Friday, June 29, 2012

USA:

Vale geothermal plant to start generating power (Statesman Journal)

VALE, Ore. -- The operator of Oregon's first geothermal plant near Vale says it will start generating electricity this summer.

In an update Wednesday to Malheur County officials, U.S. Geothermal environmental manager Scott Nichols said the first of three power plant units will start on July 6. The second will follow later in July and the third by the end of the summer.

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