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Lithium Extraction in Geothermal Technologies Bill Advances (Imperial Valley News)

Assemblyman 

V. Manuel Pérez

Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez (D-Coachella) saw his AB 2205, Lithium Extraction in Geothermal Technologies bill pass the Floor on consent last week. The bill makes a regulatory clarification to facilitate the use of a new lithium extraction process at geothermal plants, a change that will help spur business creation in new industries tied to geothermal energy. Lithium is an important element for the production of electric vehicle batteries and other energy storage technologies, also helping meet the state’s emission reduction and electric vehicle goals. The bill now advances to the State Senate prior to Friday’s constitutional deadline.

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