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• 1. [Image] Non-Electric Applications of Geothermal Energy in Six Alaskan Towns. Final Report, October 1976--November 1977

  	The potential for direct (non-electric) utilization of local-gradient geothermal energy in six Alaskan towns is summarized. A major objective of this study was to stimulate development and Use of the geothermal ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Non-Electric Applications of Geothermal Energy in Six Alaskan Towns. Final Report, October 1976--November 1977 Author: Farquhar, J. Year: 1977 The potential for direct (non-electric) utilization of local-gradient geothermal energy in six Alaskan towns is summarized. A major objective of this study was to stimulate development and Use of the geothermal resource provided by the earth's average thermal gradient, as opposed to the few anomalies that are typically chosen for geothermal development. Hence, six towns for study were selected as being representative of remote Alaskan conditions, rather than for their proximity to known geothermal resources. The moderate-temperature heat available almost everywhere at depths of two to four kilometers into the earth's mantle could satisfy a major portion of the nation's heating requirements--but the cost must be reduced. It is concluded that a geothermal demonstration in Nome would probably be successful and would promote this objective Title: Non-Electric Applications of Geothermal Energy in Six Alaskan Towns. Final Report, October 1976--November 1977 Author: Farquhar, J. Year: 1977 The potential for direct (non-electric) utilization of local-gradient geothermal energy in six Alaskan towns is summarized. A major objective of this study was to stimulate development and Use of the geothermal resource provided by the earth's average thermal gradient, as opposed to the few anomalies that are typically chosen for geothermal development. Hence, six towns for study were selected as being representative of remote Alaskan conditions, rather than for their proximity to known geothermal resources. The moderate-temperature heat available almost everywhere at depths of two to four kilometers into the earth's mantle could satisfy a major portion of the nation's heating requirements--but the cost must be reduced. It is concluded that a geothermal demonstration in Nome would probably be successful and would promote this objective Close

• 2. [Image] Geothermal Development in Klamath Falls, Oregon

  	Geothermal resource development in Klamath Falls increased dramatically with completion of Phase I of the city geothermal heating system in 1982. Phase I can supply 14 government office buildings and 127 ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Geothermal Development in Klamath Falls, Oregon Author: Forcella, L. S. Year: 1984 Geothermal resource development in Klamath Falls increased dramatically with completion of Phase I of the city geothermal heating system in 1982. Phase I can supply 14 government office buildings and 127 homes in two low-income residential areas with heat and hot water. However, Phase I has not been used because of a lack of historical data regarding long-term sustainability of the resource. This lack of technical knowledge has resulted in conflicts over how to use the resource. This report describes both the cumulative scientific knowledge and the conflicts and groups involved, and offers a comprehensive view of geothermal development in Klamath Falls Title: Geothermal Development in Klamath Falls, Oregon Author: Forcella, L. S. Year: 1984 Geothermal resource development in Klamath Falls increased dramatically with completion of Phase I of the city geothermal heating system in 1982. Phase I can supply 14 government office buildings and 127 homes in two low-income residential areas with heat and hot water. However, Phase I has not been used because of a lack of historical data regarding long-term sustainability of the resource. This lack of technical knowledge has resulted in conflicts over how to use the resource. This report describes both the cumulative scientific knowledge and the conflicts and groups involved, and offers a comprehensive view of geothermal development in Klamath Falls Close