Committee backs HB 401 to study geothermal potential at coal plant sites HB 401 would direct the Office of Energy Development and the Utah Geological Survey to study whether operating or decommissioned coal-fired power plant sites have geothermal potential (feasibility assessment of subsurface temperatures, steam quality, production potential and infrastructure suitability); the committee passed the bill unanimously with a favorable recommendation.

Utah is exploring the geothermal potential of former coal plant sites with a new bill aimed at uncovering cleaner energy options!

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