Surprise Valley Geothermal Exploration and Rural Community Demonstration Project

Surprise Valley Geothermal Exploration and Rural Community Demonstration Project

The Geothermal Exploration and Rural Community Distributed Energy Resource Demonstration project involves the geologic exploration and the demonstration of distributed geothermal energy resources. The objectives of this project are 1) to fill in scientific data gaps on the east side of Surprise Valley in the vicinity of Surprise Valley Hot Springs (SVHS) using an integration of multiple geologic approaches including geochemical, geophysical, two-meter soil probe temperature survey, soil gas survey, and exploratory drilling; 2) install and demonstrate the effectiveness of a distributed energy geothermal unit to generate electricity immediately; 3) to generate an economic feasibility and market analysis to facilitate steps in long-range planning; and 4) to effectively engage the public in creating a strong interest in geothermal development.

Modoc

Air Resources Board, Major Industrial Projects, Cal Fire, California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 2 (DOT), California Energy Commission, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Redding Region 5 (RWQCB), Department of Water Resources, Resources Agency, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1 (CDFW)

California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1 (CDFW)

Other (Geothermal exploration and demonstration project)

Req for Grant

Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology/Soils, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Wetland/Riparian