| Title | HEATPLAN: A Microcomputer Program for Geothermal District Heating Assessment |
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| Authors | Allen, Eliot M. |
| Year | 1983 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; District Heating; Heat; Assessment; Community; Proximity; Density; Subroutines |
| Abstract | A microcomputer program for preliminary assessment of geothermal district heating favorabilities is described. The program is based on the premise that a community's ability to effectively use its geothermal resources to meet heat demands can be significantly influenced by land use measures in the community development process. The program is intended for use by local government planning officials as an aid in: documenting community heat supplies and demands; prompting detailed technical investigations of district heating; and establishing land use plans and regulatory standards that are responsive to, and supportive of, geothermal energy and district heating opportunities. |