Karen Douglas, Commissioner on the CA Energy Commission |
The California Geothermal Energy Collaborative (CGEC) opened its 2012 Forum this morning with speakers from across the state.
The keynote speaker was Karen Douglas, a commissioner on the CA Energy Commission. She is the lead on power plant siting and federal stimulus programs. Karen spoke about the state's efforts to require one-third of the state's electricity come from renewable energy by December 31, 2020 and the important contribution that geothermal power can bring to the equation.