| Title | Pricing and Marketing Geothermal Energies for Space Heating in Boise, Idaho |
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| Authors | Merz, C. Mike; Hanson, Phil |
| Year | 1982 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; USA; Idaho; Boise; District Heating System; Space Heating; Flow Rate; Economics; Marketing; Pricing Policies |
| Abstract | The Boise Geothermal System will begin delivering geothermal water for space heating gin the fall of 1982. Boise Geothermal represents one of the first district heating systems to become operations from the ERDA and DOE programs to stimulate geothermal development. This paper discusses the economic aspects of the project. The pricing policy and operating cost structure are compared, along with the role of a drilling partnership from the private sector. Also described are Boise Geothermal marketing activities to date and the obstacles that have been encountered in trying to convince building owners to convert their heating system to use geothermal water. The paper presents actual financial data and describes actual marketing experiences. Although the literature contains many feasibility studies, Boise Geothermal is the first of the new heating district for which actual data are available. |