| Title | A Comparison of Geothermal Direct-Use Pricing Terms in Seven Western States |
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| Authors | Sifford, Alex; Allen, Eliot |
| Year | 1982 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; USA; Flow Rates; Economics |
| Abstract | A comparative survey of pricing terms in twenty one direct use project in seven western states is summarized. The survey was undertaken to determine the character of pricing strategies which are currently in place or proposed for direct use projects. A majority of projects are shown to base their geothermal price on a discounted natural gas rate. The average discounted rate for non-profit projects is calculated to be 56% of current gas rates. The average delivered geothermal price for all projects basing rates on gas and oil was $3.80/MMBtu as of March , 1982. |