01-22-2015, 07:31 PM
One of the most interesting issues I noticed in reading the Geothermal Road Map is that residents are not listed as stakeholders in the geothermal development process.
Perhaps some direct input is justified given that residents are:
- Customers with an interest in lowering electricity rates
- Owners with an interest in property values, both positive and negative, from the operation of geothermal plants
- Community members with an interest in potential health impacts as well as community benefit packages (e.g. Geothermal Asset Fund)
While "Communications, Education, and Outreach" are recommended (pg 62), the actions are one-way and do not involve gathering any information from residents and communities. The "Community Dialogue" apparently is limited to "benefits that accrue to communities from geothermal." Apparently there is nothing else to discuss?
Perhaps some direct input is justified given that residents are:
- Customers with an interest in lowering electricity rates
- Owners with an interest in property values, both positive and negative, from the operation of geothermal plants
- Community members with an interest in potential health impacts as well as community benefit packages (e.g. Geothermal Asset Fund)
While "Communications, Education, and Outreach" are recommended (pg 62), the actions are one-way and do not involve gathering any information from residents and communities. The "Community Dialogue" apparently is limited to "benefits that accrue to communities from geothermal." Apparently there is nothing else to discuss?