Community Scale GeothermalThe Pagosa Verde Model

RuralPublic/Private SynergyLocal Utility InvolvementFinancially innovativeCommunity Scale Renewable Energy

Pagosa Verde Model Plant

Low Temp Binary Process – all Geo fluid re-injected Private land and non-consumptive beneficial use. No greenhouse gases, no carbon footprint, no toxic

chemicals, no fracking. No surface or fresh water impacts – minimal water use. Small physical footprint – minimal infrastructure impact. Protects existing geothermal uses and stakeholders. Benefits tourism and does not impact our outdoor

industries and scenic assets. Drives economic growth through geothermal heat and

electricity: Community heating Greenhouses Aquaculture Business Attraction Incentives Green Technology Clusters

Geothermal Growth creates business for our utilities and our communities – with or without power generation.

The same exploration and test drilling needed to verify a power-worthy source validates other business development.

The number of jobs and economic stimulus from direct-use rivals the economic stimulus of power.

Geothermal heat is an un-tapped resource for rural

Colorado’s economic growth.

A GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT IS A MAJOR IMPACT RURAL ECONOMIC DRIVER

Advantages for Rural Coops

Reliable long-term base-load powerLow levelized costs.Community Scale plants provide

security and savings via distributed sources in remote locales.

Additional power customers.Harmonized with renewable

portfolio requirements.Harmonized with distribution

and transmission strategies – Scalable Technology.

THE COMMUNITY SCALE PAGOSA VERDE MODEL Replicable though out the rural west

LPEA AND TRI-STATE, THE COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES SUPPORT HAS BEEN VITAL TO THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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