Geothermal energy is a thermal energy resource typically found along major tectonic plate boundaries. The most active geothermal area in the world, known as the Ring of Fire, is located along Alaska’s coast and the contiguous United States’ west coast, where most domestic geothermal power generation occurs. Alaska has millions of acres of state land available for exploration of geothermal resources. The geothermal potential in Alaska is largely unknown, unexplored, and filled with opportunities to offset high electricity rates in urban and rural areas.
The Division administers the geothermal exploration and development program in Alaska. Beginning this year, and biannually thereafter, the Division will solicit an informal Nomination of Lands period to identify areas for designations as proposed geothermal disposal areas (PGDA) for potential future geothermal lease sales or prospecting permits. Nominated lands are not automatically designated as PGDAs or offered for lease or prospecting permit.
To nominate geothermal lands, please provide the Division with a letter of interest identifying state lands to be considered for future disposal. Nominations must be provided to the Division by November 14, 2018. Letters of nomination can be mailed to our offices at 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501 or emailed to dog.geothermal@alaska.gov.
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From the Global Geothermal News archives:
- Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - USA, Alaska: State Set to Begin Auctioning off Geothermal Exploration Rights
- Friday, June 9, 2017 - USA, Alaska: Remote Island has Geothermal Energy Potential
- Friday, September 11, 2015 - USA, Alaska: New Geothermal Well to be Drilled on Akutan Island