US House Republicans Seek to Accelerate Geothermal Energy Development on Public Lands and Waters
(E&E Publishing)
House Republicans also hope to add language to the highway bill to accelerate renewable wind, solar and
geothermal energy development on public lands and waters by offering amendments similar to bills that were introduced last June.
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| Congressman Raúl Labrador
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Congressman Raúl Labrador (ID-01)'s
amendment (PDF) would minimize environmental requirements for a geothermal exploration test project so it can quickly move forward if resources are found. Current law requires lengthy well-by-well reviews that discourage energy companies from investing in risky projects, Labrador has said.
