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May is Geothermal Awareness Month in the Golden State

The Geysers geothermal field (Courtesy Calpine)

The State of California has recognized the month of May 2015 as Geothermal Awareness Month through a resolution of the State Legislature. Geothermal Awareness Month aims "to raise awareness of the significant contributions geothermal energy makes to California's Renewable Portfolio Standard and towards meeting the state's environmental goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," states the resolution.

"The Legislature considers geothermal resources important to California's future and recognizes the environmental and economic values of existing and future geothermal energy for the state and local communities."

In celebration of Geothermal Awareness Month, GRC member Calpine Corporation will host a celebration on Saturday, May 2 that includes guided tours of its geothermal power plants as well as music, booths and live entertainment. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Calpine Geothermal Visitors Center, 15500 Central Park Rd Middletown, CA 95461.