also a good employer for people here in the county and our goal is to try and expand that," said Horne.
Jonathan Weisgall, VP and Government Relations, Berkshire Hathaway Energy, said the geothermal plants near the Salton Sea are on a hotbed of mineral containing lithium which is only produced in one mine in the country.
"Lithium is an invaluable component in every electric vehicle, tablet, every phone. Probably in the camera and microphone that you're holding right now. Its use will increase tenfold over the next decade," Weisgall said.
