Wednesday, March 19, 2014

USA, New Mexico:

Native American Geothermal Project Gets More Funding (T&D World Magazine)

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has announced that $3.2 million has been awarded to 21 tribal projects to assist in developing energy and mineral resources, including to the Pueblo of Jemez Geothermal project in Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico.

The Jemez Valley, just 40 miles north of Albuquerque, is known for hot springs that stem from ancient volcanic activity. In 2009, Jemez Pueblo landed a $4.9 million Department of Energy grant to explore ways the hot water sources could be developed for geothermal energy.

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