Salton Sea State Hearing Shines Light on Geothermal Potential (Imperial Valley News)
Sacramento, California - Assembly member Eduardo Garcia held his first of two select committee hearings today in the State Capitol with the Assembly Select Committee on Renewable Energy Development and Restoration of the Salton Sea. During the hearing the committee reviewed the Salton Sea’s geothermal resource in the context of the state’s renewable energy and climate goals.
“California has ambitious goals to increase its renewable energy use to 50%, and decrease greenhouse gasses to improve air quality. Today’s hearing gave committee members an opportunity to listen in and examine the largely untapped geothermal resource that surrounds the Salton Sea which can play a role in helping the state meet its goal. Although challenges exist, developing the geothermal potential at the Sea can also help and kick start the much needed restorations efforts,” said Assembly member Garcia. Read More.....
