2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 152 - Energy Independence and Security
Subchapter V - Accelerated Research and Development
Part B - Geothermal Energy
Sec. 17194 - Enhanced geothermal systems research and development
| 42 U.S.C. § 17194 (2016) |
| §17194. Enhanced geothermal systems research and development |
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(a) In general
The Secretary shall support a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for enhanced geothermal systems, including the programs described in subsection (b). (b) Programs (1) Enhanced geothermal systems technologiesThe Secretary shall support a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of the technologies and knowledge necessary for enhanced geothermal systems to advance to a state of commercial readiness, including advances in— (A) reservoir stimulation; (B) reservoir characterization, monitoring, and modeling; (C) stress mapping; (D) tracer development; (E) three-dimensional tomography; and (F) understanding seismic effects of reservoir engineering and stimulation. In collaboration with industry partners, the Secretary shall support a program of research, development, and demonstration of enhanced geothermal systems reservoir stimulation technologies and techniques. A minimum of 4 sites shall be selected in locations that show particular promise for enhanced geothermal systems development. Each site shall— (i) represent a different class of subsurface geologic environments; and (ii) take advantage of an existing site where subsurface characterization has been conducted or existing drill holes can be utilized, if possible. The Desert Peak, Nevada, site, where a Department of Energy and industry cooperative enhanced geothermal systems project is already underway, may be considered for inclusion among the sites selected under subparagraph (A). |
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(Pub. L. 110–140, title VI, §615, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1680.) |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 152 - ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY SUBCHAPTER V - ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Part B - Geothermal Energy Sec. 17194 - Enhanced geothermal systems research and development |
| section 17194 |
| 2016 |
| January 6, 2017 |
| No |
| standard |
| 121 Stat. 1680 |
| Public Law 110-140 |
