California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects: geothermal technology pilot projects: Geologic Energy Management Division.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to clarify the definition of a ‘geothermal exploratory project.’ It specifically includes equipment and activities needed to establish connections between wells and reservoirs, expanding the scope of what’s considered an exploratory project under CEQA. The bill also modifies the setback distance between exploratory wells and existing geothermal development wells, allowing for exceptions with written consent from the operator of the existing well.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of a ‘geothermal exploratory project’ to include interconnectivity equipment and activities.
- Specifies that the setback distance between exploratory wells and commercial geothermal wells is measured from the bottom of the wells interaction point.
- Allows for exceptions to the setback distance with written consent from the operator of a producing geothermal well.
Who is affected
- Geothermal energy developers
- Geothermal resource owners
- Environmental review agencies
- Local governments involved in CEQA reviews
Notable changes
- Clarifies the scope of a ‘geothermal exploratory project’ to include interconnectivity equipment.
- Modifies the setback distance requirement between exploratory and producing geothermal wells.
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