| Abstract |
This paper discusses the Department of Energy Direct Heat Applications Program, administered by the Division of Geothermal Energy (DGE). It reviews briefly the current program, the status of ongoing projects and then the plan for future developments. Engineering and Economic Analysis supported by DGE and resource definition studies have preceded two competitive solicitations for jointly funded direct heat applications project, which resulted in the 22 projects currently underway. Building/space heating, city district heating systems, agricultural and industrial uses comprise the types of application being pursued. For the future we envision application specific and area specific projects as well as smaller projects. Cost shared endeavors would be appropriate |