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ID HJM007
JM
Status
3/5/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Legislature supports hosting an enhanced geothermal system test site at the Idaho National Laboratory's Geothermal Resource Research Area on the western edge of INL.
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Requests the Department of Energy, Administration, and Congress to partner with Idaho in developing enhanced geothermal system technology and establishing a field laboratory at INL for geothermal production.
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Identifies Idaho's Eastern Snake River Plain as ideal for enhanced geothermal system development due to high-temperature gradients, abundant groundwater, and favorable seismic conditions.
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Notes the Snake River Geothermal Consortium, a multi-institutional scientific team, has been assembled to lead research and development efforts that could provide baseload electricity, jobs, and regional investment.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to send copies of this memorial to the Secretary of Energy, congressional leadership, and Idaho's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and requesting the Department of Energy, the Administration and Congress to join Idaho in exploring the favorable geologic conditions of the Geothermal Resource Area on the western edge of INL.
IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:48 a.m. on March 19, 2015
3/20/2015