CA SCR108

Recognizes May 2014 as Geothermal Awareness Month and May 5, 2014, as Geothermal Awareness Day in California

Highlights California's geothermal capacity of 2,565.5 megawatts with an additional 4,000 megawatts of potential development, concentrated in Sonoma, Lake, Imperial, Inyo, and Mono counties

Notes geothermal energy's benefits as a reliable 24/7 baseload renewable source that avoids 2.4 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to removing 432,000 cars from the road

Emphasizes economic impact including Imperial County's potential for 5,214 construction jobs and 1,093 permanent jobs, plus Sonoma County projects expected to generate $12 million in one-time sales tax revenue and $7 million in annual property tax revenues

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to the Governor, Public Utilities Commission, State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, Independent System Operator, and State Air Resources Board