| Title | An Analysis of Benefits and Costs of Accelerated Market Penetration by a Geothermal Community Heating System |
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| Authors | Barron, William; Dubin, Robin; Kane, Sally |
| Year | 1980 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; Economics; USA; Market Penetration; Space Heating; Economic Feasibility; Resource Parameters; Analysis |
| Abstract | This paper describes a potential obstacle to rapid market penetration in geothermal community heating systems resulting from the capital costs associated with joining the system. The analysis evaluates incentive plans based on the value of accelerated market penetration to the utility and the fixed and variable costs faced by the homeowner. |