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Opinion: Hueso’s Geothermal Plan: Good for Energy and Salton Sea (U-T San Diego)

Kevin E. Kelley, GM, Imperial Irrigation District

Kevin E. Kelley, GM,
Imperial Irrigation District

Regarding the June 10 editorial “Geothermal mandate: Ben Hueso’s folly” and SB1139, the editorial’s conclusion that procuring geothermal will increase rates is simply inaccurate. Our complex energy system makes it easy for detractors to make unfounded claims. Californians deserve facts.

Current state policies regulating how we evaluate the true costs of energy production puts geothermal power at a competitive disadvantage. This is foolish, especially when one considers the benefits of geothermal: no combustion, almost zero greenhouse gas emissions, and reliable energy supply to our grid 365 days a year. Furthermore, the mineral byproduct of geothermal extraction is lithium, which can be used to power phones and automobiles, further opening economic opportunities and paving the way for a low-carbon future.

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